ORD 15-803 - Granting T-Mobile FranchseORDINANCE NO. 15 -803
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Federal Way, Washington, granting
T- Mobile West Corporation, a nonexclusive franchise to occupy
rights -of -way of the City of Federal Way, Washington, within the
specified franchise area for the purposes of installation, operation,
maintenance and repair of its wireless communications fixtures and
related equipment, cables, accessories and improvements in a portion
of the rights -of -way within and through the City of Federal Way.
WHEREAS, T- Mobile West LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ( "Franchisee ") has
requested a franchise from the City of Federal Way, in order to place wireless transmitting facilities
and related appurtenances in the City owned or controlled rights -of -way; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Federal Way finds that it is in the public interest to grant
such a franchise, which will specify the rights and duties of Franchisee; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35A.47.040 permits the City of Federal Way to grant nonexclusive
franchises for the use of public streets, bridges or other public ways for, inter alia, conduits, wires,
and appurtenances for transmission of signals and other methods of communications; and
WHEREAS, in granting such a nonexclusive franchise, the City of Federal Way reserves
such other powers and authorities granted to Washington code cities by general law;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Definitions
Where used in this Franchise the following terms shall be defined as follows:
1.1 "City" means the City of Federal Way, Washington, a municipal corporation of the
State of Washington, and its respective successors and assigns.
1.2 "Council" means the City of Federal Way Council acting in its official capacity.
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1.3 "Director" means the Public Works Director, or designee, of the City of Federal Way
Public Works Department.
1.4 "Facilities" means Franchisee' s equipment to be located within the public right -of-
way.
1.5 "FWRC" means the Federal Way Revised Code.
1.6 "Franchise Area" means only that portion of the City owned or controlled rights -of-
way located in the City of Federal Way and shown in Exhibit A attached hereto (excluding privately
owned property), and/or any other areas approved by the Federal Way City Council and incorporated
into this Ordinance via amendment.
1.7 "Franchisee" means T- Mobile West Corporation and its respective successors and
assigns if consented to by the City of Federal Way as provided in Section 24 herein.
Section 2. Grant /Acceptance
2.1 Grant of Franchise.
The City hereby grants to Franchisee the nonexclusive right to enter upon the Franchise Area
for the limited purpose of constructing, excavating, installing, maintaining, restoring, and repairing
Facilities within the Franchise Area. This Franchise is specifically limited to the right for Franchisee
to install Facilities owned and operated by Franchisee. This Franchise does not permit Franchisee to
lease, rent, or otherwise allow use of conduits, space or capacity provided by the Facilities to any
other third -party, including other third -party telecommunications providers, and Franchisee
covenants and agrees that it will not do so.
2.2 Acceptance by Franchisee. Franchisee shall have no rights under this Franchise, nor
shall Franchisee be bound by the terms and conditions of this Franchise, unless Franchisee shall,
within sixty (60) days after the effective date of this Franchise, file with the City its written
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acceptance of this Franchise and all of its terms and conditions.
Section 3. Non - Franchise Area City Property
This Franchise does not and shall not convey any right to Franchisee to install its Facilities
on, under, over, across, or otherwise to use City -owned or leased properties of any kind outside the
Franchise Area, or to install Facilities on, under, over, across or otherwise use any City -owned or
leased property within the Franchise Area other than public roads, streets, avenues, alleys, and
highways.
Section 4. Term
Subject to Franchisee filing its acceptance pursuant to Subsection 2.2, the term of this
Franchise shall be for a period of ten (10) years commencing on the effective date of this Franchise,
unless terminated earlier pursuant to this Franchise or other applicable law.
Section 5. Location of Facilities
5.1 Location. In addition to the other requirements of this Franchise, the location of the
Facilities, including any underground Facilities and appurtenances, their depths below surface of
ground or grade of a right -of -way, and any related existing equipment (such as cellular antennae) to
which the Facilities are connected shall be depicted on a map and submitted to the City within thirty
(30) days of the installation of the Facilities. The fiber optic line permitted by this Franchise which
runs from the pole in the rights -of -way to the equipment shed or building on private property shall be
installed underground. Upon written request of the City, Franchisee shall update such map to reflect
actual or anticipated improvements to the system. Any such map (or update thereof) so submitted
shall be for informational purposes only and shall not obligate Franchisee to undertake any specific
improvements, nor shall such map be construed as a proposal to undertake any specific
improvements.
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5.2 GIS Data. At such time as Franchisee develops or employs Geographic Information
System ( "GIS ") technology, Franchisee shall submit the information required in Subsection 5.1
above in digital GIS format, showing the location of its Facilities within the Franchise Area.
5.3 Design Markings. In the event the City desires to design new streets or intersections,
renovate existing streets, or make any other public improvements, Franchisee shall at the City of
Federal Way's reasonable request, provide the location of Franchisee's underground Facilities within
the Franchise Area by either field markings or by locating the Facilities on the City's design
drawings, and shall provide all other reasonable cooperation and assistance to the City.
Section 6. Noninterference of Facilities
Franchisee agrees to maintain its Facilities and perform any and all activities authorized by
this Franchise: (1) so as not to unreasonably interfere with the free passage of traffic; (2) in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and City Code requirements, Franchise
provisions, regulations, resolutions and rules, as now existing or as hereafter amended; and (3) as
required by the Director. This requirement applies whether the work is performed by the Franchisee,
its agents, employees, subcontractors, or other third parties at Franchisee's direction.
Section 7. Requirement to Obtain Permits
7.1 Permits and Permit Applications.
Franchisee shall, at its expense, obtain all permits, including rights -of -way permits, and pay
all permit fees required by applicable City ordinances, regulations, resolutions and rules prior to
commencing any work within the Franchise Area. Franchisee permit applications shall show the
position and location of the proposed facilities to be constructed, laid, installed, or erected at that
time, show their relative position to existing rights -of -way or property lines upon prints drawn to
scale, designate rights -of -way by their names and improvements, such as, but not limited to,
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sidewalks, curbs, gutters, shoulders of roadway, ditches, paved roadways, roadways to property lines,
turnouts, parking strips, telephone or electric distribution poles, and water pipes existing on the
ground to be occupied, or as required by the Director. The Franchisee shall specify the class and type
of materials to be used, equipment to be used, and mode of safeguarding and facilitating the public
traffic during construction. Materials and equipment shall be in new or like -new condition for its
type and kind. The manner of excavation, construction, installation, backfill, and temporary
structures such as, but not limited to, traffic turnouts and road obstructions shall meet the standards
of the FWRC and be satisfactory to the Director. All traffic control shall be in accordance with the
right -of -way permit, and shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD). The Franchisee shall indicate on any permit application the time needed to complete the
work. The time needed to complete the work is subject to approval by the City as a condition of the
issuance of the permit or approval.
7.2 Emergency Exception to Permit Requirement.
In the event of an emergency in which Franchisee's Facilities within the Franchise Area are in
a condition as to immediately endanger the property, life, health or safety of any individual,
Franchisee may take action immediately to correct the dangerous condition without first obtaining
any required permit so long as: (1) Franchisee informs the City of the nature and extent of the
emergency, and the work to be performed, prior to commencing the work; and (2) such permit is
obtained by Franchisee as soon as practicable following cessation of the emergency.
Section 8. Standard of Performance
The Franchisee shall not excavate for a distance of more than one hundred feet (100') without
immediately backfilling and compacting to surface grade and City standards. Backfilled trench areas
within a driving lane must be patched, either temporarily or permanently, before the end of the work
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day in which they have been opened. Trench areas within the right -of -way, but not with in a driving
lane, must also be patched within the time limits specified by the City on the right -of -way use permit.
Final surface restoration shall be completed within thirty (30) days and shall be equal to or better
than the surface condition prior to permit issuance.
Any asphalt overlay completed within the Franchise Area during the five (5) year -period
immediately prior to the date of permit application shall not be open cut by Franchisee unless
required by an emergency and subject to the provisions of Subsection 7.2 above. Franchisee shall
install new asphalt overlay on any street that is open cut, whether in an emergency or otherwise, for a
minimum of one (1) block (approximately 500 feet) in length in both directions from the open cut,
unless determined otherwise by the Director.
Within fifteen (15) days of completion of any installation of Franchisee's Facilities within the
Franchise Area, Franchisee shall submit to the Director plans, stamped by a Professional Engineer
licensed by the State of Washington, showing the "as- built" location of the Facilities.
Section 9. Survey Markers and Monuments
Franchisee shall, using a licensed surveyor, immediately replace all markers or monuments
disturbed during any work by Franchisee within the Franchise Area. Franchisee shall pay all costs
associated with such lost, destroyed or disturbed monuments or markers.
Section 10. Surface Markings /Stakes
Prior to Franchisee commencing any excavation work within the Franchise Area, Franchisee
shall reference all monuments and markers relating to subdivisions, plats, highways, and other
surveys. The reference points shall be located so that they shall not be disturbed during the
Franchisee's operations under this Franchise. The method of referencing these monuments or other
points shall be approved by the City before placement. The construction shall be made as
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expeditiously as conditions permit, and as directed by the City. The cost of monuments or other
markers lost, destroyed, or disturbed, and the expense of replacement of the monuments, shall be
borne solely by the Franchisee. A complete set of reference notes for monuments and other ties shall
be filed with the City.
Section 11. Right of City to Complete Work
In the event Franchisee fails to comply with any applicable federal, state or City laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations or standards or with any of the terms of this Franchise, and such
noncompliance continues for a period of ten (10) days after Franchisee receives written notice from
the City regarding the noncompliance, the City may, but in no event is the City obligated to, order
any work completed, including without limitation Franchisee's obligation to repair pursuant to
Section 13 herein and Franchisee's obligation to remove or relocate facilities pursuant to Section 12
herein. If the City causes such work to be done by its own employees or by any person or entity other
than Franchisee, Franchisee shall, upon the City's written request, immediately reimburse the City
for all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the City in having such work performed, which
costs may include the City's reasonable overhead expenses and attorney's fees. However, the City
shall not have any electrical work accomplished by any person or entity other than Franchisee or a
qualified and licensed electrical contractor.
