Number
170004
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.
Analysis
This resolution approves the Small Cell Master License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, 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 New Cingular Wireless PCS, 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. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC has agreed to pay the City rent for each pole it uses. Rental payments will initially be $1854 annually for 2017 and prorated monthly for the initial year. This amount increases by 3% each year.
4. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC will supply and be responsible for the cost of installation of each new pole.
5. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC will reimburse the Department of Public Works for staff time to plan and install City infrastructure.
6. The Commissioner of Public Works will review and approve or disprove the design, and will issue a permit for each installation.
7. New Cingular Wireless PCS, 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,...
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