HomeMy Public PortalAbout96-124 (08-06-96)RESOLUTION NO. 96 -124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD APPROVING THE CONTRACT OF
TELECOMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT CORP. TO
PROVIDE CABLE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY'S FRANCHISE RENEWAL PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING AN APPROPRIATION OF $14,017 TO
COVER THE COST OF SERVICES
' WHEREAS, the cable franchise agreement between the City of Lynwood and
Continental Cablevision will expire on October 14, 1996; and
WHEREAS, and Continental Cablevision has expressed a desire for franchise
renewal with the City; and
WHEREAS, the technical elements of the City's cable franchise renewal process
including expert knowledge of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 require the
assistance of a professional consultant; and
WHEREAS, Telecommunications Management Corp. (TMC), a cable television
consultant has submitted a proposal to assist the City with the upcoming cable franchise
renewal; and
WHEREAS, TMC is the consulting firm that previously assisted Lynwood
through its initial franchise agreement with Rogers Cable in 1981 and also provided
technical support to the City during the franchise transfer between Rogers Cable and
American Cablesystems (Continental Cablevision); and
WHEREAS, TMC is a reputable firm with only local government clients, and has
no ties to cable television system operators or equipment manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, TMC is experienced in cable television and communications aspects,
including consulting and support services relative to franchise awards, renewals and
transfer processes; and
WHEREAS, TMC's proposal includes the performance of three tasks, (1)
updating the City of Lynwood's cable television regulatory ordinance, (2) evaluating the
Continental Cablevision system and recommending renewal objectives and (3)
participating in the franchise renewal negotiations; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Paramount and Santa Fe Springs, also in the cable
franchise renewal process have accepted TMC's proposal and are prepared to share the
consulting costs with the City of Lynwood; and
WHEREAS, with the City's approval of TMC's proposal the estimated total cost
is $14,017 per city, if three cities participate; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation is needed to cover service costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Lynwood does hereby find,
proclaim, order and resolve as follows:
Section 1. That the Lynwood City Council authorizes and approves the cable
consulting proposal of TMC for franchise renewal services.
Section 2. That the City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to make the
following appropriations:
FROM TO AMOUNT
General Fund Unappropriated
Fund Balance
01- 4115 -4220 $14,017
Section 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ay of August 1996.
PAUL H. RICHARDS, II MAYOR
ATTEST:
Andrea L. Hooper, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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�S('fiity Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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City Manager
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k 1freita F. Earnest
Director of Finance
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting
held on the 6th day of August, 1996.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BYRD, HEINE, HENNING, RICHARDS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER REA
City Clerk, City of Lynwood
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and
Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that
the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution
No. 96 -124 on file in my office and that said resolution was
adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated.
Dated this 6th day of August, 1996.
City Clerk