Substitute Resolution No. RS2000-245

A substitute resolution referring the applications of Knology, Inc., and Digital Access Corporation of Tennessee, Inc., for cable television and telecommunications franchises to the CATV Special Committee.

Whereas, Section 6.08.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the CATV Special Committee is to review applications for cable television franchises for the Metropolitan Council; and,

Whereas, Section 6.08.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the CATV Special Committee shall report to the Council any applications for a cable television franchise within sixty (60) days of referral by the Council; and,

Whereas, Knology, Inc., and Digital Access Corporation of Tennessee, Inc., have filed applications for cable television and telecommunications franchises; and,

Whereas, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government that the two applications be referred to the CATV Special Committee.

Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County:

Section 1. That, pursuant to Section 6.08.040 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the applications for cable television franchises filed on behalf of Knology, Inc., and Digital Access Corporation of Tennessee, Inc., are hereby referred to the CATV Special Committee.

Section 2. That this substitute Resolution shall take effect from and after its final adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Eileen Beehan

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Budget & Finance Committee
Substitute Introduced: June 20, 2000
Adopted: June 20, 2000
Approved: June 22, 2000
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