HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION - 70-86 - 9/9/1986 - FRANCHISE AGRMT/IL BELL TELEPHONE CO RESOLUTION NO. 70-86
A RESOLUTION 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 Cock; and
WHEREAS, the public officials of the NWMC represent thirty local
government bodies and a population over 775,000 Illinois residents;
and
WHEREAS, in 1984, the Illinois Bell Telephone Company entered into
three(3) year iterim franchise agreements expiring January 1, 1987,
with the member municipalities of the NWMC, and
WHEREAS, it is in the mutual interests 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 communications franchise needs
to be developed; and
WHEREAS, communication technology continues to evolve rapidly;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees
of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Cook and DUPage Counties, Illinois:
Section 1. That the franchise agreement shall include the following:
- The franchise compensation fee shall be based on a percentage
of gross revenues collected by Illinois Bell Telephone Company
for all phases of its communication business.
- The franchise agreement should address the cost-free burial of
overhead lines in a coordinated approach with other utilities.
- The term of the franchise agreement renewal should be limited
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 certified copy of this Resolution to the office of the NWMC and Illinois
Municipal League.
Section 3. That the Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from after its passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 0
PASSED this _ 9th day of September 1986.
APPROVED this 9th day of September , 1986.
Charles J. Zettek
Village President
ATTEST:
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk