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

Thank you !