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RES 2009-0636 - Cable television interconnect fund grant awarded to Community Telecast Inc } HA �pMA NAb • VAS=`,�A's� RECEIVED Law Department I�It /` Omaha/Douglas Civic Center `(;rt 1 `�inji 1819 Farnam Street,Suite 804 o®E-r� ��' �' Omaha,Nebraska 68183-0804 9v0P' �+iry f (402)444-5115 rFo Fssno :a i t t Telefax(402)444-5125 City of Omaha O M A H A, NI»B "a A S K A Paul D.Kratz • City Attorney Honorable President and Members of the City Council, The attached resolution is submitted at the request of the Omaha City Council Law Department Committee. The resolution approves a$12,862.12 non-repayable grant to Community Telecast,Inc., from moneys in the cable television interconnect fund. This fund is established by Omaha Municipal Code §19-425 and the cable television franchise agreements. The franchised cable television companies contribute moneys to the fund and the money may be used solely to promote and assist public, community, and governmental access programming. The City Council has previously adopted procedures and criteria for the application and award process and this award is in accordance with those procedures and criteria. Community Telecast,Inc.,is a consortium that produces public access television programs that are further described in the grant application, a copy of which is attached to the Resolution. The grant funds can be used solely for the purposes described in the application. The Cable Television Advisory Committee and the City Council Law Department Committee have reviewed this application and recommend this award. The award will be paid through reimbursement of verified expenses or through an imprest fund administered by the Finance Department. Respe full submitted, a, Thomas O. Mumgaar Deputy City Attorney P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2009\40009kam • REQUEST TO LAW DEPARTMENT 1) • For Law Department Use Only TO: Paul D. Kratz, City Attorney jt;�,l _. R 8: l�:', _ Log Book#: 84-09 0UNC IL • DATE: June 3, 2009 Date Assigned: Assigned to: Answered/Sent Out: Withdrawn: REQUEST BEING MADE BY: On b alf o o cii President Dan Welch Rod tin, Council Staff Assistant 4567 ame) (Departm (Phone) TIME LINE (Due Date): June 16, 2009 City Council Agenda (12 Working Days from Date Received by Law Department) REQUEST FOR: Resolution Awarding Interconnect Grand Fund Award to Community Telecast, Inc. (State Specifically What You Are Requesting) DETAILS: The City Council Law Department Committee has reviewed the Interconnect Fund Award recommendation of the Cable Television Advisory Committee for Community Telecast, Inc.'s Interconnect Fund application in the amount of $12,862.12, as attached. Their address is 2724 North 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110. The grant award is for the purchase of advanced technology equipment upgrades to enhance the programming of CTI, Inc. • • INFORMATION ATTACHED: YES X NO NONE AVAILABLE wl c: City Clerk, Council Staff o the Resolution. The grant funds can be used solely for the purposes described in the application. The Cable Television Advisory Committee and the City Council Law Department Committee have reviewed this application and recommend this award. The award will be paid through reimbursement of verified expenses or through an imprest fund administered by the Finance Department. Respe full submitted, a, Thomas O. Mumgaar Deputy City Attorney P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2009\40009kam • Community Telecast,Inc. *P.O.Box 11558*Omaha,Nebraska&68111 ct a 22 • 402-934-1100*cti22.org*webroadcastdiversit_yncommunitytelecast.com "We Broadcast Diversity" December 15, 2008 Mr. Rod Austin City Council Staff Assistant Omaha City Council 1819 Farnam Street, LC-1 Omaha, Nebraska 68183 Dear Mr. Austin: I am submitting this application for the"Notice of Funding Availability" through the city of Omaha Cable Television Advisory Committee. Community Telecast, Inc. has come a long way since we first started some fifteen(15) Years ago, thanks to the graciousness of so many good folk. We would like to move even further in service with new and update technology and let me say it is important and costly. The public and the times, in which we live, demand it and we humbly request it. We have sought and received a business plan/recommendation from Dr. John Bartle of the University of Nebraska—Omaha School of Public Administration and begun its implementation. Sincerely, TO I CY r. erett R ld ALL CM 3DISE#.i� President/CEO DIST.#2.__.,_..—,, DIST. DIST. DIST.#5_ DIST.#3 DIST.