MVCC’s Building Receives a Make Over
The facility received numerous upgrades and improvements throughout February.
Spring has sprung and the cleaning has begun! In our case, however, that also means improvements beyond a bit of tidying up. If you’ve not stopped by in a while, here’s what you may notice.
There is an additional access ramp from the parking lot, providing an option for either entry door. The main entrance to the building also has a handrail to the ramp, and a touch panel door open feature on both sides. Once inside you’ll be quick to notice the brick, now a crisp light gray that brightens the hallway. Check out the restored 1990 dedication plaque prominently displayed on the wall as well.
Both office floors and stairwells received a complete repainting, except for the television studio which has different wall material. The windows have been replaced too, which is a significant upgrade.
If you are on the first floor, check out master control’s old technology display where you can see all the tape formats used prior to MVCC’s digital playback conversion. The reception room and the producer edit suite wall have classic television manuals, historic pictures, and further vintage items.
We hope these improvements make your next visit more memorable. Thank you, as always, for making local media that matters and sharing those programs with the residents of the Miami Valley.
History
Miami Valley Communications Council is a municipal communications and technology organization representing the eight member cities of Centerville, Germantown, Kettering, Miamisburg, Moraine, Oakwood, Springboro and West Carrollton. The council also has affiliate agreements with other Miami Valley cities. MVCC was formed in 1975 as a council of governments to monitor, regulate, and administer common cable television franchise agreements, manage the operation of the council's cable access television channels, and develop and implement intergovernmental projects designed to strengthen communications between member cities and their citizens. A policy-making body consisting of delegates representing member cities governs the council.
Funding
MVCC is funded through franchise fees paid by the cable service provider. Franchise fees are rent that the cable company pays for placing its wires over or under the public rights-of-way (streets.) MVCC uses these franchise fees to support its community access television activities, cooperative intergovernmental projects, and to explore new and changing technologies that will benefit member communities. The council, in turn, provides many services to our communities at little or no cost.