License for Comm. FacilitiesSTATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DALLAS
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
LICENSE FOR COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
This non-exclusive License for Communications Facilities ("Agreement") is made by and
between the City of Coppell (hereinafter referred to as the "CITY") and Voicestream GSM I
Operating Company, L.L.C., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter referred to as "LICENSEE"), for
the use &certain premises and/or facilities according to the following terms and conditions:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the CITY desires to provide LICENSEE with facilities for housing and
operating certain communications equipment, including the installation of antennas or antenna
systems and the space required to run cable between the equipment and the antenna or antenna
systems and an equipment cabinet; and
WHEREAS, the CITY owns the premises and facilities described below and desires to
allow the LICENSEE to enter and utilize these facilities and premises;
NOW, THEREFORE, for the consideration and on the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth, the parties agree as follows:
Location
1. The premises and facilities (the "PREMISES") to be provided by the CITY are
depicted on Exhibit "A", which is attached and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in
full, more specifically described as the "site" or the "leased premises."
Equipment
2. The CITY agrees to allow installment and maintenance of LICENSEE'S equipment
and/or improvements as described and illustrated in Appendix "A", which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full (also referred to as the "Site Plan"), in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Term
3. Th/s Agreement shall be for an initial term of five (5) years, commencing on the
effective date of execution and said Agreement may be terminated during this period or any
extension period, pursuant to paragraphs 5, 7 and 11. This Agreement will automatically terminate
if LICENSEE is tmable to obtain all necessary Governmental Approvals for LICENSEE'S intended
use of and improvements to the PREMISES. Upon expiration of the initial 5-year term, the CITY
or LICENSEE shall have the right to terminate this agreement at any time upon providing written
not/ce of not less than ninety (90) days, without further obligation hereunder.
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4. Unless sooner terminated, LICENSEE is granted the option to renew this license for
two (2) additional five (5) year periods, after the initial term expires. LICENSEE must give written
notice of a decision to exemise this option to CITY no less than ninety (90) days prior to the
expiration of the current term or period. All the terms and covenants of this Agreement apply to all
extension periods, subject to Section 9, and subject to amendment by the mutual agreement of the
parties, in writing and signed by both parties, as provided by this Agreement. At the expiration of
all of the extension periods provided herein, unless renewed or superseded, this Agreement shall
continue from month to month under the terms and conditions set forth herein, and it may be
terminated by either party upon at least thirty (30) days notice to the other party.
Licensee Default
5. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an "Event
of Default" hereunder by LICENSEE:
(a) The failure by LICENSEE to make any payment of rent or any other
payment required to be made by LICENSEE hereunder, as and when due, where such
failure shall continue for a period of twenty (20) days after written notice thereof is received
by LICENSEE from CITY. Time shall be and is of the essence with regard to
LICENSEE'S obligation to timely remit all rentals required herein.
(b) The failure by LICENSEE to observe or perform any of the covenants or
provisions of this Agreement to be observed or performed by LICENSEE, other than as
specified in Paragraph 5(a), where such failure shall continue for a period of thirty (30) days
after written notice thereof is received by LICENSEE from CITY; provided, however, that it
shall not be deemed an Event of Default by LICENSEE if LICENSEE shall commence to
cure such failure within said thirty (30) day period and thereafter diligently prosecute such
cure to completion.
(c)
default.
Filing of bankruptcy or declaration of insolvency shall constitute an act of
6. If there occurs an Event of Default by LICENSEE, in addition to any other remedies
available to CITY at law or in equity, CITY shall have the option to terminate this Agreement and
all rights of LICENSEE hereunder.
Nuisance and Overriding Public Need
7. The CITY may terminate this License in the event the use of the Leased Site shall
have been found to be a public or private nuisance, under the law of the State of Texas. In the event
of termination by CITY, the CITY shall give LICENSEE notice in whting at least one (1) year prior
to the termination date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of an overriding public need, as
determined by the CITY in its sole discretion, then the CITY may terminate this Agreement upon
whtten notice, delivered not less than ninety (90) days prior to termination. In the event that the
facilities and water tower upon which LICENSEE'S equipment, antenna systems and structures will
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be placed are permanently destroyed, removed or taken down, this Agreement shall terminate
automatically without prior notice, in the absence of any ovemding public need.
