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December 10, 2024  Each member locality of the EVRIFA may consider participation in individual facilities or projects. The cost for projects, and any remuneration from a project, shall only be shared by those member localities that join a Participation Agreement for the project.  There is no requirement to participate in any project and no penalties or adverse consequences for a member locality that elects not to participate.  The proposed ordinance would authorize the City of Portsmouth to join the EVRIFA. Financial Impact:  The cost of membership in the EVRIFA is a $2,500 fee to join and membership dues of $4,000 per year. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  It is anticipated that the EVRIFA Board of Directors will approve the City’s request to join.  City Council will appoint two members to the EVRIFA Board of Directors. Motion by Mr. Tillage, and seconded by Ms. Lucas-Burke, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: “ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO JOIN THE EASTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL FACILITY AUTHORITY PURSUANT TO SECTION 15.2- 6400 ET SEQ. OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA (THE “ACT”). ” Ayes: Hugel, Lucas-Burke, Moody, Tillage, Glover Nays: Whitaker 24 - 369 - Adoption of an ordinance granting a renewal of a non-exclusive cable franchise to Cox Communications Hampton Roads, LLC to construct, operate and maintain a cable system in the city of Portsmouth. Background:  Cable companies are required to enter into Cable Franchise Agreements to provide service in localities.  The permissible terms and conditions that localities can require in Cable Franchise Agreements are strictly regulated and limited by Chapter 21 of Title 15.2 of the Virginia Code and further limited in franchise renewals by Section 626 of the Cable Act, 47 USC § 546. Nevertheless, there are certain terms that can be negotiated between a locality and a provider.  Portsmouth City Council granted a Cable Franchise Agreement to Cox Communications with a commencement date of December 9, 2008, and later extended the term of said agreement to December 10, 2024. Discussion:  The City has negotiated a renewal of Cox’s Cable Franchise Agreement with terms and conditions benefitting the City to the greatest extent possible.  The renewal Cable Franchise Agreement will have a 10-year term. Financial Impact:  None Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Next Steps Following Council Action:  The City Manager will execute the renewal Cable Franchise Agreement with Cox.