City of Milwaukee - File #: 160621

• File #: 160621
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/1/2016
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 9/20/2016
• Title: Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC.
• Sponsors: THE CHAIR
• Indexes: AGREEMENTS, LICENSES

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
9/28/2016	0	MAYOR	SIGNED
9/20/2016	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
9/7/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Karen Dettmer - Department of Public Works Atty. Andrea Fowler - City Attorney's Office Michael Ross - Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC Phyllis Wolfard stated she wants to know why this company is doing this.	Pass	4:0
9/1/2016	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number

160621

Version

Original

Reference

Sponsor

Chair

Title

Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC.

Analysis

This resolution approves the Small Cell Master License Agreement with Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC and authorizes the proper City officials to enter into this, or substantially similar, agreement on behalf of the City of Milwaukee.

Body

Whereas, Small cell technology is mounted on street lights, to improve wireless and cellular coverage in low coverage areas where buildings or other obstacles may get in the way of signals; and

Whereas, The Department of Public Works has been working with the City Attorney’s Office to negotiate a contract agreement with Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC for the placement of small cell technology on City street lights in return for rental payments from Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC; and

Whereas, This contract agreement includes the following:

1.                     An initial term of 5 years with 4 additional 5-year renewals (25 years total).

2.                     Small cell technology will be placed on City light poles, traffic control poles, and other similar poles.

3.                     Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC has agreed to pay the City rent for each pole it uses. Rental payments will initially be $150/month. This amount will increase by 3% each year.

4.                     Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC will supply and be responsible for the cost of installation of each new pole.

5.                     The Commissioner of Public Works will review and approve or disprove the design, and will issue a permit for each installation.

6.                     Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC has agreed to install equipment of the type and frequency which will not cause harmful interference which is measurable in accordance with existing industry standards.

; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Common Council approves a Small Cell Master License Agreement with Wisconsin Technology Networking, LLC, to be substantially similar to the agreement attached to this file, for the placement of small cell technology on City street lights; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the proper City officials are authorized to enter into this contract agreement on behalf of the City of Milwaukee.

Drafter

Department of Public Works

Karen Dettmer

August 24, 2016

Wisconsin Technology Networking Small Cell Resolution