HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-05RESOLUTION NO. 2008-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL BREVARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING BRIGHT HOUSE NETWORKS CABLE
COMPANY TO: MOVE BACK THE GOVERNMENT CHANNELS FROM
199 TO 99 198 TO 9 AND MAKE ACCESS TO THOSE CHANNELS
FREE OF CHARGE TO CAPE CANAVERAL AND BREVARD COUNTY
RESIDENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHERAS, the City of cape Canaveral and its residents have had long standing
franchise relations with Bright House Networks cable company; and
WHEREAS, the government channels are a significant means for residents,
particularly those who are physically unable to attend government meetings, to access
critical local government information; and
WHEREAS, on January 19, 2008, Bright House Cable Company, moved the
Brevard County Government Access Channel from analog 99 to digital cable 199 and
the Brevard County Public Schools Channel from analog 9 to digital 198; and
WHEREAS, cable customers, who subscribe to Bright House services, who wish
to continue to view the government channels, and do not have a television set with a
digital tuner, are now required to rent a box for $1 per month from Bright House
Networks customer Care Centers; and
WHEREAS, the relocation of local government access televisions to digital
channels could make it more difficult and more expensive for residents to watch their
elected officials in action; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2008, the Brevard county commission expressed
their concern for moving the Government Channels to higher - numbered channels; and
WHEREAS, Cities and counties in Florida, including the city of Tampa, St.
Petersburg, and Hillsborough County have expressed disagreement and have
challenged the channel changes; and
WHEREAS, cape Canaveral residents have expressed frustration and confusion
with the change in government channels.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CAPE
CANAVERAL:
SECTION 1. That the City of Cape Canaveral urges Bright House Networks to:
Continue to support local government access by ensuring government cable channels
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are conveniently located and free of charge; Restore the location of the government
channels from 199 to 99 and from 198 to channel 9.
SECTION 2. The City of Cape Canaveral encourages Brevard County and Brevard
County municipalities to adopt similar resolutions.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, this 4th
day of March, 2008.
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Rock Y Randels, Ma or
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ATTEST:
Name For Against
Susan Stills, City Clerk Robert Hoog Second
Leo Nicholas X
Buzz Petsos X
Rocky Randels X
Shannon Roberts Motion
Approved as to Form:
Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney
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