HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 06 07 Resolution Re: Support the Dedication of Additional Cable Television Channels for Education and Govt Use
COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN SEMINOLE COUNTY
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF
SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DEDICATION OF
ADDITIONAL CABLE TELEVISION CHANNELS FOR EDUCATION AND
GOVERNMENT USE THROUGH LOCAL NEGOTIATED FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the open exchange of information is essential to good government; and
WHEREAS, the educational institutions in Seminole County have an abundance of information and
educational opportunities available for the public; and
WHEREAS, the public safety community in Seminole County has an abundance of information and
public education material available; and
WHEREAS, Seminole County government and all of the cities in Seminole County are in the
process of making their deliberations and public records more available to the public; and
WHEREAS, cable television provides a common means of transferring information; and
WHEREAS, the Seminole Government Television Channel provides limited programming and
announcements, and basic public information; and
WHEREAS, the Seminole Government Television Channel Council has recommended the future
availability of additional cable channels for governmental and educational use; and
WHEREAS, comparable metropolitan areas are served by multiple government and education cable
channels; and
WHEREAS, local municipalities regularly review and amend their cable franchise agreements.
BE IT NOW THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Council of Local Governments in Seminole
County encourages and supports, through local negotiated franchise agreements, the dedication of three
government and educational channels immediately, with the provision for two additional channels in the
future, for the express benefit of the citizens of Seminole County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2000
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and caused this seal to be affixed.
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