HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-97-1272)-02/18/1997
RESOLUTION R-97-1272
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
IN A COALITION WITH OTHER SERVICE AREA CITIES OF TCI CABLE FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RATE REGULATION AND OTHER SERVICE MATTERS CONCERNING
TCI CABLE TELEVISION; NAMING A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COALITION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE COALITION PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE COALITION'S SERVICE AREA CITIES TO RETAIN A
CONSULTANT TO INITIATE A RATE REVIEW OF TCI CABLE.
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville, Texas ("City") is a regulatory authority whose citizens will
be affected by the rates established by TCI; and
WHEREAS, TCI Cable ("TCI") has historically increased rates in the service area; and
WHEREAS, the TCI service area cities desire to conduct a rate review; and
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WHEREAS,
the TCI service area cities desire to reduce the costs of conducting the rate
review by forming a coalition; and
the Coalition of TCI Cable Service Area Cities ("Coalition") has been created to
coordinate the participation of cities in TCl's service area; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to participate as a member of the Coalition; and
WHEREAS, C2 Consulting Services Inc. ("Consultant") has been designated as the
consultant to perform the initial rate review services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
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THAT the City agrees to participate with other TCI Cable Service Area Cities in
a coalition to review rate regulations and other issues affecting such rates and
services.
THAT the City designates the Assistant City Manager as its representative at aU
meetings and to receive aU notices at the City of CoUeyville, P. O. Box 185,
Colleyville, Texas 76034.
THAT the City hereby authorizes the Coalition to engage consultants to conduct
a rate review on behalf of the City.
THAT the City Manager is authorized to enter into in independent letter
agreement with the Consultant, who will provide services at a reduced cost to
members of the Coalition.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Pas~q by a vote of ,t) ayes,
of ~('U 0 ry , 1997.
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I J n Harris, TRMC, CMC
I City Secretary
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CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Ed Saker
Mayor