Alsip trustees review renewed Xfinity franchise proposal for two Heritage apartment complexes

Village of Alsip committee members on June 8 discussed a proposed renewal of exclusive cable franchise agreements that would cover two village‑owned Heritage apartment complexes and about 512 apartments.

Roger Early, the village property manager, said the packet contains separate agreements for Heritage One (168 units) and Heritage Two (344 units) and that the proposed contract moves compensation from a sliding schedule to a flat rate, increasing from $50 to $150 per door. ‘‘It is a bump from $50 to $150 per door,’’ Early said, and he provided the board with estimated totals (about $25,200 for Heritage One and $51,600 for Heritage Two).

A Comcast representative introduced herself as Tana Parado and described her experience in the industry. ‘‘My name is Tana Parado. I’m a senior account executive for Comcast. I’ve been in the industry for 25 years,’’ she said. Raj and Roger recommended awarding the renewal to Comcast, noting the company’s proposal includes marketing support, two courtesy internet outlets for each complex’s clubhouse (down from three) and a revised renewal notice—after the initial five‑year term the automatic renewal period would be subject to 30‑day notice rather than 60 days.

Trustees asked for clarifications on unit counts and terms. Early confirmed the effective start date in the draft was May 1, 2026, and that the agreements renew automatically unless a party provides the stated notice. Trustees also asked how many residents subscribe; the presenter said cumulative take rate is roughly 57 percent.

Trustee McLaren recommended putting the item on the full board agenda for formal consideration at next week’s meeting so the board can decide whether to approve the franchise renewal. No final decision was made at the committee meeting.

What happens next: the renewal will appear on the board agenda next week for consideration and potential formal action.