The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION # 2020-145
Resolution to approve Amended 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, the compensation received by the City in return for the tower space at that time was free internet service at eight identified City locations, and
WHEREAS, the quality of the internet service became problematic, and based thereon, a lease agreement was entered with ComElec with an effective date of May 1, 2015, providing for monthly rent in addition to free internet at nine specific City sites, and
WHEREAS, the City has received rent for approximately 6 years and has taken advantage of free internet at 7 of the 9 sites originally identified, two of the sites making arrangements with other providers, the Library, for example, utilizing free Mediacom internet, and
WHEREAS, ComElec has agreed to the terms of an amended five (5) year lease that increases the rent by 3% per year each year with a commencement date of May 1, 2021 and has also agreed to continue to provide free internet to the seven (7) locations currently utilizing the free service and to allow the City to choose two additional sites for internet, to be installed and serviced at no charge, and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the terms as proposed in the amended lease agreement are appropriate and in the best interests of the City and should, therefore, be approved.
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 Mayor 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 7th day of December, 2020.
Brian R. Wolken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk