SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Master License Agreement (“MLA”) Template to Utilize City-Owned Vertical Infrastructure Within the City’s Public Right-of-Way for Small Cell Telecommunication Facilities REPORT IN BRIEF Considers the adoption of a resolution approving a template for a master license agreement for small cell telecommunication facilities on City-owned vertical infrastructure within the public right-of-way; and authorize the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute MLAs with wireless telecommunication providers. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Adopting Resolution 2021-108, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, approving a Master License Agreement (MLA) template to utilize City owned vertical infrastructure within the City’s public right-of-way for small cell telecommunication facilities; and, B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute future MLAs with telecommunication carriers and execute all necessary documents; and, C. Authorizing the Finance Offer to collect revenue and appropriate funds from all MLAs.

Consent Item Passed Introduced November 1, 2021

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Information Technology Department
Introduced: November 1, 2021
On agenda: December 6, 2021
Passed: December 6, 2021