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FROM: Sara Hoffman, Franchise Administrator
DATE: July 7, 1987
SUBJECT: Community Television Grant Program
Specific Request(s) or Recommendations(s) & Background & Justification
RECOMMENDATION
That the Board of Supervisors approve purchase of $10,000 of video
equipment for County-produced Community Television programs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Funds are from the Community Access Trust Fund which can be used only for
the support of Community Television in Contra Costa County under Ordinance
82-28. The Board of Supervisors is the administrator of these funds.
REASONS FOR -RECONMENDATION/BACKGROUND
The Board of Supervisors approved a Community Access Workplan in December
of 1986, including establishment of a community television grant program.
In April, 1987 grants of $500. were offered to County Departments to support
production of Community Television programs. Sixteen ( 16) County
Departments have expressed interest in the Grant. However, most
Departments expressed concern over lack of staff trained to do video
production and difficulty of renting/borrowing video equipment. .
Staff has organized a 9-hour training class for County Departments.
Depending upon demand, the class will be offered periodically.
Equipment would include a 1/2" camera, a 3/4" camera, decks, mikes, lights
and ancillary equipment. Two cameras are recommended so that meetings can
be video-taped (one stationary and the other portable for close-ups and
angle shots) . The 1/2" camera is easily portable and less expensive than
the 3/4" camera; however, the 3/4" maintains better clarity of images after
duplication. The equipment package is considered a good' "starter set. "
Departments will be able to use the equipment on a first-come, first-serve
basis as part of the grant program.
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Recommendation of Recommendation of
County Administrator Board Committee
Approve Other:
Signature(s) :
Action of Board on: Approved as Recommended Other
Vote of Supervisors I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
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