Section 12. Required Relocation of Facilities
12.1 City Reservation of Rights. The City reserves the right to use, occupy and enjoy all or
any part of the Franchise Area, either above, below, or adjacent to the Facilities, for any purpose that
is not inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Franchise. The rights reserved herein
include, without limitation, the construction, installation, and/or maintenance of any electrical, water,
sewer or storm drainage line, traffic signals, street lights, trees, landscaping, bicycle paths and lanes,
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equestrian trails, sidewalks, other pedestrian amenities, and other public street improvement projects.
This Franchise is not an exclusive Franchise shall not be construed to in any manner prohibit
the City from granting other and further Franchises in, under, over, upon, and along the Franchise
Area, nor from exercising such other powers and authorities granted to the City by the Washington
State Constitution and general law.
Franchisee shall operate the facilities in a manner that will not cause interference to the City,
and other lessees, franchisees, or licensees of the Franchise Area whose use predates this Franchise,
and in compliance with the requirements of the Chapter 19.255 FWRC as it now exists or is hereafter
amended. In addition, with respect to lessees, franchisees, or licensees whose operations commence
after installation of the Facilities hereunder, Franchisee shall not make any change in its operations
that causes or is intended to cause material interference with such lessees, franchisees, or licensees.
All operations by Franchisee shall be in compliance with all Federal Communications Commission
( "FCC ") regulations.
Pursuant to Chapter 19.255 FWRC as it now exists or is hereafter amended, the City may
issue permits for and enter into franchises and leases to allow location or collocation of other
telecommunications facilities in the Franchise Area, and the Franchisee consents to the same,
provided, however, that the location or collocation must occur in compliance with said Chapter
19.255 FWRC as it exists or is hereafter amended.
In the event that any such location or collocation results in interference with Franchisee's
operations, and provided that Franchisee has substantially complied with the provisions of this
Franchise, the City agrees to take reasonable steps to cause the interfering party to eliminate such
interference. In the event that the interference is not eliminated within thirty (30) days of notice to
City by Franchisee, Franchisee may terminate this Franchise immediately and /or pursue any and all
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remedies available to it against the interfering party (but in no event shall Franchisee pursue any
action against the City at law, in equity, or for declaratory relief.
12.2 City's Duties. In the event the City undertakes any work, including necessary
maintenance within a right -of -way in which Franchisee's facilities are located, and such work
necessitates the relocation of Franchisee's then existing Facilities within the Franchise Area, the City
shall:
(a) Provide written notice of the required relocation to Franchisee within a
reasonable time prior to the commencement of such City work; and
(b) Provide Franchisee with copies of pertinent portions of the City's plans and
specifications so that Franchisee may relocate its Facilities to accommodate the City work
Nothing in this section shall be construed as to relieve Franchisee of its duty and obligation to
relocate its Facilities, at Franchisee's sole cost, for any improvement project undertaken by, or on
behalf of, the City in the interest of public health, safety, welfare, necessity, or convenience, as
adjudged in the sole discretion of the City.
12.3 Franchisee's Duties. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of the City notice under
Subsection 12.2(a) requiring relocation and receipt of the plans and specifications pursuant to
Subsection 12.2(b), Franchisee shall raise, lower, or move such Facilities within the Franchise Area
at its sole cost and expense to the location or position directed by the City, to cause the least
interference with the improvement, repair, or alteration contemplated by the City and to conform to
such new grades as may be established. If the City improves a right -of -way, Franchisee shall, at its
sole cost and expense, upon receipt of notice, replace the Facilities located in the improved subgrade
of the improvement with substitute Facilities conforming to the specifications for the improvement
of the right -of -way. In the event of relocation or undergrounding, the City and Franchisee agree to
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reasonably cooperate to relocate the Facilities to a different area of the Franchise Area, if possible.
Any relocation of the Facilities shall be performed by Franchisee. City shall provide Franchisee with
thirty (30) days' notice, or in the event of emergency, with notice if it is reasonably practicable to do
so. The City shall reasonable cooperate with Franchisee in processing any required zoning approvals
for relocating the Facilities including suggesting alternative locations in the Franchise Area if such
are reasonable possibilities.
In addition, Franchisee shall be permitted, at no additional fee, but at Franchisee's cost, to
deploy a Cell -on- Wheels or other temporary facilities within a mutually agreeable location in the
Franchise Area (not to be unreasonably withheld) so as to minimize any interruption of Franchisee
service resulting from such relocation.
Section 13. Damage Repair
In case of damage by the Franchisee, its agents or employees or by the Facilities of the
Franchisee to rights -of -way, or to public and private improvements within or adjacent to rights -of-
way, the Franchisee agrees to repair the damage at its own cost and expense. The Franchisee shall,
upon discovery of any such damage, immediately notify the City. The City will inspect the damage,
and set a time limit for completion of the repair. If the City discovers damage caused by the
Franchisee to rights -of -way, or to public and private improvements within or adjacent to rights -of-
way, the City shall give the Franchisee notice of the damage and set a time limit in which the
Franchisee must repair the damage. In the event the Franchisee does not repair a right -of -way or an
improvement as required in this section, the City may repair the damage pursuant to Section 11 of
this Agreement.
