LICENSE AGREEMENT TO ATTACH, INSTALL, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN
This
License Agreement ("Agreement" or “License Agreement”), dated as
of , 201_ (“Effective Date”) is issued
by the CITY OF XXXXXX, a municipal corporation, (“City” or “XXXXXX” or
"Licensor") to [ENTITY NAME] , [INSERT ENTITY TYPE] (“Licensee”).
Licensor and Licensee are sometimes individually referred to as a “Party” and
collectively as the “Parties.” Except as indicated otherwise, all references to
Licensor include its elected officials, officers, directors, employees, agents,
and voluntee$ Except as indicated otherwise, all references to Licensee include
its personnel, employees, agents, and subcontracto$
RECITALS
WHEREAS,
Licensor is the owner of certain City-owned Light Poles (as defined below) in
the City of ________________, State of __________; and WHEREAS, Licensee seeks
to install, operate, and maintain certain antenna and accessory equipment on
certain City-owned Light Poles for receiving and/or transmitting voice, data,
image, graphic, or video programming information by wire, cable, fiber optics,
laser, microwave, antenna, radio, satellite transmission, or other similar
mediums, with or without the benefit of any closed transmission medium for
Licensee's customers (“Telecommunications Services”); and WHEREAS, subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the City is willing to allow
Licensee's use of City-owned Light Poles for the Licensee Facilities (as
defined below). NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, this License Agreement is
issued under the following covenants, terms, and conditions:
1.
Definitions.
1.1.
“Agency”
means any governmental agency or quasi-governmental agency other than the City,
including the FCC and the PUC.
1.2.
"Antenna"
or "Antennas" means the antenna portion of a Licensee Facility.
1.3.
“City”
or “__________” means the City of __________, a municipal corporation and
charter city, located in ___________.
1.4.
“Commencement
Date” means the first day of the month following the month in which (a) XXXXXX
issues the Notice to Proceed to Licensee for the installation of the Licensee
Facilities on a City-owned Light Pole; and (b) a Supplement is fully executed
by the Parties.
1.5.
“Completion
of Work” means Licensee’s completion of all installations per the Site Plan,
restoration of all disturbed surfaces to applicable standards, site clean-up,
and submittal of as-built plans and City inspector approvals to the City.
1.6.
“Emergency
Condition” or “Emergency Situation” means any condition, as reported by
Licensee or determined by XXXXXX that constitutes an unsafe condition or threat
to persons or property and/or adversely affects the integrity or operability of
the City-owned Light Pole where the Licensee Facilities are mounted.
1.7.
“FCC”
means the Federal Communications Commission or successor entity.
1.8.
“Fee”
means any assessment, license, charge, fee, imposition, real or personal
property tax (but excluding any utility users tax or franchise fees),
possessory interest tax, or levy of general application to Persons doing
business in the City lawfully imposed by the City, any Agency or governmental
body.
1.9.
“Laws”
means any and all applicable judicial decisions, statutes, constitutions,
ordinances, resolutions, regulations, rules, tariffs, administrative orders,
certificates, orders, or other requirements of the City or other Agency having
joint or several jurisdiction over the parties to this License Agreement, in
effect either at the time of execution of this Agreement or at any time during
the Term of this Agreement.
1.10.
“Licensee”
means the Licensee as defined above and its lawful successors, assigns, and
transferees.
1.11.
"Licensee
Facility" or "Licensee Facilities" means Licensee owned and
operated Antennas, equipment enclosure and cabling for providing
Telecommunication Services on those City-owned Street Light Poles set forth in
a Supplement .
1.12.
“Light
Pole” or “City-owned Light Pole” means the street light poles owned and
operated by the City of XXXXXX within the Public Right-of-Way, including any
Replacement Light Pole approved and accepted by the City. Licensee shall not
attach Licensee Facilities to a Light Pole without a fully executed Supplement.
1.13.
“Notice
to Proceed” means City’s letter transmitting the approved Site Plan, Schedule
of Performance, Right of Way Construction Permit and other City approvals
submitted by Licensee for the Licensee Facilities.
1.14.
“PUC”
means the Public Utilities Commission or successor entity.
1.15.
“Person”
means an individual, a corporation, a limited liability company, a general or
limited partnership, a sole proprietorship, a joint venture, a business trust,
and any other form of business association, other than Licensee.
1.16.
“Provision”
means any agreement, clause, condition, covenant, qualification, restriction,
reservation, term, or other stipulation in this License Agreement that defines
or otherwise controls, establishes, or limits the performance required or
permitted by any Party . All Provisions, whether covenants or conditions, shall
be deemed to be both covenants and conditions.
1.17.
“Public
Right-of-Way” means in, upon, above, along, across, under, and over the public
streets, roads, lanes, courts, ways, alleys, boulevards, and places, including,
without limitation, all public utility easements and public service easements,
as the same now or may thereafter exist that are under the jurisdiction of the
City. This term shall not include any property owned by any Person or Agency
other than the City except as provided by applicable Laws or pursuant to an
agreement between the City and any such Person or Agency.
1.18.
“Radio
Frequency Emission Exposure Limits” or “RFES” means the General Population
/Uncontrolled Exposure Limits set by the FCC.
1.19.
"Replacement
Light Pole" means a street light pole furnished by Licensee when Licensor
requires a replacement of a Light Pole.
1.20.
“Right-of-Way
Construction Permit” means a written permit to perform work in and upon public
streets subject to approval of the City Engineer of the Licensor's
Public
Works Department ("City Engineer") or designee in accordance with the
procedure set forth in Section 6.1 of this Agreement. Once the approval of the
City Engineer is obtained and the City has issued the applicable Notice to
Proceed, the Right of Way Construction Permit shall be incorporated into the
applicable Supplement. Any Right of Way Construction Permit approved by City
prior to the Effective Date shall be attached and incorporated by reference
into the applicable Supplement.
1.21.
Schedule
of Performance” means project schedule submitted by Licensee and approved by
the City for installation per the Site Plan. The Schedule of Performance shall
be approved by the City in the manner set forth in Section 6.1 of this
Agreement. Once the City has approved the Schedule of Performance and the City
has issued the applicable Notice to Proceed, the Schedule of Performance shall
be incorporated into the applicable Supplement. Any Schedule of Performance
approved by City prior to the Effective Date shall be attached and incorporated
by reference the applicable Supplement.
1.22.
“Site
Plan” means City-approved drawings, sketches, and specifications pertaining to
the Licensee Facilities or any Replacement Light Pole submitted by Licensee
detailing method of construction and mounting, vault and conduit installation,
power supply, vents, and other information deemed necessary by XXXXXX in its
sole discretion. In addition to the foregoing, the Site Plan shall also contain
the City-approved traffic control plans, project schedule, and site layout. The
Site Plan shall be subject to the City's approval in the manner set forth in
Section 6.1 of this Agreement. Once the City has approved the Site Plan and the
City has issued the applicable Notice to Proceed, the Site Plan shall be
attached to and incorporated into the applicable Supplement .
1.23.
"Supplement"
means that document in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated by reference containing information related to Licensee Facilities
attachments to City-owned Light Poles. A Supplement shall be effective and
incorporated into this Agreement once the Supplement is fully executed by the
Parties and, upon such execution, the Supplement shall be incorporated into this
Agreement.
2.
TERM.
The initial term of this Agreement
shall be ten (10) years commencing upon the Effective Date of this Agreement,
unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the Provisions of this Agreement
(“Initial Term”). Following the Initial Term, if not terminated, the License
Agreement shall automatically be renewed for
[NUMBER
AND LENGTH OF EXTENSIONS; EXTENSIONS MAY NOT EXCEED A CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF 15
YEARS, e.g., three successive extension terms of five (5) years each] (each a
“Extension Term”) on the same terms and conditions as set forth in this
Agreement unless either Licensor or Licensee terminates this Agreement by
written notice to the other Party at least ninety (90) Days prior to the
expiration of the Initial Term or any Extension Term, as applicable. The
"Term" shall refer to the Initial Term and each Extension Term (if
applicable), unless expressly stated elsewhere within this Agreement.
