Report Prepared by: Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Master License Agreement ("MLA") Template to Utilize City-Owned Vertical Infrastructure Within the City's Public Right-of-Way for Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers the adoption of a resolution approving a template for a master license agreement for small cell telecommunication facilities on City-owned vertical infrastructure within the public right-of-way; and authorize the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute MLAs with wireless telecommunication providers.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2021-108, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Master License Agreement (MLA) template to utilize City owned vertical infrastructure within the City's public right-of-way for small cell telecommunication facilities; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute future MLAs with telecommunication carriers and execute all necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Offer to collect revenue and appropriate funds from all MLAs.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to modifications as conditioned by Council; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
4. Deny; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter section 200
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
Adopted FY 2021/22 Goals & Priorities
DISCUSSION
The City owns hundreds of streetlight poles and other vertical infrastructure in the public right-of-way that can be utilized for small cell wireless communication facilities. Telecommunication carriers have a strong desire to place active electronics, known as "Small Cells" to increase the coverage and speed of their networks on City owned verti...
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