Title
Public Hearing - Cable Television License for Cox Communications Arizona, LLC
Description
As required by applicable Federal and State laws, request the City Council hold a public hearing prior to the adoption of the cable television license with Cox Communications Arizona, LLC.
Report
Summary
The authority to grant franchises, issue cable licenses, and police or regulate cable television operations within City of Phoenix boundaries is granted to the City by Federal and State law, and City Code Chapter 5. Cox Communications has held a cable television license in the City of Phoenix since 1994, allowing them to maintain their cable television system and utilize the streets and public rights-of-way to do so. The current license began in 2006 and will expire on Dec. 31, 2017.
Included on this agenda is the request for City Council authorization to enter into the new cable television license with Cox Communications Arizona, LLC.
A copy of the draft cable television license has been available in the City Clerk Department and online at phoenix.gov since Nov. 28, 2017.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee recommended City Council approval to enter into a cable television license with Cox Communications Arizona, LLC by a vote of 4-0 at the Oct. 10, 2017 meeting.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Information Technology Services Department.