Number
170003
Version
Original
Reference
Sponsor
Chair
Title
Resolution approving a “Small Cell” master license agreement with Uniti Fiber LLC.
Analysis
This resolution approves the Small Cell Master License Agreement with Uniti Fiber 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 Uniti Fiber 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. Uniti Fiber 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. Uniti Fiber LLC will supply and be responsible for the cost of installation of each new pole.
5. Uniti Fiber 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. Uniti Fiber 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 Uniti Fiber 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.
Requester
Department of Public Works
Drafter DPW-ADM
Karen Dettmer
April 7, 2017
Uniti Small Cell Resolution