Adds a new Article 16A to GS Chapter 160A authorizing cities to become providers of cable, video programming, telecommunications, broadband, or high-speed Internet access service to the public. Sets forth the requirements for offering the services, including establishing a separate enterprise fund; giving other service providers access to rights-of-ways, poles, and conduits; and prohibiting using funds from other public enterprises except when directly related. Authorizes public-private partnerships by contract with firms to expand or enhance public service. Sets forth requirements for public meetings before providing services and requests for proposals for private firms with which the city proposes to enter into a contract. Lists exemptions.
CITIES/COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE.
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TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING NEW AND ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC AND ENCOURAGING THE USE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES.Intro. by Hartsell, Newton, Meredith.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Apr 5 2011)
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Mon, 4 Apr 2011 Senate: Filed
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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 5 Apr 2011 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 511
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