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What is the name of your access center?

GrassRoots Community Television

Center's Phone and Address?

(970) 925-8000
110 E. Hallam St.
Suite 132
Aspen, CO 81611

Center's Website:

http://grassrootstv.org

Number of channels and type, P,E,or G?

CGTV Channel 11 (Community Government Television)
GrassRoots TV12 (P & E)

Years of operation?

36 years

Number of subscribers?

9595

Operating budget? Where does the funding come from?

2007:
Operating expenses: $454,454
Capital improvement: $110,186

Total income:$577,577:
Earned Income (Fees for Services):$216,339
Private Grants:$104,870
Fundraising events and contributions:$104,119;
Franchise Fees:$75,902
Local Government Grants: $60,500
Cable Company Grants: $15,000
Interest:$847

Length of current franchise and expiration date?

10 years 2009

Main income sources?

Production fees
Private Donors/Foundations
City Grants

Number of paid staff?

6 full time including intern, 1 part time

Playback system? Princeton, tightrope, etc (include as much info as you can about equipment or technology you use)

Tightrope
All programs mastered to DVD: DVD carousel playback
Server used for shorts/promos
DN! via satellite

Please list all groups your center is a member of (including the ACM):

Local Chambers of Commerce.