Council approves 10-year nonexclusive franchise with Charter Communications, sets franchise fee at 5% of gross revenue
The council approved a 10-year nonexclusive franchise agreement with Charter Communications to use city rights-of-way for cable services; staff said the franchise fee is set at 5% of the company's gross revenue and does not alter customer rates.
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Council considered a proposed nonexclusive franchise agreement with Charter Communications to operate cable services in the city and to use public rights-of-way. Staff advised the council that the agreement includes a 5% franchise fee payable as a percentage of Charter's gross revenue; staff clarified the fee relates to the company's revenue share and does not set or cap customer charges.
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