#7 CH.OF ST _ STAFF_._ CITY CLERK— LOBBYIST___._..' DEC 1 '03 can be used solely for the purposes described in the application. The Cable Television Advisory Committee and the City Council Law Department Committee have reviewed this application and recommend this award. The award will be paid through reimbursement of verified expenses or through an imprest fund administered by the Finance Department. Respe full submitted, a, Thomas O. Mumgaar Deputy City Attorney P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2009\40009kam • APPLICATION FOR CITY OF OMAHA CABLE TELEVISION INTERCONNECT FEE AWARDS Designate which of the following categories describes you or your organization: A resident of an area served by a cable television system holding a franchise with the City of Omaha. A governmental entity,religious organization,or accredited educational institution. X A non-profit organization meeting Access Policies adopted by Cox Communications or the City of Omaha. INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION ORGANIZATION APPLICATION Applicant's name,address and telephone number: Name, address, and telephone number of organization and a contact person for legal notice&correspondence: Community Telecast,Inc. P.O.Box 11558 Omaha,Nebraska 68111 Name of the cable television operator serving your Dr.Everett Reynolds residence's area: Office:402-934-1100 Cell Phone: 402-290-9307 Resident: 402-453-9782 INDIVIDUALS ORGANIZATIONS Provide a brief history of your experience relating to cable Provide a brief history of the organization,including whether television and any noteworthy cable-related projects in which the organization is an association partnership, or non-profit you've participated. corporation; identify all persons on the governing board; provide your mission statement;describe all program activities and goals;and describe any noteworthy cable-related projects in which the organization participated. Community Telecast, Inc. (CTI) has been serving this community since 1997. We are registered as a non-profit organization in the state of Nebraska with a federal 501(c)(3) designation. ■ For fifteen-(15) years, Community Telecast, Inc., (CTI22) has been the only minority-operated and minority-focused cable television company in the metro Omaha area and within 18 states. For our general operations we receive NO tax support from the federal government, State of Nebraska, or local government. • We proudly recognize the achievements of African- American,Latino,Native American,Asian,and other ethnic groups. No other print or broadcast media companies in metro Omaha or Nebraska duplicate our Current 4/04 services,or our scope of operations,or our immediate • access to as great or as diverse an audience. • CTI22 uniquely provides instant information to and from the diverse minority communities we serve through numerous `live" talk-back programs — programs broadcast throughout metro Omaha! • We believe it's a good thing to inform and educate persons who ultimately wield ownership or control of every facet of American society - who are not minorities and typically unaware of achievements by minorities - that minorities share their same commitment to success! Attach additional pages if necessary to provide the requested information. All information submitted on this application must be kept current during the use of any grant funds. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Provide a detailed description of the project,purchase,or other activity for which the grant funds will be used. Community Telecast, Inc. (CTI) is committed to serving the total community, including the minority community, through education,cultural development,culture enrichment,political education,economic development,charitable expressions and employment opportunities. The many different programs enable us to address each of our program areas. We broadcast 24 hours a day,7 days of week,52 weeks a year all day long. We also broadcast the Community Calendar for Cox Communication from midnight until 4:30 PM from Monday through Saturday,and from midnight to 8:00 AM on Sunday.We sometimes have as many as 200 individual community announcements. Currently,our regular broadcast hours begin at 4:30 PM from Monday through Saturday,and from 8:00 AM on Sunday ending at 12:00 Midnight. We have increased the program hours for the Latino and Native American communities,and added the original programming for the Asian community.We have listed the programs and producers on the attached form#2. Equipment maintenance continues to be a major cost factor. Technology continues to advance and additional equipment is certainly a part of regular operation. All grant funds will be used exclusively for securing additional equipment to enable CTI22 to continue to provide quality programming for metropolitan Omaha,Nebraska. This has been and continues to be one of our major cost factors. PROJECT BUDGET Provide a detailed budget for the project,purchase,or activity showing