LEGISLATIVE ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Grover C. Robinson, IV, Mayor
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AIRPORT - APPROVAL OF LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That City Council approve a License Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless at the Pensacola International Airport. Further, that City Council authorize the Mayor to take all actions necessary relating to the execution of the License Agreement.
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HEARING REQUIRED: No Hearing Required
SUMMARY:
Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless has been operating a single-carrier distributed antenna system (DAS) within the Airport Terminal Building since 2014. Verizon wishes to upgrade its equipment at the airport and have the ability to offer a multi-carrier DAS that could be offered to other wireless carriers.
Verizon was offered a license agreement with the City that allowed the company access to the Airport Terminal Building for the purpose of installing signal boosters to enhance the signal to wireless users within the building. This agreement contains terms similar to those offered other communications service providers at the Airport.
This agreement will establish the operating and financial framework for both parties. The term of the License Agreement is ten (10) years with two (2) additional five (5) year renewals. This will give Verizon sufficient time to amortize its investment and to negotiate contracts with wireless carriers.
PRIOR ACTION:
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FUNDING:
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
An initial license fee of $75,000.00 will be paid to the Airport within 90 days following the Effective Date of the License Agreement. A separate fee of $500.00 per month will be paid for each additional carrier that signs on with Verizon for use of the DAS.
LEGAL REVIEW ONLY BY CITY ATTORNEY: Yes
2/8/2022
STAFF CONTACT:
Kerrith Fiddler, City Administrator
Amy Miller, Deputy City Administrator - Administration & Enterprise
Matthew F. Coughlin, Airport Director
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless License Agreement
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