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Town of Wilmington AgendaPacket Meeting Agenda and Local Laws 2026-06-24

Wilmington Grants 15-Year Cable Franchise to Spectrum

Town of WilmingtonSPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC DBA CHARTER COMMUNICATIONSJune 24, 2026

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Description

The Town of Wilmington is approving a 15‑year non‑exclusive cable television franchise agreement with Spectrum Northeast, LLC, locally known as Charter Communications, for construction and operation of a cable system in the Town’s streets. The agreement includes a 5% franchise fee on gross cable revenues, PEG channel capacity, insurance and indemnification obligations, and takes effect upon NYPSC approval.

Contract Details

Vendor

SPECTRUM NORTHEAST LLC DBA CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS

Agency

Town of Wilmington, NY

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

June 24, 2026

Contract Term

Fifteen (15) years from NYPSC approval date

Renewal Info

Franchise runs for an initial 15‑year term from the NYPSC approval (Effective Date). Renewal procedures will follow Section 626 of the federal Cable Act; franchise may be modified or terminated earlier under specified change‑in‑law and equal protection provisions.

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