all revenue,regardless of the source,and all projected expenses. Include a line item summary for all uses of the grant funds. A separate budget must be provided for each project, purchase,or activity included in your application. (Attach a separate page is necessary). STATUS PROJECT* PURCHASE ACTIVITY REVENUE EXPENSE Priority 1 EM/U Apple 20"iMac 2.66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen& Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U _ Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Current 4/04 Page 3 -Cable Interconnect Fee Grant Application Priority 5 EM/U Data Robotics 4TB Drobo Operations None/Non-Profit 999.95 • Priority 6 EM/U Sony DVCam PDVM-184N Operations None/Non-Profit 1,375.00 Priority 7 EM/U 15.4"MacBook Pro—Intel 1,549.99 Core Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 8 EM/U LaCie little Disk, 320 GB Operations None/Non-Profit 169.00 Shipping 220.00 Total $12,862.67 *Equipment Maintenance/Upgrade Our current budget does not have any funds for the acquisition of new equipment. Equipment service and repair,rent, material and office supplies,and regular expenses leave little left.A separate budget must be provided for each project. We have held two special projects this year and whereas they were successful, it was only by careful management. AMOUNT BEING SOUGHT FROM THE INTERCONNECT FEE FUND If application includes more than one project,purchase,or activity, list the amounts separately. We are requesting the full amount for the cost of the items listed(below): STATUS PROJECT* PURCHASE ACTIVITY REVENUE EXPENSE Priority 1 EM/U Apple 20" iMac 2.66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen & Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Priority 5 EM/U Data Robotics 4TB Drobo Operations None/Non-Profit 999.95 Priority 6 EM/U Sony DVCam PDVM-184N Operations None/Non-Profit 1,375.00 Priority 7 EM/U 15.4" MacBook Pro—Intel 1,549.99 Core Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 8 EM/U LaCie little Disk, 320 GB Operations None/Non-Profit 169.00 Shipping 220.00 Total $12,862.67 *Equipment Maintenance/Upgrade OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT List all sources of financial support for any cable-related activity in which you engage,including the amount of support provided during the past 12 months. Indicate what,if any,portion of this support will be used for the project,purchase, or activity which is the subject of this application. Financial support is provided solely from memberships paid by Program Producers,an annual telethon,general membership donations and gifts. CTI22's annual budget is approximately$55K. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS OR PERSONS List all organizations or persons participating in the proposed project or purchase. None ORGANIZATION MEMBERS Current 4/04 66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen& Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U _ Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Current 4/04 Page 4-Cable Interconnect Fee Grant Application List all city employees or officials,employees or officers of any franchised cable operator,or members of the Cable Television • Advisory Committee who are participating or are members of any participating organization and show any offices they hold in your organization.. Dr.Everett Reynolds,Member of CTAC READ BEFORE SIGNING I certify that this application contains no willful misrepresentation and that the information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should investigation disclose any misrepresentation,my application will be rejected and I or my organization will be disqualified from applying for any grants under the jurisdiction of the Cable Television Advisory Committee of the City of Omaha,Nebraska. Signed ,�i c..Ue; Date Al Printed Name: `Je.V� e �k .d„ Title: Y�eft P C4C1 Address: '.f6 ao 17r / 6 ) Telephone no. 0 Ce// t/dz 19 6 `73d 7 Current 4/04 of the items listed(below): STATUS PROJECT* PURCHASE ACTIVITY REVENUE EXPENSE Priority 1 EM/U Apple 20" iMac 2.66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen & Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Priority 5 EM/U Data Robotics 4TB Drobo Operations None/Non-Profit 999.95 Priority 6 EM/U Sony DVCam PDVM-184N Operations None/Non-Profit 1,375.00 Priority 7 EM/U 15.4" MacBook Pro—Intel 1,549.99 Core Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 8 EM/U LaCie little Disk, 320 GB Operations None/Non-Profit 169.00 Shipping 220.00 Total $12,862.67 *Equipment Maintenance/Upgrade OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORT List all sources of financial support for any cable-related activity in which you engage,including the amount of support provided during the past 12 months. Indicate what,if any,portion of this support will be used for the project,purchase, or activity which is the subject of this application. Financial support is provided solely from memberships paid by Program Producers,an annual telethon,general membership donations and gifts. CTI22's annual budget is approximately$55K. