HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 47-86 12/30/1986
RESOLUTION NO.
47-86
ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS~ the Northwest Municipal Conference 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 Illlnois~ 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 Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC)
represent thirty-seven (37) 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 ¡, 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 IHinois Municipal
League in resolving the issues and disputes which will arise during the negotiating
process.
NOW ~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT
PROSPECT SUPPORTS THE NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE REQUEST
THAT THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE ESTABLISH AN ADVISORY GROUP
COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM AREA COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT
AND DOWNSTATE MUNICIPALITIES TO PROVIDE INPUT TO THE NEGOTIATORS.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that during the negotiation proceedings the following
issues be addressed:
Tha t 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.
Tha t 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
Illinois Municipal League, the Northwest Municipal Conference, all Conference
member municipalities and Illinois Bell Telephone Company.
A YES:
Arthur, Farley, Flores, Murauskis¡ Van Geem
NA YS:
None
ABSENT:
Wattenberg
PASSED and APPROVED this 30th day of
December
, j 986.
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. Krause
ATTEST:
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Carol A. Fields
VHlage Clerk
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