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Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
2. Public, Educational, & Governmental (PEG) Channels
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
2. Public, Educational, & Governmental (PEG) Channels
3. Capital Grants
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
2. Public, Educational, & Governmental (PEG) Channels
3. Capital Grants
4. Build Out
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
2. Public, Educational, & Governmental (PEG) Channels
3. Capital Grants
4. Build Out
5. Municipal I-Nets
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
Not a Tax – Here is the Case Law:http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-5th-circuit/1297394.html
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
Not a Tax – Here is the Case Law:
Request Up to 5% of Gross Revenue, Paid Quarterly
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-5th-circuit/1297394.html
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
1. The Franchise Fee
Not a Tax – Here is the Case Law:
Request Up to 5% of Gross Revenue, Paid Quarterly
“New Money” vs. Historical Receipts
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-5th-circuit/1297394.html
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
2. PEG Channels – First Steps
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
2. PEG Channels – First Steps
Form a Municipal Cable Committee
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
2. PEG Channels – First Steps
Form a Municipal Cable Committee
Conduct Surveys & Hold Public Hearing
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
2. PEG Channels – First Steps
Form a Municipal Cable Committee
Conduct Surveys & Hold Public Hearing
Create Ascertainment Report and Vision Plan
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
2. PEG Channels – First Steps
Form a Municipal Cable Committee
Conduct Surveys & Hold Public Hearing
Create Ascertainment Report and Vision Plan
Specify Video Return Locations
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Capital Grants – Created by Ascertainment Report, Used to Create Vision Plan
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Capital Grants – Created by Ascertainment Report, Used to Create Vision Plan
4. Build Out – Still Negotiable, But Not Much Leverage
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Capital Grants – Created by Ascertainment Report, Used to Create Vision Plan
4. Build Out – Still Negotiable, But Not Much Leverage
Require “Universal Coverage” – If Not Possible, Do a Ride-Out With The Cable Rep and Be Creative
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Capital Grants – Created by Ascertainment Report, Used to Create Vision Plan
4. Build Out – Still Negotiable, But Not Much Leverage
Require “Universal Coverage” – If Not Possible, Do a Ride-Out With The Cable Rep and Be Creative
Specify Cable Drops & Video Return Locations fromMunicipal Buildings, Schools and Libraries.
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
5. Municipal I-Net’s or Intra-Net
Municipal Benefits Under FCC Regulations
and the Maine Model Franchise
Community Television Association of Maine
5. Municipal I-Net’s or Intra-NetVery Difficult To Negotiate, May incur Maintenance Charges On Existing I-Nets Due To CurrentRegulatory Landscape.
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
1. Don’t Take The Franchise They Offer
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
1. Don’t Take The Franchise They Offer
Start With The Formal Process
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
1. Don’t Take The Franchise They Offer
Create An RFP With Your Terms Using TheMaine Model Franchise
Start With The Formal Process
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
1. Don’t Take The Franchise They Offer
Create An RFP With Your Terms Using TheMaine Model Franchise
Start With The Formal Process
2. Local Channels Are Valuable !
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Don’t Let Them Bluff You
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Don’t Let Them Bluff You
The “Pass-Through” Threat
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Don’t Let Them Bluff You
The “Pass-Through” Threat
4. Know Your Rights – And What’s at Stake
General Do’s and Don’t’s
Community Television Association of Maine
3. Don’t Let Them Bluff You
The “Pass-Through” Threat
4. Know Your Rights – And What’s at Stake
5. Other Resources and a Final Word
Community Television Association of Maine
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