City of Milwaukee - File #: 151593

• File #: 151593
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/9/2016
• In control: COMMON COUNCIL
• Final action: 3/1/2016
• Title: Substitute resolution approving a Milwaukee Civic Partnership Initiative contract agreement with Verizon Wireless.
• Sponsors: ALD. BAUMAN, ALD. KOVAC, ALD. WITKOWSKI, ALD. BOHL, ALD. PUENTE
• Indexes: COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, CONTRACTS

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
3/8/2016	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
3/1/2016	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	11:1
2/24/2016	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Individuals appearing: Sharon Robinson, Department of Administration Andrea Fowler, Assistant City Attorney Michael Loughran, Department of Public Works Keith Nyman, Verizon Wireless Mr. Matson joined the committee at 9:56 a.m., and Ms. Sirvanci left the committee at 9:56 a.m.	Pass	5:0
2/19/2016	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/19/2016	0	FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/17/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED; Minutes note: Sharon Robinson - Department of Administration Preston Cole - Department of Public Works Andrea Fowler - City Attorney's Office	Pass	3:0
2/12/2016	0	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
2/9/2016	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

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...