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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 04111995 - 1.57 1.57 thru 1.58 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on April 11,1995, by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Smith, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Bishop NOES: None ABSENT: None \ ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: Correspondence Item No. 1.57 LETTER dated March 30, 1995, from D. Trotta, General Manager, Viacom Cable, 550 Garcia Avenue, Pittsburg 94565, advising that Viacom Cable and RCS are agreeing to toll the running of the 120 day period effective March 27, 1995, until further notice, triggered by delivery of the Federal Communications Commission Form 394. "REFERRED TO CABLE TV ADMINISTRATOR 1.58 LETTER dated March 28, 1995, from R. Rusay, President of the Board of Directors and L. Sly, Executive Director, Contra Costa Food Bank, P.O. Box 271966, Concord 94527, requesting the endorsement of the Board of Supervisors in its building campaign for a new food distribution center in Contra Costa County. "APPROVED REQUEST i hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Superrg�sors o�n�the date shown. (J�n.til.. l 1 1 Aq 5 ATTEPHI BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator ByA hkO LA,— Deputy cc : Correspondent Cable TV Administrator • VIACOACABLE More of What You're Looking For© iREMarch 30, 1995 CEIVE® W3 .1 I9A6 CLERK RD OSUPERVISORS CtJNTRA COSTA C0-______ Chairperson Gayle Bishop and Board of Supervisors Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street, 1st Floor, Room 106 Martinez, CA 94553-1291 Dear Chairperson Bishop and Board of Supervisors In a voice vote last Friday, March 24, the Senate passed a bill eliminating the minority tax certificate program and making elimination effective retroactively to January 17, 1995. The House of Representatives had already passed a similar bill on February 21, 1995. If signed by President Clinton, which is anticipated, it will become law. Viacom and RCS Pacific are obviously disappointed to see Congress craft tax policy on a retroactive basis. As you know, the sale to RCS is conditioned upon receipt of a minority tax certificate. While our parent company, Viacom Inc., is still committed to selling its cable systems, it is now considering other options in structuring a transaction. We don't want to keep you to a tight timetable while we consider our alternatives and await final resolution of the pending legislation. Therefore, to allow you the opportunity to attend to other matters, Viacom Cable and RCS are agreeing to toll the running of the 120 day period triggered by delivery of the FCC Form 394 until further notice. This tolling period is effective March 27, 1995 Thank you for your understanding and patience. Meanwhile, please be assured that Viacom continues its commitment to provide residents in Contra Costa County with the best in customer service and viewing choices. I am available, as in the past, to answer your questions and can be reached at 510-432-0401. Sincerely Dee Trotta General Manager DT:rcc 550 Garcia Avenue•Pittsburg,CA 94565•Telephone 510 432-0500 Viacom is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages business with Minority and Female-Owned Businesses.