Title and Quiet Possession
8. CITY represents and agrees (a) that it is the owner of the Site; (b) that it has the right
to enter into this Agreement; (c) that the person signing this Agreement has the authority has the
authority to sign; (d) that LICENSEE is not in default beyond the expiration of any cure period; and
(e) that CITY shall not have unsupervised access to the Site or to the LICENSEE'S equipment,
subject to CITY'S right of eminent domain.
Use and Sublet of Premises
9. The use of the provided PREMISES by the LICENSEE in conjunction with the
terms of this Agreement, is for the sole purpose of installation, operation and maintenance, removal,
replacing, modifying of communications equipment, being personal communication service system
facility, in strict compliance with this Agreement and the attached Exhibits "A" through "D". The
LICENSEE may not sublet to or license others to use the PREMISES without the prior written
consent of the CITY; provided however, LICENSEE may without the consent of CITY assign this
license to any party that is a parent company, wholly-owned subsidiary, or affiliate of LICENSEE.
Consideration
10. In consideration for providing the PREMISES for use by the LICENSEE, the
LICENSEE shall pay to the CITY a rental fee of $1,600.00 per month, partial months to be
prorated, and payable on the first day of each month thereafter throughout the term of this
agreement. Rent shall be increased at the rate of 3% annually over the term of the lease and upon
renewal for subsequent terms, rent shall be increased at a rate of no less than 3% annually.
Access
11. The LICENSEE shall have the non-exclusive right to access the aforementioned
PREMISES at any time, by contacting and providing notice to the CITY. If LICENSEE requires
access to the SITE after the normal business hours of the CITY of 8:00 a~m. to 5:00 p.m. ("Business
Hours"), LICENSEE shall place a telephone call to the D/rector of Parks and Recreation at the
number provided and leave a message regarding its access to the SITE pr/or to such access. If the
CITY is contacted by LICENSEE after the normal business hours of the CITY, for the purpose of
accessing the aforementioned location, the LICENSEE agrees to reimburse the CITY for the actual
cost of any city staff involvement necessary for this access.
Interference
12(A). LICENSEE shall not cause electrical interference to the CITY or to any other
licensee who is using the PREMISES at the time of LICENSEE'S installation or operation of its
equipment. Should such interference occur, LICENSEE will take all steps necessary to correct such
interference and, if such interference cannot be corrected, LICENSEE will cease its operations from
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the site, and this Agreement shall be terminated. The CITY will not grant a license to any other
party for the use of the CITY'S property without including in that license a provision stating that the
party's use will not in any way adversely affect or interfere with the LICENSEE'S signal operation
of its commun/cation system. Furthermore, the LICENSEE shall have the right to terminate this
Agreement upon thirty (30) days notice to the CITY if another user of the facilities causes
significant interference with LICENSEE'S operations, and such interference is not corrected within
thirty (30) days following the notice.
03) LICENSEE, during the term of this agreement, shall not interfere with the uses and
operation of Andrew Brown Park Central, its game fields, parking lot or concession facilities.
Under no circumstances shall LICENSEE conduct installation, repair, removal or maintenance
activities during sporting events scheduled for Andrew Brown Park Central.
13. LICENSEE shall have the sole burden of, and be responsible for all costs associated
with, alleging and proving that another user of the PREMISES is causing significant interference, or
for otherwise enfoming LICENSEE'S rights under th/s Agreement. The CITY shall not be
responsible for the costs associated with the resolution of any dispute between users of the
PREMISES, or enforcement of any of LICENSEE'S rights under this Agreement.
Utility Easements and Utility Cost
14. The LICENSEE will be responsible for any and all costs associated with electhcal
hookup, maintenance and service, which is due to the LICENSEE'S operations at the PREMISES.
