Cable Commission - August 13, 2026

The WatchWCTV Cable Commission meeting on August 13, 2026, focused primarily on budget planning and operational updates related to WCTV and the city's fiber network project. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming budget process for 2027, where staff plan to propose funding requests to city council for WCTV and communications functions, including potential staff additions and expanded marketing and communications efforts. The commission also discussed the progress of the fiber network construction, which is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2026, and the ongoing installations of fiber internet and streaming TV services. Consideration is being given to options and costs for accelerating installations, with potential budget adjustments to be reviewed by the public service committee. Additionally, the commission addressed the broadcasting of local school athletic events on WCTV, emphasizing no additional cost to the community or schools and exploring opportunities for advertising revenue in the future. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the upcoming budget season and the timeline for budget adoption by city council.