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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND
MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHINGAN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, EXTENET Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation, hereinafter referred
to as "EXTENET' is a telecommunications company that, among otherthings, provides
personal wireless services to customers in the Puget Sound region; and
WHEREAS, EXTENET's desired route through the City of Tukwila, hereinafter
referred to as "City," requires the use of certain portions of City rights-of-way for the
installation, operation and maintenance of a telecommunications system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the use of portions of the City's
rights-of-way for installation of a telecommunications system is appropriate from the
standpoint of the benefits to be derived by local business and the region as a result of
such services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also recognizes thatthe use of public rights-of-way must
be restricted to al I ow for th a construction of amenities n ecessaryto serve the fu to re n eeds
of the citizens of Tukwila and that the coordination, planning and management of the
City's rights-of-way is necessaryto ensure thatthe burden of costs for the operations of
non -municipal interests are not borne by the citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW)authorizesthe City to grantand
regulate non-exclusive franchises for the use of public streets, rights-of-way and other
public property for installation, operation and maintenance of communications facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Definitions.
A. Forth e purposes of this Franchise Agreement and the Exhibit attached hereto,
the following terms, words, phrases, and their derivations where capitalized shall have
the meanings given herein. Terms not defined herein shall have the meaning given in
Title 11 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Terms not defined herein or in Title 11 of the
Tukwila Municipal Code shall have the meaning given pursuantto such federal statutes,
rules, or regu lationsthat apply to and regulatethe services provided by EXTENET. Words
not otherwise defined shall be given theircommon and ordinary meaning.
B. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include
the future, words in the plural include the singular, and words in the singular include the
plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory. References to governmental entities
(whether persons or entities) refer. to those entities or their successors in authority. If
specific provisions of law, regulation or rule referred to herein are renumbered, then the
reference shall be read to referto the renumbered provision.
1. "Affiliate" when used in connection with EXTENETmeans any Person who
owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is undercommon ownership or control with
EXTENET.
2. "Construct" shall mean to construct, reconstruct, install, reinstall, align,
realign, locate, relocate, adjust, affix, attach, replace, repair, monitor, maintain, use,
relocate, remove, or support.
3. "Default" shall mean any failure ofa Party to keep, observe, or perform any
of its duties or obligations under this Franchise that is not cured within 30 days after
receipt of written notice from the non -defaulting Party.
4. "Design Document(s)" shall mean the plans and specifications for the
construction of the Facilities meeting the minimum applicable general plan submittal
requirementsfor engineering services plan review as set forth in the City's Infrastructure
Design and Construction Standards Manual (the "Standards"), illustrating and describing
the refinement of the design of the Telecommunications System Facilities to be
Constructed, establishing the scope, relationship, forms, size and appearance of the
Facilities by means of plans, sections and elevations, typical construction details, location,
alignment, materials, and equipment layouts. The Design Documents shall include
specifications that identify utilities, major material and systems, Public Right -of -Way
improvements, restoration and repair, and establish in general theirquality levels.
5. "Dispute" shall mean a question or controversy that arises between the
Parties concerning the observance, performance, interpretation or implementation of any
oftheterms, provisions, or conditions contained in this FranchiseAgreementor the rights
or obligations of either Party underthis Franchise Agreement.
6. "Emergency" shall mean and refer to a sudden condition or set of
circumstances that: (a) significantly disrupts or interrupts the operation of Facilities in the
Public Rights -of -Way and EXTENET's ability to continue to provide services if immediate
action is nottaken; or (b) presents an immediate threat of harm to persons or property if
immediate action is not taken.
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7. "Facility or Facilities" means any part oral I of the facilities, equipment and
appurtenances of EXTENET whether underground or overhead and located within the
Public Rights -of -Way as part of EXTENET's Telecommunications System, including but
not limited to, conduit, case, pipe, line, fiber, cabling, equipment, equipment cabinets and
shelters, vaults, generators, conductors, poles, carriers, drains, vents, guy wires,
encasements, sleeves, valves, wires, supports, foundations, anchors, transmitters,
receivers, antennas, and signage.
8. "Franchise"' shall mean the grant, once accepted, giving general permission
to EXTENETto enterinto and upon the Public Rights-of-Wayto use and occu pythe same
for the purposes authorized herein, all pursuantand subject to the terms and conditions
as set forth herein.
9. "Law(s)" shall mean all present and future applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations, resolutions, environmental standards, orders, decrees and
requirements of all federal, state, and local governments, the departments, bureaus, or
commissions thereof, or other governmental authorities, including the City acting in its
governmental capacity. References to Laws shall be interpreted broadly to cover
govern men tactions, however nominated.
10. "Party(ies)" shall mean eitherthe City or EXTENET or both.
11. "Permit" means a permit issued underthe regulatory authority of the City
that provides specific requirements and conditions for Work to Construct Facilities within
the PublicRights-of-Wayand includes, butis notlimited to: a construction permit, building
permit, street excavation permit, barricade permit, and clearing and grading permit.
12. "Person" means and includes any individual, corporation, partnership,
association, joint-stock company, limited liability company, political subdivision, public
corporation, taxing district, trust, or any other legal entity, but not the City or any Person
undercontract with the City to perform work in the Public Rights -of -Way.
13. "Public Right(s)-of-Way" shall mean the surface of, and the space above
and below, any public street, highway, freeway, bridge, land path, alley, court, boulevard,
sidewalk, way, lane, public way, drive, circle or other public right-of-way, including any
easement now or hereafter held by the City within the corporate boundaries of the City
as now or hereafter constituted for the purpose of publictravel, and over which the City
has authority to grant permits, licenses, or franchisesfor use thereof, or has regulatory
authorityto thereover, excluding: railroad rights-of-way, airports, harbor areas, buildings,
parks, poles, conduits, and excluding such similar facilities or property owned,
maintained, or leased by the City in its proprietary capacity or as an operator of a utility.
14. "Public Works Director" shall mean the Public Works Director for the City
or their designee, or such officer or person who has been assigned the duties of Public
Works Director or their designee.
15. "Service" shall mean the service or services authorized to be provided by
EXTENET underthe terms and conditions of this Franchise Agreement.
16. "Telecommunications System" shall mean all necessary Facilities to
establish a small wireless network located in, under, and above City owned Public
Right(s)-of-Way for the provision of personal wireless services, including: commercial
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mobile services, unlicensed wireless services, and common carrier wireless exchange
access services. "Telecommunications System" shall not mean or include Facilities
owned or used by EXTENET for the provision of cable television services, video
programming, or services other than personal wireless services, including ownership
and/or operation of a dark fiber network.
