SiFi Networks Franchise Agreem-2014-06-19

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FRANCHISE AGREEMENT THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of 2014, by and between the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (hereinafter "Louisville Metro"), and SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances and Sections 163 and 164 of the Kentucky Constitution, the Louisville Metro solicited bid proposals from parties interested in obtaining franchises to erect, install or maintain communications facilities or provide communication services by use of said communication facilities within the confines of Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky; and WHEREAS, SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. submitted a bid proposal to Louisville Metro for a communications services franchise pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. Series 2014, Louisville Metro granted to SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. for a period of twenty (20) years, a non-exclusive franchise to erect, install or maintain communications facilities or provide communication services by use of said communication facilities within the confines of Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky pursuant to Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances. WHEREAS, Louisville Metro and SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. have entered into this Franchise Agreement to memorialize the award by Louisville Metro to SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. of said franchise pursuant to the terms and conditions reflected in Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances.

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Louisville franchise agreement with SiFi Networks to build a broadband network

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FRANCHISE AGREEMENT

THIS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT made and entered into this day of

2014, by and between the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government (hereinafter

"Louisville Metro"), and SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of

Ordinances and Sections 163 and 164 of the Kentucky Constitution, the Louisville Metro

solicited bidproposals from parties interested in obtaining franchises to erect, install or maintain

communications facilities or provide communication services by use of said communication

facilities within the confines of Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky; and

WHEREAS, SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. submitted a bid proposal to

Louisville Metro for a communications services franchise pursuant to the requirements of

Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances.

WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. Series 2014, Louisville Metro granted to

SiFiNetworks Louisville, L.L.C. for a period of twenty (20) years, a non-exclusive franchise

to erect, install or maintain communications facilities or provide communication services by use

of said communication facilities within the confines of Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky

pursuant toChapter 116.70 - 116.99 ofthe Louisville Metro Code ofOrdinances.

WHEREAS, Louisville Metro and SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. have entered into this

Franchise Agreement to memorialize the award byLouisville Metro to SiFi Networks Louisville,

L.L.C. of said franchise pursuant to the terms and conditions reflected in Chapter 116.70 -

116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances.

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NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements

containedherein the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Louisville Metro

and SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. hereby agree to incorporate the foregoing recitals as if fully

set forth herein and further agree as follows:

1. Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances is

incorporated hereinby reference in its entirety and shallapply as if fully set forthherein.

2. The bid of SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. for said franchise, which is attached

heretoas Exhibit "A", is incorporatedherein by referencem its entirety and shall apply as if fully

set forth herein.

3. Louisville Metro has granted unto SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. a non

exclusive franchise, for a term of ten (20) years to erect, install or maintain communications

facilities or provide communication services by use of said communication facilities within the

confines of Louisville/Jefferson County, Kentucky and as more specifically identified in the

above- mentioned bid pursuant to Chapter 116.70 - 116.99 of the Louisville Metro Code of

Ordinances.

4. The franchise memorialized in this Franchise Agreement shall commence ,

2014, and shall expire on .

5. SiFi Networks, L.L.C, does hereby bind itself, its successors and assigns, to

faithfully and fully perform each and every condition of said franchise as memorialized in this

Agreement, and further to faithfully perform all acts required of it as the purchaser of said

franchise.

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6. This Franchise Agreement memorializes the agreement between the parties and

shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective successors in interest to the

parties hereto.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Louisville Metro and SiFi Networks Louisville, L.L.C. have

executed this Franchise Agreement as their free and voluntary act and deed effective as of the

day and year first above written.

LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON SIFI NETWORKS LOUISVILLE, L.L.C.COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT

By:

Greg Fischer, Mayor Its:

APPROVED AS TO FORM ANDLEGALITY:

Michael J. O'Connell

Jefferson County Attorney

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Louisville Metro

Communications Franchise Application(This application mustbefiled with ten {10) additional copies)^

UAV 0 2 2014

(For more detail onapplication requirements andcommunications franchises generally, please review Louisville Metro Code of Ordinances§116.70-115.99 at wvw.louisviliekv.eov/economicdeveioDmentl

Applicant Information

Applicant Name; SiFI Networks Louisville LLC

(Complete Legal Name as Registered withthe Kentucky Secretary ofState)

Address: 2711 Centerville Rd, Suite 400,

City: Wilmington State: DE

E-mail Address: [email protected]

Phone Number; +44 1691 880 578

Local Representative Information

Name: Scott Bradshaw

Address: 13 New North Street

City: London

E-mail Address; [email protected]

Phone Number: (408),520.9208

Emergency Contact Information:

Zip Code; 19808

Fax Number; +44 1691 880 028

Zip Code: WCIN 3PJ

Fax Number; +44 1691 880 028

Description of ProposedSystem Design (LMCO § 116.71(D)(1)(c)): High count fiber opticcable network thateminates from multiple points of presence within LMG to a premise.

