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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DATE: November 8, 2010
Michel C. Van Milligen
Dubuque
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Information Services Manager Chris Kohlmann recommends City Council approval of a
Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License Agreement between the City of
Dubuque and Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This agreement details
licensing for placement of R450 Collector, antennae and telecommunications equipment
on a building at the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Marian Hall, Mt.
Carmel site indicated on the agreement. This equipment is part of the water meter
replacement project.
concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Chris Kohlmann, Information Services Manager
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Chris Kohlmann, Information Services Manager
SUBJECT: Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License Agreement between
the City of Dubuque and Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
DATE: November 4, 2010
DISCUSSION
Thank you.
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Jeanne Schneider, City Clerk
Bob Green, Water Department Manager
Ken TeKippe, Finance Director
Dubuque
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Attached please find the proposed Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License
Agreement between the City of Dubuque and Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin
Mary. This agreement details licensing for placement of R450 Collector, antennae and
telecommunications equipment on a building at the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed
Virgin Mary, Marian Hall, Mt. Carmel site indicated on the agreement. This equipment
is part of the water meter replacement project. The site was chosen due to its physical
location, elevation and connection to the I -Net that can be used for the backhaul of data.
Racom will install the collector equipment at the site.
The Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary have agreed to terms outlined in the
agreement. I would ask that you please review and let me know of any questions or
needs for clarification.
I would then ask that you forward this agreement to the Dubuque City Council for their
review and approval.
WATER METER WIRELESS NETWORK EQUIPMENT LICENSE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AND
SISTERS OF CHARITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
This Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment License Agreement (the
Agreement), dated for reference purposes the 13 day of f ove,U —be- , 2010,
is made and entered into by and between the City of Dubuque, Iowa, an Iowa
municipal corporation, whose address is City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque,
IA 52001 (City) and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary whose
address is 1100 Carmel Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003 (Grantor).
Whereas, City desires to install, operate and maintain wireless network
equipment at Marian Hall, Mt. Carmel (the Site) for use in connection with the
City of Dubuque Water Meter R450 Data Collector Wireless Network System;
and
Whereas this equipment is part of water meter replacement project for the
City of Dubuque; and
Whereas, the parties desire to enter into this Agreement on the terms and
conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. LICENSE GRANTED.
1.1. Grantor hereby grants to City a license (the License) to install, operate
and maintain the following equipment at the Site:
(1) The R450 Data Collector Wireless Network System (Antennae,
Collector) receives, stores, and communicates meter reading data from
customers' R450 Meter Interface Unit (MIU) (see Exhibit A attached
hereto);
(2) The R450 Data Collector Wireless Network System utilizes
frequencies in the 450 -470 MHz licensed band to receive meter reading
data from the MIU;
(3) The R450 Mhz Antennae will be attached to Marian Hall, 1050
Carmel Drive Dubuque, Iowa, North Elevator Equipment Room Roof
located at the site at a height of approximately 66 feet from the ground
level. The antenna has a length of no greater than 9';
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(collectively called the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment).
1.2. Grantors reserve the right to require City to relocate its Water Meter
Wireless Network Equipment to other locations at the Site. City shall complete
the relocation of its Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment within thirty (30)
days after receiving written notice from Grantors. The relocation shall be at City's
expense.
SECTION 2. TERM.
The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the date the Agreement is
executed by both parties (the Commencement Date) and ending on the 1 day of
June, 2031, 20 years, (the Initial Term), subject to all of the terms, covenants,
conditions, and agreements contained herein.
SECTION 3. LICENSE FEE.
City shall pay to Grantors as the annual fee for the License the sum of one dollar
($1.00) on the Commencement Date, and for each year thereafter on the
anniversary of the Commencement Date.
SECTION 4. USE OF LICENSE.
