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City Council Meeting Minutes May 2, 2006 Page 9 of 13 Cecilia Girz, 4669 Ingram Court, Boulder, CO asked how the PEG fees could be considered a tax. Mayor Sisk explained PEG fees can be reversed at any time, and Louisville cable television users are taxed or pay a $0.50 monthly PEG fee. John Bollinger, 143 Salina Street, Louisville, CO explained the $50,000 technical grant will be used for the facility. The PEG fees will be used for the purchase of equipment. He stressed it is critical that CCTV gets a portion of the PEG fees to purchase equipment. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council member Muckle asked for clarification with respect to CCTV logo and trademark. City Attorney Light reviewed Section 6A, Copyrighting. Council member Muckle voiced his support of Mr. Stewart's suggestion that the City go out to bid on equipment for the both the governmental and public access television needs. Peter Stewart, 1132 Jefferson Avenue, Louisville, CO acknowledged he was remiss in not recognizing and thanking the City Staff, past and present City Council members and consultants for their efforts in the franchise agreement with Comcast. He thanked everyone who helped negotiate the franchise agreement. Mayor Pro Tem Brown stressed the importance of the governmental access. He supported adding language that the Board of Directors could include non-city residents when there is funding from other communities. He was encouraged that CCTV is seeking other funding sources, and cautioned with the declining sales tax, the City may not be in a position to fund public access television. Mayor Sisk suggested the City and CCTV endeavor to meet the equipment needs for governmental and public access television operations, and each should provide a purchase list no later than July 15, 2006, for the bid process. City Attorney Light stated if the equipment needs for both the government and CCTV access go beyond $80,000, a supplemental budget appropriation would be required. Council member Muckle suggested any termination without cause require a unanimous vote of the City Council. Council member Marsella suggested taking the provision out. MOTION: Council member Muckle moved to approve Resolution No. 22, Series 2006, with authorization for the Mayor to negotiate and approve the final changes, including the termination without cause provision, and consideration of rental of the equipment. Council member Yarnell seconded the motion.