Section 14. Default
14.1 Notice of Default. In addition to other remedies set forth herein, if Franchisee shall
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fail to comply with any of the provisions of this Franchise, the City may serve a written notice to
Franchisee ordering such compliance and Franchisee shall have sixty (60) days from the receipt of
such notice in which to comply.
14.2 Revocation of Franchise. If Franchisee is not in compliance with this Franchise after
the expiration of the sixty (60) day period, the City may, by resolution, declare the franchise
immediately revoked.
Section 15. Limited Rights
This Franchise is intended to convey only a limited right and interest to Franchisee in the
Franchise Area. This Franchise is not a warranty of title or conveyance of any ownership interest in
or to the Franchise Area to Franchisee.
Section 16. Eminent Domain
The existence of this Franchise shall not preclude the City from acquiring by condemnation,
in accordance with applicable law, all or a portion of Franchisees Facilities within the Franchise Area
for the fair market value thereof. In determining the value of such Facilities, no value shall be
attributed to the right to occupy the Area conferred by this Franchise.
Section 17. Vacation
If at any time the City, by ordinance, vacates all or any portion of the Franchise Area, the City
will not be liable for any damages or loss to the Franchisee by reason of such vacation. The City shall
notify Franchisee in writing not less than 30 days before vacating all or any portion of the Franchise
Area. The City may, after thirty (30) days written notice to Franchisee, terminate this Franchise with
respect to any such vacated area.
Section 18. Compliance with Laws
18.1 General. Franchisee shall comply with all applicable federal, state and City laws,
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franchises, resolutions, regulations, standards, policies and procedures, as now existing or hereafter
amended or adopted, including without limitation the State Environmental Policy Act; provided,
however, that if any term or condition of this Franchise and any term or condition of any City law,
code, franchise, resolution, regulation, standard, procedure, permit or approval are in conflict, the
term or condition of this Franchise will control. The City and Franchisee agree that the terms of this
Franchise are consistent with, and not contrary to, local, state and federal law.
18.2 Future City of Federal Way Regulation. Franchisee acknowledges that the City may
develop rules, regulations, ordinances and specifications for the use of the right -of -way which shall
govern Franchisee's Facilities and activities hereunder as if they were in effect at the time this
Franchise was executed by the City and Franchisee covenants and agrees to be bound by same
provided they do not conflict with state or Federal law.
Section 19. Guarantee
Franchisee shall guarantee work completed by the Franchisee under this Franchise for a
period of ten (10) years against settlement or repair.
Section 20. Charge for Administrative Costs
Franchisee agrees to pay a fee or a charge of One Thousand and No /100 Dollars ($1,000.00)
to recover the administrative expenses incurred by the City that are directly related to preparing and
approving this Franchise. Nothing herein shall preclude the City from charging administrative fees or
recovering any administrative costs incurred by the City in the approval of permits or in the
supervision, inspection or examination of all work by Franchisee in the Franchise Area as prescribed
in accordance with applicable provisions of the Federal Way Revised Code.
Section 21. Indemnification
Franchisee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless and defend the City, its elected officials,
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officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands, losses, actions and
liabilities (including costs and all attorney's fees) to or by any and all persons or entities, including,
without limitation, their respective agents, licensees, or representatives, arising from, resulting from,
or connected with this Franchise to the extent caused in part or in whole by the acts, errors or
omissions of the Franchisee, its officers, partners, shareholders, agents, employees, or by the
Franchisee's breach of any provisions of this Franchise; provided, however, that this section shall not
be construed as requiring Franchisee to indemnify, hold harmless or defend the City against claims or
damages arising from the negligence of the City, its agents or employees. In the event any claim,
demand, suit or action is commenced against the City that gives rise to Franchisee's obligation
pursuant to this Section 21, the City shall promptly notify Franchisee thereof. Franchisee's selection
of an attorney to defend any such claim, demand, suit or action shall be subject to the City's
approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Franchisee shall not settle or compromise any
such suit or action except with prior written consent of the City, which shall not be unreasonably
withheld. The City shall have the right at all times to participate through its own attorney in any suit
or action which arises pursuant to this Franchise when the City determines that such participation is
required to protect the interest of the City or the public. In the event it is determined that RCW
4.24.115 applies to this Franchise, Franchisee agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the
City to the maximum extent permitted thereunder, to the full extent of Franchisee's negligence.
Section 22. Insurance
22.1 Minimum Limits. The Franchisee agrees to carry as a minimum, the following
insurance, in such forms and with such carriers as are satisfactory to the City or that maintain an AM
Best Rating of A -VII and are licensed to do business in the state in which the Franchise Area is
located.
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(a) Workers' compensation and employer's liability insurance in amounts
sufficient pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington;
(b) Commercial general liability insurance with combined single limits of liability
not less than $5,000,000 for bodily injury, including personal injury or death, products liability,
contractual coverage, operations, explosion, collapse, underground and property damage; and
(c) Automobile liability insurance with combined single limits of liability not less
than $5,000,000 for bodily injury, including personal injury or death and property damage.
