Report Prepared by: Jeff Bennyhoff, Director of Information Technology
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SUBJECT: Agreement with 5 BARS Communities DBA XG Communities, LLC ("5 BARS") for Wireless Telecommunications Marketing, Facilities Planning, and Evaluation and License Agreement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider approving a contract and licensing agreement with 5 BARS to allow the marketing of the City's wireless service infrastructure for City designated sites for wireless services. This is a no cost agreement and the City will receive income in the form of a revenue-share model.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to enter into a contract for a Wireless Marketing Agreement with 5 Bars Communities a dba of XG Communities, LLC; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager to enter into contracts for licensing agreements for the duration of the Wireless Marketing agreement.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Refer back to staff for reconsideration of specific items as requested by Council; or,
3. Take no action.
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Section 200.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Public Private Partnership (P3) with 5 Bars will allow the City to market our infrastructure assets to telecommunication carriers for the placement of advanced wireless services in the community.
Advanced wireless services (5G technology) is moving from a macro based large cell phone towers to micro based small cell deployments. Micro based cell stations require a larger number of smaller locations. The City holds a strong portfolio of assets for micro cell locations. These include City buildings, signal lights, street lights, lift stations, and other vertical assets.
5 Bars will perform the following services for the City:
1. Asset Inventory: They will coordinate with City staff to compile a list of assets the ...
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