Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO A WATER TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This project involves amending the terms of a lease agreement between the City of Hudson and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (formerly Ameritech Wireless Communications) for space located at 85 Milford Road.
Body
Legislative History
Resolution No. 98-35 Authorization to enter into a lease agreement with Ameritech Wireless Communications for space to install wireless communications equipment on city owned infrastructure.
Purpose & Explanation
In 1998 via Resolution 98-35 City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Ameritech Wireless Communications which allowed for the installation of cellular equipment on the Milford Water Tower and associated equipment building. The original agreement’s terms were set for a twenty (20) year period and are subject for renewal.
The City Administration has worked with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (formerly Ameritech Wireless Communications) to revise the terms and conditions of this agreement to remove the City’s indemnification obligations and extend the term of the lease an additional twenty (20) years.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes [for the removal of the City’s indemnification obligations in the lease that are no longer permissible in Ohio]
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a Water Tower Lease Agreement.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Asst. City Manager - Operations
Kevin Powell, Asst. Public Works Director - Utilities