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Dear Mr. Kuzia:
The City of Yelm has been updating it's records regarding franchises for the use of City
rights-of-way.
During this review, staff noted that Arch Wireless has failed to fulfil its requirement to
register with the City of Yelm pursuant to Chapter 15.56 Yelm Municipal Code.
Specifically, Arch Wireless maintains a facility on the City water tower which has not
been registered with the Ciry.
Although registration is required, it also appears that a franchise agreement will be
required pursuant to Chapter 15.64 YMC for Arch Wireless' continued use of the City
facility.
I have attached Chapter 15.56 YMC for your use in preparing your registration. There is
no form for this process, a letter with the information required by Section 15.56.010 is
sufficent. If, based on the registration, the City determines a franchise agreement is
needed, you will be contacted to begin the franschise process.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please don't hesitate to contact the
Community Development Department.
Sincerely,
Grant Beck, Director
Department of Community Development
(360) 453-3835
(360) 458-3144 FAX
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15.56.010
Chapter 15,56
TELECOM)<itINICA'I'IONS
ORDINANCE REGISTRATION
Sections:
15.56.010 Registration required.
15.56.0'_0 Purpose of registration.
15.56.030 Exception to registration.
15.56.010 Registration required.
Except as provided in YMC 15.56.030, all tele-
communications carriers having telecommunica-
tions facilities and all cable operators within the
incorporated areas of the city, in whole or in part,
shall register with the city hereunder on forms pro-
vided by the administrator which shall include the
following:
A. 7'he identity and legal status of the regis-
trant:
B. The name, address and telephone number of
the officer, agent or employee responsible for the
accuracy of the registration statement;
C. A description of registrant's existing or pro-
posed telecommunications facilities within the
city;
D. A description of the telecommunications
service that the registrant intends to offer or pro-
vide, or is currently offering or providing, to per-
sons, firms, businesses or institutions within the
city;
E. Information sufficient for the city to deter-
mine whether the registrant is subject to licensing
or franchising under this division;
F. Information sufficient for the city to deter-
mine whether the transmission, origination or
receipt of the telecommunications services pro-
vided or to be provided by the registrant constitutes
an occupation or privilege subject to any city tax,
permit, license or franchise fee;
G. A statement from the applicant documenting
that they have complied with all WUTC registra-
tion and related filings requirements:
H. A statement from the applicant documenting
that any permit, operating license or other right or
approval required by the Federal Communications
Commission to provide telecommunications ser-
vices orfacilities has been received and is currently
in effect;
I. Such other information as the city may rea-
sonably require. Should any of the registration
information provided under this section change
after submittal to the city, the registrant shall notify
the city and provide revised information within 30
days of such change. (Ord. 668 ~ 1, 1999).
15.56.020 Purpose of registration.
The purpose of registration is to:
A. Provide the city tiith accurate and current
information concerning the telecommunications
carriers and cable operators who own or operate
telecommunications facilities or cable facilities:
B. Assist the city in enforcement of this divi-
sion: and
C. Assist the city in the collection and enforce-
ment of any city taxes, franchise fees, license fees
or charges that may be due to the city. (Ord. 668
1, 1999).
15.56.030 Exception to registration.
A. A person which provides telecommunica-
tions services solely to itself, its affiliates or mem-
bers between points in the same building, or
between closely located buildings under common
ownership or control, provided, that such person
does not use or occupy any rights-of-way of the
city or other ways within the city, is excepted from
the registration requirements pursuant to this divi-
sion.
B. Telecommunications carriers and cable
operators who obtain a license, franchise, or cable
franchise under this division.
C. As provided in YMC 15.52.030, any tele-
communications carrier or cable operator with a
license, franchise, or cable franchise existing as of
the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in
this division. (Ord. 668 § 1, 1999).
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Chapter 15.64
TELECO1111~1UNICA'1'IONS
ORDINANCE FRAN('llltif:ti
Sections:
15.64.010 Franchise.
15.64.020 Franchise application.
15.64.030 Determination by the city.
15.64.040 Agreement.
15.64.050 Nonexclusive franchise.
15.64.060 Use granted.
15.64.070 Term of franchise.
15.64.080 Franchise territory.
15.64.090 Construction permits.
15.64.100 Nondiscrimination.
15.64.110 Amendment of franchise.
15.64.120 Renewal applications.
15.64.130 Rene+val determinations.
15.64.140 Obligation to cure as a condition of
renewal.
15.64.010 Franchise.
To the extent permitted by law. a franchise shall
be required of any telecommunications carrier who
currently ocrupies or desires in the future to
occupy rights-of-++~ay and to provide telecommuni-
cations services to any person or area in the city.
(Ord. 668 § 1. 1999).
15.61.020 Franchise application.
Any person that desires a franchise hereunder
shall file an application provided on a form by the
administrator. (Ord. 668 § 1. 1999).
15.64.030 Determinalion by the city.
Within 120 days after receiving a complete
application hereunder, the council shall make a
determination granting or denying the application
in whole or in part. If the application is denied, the
determination shall include the reasons for denial.
