Title
Telecommunications Services, Private Line Services, and Interstate Services License with Level 3 Communications, LLC (Ordinance S-52456) - Citywide
..Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a non-exclusive, revocable license with Level 3 Communications, LLC to construct, install, operate, maintain, and use the public highways and public utility easements in the City of Phoenix to provide telecommunication facilities in, under, over, and across public rights-of-way in the City, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the license and Phoenix City Code. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Level 3 Communications, LLC desires to install facilities in City of Phoenix rights-of-way and public utility easements to provide telecommunications-based services to the public. The license will be for a period of five years with an option for a one-time five-year renewal, contain appropriate insurance and indemnification provisions, require a performance bond and a security fund, provide for terms of transfer and revocation, and provide compensation for the commercial use of public rights-of-way while permitting the City to manage the rights-of-way.
Contract Term
The request is for a five-year Telecommunications Services, Private Line Services, and Interstate Services License with an option for one-time five-year renewal.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact to the City. Licensee will pay an annual fee based on a formula using linear footage and the Consumer Price Index.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Ed Zuercher and the Street Transportation Department.