Number
151593
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
130676, 140609, 140517, 140518
Sponsor
ALD. BAUMAN, KOVAC, WITKOWSKI, BOHL AND PUENTE
Title
Substitute resolution approving a Milwaukee Civic Partnership Initiative contract agreement with Verizon Wireless.
Analysis
This resolution approves the addition of Verizon small cell technology to the Milwaukee Civic Partnership Initiative asset inventory and valuation list provided by The Superlative Group, Inc. This resolution also approves a Small Cell Master Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless and authorizes the proper City officials to enter into this agreement on behalf of the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 140517 on November 5, 2014, approving a Milwaukee Civic Partnership Initiative asset inventory valuation and list compiled by The Superlative Group, Inc.; and
Whereas, This asset inventory and valuation list did not include Verizon small cell technology; and
Whereas, Verizon small cell technology is mounted on street lights, to improve wireless and cellular coverage in areas where buildings can normally get in the way of signals; and
Whereas, The Superlative Group, Inc. has compiled and provided a Verizon small cell technology asset valuation; and
Whereas, Section 310-21 of the Code provides that the Department of Administration shall make recommendations to the Common Council concerning the marketing of City assets; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration and the Department of Public Works have been working with the City Attorney’s Office and The Superlative Group, Inc. to negotiate a contract agreement with Verizon Wireless for the placement of Verizon small cell technology on City street lights; 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. Verizon small cell technology will be placed on City street lights.
3. Verizon Wireless has a...
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