KCRT Cable TV
Mission: “Get Richmond’s Voice Heard” – throughout Richmond, throughout the East Bay, and around the world. The Cable Television Division provides for the 24-7 Operation of the City’s Cable TV station, KCRT. This serves to promote services, events, resources, and opportunities of the City of Richmond, other regional government agencies, both national and regional non-profit organizations and Cable and on the web through video streaming.
Overview
Using KCRT, KCOR, the City’s Traffic Information & Safety (TIS) AM radio station, and KCRT.com’s video streaming Broadcast Transmitter & Tower for the web, the Cable Television Division disseminates emergency information from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during times of crisis or disaster.
The Cable Television Division monitors the Cable Franchise, resolves cable disputes, and works with the franchise negotiations team to review a new cable franchise agreement due to expire December 2007.
KCRT staff provides Audio and Video Technical Assistance & Training for Departments. This includes Power Point assessment and assistance, video equipment rental (video cameras, laptop, projector, and screen for display) with training and/or set assistance. The Division also provides video production for special projects that are not originally slated for air on KCRT. These include promotional materials and specialty video projects such as training videos for departmental use and on-air and on-line video. Satellite Receiver The Cable Television Division assists other departments with negotiating Telecom Leases to gain the best value for the City’s Right of Way and Property.
All funding for KCRT’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) are coming from Cable Franchise Fees and the Promoting Electronic Government (PEG) Pass-Thru, based on 40 cents per subscriber per month.
Production Truck
FY2007-08 CIP Budget E-1 KCRT Television
Program Highlights
Broadcast Transmitter & Tower
Project Cost: $130,000 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
As part of our commitment to Public Safety during a disaster, broadcast or microwave technology is needed to get the signal out to the public, whether cable is operational or not. The associated operating costs will come from future budgets beginning in FY2007-08.
KCOR Relocation
Project Cost: $15,000 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
The scheduled move of KCOR radio will coincide with the relocation of the Hall of Justice.
Media Center Upgrade
Project Cost: $50,000 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
This upgrade is needed to constantly improve our services and remain up-to-date with current technology.
Production Equipment
Project Cost: $150,000 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
To increase KCRT’s ability to record events around Richmond, a truck will be purchased and converted into a production field vehicle. The cost of the truck is approximately $35,000 which is budgeted under Equipment Services and does reflect KCRT CIP 5-year plan. Other equipment that will be required for the conversion are cameras and a Microwave Transmission System.
Satellite Receiver & Dish
Project Cost: $7,500 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
The satellite dish at City Hall and the receiver in the KCRT studio is in need of replacement.
FY2007-08 CIP Budget E-2 KCRT Television
Studio Upgrade
This project will upgrade Studio 1 and complete construction of Studio 2.
Project Cost: $50,000 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
Upgrade Playback System
Project Cost: $5,000 Funding Source: Cable Franchise Fees, Equipment Rental
This upgrade is an addition to an existing playback system and involve adding two more channels.
FY2007-08 CIP Budget E-3 KCRT Television
FY2006-2007 through FY2010-2011 CIP
2006-2011 2006-2007 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 5yr Strategic Goals 5yr Goal 1-yr Target Estimate 1-yr Target 2-yr Target
Performance Outcome: 1 - % of CIP projects delivered within 2 months of approved 100% 25% 25% 66% 73% baseline schedule
2 - % of CIP projects that are completed** within the 95% 95% 95% 95% 95% approved baseline budget
3 - Project delivery costs (exclusive of city-wide overhead) as % of the total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% construction costs for completed costs: less than $500,000- between $500,000 and $3M- greater than $3M- Total (all construction
costs)
4 - % of operations and maintenance divisions rating new or rehabilitated capital 80% 80% 80% 80% 80% facilities as being functional and sustainable after first year of use
5 - % of customers rating new or rehabilitated CIP projects as meeting established goals (4 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% or better based on a scale of 1-5)
FY2007-08 CIP Budget E-4 City of Richmond FY2007-2008 FY2011-12 CIP KCRT
FY2006-07 FY2006-07 Project No. Project Name Adopted Actual FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12 5 Year Total K700001 Broadcast Transmitter and Tower $0 $0 $30,000 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 $130,000 K700010 Cable Franchise Re-Negotiation $0 $0 $250,000 $0 $0 $0 $250,000 K700002 KCOR Relocation $15,000 $0 $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $15,000 K700006 Media Center $50,000 $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 K700009 Production Equipment $150,000 $0 $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $150,000 K700011 Satellite Receiver and Dish $7,500 $0 $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,500 K700004 Studio Upgrade $0 $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $50,000 K700003 Upgrade Playback System $5,000 $0 $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,000 Airconditioning/KCRT North $35,000 $0 Microwave Transmission System $7,000 $0 $0 Subtotal KCRT $269,500 $0 $307,500 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $657,500
Total Funded $269,500 $0 $307,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $307,500
Total Unfunded $0 $0 $0 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $350,000
Fund No. Fund Sources KCRT Revenue $269,500 5001 KCRT - Cable Television $307,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 $307,500 UNF Unfunded $0 $0 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $350,000 $0
Total KCRT $269,500 $0 $307,500 $350,000 $0 $0 $0 $657,500 E-5 E-6 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: Broadcast Transmitter and Tower
Project Manager: Cecliy McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Broadcast Transmitter, Tower & LPTV Licensing.
