CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Adopt the resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Naperville and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) (Item 1 of 2)
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DEPARTMENT: Legal Department
SUBMITTED BY: Michael DiSanto, City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
The most recent agreement between the City of Naperville and Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) was entered into on October 27, 2020, with an initial term through December 31, 2021, and provisions for automatic annual renewals unless terminated. The City and NCTV17 have continued to operate under the terms of this agreement since its execution. An amended agreement between NCTV17 and the City is now proposed for consideration by the City Council to update outdated references, adjust certain obligations to align with current practices, and incorporate provisions facilitating the pass-through of external grants.
Additionally, an opportunity has arisen through the DuPage County Member Initiative Program, where the County Board Member seeks to award funds to NCTV17 for equipment purchases. In order to fund NCTV17, the DuPage County's State's Attorney's Office has recommended an intergovernmental agreement (IGA), positioning the City as an intermediary to receive and pass through the funds based on its established relationship with NCTV17.
DISCUSSION:
The provisions of the amended agreement between the City and NCTV17 are largely consistent with those in the 2020 agreement, with targeted updates to reflect evolving operational realities. Key changes include: updating references to cable providers (e.g., replacing "WideOpenWest" with "Astound" to account for corporate changes); streamlining NCTV17's obligations by removing or modifying requirements for certain free services, such as producing specific City videos, broadcasting non-Council meetings, and providing extensive audio-visual support, while emphasizing emergency communication assi...
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