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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A POLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: Level 3 Communications LLC has requested a utility pole license agreement from the City to accommodate ongoing upgrades to their communications infrastructure. The City currently has an established pole license agreement specifically for such requests. Staff seeks City Council approval to enter into the utility pole license agreement.
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
Level 3 Communications LLC has requested to license seven (7) HPP poles at the current pole license agreement amount of $5.00 per pole / per year. Level 3 currently has two (2) ground leases with the City of Hudson near the railroad tracks at Hines Hill Road on the City parcel adjacent to the former Hudson Waste Water Treatment Plant. These leases have associated structures and have been in place for several years. A plan drawing has been attached for location reference.
Timing Considerations
Staff requests emergency legislation to allow prompt execution of the upgrades.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council grant permission to the City Manager to enter into a utility pole license agreement and with Level 3 Communications LLC per the attached agreement and license rate.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr. Asst. City Manager-Operations
Mathew Vazzana, City Solicitor