PEG Captial Expenditure Request_DCSDMasterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: PEG Capital Expenditure Request
DATE: June 6, 2013
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Cable TV Coordinator Craig Nowack is recommending approval of the Cable TV
Commission recommendations for funding from the Public, Educational, and
Government (PEG) Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities in the amount of
$7,400 for Dubuque Community Schools to purchase a computer, editing software and
portable backgrounds with which to produce programming for their educational access
channel.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Craig Nowack, Cable TV Coordinator
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Craig Nowack, Cable TV Coordinator
DATE: June 6, 2013
SUBJECT: PEG Capital Expenditure Request
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to forward a recommendation from the Cable TV Commission for funding from the
Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities.
BACKGROUND
The Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities created by the cable franchise agreement that went into effect on
June 5, 2005, currently has a balance to be awarded of $368,184.
At its meeting on June 5, the Commission approved a request for funding from Dubuque Community Schools for up to $7400
to purchase a computer, editing software, and portable backgrounds with which to produce programming for their educational
access channel. The grant application is attached.
RECOMMENDATION
I respectfully request that the Commission's recommendation for this request be forwarded to the City Council to receive, file,
and approve. Thank you.
cc:
Randy Gehl, Public Information Officer
Kevin S. Firnstahl, City Clerk
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To: <cnowack @cityofdubuque.org>
Date: 05/14/2013 4:07 PM
Subject: Online Form Submittal: PEG Fund Grant Application
The following form was submitted via your website: PEG Fund Grant Application
Organization Name:: Dubuque Community School District
Address:: 2300 Chaney Road
City:: Dubuque
State:: IA
Zip Code:: 52001
Organization Contact:: Craig Schaefer
Email Address:: craig.schaefer @loras.edu
Telephone Number:: 563 - 588 -7385
Fax Number::
Total Amount Requested:: $7098.82
Provide a general description of what you are requesting and why:: We are requesting a computer,
monitor, Matrox breakout box and Adobe CS6 software. Currently, we edit DCSD programming on Final
Cut Pro boxes, however, nearly all of the junior and senior high schools are on Premiere. By working with
like software and platform, we aim to provide better overall assistance to the schools. Additionally, we are
seeking a portable muslin backdrop white green, white, and black back drops. This will be used for both
studio and field productions.
Two quotes are provided. One from ECS, Inc. and one from B &H
Describe how the community will benefit from your request:: This machine will become the primary editing
box for DCSD programming. Shows posted on this machine will be made available on the DCSD
channel. As mentioned above it will also allow us to partner much more closely with the junior and senior
high schools as we will be on the same software and platform. The backdrop is to provide the aesthetic
backgrounds we need for a variety of programs. It's portability allows it to be used in our DCSD space or
in the field.
Item #1:: Editing computer system and software
Price:: $6648.00
Item #2:: Muslin backgrounds (green, white, black) and stands
Price:: $450.82
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Additional Items /Comments:: Former DCSD producer Gary Olson did have an Premiere editing system
purchased many years ago, possibly through access money. He edited all of his programming on that
platform. It is very much outdated in regards to software and computer performance, and thus not
useable.
The price for the backdrop might actually be lower. It's listed as $160 lower than written on this
application, but that price expires on May 31. It's unknown if that sale price will be available in June.
Please attach all applicable quotations:: Backdrop Screen quote BH.pdf (Please login to view the
uploaded file)
Additional Information:
Form submitted on: 5/14/2013 4:07:29 PM
Submitted from IP Address: 192.152.29.18
Referrer Page: No Referrer - Direct Link
Form Address: http:// www. cityofdubuque .org /Forms.aspx ?FID =46
CAPITAL GRANT FOR ACCESS EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES
AWARD AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
This Capital Grant for Access Equipment and Facilities Award Agreement
(Agreement), dated for reference purposes the ,,2j day of 'Xis -e_ , 2013, is
made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa (City) and Dubuque
Community School District (School District).
Whereas, Section 6(b) of the Cable Franchise Agreement between City and
MCC Iowa, LLC, dated June 5, 2005, provides for a Capital Grant for Access Equipment
and Facilities for capital support for PEG and I -Net use; and,
Whereas, School District has submitted a grant application; and,
Whereas, City has approved the grant application, on the terms and conditions
set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN CITY AND SCHOOL
DISTRICT AS FOLLOWS:
1. City hereby awards a grant (the Grant) to School District in the amount of
seven thousand four hundred dollars ($7,400.00).
2. The Grant must be used solely for the purpose(s) described in School
District's application for funding, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein.
3. All equipment and facilities purchased with the Grant shall remain the
property of City. School District shall name City as a Loss Payee under School
District's property insurance policy covering the equipment and facilities.
4. Any unused portion of the Grant shall be credited to City's Capital Grant
fund.
5. All equipment and facilities purchased with the Grant shall be used solely
for non-commercial purposes.
6. All programming produced by School District shall air on the educational
access channel reserved for School District.
7. Failure by School District to abide by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement may result in forfeiture of the equipment and facilities purchased with
the Grant. City shall provide written notice to School District of any such failure
and School District shall have thirty (30) days in which to correct such failure. In
the event School District fails to cure such failure within such thirty (30) day
period, School District shall within ten (10) days thereafter return all equipment
and facilities purchased with the Grant and the balance of any Grant funds
remaining to City.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
By:
Mich a s C. Van Mil!igen
City Manager
Date:
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