3.
SCOPE
OF LICENSE.
3.1.
General.
Any and all rights expressly granted to Licensee under this
Agreement,
which shall be exercised at Licensee’s sole cost and expense, shall be subject
to the prior and continuing right of the City under applicable Laws for the use
of any and all parts of the Public Right-of-Way only, exclusively or
concurrently, with any other Person or Persons, and further shall be subject to
all deeds, easements, dedications, conditions, covenants, restrictions,
encumbrances and claims of title as of the installation of any Licensee
Facility, which may affect the Public Right-of-Way. Licensee shall not infringe
on any of the foregoing without the written approval of the affected Party. In
case of such infringement, Licensor may terminate this Agreement with ten (10)
days written notice in the event such infringement is not cured within thirty
(30) days of written notice from Licensor of such infringement. Nothing in this
License Agreement shall be deemed to grant, convey, create, or vest a perpetual
(a) real property interest in land in Licensee, including any fee or leasehold
interest, easement, or any franchise rights; or (b) interest in the City-owned
Light Poles.
3.2.
Authorization.
During the Term, the City hereby authorizes Licensee to attach, install,
operate, maintain, remove, reattach, reinstall, relocate, enhance, and replace
Licensee Facilities in or on the City-owned Light Pole(s) identified in the
applicable Supplement located within the Public Right-of-Way for the purpose of
providing Telecommunication Services to Persons located within or without the
limits of the City; provided, however, Licensee shall have no such
authorization until Licensee submits and receives City-approval for any all
applicable Site Plans, Schedules of Performance, and Right-of-Way Construction
Permits in accordance with Section 6.1 of this Agreement. Licensee shall only
use the Licensee Facilities for Telecommunication Services only. Licensee
agrees that it shall not sublet any space on Licensee Facilities to any third
party or allow any colocation of facilities on Licensee's Facilities. During
the Term of this Agreement, the exact planned location of the Licensee
Facilities shall be disclosed, in writing, to the City by Licensee at least
thirty (30) days prior to its installation, removal, or relocation and in
accordance with Section 6 requirements below. Such identification shall be
incorporated in the applicable Supplement.
3.3.
Nonexclusive
3.
3.1Licensee
acknowledges and understands that the Light Pole is public property dedicated
for public purposes and that these purposes have priority over any other use,
including Licensee’s use of the Light Pole. Licensee shall not interfere with
Licensor’s use of the Light Poles.
3.3.2
This License is a non-exclusive license, and Licensor reserves the right to
allow the Light Poles to be used by other parties, except that Licensor shall
not allow any other party to physically occupy that portion of the Light Poles
where the Antenna is located. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensor reserves
the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to its own facilities
on the Light Poles.
3.4.
Permits.
This License is expressly made contingent upon Licensee obtaining all
applicable certificates, permits, entitlements, environmental review, studies,
and other approvals that any federal, state, or local authority may require for
the construction and operation of Licensee’s Facilities and, if applicable, the
construction of a Replacement Light Pole. Licensee shall bear the sole cost and
expense related to the procurement of these approvals.
3.5.
Non-interference.
Except as permitted by applicable Laws or this License
Agreement,
in the performance and exercise of its rights and obligations under this
License Agreement, Licensee shall not interfere in any manner with the
existence and operation of any and all Public Right-of-Way and/or private
rightsof-way, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drains, gas mains, poles,
aerial and underground electric and telephone wires, electroliers, cable
television, and other telecommunications (existing as of the placement of the
applicable Licensee Facilities), utility, and municipal property without the
express prior written approval of the owner or owners of the affected property
or properties. In case of such inference, Licensor may terminate this Agreement
with ten (10) days written notice in the event such interference is not cured
within thirty (30) days of written notice from Licensor of such interference.
If particular Licensee Facilities are the source of the interference, Licensor
may terminate this Agreement with respect to Licensee's right to use those
City-owned Light Poles with interfering Licensee Facilities as well as the
right to use those City-owned Light Poles in the same Supplement. Such
termination shall be effective with ten (10) days written notice in the event
such interference is not cured within thirty (30) days of written notice from
Licensor of such interference.
3.6.
Compliance
with Laws. Licensee shall comply with all applicable Laws in the exercise and
performance of its rights and obligations under this License Agreement.
3.7. Work Standards. Licensee
agrees to install, operate, and maintain the Licensee Facilities and, when
applicable, install a Replacement Light Pole in accordance with the terms of
this Agreement, all applicable Laws, including all traffic Laws (including,
without limitation, those set forth as DOT
standards) and in accordance with applicable Right-of-Way Construction Permit,
Site Plans and Schedule of Performance as may be added and incorporated into
the applicable Supplement. Licensee will comply with applicable Laws. Licensee
acknowledges that XXXXXX makes no warranties or representations regarding the
fitness, safety, or suitability of any of XXXXXX’s property for the
installation of the Licensee Facilities and that any performance of work or
costs incurred by Licensee or provision of Telecommunication Services
contemplated under this
License
Agreement by Licensee is at Licensee’s sole risk, except as otherwise expressly
provided herein. Further, Licensee’s work under this License Agreement will be
performed fully in compliance with the requirements in this License Agreement
and more specifically as set forth in Section 3.8 below.
3.8.
Work
and Safety Requirements. This section contains minimum requirements and
specifications governing use and occupancy of City-owned Light Pole(s) and any
other such equipment owned by XXXXXX.
3.8.1
Where
applicable, Licensee Facilities shall be placed, installed, and maintained accordance with the requirements and
specifications of the rules and regulations of the Public Utilities Commission, including
General Order No. 95 (G.O. 95), General Order No. 128 (G.O. 128), the National
Electrical Code (N.E.C.), the National Electrical Safety Code (N.E.S.C.), the
rules and regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), all of
which are incorporated herein by reference in this Section 3.8, and of any
governing authority having jurisdiction over the subject matter. Where a
difference in specifications may exist, the more stringent specification and/or
rule shall apply. If applicable, the requirements of this subsection apply to
any Licensee installation of a Replacement Light Pole.
3.8.2
All
requirements of the National Electrical Safety Code (N.E.S.C.) referred to in
this Agreement shall mean the current edition of such code, and shall include
any additional requirements of any applicable Federal, State, County or
Municipal Code or regulatory body, Agency, or other governing authority having
jurisdiction over the subject matter, including the CPUC, where applicable.
Reference to either the Safety Code, or to N.E.S.C., shall have the same
meaning.
3.8.3
The
Licensee Facilities shall be structurally and aesthetically compatible with
XXXXXX’s facilities in accordance with the applicable Site Plan. If Licensee
Facilities are not compliant with this foregoing requirement, Licensee
(at
Licensee’s sole cost and expense) shall remove any such non-compliant Licensee
Facilities or make Licensee Facilities compliant upon the reasonable request of
XXXXXX. Licensee shall remove non-compliant Licensee Facilities or make
Licensee Facilities compliant within the timeframes required by the City in
writing. In the event Licensee fails to complete the foregoing within the the
timeframes required by the City, the City may terminate Licensee's use of the
affected City-owned Light Pole with (10) days written notice to Licensee and
Licensee shall remove the Licensee Facilities located on that City-owned Light
Pole in the manner set forth in Section 5.3 of this Agreement.