Project ID: K700001 Project Location: 2544 Barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: System Enhancement Project Type: Licensing Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: To be able to send out information during disaster.
Total Estimated Cost: $130,000
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $30,000 $0 $0 $0 $0
UNF Unfunded $0 $100,000 $0 $0 $0 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: KCOR Relocation
Project Manager: Cecily McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Move radio station from 3rd floor Police Department to KCRT North on a seperate external tower.
Project ID: K700002 Project Location: 2544 Barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: System Enhancement Project Type: Infrastructure Redevelopment and Improvement Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: The space is now occupied as an office and the radio station is prone to getting disconnected or made inaccessible. Also, to make public communications more centralized, to put them on a tower that is not on a building for better survival during a quake.
Total Estimated Cost: $15,000
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $15,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 E-7 E-8 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: Media Center
Project Manager: Cecily McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Cameras, projectors, microphones, podiums, set dressing, screens, dressing, recorders and other such technical items needed by various departments.
Project ID: K700006 Project Location: 2544 Barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: Enhance or Expand Existing Asset Project Type: Equipment-New and Replacement Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: To support all the technical needs of various departments for checkout rather than external renting. There would be initially an elavated cost with some annual monies for upgrading, replacing and renewal of equipment.
Total Estimated Cost: $50,000
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: Production Equipment
Project Manager: Cecily McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Truck and equipment with 37' mast and microwave antenna system, four cameras and DVRs.
Project ID: K700009 Project Location: 2544 Barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: System Enhancement Project Type: Equipment-New and Replacement Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: Field shooting and disaster coverage.
Total Estimated Cost: $150,000
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $150,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 E-9 E-10 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: Satellite Receiver and Dish
Project Manager: Cecily McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Replacing dish and receiver.
Project ID: K700011 Project Location: 2544 Barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: System Enhancement Project Type: Equipment-New and Replacement Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: Dish has rusted out, receiver can not receive latest bands.
Total Estimated Cost: $7,500
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $7,500 $0 $0 $0 $0 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: Studio Upgrade
Project Manager: Cecily McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Replacement and new cameras, remote control camera system, lighting grid microphones, set decorations, drapes and electrical wiring.
Project ID: K700004 Project Location: 2544 barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: Enhance or expand existing asset Project Type: Public Facilities-New and Renovations Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: Current studio cameras are 16 years old, with adding the second studio to be used for training productions, we need new cameras and complete set up for Studio #2.
Total Estimated Cost: $50,000
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $50,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 E-11 E-12 Richmond 2007/08-2011/12 Capital Improvement Program Project Description Report
Project Name: Upgrade Playback System
Project Manager: Cecily McMahan
Department Responsible: KCRT
Project Description: Adding the second two channels to KCRT's playback system.
Project ID: K700003 Project Location: 2544 Barrett Avenue Estimated Operation and Maintenance Cost: $0 Project Intent: System Enhancement Project Type: Information System Estimated Start Date: 07/01/2007 Estimated Completion Date: 06/30/2008 Justification: Gives the City more options for the use of the video in City services.
Total Estimated Cost: $5,000
Source Of Funding
Fund No Fund Name FY2007-08 FY2008-09 FY2009-10 FY2010-11 FY2011-12
5001 KCRT - Cable Television $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0