C2023-0959

That with respect to Verbal Report C2023-0959, the following be adopted, ;after amendment: That Council direct Administration to: 1. Bring a briefing back to Council on 2023 October 3 Public Hearing Meeting of Council on: a. the history of Local Access Fees; b. any previous research conducted into potential changes to Local Access Fees; and c. a history of surplus local franchise fee revenue that has been added to the Reserve for Future Capital and an overview of spending on City of Calgary projects from that reserve since 2008 2. Report back to the 2023 December 19 Strategic Meeting of Council on: a. what a potential change to Local Access Fees could look like in the current volatile environment; b. what the budget implications to The City of Calgary would be; and c. what the positive impacts could be for Calgarians. 3. Report back through the 2023 November Adjustments to the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets on options to provide an affordability program for Calgarians in advance of any potential changes to Local Access Fees. 4. Direct that the Closed Meeting discussions be held confidential pursuant to Section 24 (Advice from officials) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.