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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSCOW, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF IDAHO, ESTABLISHING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CO-LOCATION OF TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION APPARATUS ON PUBLIC FACILITIES OWNED AND/OR OPERATED BY THE CITY. WHEREAS, City Council has determined it advisable to adopt minimum requirements for co location of transmission/reception apparatus on public facilities owned and/or operated by City of Moscow; and WHEREAS, Council wishes to promote the use of City owned and/or operated facilities in an effort to reduce the number of antennae tower to be constructed and located within City limits; and WHEREAS, Council wishes to preserve the positive aesthetic qualities of the City; and WHEREAS, Council wishes to promote public safety regarding the use of public facilities owned and/or operated by City of Moscow for antennae location. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Moscow, Idaho that the "City of Moscow Facilities Co-location Policy" attached hereto as "Exhibit the same as if fully copied and incorporated herein shall be the policy for utilization of public facilities owned and/or operated by City of Moscow for transmissions/reception apparatus on such public facilities ADOPTED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 5th day of February, 20 J ATTEST ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT City of Moscow Facilities Co-location Policy The following is a checklist of minimum requirements for co-location of transmission/reception apparatus on public facilities owned and/or operated by the City of Moscow. Not all requirements are pertinent or applicable to a particular facility. Requirement of application shall be at the sole discretion of the City. The City of Moscow retains the right to deny co-location at its discretion. This policy of co-location shall not vest any property rights in potential applicants for co-location. Minimum Requirements: I. Site and landscape plans drawn to scale, including documentation establishing the suitability and structural integrity of the particular City facility for proposed uses shall be submitted by the applicant service provider and approved by the City. 2. The applicant service provider shall, at its expense, retain the services of an Idaho licensed professional engineer, paid for by the service provider, with verifiable experience in water tank construction and design of the particular City facility, who shall check site plans for proper design and installation techniques. Plans shall be stamped and sealed by a licensed Idaho engineer 3. A pre-construction meeting between City staff and the applicant service provider and its contractor shall be held prior to the commencement of any work on the proposed co-location project. 4. The applicant service provider will comply with all applicable codes and regulations, including, but not limited to, the current American Water Works Association (AWW A) standard D I 00 and future revisions when performing any work on a water tank 5. The City shall reserve the right to approve or disapprove any proposed method of installation. 6. Any equipment welded to a water tank shall be made using the capacitor discharge method according to specifications (see attachment). A special inspector shall be retained to inspect and certify that each connection has been completed according to its design. 7. No equipment, hardware or mounting devices shall penetrate any tank storage or support surface on the water tank 8. The equipment will be grounded separately from the City facility. 9. All antenna components will be caulked or sealed to prevent rust streaking or staining. ---PAGE BREAK--- 10. All cable and hardware shall be mounted as not to affect routine maintenance by City or interfere with the City's ability to locate city-owned equipment on the facility. Any damage to the facility or water tank, including interior and exterior finishes caused by welding or method of attachment, shall be repaired in accordance with City standards at the expense of the applicant service provider. This includes, but is not limited to, labor, material, draining and disinfection II. All panel (sector) antennas shall be painted to match or closely match the original color of the City facility. 12. All shrouding and exposed cabling shall be painted pursuant to Moscow City Code 4-6- 3l(E)(7)(a). 13. Equipment shelters and cabinets shall have an exterior finish pursuant Moscow City Code 4- 6-3 I 4. Equipment shelters and cabinets shall be screened pursuant to Moscow City Code 4-6- 31 15. Final site inspection will be performed by the licensed engineer of record to check the installed product against plans and drawings. 16. A maintenance plan, including procedures, shall be mutually agreed upon between City and applicant service provider. I 7. The applicant service provider shall move or remove all equipment at its expense if it interferes with maintenance performed by the City. I 8. Applicant service providers equipment shall be disabled when City employees are performing maintenance on the facility to prevent exposure to RF emissions. I 9. Liability insurance including the City as an additional insured shall be maintained by the applicant service provider. 20. The applicant service provider shall indemnify the City from any and all liability arising from the installation and maintenance of cellular equipment. 2 I. If the applicant service provider's equipment is not used for 180 consecutive days, it shall be considered abandoned and removed by the applicant service provider or the City at the service provider's expense. 22. Every applicant service provider who utilizes City facilities pursuant to this Policy shall first enter into an agreement with the City allowing for such use and shall pay a negotiated amount related to such use.