Number
160169
Version
Substitute 1
Sponsor
Alderman Borkowski
Title
Substitute resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with Crown Castle NG Central LLC.
Analysis
This resolution approves the Small Cell Master License Agreement with Crown Castle NG Central LLC and authorizes the proper City officials to enter into this 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 Crown Castle for the placement of small cell technology on City street lights in return for rental payments from Crown Castle; 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 street lights.
3. Crown Castle NG Central 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. Crown Castle NG Central 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. Crown Castle NG Central 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 Crown Castle NG Central LLC, a copy of which is 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 au...
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