A resolution amending Substitute Resolution No. RS2005-927 by extending the deadline for the Task Force on Telecommunications Innovation to issue its report to the Metropolitan Council until August 1, 2006.

WHEREAS, Substitute Resolution No. RS2005-927, adopted on October 4, 2005, established a Task Force on Telecommunications Innovation to assist the Metropolitan Government in examining and evaluating the feasibility of and options for providing broadband technology, and advanced telecommunications and information services in Nashville; and

WHEREAS, Substitute Resolution No. RS2005-927 provided that the Task Force was to report its findings to the Metropolitan Council within 180 days from the adoption of the resolution; and

WHEREAS, the Task Force of Telecommunications Innovation has requested a 90-day extension in order to complete its work; and

WHEREAS, the Council now desires to extend the reporting deadline for the Task Force on Telecommunications Innovation to August 1, 2006, in order to allow further time for the task force to complete its work.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Substitute Resolution No. RS2005-927 be and the same is hereby amended by amending Section 5 by deleting the phrase "within 180 days from the date of adoption of this Resolution", and substituting in lieu thereof the phrase "not later than August 1, 2006".

Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

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