LEGAL NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS MUNICIPAL ORDINANCES NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the following Ordinance was submitted in writing at a Meeting of the Township Council of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, held on June 23, 2026 introduced and passed on first reading and the governing body will further consider the same for second reading and final passage thereof at a Meeting to be held on July 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., prevailing time, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached, at the Municipal Building in said Township at which time and place a Public Hearing will be held thereon by the governing body, and all persons and citizens in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning same. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the Bulletin Board in the Municipal Building. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of said Ordinance will be made available at the Clerk's Office in said Municipal Building to the members of the general public who shall request the same. KHALED MADIN Township Clerk TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS MORRIS COUNTY, NJ ORDINANCE NO. 2026:30 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR THE OPERATION OF A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE TOWNSHIP OF PARSIPPANY - TROY HILLS, NEW JERSEY TO CSC TKR, LLC d/b/a CABLEVISION OF MORRIS WHEREAS, the governing body of the Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills (hereinafter referred to as the "Township") determined that CSC TKR, LLC d/b/a Cablevision of Morris, (hereinafter referred to as "the Company" or "Cablevision") had the technical competence and general fitness to operate a cable television system in the Township(as defined in Section 1 of this Ordinance), and by prior ordinance granted its municipal consent for Cablevision to obtain a non-exclusive franchise (the "Franchise") for the placement of facilities and the establishment of a cable television system in the Township; 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 applicable law and has committed to certain undertakings responsive to the Township's future cable-related needs and interests; WHEREAS, 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 embodies the commitments set forth below, the Township's municipal consent to the renewal of the Franchise should be given; and WHEREAS, imposition of the same burdens and costs on other competitors franchised by the Township is a basic assumption of the parties; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Mayor and Council of the Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills, County of Morris, and State of New Jersey, as follows: SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Ordinance the terms defined above shall have the meanings there indicated, and the following additional terms shall have the following meanings: (a) "Act" or "Cable Television Act" shall mean that statute of the State of New Jersey relating to cable television, known as the Cable Television Act, N.J.S.A. 48:5A-1 et seq. (b) "Application" shall mean Cablevision's application for Renewal of Municipal Consent, which application is on file in the Township Clerk's office and is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof, except as modified, changed, limited or altered by this Ordinance. (c) "Board" shall mean the Board of Public Utilities of the State of New Jersey or its successor agency. (d) "Township" shall mean the governing body of the Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills in the County of Morris, and the State of New Jersey. (e) "Company" shall mean CSC TKR, LLC d/b/a Cablevision of Morris, ("Cablevision") the grantee of rights under this Ordinance. (f) "FCC" shall mean the Federal Communications Commission. (g) "Federal Act" shall mean that federal statute relating to cable communications commonly known as the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, 47 U.S.C. Section 521 et seq. and the Telecommunications Act of 1996, or as those statutes may be amended. (h) "Federal Regulations" shall mean those federal regulations relating to cable television services, 47 C.F.R. Section 76.1 et seq. (and, to the extent applicable, any other federal rules and regulations relating to cable television, including but not limited to, those described in 47 C.F.R. Section 76.3), or as such regulations may be amended. (i) "Municipality" shall mean the area contained within the present municipal boundaries of the Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills in the County of Morris, and the State of New Jersey. (j) "Standard installation" shall mean the installation of drop cable to a customer's premise where the distance from the point of entry into the building being served is less than 150 feet from the active cable television system plant. (k) "State" shall mean the State of New Jersey. (l) "State Regulations" shall mean those regulations of the State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities relating to cable television. N.J.A.C. 14:17-1.