File #: RES-15:037    Version: 1 Name: Repeal RES-14:122
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2015 In control: Nominating and Rules Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/21/2015
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO REPEAL RESOLUTION 14:122 WHICH ESTABLISHED A SUDDENLINK COMPLAINT COMMITTEE
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
Indexes: Board/Commission
Attachments: 1. Suddenlink Franchise Letter, 2. RES 14 122
Related files: RES-14:122
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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS TO REPEAL RESOLUTION 14:122 WHICH ESTABLISHED A SUDDENLINK COMPLAINT COMMITTEE
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WHEREAS:  on August 5, 2014, the City Council for the City of Jonesboro approved Resolution 14:122 establishing a Complaint Committee to consider complaints pertaining to Cebridge Acquisitions, Co., LLC (Suddenlink) as stated in their franchise agreement with the City of Jonesboro; and
WHEREAS:  in March of 2015, Suddenlink received approval from the Arkansas Secretary of State for a state-based franchise agreement; and
WHEREAS:  the State Franchise Agreement supersedes the local franchise agreement and does not provide authority for a local committee to handle customer service complaints regarding the cable television operator; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, that Resolution 14:122 is hereby repealed and the Complaint Committee established by the City of Jonesboro to consider complaints pertaining to Suddenlink services is hereby disbanded.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 21st day of April, 2015.