17. "Work" shall mean any and all activities of EXTENET, or its officers,
directors, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, invitees, or
licensees, within the Public Rights-of-Wayto Constructthe Facilities.
Section 2. Non-exclusive Franchise Granted.
A. The City hereby grants to EXTENET, subject to the conditions prescribed in this
ordinance ("Franchise Agreement"), the franchise rights and authority to Construct and
operate its Facilities necessary for a Telecommunications System within all City -owned
Public Rights -of -Way, generally described as that area within the present and future
boundaries of the City and hereinafter referred to as the "Franchise Area".
B. The foregoing franchise rights and authority ("Franchise")shall not be deemed
to be exclusive to EXTENET and shall in noway prohibitor limit the City's ability to grant
other franchises, permits, or rights along, over or underthe areas to which this Franchise
has been granted to EXTENET; provided, that such otherfranchises do not u n reasonably
interfere with EXTENET's exercise of franchise rights granted herein as determined by
the City. This Franchise shall in noway interfere with existing utilities or in anyway limit,
prohibitor prevent the City from using the Franchise Area or affect the City's jurisdiction
over such area in anyway.
C. This Franchise Agreement merely authorizes EXTENET to occupy and use the
Franchise Area. Nothing contained herein shall beconstrued to grant or conveyany right,
title, or interest in the FranchiseAreato EXTENET.
D. The City does not warrant its title or property interest in or to any franchise area
nor undertake to defend EXTENET in the peaceable possession or use of the franchise
area. No covenantof quietenjoyment is made.
Section 3. Authority. The Director of Public Works or designee is hereby granted
the authority to administer and enforce the terms and provisions of this Franchise
Agreement and may develop such lawful and reasonable rules, policies and procedures
as the Public Works Director deems necessary to carry out the provisions contained
herein.
Section 4. Franchise Term. The franchise rights granted herein shall remain in full
force and effect for a period of 10 years from the effective date of this ordinance.
However, this Franchise Agreement shall not take effect and EXTENET shall have no
rights under this Franchise Agreement unless a written acceptance with the City is
received pursuantto Section 5 of this Agreement. If EXTENET desires to renew this
Franchise Agreement, it shall file a renewal application with the City between 180 days
and 120 days prior to the expiration of the existing term. In the event of such filing, the
City may extend the term of this Franchise Agreement in one-year increments beyond the
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expiration date to allow processing of renewal. If the City elects to extend the term of this
Franchise, written notice of the extension shall be provided to EXTENET prior to the
Franchise expiration date. EXTENET must sign the written approval of the extension
agreeing to all the terms of the prior agreement and the extension.
Section 5. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. The full acceptance of this
Franchise Agreement and all the terms and conditions shall be filed with the City Clerk
within 30days of the effective date of this ordinance in theform attached hereto as Exhibit
A. Failu re on the part of EXTENET to file said consentwithin 30 days of the effective date
of this ordinance shall void and nullify any and all rights granted underthis Franchise
Agreement.
Section 6. Construction Provisions and Standards. The following provisions
shall be considered mandatory and failureto abide by any conditions described herein
shall be deemed as non-compliance with the terms of this Fran chiseAgreementand may
result in some or all of the penalties specified in Section 7.
1. Permit Required. No construction, maintenance, or repairs (except for
emergency repairs) shall be undertaken in the Franchise Area without first obtaining
appropriate Permits from the City of Tukwila. In case of an emergency, EXTENET shall,
within 24 hours of the emergency, obtain a Permit from the Cityof Tukwila'sPublicWorks
Department.
2. Coordination. Any element of a City capital construction project which is
performed by EXTENET within the Franchise Area shall be inspected by a City inspector.
All work and inspection shall be coordinated with the Engineering Division of the Public
Works Department to ensure consistency with City infrastructure, future Capital
Improvement Projects, all developer improvements, and pertinentcodes and ordinances
in effect on the date the permits and authorizations are issued forthe affected Facilities.
3. Notice to the Public. Except in the case of an Emergency, the City retains
the right to require EXTENET to notify the public prior to commencing any significant
planned Construction that EXTENET reasonably anticipates will materially disturb or
disrupt public property or have the potential to presenta danger or affect the safety of the
public generally.
4. Use of Public Rights -of -Way. Within parameters related to the City's role
in protecting the public health, safety, and welfare and except as may be otherwise
preempted by Law, the City may require that Facilities be installed at a particulartime, at
a specific place, or in a particular manner as a condition of access to the proposed
Franchise Area and may deny access if EXTENET is not willing to comply with such
requirements; and, may require removal of any Facilitythat is notinstalled in compliance
with the Standards provided in this Fran chiseAgreementorwhich is installed without prior
City approval of the time, place, or mannerof installation.
5. Construction Standards. Any construction, installation, maintenance, and
restoration activities performed by or for EXTENET within the Franchise Area shall be
constructed and located so as to produce the least amountof interference with the free
passage of pedestrian and vehiculartraffic and the rights and reasonable convenience of
property owners, businesses, and residents along the Public Rights -of -Way. All
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construction, installation, maintenance and restoration activities shall be conducted such
thatthey conform to the City's development guidelines and standards in effecton the date
the permits and authorizations are issued for the affected Facilities and comply with Title
11 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. EXTENET's Facilities shall be designed, located,
aligned, and constructed so as not to disturb or impairthe use or operation of any street
improvements, utilities, and related facilities of the City or the City's existing lessees,
licensees, permitees, franchisees, easement beneficiaries or lien holders, without prior
written consent of the City or the parties whose improvements are interfered with and
whose consent is required pursuantto agreements with the City existing prior to the
effective date.
6. Duty to Restore.
a. EXTENET shall, after completion of construction of any part of its
Telecommunications System, leave the Public Rights -of -Way and other property
disturbed nearby in as good or better condition in all respects as it was in before the
commencementof such Construction. EXTENETagreesto promptly complete restoration
work to the reasonable satisfaction of the City and in conformance with City Standards at
the sole cost of EXTENET.
b. If EXTENET's Work causes unplanned, unapproved, or unanticipated
disturbance or alteration or damage to Public Rights -of -Way or other public property,
EXTENET shall, at EXTENET's sole cost, promptly remove any obstructions therefrom
and restore such Public Rights -of -Way and public property to the satisfaction of the City
and in accordance with City Standards.
c. If weather or other conditions do not allow the complete restoration
required, EXTENET shall temporarily restore the affected Public Right -of -Way or public
property. EXTENET shall promptly undertake and complete the required permanent
restoration when the weather or other conditions no longer prevent such permanent
restoration.
7. Notice. If EXTENET's Work causes unplanned, unapproved, or
unanticipated disturbance or damage to Public Rights -of -Way or otherpublicor private
property, EXTENET shall promptly notify the property ownerwithin 24 hours.
8. Warranty. EXTENET shall warrant any restoration work performed by
EXTENET in the Public Rights-of-Wayor on other publicproperty for 2 years, unlessa
longer period is required by applicable City Standards. If restoration is not satisfactorily
and timely performed by EXTENET, the City may, after 30 days priornotice to EXTENET,
or without notice where the disturbance or damage maycreate an imminentriskto public
health orsafety, cause the repairs to be made and recover the cost of those repairs from
EXTENET. Within 30 days of receipt of an itemized list of those costs, including the costs
of labor, materials and equipment, EXTENET shall paythe City.
9. Restoration of Private Property. When EXTENET does any Work in the
Public Rights -of -Way that affects, disturbs, alters, or damages any adjacent private
property, it shall, at its own expense, be responsible for restoring such private property to
the reasonable satisfaction of the private property owner. Nothing within this Franchise
authorizes anywork by EXTENET on private property.
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10. Stop Work. On written notice from the City that any Work does not comply
with the Franchise Agreement, the approved Design Documents for the Work, the
Standards, or other applicable Law, or is being performed in an unsafe or dangerous
manneras reasonably determined by the City, the non-compliant Work may immediately
be stopped by the City. The stop work order shall be in writing, given to the Person doing
the Work and be posted on the Work site, indicate the nature of the alleged violation or
unsafe condition and establish conditions under which Work may be resumed. If so
ordered, EXTENET shall cease and shall cause its contractors and subcontractors to
cease such activity until the City is satisfied that EXTENET is in compliance. If an unsafe
condition is found to exist, the City, in addition to taking any other action permitted under
applicable Law, may order EXTENET to make the necessary repairs and alterations
specified therein forthwith to correct the unsafe condition by a time the City establishes in
its discretion. The City has the right to inspect, repair, and correct the unsafe condition if
EXTENET fails to do so, and to reasonably charge EXTENET for the costs incurred to
perform such inspection, repair, or correction. Payment by EXTENET will be made within
30 days following receipt of written notice including itemized invoice and supporting
documentation evidencing such cost. The authority and remedy set forth herein in this
section is in addition to, and not a substitute for, any authority the City may otherwise
have to take enforcement action forviolation of City codes or Standards.
11. Alteration. Except as may be shown in the Design Documents approved
by the Cityorthe records drawings,or as may be necessaryto respondto an Emergency,
EXTENET and EXTENETs contractors and subcontractors may not make any material
alterations to the Franchise Area withoutthe City's prior consent, which consentshall not
be unreasonably withheld, delayed, orconditioned. The parties acknowledge that nothing
in this agreement limits the City's rights underapplicable federal, state, and local laws to
regulate the placement and appearance of EXTENETs Facilities in the Franchise Area.
Material alteration and/or deviation shall include, but not be limited to, a change in the
dimension or height or location or placement of the Facilities. If EXTENET desires to
change either the location of any Facilities or otherwise materially deviates from the
approved design of any of the Facilities, EXTENET shall submitsuch change to the City
in writing for its approval. EXTENET shall have no rightto commence any such alteration
or deviation until after EXTENET has received the City's approval of such change in
writing. Under no circumstance shall EXTENET permanently affix anything in the
Franchise Area that inconveniences the public use of the right of way or adversely affects
the public health, safety, or welfare.
12. Underground Installation Required. All telecommunications cables and
junction boxes or other vaulted system components shall be installed underground
consistentwith the requirementsof Tukwila Municipal Code Section 11.32.090(B), unless
otherwise exempted from this requirement, in writing, by the Public Works Director
provided, however, this requirement shall not apply to the Facilitiesthat are required to
remain above ground in order to be functional. This requirement shall onlyapply where
all other similarly situated utilities are required to underground aswell.
13. Relocation.
a. The City shall have the right to require EXTENET to alter, adjust,
relocate, re -attach, secure, or protect in place its Facilities within the public right-of-way
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when reasonably necessary for construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any
portion of the publicrights-of-wayforpurposes of publicwelfare, health,or safety ("Public
Improvements"). Such Public Improvements include, but are not limited to: public rights-
of-way construction; public rights-of-way repair (including resurfacing or widening);
changeof pu bl ic rights-of-way grade; construction, installation orrepairof sewers, drains,
water pipes, power lines, signal lines, communication lines, or any other type of
government-owned communications, utility,or publictransportation systems, publicwork,
public facility, or improvement of any government-owned utility; public rights-of-way
vacation, and the construction of any public improvement or structure by any
governmental agency acting in a governmental capacity. In the event the City requires
EXTENET to relocate its Facilities, the City shall provide EXTENET with written notice
requesting such relocation, along with plans for the public improvement that are
sufficiently complete to allowfor the initial evaluation, coordination and the development
of a relocation plan. The City and EXTENET shall meetat a time and location determined
by the City to discuss the project requirements including critical timelines, schedules,
construction standards, utility conflicts, as -built requirements, and other pertinent
relocation plan details. The City shall notify EXTENETas soon as practicable of the need
for relocation and shall specify the date by which relocation shall be completed. Except
in case of emergency such notice shall be no less than 90 days.
b. To ensure timely execution of relocation requirements, EXTENET shall,
upon written request from the City, provide at EXTENETs expense, base maps, current
as -built information, detailed relocation plan (including detailed schedule of relocation
activities, identification of critical path, identification of Facilities, and relocation
procedures), and other design, technical or operational requirements within the time
frame specified by the City.
c. EXTENET may, after receipt of written notice requesting a relocation of
its Facilities, submit to the City written alternatives to such relocation within the time
specified by the City. Such alternatives shall include the use and operation of temporary
Facilities in adjacent rights-of-way. The City shall evaluate such alternatives and advise
EXTENET in writing if one or more of the alternatives are suitable to accommodate the
work, which would otherwise necessitate relocation of the Facilities. If requested by the
City, EXTENET shall submit additional information to assist the City in making such
evaluation. The City shall give each alternative proposed by EXTENET full and fair
consideration. In the event the City, in its sole discretion, decides not to accept the
alternatives suggested by EXTENET, EXTENET shall relocate its Facilities as otherwise
specified in Section 6, subparagraph 5.
