Number
231572
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving a Small Wireless Facility Master License Agreement with United States Cellular Operating Company LLC.
Analysis
This resolution approves the Small Wireless Facility Master License Agreement with United States Cellular Operating Company LLC, a copy of which is attached to this file, and authorizes the proper City officials to enter into this, or substantially similar, agreement on behalf of the City of Milwaukee.
Body
Whereas, Small wireless facilities are mounted on street lights, traffic control poles, and other similar poles 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 City regulates the installation and operation of small wireless facilities in the public right-of-way subject to state statutes and federal law, including the regulations and orders of the Federal Communications Commission; and
Whereas, 2019 Wis. Act 14 (s. 66.0414, Wis. Stats.) and FCC Order 18-133 (issued September 27, 2018) set forth certain limitations on the amounts that the City may charge wireless providers to co-locate small wireless facilities on City street lights, traffic control poles, and other similar poles; and
Whereas, The Department of Public Works has been working with the City Attorney’s Office to negotiate a Master License Agreement with United States Cellular Operating Company LLC for the placement of small wireless facilities on City street lights, traffic control poles, and other similar poles; and
Whereas, This Master License Agreement includes the following:
1. An initial term of 10 years with 3 additional 5-year renewals (25 years total).
2. Small wireless facilities will be placed on City light poles, traffic control poles, and other similar poles.
3. United States Cellular Operating Company LLC will pay the C...
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