HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-14 Approving and Authorizing the Wireless Broadband Network and Lease Agreement with CenturytelRESOLUTION NO. 14
Series of 2006
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE WIRELESS BROADBAND
NETWORK AND LEASE AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT") BETWEEN THE TOWN
OF VAIL (THE "TOWN") AND CENTURYTEL BROADBAND SERIVICES, LLC
CENTURYTEL"), WHICH AGREEMENT PERTAINS TO CERTAIN RESPECTIVE
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOWN AND CENTURYTEL IN RELATION
TO PROVIDING ATOWN-WIDE WIRELESS BROADBAND NETWORK.
WHEREAS, the Town of Vail (the "Town"), in the County of Eagle and State of Colorado is a
home rule municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Colorado and
the Town Charter (the "Charter"); and
WHEREAS, the members of the Town Council of the Town (the "Council") have been duly
elected and qualified; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that a system of wireless broadband high speed
communications will improve the quality of life of Vail residents and guests; improve government,
education and transit services, and facilitate resident and visitor access to such services; help to bridge
the digital divide; create opportunities for businesses located within Vail's borders; and provide
competitive network services; and
WHEREAS, The Town seeks a relationship with CenturyTel in particular, to create aTown-wide
wireless broadband network ("Network"), to install, operate and maintain such Network, pursuant to and
in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and with regulations promulgated by the Federal
Communications Commission and all other applicable laws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL,
COLORADO as follows:
Section 1. The Agreement is hereby approved, and the Town Manager is hereby authorized and
directed to execute and deliver the Agreement, on behalf of the Town, with such terms and provisions as
the Town Manager, after consultation with the Town Attorney, considers to be necessary or appropriate in
furtherance of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Town Council hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is
necessary and proper for the health, safety and welfare of the Town of Vail and the inhabitants thereof.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meting of the Town Council of the~wnofVailheldthis18thdayofJuly, 2006. ,, ,,!~
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Farrow Hitt,
Mayor Pro Tem
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Resolution No. 14 Series 2006