§ A510-1. Purpose.

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Jackson (hereinafter referred to as the "Township") determined that Cablevision of Monmouth, Inc., (hereinafter referred to as "the company" or "Cablevision") has the technical competence and general fitness to operate a cable system in the Township, and by prior ordinance granted its municipal consent for Cablevision to obtain a nonexclusive franchise for the placement of facilities and the establishment of a cable television system in the Township; and

WHEREAS, by application for renewal consent filed with the Township and the Office of Cable Television on or about December 10, 2003, Cablevision has sought a renewal of the franchise; and

WHEREAS, the Township having held public hearings has made due inquiry to review Cablevision's performance under the franchise, and to identify the Township's future cable-related needs and interests and has concluded that Cablevision has substantially complied with its obligations under the franchise and has committed to certain undertakings responsive to the Township's future cable-related needs and interests; and

WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township has accordingly concluded that the consent should be renewed subject to the requirements set forth below; and that, provided Cablevision's proposal for renewal complies with the requirements set forth below, the Township's municipal consent to the renewal of the franchise should be given;

WHEREAS, the imposition by the Township of similar burdens and costs upon franchise competitors is assumed by both parties;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the Township of Jackson, County of Ocean, and State of New Jersey, as follows: