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A resolution approving the first amendment to the license agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Verizon Wireless to install in-building, radio-distribution devices within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building and the Howard Office Building to enhance wireless reception on or within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building.
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WHEREAS, BL2018-1443 approved a license agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Verizon Wireless to install in-building, radio-distribution devices within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building and the Howard Office Building to enhance wireless reception on or within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building; and,
WHEREAS, the Parties wish to amend the agreement to allow installation of Verizon’s fiber at the premises and through and between Metro’s buildings to support Verizon’s IBRD system in lieu of Metro’s fiber; and,
WHEREAS, installation of the IBRD System in the Richard Fulton Main Office Building will amplify Verizon’s wireless signal within the building, creating better reception for the wireless users in the building; and,
WHEREAS, BL2018-1443 authorized amendments by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1: That the First Amendment to the license agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Verizon Wireless, to install in-building radio-distribution devices within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building and the Howard Office Building, to enhance wireless reception on or within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Mayor is authorized to execute the same.
Section 2: Amendments to this legislation shall be passed by Resolution.
Section 3: That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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This resolution approves the first amendment to the license agreement between Metro and Verizon Wireless to install in-building, radio-distribution devices within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building and the Howard Office Building to enhance wireless reception on or within the Richard Fulton Main Office Building. Ordinance No. BL2018-1443 approved a license agreement with Verizon Wireless to install this equipment. Metro and Verizon now wish to amend the agreement to allow installation of Verizon’s fiber on the property to support Verizon’s in-building radio-distribution system instead of Metro’s fiber. This installation will amplify Verizon’s wireless signal in the Richard Fulton Main Office Building, which will create better reception for wireless users in the building.
There is no cost to Metro associated with this license agreement. BL2018-1443 authorized amendments by resolution of the Metropolitan Council.