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File ID: #1580
Resolution
Sponsored by: Commissioner Francis Suarez
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING COMCAST CABLE TO
INTRODUCE IMPROVED SENIOR DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CABLE
TELEVISION AND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, WHILE PRESERVING THE LEGACY
SENIOR DISCOUNT PACKAGE FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO NEIL SMIT,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COMCAST CABLE.
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 1580 Final Action Date:3/9/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION URGING COMCAST CABLE TO
INTRODUCE IMPROVED SENIOR DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CABLE
TELEVISION AND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, WHILE PRESERVING THE LEGACY
SENIOR DISCOUNT PACKAGE FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS; DIRECTING THE
CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO NEIL SMIT,
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF COMCAST CABLE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") is committed to giving back and improving the
quality of life for our seniors; and
WHEREAS, an enhanced senior discount opportunity will help to bridge the digital divide
for seniors, who are often on fixed or low income budgets; and
WHEREAS, it is intended that the enhanced senior discount opportunities will enable
seniors to get connected to the Internet in their homes and use it to communicate with friends
and family, access healthcare and financial information, and enjoy online news and
entertainment; and
WHEREAS, the City believes that the enhanced senior discount opportunities will help to
support the goal of digital equity and inclusion for all residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings set forth in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby urges Comcast Cable to introduce improved
senior discount opportunities for cable television and high-speed Internet, while preserving the
legacy senior discount packages for existing customers.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Neil Smit,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Cable.
Section 4. The Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.
1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: