Article 47. Authorize Expenditure from PEG Access & Cable-Related Fund

ARTICLE 47. To determine whether the Town will appropriate the amount required for the total expenses of the PEG Access and Cable-Related Fund, to be expended during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 under the direction of the Town Manager for necessary and expedient cable-related purposes, consistent with the Town’s license agreement with Comcast; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

Contract negotiations with Comcast are in their final stages. Currently, the Town currently receives 4.8% of all revenue generated by Comcast from the company’s Concord customers. This article proposes that the revenue from Comcast be appropriated, to be used only for cable-related purposes in accordance with the Town’s license agreement. PEG Access services are Public, Educational and Governmental local cable television channels. The Fiscal Year 2027 PEG Access Budget will be submitted and reviewed at a public hearing of the Finance Committee on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Article Motion

That the Town take affirmative action on Article 47 as printed in the Briefing Book.