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Resolutions · May 13, 2015

Resolution 15-26

The City of Monticello, Iowa

IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA

RESOLUTION # 15-26

Resolution to approve Water Tower Lease Agreement between the City of Monticello and ComElec related to ISP services and equipment placement on the

City of Monticello Water Towers.

 

WHEREAS, the City entered into a lease agreement with NetConnect, in 2005, that was subsequently transferred to YouSquared, that was then transferred to Prairie Inet, with said companies placing equipment on and/or around the City water towers to provide internet service to Monticello residents and residents from the surrounding areas, and

 

WHEREAS, that the compensation received by the City in return for the tower space was free internet service at eight identified City locations, and

 

WHEREAS, the quality of the internet service has come into question, with the internet speed being too low to meet the needs of the Ambulance/Police Dpts., necessitating the purchase of internet service by those departments from Mediacom, and has also become problematic with many living outside of Monticello that rely on the service for at their homes, and

 

WHEREAS, the lease with Prairie Inet has been formally terminated and efforts have been underway to negotiate the terms of a new lease with either Prairie Inet or ComElec, ComElec being a Dubuque, Iowa Company, and being formerly known as YouSquared, and

 

WHEREAS, ComElec has agreed to the terms of a lease proposed by the City Administrator and Prairie Inet has not yet responded to all terms of the lease, and

 

WHEREAS, time is of the essence if the City intends to lease the tower space to a new provider, as immediate steps to install their equipment and market their services must be taken, and

 

WHEREAS, the new lease provides for free internet services at nine (9) locations identified by the City and also includes a monthly rental fee of $1,500 per month, or $18,000 per year, an increase of $18,000 over the current lease.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve the proposed lease agreement between the City of Monticello and ComElec Internet LLC, and authorizes the City Administrator to execute same on behalf of the City.

 

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 6th day of April, 2015.

 

Attest: Dena Himes, Mayor

 

Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk

 

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