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EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET $. <br /> PROJECT TITLE: � � A <br /> An Ordinance Granting a 10/3/2018 Briefing COUNCIL BILL# <br /> s9 <br /> Telecommunications Proposed Action Originating Department Legal <br /> Franchise to SEATTLE Consent Contact Person Katie Rathbun <br /> SMSA LIMITED Action Phone Number (425) 257-7007 <br /> PARTNERSHIP d/b/a 10/3/2018 First Reading FOR AGENDA OF <br /> VERIZON WIRELESS 10/10/2018 Second Reading <br /> 10/17/2018 Third Reading <br /> Public Hearing <br /> Budget Advisory Initialed by: <br /> Department Head <br /> Administration <br /> Council President <br /> Location Preceding Action Attachments Department(s)Approval <br /> Proposed Ordinance Legal,Public Works, <br /> Planning,IT <br /> Amount Budgeted -0- <br /> Expenditure Required -0- Account Number(s): <br /> Budget Remaining -0- <br /> Additional Required -0- <br /> DETAILED SUMMARY STATEMENT: <br /> Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless requests a Franchise Agreement to perform work in the - <br /> City owned right-of-way in order to enhance wireless telecommunication services in the City of Everett. The <br /> proposed franchise authorizes the installation of small cell facilities in the right-of-way, as opposed to more traditional <br /> wireline facilities or macro antenna sites. Small Cell Facilities are a newer wireless telecommunications technology <br /> that provides increased network capacity to meet the increasing demand for data. Small cell technology will enhance <br /> network capabilities and help lay the foundation for various"smart city"initiatives. <br /> Federal law allows cities to negotiate the terms of franchises,but does not allow cities to refuse to authorize a <br /> franchise in most instances. Authorization of the franchise will provide additional telecommunication services in <br /> Everett. Verizon Wireless,the City Attorney's Office,Public Works,Planning,and IT staff negotiated the proposed <br /> franchise. This small cell franchise is substantially similar to that issued to AT&T earlier this year. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(Exact action requested of Council): Adopt an Ordinance Granting a <br /> Telecommunications Franchise to SEATTLE SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON <br /> WIRELESS. <br /> 1 <br />