Adoption- Ordinance 2566

This agreement grants Comcast Business Communications, LLC a non‑exclusive right to use the Township of Ocean’s public rights‑of‑way for the installation, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure for a 50‑year term, contingent on execution of a formal Rights‑of‑Way Use Agreement and proof of required insurance. The municipality retains the ability to grant similar rights to other entities, and CBC must indemnify the Township, repair any damages, and comply with all applicable laws and permits. No fixed monetary fees are disclosed; the vendor is responsible for “reasonable costs” incurred by the Township, including attorney fees, and must maintain $2 M general liability and $1 M excess insurance. The agreement is effectively a negotiated, sole‑source contract without a competitive bidding process. • Non‑exclusive right‑of‑way use for telecommunications (aerial and underground) • 50‑year term commencing in 2026, expiring in 2076, with no automatic renewal • Vendor must provide $2 M GL and $1 M excess insurance and indemnify the Township for all claims arising from its work • No explicit fees; vendor pays “reasonable costs” and township attorney fees • Municipality may grant similar rights to other parties; CBC may assign the agreement to affiliates with NJBPU approval