05/12/2009 Resolutions 2009-110RESOLUTION 2009-110
WHEREAS, Unite Private Networks (UPN) is a telecommunications company that
wishes to attach fiber optic cables to City owned utility poles; and
WHEREAS, a License Agreement is needed to allow the cable to be placed on City
utility poles; and
WHEREAS, the National Electric Safety Code prescribes methods and clearances
required for installation of multiple wire strand utility company facilities and equipment on power
poles; and
WHEREAS, the proposed License Agreement requires UPN to pay for any "make
ready" work that is required to provide the needed space on the pole to allow them to attach in
accordance with the Code; and
WHEREAS, Unite Private Network will pay the same $4.00 per pole annual fee that is
received from other companies that utilize this service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the Mayor is hereby authorized to, on
behalf of the City, execute the License Agreement between the City of Grand Island and Unite
Private Networks.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, May 12, 2009.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form n
May 12, 2009 Q City Attorney