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jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, after extensive study the parties have determined that they can best achieve their goals by working together to encouragle the private sector to construct and deploy a wireless broadband network throughout each of their jurisdictions; and " WHEREAS, the sharing of resources and information, and the cooperation in the negotiations and ultimate contractual relationship with a private sector communications entity to construct, deploy, operate and maintain a wireless broadband network would benefit the citizenry of each of the parties; and WHEREAS, the parties desire Ito coordinate and cooperate in the negotiation, administration and monitoring of an agreement with a private sector entity, and the exercise of their police powers with respect to such a wireless broadband network; to collectively research and study wireless broadband telecommunications matters; and on an ongoing basis to address common concerns, investigate mutual solutions to challenges, and new means of achieving common objectives pertaining to wireless broadband networks in their jurisdictions, so as to increase broadband opportunities for all residents, businesses and visitors, improve efficiency in the management of communications issues and government operations, and to encourage the best possible wireless broadband services to all subscribers within their respective jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, Sections 29-1-203 and 29-1-401 ofthe Colorado Revised Statutes authorize political subdivisions of the State of Colorado to cooperate or contract to provide any lawfully authorized function, service or facility or to form and maintain associations to promote, through cooperative effort, the interest and welfare of each. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration ofthe mutual covenants and promises hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows: 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Agreement is to share information and resources pertaining to wireless broadband networks, to coordinate and cooperate in the negotiation, administration and monitoring of an agreement with a private sector entity, and the exercise of their police powers with respect to such a wireless broadband n(~twork, to investigate mutual solutions to challenges pertaining to wireless broadband networks, and to explore new means of achieving common objectives pertaining to wireless broadband networks in Member jurisdictions, so as to increase broadband opportunities for all residents, businesses and visitors, improve efficiency in the management of communications issues and government operations, and to encourage the best possible wireless broadband services to all subscribers. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF COLORADO WIRELESS COMMUNITIES. The parties hereby create an intergovernmental entity to be known as the "Colorado Wireless Communities", or "CWC". CWC shall be separate from its Members, but governed by the parties according to the terms hereof. The central communications address and headquarters of CWC shall be 480 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado, 80226-3105, initially, although CWC Members may vote following execution to change said address among parties, establish an independent headquarters, or adopt such other practices Colorado Wireless Communities IrrtergovernmentalAgreement Final; 4/9/07 Page 2