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Approval of proposal for Cable TV Services
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SUMMARY: Proposals for providing cable TV to the city were recently requested. The sole response was from Ben Lomand Connect, which is the current provider.
Ben Lomand’s pricing is as follows:
Basic Video No Charge (limit 1 per location/$14.26 for fees)
Expanded Basic $35.00/Month (Fire Department)
Video Transmission Fee $13.50/Month
FCC User Fee $ 0.08/Month
Crossville Franchise $ 1.17/Month
Amino Set Top Box $ 4.95/Month (we get 5 free ones)
The total monthly charge as bid would be:
Expanded Basic 2x$35.00 $70.00
Video Retransmission Fee 3x$13.50 $40.50
FCC User Fee 3x$ 0.08 $ 0.24
Crossville Franchise Free 3x$ 1.17 $35.51
Amino Set Top Box 5x$ 0.00 $ 0.00
Amino Set Top Box 9x$ 4.95 $44.55
$158.80
The Fire Department Station 1 uses the expanded basic packages reflected here, while the Depot has a basic connection and pays $14.26 per month.
BUDGET ACCOUNT:
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Recommend 3 year contract with option for 2 year renewal