SHAMOKIN - Shamokin City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday night that increases the television cable franchise fee from Service Electric from 4 to 5 percent, which will generate much-needed revenue for the city.
The second reading of the ordinance, which will generate between $25,000 and $30,000 more revenue per year, was approved during a special brief meeting by Mayor George Rozinskie and Councilmen William Strausser, William Milbrand and R. Craig Rhoades. Councilman Michael Snyder was absent.
Solicitor H. Robert Mattis reported the city is allowed under the Pennsylvania Communications Act to raise the fee to a maximum of five percent. He said neighboring municipalities have already raised the fee or are planning to do so in the near future.
Council approved the first reading of the ordinance June 13.
No other business was conducted.