22.2 Mandatory Insurance Provisions. The commercial general liability insurance and
automobile liability insurance policies shall be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) The City, its officers, elected officials, employees, and volunteers are to be
named as additional insured;
(b) Coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability;
Coverage shall not be suspended, canceled, modified or reduced below the requirements set
forth herein except after thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City delivered by certified mail,
return receipt requested; and Coverage shall be primary as to the City, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self - insurance by the City, its officers, officials,
employees or volunteers shall be in excess of Franchisee's required insurance.
22.3 Verification of Coverage. Franchisee shall furnish the City with certificates of
insurance and original endorsements evidencing the coverages required by this Section. The
certificates and endorsements shall be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage
on its behalf and must be received and approved by the City prior to the commencement of any work.
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Section 23. Bond
Before commencing work within the City, the Franchisee shall post a bond in the form
attached as Exhibit B and in the amount of one hundred twenty (120 %) of the work to be performed
to guarantee performance of the construction, performance, maintenance or repair in accordance with
any permits required and with any provisions of this franchise. Procedures for submission and release
of the bond shall be as provided by City Code. In the event that the Franchisee fails to perform as
required herein or by any permits required, the City may perform the work as provided herein, and
may have recourse to the bond in addition to or in lieu of the remedies provided herein, at the City's
sole discretion. Franchisee shall be entitled to return of the bond, or portion thereof, as remains sixty
(60) days after the expiration of the term of the Franchise, provided the City has not notified
Franchisee of any actual or potential damages incurred as a result of Franchisee's operations pursuant
to the Franchise or as a result of default thereunder. In lieu of the bond required herein, Franchisee,
before commencing work within the City, may elect to post a cash security fund (in a from
acceptable to the City) or an Assignment of Funds (in the form attached hereto and made part hereof
as Exhibit C) in an amount as provided in and to satisfy the requirements of this Section 23, the other
Sections referenced in this Section 23, and the provisions of this Franchise. The City shall have
recourse to the cash security fund or Assignment of Funds in the same manner and on the same basis
as it would otherwise have recourse to the bond as provided in this Section 23, unless otherwise
provided in the cash security fund or Assignment of Funds if a cash security fund or an Assignment
of Funds is provided by Franchisee.
Section 24. General Provisions
24.1 Entire Agreement. This Franchise contains all of the agreements of the Parties with
respect to any matter covered or mentioned in this Franchise and no prior agreements or
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understandings pertaining to any such matters shall be effective for any purpose.
24.2 Modification. No provision of this Franchise may be amended or added to except by
agreement in writing signed by both of the Parties.
24.3 Assignment. Franchisee shall not have the right to transfer or assign, in whole or in
part, any or all of its obligations and rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the City.
Any assignee shall, within thirty (30) days of the date of any approved assignment, file written notice
of the assignment with the City together with its written acceptance of all terms and conditions of
this Franchise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) Franchisee may assign or transfer this Franchise to
a parent, subsidiary or affiliated entity (any entity who owns or controls, is owned or controlled by,
or is under common ownership or control, with Franchisee), provided that the assignee or transferee
must have comparable financial strength as Franchisee or sufficient financial strength as deemed
reasonably necessary by City, and must agree in writing to comply with all of the provisions of the
Franchise including resolution of any noncompliance issues; and (ii) Franchisee shall have the right,
without such notice or such written contest, to mortgage its rights, benefits and privileges in and
under this Franchise to the Trustee for its bondholders.
24.4 Attorney Fees. In the event the City or the Franchisee defaults on the performance of
any terms in this Franchise, and the Franchisee or the City places the enforcement of the Franchise or
any part thereof or for the collection of any monies due, or to become due hereunder, in the hands of
an attorney, or files suit upon the same, the prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of all
reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and expenses. The venue for any dispute related to this Franchise
shall be King County, Washington.
24.5 No Waiver. Failure of either party to declare any breach or default by the other party
immediately upon the occurrence thereof, or delay in taking any action in connection therewith, shall
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not waive such breach or default, but such party shall have the right to declare any such breach or
default at any time. Failure of either party to declare one breach or default does not act as a waiver of
such party's right to declare another breach or default.
24.6 Governing Law. This Franchise shall be made in and shall be governed by and
interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
24.7 Authority. Each individual executing this Franchise on behalf of the City and
Franchisee represents and warrants that such individual is duly authorized to execute and deliver this
Franchise on behalf of the Franchisee or the City.
24.8 Notices. Any notices required to be given by the City to Franchisee or by Franchisee
to the City shall be delivered to the parties at the following addresses:
Franchisee:
T- Mobile USA, Inc.
12920 SE 38th Street
Bellevue, WA 98006
Attn: Lease Compliance
Site No:
City:
City of Federal Way
Attn: City Attorney
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003
Any notices may be delivered personally to the addressee of the notice or may be deposited in the
United States mail, postage prepaid (any notice so posted in the United States mail shall be deemed
received three (3) days after the date of mailing), or sent by next - business -day delivery via a
nationally recognized overnight courier to the addresses set forth herein. The Parties may from time
to time designate any other address for this purpose by providing written notice to the other Party at
least ten (10) business days in advance.