d. Upon final approval of the relocation plan by the City, EXTENET shall,
at its own expense, unlessotherwise prohibited bystatute, and at the time frame specified
by the City, temporarily or permanently remove, relocate, place underground, change, or
alter the position of any Facilities or structures within the right-of-waywheneverthe City
has determined that such removal, relocation, undergrounding, change or alteration is
reasonably n ecessaryfor the construction, repair, maintenance, installation, publicsafety,
or operation of any public improvement in or upon the rights-of-way. In the event
relocation is required by reason of construction bya third party, non-governmental entity,
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forth sole ben efitofthe third party, non-governmental entity, then EXTENETs relocation
costs shall be borne by the third party.
e. If during the construction, repair, or maintenance of the City's public
improvement project an unexpected conflict occurs from EXTENETs Facilities,
EXTENET shall, upon notification from the City, respond within 24 hours to resolve the
conflict.
f. EXTENET acknowledges and understands that any delay by EXTENET
in performing the work to alter, adjust, relocate, or protect in place its Facilities within the
public rights-of-way may delay, hinder, or interfere with the work performed by the City
and its contractors and subcontractors in furtheranceof construction, alteration, repair, or
improvement of the public rights-of-way, and result in damage to the City, including but
not limited to, delay claims. EXTENET shall cooperate with the City and its contractors
and subcontractors to coordinate such relocation work to accommodate the public
improvement project and project schedules to avoid delay, hindrance of, or interference
with such project.
g. Should EXTENETfail, within 30 days of receipt of written noticefrom the
City, to alter, adjust, protect in place or relocate any Facilities ordered by the City to be
altered, adjusted, protected in place, or relocated, within the time prescribed by the City,
given the nature and extent of the work, or if it is not done to the City's reasonable
satisfaction, the City may, to the extent the City may lawfu lly do so, cause such work to
be done and bill the reasonable cost of the work to EXTENET, including all reasonable
costs and expenses incurred by the City dueto EXTENETs delay. In such event, the City
shallnotbe liable for any damage to anyportion of EXTENETs system. In additionto any
other indemnity set forth in this Franchise Agreement, EXTENET will indemnify, hold
harmless, and pay the costs of defending the City from and against any and all claims,
suits, actions, damages, or liabilities for delays on public improvement construction
projects caused by or arising out of the failure of EXTENET to adjust, modify, protect in
place, or relocate its Facilities in a timely manner; provided that, EXTENET shall not be
responsible fordamages due to delays caused by the City.
14. Removal or Abandonment. Upon the removal from service of any service
antennas or other associated structures, Facilities and amenities, EXTENET shall comply
with all applicable standards and requirements prescribed by the City of Tukwila's Public
Works Department for the removal or abandonmentof said structures and Facilities. No
facility constructed or owned by EXTENET shall be abandoned without the express
written consentof the City.
15. Bond. Before undertaking any of the work, installation, improvements,
construction, repair, relocation, or maintenance authorized bythis Franchise Agreement,
EXTENET shall, upon the request of the City, furnish one bond executed by EXTENET
for all of its Facilities in the City's rights-of-way, in such sum as may be set and approved
by the City as sufficient to ensure performance of EXTENETs obligations under this
Franchise Agreement, provided, however, that such sum shall not exceed 150% of the
cost of the Telecommunications System to be installed by EXTENET in the City rights-of-
way. At EXTENETs sole option, EXTENET may provide alternate security in the form of
an assignmentof funds ora letter of credit, in the same amountas the bond.All forms of
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security shall be in the form reasonably acceptable to the City. The bond shall be
conditioned so that EXTENET shall observe all the covenants, terms, and conditions and
shall faithfully perform all of the obligations of this Franchise Agreement, and to repair or
replace any defective EXTENET work or materials discovered in the City's roads, streets,
or property.
16. "One -Call" Location and Liability. EXTENET shall subscribe to and
maintain membership in the regional "One -Call" utility location service and shall promptly
locate all of its lines upon request. The City shall not be liable for any damages to
EXTENETs system components or for interruptions in service to EXTENET customers
which are a direct result of work performed for any City project for which EXTENEThas
failed to properly locate its lines and Facilities within the prescribed time limits and
guidelines established by One -Call. The City shall also not be liable for any damages to
the EXTENET system components or for interruptions in service to EXTENET customers
resulting fromwork performed undera permit issued by the City.
17. As -Built Plans Required. EXTENET shall maintain accurate engineering
plans and details of all installations within the City limits and shall provide, at no cost to
the City, such information in both paper form and electronic form using the most current
AutoCAD version prior to close-out of any permits issued by the City and any work
undertaken by EXTENET pursuant to this Franchise Agreement. The City shall
reasonably determine the acceptability of any as -built submittals provided under this
section.
18. Recovery of Costs. EXTENET shall be subject to all permit fees associated
with activities undertaken through the authority granted in this Franchise Agreement or
under ordinances of the City in effect on the date the permits and authorizations are
issued for the affected Facilities. Where the City incurs actual reasonable costs and
expenses for review or inspection of activities undertaken through the authority granted
in this Franchise Agreement or any ordinances relating to the subject for which permit
fees have not been established, EXTENET shall pay such reasonable costs and
expenses directly to the City.
19. Taxes. Nothing contained in this Franchise Agreement shall exempt
EXTENETs obligation to pay any applicable utility tax, business tax, or ad valorem
property tax, now or hereafter levied against real or personal property owned by
EXTENET within the City, or against any local improvement assessment imposed on
EXTENET. Anyfees, charges, and/orfines provided for in the City Municipal Codeorany
other City ordinance, are separate from, and additional to, any andall federal, state, local,
and City taxes as may be levied, imposed, or due from EXTENET.
20. Vacation. If, at anytime, the City shall vacate any City road, right-of-way or
other City property which is subject to rights granted by this Franchise Agreement and
said vacation shall be for the purpose of acquiring the fee or other property interest in
said road, right-of-wayor other City property forthe use of the City, in eitherits proprietary
or governmental capacity, then the City may, at its option and by giving 60 days written
noticeto EXTENET, terminate this Fran ch iseAgreementwith referenceto such City road,
right-of-way or other City property so vacated, and the City shall not be liable for any
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damages or loss to EXTENET by reason of such termination other than those provided
for in RCW 35.99.
Section 7. Franchise Compliance.
A. Franchise Violations. The failure by EXTENET to fully comply with any of the
provisions of this Franchise Agreement may result in a written notice from the City that
describes the violations of the Franchise Agreement and requests remedial action within
60 days of receipt of such notice. If EXTENET has not attained full compliance atthe end
of the 60 -day period following receipt of the violation notification, the City may declare an
immediate termination of all franchise rights and privileges, provided that full compliance
was reasonably possible within that 60 -day period.
