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City Council Meeting Minutes April 18, 2006 Page 6 of 16 grants Comcast the ability to use the City streets and alleys. The franchise fees provide a revenue source to the general fund for streets and alleys repairs. Mayor Pro T em Brown asked if the City has a budget estimate for the needs of the government channel. Assistant City Manager Balser explained a needs assessment study determined local government television requires $80,000. City Manager Simmons explained through the City Hall remodel there will be audio/visual improvements to the City Council Chambers, which will total $100,000. Deputy City Manager Boyd noted that estimate did not include cameras or broadcast equipment. Mayor Pro Tem Brown stated it is difficult to allocate PEG fees until the needs for governmental and educational programs are determined. Mayor Sisk stated the draft contract does not guarantee PEG fees through the term of the contract. Any appropriations must be reviewed annually through the budget process. City Attorney Light confirmed the contract has language that the funding is contingent upon budgets, operation and appropriation. The City cannot contract for more than one fiscal year at a time. Mayor Sisk stated CCTV will receive the $50,000 technical grant however the amount of PEG fees for CCTV will be determined. He explained the City cannot make pre-commitments on PEG fees. He asked for clarification on the residency of the CCTV Board of Directors members. Cecilia Girz, 4669 Ingram Court, Boulder, CO, Chairperson, CCTV Board of Directors, stated the Board consists of three Louisville residents, one Lafayette resident and two Boulder residents. She explained there were five Louisville residents on the Board, but two have resigned. Peter Stewart explained these talented people from other cities are willing to serve the citizens of Louisville. Mayor Sisk favored an Intergovernmental Agreement between Lafayette, Superior and Louisville for funding public access television. Council member Yarnell supported a split of the PEG fees in some fashion and asked if the current PEG fees were calculated in the 2006 budget. City Manager Simmons explained neither the PEG fees nor the $50,000 technical grant was included in the 2006 budget. A supplemental appropriation would be required. Council member Marsella noted CCTV will receive the entire $50,000 technical grant for the public access television, but the $80,000 in PEG fees is an advance.