ERMUSR HANDOUT #1 12-15-2009 - Laserfiche WebLink

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~al~s1~~ Policy Statement Regarding the-Use of Utility Owned Land for Communication Antennas and Towers I. Introduction The Elk River Municipal Utilities ("Utilities") has received requests from communication providers and others to place communication antennas and towers on Utility owned property. Utilities has determined that a uniform policy for reviewing these requests is desirable. II. Priority of Users Priority for the use of Utilities owned land for communication antennas and towers will be given to the following entities in descending order: Elk River Municipal Utilities; 2. Public safety agencies, including law enforcement, fire, and ambulance services, which are not part of the Elk River Municipal Utilities and private entities with a public safety agreement with the Elk River Municipal Utilities; 3. Other governmental agencies, for uses which are not related to public safety; and 4. Entities providing licensed commercial communication services including cellular, personal communication services (PCS), specialized mobilized radio (SMR}, enhanced specialized mobilized radio (ESMR), paging, and similar services that are marketed to the general public. III. Minimum Requirements The placement of communication antennas or towers on Utilities owned properties must comply with the following requirements. The antennas or tower will not interfere with the purpose for which the Utilities owned property is intended. 2. The applicant obtains adequate liability insurance and executes a lease agreement which includes equitable compensation for the use of public land and other necessary provisions and safeguards. Lease rates shall be established by the Utilities after considering comparable rates in other cities, potential expenses, risks to the Utilities, and other appropriate factors. The applicant submits a letter of credit, performance bond, or other security acceptable to the Utilities to cover the costs of the antenna or tower's removal.