Why does the current franchise agreement cover a 15-year term?
The terms of franchise agreements are negotiable. Most recent agreements last for 10 years or less due to the fast pace of technology. Some have been as short as five years. However, federal law says community needs assessments should occur three years before the end of a franchise agreement. Short-term agreements could therefore pose challenges in the renegotiation process.

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1. Why is Comcast the only cable provider in the county? What about competition?
2. Is a special tax district a solution to financing service extension to unserved areas?
3. How will the new franchise agreement address unserved areas in the county?
4. What percentage of the county does not have access to cable?
5. Are cable rates a part of the franchise agreement?
6. How will the new franchise agreement be enforced?
7. Can cable companies be removed from providing service if they do not perform as expected?
8. Why does the current franchise agreement cover a 15-year term?