DEPARTMENT: ITSD
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Hugh Miller
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Master license agreement with Verizon Wireless ("Verizon") for the use city rights-of-way ("ROW") for the installation of small cell equipment on utility and traffic light poles.
SUMMARY:
The License Agreement would grant Verizon Wireless the use of city ROW for the purpose of installing small cell antennas on poles to address capacity gaps in its network. Verizon would pay the City a license fee for every small cell installation regardless of who owns the pole.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Verizon is looking to small cell antenna technology as a less intrusive way (compared to towers) to address network gaps and improve broadband capacity for its customers throughout San Antonio. About a year ago, Verizon approached ITSD with the idea of accessing city traffic light poles for the deployment of small cell antennas. Through a series of monthly meetings, Verizon worked with ITSD and the Office of City Attorney to develop a legal framework to achieve this goal. The result of these efforts is the proposed License Agreement that will benefit Verizon, the City, and the Community.
Under the License Agreement, Verizon would pay the City an annual license fee of $1,500 for every small cell antenna installation on a pole located in city ROW, regardless of pole ownership. The license fee will increase by 3% annually. The License Agreement would give Verizon access to city traffic light poles. In addition, Verizon would have access to utility poles owned by CPS Energy pursuant to a separately negotiated agreement.
At each small cell antenna site, Verizon will receive a license for the use of a 36 square feet area to accommodate the dimensions of the equipment and en...
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