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS OR PERSONS List all organizations or persons participating in the proposed project or purchase. None ORGANIZATION MEMBERS Current 4/04 66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen& Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U _ Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Current 4/04 �2 Community Telecast,Inc. *P.O.Box 11558•Omaha,Nebraska*68111 402-934-1100•cti22.org R webroadvastdiversityncommunitytelecast.com Memberships and Participating Organizations and Groups 1. Asian Speaks 51. Second Baptist Church 2. Bethesda-Ministries international 52 Tabernacle Baptist Church 3. Black Men United 53. Community Calendar 4. Brotherhood of Cross and Star 150 to 200 pages and 5. Brotherhood of Midwest Guardians Quicktime movies 6. Charles Drew Health Center 54. Series of Political Forums 7. City Councilman Frank Brown 8. Coalition Against Injustice 9. *Commission on Indian Affairs 10. *Def Omaha 11. God In My Comer 12. Gospel Music 13. Healthy Choice/HIV 101 14. ICMO Real Solutions 15. Jesus Factor With Pastor 0 16. Jook Joint 17. Latino Perspective-Ban Salazar 18. La Voz Latina de Omaha 19. Malcolm X Foundation 20. Moccasin Grapevine-Native American 21. Nation of Islam,Omaha Study Group 22. Native American Studies 23. Native America Pow Wow 24. Nebraska Health&Human Services 25. New Community Development Corporation 26. North Omaha South Omaha Voter Coalition 27. Omaha Awakening 28. Omaha Housing Authority 29. Omaha Lead Safe Coalition 30. Planned Parenthood 31. Positive Havoc 32. Pyramid Of Islam 33. Real Talk 34. Senator Ernie Chambers Special Programs 35. Southern Sudan Community Association 36. University of Nebraska Medical Center 37. Urban League of Nebraska 38. afternoon Message 39. Apostolic Church 32. Clair Memorial UM Church 40. Cleaves Temple C.M.E.Church 41. Church of God In Christ 42. Gethsemane Baptist church 43. Greater New Hope Baptist church 44. People's Mission MB Church 45. Pleasant Green Baptist Church 46. Prince of Peace Baptist Church 47. Salem Baptist Church 48. St.John A.M.E.Church 49. St.Mark Baptist Church 50. St.Mark Holiness Church hich you engage,including the amount of support provided during the past 12 months. Indicate what,if any,portion of this support will be used for the project,purchase, or activity which is the subject of this application. Financial support is provided solely from memberships paid by Program Producers,an annual telethon,general membership donations and gifts. CTI22's annual budget is approximately$55K. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS OR PERSONS List all organizations or persons participating in the proposed project or purchase. None ORGANIZATION MEMBERS Current 4/04 66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen& Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U _ Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Current 4/04 cti22 Community Telecast,Inc. *P.O.Box 11558*Omaha,Nebraska&68111 402-934-1100*cti22.org*webroadcastdiversity'a:communitytelecast.com Board of Directors: President/CEO Dr. Everett Reynolds Pastor Lefler United Methodist Church and Minister of fifty years Guest Lecture, Iowa Western University Past president Omaha Branch NAACP past ten years Vice President Mr. Tariq Al-Amin Retired Police Officer, Omaha Police department Secretary/Treasurer Mrs. Victoria Corbin Employee Omaha Public School System Chairperson: Grievance Committee Rev. Ervin McSwain, Chief Investigator, Omaha Human Relations Department Official, Office of Equal Opportunity Commission and Pastor,New Bethel Church of God In Christ Chairperson: Program Committee Tariq Al-Amin: Retired Police Officer, Omaha Police Department and Vice President CTI Members at Large: Luiz Ortiz: President, Nebraska Latino Television and Latino Programming Antka, Iowa. William Hamilton: President, Black Men United and President, North and South Omaha,Native American Voter Coalition Ira Combs: Director of Community Nurse University of Nebraska Medical Center Sydelia Longonia: Latino Interpreter for Douglas and Sarpy Country Courts Carol Fiscus: Director of Native American Studies, University of Nebraska at Omaha Rev.Jeremiah McGhee,President of the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance and pastor of Mt. Sinai Church Gilberto Herrera: Instructor of Spanish, Metropolitan Community College Special Programs 35. Southern Sudan Community Association 36. University of Nebraska Medical Center 37. Urban