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TWC could commit to a beginning time, would then need to apply for permits (and has no control over the time period for obtaining the permits), and then could commit to a completion date by referencing a certain number of months after obtaining the permits. In response to a question from Mr. Patrick, Mr. Hourigan agreed that TWC could start with Southern Human Services Center because it does not involve the railroad or highway crossings. The group then took a break for lunch. When the group reconvened, it reviewed the mediator's handout, "To Do as of 9/22/04" and made the following points and decisions: Section i (c) Term of Grant In an earlier meeting, the parties had agreed to revisit this issue after all other substantive issues have been resolved. At this meeting, Mr, Patrick asked TWC to consider setting July r, 2oi6 as the termination date for this franchise. He said that this date would allow f'or better coordination across the County's and Town of Chapel Hill's separate franchises. Mr, Patrick added that there may be tradeoffs across the length of the franchise and TWC's options regarding capital expenditures associated with meeting the community's needs for PEG access, He asked TWC to make a proposal or provide options that would meet both Orange County's and TWC's needs. Sections a and g All agreed to accept Sections 2 (Definitions) and 3 (Service Area) as they appear in the common draft ("TWC Last Proposal, 2/26/2004"). Section 4 -Cable System Service Area Extension Mr, Patrick distributed his written reactions to the ~/2~/04 TWC revision of Section 4 drafted and distributed by Mr, Phillips. He noted that both "street miles" and "cable miles" were used and asked for clarification, Ms, McCausland said that it would be problematic if the grantor and grantee used different measures for determining density, All agreed to use the term "homes per mile" instead of either "street" or "cable," since it is expected that because of competitive pressure TWC will be interested in extending service when either measure of density reaches the agreed upon threshold (18 homes). All agreed that the "closest usable active point" should be the starting point for measuring density, since trunk lines which cannot be tapped into by a home might pass a residence. Carrboro uses "closest usable active point," Mr, Patrick said. All agreed to insert the following sentence into 4A after the first sentence: "The Grantee shall apply for all necessary permits within 9o days of confirmation that the required density is met,"