24.9 Captions. The respective captions of the sections of this Franchise are inserted for
convenience of reference only and shall not be deemed to modify or otherwise affect in any respect
any of the provisions of this Franchise.
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24.10 Remedies Cumulative. Any remedies provided for under the terms of this Franchise
are not intended to be exclusive but shall be cumulative with all other remedies available to the
Parties at law, in equity or by statute.
Section 25. Severability
If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Franchise should be held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Franchise.
Section 26. Ratification
Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this Franchise is hereby
ratified and affirmed.
Section 27. Effective Date
This Franchise shall take effect and be in full force thirty (30) days after its passage and
publication, according to law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Federal Way this 20th day of October, 2015.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ATTEST:
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CITY AT Y, AMY JO PEARSALL
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 10/02/2015
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10/20/2015
PUBLISHED: 10/23/2015
EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/23/2015
ORDINANCE NO.: 15 -803
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ACCEPTANCE:
The undersigned hereby accepts all the rights and privileges of the above granted License and
acknowledges that such rights and privileges are subject to and limited by all of the terms, conditions
and obligations contained therein.
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Brandon Braunlich
Market Manager
Engineering & Operations
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EXHIBIT A
LOCATION OF FACILITIES WITHIN THE FRANCHISE AREA
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EXHIBIT B
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
PERFORMANCE/MAINTENANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PEOPLE BY THESE PRESENTS:
We, the undersigned , ( "Principal ")
and , the undersigned corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of and legally doing business
in the State of Washington as a surety ( "Surety "), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Federal
Way, a Washington municipal corporation, ( "City ") in the penal sum of Dollars
and No/ 100 ($ ) for the payment of which we firmly bind ourselves and our
legal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns, jointly and severally.
This obligation is entered into pursuant to the statutes of the State of Washington and the ordinances,
regulations, standards and policies of the City, as now existing or hereafter amended or adopted.
The Principal has entered into an Agreement with the City dated , 20_, for
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall perform all the provisions of the Agreement in the
manner and within the time period prescribed by the City, or within such extensions of time as may
be granted under the Agreement, and shall pay all laborers, mechanics, subcontractors and material
men or women, and all persons who shall supply the Principal or subcontractors with provisions and
supplies for the carrying on of said work, and shall hold the City, their officials, agents, employees
and volunteers harmless from any loss or damage occasioned to any person or property by reason of
any carelessness or negligence on the part of the Principal, or any subcontractor in the performance
of said work, and shall indemnify and hold the City harmless from any damage or expense by reason
of failure of performance as specified in the Agreement, or from defects appearing or developing in
the material or workmanship provided or performed under the Agreement within a period of two (2)
years after the completion of final installation or construction by the Principal, then and in the event
this obligation shall be void; but otherwise, it shall be and remain in full force and effect.
And the Surety, for value received, hereby further stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Agreement or to the work to be performed thereunder
or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligation on this bond, and it
does hereby waive notice of any change, extension of time, alterations or additions to the terms of the
Agreement or to the work in connection herewith.
Within forty-five (45) days of receiving notice that the Principal has defaulted on all or part of the
terms of the Agreement, the Surety shall make a written commitment to the City that it will either:
(a) cure the default itself within a reasonable time period, or (b) tender to the City, the amount
necessary for the City to remedy the default, including legal fees incurred by the City, or (c) in the
event that Surety's evaluation of the dispute is not complete or in the event the Surety disputes the
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City's claim of default, the Surety shall notify the City of its finding and its intent, if any, to
interplead. The Surety shall then fulfill its obligations under this bond, according to the option it has
elected. Should Surety elect option (a) to cure the default, the penal sum of the Bond shall be reduced
in an amount equal to the costs actually incurred by the Surety in curing the default. If the Surety
elects option (b), then upon completion of the necessary work, the City shall notify the Surety of its
actual costs. The City shall return, without interest, any overpayment made by the Surety and the
Surety shall pay to the City any actual costs which exceed the City estimate, limited to the bond
amount. Should the Surety elect option (c), the Parties shall first complete participation in mediation,
described in the below paragraph, prior to any interplead action.
In the event a dispute should arise between the Parties to this Bond with respect to the City's
declaration of default by the Principal, the Parties agree to participate in at least four hours of
mediation in accordance with the mediation procedures of United States Arbitration and Mediation
( "USA &M "). The Parties shall proportionately share in the cost of the mediation. The mediation
shall be administered by the Seattle USA &M office, 4300 Two Union Square, 601 Union Street,
Seattle, Washington 98101 -2327. The Surety shall not interplead prior to completion of the
mediation.
DATED this day of , 20_.
