ENACTED 12/01/1998

ORDINANCE NO. O98-1429

An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Mayor to execute an agreement for the exchange of equipment installation rights between the Metropolitan Department of Water and Sewerage Services and Powertel/Memphis, Inc. 

WHEREAS, Metro Water Services operates equipment on various sites ("MWS Sites") in Davidson County where there is sufficient space to accommodate the installation of telecommunications equipment belonging to Powertel/Memphis, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Powertel/Memphis, Inc. seeks to install certain telecommunications equipment on the MWS Sites and will in consideration provide Metro Water Services with free use of certain cellular telephone equipment and airtime; and

WHEREAS, entry into the Agreement will benefit the citizens of Davidson County by improving the communications capabilities of Metro Water Services and improving the quality of communications services generally available within Davidson County.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1: That the Metropolitan Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the attached Agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and Powertel/Memphis, Inc.

SECTION 2: That any amendments, renewals or extension of the terms of the Agreement must be approved by Resolution of the Metropolitan Council.

SECTION 3: That this Ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored By: Charles Fentress & Don Majors

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	November 5, 1998
Passed First Reading:	November 5, 1998
Referred to:	Budget & Finance Committee Public Works Committee
Passed Second Reading:	November 17, 1998
Passed Third Reading:	December 1, 1998
Approved:	December 3, 1998
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