B. Emergency Actions.
1. If any of EXTEN ET's actions u nder th is Franchise Agreement, or any failure
by EXTENET to act to correct a situation caused by EXTENET, is reasonably deemed by
the City to create a threat to life or property, financial harm, or cause a delay of the
construction, repair or maintenance of the public improvement, the City may order
EXTENET to immediately correct said threat, financial harm, or delay or, at the City's
discretion,the City may undertake measuresto correct saidthreat, financial harmordelay
itself; provided that, when possible, the City shall notify EXTENET in writing and give
EXTENET an opportunity to correct within a specified time said threat, financial harm or
delay before undertaking such corrective measures. EXTENET shall be liable for all
reasonable costs, expenses and damages attributed to the correction of such an
emergency situation as undertaken by the City to the extent that such situation was
caused by EXTENET and shall further be liable for all reasonable costs, expenses and
damages resulting to the City from such situation and any reimbursement of such costs
to the City shall be made within 30 days of written notice of the completion of such action
or determination of damages by the City. The failure by EXTENET to take appropriate
action to correct a situation caused by EXTENET and identified by the City as a threat to
publicor private safety or property, financial harm, or delay of the construction, repair or
maintenance of the publicimprovementshall be considereda violation of the terms of this
Franchise Agreement.
2. If, during construction or maintenance of EXTENETs Facilities, any damage
occurs to an underground facility and the damage results in the release of natural gas or
other hazardous substance or potentially endangers life, health or property, EXTENET or
its contractor shall immediately call 911 or other local emergency response number.
C. Other Remedies. Nothing contained in this Franchise Agreement shall limit the
City's available remedies in the eventof EXTENETs failure to comply with the provisions
of this Franchise Agreement, to include but not limited to, the City's right to a lawsuitfor
specific performance and/or damages.
D. Removal of System. In the event this Franchise Agreementis terminated as a
result of violations of the terms of this Franchise Agreement, EXTENET shall, at its sole
expense, remove all system components and Facilities within 60 days of such
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termination, provided that the City, at its sole option, may allow EXTENET to abandon its
Facilities in place.
E. Receivership. At the option of the City, subject to applicable law and lawful
orders of courts of competent jurisdiction, this Franchise may be revoked after the
appointmentof a receiver or trustee to take over and conductthe bu siness of EXTENET
whether in a receivership, reorganization, bankruptcy, or other action or proceeding,
unless:
1. The receivership or trusteeship is timely vacated; or
2. The receiver or trustee has timely and fully complied with all the terms and
provisions of this Franchise Agreement, and has remedied all defaults under the
Franchise Agreement. Additionally, the receiver or trustee shall have executed an
agreementduly approved by the court having jurisdiction,bywhich the receiver or trustee
assumes and agrees to be bound by each and every term, provision, and limitation of this
Franchise Agreement.
Section 8. Insurance.
A. EXTENET shall maintain Commercial General liability insurance during the full
term of this Franchise Agreement for bodily injury (including death) and property
damages. The limitof liabilityshall bea combined single limit in the amountof $2,000,000
for each occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate.
B. Such insurance shall include as additional insured, the City, its officers, officials,
and employees as their interest may appear underthis Franchise Agreement, excluding
worker's compensation and employer's liability; shall apply as primary insurance; and
shall stipulate that no insurance affected by the City will be called on to contribute to a
loss covered thereunder. Upon receipt of notice from its insurer(s) that any insurance
required by this Franchise Agreement will be cancelled or will not be renewed, and
EXTENET will not replace such insurance with coverage as required by this Franchise
Agreement, EXTENET shall provide the City with 30 days prior written notice of such
cancellation. Notice shall be provided as required by Section 12 below. Should the City
receive such notice,at City's discretion,the City may senda noticeof defaultto EXTENET
allowing EXTENET 15 days to cure its failureto maintain insurance as required by this
Fran ch ise Agreement. If EXTENETfailsto cure thedefaultwithin such 15-dayperiod, the
City may u n ilaterally terminate this Franchise Agreement by sending a written notice of
termination to EXTENET.
C. EXTENET's contractors and subcontractors performing Work in the Public
Rights -of -Way shall comply with such bond, indemnity, and insurance requirements as
may be required by City code or regulations, or other applicable Law. Any contractors or
subcontractors performing Work within the Public Rights-of-Wayon behalf of EXTENET
shall be deemed servants and agents of EXTENET for the purposes of this Franchise
Agreementand are subject to the same restrictions, limitations, and conditionsas if the
Work were performed by EXTENET. EXTENET shall be responsible for all Work
performed by its contractors and subcontractorsand others performing Work on its behalf
as if the Work were performed by it, and shall ensurethat all such Work is performed in
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compliance with this Franchise Agreementand other applicable laws, and shall be jointly
and severally liable for all damages and correcting all damage caused by them. It is
EXTENETs responsibility to ensure that contractors, subcontractors, or other Persons
performing Work on EXTENETs behalf are familiar with the requirements of this
Fran ch ise Agreement and otherapplicable Lawsgoverning the Work performed bythem.
Section 9. Other Permits and Approvals. Nothing in this Agreement shall relieve
EXTENET from any obligation to obtain approvals or necessary permits from applicable
federal, state, and City authorities for all activities in the Franchise Area.
Section 10. Transfer of Ownership.
A. The rights, privileges, benefits, title, or interest provided by this Franchise shall
not be sold, transferred, assigned or otherwise encumbered, without the prior written
consent of the City, with such consent not being u n reasonably withheld or delayed. No
such consentshall be required, however, for a transfer in trust, by other hypothecation,
or by assignmentor anyrights, title or interestin EXTENETs telecommu n ications system
in order to secure indebtedness. Approval shall not be required for mortgaging purposes
provided that the collateral pledged for any mortgage shall not include the assets of this
franchise. Approval shall not be required for any transfer from EXTENET to another
person or entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with EXTENET.
EXTENET may license Facilities to other users withoutthe consent of the City provided
that EXTENET remains solely responsible for the terms and conditions outlined in this
Franchise Agreement.
B. The Parties acknowledge that Small Wireless Facilities or wirelin efacilities ("Site
Equipment') deployed by EXTENET pursuantto this Agreement may be owned and/or
remotely operated by a third -party wireless carrier customer ("Carriers") and installed and
maintained by EXTENET pursuant to existing agreements between EXTENET and a
Carrier. Such use of EXTENET'S equipment by third parties, orAttachmentof third party
(Carrier) owned equ ipmentshall not constitute an Assign mentu nderth isAgreement. The
Site Equipment shall be treated as EXTENETs Site Equipmentfor all purposes under
this Franchise. EXTENET shall remain solely responsible and liable forthe performance
of all obligations underthis Franchise with respect to any Site Equipment owned and/or
remotely operated by a Carrier. EXTENET shall identify the Carrieron whose behalf it is
operating the Site Equipment on each Pole at the time of permitting. EXTENET is not
required to submit its contract with such Carrier.