3.8.4
Upon
Completion of Work, Licensee shall remove all of its tools, unused materials,
wire clippings, cable sheathing, and any other similar type materials and/or
matter on or in the area surround the affected City-owned Light Pole. 3.8.5
Licensee Facilities shall be firmly secured and supported to the City-owned
Light Pole as provided in the Site Plan.
3.8.6
Licensee
Facilities shall be plainly identified with a firmly affixed tag of a type and
wording satisfactory to XXXXXX.
3.8.7
Licensee
shall require that all its work crews and foreman, or any of its contractors
and subcontractors: (i) are familiar with all power line rules, requirements,
regulations, standards and guidelines under G.O. 95, G.O. 128 and N.E.S.C.;
(ii) survey the area in which work is to be performed before commencing work,
and make a determination that the required work can be completed safely; (iii)
survey the area in which work is to be performed before commencing work, and
make a determination that any electrical power lines and related equipment are
in conformance with G.O. 95, G.O. 128 and N.E.S.C. prior to commencing work;
and (iv) proceed with such work only upon making such determinations. If the
foreman and/or work crew determines that such work cannot proceed safely, or if
such electrical power lines are not in compliance with either G.O. 95, G.O. 128
or N.E.S.C., Licensee shall immediately stop work and notify XXXXXX of such
condition, in detail, and shall not commence work at such location until so
directed by XXXXXX. It is understood and
agreed by Licensee that there is no instance in which it is safe or proper for
a Licensee worker and or crews (whether working for or on behalf of Licensee),
or a crew or worker’s equipment, to come within three (3) feet of, or in actual
contact with, the electrical current from an energized electrical power line.
Consequently, any such close or actual contact by Licensee (or Licensee’s
crews, employees, agents, representatives, contractors or subcontractors, or
the crews, employees, agents, or representatives of such contractors or
subcontractors) shall be deemed an
unsafe act, or failure to act, under the meaning of this Agreement. In
addition to any other remedies available to XXXXXX under this License
Agreement, failure of Licensee to conduct its work in compliance with the
requirements of Section
3.8
shall constitute an immediate breach of this
Agreement
and cause for the City with written notice to Licensee to immediately terminate
this Agreement with respect to Licensee's right to use those City-owned Light
Poles relating to the breach as well as the right to use those City-owned Light
Poles in the same Supplement.
3.8.8
Should
Licensee discover any Emergency Conditions or Emergency
Situation
in its survey of the work area, as set forth above in this section 3.8,
Licensee shall cease work and immediately notify XXXXXX at its Public Utilities
Department at telephone number (714) 765-5300 of any such emergency condition
or emergency situation related to XXXXXX’s utility poles, powerlines, street
lights, arms, or the Licensee Facilities.
3.8.9
Licensee
understands and acknowledges that Licensee Facilities are located in or on the Public Right-of-Way and/or
within public property, and Emergency Situations may develop from time-to-time
that affect the health safety, or welfare of City personnel or the public.
Licensee agrees that if such Emergency Situations occur, XXXXXX shall have the
right for the duration of the Emergency Situation to take any necessary
actions, including, but not limited to, removing the Cityowned Light Pole. Such
necessary action shall be made at the City's sole discretion. Licensee agrees
not to hold XXXXXX responsible or liable for and shall protect, defend, and
indemnify and hold XXXXXX harmless for any damage, loss, claim, or liability of
any nature suffered as a result of any such XXXXXX actions during an Emergency
Situation, except as otherwise expressly provided herein.
3.8.10 Prior to the issuance of a
Notice to Proceed, Licensee shall pay for a radio frequency interference study
carried out by an independent and qualified professional licensed radio
frequency engineer. Licensee shall provide Licensor a copy of this study. T0is
study shall confirm that Licensee’s Facilities will not interfere with any
existing Licensor's communications facilities and/or those of other
governmental entities on a Light Pole. If this study fails to confirm the
foregoing and Licensee cannot reasonably remedy this interference, Licensor may
immediately terminate this Agreement as to such Licensee Facility. Licensor
shall have no obligation to pay any other costs and expense incurred by
Licensee with respect to this Agreement.
3.8.11 Prior to the issuance of a
Notice to Proceed, Licensee shall also pay for a study carried out by a licensed structural engineer to evaluate the
structural integrity of Licensee’s Facilities. Licensee shall provide Licensor
with a copy this study. This study shall confirm that Licensee’s Facilities
will not unsafely compromise the structural integrity of the Light Pole. If the
study fails to confirm that Licensee’s Facilities will not unsafely compromise
the structural integrity of the Light Pole and Licensee cannot reasonably
remedy this problem or Licensee is notwilling to construct a Replacement Light
Pole, Licensor may immediately terminate this Agreement as to such Licensee
Facility. Licensor shall have no obligation to pay any other costs and expense
incurred by Licensee with respect to this Agreement.
3.9.
Availability.
XXXXXX cannot and does not guarantee an uninterrupted supply of power, nor does
it guarantee the quality of power provided.
3.10.
RFES.
RFES limits shall be identified for each Site Plan identified in the applicable
Supplement and the preliminary RFES shall be incorporated by reference into the
License Agreement and included in the Supplement. The preliminary RFES
initially submitted by Licensee shall be superseded with a final RFES when the
actual radio frequency exposure measurements are completed and submitted by
Licensee to the City following the completion of Antenna construction, but in
no event later than Completion of Work by Licensee. The RFES shall recommend
the stand-off distance for mandatory signage, at
Licensee’s
sole cost and expense, and shall be placed on the Antenna enclosure by Licensee
to ensure that XXXXXX Electric field crews inspecting and maintaining the Light
Pole during routine and emergency maintenance will not exceed the specified
limits. Licensee shall provide an updated RFES study with any equipment
modifications which would affect the stand-off distance identified in the final
RFES study. In such cases, Licensee shall post additional signage as reasonably
required by the Public Utilities General Manager or designee.
4.
FEES
AND TAXES.
4.1
Fees.
Licensee shall be solely responsible for the payment of all lawful Fees, taxes
and for the payment of any utility charges in connection with the exercise of
Licensee’s right, title, and interest in and to the attachment, installation,
operation, and maintenance of the Licensee Facilities, and the rendering of
Telecommunication Services, under this License Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing however, Licensee shall not be responsible for any income tax
incurred by City as a result of this Agreement.
4.2
License
Fee and Other Consideration In consideration for this License Agreement,
Licensee shall initially pay the City Base License Fee in the amount of [Insert
Appropriate Amount for Fiscal Year in Exhibit B, e.g., Ninety-Three
Dollors and Forty Cents ($93.40) ] for
every Licensee Facility on each Cityowned Light Pole (“Base License Fee”) with
a Commencement Date in the [Insert Appropriate Fiscal Year, e.g., 2015/2016]
fiscal year ("Base Fiscal Year"), which fiscal year runs from July
1st to June 30th. Licensee shall make this first payment within thirty (30)
days after the applicable Commencement Date for the Licensee Facility. The Base
License Fee for a partial year shall be prorated on a 365 day basis from the
Commencement Date through June 30th. Throughout the Term, the Base License Fee
or Adjusted Base License Fee (defined below) shall be increased to the amount
set forth in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference, each year on July 1st (which amount is approximately two percent
(2%) of the previous fiscal year’s Base License Fee or Adjusted Base License
Fee (defined below)), except that, if applicable, on July 1st of 2025, 2030,
and 2035, the Public Utilities General Manager designee, on behalf of the City,
will adjust Base License Fee and will provide notice to Licensee no later than
the sixtieth (60th) day prior to the adjustment date. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, XXXXXX’s failure to communicate the License Fee adjustments in no
way relieves Licensee of its obligation to pay said Adjusted Base License Fee.