League of Nebraska 38. afternoon Message 39. Apostolic Church 32. Clair Memorial UM Church 40. Cleaves Temple C.M.E.Church 41. Church of God In Christ 42. Gethsemane Baptist church 43. Greater New Hope Baptist church 44. People's Mission MB Church 45. Pleasant Green Baptist Church 46. Prince of Peace Baptist Church 47. Salem Baptist Church 48. St.John A.M.E.Church 49. St.Mark Baptist Church 50. St.Mark Holiness Church hich you engage,including the amount of support provided during the past 12 months. Indicate what,if any,portion of this support will be used for the project,purchase, or activity which is the subject of this application. Financial support is provided solely from memberships paid by Program Producers,an annual telethon,general membership donations and gifts. CTI22's annual budget is approximately$55K. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS OR PERSONS List all organizations or persons participating in the proposed project or purchase. None ORGANIZATION MEMBERS Current 4/04 66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen& Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U _ Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Current 4/04 '" c t, C-25A CITY OF OMAHA LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha,Nebraska RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: WHEREAS, the City of Omaha has granted franchises to operate cable television systems which require payment to the City of funds commonly being referred to as "interconnect fees"; and, WHEREAS, Omaha Municipal Code section 19-425 authorizes the award of such moneys to promote and assist public,community,or governmental access cable programming;and, WHEREAS,Community Telecast,Inc.,has submitted an application for funding for qualified purposes, a copy of which is attached hereto; and, WHEREAS, the Omaha Cable Television Advisory Committee has carried out the City Council's direction by adopting application procedures and criteria and by recommending that non-repayable grants from such moneys be made for this application meeting the criteria. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA: THAT,as recommended by the Cable Television Advisory Committee and the City Council Law Department Committee,a Cable Television Interconnect Fund Grant of$12,862.12 is hereby awarded to Community Telecast,Inc.,P.O.Box 11558,Omaha,Nebraska. Payment shall be made from Fund 12117 (Miscellaneous .Contributions Fund), Organization 124036 (Cable Interconnect Fees),as reimbursement of verified expenses or through a Finance Department imprest fund, as determined by the Finance Department. By Councilmember Adopted City Clerk Approved Mayor ograms 35. Southern Sudan Community Association 36. University of Nebraska Medical Center 37. Urban League of Nebraska 38. afternoon Message 39. Apostolic Church 32. Clair Memorial UM Church 40. Cleaves Temple C.M.E.Church 41. Church of God In Christ 42. Gethsemane Baptist church 43. Greater New Hope Baptist church 44. People's Mission MB Church 45. Pleasant Green Baptist Church 46. Prince of Peace Baptist Church 47. Salem Baptist Church 48. St.John A.M.E.Church 49. St.Mark Baptist Church 50. St.Mark Holiness Church hich you engage,including the amount of support provided during the past 12 months. Indicate what,if any,portion of this support will be used for the project,purchase, or activity which is the subject of this application. Financial support is provided solely from memberships paid by Program Producers,an annual telethon,general membership donations and gifts. CTI22's annual budget is approximately$55K. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS OR PERSONS List all organizations or persons participating in the proposed project or purchase. None ORGANIZATION MEMBERS Current 4/04 66GHz $ 1,349.99 Intel Core 2 Duo Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 2 EM/U Allen& Heath GL2400-24 1,999.99 24-Input Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 3 EM/U Apple Software Final Cut 1,299.99 Studio 2 Operations None/Non-Profit Priority 4 EM/U _ Sennheiser EW 122 G2 Operations None/Non-Profit 3,999.76 Current 4/04 C-25A CITY OF OMAHA • LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER Omaha,Nebraska PAGE 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: THAT this award is conditioned upon full and faithful compliance with the representations of the grantee's application and with the adopted application and award procedures and criteria. AP"O D AS TO FO — -D7 DEPUTY CITY AT EY DATE P\LAW-CITY COUNCIL DOCUMENTS\2009\40010kam 217 By - Councilmember Adopted JUN 1 6 2009 44 `? `Ade C? -- - City lerk1,/7 Approved.. Or Mayor i CD C4 O O CD b-9 O O CD CD 0 OQ _ d N N CD 0 UQ �• J n 0 0C. n C. n 0.,. 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