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 14:18-1 et seq., or as such regulations may be amended. SECTION 2. STATEMENT OF FINDINGS A public hearing concerning the consent herein granted to Cablevision was held after proper public notice pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Act. Said hearing having been held and fully open to the public, and the Municipality having received all comments regarding the qualifications of Cablevision to receive this consent, the Township hereby finds Cablevision possesses the necessary legal, technical, character, financial and other qualifications to support municipal consent, and that Cablevision's operating and construction arrangements are adequate and feasible. SECTION 3. GRANT OF AUTHORITY The Township hereby grants to Cablevision its non-exclusive consent to place in, upon, along, across, above, over, and under its highways, streets, alleys, sidewalks, public ways, and public places in the Municipality poles, wires, cables, and fixtures necessary for the maintenance and operation in the Township of a cable television system or other communications facility, and for the provision of any communication service over such facilities. Operation and construction, pursuant to said consent, is conditioned upon prior approval of the Board of Public Utilities. SECTION 4. DURATION OF FRANCHISE This consent granted herein shall be non-exclusive and shall be for a term of ten (10) years from the date of issuance of a Certificate of Approval by the Board. SECTION 5. EXPIRATION AND SUBSEQUENT RENEWAL If Cablevision seeks successive consent, it shall, prior to the expiration of this consent, apply for a municipal consent and certificate of approval in accordance with N.J.S.A 48:5A-16, and applicable state and federal rules and regulations. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A-25.1, both the Township and Cablevision shall be bound by the terms of this municipal consent until such time as Cablevision converts the municipal consent (and any certificate of approval) into a system-wide franchise. SECTION 6. FRANCHISE TERRITORY The consent granted under this Ordinance to Cablevision shall apply to the entirety of the Township and any property hereafter annexed. SECTION 7. SERVICE AREA Cablevision shall be required to proffer video programming service along any public right-of-way to any person's residence within the "primary service area," as it exists on the effective date of any written approval order by the Board of this consent, at Cablevision's schedule of rates for standard and nonstandard installation. SECTION 8. EXTENSION OF SERVICE Cablevision shall extend service along any public right of way outside its primary service area to those residences, businesses, or other subscribers within the franchise territory which are located in areas that have a residential home density of twenty-five (25) homes per mile or greater (as measured from the then existing primary service area), or areas with less than twenty-five (25) homes per mile where residents, businesses, or other subscribers agree to share the cost of such extension in accordance with the line extension formula as provided by the Company in its application for municipal consent. SECTION 9. FRANCHISE FEE Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Cable Television Act, Cablevision shall pay to the Township, as an annual franchise fee, a sum equal to two percent (2%) of the actual gross revenues received from all recurring charges in the nature of subscription fees paid by subscribers for its cable television reception services in the Municipality. The Company may use electronic funds transfer to make any payments to the Township required under this Ordinance. In the event applicable law hereinafter permits a larger franchise fee to be collected, but does not fix the amount thereof, the Township and Cablevision shall negotiate in good faith with respect to the amount thereof; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be construed to permit the Township to require payment of a franchise fee by Cablevision that is higher than the fee paid by all other cable television service providers offering service in the Township. SECTION 10. FREE SERVICE Cablevision shall, upon written request, provide free of charge, one (1) standard installation and monthly cable television reception service to State or locally accredited public schools and municipal public libraries, as well as municipal buildings located within the Municipality as listed in Exhibit A of this Ordinance. SECTION 11. CONSTRUCTION/SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Cablevision shall perform construction and installation of its plant and facilities in accordance with applicable State and federal law. The Company shall be subject to the following additional construction requirements with respect to the installation of its cable plant and facilities in the Township: (a) In the event that the Company or its agents shall disturb any pavement, street surfaces, sidewalks, driveways or other surfaces, the Company shall at its sole expense restore and replace such disturbances in as good a condition as existed prior to the commencement of said work. (b) If at any time during the period of this consent, the Municipality shall alter or change the grade of any street, alley or other way or place, the Company, upon reasonable notice by the Township shall remove or relocate its equipment, at its own expense. (c) Upon request of a person holding a building or moving permit issued by the Township, the Company shall temporarily move or remove appropriate parts of its facilities so as to permit the moving or erection of buildings or for the performance of other work. The expense of any such temporary removal or relocation shall be paid in advance to the Company by the person requesting the same. In such cases, the Company shall be given not less than fourteen (14) days prior written notice in order to arrange for the changes required. (d) During the exercise of its rights and privileges under this consent, the Company shall have the authority to trim trees upon and overhanging streets, alleys, sidewalks and public places of the Township so as to prevent the branches of such trees from coming in contact with the wires, cables, conduits and fixtures of the Company. Such trimming shall be only to the extent necessary to maintain proper clearance for