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Main Office

Phone:   503-823-5385

Fax:      503-823-5370

franchiseinfo@ci.portland.or.us 

 

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Mailing address:

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 1305

Portland OR 97204

 

Learn More About Us 

 

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Governmnet BlueWorks Member

 

 

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Budget Advisory Committee (BAC)

 

Go to the OCCFM Upcoming

Events calendar for scheduled

BAC meetings.

 

Additional information on the

City’s Budget can be found by

Clicking here

Welcome to the Office of Cable Communications & Franchise Management

  

Office Profile

  • We administer utility franchises/licenses for the City of Portland and cable franchises for the Mt. Hood Cable Regulatory Commission.
  • We generate the second largest revenue source to the City’s general fund, nearly $70 million annually.
  • Our small staff has a national reputation and our advice is sought out by local governments across the United States.
  • One Mt. Hood Cable Commission member said recently, "We have a crack staff that is nationally recognized for its expertise.

Notice of Public Hearing

December 10, 2009

On December 10, 2009 at 9:30 am staff will be conducting a Hearing on proposed Administrative Rules pursuant to staff’s existing jurisdiction and responsibilities as set forth in City Code Chapters 3.114, 7.12, and 7.14. The Rules are designed to:

  • Clarify the applicability of Chapter 7.14 to wireline telephone providers operating in the City;
  • Propose standard cover report forms for regular fee and tax payments; and
  • Provide for a Settlement Report to be included with financial settlements filed by staff for review by the City Council.

Additional information can found by clicking on the "Public Hearing - Utility Franchise Management" or by going to Upcoming Events link (to the right).


Franchise Management
List of Franchises, Franchise Report, Franchise Application
Cable Communications
Link to MHCRC, Cable Communication information
News
Current issues and telecommunications news
Utility License Code
City Code Section 7.14 (utility licenses & fees): amendments, Administrative Rules, and related information.
Director's Information

 

David Olson

 Director

 

Office of Cable Communications and Franchise Management 

Director's Quarterly Calendar 

 

Amanda Fritz, Commissioner

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