HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION NO. 08-02-18.•. STATE OF GEORGIA RESOLUTION NO. 08-02-18
COUNTY OF FULTON
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MILTON
TO ESTABLISH A FRANCHISE FEE APPLICABLE TO
HOLDERS OF CABLE AND VIDEO FRANCHISES
ISSUED BY THE STATE OF GEORGIA
The Council of the City of Milton hereby resolves while in regular session on the 40' day of February,
2008 at 6:00 p.m.:
WHEREAS, the City of Milton has received notice that an application has been filed with the Georgia
Secretary of State for a state franchise to provide cable and video service within the City of Milton; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-76-6(a)(1), the City of Milton is required to establish a franchise
fee rate and to notify the Secretary of State and applicants for such a franchise of said established rate;
and
WHEREAS the City of Milton currently collects a franchise fee from cable or video providers utilizing
public rights of way as compensation to the public for the use of the rights of way and as a means of
promoting the public health, safety, welfare and economic development of the City and to protect public
works infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Milton is authorized by federal and state law to collect a franchise fee of up to
5%, of each cable or video provider's gross revenues generated within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MILTON,
GEORGIA, AND IT IS RESOLVED BY THE AUTHORITY OF SAID CITY COUNCIL, that pursuant
to O.C.G.A. § 36-76-1 et seq. that the City of Milton hereby establishes a franchise fee rate of five
percent (5%) for any state cable or video franchise providing services within the City of Milton; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Staff is hereby directed to notify in writing the Secretary of
State and applicants for such franchises of the designated rate
RESOLVED this 4`h day of February, 2008.
Attest:
Vgdette R. Marchiafava, City Cleerk
(Seal)
Approved:
Joe Lockw ayor