HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Operations of TV Channel 16 RESOLUTION NO. 04-079
RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO
CONTINUE OPERATIONS OF CHANNEL 16
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,it has been determined that to keep Channel 16 open and operate the playback
system as time allows, the following funds would need to be annually allocated:
1. A minimum of$2,500 to keep the computer equipment functioning
2. $1,000 for building services (utilities in the rented building)
3. $1,200 to pay the costs of cleaning of the studio
4. $500 for equipment repair
5. $325 for computer maintenance
6. $1,500 for equipment
for a total annual cost of$7,025; and,
WHEREAS, this total does not include any training costs for new producers; and,
WHEREAS,no funds have been budgeted to operate Channel 16 in FY 2004/05,therefore,
the budget will need to be amended at a later date and the monies allocated from the Contingency
Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that $7,025 is allocated in FY 2004/05 to continue the operations of Channel 16 and operate the
playback system as time allows.
ADOPTED THIS 2nd day of March, 2004.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Wirth
Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: Cross
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 2nd day of March, 2004.