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September 8, 2020 1. Mark Geduldig-Yatrofsky, P. O. Box 50141, commented in support of the Broadband Authority but opposed to the appointment of the mayor and council as the initial board of directors. Motion by Mr. Moody, and seconded by Mr. Battle, to adopt the following resolution, and was adopted by the following vote: ““RESOLUTION FORMING THE PORTSMOUTH COMMUNITY BROADBAND NETWORK AUTHORITY. WHEREAS , the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City to form an authority to be known as the Portsmouth Community Broadband Network Authority, under the provisions of the Virginia Wireless Service Authorities Act, Chapter 54.1 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended; and WHEREAS, City Council finds that creation of the Authority will serve an essential public purpose by increasing the quality and availability of broadband internet services in the City of Portsmouth, and further economic development, education, and quality of life for its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, that an Authority is hereby created under the provisions of the Virginia Wireless Service Authorities Act, the Articles of Incorporation of which are as follows: ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE PORTSMOUTH COMMUNITY BROADBAND NETWORK AUTHORITY The City of Portsmouth, Virginia, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia, has by resolution adopted these Articles of Incorporation pursuant to the Wireless Service Authorities Act (the “Act”), Chapter 54.1 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, following advertisement and public hearing as required by law. ARTICLE I NAME AND ADDRESS The name of the authority is the “Portsmouth Community Broadband Network Authority” (“Authority”). The address of the principal office of the Authority shall be at 801 Crawford Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704. ARTICLE II TERM OF THE AUTHORITY The Authority shall exist for a term of 50 years as a political subdivision, and as thereafter extended in accordance with the Act, unless earlier dissolved in accordance with the Act. ARTICLE III CREATING JURISDICTION The creating jurisdiction is the City of Portsmouth, Virginia, a municipal corporation of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Although the City of Portsmouth will appoint members of the Authority Board of Directors pursuant to Article V of these Articles of Incorporation, the Authority shall have no “members” as that term is defined in the Virginia Non-Stock Corporation Act, Chapter 10 of Title 13.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended.