TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, Director of City Clerk Services
1. SUBJECT
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Agreement with Chapman University for production and broadcasting of local cable programming.
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2. SUMMARY
This agreement provides for the continued public-private partnership between the City of Orange and Chapman University for the provision of local cable television programming, and to produce the broadcasting of local programs that impact and promote the community.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Approve the agreement with Chapman University in the amount of $540,000 for a three-year term to produce and broadcast local cable programming, with two, one-year extension options at the same rate; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The expense for this agreement is $540,000 and will be funded through:
130.000.51700.20067 PEG Program Public Education and Government
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
e: Develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to enhance and promote quality of life programs, projects, and services.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
C: Enhance technology to improve public accessibility to information and services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Effective January 1, 2007, the Digital Infrastructure Competition Act (DIVCA) authorized cable television operators to obtain a state franchise, replacing local franchise agreements. Cable companies were no longer under obligation to provide local programming. Additionally, DIVCA requires video operators to fund broadcast efforts through purchase and maintenance of production equipment and the acquisition of capital assets with the use of PEG (Public Education and Government) funds. PEG funds may only be used to purchase equipment and for maintenance of equipment. Funding commitment for this a...
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