C. In any transfer of this Franchise which requires the approval of the City,
EXTENET shall show thatthe recipient of such transfer has the technical ability, financial
capability, and any other legal or general qualifications as reasonably determined by the
City to be necessary to ensure that the obligations and terms required under this
Franchise Agreement can be met to the full satisfaction of the City. This Franchise may
not be transferred without filing or establishing with the City the insurance certificates,
security fund, and performance bond as required pursuant to this Franchise. The
qualifications of anytransferee shall be determined by a hearing before the City Council
and the approval to such transfer shall be granted by resolution of the City Council. Any
reasonable administrative costs associated with a transfer of this Franchise thatrequires
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the approval of the City shall be reimbursed to the City within 30 days of such transfer.
The transferee(s) shall thereafter be responsible for all obligations of EXTENET with
respect to the Franchise; provided, that the transfer shall not in any respect relieve
EXTENET, or any of its successors in interest, of responsibility for acts or omissions,
known or unknown, or the consequences thereof, if the acts or omissions occur before
the time of the transfer.
Section 11. Administrative Fees.
A. Pursuantto the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the City is precluded from
imposing franchise fees for "telephone businesses" as defined in RCW 82.16.010, or
"service provider" as defined in RCW 35.99.010, except that fees may be collected for
administrative expenses related to such franchise. EXTENET does hereby warrant that
its operations, as authorized underthis Franchise Agreement, are those of a telephone
business as defined in RCW 82.16.010 or a service provider as defined in 35.99.010.
B. EXTENET shall be subject to a one-time $5,000 administrative fee for
reimbursementof costs associated with the preparation, processing and approval of this
Franchise Agreement. These costs shall include, but not be limited to, wages, benefits,
overhead expenses, equipmentand supplies associated with such tasks as plan review,
site visits, meetings, negotiations and otherfunctions critical to proper managementand
oversight of the City's right-of-way. Administrative fees exclude normal permit fees as
stipulated in Title 11 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Payment of the one-time
administrative fee is due 30 days after notice of franchise approval.
C. The City reserves the right to exercise authority it has or may acquire in the future
to charge a franchisefeeas authorized bylaw and EXTENET shall in good faith endeavor
to negotiate reasonable Franchisefee orotherfee if future law permits the Cityto charge
a Franchise fee. However, the parties shall negotiate a site-specific charge acceptable to
the parties for facilities for personal wireless services that meet one of the criteria in RCW
35.21.860(1)(e)(i)-(iii). Pursuant to RCW 35.21.860(1)(e), the City is not required to
approve a use permit for the placement of a facility for personal wireless services that
meets one of the criteria set forth in RCW 35.21.860(1)(e)(i)-(iii) absent such an
agreement.
D. In the event EXTENET submits a request for work beyond the scope of this
Franchise Agreement, or submits a complex project that requires significant
comprehensive plan reviewor inspection, EXTENETshall reimbursethe City for franchise
amendments and reasonable actual -incurred expenses associated with the project.
EXTENET shall pay such costs within 60 days of receipt of a bill from the City.
E. Failure by EXTENETto make full paymentof bills within the time specified shall
be considered sufficient grounds for the termination of all rights and privileges existing
underthis ordinance, utilizing the procedures specified in Section 7 of this ordinance.
Section 12. Notices. Any notice to be served upon the City or EXTENET shall be
delivered to the following addresses respectively:
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City of Tukwila
Office of the City Clerk
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Email: TukwilaCityClerk(c�tukwilawa.gov
Phone: 206-433-1800
With a copy to:
Public Works Director
City of Tukwila
6300 Southcenter Boulevard Ste. 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
EXTENET
ExteNet Systems, Inc.
Attn: CFO
3030 Warrenville Road, Suite 340
Lisle, Illinois 60532
With copy to General Counsel & COO at same address
Copy email to NOTICE@extenetsystems.com
Section 13. Indemnification.
A. EXTENET shall use reasonable and appropriate precautions to avoid damage to
persons or property in the construction, installation, repair, operation, and maintenance
of its structures and Facilities within the Franchise Area. EXTENET shall release,
indemnify, defend, and hold the City harmless from all claims, actions or damages,
including reasonable attorney's and expert witness fees, which may accrue to or be
suffered by any person or persons, corporation or property to the extentcaused in part or
in whole by any actor omission of EXTENET, its officers, agents, servants or employees,
carried on in the furtherance of the rights, benefits, and privileges granted to EXTENET
by this Franchise, except in cases of City's gross negligence. In the event any claim or
demand is presented to or filed with the City that gives rise to EXTENETs obligation
pursuantto this section, the City shall within a reasonable time notify EXTENETthereof
and EXTENET shall have a right, at its election, to settle or compromise such claim or
demand. In the event any claim or action is commenced in which the City is named a
party, and which suit or action is based on a claim or demand which gives rise to
EXTENETs obligation pursuantto this section, the City shall promptly notify EXTENET
thereof, and EXTENET shall, at its sole cost and expense, defend such suitor action by
attorneys of its own election. In defense of such suit or action, EXTENET may, at its
election and at its sole cost and expense, settle or compromise such suitor action. This
section shall not be construed to require EXTENET to:
1. protect and save the City harmless from any claims, actions or damages;
2. settle or compromise any claim, demand, suitor action;
3. appear in or defend any suitor action; or,
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4. pay any judgment or reimburse the City's costs and expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees), to the extent such claim arises out of the negligence or
intentional acts of the City, its employees, agents or independent contractors.
B. To the extent of any concurrent negligence between EXTENET and the City,
EXTENETs obligations underthis paragraph shall only extend to its share of negligence
or fault. The City shall have the rightat all times to participate through its own attorney in
any suit or action that arises out of any right, privilege, and authority granted by or
exercised pursuant to this Franchise Agreement when the City determines that such
participation is requiredto protect the interests of the Cityorthe public.Such participation
by the City shall be at the City's sole cost and expense.