the Company's facilities. SECTION 12. TECHNICAL AND CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS Cablevision shall comply with the technical and customer service standards established for the cable industry under applicable federal and State laws, rules and regulations. SECTION 13. LOCAL OFFICE OR AGENT Cablevision shall establish and maintain during the entire term of this consent a local area business office or agent for the purpose of receiving, investigating and resolving complaints regarding the quality of service, equipment malfunctions and similar matters. Said office shall be open daily during normal business hours, and in no event less than 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. SECTION 14. DESIGNATION OF COMPLAINT OFFICER The Office of Cable Television is hereby designated as the complaint officer for the Township pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 48:5A-26. All complaints shall be reviewed and processed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.5. SECTION 15. LIABILITY INSURANCE Cablevision agrees to maintain and keep in force and effect at its sole cost at all times during the term of this consent, sufficient commercial general liability insurance naming the Township as an additional insured and insuring against loss by any such claim, suit, judgment, execution or demand in the minimum amounts of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury or death per occurrence stemming from or arising out of the Company's exercise of its rights hereunder. The Company shall also maintain an excess liability policy in the amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000). Cablevision shall indemnify, protect and save the Township harmless from and Against losses and physical damages to property, including those properties owned or under the control of the Township, and bodily injury or death of persons, including payments made under any worker's compensation law, which may arise out of or be caused by the actions of the Company, its agents or employees in connection with the construction, location, installation, operation, erection, maintenance, repair, replacement, removal or use of the cable television system within the Township as contemplated by this franchise; provided, however, that the Company shall not be required to indemnify, protect and save harmless for any losses and physical damages and bodily injury or death of persons which may arise out of or be caused by the negligent acts or omissions of the Township, its agents or employees SECTION 16. PERFORMANCE BOND Cablevision shall obtain and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, during the entire term of this Agreement, a bond to the municipality in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00). Such bond shall be to insure the faithful performance of its obligations as provided in this Franchi SECTION 17. RATES The rates of the Company for cable television service shall be subject to regulation to the extent permitted by federal and State law. SECTION 18. EMERGENCY USES Cablevision shall be required to have the capability to override the audio portion of the system in order to permit the broadcasting of emergency messages by the Township pursuant to state and federal requirements. The Company shall in no way be held liable for any injury suffered by the Township or any other person, during an emergency, if for any reason the Municipality is unable to make full use of the cable television system as contemplated herein. The Township shall utilize the state-approved procedures for such emergency uses. SECTION 19. EQUITABLE TERMS In the event that the service of another multi-channel video program provider not subject to the Township's regulatory authority within the Township creates a significant competitive disadvantage to Cablevision, the Company shall have the right to request from the Township lawful amendments to its Franchise that relieve it of burdens which create the unfair competitive situation. Should the Company seek such amendments to its Franchise, the parties agree to negotiate in good-faith appropriate changes to the Franchise in order to relieve the Company of such competitive disadvantages. If the parties can reach an agreement on such terms, the Township agrees to support the Company's petition to the Board for modification of the consent in accordance with N.J.S.A 48:5A-47 and N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.7. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on appropriate amendments to the franchise, the Township acknowledges that the Company shall have the right to petition the Board directly for such amendments in accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A-47 and N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.7; provided, however, the Township shall be under no obligation to support Cablevision's request for such relief from the Board. In any subsequent municipal consent, Township shall require, at a minimum, the same terms and conditions of any other provider of multi-channel video programming subject to the Township's regulatory authority as those contained in the instant consent. In the event such subsequent consent does not contain the same terms and conditions as the instant consent, Township agrees to support the Company's petition to the Board for modification of the consent in accordance with NJSA 48:5A-47 and NJAC 14:17-6.7 to relieve the Company of competitive disadvantages identified in the Company's petition. SECTION 20. REMOVAL OF FACILITIES Upon expiration, termination or revocation of this Ordinance, Cablevision at its sole cost and expense and upon direction of the Board, shall remove the cables and appurtenant devices constructed or maintained in connection with the