Franklin TV is the local access television organization for Franklin, Massachusetts. It operates three local TV channels - public access, education, and government. Franklin TV is funded through cable subscriber fees but operates independently of the cable companies and town. It has recently completed construction of a new studio facility and has expanded its services, producing over 400 locally-produced programs in 2013. Future plans include upgrading equipment and facilities further as well as constructing a new low-power FM radio station.

1. F-TV Overview F-TV Overview 2014-11-30 Franklin TV 2014-11-30.ppt

2. Who We Are
Local Access TV
An Overview
December 3, 2014
Copyright 2014, Franklin TV

3. Who We Are
• Our Organization
• Our Facilities
• Capital Expenditures
• Current Services
• Plans Going Forward
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4. Who We Are
• Our Funding comes from the cable services.
– We are included in subscribers monthly cable bill.
– Cable companies provide some additional funds.
• Franklin TV receives no town funding.
– We pay an annual PILOT fee for town services.
• PILOT is a Payment In Lieu Of Taxes.
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5. Who We Are
• We are not operated by the cable companies.
• We are not operated by the Town of Franklin.
– We operate Franklin’s 3 local TV channels.
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Public Access Education Government

6. Who We Are
• We are not operated by the cable companies.
• We are not operated by the Town of Franklin.
– We operate Franklin’s 3 local TV channels.
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7. Who We Are
• We are not operated by the cable companies.
• We are not operated by the Town of Franklin.
– We operate Franklin’s 3 local TV channels.
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8. Who We Are
• We are not operated by the cable companies.
• We are not operated by the Town of Franklin.
– We operate Franklin’s 3 local TV channels.
www.franklin.tv
• Franklin Community Cable Access, Inc.
– Mar. 2012, established as a 501(c)(3) corporation.
– Funded for first year of operation, $400,000.
– Nov. 2012, submitted our development plan.
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9. Where We Began
• Old Comcast Studio at 10 main Street
– Owned and operated by Comcast until 2007
• 600 square feet
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10. 2012, Development
• Researched several Access TV facilities
– Assessed community needs and best practices
– Evaluated facility designs and staffing
• Developed guidelines for our studio facility
– Greater than 3,000 square feet
– Main Studio height, 15 feet minimum
– First floor access for large item loading In/Out
– Quiet surroundings for sound recording
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11. 2013, Studio Design
• Purchased 23 Hutchinson St. Market
– F&P Molla Construction
– Dennis Colwell Architects
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12. 2014, Construction
• Our Completed Facility
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13. • Lobby
2014, Construction
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14. 2014, Construction
• Community Room
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15. 2014, Construction
• Community Room
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16. • Kitchen
2014, Construction
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17. 2014, Construction
• Interview Studio
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18. Capital Expenses
– Field Equipment: $35,919.67
– Edit Equipment: $14,201.92
– Distribution, Tech: $28,115.08
– Relocation, Tech: $45,669.33
– Renovations, Prep: $44,681.96
– Renovations: $934,310.10
– Chambers Projector: $10,095.43
– School Studio: $164,000.00
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19. Summary – To 12/01
• Real Estate Purchase: $382,000.00
• Capital Expenditures: $1,276,993.49
• Cash On Hand - DCU: $1,012,276.76
• Cash On Hand - Dean : $130,904.23
• Total OpEx Spend: $760,553.07 33
months
• OpEx Run Rate: $23,047.06 per
month
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20. Our Service Expansion
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21. Our Service Expansion
• 2011 – 197 Locally Produced Programs
• During our 2013 operating year we covered:
168 Public Access Programs
85 School/Sports Programs
50 School/Civic Events Programs
120 Government Meetings
Total: 423 Locally Produced Programs
(We provide all tech, resources & production labor.)
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22. Our Service Expansion
• 2011 – 32 Bulletin Board Messages, Total
• During our 2013 operating year we created:
250 Public Access Messages
15 Education Messages
37 Government Messages
(We create all TV-Ready production art.)
www.franklin.tv
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23. Our Public Service
• Organizations we support
• Creating a public good.
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24. Next Steps
• Upgrade Town Chambers Facility to HDTV
– Upgrade Earth Channel Stream Service
• Fiber connection to High School studio
• FTV Studios – Lighting & Tech Installation
– Upgrade our Channel Distribution Systems
– I.T. & Video Systems, Storage and Connectivity
– Convert Comcast to Digital Service
– Develop Internet HD Stream Support
• Construct a new FM Radio Station
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25. WFPR FM 102.9
• The FCC granted us an FM broadcast license
– We will construct/operate an FM radio station
– Allowed Power is 100 Watts (ERP) at 100 Feet
– Service Area – 4 mi (city), 10 mi (local) radius
– We plan a 24/7 programming schedule
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27. Thank You !
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28. TThhaannkkss ffoorr WWaattcchhiinngg!!
Public Access Education Government