C. With respect to the performance of this Franchise and as to claims made by
EXTENET 's employees against the City, its officers, agents and employees,
EXTENET expressly waives its immunity under Title 51 of the Revised Code
Washington, the Industrial InsuranceActfor injuries to its officers, agents and employees
and agrees thatthe obligation to indemnify, defend and hold harmless provided for in this
paragraph extends to any claim brought by or on behalf of EXTENETs officers, agents
or employees againstthe City. This waiver is mutually negotiated by the parties.
Section 14. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a courtof competent jurisdiction, the
City may elect to treat the portion declared invalid or unconstitutional as severable and
enforce the remaining provisions of this ordinance; provided that, if the City elects to
enforce the remaining provisions of the ordinance, EXTENET shall have the option to
terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Section 15. Reservation of Rights.
A. The parties agree that this Franchise Agreement is intended to satisfy the
requirements of all applicable laws, administrative guidelines, rules, orders and
ordinancesin effecton the date the permits and authorizations are issued forthe affected
Facilities. Accordingly, any provision of this Franchise Agreement or any local ordinance
that may conflict with or violate the law shall be invalid and unenforceable, whether
occurring before or after the execution of this agreement, it being the intention of the
parties to preserve their respective rights and remedies under the law, and that the
execution of this Franchise Agreement does not constitute a waiver of any rights or
obligations byeither party underthe law.
B. Nothing in this Franchise Agreement shall prevent the City from constructing
sanitary or storm sewers; grading, changing grade, paving, repairing, widening or
otherwise altering any Public Rights -of -Way; laying down, repairing or removing water
mains; or installing conduit or fiber optic cable.
Section 16. Police Powers.
A. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to affect the City's authority to
exercise its police powers. EXTENET shall not by this Franchise Agreement obtain any
vested rights to use any portion of the City right-of-way except for the locations approved
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by the City and then only subject to the terms and conditions of this Franchise Agreement
This Franchise Agreement and the permits issued thereunder shall be governed by
applicable City ordinances in effect at the time of application for such permits.
B. Nothing in this Franchise Agreement shall be deemed to impose any duty or
obligation upon the City to determine the adequacy or sufficiency of EXTENETs Facilities.
City's approvals and inspections as provided herein are forth sole purpose of protecting
the City's rights as the owner and/or manager of the Public Rights -of -Way and shall not
constitute any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the adequacy of the
design or Construction of the Facilities or Telecommunications System, suitability of the
Franchise area for Construction, or any obligation on the part of the City to insure that
Work or materials are in compliance with any requirements imposed by a governmental
entity. The City is under no obligation or duty to supervise the design, Construction, or
operation of the Telecommunications System.
Section 17. Future Rules, Regulations and Specifications. EXTENET
acknowledges that the City may develop rules, regulations and specifications, including
a general ordinance orother regulations governing telecommunications operations in the
City. Such regulations, upon written notice to EXTENET, shall thereafter govern
EXTENETs activities hereunder; provided, however, that in no event shall regulations:
1. materially interfere with or adversely affect EXTENETs rights pursuant to
and in accordance with this Franchise Agreement; or
2. be applied in a discriminatory man neras it pertainsto EXTENETand other
similar userof such facilities.
Section 18. Entire Agreement. This Franchise Agreement contains all covenants
and agreements between the City and EXTENET relating in any mannerto the Franchise,
use, and occupancy of the Public Rights -of -Way and other matters set forth in this
Franchise Agreement. No prior agreements or understanding pertaining to the same,
written or oral, shall be valid or of any force or effect and the covenants and agreement
of EXTENET shall not be altered, modified, or added to except in writing signed by the
City and EXTENET and approved by the City in the same manner as the original
Franchise was approved.
Section 19. Calculation of Time. Exceptwhere a period of time refers to "business
days," all periods of time referred to herein shall include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal
holidays in the State of Washington, except that if the last day of any period falls on any
Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the State of Washington, the period shall be
extended to include the nextday which is nota Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday in the
State of Washington; provided that, the effective date shall be determined as provided in
this Franchise Agreement.
Section 20. Time Limits Strictly Construed. Wheneverthis Franchise Agreement
sets forth a time far anyact to be performed by EXTENET, such time shall be deemed to
be of the essence, and anyfailureof EXTENET to perform within the allotted time may
be considered Defaultof this Franchise Agreement.
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Section 21. Joint Venture. It is not intended by this Franchise Agreement to, and
nothing contained in this Fran ch iseAgreementshalI, create any partn ersh ip, jointventu re,
or principal-agentrelation ship orotherarrangement between EXTENET and City. Neither
Party is authorized to, nor shall either Party act toward third Persons or the public in any
manner that would indicate any such relationship. The Parties intend that the rights,
obligations, and covenants in this Franchise Agreement and any collateral instruments
shall be exclusively enforceable by the City and EXTENET, their successors, and
assigns. No Person not a Party hereto, and no such Person shall have any rightorcause
of action hereunder, except as may be otherwise provided herein. Further, EXTENET is
not granted any express or implied right or authorityto assume or create any obligation
or responsibility on behalf of or in the name of the City. However, nothing in thissection
prevents an assignmentas provided for in this Franchise Agreement.
Section 22. Binding Effect Upon Successors and Assigns. All of the provisions
contained in this Franchise Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, successors,
executors, administrators, receivers, trustees, legal representatives, transferees and
assigns of EXTENET; and all privileges as well as any obligations and liabilities of
EXTENET shall inure to its heirs, successors, and assigns equally as if they were
specifically mentioned wherever EXTENET is named herein.
Section 23. Waiver. No failure by either Party to insist upon the performance of any
of the terms of this Franchise Agreementor to exercise any right or remedy consequent
upon a Defaultthereof, shall constitute a waiverof any such Defaultorof any of the terms
of this Franchise Agreement. None of the terms of this Franchise Agreement to be kept,
observed, or performed by either Party, and no Defaultthereof, shall be waived, altered,
or modified except by a written instrument executed by the injured Party. No waiver of
any Defaultshall affect or alter this Franchise Agreement, but each of the terms of this
Franchise Agreementshall continue in full force and effectwith respect to anyother then
existing or subsequent Defaultthereof. No waiver of any Defaultof the defaulting Party
shall be implied from any omission by the injured Party to take any action on accountof
such default if such default persists or is repeated, and no express waiver shall affectany
defaultother than the default specified in the express waiver and then only for the time
and to the extent therein stated. One or more waivers by the injured Party shall not be
construed as a waiver of the subsequent Default of the same covenant, term, or
conditions.