CORPORATE SEAL OF PRINCIPAL: [PRINCIPAL]
By:
Its
(Name of Person Executing Bond)
(Title)
(Address)
(Phone)
CERTIFICATE AS TO CORPORATE SEAL
I hereby certify that I am the (Assistant) Secretary of the Corporation named as Principal in the
within bond; that , who signed the said bond on behalf of the Principal, was
of the said Corporation; that I know his or her signature thereto is
genuine, and that said bond was duly signed, sealed, and attested for and in behalf of said
Corporation by authority of its governing body.
Secretary or Assistant Secretary
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CORPORATE SEAL OF SURETY:
By:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Amy Jo Pearsall, City Attorney
Surety
Attorney -in -Fact
(Attach Power of Attorney)
(Name of Person Executing Bond)
(Address)
(Phone)
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EXHIBIT C
Applicant: Permit #:
Project: Account Amount: $
Property Address: Cash Deposit Amount: $
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ASSIGNMENT OF FUNDS IN LIEU OF BOND
THIS ASSIGNMENT ( "Assignment ") is dated effective this day of
20 . The parties ( "Parties ") to this Assignment are the City of Federal Way, a Washington
municipal corporation ( "City ") and the undersigned owner or applicant ( "Assignor ").
A. The Assignor is required to perform certain work and /or construct certain
improvements including at the above - referenced
property address located in Federal Way, Washington ( "Property") in connection with Assignor's
application under the above - referenced permit number;
B. The improvements will be constructed or the work will be performed in accordance
with record drawings and approved plans on file with the City of Federal Way ( "Plans ");
C. The City has determined that Assignor must post security with the City pursuant to
Chapter 19.25 of the Federal Way Revised Code ( "FWRC ") as now existing or hereafter adopted or
amended, to guarantee Assignor's performance of required maintenance or repair and Assignor's
performance of construction of certain work or improvements pursuant to the Plans, as a condition of
granting the permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Amount of Account. Pursuant to Section 19.25.040 of the FWRC that portion of this
Assignment which is in lieu of a performance bond, shall be equal to one hundred and twenty percent
(120 %) of the cost of the work or improvements and that portion of this Assignment which is in lieu
of a maintenance bond, shall be equal to thirty percent (30 %) of the cost of the work or
improvements.
2. Assignment. Assignor does hereby assign, transfer and set over unto the City all right,
title and interest in and to the sum of
and No /100 Dollars ($ ) on deposit at the branch of
( "Bank "), under account No. ( "Account ");
said Account being in the name of the City, as principal with full power and authority to demand,
collect and receive the Account and to give receipt and acquittance for the Account.
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3. Improvements. Assignor shall perform all work, improvements and maintenance
required pursuant to the Plans, to the City's satisfaction. The maintenance obligation shall continue
for two (2) years from the completion date of the improvements, or such longer period as required by
the FWRC or other applicable law, rule or regulation.
4. Release. Assignor agrees that the Account will be released to the City, on demand,
with no other conditions of release. This Assignment may be terminated with the City's written
consent, which consent shall not be granted until the City has determined that (i) all the
improvements have been constructed and installed and all work and maintenance performed to its
satisfaction, in full compliance with the Plans and all applicable local, state or federal law, and
within the time period prescribed by the City, and (ii) Assignor has performed all its obligations
under this Assignment. The City may release this Assignment as follows:
(a) Partial Release. Upon completion of the improvements in compliance with the
foregoing provisions, the City will release all but thirty percent (30 %) of the cost of the work
or improvements covered by this Assignment, which amount is equal to
and No /100 Dollars
($ ), by executing and delivering the Partial Release of Assignment attached
hereto as Exhibit 1 to Assignor.
(b) Full Release. Two (2) years after completion of the improvements and
performance of the maintenance in compliance with the foregoing provisions, the City will
release the remaining portion of the Account, in the amount of
and No /100
Dollars ($ ), by executing and delivering the Full Release of Assignment
attached hereto as Exhibit 2 to Assignor.
5. Right to Complete Work. The City may, but in no event is it obligated to, perform any
of the necessary work in connection with the construction or completion of the improvements or
performance of the maintenance required by the Plans. Upon demand, Assignor agrees to pay the
City an amount equal to all of the City's actual and reasonable costs and expenses in performing such
work or the City shall be reimbursed its costs and expenses from the Account at the City's election.
6. Notice. The Public Works Department of the City shall be given forty-eight (48)
hours' notice prior to the commencement of any work.
7. Indemnification. Assignor agrees to indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials,
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from any and all claims, demands, losses,
actions and liabilities (including costs and attorney fees) arising from, resulting, or connected with
this Assignment, including without limitation, the City's performance of any maintenance or other
work or construction of the improvements pursuant to Section 5 herein.
8. Administrative Cash Deposit. In addition to the amount of this Assignment, Assignor
agrees to pay a cash deposit to the City, pursuant to Section 19.25.060 of the FWRC, upon the
execution of this Assignment equal to the following percentages of the amount of the Account:
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Amount of Account
Up to $20,000
$20,001 - $50,000
$50,001 - $100,000
$100,001 and up
Amount of Cash Deposit
5% of Account (minimum $100)
4% of Account
3% of Account
2 -1/2% of Account
The cash deposit may be used by the City to cover its actual expenses in administering this
Assignment and, if necessary, collecting and using the proceeds from the Account.
