File #: CON 15-17    Version: 1 Name: Orbitel 5 Year Extension
Type: Contract Status: Passed
File created: 5/12/2015 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: 5/19/2015 Final action: 5/19/2015
Title: The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on approving an Extension of License Agreement with Orbitel Communications, L.L.C. for a period of Five (5) Years. Discussion and Action.
Sponsors: Paul Jepson
Indexes: Community Resources and Quality of Life Amenities, Fiscal Policies and Management
Attachments: 1. Orbitel Extension Agreement, 2. Exhibit A, 3. Exhibit B
TITLE
The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on approving an Extension of License Agreement with Orbitel Communications, L.L.C. for a period of Five (5) Years. Discussion and Action.
 
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
On October 19, 2004, the City of Maricopa approved a "License Agreement to Provide Cable Services" with Orbitel Communication, L.L.C. for a period of ten (10) years.  To give additional time for negotiation and discussion, Council approved a six month extension of the current agreement. Orbitel requested suggested changes to our License Agreement and changes to our City of Maricopa Cable Television Code.
 
Based on a detailed analysis by our attorneys of Orbitel's suggested changes and a legal comparison of Maricopa Code to other local cities,  staff is recommending moving forward with a Five (5) year extension of the existing agreement maintaining all original terms and conditions.
 
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the approval of this five year license agreement extension with Orbitel Communication, L.L.C.