The CITY shall provide and grant to LICENSEE any easements necessary for the provision of
electric and telephone hookup and service to this PREMISES and LICENSEE'S equipment.
Tsxe$
15. LICENSEE agrees to reimburse the CITY for all such taxes which are assessed
against the CITY due to the personal property improvements constructed or maintained by
LICENSEE on or about the PREMISES; provided however, the CITY shall use its best efforts to
provide prior notification of any taxes for which LICENSEE is to be charged, so the LICENSEE
will have the opportunity to appear before the taxing authority and contest any assessment.
Liability, Release and Indemnification
16. LICENSEE shall at all times comply with all laws and ordinances and all rules and
regulations of municipal, state and federal government authorities relating to the installation,
maintenance, height, location, use, operation, and removal of the equipment, antenna systems, and
other alterations or improvements authorized herein, and SHALL FULLY INDEMNIFY THE
CITY AGAINST ANY LOSS, DAMAGE, COST, OR EXPENSE WHICH MAY BE
SUSTAINED OR INCURRED BY THE CITY AS A RESULT OF THE INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE, OPERATION, OR REMOVAL OF SAID IMPROVEMENTS, EXCEPT
WHERE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR 1N PART BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL
MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY, 1TS AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
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17. LICENSEE AGREES AND IS BOUND TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND
HOLD THE CITY WHOLE AND HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR ANY
LOSS OR DAMAGES THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF THE USE, MAINTENANCE, AND
OCCUPANCY OF LICENSEE'S INSTALLATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS BY LICENSEE
ON THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY, EXCEPT WHERE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF THE CITY, ITS
AGENTS, SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
18. LICENSEE AGREES THAT LICENSEE SHALL INDEIVINIFY, DEFEND,
RELEASE, ACQUIT, AND HOLD FREE AND HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
REPRESENTATIVES AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS,
DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITIES, LOSSES, AND DAMAGE, WHETHER
ASSERTED BY LICENSEE, ITS AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES OR EMPLOYEES, OR ANY
THIRD PARTY WHICH IN ANY WAY RELATE TO OR ARISE FROM LICENSEE'S
EQUIPMENT OR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE THEREOF, OR FROM
LICENSEE'S ENTRY ONTO AND UTILIZATION OF THE CITY'S PREMISES AND
FACILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
ALLEGING THAT LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE WERE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART
BY THE CITY'S NEGLIGENCE.
IN ADDITION, LICENSEE SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGE TO
THE PREMISES CAUSED BY LICENSEE OR ITS AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, OR
EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
ALLEGING THAT LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGE WERE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART
BY THE LICENSEE'S NEGLIGENCE.
Insurance
19. LICENSEE shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this
Agreement, and any extension or renewal thereof, at LICENSEE'S sole expense, liability insurance
and workman's compensation insurance, and a certificate of insurance shall be submitted to and
approved by the CITY prior to the commencement of any performance under this Agreement. The
required insurance must provide a minimum of $1,000,000 single occurrence coverage for bodily
injury (including death), and a minimum of $1,000,000 single occurrence coverage for property
damage. The CITY shall be named as an additional insured under said policy of insurance.