Section 24. Survival of Terms. Upon the expiration, termination, revocation, or
forfeitureof the Fran ch ise Agreement, EXTENETshall no longerhavethe rightto occupy
the Franchise area for the purpose of providing services authorized herein. However,
EXTENETs obligations under this Franchise Agreement to the City shall survive the
expiration, termination, revocation, or forfeiture of these rights according to its terms for
so long as EXTENETs Telecommunications System or any part thereof shall remain in
whole or in part in the Public Rights -of -Way, or until such time as EXTENET transfers
ownership in all Facilities in the Franchise Area to the City or a third -Party, or until such
time as EXTENET abandons said Facilities in place, all as provided herein. Said
obligations include, but are not limited to: EXTENETs obligations to indemnify, defend,
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and protect the City, to provide insurance, to relocate its Facilities, and to reimburse the
City for its costs to perform EXTENETs work.
Section 25. Force Majeure.
A. In the event EXTENET is prevented or delayed in the performance of any of its
obligations herein dueto circumstances beyond its control orby reason of a force majeure
occurrence, such as, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of terrorism, war, riots, civil
disturbances, natural disasters, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, severe weather
conditions, employee strikes and unforeseen labor conditions not attributable to
EXTENETs employees, EXTENET shall not be deemed in Defaultof provisions of this
Franchise Agreement.
B. If EXTENET believes that circumstances beyond its control or by reason of a
force majeure occurrence have prevented or delayed its compliancewith the provisions
of this Franchise Agreement, EXTENET shall provide documentation as reasonably
required by the City to substantiate EXTENETs claim. EXTENET shall have a reasonable
time, underthe circumstances, to perform the affected obligation underthis Franchise
Agreement or to procure a substitute for such obligation that is satisfactory to the City;
provided that EXTENET shall perform to the maximum extent it is able to perform and
shall take reasonable steps within its power to correct such cause(s) in as expeditious a
manner as possible, provided that EXTENET takes prompt and diligent steps to bring
itself back into compliance and to comply as soon as possible under the circumstances
with the Franch iseAgreementwithoutu ndulyendangering the health, safety, and integrity
of EXTENETs employees or property, or the health, safety, and integrity of the public,
Public Rights -of -Way, public property or private property.
Section 26. Attorneys' Fees. In the event a suit, action, arbitration, or other
proceeding of any nature whatsoever, whetherin contract or in tort or both, is instituted
to enforce any word, article, section, subsection, paragraph, provision, condition, clause
or sentenceof this Fran ch ise Agreement or its application to any person or circumstance,
the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover from the losing Party its reasonable
attorneys, paralegals, accountants, and other expert fees and all other fees, costs, and
expenses actually incurred and reasonably necessaryin connection therewith, asallowed
by Washington law and as determined by the judge or arbitrator at trial or arbitration, as
the case may be, or on any appeal or review, in addition to all otheramounts provided by
Law. This provision shall cover costs and attorneys' fees related to or with respect to
proceedings in Federal Bankruptcy Courts, including those related to issues unique to
bankruptcylaw. This provision shall notapplyto the extentthatthe suit, action, arbitration,
or other proceeding is broughtto interpret any term, condition, provision, section, article,
or clause of this Franchise Agreement.
Section 27. Venue. This FranchiseAgreementshall be governed by, and construed
in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Any action brought relative to
enforcement of this Franchise Agreement, or seeking a declaration of rights, duties, or
obligations herein shall be initiated in the SuperiorCourtof King County, and shall not be
removed to a federal court, except as to claims over which such Superior Court has no
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jurisdiction. Removal to federal court shall be to the Federal Courtof the Western District
of Washington.
Section 28. Corrections by City Clerk or Code Reviser Authorized. Upon
approval of the City Attorney, the City Clerk and the code reviser are authorized to make
necessary corrections to this ordinance, including the correction of clerical errors;
references to other local, state or federal laws, codes, rules, or regulations; or ordinance
numbering and section /subsection numbering.
Section 29. Effective date. This ordinance ora summary thereof shall be published
in the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force five days
after passage and publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this 441A day of Diemloer- ,2020.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Office of the City Attorney
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk: 12-Z-20
Passed by the City Council:
Published: 1Z--10- 2-0
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number: 26'1-4.
Attachment: Exh ibitA - Franchise Agreement Acceptance Form
IZ-7-ZW
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14TUNT-U-27. Mta1!?-Vr-' 0=11
Date: December 16, 2020
City of Tukwila
City Clerk's Office
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re: Ordinance No. 2647 , adopted on pecem her 7, 2022
Dear City Clerk:
In accordance with and as required by Section 5 of City of Tukwila Ordinance
No. ?C,47 , passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor on
1217/2020 (the "Ordinance"), Extenet Systems, Inc., a
Delaware limited partnership, hereby accepts the terms, conditions and obligations
to be complied with or performed by it under the Ordinance.
By: Extenet Systems, Inc,
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Signature
Name
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Title
Date
cc: Public Works Director, City of Tukwila, 6300 Southcenter Blvd., Tukwila, WA 93188
City of Tukwila Public Notice of Ordinance Adoption for Ordinances 2641-2647.
On December 7, 2020 the City Council of the City of Tukwila, Washington, adopted the
following ordinances, the main points of which are summarized by title as follows:
Ordinance 2641: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE BIENNIAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA FOR THE 2021-2022 BIENNIUM; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2642: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 2597 AND 2602, WHICH
ADOPTED AND AMENDED THE CITY OF TUKWILA'S BIENNIAL BUDGET FOR THE
2019-2020 BIENNIUM, TO ADOPT AN AMENDED YEAR-END BUDGET; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2643: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2571 TO UPDATE THE FIRE
IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER
16.26 AS FIGURE 16-1, "FEE SCHEDULE;" REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2598;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2644: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2572 TO UPDATE THE
PARKS IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE, AS CODIFIED IN TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE
CHAPTER 16.28 AS FIGURE 16-1, "FEE SCHEDULE,"; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
2599; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2645: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2245 §1 (PART), AS
CODIFIED AT TUKWILA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 3.32.030, "BIDS," AND
3.32.040, "UNBUDGETED EQUIPMENT OR FIXED ASSET ITEMS;" PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2646: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AMENDING TABLE 18-6, "LAND USES ALLOWED BY
DISTRICT," AS CODIFIED IN TITLE 18, "ZONING," OF THE TUKWILA MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO CLARIFY THE TYPES AND FORM OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED IN
THE REGIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CENTER
(NCC) ZONES LOCATED IN THE TUKWILA INTERNATIONAL BOULEVARD STUDY
AREA; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2631; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ordinance 2647: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO
EXTENET SYSTEMS, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, LEGALLY AUTHORIZED
TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this ordinance will be provided upon request.
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: December 10, 2020