4.1. City and its agents shall use the License granted herein for the installation,
operation, and maintenance of its Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment for
the transmission, reception and operation of a Water Meter Wireless Network
Meter Reading Collection System and uses incidental thereto and for no other
uses. City agrees to reasonably cooperate with Grantors on the discrete and safe
placement of the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment.
4.2. City and its agents shall, at City's expense, comply with all present and
future federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations (including
laws and ordinances relating to health, radio frequency emissions, and safety) in
connection with the use, operation, maintenance, construction and /or installation
of the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment.
4.3. The Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment shall at all times remain
City's personal property and not fixtures to the real estate. Upon termination of
this Agreement, City shall remove the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment
and any improvements from the Site within ninety (90) days after termination.
Such removal shall be done in a workmanlike and careful manner and without
interference with or damage to any other equipment, structures or operations on
or within the Site.
4.4. Upon removal of the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment (or
portions thereof) as provided herein, City shall restore the affected areas of the
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Site to the conditions which existed prior to commencement of this Agreement,
reasonable wear and tear excepted.
4.5. All costs and expenses for the removal and restoration of the Site to be
performed by City pursuant to Sections 4.3 and 4.4 herein shall be borne by City,
and City shall hold Grantors harmless therefrom.
SECTION 5. CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.
The Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment shall be installed in and on the
Site in a discrete, good and workmanlike manner.
SECTION 6. INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT.
6.1. City shall have the right, at its sole cost and expense, to install, operate
and maintain its Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment in and on the Site in
accordance with all site standards, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations
now in effect or that may be issued thereafter by the Federal Communications
Commission or any other governing bodies.
6.2. City's installation of such Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment shall
be done according to plans approved by Grantors, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Any damage done to the Site and /or other structures by
City or its contractors or representatives during installation and /or operations
shall be repaired or replaced as soon as practicable at City's expense and to
Grantors' reasonable satisfaction.
6.3. Within thirty (30) days after the completion of the initial installation of the
Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment, City shall provide Grantors with as-
built drawings of the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment and the
improvements installed in or on the Site which show the actual location of all
equipment and improvements. Said as -built drawings shall be accompanied by a
complete inventory of all Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment located in
and on the Site.
6.4. City's installation, maintenance and use of the Water Meter Wireless
Network Equipment shall not interfere with Grantor's communication systems,
cellular telephone services or Internet system or fiber optic system now or
hereafter used at any Grantor site. Grantor shall evaluate the impact of the initial
setup and give written notice to City within 5 days of the initial setup of any
interference. City will temporarily discontinue use of the Water Meter Wireless
Network Equipment until interference has been corrected. If interference cannot
be corrected within 30 days after such notice from Grantor, this Agreement will
be null and void. Interference after the initial setup must be corrected within 5
working days after written notice by Grantor to City.
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SECTION 7. EQUIPMENT UPGRADE.
City may update or replace the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment from
time to time with the prior written approval of Grantors, which approval shall not
be unreasonably withheld, provided that the replacement Water Meter Wireless
Network Equipment is not greater in number or size than the existing Water
Meter Wireless Network Equipment and that any change in equipment locations
in or on the Site shall require the prior written approval of Grantors. City shall
submit to Grantors a proposal for any such replacement Water Meter Wireless
Network Equipment and any supplemental materials for Grantors' evaluation not
less than thirty (30) days prior to City's intended date of such update or
replacement.
SECTION 8. MAINTENANCE.
8.1. City shall, at its own expense, maintain the area of the Site where the
Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment is located and any equipment in, on or
attached to the Site in a safe condition, in good repair and in a manner suitable to
Grantors so as not to conflict with the use, including other leasing, of other
portions of the Site by Grantors
8.2. City shall have sole responsibility for the maintenance, repair, and security
of its Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment, and City shall keep the same in
good repair and condition during the term of this Agreement, and as such
Agreement may be renewed and extended.
