A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TRIANGLE J COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (TJCOG) FOR ASSISTANCE IN ADDRESSING CABLE TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND TO ADMIT THE TOWN INTO MEMBERSHIP OF THE CABLE CONSORTIUM (2007-10-08/R-6)

WHEREAS, in response to the needs of its member governments, TJCOG has formed the Triangle J Cable Television Consortium (“Cable Consortium”), to assist its members in addressing their cable television and telecommunication responsibilities; and,

WHEREAS, in order to properly administer the Cable Consortium, TJCOG has secured a contractor that has substantial knowledge and experience in regulatory matters related to cable television administration, enforcement, right-of-way management, PEG management and implementation, and other matters necessary for local governments to retain their authority over the right-of-way and safeguard the public interest; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Chapel Hill is desirous of receiving assistance from the Triangle J Council of Governments regarding the aforementioned administrative and regulatory services and wishes to become a member of the Cable Consortium; and,

WHEREAS, TJCOG wishes to enter into an agreement with the Town of Chapel Hill to provide the stated services and admit the Town into membership of the Cable Consortium;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill that the Council authorizes the Town Manager to execute a contract with Triangle J Council of Governments for assistance in addressing cable television and telecommunication responsibilities and to admit the Town into membership of the Cable Consortium.

This is the 8^th day of October, 2007.