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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
FINANCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE: 7
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: &.L.
Resolution No. 19-R-0014 — Franchise Agreement with
Comcast of Illinois/Ohio/Oregon, LLC FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: 3/14/19
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE: 3/18/19
STAFF REVIEW: SIGNATURE
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
The City’s current Franchise Agreement with Comcast expires on March 25, 2019, after a 15-year term.
Attached is a renewal Franchise Agreement that uses the model agreement negotiated between
Comcast and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and other Regional Councils of Government, with certain
minor revisions requested by staff (after looking at five other municipalities’ Agreements with Comcast)
and the City Attorney. These changes to the model agreement deal with the PEG Access Channel and
PEG Capital Fee, number of complaints to trigger an inspections related to the technical standards,
indemnification, and the maintenance of confidential information. This renewal Franchise Agreement will
cover the period from March 26, 2019 through December 31, 2028.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 09-R-0014.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Finance Committee unanimously recommends approval of Resolution No. 09-R-0014.