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Austin Denies Cable Franchise Changes

Thursday, June 18, 1987 special called
  • Austin Cablevision's request to modify its operating franchise was unanimously denied.
  • The cable provider was directed to come into compliance with its existing franchise agreement within 45 days.
  • This significant policy decision was made during a special meeting, concluding in just over 10 minutes.

Full Transcript

Austin City Council MINUTES SPECIAL CALLED MEETING - June 18, 1987 - 4:30 P.M Council Chambers, 307 West Second Street, Austin, Texas Memorandum To: Mayor Cooksey called to order the special called meeting of the Council, noting the presence of all Councllmembers. AUSTIN CABLEVISION The Council, on Councilmemba^Carl-Mitchell1 s motion, Councllmember Shipman's second^DENIED Austin Cablevlslon1s request for modification to Its franchise, and directed ^ It be brought into compliance In a 45-day time frame. (7-0 Vote) ADJOURNMENT Council -fecessed its special called meeting at 4:43 p.m.