CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive the report regarding the history of Naperville Community Television Channel 17 and future funding alternatives
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DEPARTMENT: Finance Department
SUBMITTED BY: Raymond Munch, Finance Director and Linda LaCloche, Communications Director
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Staff presented this report to the City Council on June 18, 2024. It has been updated to include additional information requested on that date and will be accompanied by a presentation from Liz Spencer, Executive Director - NCTV17, who will address questions that are beyond the knowledge of City staff.
Under New Business at the May 21, 2024 meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring a report back to the June 18 meeting that outlines current funding sources and future alternatives for Naperville Community Television Channel 17 (NCTV17).
DISCUSSION:
Founded in 1987, NCTV17 is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to being the trusted source of local information that empowers and connects our community.
Financial Support
Annually, the City provides financial support to NCTV17 through three primary sources.
The first funding source is shared cable television revenue. This revenue is collected from cable companies and passed through to NCTV17.
The second is payments for City services. The City began contracting with NCTV17 in 2008 to broadcast City Council meetings and workshops, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Transportation Advisory Board meetings, and maintain, repair, and troubleshoot audio-visual equipment as well as assist with audio-visual projects and upgrades. The contract also includes video production services for City communication projects such as the annual State of the City production. The contract was most recently before the City Council in 2020 with automatic annual renewals unless either party gives notice to terminate.
The third source is funding through the Special Events and Community Ar...
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