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LEGAL DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM <br /> NO. 2009-13 <br /> October 15, 2009 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor McElroy and City Council <br /> FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager �/ <br /> Wendy Morthland, Corporation Counsel <br /> ,r <br /> SUBJECT: Chapter 42 — Cable Service and Competitive Video Service <br /> AT&T has recently begun offering cable and video services to residents of the City <br /> of Decatur. The State of Illinois adopted the Illinois Cable and Video Competition Law <br /> in 2007 which allows providers to obtain one State license to provide these services <br /> throughout the State rather than negotiate individual franchise agreements with local <br /> municipalities. AT&T has obtained this State license. The law has very specific <br /> requirements in it. <br /> The amendments to Chapter 42 will allow AT&T or any other State license holder <br /> to operate within the City yet provide some regulations and guidelines. <br /> Staff recommends approval. <br /> WLM:pm <br /> cc: John T. Robinson <br /> Amy Waks <br />