cable services authorized herein, unless Cablevision, its affiliated entities or assignees should, within six (6) months after such expiration, termination or revocation obtain certification from the FCC to operate an open video system or any other federal or state certification to provide telecommunications. SECTION 21. PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS A. Cablevision shall continue to make available non-commercial public, educational and governmental (PEG) access services available to the residents of the Township as described in the Application for municipal consent. All Cablevision support for PEG access shall be for the exclusive benefit of Cablevision's subscribers. B. The Township agrees that Cablevision shall retain the right to use the PEG access channel, or portion thereof, for non-PEG access programming, during times when the Township is not utilizing the channel for purposes of providing PEG access programming. In the event that the Company uses said PEG access channel for the presentation of such other programming, the PEG programming shall remain the priority use and the Company's rights with respect to using the channel for non-PEG programming shall be subordinate to the Township's provision of PEG access programming on such channel. C. Cablevision shall have discretion to determine the format and method of transmission of the PEG access programming provided for in this Section 21. SECTION 22. EMPLOYEE IDENTIFIACTION Each employee of the Company who routinely comes into contact with members of the public at their places of residence must wear a picture identification card clearly indicating his or her employment with the Company. The photograph on the identification card shall prominently show the employee's name and/or identification number. Such employee shall prominently display such identification card and shall show it to all such members of the public. Each employee of any contractor or subcontractor of the Company who routinely comes into contact with members of the public at their places of residence must wear a picture identification card clearly indicating his or her name, the name of such contractor or subcontractor and the name of the Company. Notwithstanding any other provision of law regulating door-to-door solicitation or other sales activities undertaken on public or private property within the Municipality, including any licensing or permit obligations required for such activities, the obligations set forth in this Section 22 of this ordinance shall be the sole conditions governing the authorization and identification required for the entrance onto public or private property imposed upon Company or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors for the purpose of selling, marketing or promoting services offered by the Company to residents of the Municipality. SECTION 23. INCORPORATION OF APPLICATION All of the commitments contained in the Application and any amendment thereto submitted in writing to the Township by the Company except as modified herein, are binding upon Cablevision as terms and conditions of this consent. The Application and any other written amendments thereto submitted by Cablevision in connection with this consent are incorporated in this Ordinance by reference and made a part hereof, except as specifically modified, changed, limited, or altered by this Ordinance, or to the extent that they conflict with State or federal law. SECTION 24. CONSISTENCY WITH APPLICABLE LAWS This consent shall be construed in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, State and local laws, as such laws, rules and regulations may be amended from time to time. SECTION 25. SEPARABILITY If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof. SECTION 26. NOTICE Notices required under this Ordinance shall in writing and shall be mailed, first class, postage prepaid, to the addresses below. Either party may change the place where notice is to be given by providing such change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the time such change becomes effective. The time to respond to notices under this Ordinance shall run from receipt of such written notice. Notices to the Company shall be mailed to: Altice USA 1 Court Square West, 49th Floor Long island City, NY 11101 Attention: Senior Vice President for Government Affairs With a copy to: Cablevision of Morris c/o Altice USA 1 Court Square West Long island City, NY 11101 Attention: Legal Department Notices to the Township shall be mailed to: Township of Parsippany - Troy Hills 1001 Parsippany Blvd. Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 Attention: Business Administrator Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, regulatory notices from the Company to the Township which are required pursuant to federal and state law and regulations may be served electronically upon the Township, instead of by first class mail as described above, to an email address provided by the Township. SECTION 27. EFFECTIVE DATE AND BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITY APPROVAL This Ordinance shall take effect upon issuance of a Certificate of Approval as issued by the Board of Public Utilities that incorporates the material terms of this Ordinance. Nothing herein shall alter the right of the Company to seek modification of this Ordinance in accordance with N.J.S.A 48:5A-47 and N.J.A.C. 14:17-6.7. In accordance with N.J.S.A. 48:5A-25.1, the terms of this Ordinance will no longer be in effect upon Cablevision converting the municipal consent (and any certificate of approval) into a system-wide franchise. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that this Ordinance shall take effect upon the passage, and publication as required by law. June 29 2026 LNYS0546283 $368.16