The Mt. Carmel City Council has heard the first reading of an ordinance that changes the wording of a portion of the cable television contract with New Wave Communications. Presently, the city collects what is called a cable franchise fee. City Clerk Rudy Witsman explains the change..

Witsman said the city won’t be losing any money with the name change to a service provider fee. Commissioners are expected to formally approve the change at their meeting in one week.