Title
Authorization to Enter into Wireless Communications License with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC at 38925 N. New River Road (Ordinance S-46121)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a wireless communications license with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for a new wireless communications site on land controlled by the Water Services Department at 38925 N. New River Road. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The license is for access, construction, installation, operation and maintenance of a new wireless communications site that includes a 65-foot monopole and a 21-foot-by-24-foot equipment compound. The wireless communications site consists of approximately 2,813 square feet of ground space including access. New Cingular Wireless will provide and maintain all utility services such as electricity and communication lines to the site. New Cingular Wireless is responsible for obtaining all required permits, complying with all environmental regulations, and completing all maintenance and repairs at the site. The equipment compound will be secured and screened in accordance with Phoenix zoning regulations and requirements. New Cingular Wireless will have access to the site seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
The license will be for an initial term of five years with one five-year option to extend. The license fee during the first year of the initial five-year term will be $1,200 per month, plus applicable taxes. The license fee will increase three percent annually beginning the second year of the initial term and each year thereafter, including the option period. This license fee and annual escalation rate are in accordance with the rate structure for wireless communications equipment on City-owned property established by Ordinance S-35981.
New Cingular Wireless will provide insurance and indemnification acceptable to the City's Risk Management Division and the Law Department. The license may be canceled pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 38-511, or upon 180-days' prior written notice by the City. The license may contain other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the City.
Contract Term
Five years with one five-year option to extend.
Financial Impact
Annual revenue will be $14,400, plus applicable taxes, during the first year. The license fee will be increased three percent annually during the initial lease term and option period.
Location
38925 N. New River Road, Peoria, Ariz.
Council District: Out-of-City
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services and Finance departments.