Description of All Types ofService Proposed (LMCO § 116.71 (D)(1)(d)): SiFi Networks Louisville LLC will notdeliver anyservice over the network. Services provider(s) will manage, operate and deliver IP based services toany requesting premise subscriber, which may include but not limited to internet, voice and video.

Disclosure of Ownership of Facilities (LMCO § 116.71 (D)(1)(e)): SiFi Networks Louisville LLC

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Additional Requirements - Please submit the following:

1. Atechnical description of the type of system proposed by the applicant and the applicant's plan for theinstallation of the system (Please see LMCO § 116.71 (D)(1)(f) for specific requirements for description).

2. The engineering statement required by LMCO § 116.71 (D)(1)(g).

3. Copy of the applicant's certificate of authority from the Public Service Commission ("PSC") or asigned statement that applicant Is not lawfully required to have such certificate from the PSC.

4. Copy of the applicant's certificate of authority from the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") or asigned statement that the applicant is not lawfully required to have such certificate from the FCC.

5. Copy of all required insurance policies and certificates with a signed statement from Louisville Metro'sInsurance and Risk Coordinator that such policies and certificates are acceptable to LouisvilleMetro.

6. Astatement signed by the applicant that the applicant agrees to be bound by all provisions of theFranchise and agrees to obtain all application permits and authorizations prior to constructing,installing or operating a System in the right-of-way.

7. Filing Fee

8. Supplementary, additional or other information that the applicant deems reasonable for consideration.

Louisville Metro hereby puts the applicant on notice of the following:

1. Applications may be modified at any time prior to the opening of the applications, provided that any

modifications must be duly executed in the manner that the applicant's application must be executed.

2. Louisville Metro reserves the right to require such supplementary, additional or other information that

It deems reasonable necessary for its determinations.

3. Louisville Metro reserves the right to waive all formalities and/or technicalities where the best interest

of Louisville Metro may be served.

4. Franchises shall be granted In accordance with Kentucky Constitution Sections 163 and 164. Allfranchiseesshall be required to obtain and maintain any necessary and lawful permit, license certification, grant,registration or any other authorization required by any appropriate governmental entity.

5. Any franchise granted pursuant to this application shall take effect and be in force from and after theeffective date of a resolution granting a franchise, provided that on or before said date, franchisee shall:

a. Enter into and execute such contracts and documents as required by LouisvilleMetro that areconsistent with the terms and provisions of LMCO § 116.71-116.99.

b. File certificates of Insurance as required by LMCO § 116.71-116.99.

c. File such bond or bonds as required by LMCO§ 116.71-116.99.

d. Advise the Director of Finance In writing of Franchisee's address for mail and official notificationsfrom Louisville Metro.

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CERTIFICATION

Applicant hereby certifies that the information provided by the applicant is true and correct and that the personsigning on behalf of the applicant Isauthorized to do so. Applicant further acknowledges and certifies that Isshallbe responsible to certify to Louisville Metro any material changes to the Information provided in the completedapplication during the term of any Franchise.

Complete Legal Name of Applicant: Ben Bawtree-Jobson

By: "^2—Title: President

Date: May 1, 2014

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NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

Information submitted on applications is a public record under the Kentucky Open Records Act, Sections 61.870, et.seq. of the Kentucky Revised Statutes. Under that law, certain kinds of proprietary and trade information areexempt from disclosure. Should an applicant believe that any Information required to be submitted involvesconfidential proprietary or trade Information, the applicant should contact the iVIetro PublicWorks Departmentbefore the application is filed and request a determination as to whether the information is covered by theexemption. If no such request is made prior to the filing of the application, the applicant will be deemed to havewaived any entitlement to confidentiality under the Open Records Act.

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