HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 75-86 - 9/23/1986 - FRANCHISE AGRMT/IL BELL RESOLUTION NO. 75-86
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 70-86 AND STATING
THE POSITION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELK GROVE VILLAGE RELATIVE
TO PENDING NEGOTIATIONS FOR A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) is a corporate
organization representative of municipalities and townships chartered
within the State of Illinois and the County of Cook: and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 20, of the Constitution of the State
of Illinois, and Chapter 127, paragraphs 741 through 748 of the Illinois
Revised Statutes, authorize and encourage intergovernmental association
and cooperation: and
WHEREAS, the public officials of the NWMC represent thirty-six (36)
local governmental bodies and a population of over 950,000 Illinois
residents: and
WHEREAS, in 1984, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company entered into
three (3) year interim franchise agreements expiring January 1, 1987, with
the member municipalities of the NWMC; and
WHEREAS, it is in the mutual interest of both the Illinois Bell
Telephone Company and municipalities to continue to enter into franchise
agreements; and
WHEREAS, it is economically beneficial for the Illinois Bell Telephone
Company to continue to explore new uses for phone lines, including: fiber
optics, computers, video transmissions, cellular, interactive, and bypass
networks, such that a general communication franchise needs to be developed;
and
WHEREAS, the Illinois Municipal League as the statewide representative
of municipalities will assume the leadership role in negotiating the terms
of a new franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference supports the Illinois
Municipal League in resolving the issues and disputes which will arise during
the negotiating process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois
that the NWMC request that the IML establish an advisory group composed of
representatives from area councils of government and downstate municipalities
to provide input to the negotiators.
Section 1. That during the negotiation proceedings the following
issues be addressed:
- That the concept of percentage of gross revenue be
considered in establishing a new franchise fee.
- That the franchise agreement should address the cost
for burial of overhead lines in a coordinated approach
with other utilities.
- That in the terms of the franchise agreement a mechanism
be provided which would allow for consideration of alteration
of the agreement in order that changes in technology can be
reviewed and incorporated as appropriate.
Section 2. That the Village Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the office of the NWMC and Illinois Municipal
League.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
VOTES: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this 23rd day of September 1986.
APPROVED this 23rd day of September 1986.
Charles J . Zettek
Village President
ATTEST:
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk