City to settle with Mediacom

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 | 12:25 p.m. CST

COLUMBIA — The city of Columbia will settle its lawsuit against Mediacom for $200,000.

The City Council voted unanimously at its meeting on Monday night to authorize City Manager Bill Watkins to settle the suit on the city’s behalf. The cable access provider will pay the city $200,000, and the city will drop claims to collect Mediacom’s outstanding franchise and video service provider fees.

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