The adjusted Base License Fee shall be referred herein as the "Adjusted
Base License Fee"; the first Adjusted Base License Fee amounts occurring
prior to the tenth anniversary adjustment are contained in Exhibit
"B". In connection with each Supplement, Licensee shall pay the City
each year on every July 1st during the Term the Adjusted License Fee for such
Supplement. For every Supplement with a Commencement Date outside of the Base
Fiscal Year, Licensee shall pay the applicable prorated (as described above)
Adjusted Base License Fee for the applicable Supplement within thirty (30) days
after the applicable Commencement Date and the increased Adjusted Base License
on every July 1st thereafter until the termination or expiration of this
Agreement. If the Base License Fee or Adjusted Base License Fee is not received
by City on or before the thirtieth (30th) day following its due date, it shall
be deemed delinquent. If the Base License Fee or Adjusted Base License Fee is
not paid before delinquency, then the amount due and unpaid shall be subject to
a late charge at he rate of five percent (5%) per annum of the overdue amount,
without limitation to the City’s other rights and remedies under this
Agreement.
5.
REMOVAL
AND RELOCATION OF POLE MOUNTED FACILITIES.
5.1
Relocation. XXXXXX, in its sole discretion under the circumstances set forth
set forth in .1 through .3 in Section 5.1.1, may from time to time require
Licensee to remove or relocate its entire or affected portion of the Licensee
Facility and
Licensee
shall, at XXXXXX’s sole direction, remove or relocate the specified affected
Licensee Facility upon a reasonable request from XXXXXX based on the specific
configuration or re-configuration of the Pubic Right-of-Way or roads in the
Pubic Right-of-Way (by way of example and not limitation - a removal or
relocation caused by the widening of the road) provided that where a removal or
relocation is required by the City, the City will take reasonable steps to
provide a suitable alternative for Licensee to re-locate its affected Licensee
Facility. If however, a suitable alternative is not available, City or
Licensee, at their sole discretion, may terminate the applicable Supplement for
that Licensee Facility, and such termination will not constitute a breach of
this License Agreement. In connection with any such relocation, if Licensee's
Facilities require a Replacement Light Pole, Licensee shall furnish a
Replacement Light Pole for the new location at Licensee's sole costs and
expense. This Replacement Light Pole shall be subject to the City's review and
approval as set forth in Section 6.1 of this Agreement.
5.4.1
Licensee
understands and acknowledges that the City may require Licensee to relocate, and Licensee shall, at City’s
direction, relocate Licensee’s entire or affected portion of the Licensee
Facility upon six (6) months prior written notice in situations described in
subsection (.1) below, and immediately (defined as 48 hours or less) in
situations described in subsections (.2) and (.3) below, at
Licensee’s
sole expense whenever City reasonably determines that the relocation is needed:
.1
To facilitate or accommodate the construction, completion, repair, relocation,
or maintenance of a City project;
.2
Because the Licensee Facility is interfering with or adversely affecting proper
operation of City-owned Light Poles or other City facilities; or
.3
As required by applicable Laws or Emergency Situation to protect or preserve
the public health, safety, or welfare.
5.4.2
At
its sole costs and expense, Licensee shall be responsible for the relocation of
its Licensee Facilities required by the City in accordance with this Section 5.
5.4.3
City
shall be responsible for the following tasks in connection with the relocation:
.1
Building the foundation footing for the new Light Pole or Replacement Light
Pole (as applicable) location based on Licensee’s design;
.2
Installing a Light Pole or Replacement Light Pole (as applicable) and its
electrical conduit to that new location; and
.3
Issuing an invoice to Licensee for the difference in costs between building a
new footing and installing the new Light Pole or Replacement Light Pole (as
applicable) versus the costs for a standard light pole (if any).
Subject
to the time frame described in Section 5.1.1 and if circumstances allow,
City
agrees that Licensee shall not terminate the use of any existing City-owned
Light Pole until the Licensee Facility have been installed and are operational
on the alternative City-owned Light Pole. If Licensee fails to relocate the
entire or affected portion of the Licensee Facility as requested by the City in
accordance with the foregoing, City shall be entitled to remove the affected
Licensee Facility at Licensee’s sole cost and expense. The City shall have no
responsibility or liability for damage or loss of the entire or affected
portion of the Licensee Facility or any damages, except as otherwise expressly
provided herein. For any relocation, Licensee shall comply with the
requirements of Section 6 of this Agreement. Licensee agrees to use
commercially reasonable means to relocate the entire or affected portion of the
Licensee Facility to a location acceptable to both the City and Licensee. Any
relocation will require execution of a Supplement by the Parties.
5.2
Relocation Requests. In the event Licensee desires to relocate the Licensee
Facility
from a City-owned Light Pole or other property to another City-owned Light Pole
or other property, Licensee shall so notify City in writing. Licensee may, with
the prior approval of the City, utilize another City-owned Light Pole or other
property for relocation of the Licensee Facility in such a case; provided,
Licensee complies with the requirements of Section 6 of this Agreement. Such
approval shall be completely within the City’s sole discretion. Any such
relocation will require execution of a Supplement by the Parties.
5.3
Removal. Unless XXXXXX and Licensee enter into a written agreement that
provides otherwise, upon the expiration, completion or earlier termination of
the Term of this License Agreement or City's termination of Licensee's right to
use a City-owned Light Pole, Licensee shall promptly, safely, and carefully
remove the entire Licensee Facility installed by Licensee or designee from the Light
Pole, other XXXXXX property and the Public Right-of-Way, and Licensee return
the Light Pole, XXXXXX’s property and the Public Right-of-Way to the condition
in which the property and/or the Public Right-of-Way existed immediately prior
to Licensee’s installation, normal wear and tear excepted. Upon the expiration,
completion or earlier termination of the Term of this License Agreement or
City's termination of Licensee's right to use a City-owned Light Pole, License
shall perform the removal and restoration within thirty (30) business days or such time period mutually
agreed to in writing by the Parties, otherwise City shall have the option to
perform the aforementioned removal and restoration at Licensee's costs and
expense.
In
addition to the foregoing, in the event a Light Pole was a Replacement Light
Pole installed by Licensee, Licensee shall remove the Licensee Facilities and,
at City's sole discretion, modify or replace that Light Pole to those standards
required by the City within ten (10) business days or such time period mutually
agreed to in writing by the Parties, otherwise City shall have the option to
perform the same at Licensee's cost and expense. Once such Replacement Light
Pole has been completed and accepted by the City, the Replacement Light Pole
will become property of the City. Licensee shall execute such documents
required by the City to cause such a transfer of ownership.
Whenever
the removal or relocation of the entire or affected portion of the Licensee
Facility is required under this License Agreement, and such removal or
relocation shall cause the Public Right of Way, the Light Pole, or other
Cityowned facility to be damaged, Licensee, at its sole cost and expense, shall
promptly repair such damage and return the Public Right of Way, the Light Pole,
and/or other City-owned facility, in which the Licensee Facility is located, to
a safe and satisfactory condition in accordance with applicable Laws, normal
wear and tear excepted. If Licensee does not repair the site as just described
within either (a) ten (10) business days or such time period mutually agreed to
in writing by the Parties or (b) sooner if the conditions set forth in Section
7 exist, then the City shall have the option to perform or cause to be
performed such reasonable and necessary work on behalf of Licensee and charge
Licensee for the costs incurred by City. The City shall not be obligated to
extend the removal deadline if such extended deadline is not in the City's best
interests. The City shall not be responsible for any damages to the any
Licensee Facilities, except as otherwise expressly provided herein. Upon the
receipt of a demand for payment by the City, Licensee shall reimburse the City
for such costs and expenses within thirty (30) days of its receipt of an invoice
together with reasonable supporting documentation or shall be subject to a late
charge at the rate of five percent (5%) per annum of the overdue amount,
without limitation to City’s other rights and remedies under this License
Agreement.
