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File #: 24-0057    Version: Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/29/2024 In control: City Council Workshop
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action:
Title: Future Budgeting of Hudson Community Television Brief Description: At the request of City Council, HCTV and City staff will be present to discuss the HCTV budget.
Indexes: HCTV
Attachments: 1. HCTV council memo 8-27-2024, 2. AMENDED - HCTV 5 yr Plan - Aug. 2024, 3. HCTV 5 yr capital - draft 2025-2029, 4. HCTV staff cost allocation - 2024 budget

Title

Future Budgeting of Hudson Community Television

Brief Description: At the request of City Council, HCTV and City staff will be present to discuss the HCTV budget.

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Legislative History

Requested at the 4/9 workshop, discussed at the 6/11 workshop.

Purpose & Explanation

Staff has calculated time spent on various tasks including Public Access, City, Schools and general HCTV work.  Staff has also prepared information regarding depreciation of studio equipment, replacement costs, and percentages of content produced for the school district vs City.

The majority of staff time is spent for general HCTV tasks, such as preparing the weekly program schedule, maintenance/installation of equipment, and documenting community events.

Staff will be present to discuss these figures and answer any questions.

Timing Considerations

None.

Fiscal Impact

                       Currently Budgeted (Account #, $)

                       Supplemental Appropriation Required (Account #, $)

                       Appropriation Not Required.

 

Recommendation

Suggested Action

Staff recommends City Council review the HCTV budget and provide feedback on funding the shortfalls or next steps on how to proceed.

Submitted by,

Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager

Jeff Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Finance

Dan Gerbracht, HCTV Station Manager