South Dakota Record
Vermillion
Medium PriorityWater Utilitiesopen

Midco cable franchise extension

Summary

A ten-year extension keeps the 5% franchise fee — about $56,112 a year — flowing into the city's general fund. Free cable for city buildings now comes out of that fee under FCC rules.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

About $56,112 a year in franchise fees to the general fund.

✅Who benefits

All cable subscribers in city limits and city programs funded by the general fund.

Mentions & discussions (1)

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