6.
INSTALLATION.
6.1
Site Plans and other Approvals. Licensee shall not install, operate, or
maintain any Licensee Facilities on a City-owned Light Pole without a
City-approved Notice to Proceed and a City-approved Site Plan, Schedule of
Performance, and Right-of Way Construction Permit. Prior to the issuance of a
Notice to Proceed for a Licensee Facility, Licensee shall submit a proposed
site plan and proposed schedule of performance for the Public Utilities General
Manager or designee's approval.
Public
Utilities General Manager or designee may either approve those documents or
require Licensee to make modifications to the proposed site plan and schedule
of performance. If applicable, Licensee shall submit its revised proposed site
plan and/or proposed schedule of performance for the Public Utilities General
Manager or designee's approval. The Public Utilities General Manager or
designee may either approve those documents or require Licensee to make
modifications to the proposed site plan and schedule of performance. The
foregoing process shall be repeated until the proposed site plans and proposed
schedule of performance are approved by Public Utilities General Manager or
designee. If approved, Licensee shall submit a request for a Right-of-Way
Construction Permit. This Right-of-Way Construction Permit will be issued by
the City Engineer or designee with any terms and conditions the City Engineer
or designee determines to impose upon the permit.
Such
determination shall be made in the City Engineer or designee's sole discretion.
Upon the (a) approval of the Site Plan and Schedule of Performance and (b)
issuance of a Right-of-Way Construction Permit, the City will issue a Notice to
Proceed. After Licensee has obtained an approved Site Plan and Notice to
Proceed, and has completed installation of Licensee Facilities in accordance
with the Site Plan, Licensee shall have the right to maintain, as it deems
necessary, any Licensee Facility upon notice to City.
In
case the Licensee Facilities require replacement of a City-owned Light Pole,
the Licensee shall be responsible for all costs to design, procure and install
a Replacement Light Pole. The Replacement Light Pole shall be subject to the
review and approval of the City. Upon completion of its installation of the
Replacement Light Pole and acceptance by City, Replacement Light shall become
the City’s property. Licensee shall execute such documents required by the City
to cause the Replacement Light Pole to transfer of ownership to the City.
In
the event a Light Pole has been removed and a Replacement Light Pole for that
Light
Pole has not been accepted by the City prior to the termination of this
Agreement, Licensee shall be responsible for all costs and expenses associated
with making such adjustments to the Replacement Light Pole so that it is
consistent with City standards. Such light pole shall be subject to the review
and approval process set forth in the previous paragraph.
6.2
Added Facilities. If Licensee desires to modify or add Licensee Facilities on a
City-owned Light Pole beyond those set forth in a Supplement or previously
approved under this Section are modified or added after the Effective Date,
Licensee shall submit a request ("Modification Request") to add to or
modify
Licensee
Facilities. XXXXXX’s Public Utilities General Manager or designee will review
the Modification Request, and XXXXXX’s Public Utilities General Manager or
designee may approve or deny, in writing, the request in her sole discretion.
With any Modification Request, Licensee shall comply with the requirements set
forth in Sections 1.20 and 6.1. If XXXXXX’s Public Utilities General Manager or
designee approves the Modification Request, the added or modified Licensee Facilities
shall be reflected in Attachment A of the applicable Supplement. The
aforementioned written approval shall constitute the Notice to Proceed for such
additional Licensee Facility and the date of such written approval shall be the
Commencement Date under Section 4.2 as to such Licensee Facility. Licensee has
the right to replace existing Licensee Facilities so long as the City, in its
sole discretion, determines the replacement facilities are substantially
similar to existing Licensee Facilities. Without limiting the foregoing, City
determination, the substantially similar facilities do not include: (a) any
modification increasing the Radio Frequency Exposure Study parameters; (b)
modification affecting the external aesthetics of the Light Pole; or (c)
modifications potentially impacting the structural integrity of City owned
Light Pole or use of the Public Right-of- Way.
6.3
Installation. Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed and execution of a
Supplement by both Parties, Licensee may install the Licensee Facilities and,
if applicable the Replacement Light Pole; provided, such installation is
carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the applicable
Notice to Proceed, Site Plan, Schedule of Performance, and Right of Way Construction
Permit. Upon Licensee's completion of the Licensee Facility and, if applicable,
the Replacement Light Pole, the Licensee Facility shall be inspected by the
City to confirm that the installation complies with the terms of this Agreement
and the applicable Notice to Proceed, Site Plan, Schedule of Performance, and
Right of Way Construction Permit.
Licensee
shall not operate the Licensee Facility until that facility has passed the
City's inspection. Licensee hereby accepts use of a City-owned Light Pole in an
“as-is”
condition, with no warranty, express or implied from Licensor as to any latent,
patent and unforeseeable condition of the City-owned Light Pole, including its
suitability for use by Licensee. Further, Licensee has determined, among other
things, that the Light Poles that are involved in or related to any of
Licensee’s
work or performance under this Agreement are in full compliance with Cal OSHA
rules and regulations, General Orders 95 and 128 and other applicable Laws to
the extent such rules and regulations would have any application whatsoever to
Licensee’s work or performance under this Agreement, or, if they are not in
such compliance, Licensee shall notify Licensor in writing of such fact prior
to commencing any work or performance involving or related to said Light Pole.
6.4
Installation Time Limit. Licensee shall install the Licensee Facilities, the
Replacement Light Pole (if applicable) and other City-specified fixtures and/or
equipment related thereto within ninety (90) days of the later of the receipt
of Notice to Proceed from the City or execution of the Supplement. The time
periods set forth in this Section 6.4 may be extended in the sole discretion of
the XXXXXX Public Utilities General Manager or designee.
6.5
Prevailing Wage. If required by applicable law in connection with any work
performed under this Agreement, Licensee and all affiliates, contractors or
subcontractors are required to pay the general prevailing wage rates of per
diem wages as well as overtime and holiday wages as determined by the Director
of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) under Section 1720 et seq. of
the Labor Code and implemented by
Resolution of the City Council of the City of XXXXXX. The DIR’s determination
is on file and is open to inspection in the Office of the City Clerk.
6.6
Drawings. Licensee shall provide City with as-built drawings of the Licensee
Facilities, the Replacement Light Pole (if applicable), equipment, and
improvements installed on City property or Public Right-of-Way within thirty
(30) days after Completion of Work, which show the actual location of all
Licensee Facilities, equipment, and improvements. Said as-built drawings shall
be accompanied by a complete and detailed inventory of all of Licensee’s
equipment, personal property, and Licensee Facilities actually installed.
6.7
No Liability. No review or approval under this Section shall impose or create
any additional liability on or for City, and shall not relieve Licensee of any
responsibility or liability which Licensee may have under this Agreement or by
law.
7.
EMERGENCY
RESTORATION .
If
due to an Emergency Situation such as a damaged or destroyed City-owned Light
Pole, the continued use of which threatens the health or safety of persons or
property, as solely determined by the City’s Electric field crews, immediate
removal of the City-owned Light Pole shall be required. XXXXXX Public Utilities
Department Electric crews will remove and replace, if possible, the destroyed
or damaged City-owned Light Pole and will notify the Licensee within such time
frame determined by XXXXXX staff. Licensee’s restoration crew will be
responsible for the removal of the Licensee Facilities from the damaged or
destroyed City-owned and, if applicable, the reinstallation of the Licensee Facilities
on a replacement City-owned Light Pole. The installation of a replacement Light
Pole shall occur within the timeframe devised by the City, which the City may
modify in its sole and absolute discretion. Prior to the installation of
Licensee's Facilities on the new Light Pole, Licensee shall comply with the
requirements of Section 6 of this Agreement. If, however, a suitable
alternative is not available, City or Licensee, at their sole discretion, may
terminate this License Agreement for that Licensee Facility, and such
termination will not constitute a breach of this License Agreement. The City
will not be liable or responsible for any financial and/or nonfinancial damage
to or caused by the Licensee Facilities and accessories on account of the removal,
replacement, or transportation of the damaged or destroyed Light Pole. The
XXXXXX Public
Utilities
Department may be reached at (714) 765-5300. Licensee’s emergency contact
information is listed under Subsection 15.6.