8.3. City shall keep the Site free of debris and anything of a dangerous,
noxious or offensive nature or which would create a hazard or undue vibration,
heat, noise or interference, including but not limited to anything that interrupts or
interferes with the the peace and enjoyment of Grantor's residents lives or the
normal day to day operations of Grantor. Upon written notice by Grantor to City,
City shall correct such conditions within 5 working days
8.4. In the event that Grantors undertakes painting, construction, repair or
other alterations in or on the Site, City shall take reasonable measures at City's
cost to cover and protect City's Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment from
any damage which may occur during the painting, construction or alteration
process. Grantors shall notify City at least ten (10) days prior to any construction,
painting, repair or alterations commencing, unless such construction, painting,
repair or alterations must be made on an emergency basis, in which case
Grantors shall notify City as soon as practicable. Unless resulting from negligent
actions or omissions of, or willful misconduct of Grantors, its employees, agents
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or contractors, Grantors shall not be liable for any damage incurred by City from
such painting, construction, repair or alterations.
SECTION 9. PREMISES ACCESS.
City shall have access during normal business hours (Monday - Friday 8am -
5pm) to the Site by means reasonably designated by Grantors, subject to
Grantors' reasonable notice requirements in order to install, operate and maintain
its Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment.
SECTION 10. OPTION TO TERMINATE.
City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time by giving not
less than 120 days written notice of termination to Grantor. Grantor may
terminate this Agreement if the building to which the Water Meter Wireless
Network Equipment is destroyed, sold, removed or deconstructed.
SECTION 11. MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION.
11.1. City's Indemnification. City agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold Grantors
harmless from and against all liability, damages, losses, costs, causes of action,
charges and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, which Grantors may
sustain, incur or be liable for arising out of or related to the negligence or
omissions of City, its officers, employees, or agents in the use or occupancy of
the Site and its facilities and the use and operation of the Water Meter Wireless
Network Equipment and any breach of it's contractual obligation to the Grantors
11.2. Grantors' Indemnification. Grantors agree to defend, indemnify, and hold
City harmless from and against all liability, damages, losses, costs, causes of
action, charges and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, which City
may sustain, incur or be liable for arising out of or related to the negligence of
Grantors, its officers, employees, or agents.
11.3. No Liability. Grantors shall have no liability for damage or loss or
downtime due to interference or interruption of the fiber optic system. Grantors
shall cooperate with City to restore service as soon as possible after any
interference or interruption.
11.4. Defective Equipment. City shall be solely responsible for damage caused
by any defect or malfunction of the Water Meter Wireless Network Equipment it
installs on Grantors' property.
11.5 Insurance City is a member of the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool and
will maintain its membership during the term of this Agreement. City will provide
Grantor with a certificate showing coverage acceptable to Grantor and naming
Grantor as an additional insured.
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SECTION 12. NOTICES.
All notices and correspondence shall be sent by regular U.S. mail to the
following:
Grantor:
City: City Manager
City of Dubuque
City Hall, 50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001 -4845
SECTION 13. BINDING EFFECT.
All of the covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective
successors and assigns.
SECTION 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
Sisters of Charity or the Blessed Virgin Mary
Attn: President of the Congregation
1100 Carmel Drive.
Dubuque, IA 52003
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and
supersedes any prior understandings or oral or written agreements between the
parties respecting the within subject matter.
SECTION 15. MODIFICATIONS. This Agreement may not be modified,
except in writing signed by both parties.
SECTION 16. MISCELLANEOUS.
16.1. Grantors and City represent that each, respectively, has full right, power,
and authority to execute this Agreement.
16.2. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Iowa.
16.3. If any term of this Agreement is found to be void or invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the remaining terms of this Agreement, which shall continue in full
force and effect.
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16.4. In any case where the approval or consent of one party hereto is required,
requested or otherwise to be given under this Agreement, such party shall not
unreasonably delay or otherwise withhold its approval or consent.
16.5. This Agreement may be executed in duplicate counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original.
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
ATTEST
Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
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