Condition of Site
20(A). LICENSEE accepts the PREMISES as is, in its current condition, and the CITY
makes no representations or warranties, and hereby disclaims any and all such representations or
warranties, express or implied, of any kind or nature, with regard to the facilities and the
PREMISES. The CITY shall maintain the PREMISES in compliance with all applicable statutes,
regulations and roles, and in a manner which will not interfere with LICENSEE'S reasonable use of
the site. Upon expiration, cancellation, or termination of this Agreement, the LICENSEE shall
remove its equipment, antenna systems and structures from the PREMISES at LICENSEE'S sole
cost and expense. However, upon vacation of this site, LICENSEE shall surrender the PREMISES
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in substantially the same condition as received, except for ordinary wear and tear, as determined by
the CITY. If, as determined by the CITY, the PREMISES are not surrendered in satisfactory
condition, the LICENSEE shall be liable to the CITY for an amount representing the actual cost to
restore the PREMISES to substantially the same condition as received. In the event of
LICENSEE'S timely failure to remove its equipment, antenna systems, and structures, the CITY
may do so at its expense and retain and sell any such equipment, antenna systems, and structures in
compensation for any past due obligations. LICENSEE hereby grants and conveys a lien on all
equipment, antenna systems and structures installed and used at the PREMISES for such purposes,
enforceable without judicial intervention, perfected by written notice to LICENSEE to cure its
default within ten (10) days of such notice, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 5(b),
hereinabove. Any permanent improvements or fmtures installed on the PREMISES by LICENSEE
shall become the property of the C1TY upon the expiration of this Agreement.
B. In addition to the conditions of the site, LICENSEE shall:
1. locate, at its sole expense, the antenna on existing light structures or relocate existing
light structures subject to prior approval by the City Manager or his designee;
2. cause the equipment cabinet to be secured by an appropriate gate, lock, and/or
appropriate security device(s);
3. all construction, installation and location or relocation of any structure cabinet
antenna or equipment shall be completed by October 1, 2003 except upon express
written consent of the City Manager or his designee.
Tower Maintenance
21~ It is understood that periodic maintenance and repair of the CITY'S facilities on the
PREMISES is necessary. The LICENSEE agrees that its fights under this Agreement are
subordinate to the CITY'S rights to conduct and perform such maintenance and repairs. For such
purposes, the CITY may reasonably and temporarily interfere with, hinder and interrupt
LICENSEE'S use of the facilities and PREMISES.
Notice
22. All notices to the parties shall be in writing and shall be sent by certified or
registered mail, or hand delivered, to the address of the party as it appears in this Agreement.
Marking, Lighting and Radio Frequency Requirements
23. The LICENSEE acknowledges that it shall be responsible for compliance with all
tower or building marker and lighting requirements which may be required by the Federal Aviation
Administration or the Federal Communication Commission in conjunction with LICENSEE'S
installation of improvements under this Agreement, as well any expenses, fees or fines associated
with compliance or non-compliance. Should the CITY be cited by either the FCC or FAA because
the location is not in compliance, due to LICENSEE'S installation of improvements under this
Agreement, and if the LICENSEE does not cure the conditions of noncompliance within the time
frame allowed by the citing agency, the CITY may terminate this Agreement.
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24. LICENSEE agrees to comply with the Federal Communications Commission
("FCC") radio frequency ("RF") exposure roles and requirements for RF exposure to humans.
LICENSEE will not cause radio frequency and/or electrical interference to the existing equipment
of CITY or to any other tenant who is using the Site upon earlier of the Commencement Date or at
the time LICENSEE installs its Communications Equipment, provided that the equipment used by
CITY or other licensee is operating within the technical parameters specified by its manufacturer
and/or as defined by the FCC (see Schedule attached hereto for a list of existing and/or known users
on the Site). Upon written notice from CITY to LICENSEE of such interference, LICENSEE will
take all reasonable steps to correct such interference in a timely manner. If such interference cannot
be reasonably corrected with/n five (5) business days from receipt of CITY's notice, LICENSEE
will cease using its Communication Equipment, except for testing, until such time as LICENSEE
corrects the interference.
25. CITY represents that it has no knowledge of any substance, chemical or waste
(collectively, "substance") on the Site that is identified as ha?ardous, toxic or dangerous in any
applicable federal, state or local law or regulation. LICENSEE will not introduce or use any such
substance on the Site in violation of any applicable law.
Site Plan
26. The Site Plan (attached as "Appendix A") has been approved by the CITY prior to
the execution of this Agreement, with approval or disapproval not to be unreasonably delayed or
withheld. The Site Plan shall describe and illustrate the location of the equipment, fixtures,
antennas, cables, wiring and other structures to be installed, maintained and operated under this
Agreement. The Site Plan shall include a scale drawing and inventory analysis of the proposed
installations, as well as an elevation of the PREMISES with the proposed installations.
PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH
THE APPROVED SITE PLAN. IF THE LICENSEE'S INSTALLATION, MAINTE2qANCE, OR
OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT, FIXTURES, ANTENNAS, CABLES, WIRING AND OTHER
STRUCTURES FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL
USE PERMIT, AT ANY TIME, AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY, THEN THE CITY SHALL
HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT UPON THIRTY (30) DAYS
NOTICE TO LICENSEE.
Entire Agreement
27. This Agreement, together with Appendix "A" attached, is the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter covered in this Agreement. There is no other
collateral oral or written agreement between the parties that in any matter relates to the subject
matter of this Agreement.
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Representation
28. Both the LICENSEE and the CITY represent that they have full capacity and
authority to grant all rights and assume all obligations they have granted and assumed under this
Agreement.
Governing Law
29. The validity of this Agreement and any of its terms or provisions, as well as the
rights and duties of the parties, shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, and any venue
for any action concerning this Agreement shall be in Dallas County, Texas.
Amendment
30. This Agreement may be amended only by the written mutual agreement of the
parties hereto.
Legal Construction
31. In the event that any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement shall
for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity,
illegality or unenforceability shall not affect the other provisions, and this Agreement shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenfomeable provision had never been contained in it.
Termination
32. Except as otherwise provided heroin, this License may be terminated upon one
hundred eighty (180) days written notice by LICENSEE if the PREMISES or the LICENSEE'S
equipment is, or becomes, unacceptable under LICENSEE'S design or engineering specifications
for its equipment or the communications system to which the equipment belongs. Upon the
termination of the License under these conditions, LICENSEE shall pay to the CITY a buyout fee
equivalent to six (6) months rent under the terms and conditions of the License at the time of the
termination. ,~
EXECUTED in single or multiple originals on th y of hA_/ ,2003,
in Dallas County, Texas.
LICENSEE: CITY:
VOICESTREAM GSM I OPERATING
COMPANY, L.L.C., a Delaware ~[por~i~
By:
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
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255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
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City Secreta~
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APPENDIX "A"
SITE PLAN
APPENDIX "A'
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Memorandum of Agreement
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Between City of Coppell ("CITY")
and VoiceS~eam GSM I Operating Company, L.L.C. a Delaware coporation ("LICENSEE")
A License for Cormmunications Facililies (the "Agreement") by and between City of Coppell ("CITY") and
VoiceStream GSM 1 Operating Company, L.L.C. ("LICENSEE") was made regarding a potion of following the proper~y:
See Attached Appendix "A" incorporated herein for all purposes
The "Agreement" is for a term of five (5) years and will commence on the date as set forth in the License (the
"Commencement Date"). LISENSEE shall have the fight Io extend this Lea~e for two (2) additional five-year terms.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have respectively executed this memorandum effective as of the date of
the last paJ~ to sign,
By:
Pfimed Name:
Its:
CITY: CITY OF COPPELL. TEXAS,
a Texas Municipal Corporation
By: ~
Printed Name: ~__~
Its: a'~Ciry Ma~.ager
L.L.C., a Delaware Corporation
Executive Director of Engineerinu and Operatign~
BROWN COMMUNITY PARK
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STATE ;F~ ~c~
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that Cody Sanford is the person who appeared before me,
and said person acknowledged that he signed this instrument, on oath stated that he was authorized to execute the
instrument and acknowledged it as the Executive Director Of Engineering And Operations of VoiceSlream GSM I Operating
Company, a Limited Liability Corporation, to be the free and voluntary act of such pazty for the uses and pm'poses
mentioned in the, dhstrument
Dated: ,~_1 ~ ~
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Site Plan
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Memorandum of Agreement APPENDIX "A'
Legal Description
The Property is legally described as follows:
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