8.
INDEMNIFICATION.
8.1
To
the fullest extent permitted by law, as respects bodily injury, death, personal
injury, or third-party property damage, Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless XXXXXX, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and
representatives from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, defense
costs, or liability, of any kind or nature (collectively referred to
hereinafter as
“Claims”),
arising out of or in connection with Licensee’s (or Licensee’s contractors’ or
subcontractors’, if any): (i) acts, errors, omissions, or unsafe acts, or (ii)
work performed by, or on behalf of, Licensee, relative to this Agreement;
except for those Claims which arise out of the sole active negligence or
willful misconduct of XXXXXX or its employees or agents. As respects any damage
or loss which does not arise out of or involve bodily injury, death, personal
injury, or third-party property damage, Licensee agrees to indemnify, defend,
and hold harmless XXXXXX, its officials, officers, employees, agents, and representatives
from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, defense costs, or
liability, of any kind or nature (collectively referred to hereinafter as
“Other claims”), arising out of or in
connection with Licensee’s (or Licensee’s contractors’ or subcontractors’, if
any) negligent or wrongful performance under this Agreement; except to the
extent that such Other Claims arise out
of the acts, errors, or omissions of XXXXXX or its employees or agents. The obligations
set forth in this Indemnification Provision (i) shall be in effect without
regard to whether or not XXXXXX, Licensee, or any other Person maintains, or
fails to maintain, insurance coverage, or a self-insurance program, for any
such Claims or Other Claims; and (ii) shall survive the termination of this
License Agreement. Nothing herein shall prevent Licensee’s insurer(s) from
satisfying Licensee’s obligations under this Section. XXXXXX’s City Council
authorizes the XXXXXX Risk Manager to modify the requirements set forth in this
Subsection 8.1 in the event he determines that such reduction is in XXXXXX’s
best interest.
8.2
Hazardous
Materials. Without limiting the scope of Subsection 8.1 above, or the duties
and obligations set forth therein, Licensee will be solely responsible for and
will defend, indemnify, and hold Licensor, its agents, and employees harmless
from and against any and all claims, costs, and liabilities, including
attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the cleanup,
restoration of the Public Right-of-Way, personal injury, property damage,
bodily injury or other damages resulting from Licensee’s use of Hazardous
Materials on the Public Right-of-Way. Licensor will be solely responsible for
and will defend, indemnify, and hold Licensee, its agents, and employees
harmless from and against any and all claims, costs, and liabilities, including
attorney’s fees and costs, arising out of or in connection with the cleanup,
restoration of the Public Right-of-Way, personal injury, property damage,
bodily injury or other damages resulting from Licensor’s use of Hazardous
Materials or from any presence, handling or disposal of Hazardous Materials on
the Public Right-of-Way on or before the Commencement Date. For purposes of
this License Agreement,
“Hazardous
Materials” shall be interpreted broadly and specifically includes, without
limitation, petroleum or any petroleum product, asbestos, fuel, batteries
and/or any substance known by the State of
to cause cancer and/or reproductive toxicity, and/or any substance, chemical,
waste, or other materials identified or defined as hazardous, toxic or
dangerous in any federal, state, or local environmental or safety law or
regulations including, but not limited to the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(“CERCLA”).
XXXXXX’s City Council authorizes the XXXXXX Risk
Manager
to modify the requirements set forth in this Subsection
8.2
in the event he determines that such reduction is in XXXXXX’s best interest.
9.
INSURANCE.
Without
limiting XXXXXX’s right to indemnification, it is agreed that Licensee shall
secure, prior to commencing any activities under this License Agreement, and
maintain, during the Term of this License Agreement, insurance coverage as
follows: Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by statutes and Employers Liability in an amount
not less than One Million Dollors
($1,000,000) per occurrence.
Commercial
General Liability Insurance, including coverage for Premises and
Operations,
Contractual Liability, Personal Injury Liability, Products/Completed
Operations
Liability, and Independent Contractor’s Liability (if applicable), in an amount
not less than Two Million Dollors
($2,000,000) per occurrence, Three Million Dollors ($3,000,000) annual aggregate, written on an
occurrence form, provided this coverage may be maintained by Licensee combining
primary and excess policies to meet these requirements.
Commericial
Automobile Liability Coverage covering all owned non-owned and hired autos, in
an amount not less than One Million Dollors
($1,000,000) per occurrence, combined single limit.
XXXXXX’s
Risk Manager is hereby authorized to reduce the requirements set forth herein
in the event he determines that such reduction is in XXXXXX’s best interest.
Each
insurance policy required by this Agreement, except policies for Workers’
Compensation, shall contain the following clauses or shall otherwise provide for
the following conditions:
“It
is agreed that any insurance maintained by Licensee pursuant to this Agreement
shall be primary to, and not contribute with, any insurance or selfinsurance
maintained by the City of XXXXXX.”
“The
City of XXXXXX, its officers, employees, and representatives are included as
additional insureds as respects the acts, omissions, operations, and activities
of, or on behalf of, the named insured, in regard to products supplied, or work
or services performed under an agreement with the City of XXXXXX.” Prior to
commencing any work under this License Agreement, Licensee shall deliver to
XXXXXX insurance certificates confirming the existence of the insurance
required under this License Agreement, and additional insured endorsement,
including the applicable clauses and/or Provisions referenced above. Insurance
required hereunder shall be placed with insurers (i) admitted to write
insurance in the State of and (ii) possessing
an A. M. Best’s rating of A VII or higher, or (iii) otherwise acceptable to
XXXXXX with prior written permission from XXXXXX. Also, in the event that (i) a
claim is filed against XXXXXX, or its officers, employees, agents, or
representatives, for which XXXXXX believes, in good faith, there may be
coverage under an insurance policy required by this Agreement, and (ii) XXXXXX
has tendered such claim to the insurer that issued such policy, and (iii) such
insurer has not agreed, within ninety (90) days, to cover such claim, including
defense and indemnity, without reservation, then Agency has the right to demand
of Licensee, and to receive within thirty (30) days, a copy of such insurance
policy.
Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained herein, in lieu of maintaining insurance set
forth above, Licensee may self-insure for the requirements and in the amounts
set forth above.
In
addition to other remedies XXXXXX may have if Licensee fails to provide or
maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within
the time herein required, XXXXXX may, at its sole option:
Order
Licensee to stop or cease work under this License Agreement until
Licensee
demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; or terminate this License
Agreement. Exercise of any of the above remedies, however, is an alternative to
other remedies XXXXXX may have and is not the exclusive remedy for Licensee’s
failure to maintain insurance or secure appropriate endorsements.
10.
LIMITATION
OF LIABILITY
The
Partie expressly agree that Licensee shall not be liable to XXXXXX for
incidental, consequential, punitive, or exemplary damages, regardless of
whether Licensee advised of, or otherwise should have been aware of, the
possibility of such damages, regardless of the legal theory or basis for such
claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties acknowledge that any
limitation of liability under this Section shall not apply to, or diminish Licensee’s responsibly
for, any bodily injury, death, personal injury, or damage to the property of a
Person not a party to this License Agreement, including, without limitation,
the injury to, death of, or personal injury to any Person, City employee, or
Persons working for, or on behalf of, Licensee or Licensee’s contractors or
subcontractors, if any.
