Title
Ordinance Accepting the Bid Submitted by Cox Wireless Access, LLC for a Nonexclusive Franchise Agreement to Use and Occupy the Streets and Public Rights-of-Way Located Within the City for the Purposes of Constructing, Installing, and Maintaining Network Facilities for Wireless Services and for Providing Wireless Infrastructure Services Within and Through the City
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Several Wireless Service Providers and Wireless Infrastructure Providers (the “Providers”) have contacted the City of Hampton (the “City”) including Cox Wireless Access, LLC (“Cox Wireless”). The Providers advised that they can better serve the citizens of the City by having a franchise to use and occupy the streets and public rights-of-way located within the City for the purposes of constructing, installing, and maintaining network facilities for Wireless Services and/or as a Wireless Infrastructure Provider within and through the City. Pursuant to Article VII, Section 9 of the Constitution of Virginia and Chapter 21 of Title 15.2 of the Virginia Code, the City has the authority to grant franchises and other authorizations for the use and occupancy of the streets and public rights-of-way. On January 24, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of §15.2-2100 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, the City agreed to offer franchises to the Providers by publicly inviting bids for a wireless facilities nonexclusive franchise agreement, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Nonexclusive Franchise Agreement attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and made a part hereof to this Ordinance being presented to City Council. The requirements of §15.2-2101 and §15.2-2102 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, having been met and after careful consideration of the bids submitted, the bid of Cox Wireless should be accepted by City Council.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background above.
Impact:
See Purpose/Background above.
Recommendation:
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