The criteria enumerated in YMC 15.60.030 shall
apply when determining whether to grant or deny
the application.
If an existing franchisee is required by the
WUTC to provide service to anyone requesting it
within the service area, the determination by the
city to deny the application is not applicable. (Ord.
668 § 1, 1999).
15.64.040 Agreement.
No franchise shall be granted hereunder unless
the applicant and the board have executed a written
agreement setting forth the particular terms and
15.64.09p
provisions under which the franchise to occupy and
use rights-of-way will be granted. All franchises
granted pursuant to this division shall contain sub-
stantially similar terms and conditions which,
taken as a +vhole and considering relevant charac-
teristics of the applicants, do not provide more or
less favorable terms and conditions than those
required of other franchisees. (Ord. 668 § 1. 1999).
15.64.050 Nonexclusive franchise.
No franchise granted hereunder shall confer any
exclusive right. privilege or franchise to occupy or
use the rights-of-way for delivery of telecommuni-
cations services or any other purposes. (Ord. GG8
§ 1. 1999).
15.64.060 Use granted.
A. No franchise granted hereunder shall convey
any right, title or interest in the rights-of-way but
shall he deemed a franchise only to use and occupy
the rights-of-way for the limited purposes and term
stated in the grant.
B. No franchise granted hereunder shall autho-
rize or excuse a franchisee from securing such fur-
ther easements, leases, permits or other approvals
as may be required to la++fully occupy and use
rights-of-way.
C. No franchise granted hereunder shall be con-
strued as any warranty of title. (Ord. 668 § 1.
1999).
15.64.070 Term of franchise.
Unless otherwise specified in a franchise agree-
ment, a telecommunications franchise granted
hereunder shall be valid for a term of not more than
10 years. (Ord. 668 § 1, 1999).
15.64.080 Franchise territory.
A telecommunications franchise granted here-
under may be limited to the specific geographic
area of the city to be served by the franchisee, and
the specific rights-of-way and portions thereof, as
may be identified in the franchise agreement. (Ord.
668 § 1, 1999).
15.64.090 Construction permits.
All franchisees are required to obtain permits
and pay all fees for telecommunications facilities
and cable facilities as required by the city; pro-
vided, however, that nothing in this division shall
prohibit the city and a franchisee from agreeing to
alternative plan review, permit and construction
procedures in a franchise agreement; and further
provided, that such alternative procedures provide
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5.64.100
substantially equivalent safeguards for responsible
construction practices. (Ord. GG8 § I, 1999).
15.64.100 Nondiscrimination.
A franchisee shall make its telecommunications
services available to any customer within its fran-
chise area who shall request such service, without
discrimination, except as permitted by law, as to
the terms, conditions, rates or charges for franchi-
see's services; provided, however, that nothing in
this division shall prohibit a franchisee from mak-
ing any reasonable classifications among differ-
ently situated customers. (Ord. GG8 § 1. 1999).
15.64.110 Amendment of franchise.
A. The franchisee shall apply for an amend-
ment to anexisting franchise when a telecommuni-
cations carrier desires to extend its franchise
territory or to locate its telecommunications facili-
ties in rights-of-way ~rhich are not included in a
franchise previously granted hereunder or when it
desires to offer services beyond those authorized in
the franchise.
B. The city shall grant a franchise amendment
without further application if the city orders tele-
communications carrier to locate or relocate its
telecommunications facilities in rights-of-way not
included in a previously granted franchise. (Ord.
GG8 § 1, 1999).
15.64.120 Renewal applications.
A franchisee that desires to renew its franchise
hereunder shall, not more than 180 days nor less
than 120 days before expiration of the current fran-
chise, file an application with the city for renewal
of its franchise which shall include the following
information:
A. The applicable information required pursu-
ant to the franchise application.
B. Any other information required by the city.
(Ord. GG8 § 1, 1999).
15.64.130 Renewal determinations.
Within t20 days after receiving a complete
application hereunder, the council shall make a
determination on behalf of the city granting or
denying the renewal application in whole or in part.
If the renewal application is denied, the determina-
tion shall include the reasons for nonrenewal. The
criteria enumerated in YMC 15.60.030 shall apply
when determining whether to grant or deny the
application, and may further consider the appli-
cant's compliance with the requirements of this
division and the franchise agreement. (Ord. GG8
ti 1. 1999).
15.64.140 Obligation to cure as a condition of
renewal.
No franchise shall be rene~tied until any ongoing
violations or defaults in the franchisee's obliga-
tions under the franchise agreement. the require-
ments of this division. and all applicable laws,
statutes, codes, OrdlnanCes, rules and regulations
have been cured, or a plan detailing the corrective
action to be taken by the franchisee has been
approved by the administrator. Failure to comply
with the terms of an approved plan shall be grounds
for nonrene~~al or immediate revocation of the
franchise. (Ord. GG8 § 1, 1999).
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