Aurora, Illinois

File #: 17-00982    Version: Name: World Class Wireless / Communications Facility / Master License Agreement
Type: Resolution Status: Denied
File created: 10/19/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 11/28/2017 Final action: 11/28/2017
Title: A Reconsideration of Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master License Agreement for Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities Located Within the City of Aurora with World Class Wireless).
Attachments: 1. WCW Cover Letter (11-7-17).pdf, 2. WCW Letter of Request 2017-10-11.pdf, 3. WCW Letter of Request 2017-10-11 - Staff Comments FINAL.pdf, 4. WCW - License Agreement WCW Version 2017-10-11 REDLINE w staff comments.pdf, 5. WCW Agreement with PD Changes (11-3-17v2).pdf, 6. 17-00982 - 11-2- R - Exec of Master License Agmt for Wireless and Pole Mounted Comms Facilities Loc in COA with World Class Wireless.pdf
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Stephane A. Phifer, Planning Director

DATE: November 22, 2017

SUBJECT:
A Reconsideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Master License Agreement for Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities Located Within the City of Aurora with World Class Wireless LLC. (World Class Wireless LLC - 17-00982 / KDWK-16.045-AGR/L - SP)."

PURPOSE:
The Petitioner, World Class Wireless LLC, is requesting, pursuant to Chapter 19 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, to enter into a Master License Agreement which would allow them to attach, install, operate, maintain, repair, replace, reattach, reinstall, relocate, and remove its Communications Facilities within the City of Aurora.)

BACKGROUND:
On December 13, 2016, with Ordinance O16-083, the City Council amended Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Communication and Data Transfer" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances. One of the changes to the Ordinance was regarding the installation of Communication Facilities on new or existing utility / light poles. Pursuant to the revised Ordinance Communication Facilities on new, existing or modified poles are permitted in any zoning district, provided a license or lease authorizing such installations has been approved by the city.

DISCUSSION:
The City Staff sought input from individuals and entities wishing to enter into a license or lease authorizing such antennas. Through that process the City developed a Master License Agreement Template for Wireless and Pole Mounted Communications Facilities. Those wishing to enter an agreement to install Pole Mounted Communications Facilities within the City are being asked to comply with the provisions of that template.

World Class Wireless LLC has requested to enter into a Master License Agreement and has submitted the attached letter, stating that it is in substantial agreement with the provisions of the attached Master License Agreement, with some exceptions. The...

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