Low power radio resolution -- Let's support this!!!!

[Doug Schuler]

Here is a city resolution introduced by Tina Podlodowski.  I think
it's GREAT.  I suggest contacting other council members and letting
them know your support it.

-- Doug


Resolution Number: 29967 


A RESOLUTION requesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to
adopt rules authorizing the
operations of low power FM radio broadcasting. 

Date introduced/referred: Jun 1, 1999 
Date adopted: Jun 7, 1999 
Status: ADOPTED 
Vote: 8-0 (Excused: Choe) 

Committee: Public Safety, Health & Technology 
Sponsor: PODLODOWSKI 

RESOLUTION __________________


A RESOLUTION requesting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to
adopt rules authorizing the operations of low power FM radio
broadcasting.

WHEREAS, according to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) 1998
Biennial Review of Broadcast Ownership Regulation, during recent years
there has been increasing ownership consolidation of radio stations; and

WHEREAS, the consolidation has raised the cost of radio stations, making
it more difficult for an independent operator to enter the broadcast
industry; and

WHEREAS, the FCC has recognized the need for community-oriented radio
broadcasting; and

WHEREAS, on January 28, 1999 the FCC proposed to license new 1000 watt
and 100 watt low power FM (LPFM) radio stations, and also sought comment
on establishing a third "microradio" class at power levels from 1-10
watts; and

WHEREAS, the Citizen’s Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Board
(CTTAB) has urged the City to support the establishment of low power FM
radio stations,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEATTLE, THE MAYOR CONCURRING, THAT:

Section 1. The City of Seattle supports the proposed changes to FCC
rules that would allow community-based low-power FM radio stations, in
order to increase broadcast diversity and expand opportunities for new
entrants into radio broadcasting.

Section 2.  The City of Seattle supports a rule limiting multiple
ownership by prohibiting any individual or entity from owning more than
one low power FM radio station.

Section 3.  The City of Seattle urges the FCC to enact rules that will
make this new radio service non-commercial and community based.

	Adopted by the City Council the _____ day of _______________, 1999, and
signed by me in open session in authentication of its adoption this
_____ day of _______________, 1999.

	________________________________________
	President of the City Council

THE MAYOR CONCURRING:

________________________________________
Paul Schell, Mayor

	Filed by me this _____ day of _______________, 1999.

	________________________________________
	City Clerk
(Seal)



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