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A resolution approving a $260,000 settlement agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Information Technology Services Department, and Comcast of Nashville I, LLC.
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WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government entered into a ten-year franchise agreement with Comcast of Nashville I, LLC (“Comcast”), which was effective May 5, 2013, and expired on May 5, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, In 2023, the Metropolitan Government engaged an independent accounting firm specializing in franchise fees to audit payments made by Comcast between September 2022 and August 21, 2023 (“the Audit”); and,
WHEREAS, The Audit concluded that Comcast had largely complied with its franchise obligations but identified several areas of noncompliance, and thus, the Metropolitan Government subsequently notified Comcast of these deficiencies and issued a demand for payment; and,
WHEREAS, following extensive negotiations, the Metropolitan Government and Comcast have reached a settlement agreement (“the Settlement Agreement), attached as Exhibit A; and,
WHEREAS, the Settlement Agreement defines the responsibilities of both parties and requires Comcast to pay $260,000 to the Metropolitan Government in full settlement of its franchise fee payment obligations.; and,
WHEREAS, as its meeting on September 4, 2025, the CATV Special Committee met, reviewed, and recommended that the Metropolitan Council approve the terms of the Settlement Agreement; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and the public that the Settlement Agreement be approved and executed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. The settlement agreement attached as Exhibit A, which resolves all disputes between the parties concerning franchise fees under the 2013 franchise agreement, is hereby approved. The Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the agreement.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its final passage, the welfare of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County requiring it.