11.
NOTICES
AND EMERGENCY NUMBE$
All
notices which shall or may be given pursuant to this License Agreement shall be
in writing and delivered personally or transmitted: (i) through the India mail,
by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; or (ii) by means of prepaid
overnight delivery service as follows:
City:
City of XXXXXX
Attention:
City Clerk
With
Copy to: City of XXXXXX
Any
form of contact with these numbers shall not be used as notice required by this
section or other parts of this Agreement unless expressly stated in this
Agreement.
12.
TERMINATION.
12.1
Except
as expressly set forth in this Agreement, this License Agreement may be
terminated by either Party upon thirty (30) days, prior written notice to the
other Party upon a default of any material covenant or term hereof by the other
Party, which default is not cured within thirty (30) days of receipt of written
notice of Default [or, if such default is not curable within thirty (30) days,
if the defaulting Party fails to commence such cure within thirty (30) days or
fails to thereafter diligently prosecute such cure to completion], provided
that the grace period for any monetary default is ten (10) days from receipt of
notice.
12.2
Licensee
may terminate this License Agreement or any Supplement without cause with
ninety (90) days prior written notice to XXXXXX. Any Base License Fee and
Adjusted Base License Fees previously paid by Licensee to XXXXXX are
nonrefundable. Licensee shall pay XXXXXX any outstanding Base License Fee or
Adjusted Base License Fees without proration, including any amounts due during the
ninety (90) notice period.
13.
INTERRUPTIONS
OF SERVICE.
At
its sole cost and expense, Licensee agrees to install a clearly marked and
accessible Licensor Antenna power “cut-off” switch to be located on the Light
Pole. The Licensee shall also install at its sole cost and expense a signal
switch which is capable of remotely de-energize the Antennas in the manner
required by this Section 13 (“Signal Switch”).
13.1
Maintenance.
If maintenance of City Facilities or Light Poles requires
Licensor’s
employees or agents to come within the stand-off distance identified in the
final RFES Study, Licensor shall notify in advance of this maintenance and
request that Licensee temporarily shut off power to the Antennas in accordance
with the Signal De-Energize Process (as defined herein). Licensee shall comply
with this request; however, Licensor will attempt to conduct its activities
according to Licensee’s preferred schedule unless that schedule would
unreasonably delay maintenance or increase costs. Upon completion of the maintenance,
Licensor shall notify Licensee, and Licensee may then activate the power to its
facility. Licensor shall not be liable to Licensee or any other party for any
interruption in Licensee’s service or interference with the operation of
Licensee Facilities. In the event that the Antennas must be deenergized to
ensure the safety of Licensor’s employees or agents, the following protocol
must be followed (“Signal De-Energize Process”):
13.1.1.
Licensor
shall contact Licensee at [INSERT] to request the
Signal
Switch to de-energize the Antennas.
13.1.2.
Licensee
shall thereafter de-energize the Antennas by switching off the Signal Switch.
Licensee shall respond within ten (10) minutes after Licensor contacts Licensee
at the telephone number set forth in Subsection 13.1.1. If Licensee is unable
to respond within ten (10) minutes, Licensor may de-energize the Antenna and
notify Licensee thereafter. In such instances, Licensor will reenergize the
Antenna as soon as possible after Licensor has completed its work.
Licensor
may terminate Licensee's use of a Light Pole and such other Light Poles
contained in the same Supplement with five (5) business days written notice to
Licensee, when Licensee fails to cooperate with Licensor to deenergize the
Antennas of a Light Pole as required by this section on three (3) separate
occasions within a calendar year.
13.1.3.
After
the Licensor confirms with Licensee at the telephone number set forth in
Subsection 13.1.1 that the Antennas have been de-energized by the Signal
Switch, Licensor shall also switch-off the local cut-off switch to the
Antennas. Licensor shall not do the foregoing until it confirms with the
Licensee at the telephone number set forth in Subsection 13.1.1 that the
Antennas have been deenergized.
13.1.4.
After
Licensor performs the maintenance or other work in the vicinity of the
Antennas, Licensor shall switch-on the local cut-off switch to the Antennas.
Thereafter, Licensor shall contact Licensee at the telephone number set forth
in Subsection 13.1.1 to notify it that the Antennas may be energized. Except in
an Emergency Situation, Licensor will try as much as possible to perform the
maintenance or other work in the vicinity Antennas within thirty (30) minutes
after Licensor has confirmed that the Antennas have been de-energized.
13.2
Emergency
Situations. Licensee understands that Licensee Facilities are located on public
property and Emergency Situations may develop from timetotime that requires
power to the Antennas to be immediately shut off. Licensee agrees that if an
Emergency Situation occurs, Licensor shall have the right to immediately shut
off power to the Antennas. If reasonably possible, Licensor shall immediately
notify Licensee. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Licensor will not immediately
shut off power to the Antennas and follow the Signal DeEnergize Process
provided the Public Utilities General Manager or designee determines in his
sole discretion that (a) the Emergency Situation does not require an immediate
shut off of power to the Antennas; and (b) Licensee’s employee or agent will
perform the shut off of power within a timeframe which will not exacerbate the
Emergency Situation. Licensee agrees not to hold Licensor responsible or liable
for and shall protect, defend, and indemnify and hold Licensor harmless for any
damage, loss, claim, or liability of any nature suffered as a result of the
loss of the use of Licensee Facilities or other communication facilities. The
Base License Fee or Adjusted Base License Fee, prorated to a 365-Day year,
shall be abated for any day, or part thereof, in which power to the Antennas
are shut off pursuant to this Subsection 13.2. If, on account of the shut off,
Licensor interrupts
Licensee’s
use of the Licensee Facilities for a period greater than ten (10) consecutive
days, Licensee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty
(30) days prior written notice to Licensor.
14.
INTERFERENCE
Licensee,
at its own sole cost and expense, shall operate, maintain, repair, and utilize
Licensee Facilities in a manner which does not cause radio frequency
interference with (i) Licensor’s use of the Light Poles and the Public
Right-ofWay, (ii) the communications of other government entities, or (iii) any
other telecommunication licensee or lessee on the Light Pole. 14.1 Interference
with City Facilities. If Licensor determines Licensee Facilities causes radio
frequency interference with either (i) Licensor’s use of Light Pole or City's
use of the Public Right-of-Way, or (ii) the communications of other entities,
Licensee shall cease such interference or remedy the same within three (3)
Business Days of receiving written notice from the Licensor. If Licensee is
unable to remedy or terminate (including the shutting off of equipment) the
interference to a level acceptable to Licensor or the FCC, either Party may
terminate this Agreement with respect to Licensee's use of an affected Light
Pole and such other Light Poles contained in the same Supplement at their sole
discretion upon five (5) Days prior written notice to the other Party.
14.2.
Interference with other Licensees. Licensee agrees that its operation of its
facilities shall not cause any direct or indirect radio frequency inference
with any other telecommunication licensees or lessees on the Light Pole or
Public Right of-Way. Any such interference shall be resolved by Licensee and
the affected licensee in accordance with applicable Law, including, but not
limited to, applicable FCC regulations.
15.
MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS.
15.1
Licensee
shall not assign, sell, or transfer its interest under this License Agreement
without the express prior written approval and consent of the City, which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Any
attempted assignment, sale, or transfer in violation of this Section shall be
void. The transfer of the rights and obligations of Licensee to a parent,
subsidiary, or other affiliate of Licensee, or to any successor-in-interest or
entity acquiring thirty-five percent (35%) or more of Licensee’s stock or
assets, shall not be deemed an assignment.
