DEPARTMENT: Office Of Risk Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Execute License Agreement With American Tower Corporation (ATC Sequoia, LLC) For Use Of Randolph Radio Site For 800 Megahertz Radio Equipment
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the County Administrator to execute a no cost license agreement with Verizon Wireless on December 19, 2006 (Resolution No. 06-575) for an initial term of five years, with an option for Dakota County to renew for an additional three terms of five years each; and
WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless has transferred ownership of said tower to American Tower Corporation d/b/a ATC Sequoia, LLC; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 23-506 (November 14, 2023), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners authorized the County Manager to execute a first amendment to the no cost license agreement with ATC Sequoia, LLC for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027; and
WHEREAS, ATC Sequoia, LLC has requested a new five-year license beginning February 1, 2027, for the co-location of 800 MHz radio equipment at the Randolph site to include monthly license fees and an annual escalator of 3%; and
WHEREAS, operating costs for the 800 MHz radio services are reimbursed annually by subscriber fees from 800 MHz users; and
WHEREAS, in the future, the license agreement will automatically renew upon expiration for the current term and for up to three subsequent five-year renewal terms, under the same terms and conditions, unless terminated by one or both parties.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the County Manager or designee to execute a license agreement with American Tower Corporation (ATC Sequoia, LLC), at a cost of $18,000 for the first year, adjusted annually by 3% with a 180-day notice of termination clause for either party, subject to approval as to form by the County Attorney’s Office.
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