THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #17-138
Resolution approving Lease Agreement between City of Monticello and USCOC (US Cellular) related to small cell sites at the City Park / Fairgrounds as amended
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City Council scheduled a Public Hearing on November 6, 2017 to be held on November 20, 2017 on the proposed approval of the lease agreement between the City of Monticello and USCOC (US Cellular), as amended, and
WHEREAS, The Public Hearing was held as scheduled, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the failure of cell phone to adequately communicate during the Fair, and other events to be held at the City Park / Fairgrounds can create a public safety risk, and
WHEREAS, US Cellular previously worked with the City and the Fair to put together a construction plan and proposed lease agreement to install a number of small cell sites on the grounds to remedy currently existing deficiencies in service, and
WHEREAS, An amendment to the original lease agreement has been proposed to allow modifications to the placement of antennas, type of antennas, or the use of other equipment at the City Park with a “Letter of Agreement” or a signed “plan set” instead of a formal amendment to the lease agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Lease Agreement as amended is appropriate, in the best interests of the City, and should, therefore, be approved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Monticello, through its’ City Council, in session this 20th day of November, 2017, that the proposed lease agreement between the City of Monticello and USCOC (US Cellular) is hereby approved and the Mayor is authorized to execute same on behalf of the City Council.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 20th day of November, 2017.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk