Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District to contribute up to $100,000 from fees collected by the City from Austin’s cable providers for the purchase of equipment necessary for the operation of the Austin Independent School District educational access channel. Funding: $100,000 is available in the Operating Budget of the Austin Financial Services.

The City Council will consider authorizing an interlocal agreement with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) to contribute up to $100,000 from cable provider fees. These funds will be used by AISD to purchase essential equipment for their educational access channel, enhancing video production capabilities for live streaming and district events. The annual PEG fee contribution from cable providers is $1 million, and AISD will manage the equipment purchase and cover any remaining costs.

This agreement will help fund equipment for AISD's educational access channel, potentially improving the quality and availability of school-related programming and live events for residents.

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