Licensee
shall give to the City written notice of any such transfer within thirty (30)
days thereafter. If any proposed transferee will have a financial strength or
creditworthiness after the proposed transfer of at least equal to that of
Licensee prior to the transfer, it shall not be deemed reasonable for the City
to withhold its consent to the proposed transfer unless the proposed transferee
has a record of non- performance under similar agreements which is unacceptable
to the City under a reasonable standard of evaluation.
15.2
Licensee
represents that it has the license to operate in the radio spectrum for which a
license from the FCC is required for each such Licensee Facilities referenced
in any Supplement. Licensee understands that this License Agreement does not
provide Licensee with exclusive use of any City-owned Light Pole or property
and that City shall have the absolute right to permit other third party
attachments to the City-owned Light Poles.
15.3
This
License Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Parties with
respect to the subject matter herein. There are no representations, agreements
or understandings (whether oral or written) between or among the Parties
relating to the subject matter of this License Agreement, which are not fully
expressed herein.
15.4
This
License Agreement may not be amended except pursuant to a written instrument
signed by both Parties.
15.5
If
any one or more of the Provisions of this License Agreement shall be held by
court of competent jurisdiction in a final judicial action to be void,
voidable, or unenforceable, such Provision(s) shall be deemed severable from
the remaining Provisions of this License Agreement and shall in no way affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this License Agreement.
15.6
Licensee
shall be available to the staff employees of any City department having
jurisdiction over Licensee’s activities twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7)
days a week, regarding problems or complaints resulting from the attachment,
installation, operation, maintenance, or removal of the Licensee Facilities or
any portion thereof.
The
City may contact Licensee by telephone at [INSERT] .
15.7
This
License Agreement shall be governed and construed by and in accordance with the
Laws of the State of and the City Charter,
XXXXXX Municipal Code, and Electric Rates, Rules and Regulations of the City of
XXXXXX as amended from time-to-time, excluding any choice of law provisions or
conflict of law principals which would require reference to the laws of any
other jurisdictions, but may be subject to superseding federal Law. In the
event that suit is brought by a Party , the Parties agree that trial of such
action shall be vested exclusively in the State Court of , County of Orange, or
in the India District Court, Central District of , in the County of Orange
regardless of choice of law or forum non convenience.
15.8
Nothing
in this License Agreement shall be deemed or otherwise construed as granting
any rights, benefits or interests to any individual, entity or body who / that
is not a party to this Agreement.
15.9
All
exhibits referred to in this License Agreement and any addenda, attachments,
and schedules which may, from time to time, be referred to in any duly
executed amendment, if any, to this
License Agreement are by such reference incorporated in this License Agreement
and shall be deemed a part of this License Agreement as though more fully set
forth herein. All requirements or Provisions contained in any of the exhibits
are material terms and conditions of this License Agreement and enforceable as
such.
15.10
This
License Agreement is binding upon the successors and assigns of the parties
hereto subject to the requirements of Section 15.1, infra.
15.11
Licensee
acknowledges that the City may develop rules, regulations, and specifications
for the attachment, installation, maintenance, and removal of the Licensee
Facilities on the City-owned facilities, including Light Poles, and such rules,
regulations, and specifications, and when finalized, shall govern Licensee’s
activities hereunder as if they were in effect at the time this License
Agreement was executed by the City.
15.12
Each
individual executing this License Agreement on behalf of a Party hereto
warrants that: (i) such Party is duly organized and existing, (ii) the signer
is duly authorized to execute and deliver this License Agreement on behalf of
said Party, (iii) by so executing this License Agreement, such Party is
formally bound to the Provisions of this License Agreement, (iv) the Party’s
entry into this License Agreement does not violate any Provision of any other
agreement to which said Party is bound, and (v) there is no litigation or legal
proceeding that would prevent said Party from entering into this License
Agreement.
15.13
Captions.
The captions of the various Sections in this License Agreement are for
convenience only, and are not intended to be any part of the body of this
License Agreement, nor are they intended to be referred to in construing the
Provisions of this License Agreement.
15.14
Counterparts.
This License Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and all the
counterparts shall constitute but one and the same agreement, notwithstanding
that all parties hereto are not signatories to the same or original
counterpart.
15.15
Advice
of Counsel; Interpretation. Each Party acknowledges that it has had the benefit
of advice of competent legal counsel with respect to its decision to enter this
License Agreement. The Provisions of this License Agreement shall be
interpreted to give effect to their fair meaning and shall be construed as
prepared by both parties.
15.16
No
Waiver. The failure of any Party to enforce against the other a Provision of
this License Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that Party’s right to
enforce such Provision at a later time.
15.17
Exhibits.
The attached exhibits are made a part hereof:
Exhibit
A: Form of Supplement with Attachment A: Notice to Proceed, RightofWay
Construction Permit, Schedules of Performance, and Site Plan; and Radio
Frequency Emission Exposure Study for each Site Plan; and
Exhibit B: Licensee Fee Schedule
Except for Exhibit B, the information contained in any such exhibits or any
Supplement may be added to, changed, or amended from time to time on the same
terms and conditions as reflected in the
License
Agreement subject to the mutual agreement in writing by Licensee’s designated
representative and, in the case of the City, the Public Utilities General
Manager.
Such mutual written agreement by each of the Party’s designated representative
shall be deemed an addition change, or an amendment of this License Agreement
not requiring further amendment to the entire License Agreement. In the event
of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement, a Supplement and the
Exhibits, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
15.18
Abandonment. Should Licensee fail at any time for a continuous period of six
(6) months to use the Licensee Facilities or the City-owned Light Pole where
the Licensee Facility is or is to be located or any part thereof for the
purposes contemplated by this License Agreement, then XXXXXX may terminate this
License Agreement, upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to Licensee, to
the extent of the portion so abandoned or discontinued. In addition to any
other rights or remedies, XXXXXX shall immediately be entitled to exclusive
possession and ownership of the portion so abandoned or discontinued, without
the encumbrance of this License Agreement. Upon termination, Licensee shall
remove the Licensee Facilities and restore the City-owned Light Poles and
Public Right-ofWay in accordance with the applicable standards, normal wear and
tear excepted. If Licensee fails to remove its Licensee Facilities within
thirty (30) days of termination of this Agreement or such time period mutually
agreed to in writing by the Parties, the City may remove the facilities at its
sole discretion and issue an invoice to the Licensee for this work which
Licensee shall pay within thirty (30) days. The City shall not be obligated to
extend the removal deadline if such extended deadline is not in the City's best
interests.
15.19 Disputes. The Parties agree to
make a diligent, good-faith attempt to resolve any claim, controversy or
dispute arising out of this License Agreement (“Disputes”). Authorized
representative shall be selected by each Party to resolve Disputes. If the
Authorized Representatives of the parties are unable to resolve a
Dispute
arising within thirty (30) days after notice from one Party to the other, such
Dispute will be submitted promptly to the senior executive officers of the
parties, who will meet, in person or by telephone, not later than ten (10) days
after the date such Dispute was submitted to them. In the event that the
officers cannot resolve the dispute within ten (10) business days after the
matter is submitted to them, the Parties may submit the Dispute to mediation.
Each Party shall bear its own costs of mediation. If mediation does not result
in settlement within fortyfive (45) days after the matter is submitted to
mediation, either Party may file legal action for a court determination of the
Dispute.
15.20
Sucessor Laws. Whenever this Agreement specifically refers to any law, code
section, regulation, tariff, government department or agency, the Parties
hereby agree that the reference also refers to any successor to such law,
tariff or, organization.
[SIGNATURES
ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this License Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized officers and representatives as of the Effective Date
written at the beginning of this License Agreement.
LICENSOR:
LICENSEE:

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