9. Remedies Cumulative. No remedy provided for by this Assignment shall be deemed
exclusive, but shall be deemed cumulative and in addition to every other remedy available to the City
at law, in equity or by statute. Assignor agrees that its liability under this Assignment is not limited
to the amount of the Account.
10. License. Assignor shall record a license in the form attached hereto as Exhibit 3 and
incorporated herein by this reference with the King County Department of Records, immediately
upon the execution of this Assignment and at Assignor's cost.
11. General Provisions. This Assignment may not be amended except by written
agreement signed by the Parties. Any provision of this Assignment which is declared invalid, shall
not invalidate the remaining provisions. The failure or delay of the City to declare any breach or
default shall not waive such breach or default. This Assignment may not be assigned by either Party
without the other Party's written consent. This Assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Parties' successors in interest. In the event of any dispute between the Parties regarding
this Assignment, each Party shall pay its own attorney fees and costs. Each person executing this
Assignment represents that he or she is authorized to execute this Assignment on behalf of their
respective entity. Time is of the essence.
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NAME OF APPLICANT
By:
Its:
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
COUNTY OF KING )
(Signature)
(Name)
(Title)
(Address)
(Phone)
On this day personally appeared before me
to me known to be the of , the
corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the
free and voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that he /she was authorized to execute said instrument.
GIVEN my hand and official seal this day of , 20 .
(notary signature)
(typed/printed name of notary)
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington.
My commission expires
APPROVED AS TO FORM
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
Amy Jo Pearsall, City Attorney
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BANK ACCEPTANCE
The undersigned financial institution ( "Bank ") hereby accepts that certain Assignment of
Funds in Lieu of Bond provided to the City of Federal Way ( "City ") by
, ( "Assignor ") dated providing for
Assignor's assignment to the City of all right, title and interest in and to the sum of
and no /100 Dollars ($ ) on deposit at the
branch, under account no.
( "Account "), payment of which shall be made upon demand by the City with no other conditions of
release of the Account. The Bank agrees to hold the Account, without deduction or withdrawal, until
it receives a written release of this Assignment from the City. The Bank acknowledges that it has no
duty to evaluate any dispute which may exist between the City and Assignor regarding the Account
and shall not interplead or in any manner delay payment of the Account to the City, upon its demand.
The Bank hereby agrees to bind itself, and its heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and
severally.
(BANK)
By:
(Signature)
(Name)
Its:
(Title)
(Address)
(Phone)
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
) ss.
COUNTY OF KING )
On this day personally appeared before me
to me known to be the of , the
corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the
free and voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that he /she was authorized to execute said instrument.
GIVEN my hand and official seal this day of , 20
(notary signature)
(typed/printed name of notary)
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington.
My commission expires
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EXHIBIT 1
PARTIAL RELEASE OF ASSIGNMENT
The undersigned hereby acknowledges that a portion of the conditions set forth in that
Assignment of Funds in Lieu of Bond ( "Assignment ") provided to the City of Federal Way ( "City ")
by ( "Assignor ")
dated for (Project Name
and Permit #) have been satisfied and hereby authorizes the release of an amount equal to
and no /100 Dollars ($ )
from account number ( "Account ") in
Bank. The remaining funds equaling thirty
percent (30 %) of the cost of the work or improvements shall be held by the Bank in the Account
pursuant to the terms of the Assignment for a period of two (2) years as security for Assignor's
performance of all maintenance for the project described therein and as a guarantee against defective
materials or workmanship in the construction and maintenance of such improvements.
DATED this _ day of , 20_.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
By:
(Name, Title)
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EXHIBIT 2
FULL RELEASE OF ASSIGNMENT /LICENSE
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of that certain Assignment of Funds in Lieu of Bond
( "Assignment ") provided to the City of Federal Way ( "City ") by
( "Assignor "),
dated for (Project Name and
Permit #), the City hereby acknowledges that the two (2) year maintenance period has expired, that
the work or improvements covered by the Assignment have been completed to the City's satisfaction
and that the City is not aware of any defect in workmanship or materials. Accordingly, the
undersigned hereby releases the sum of and No /100
Dollars ($ ) from account number in
Bank. The undersigned further releases all right, title and interest granted to the undersigned by
reason of a certain License Agreement recorded under King County Recording No.
( "License Agreement ") and acknowledges that all obligations and
rights contained in the License Agreement are hereby terminated.
DATED this _ day of , 20_.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
By:
(Name, Title)
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Return Address:
City of Federal Way
Attn: Name/Dept
33325 8th Avenue South
Federal Way, WA 98003 -6325
EXHIBIT 3
LICENSE
Grantor (s):
Grantee (s): CITY OF FEDERAL WAY, a Washington municipal corporation
Property Legal Description (abbreviated):
Additional Legal(s) on Exhibit A
Easement Legal Description (abbreviated):
Additional Legal(s) on Exhibit B
Assessor's Tax Parcel ID #(s):
The undersigned owner of certain real property located in Federal Way, Washington and
legally described as follows:
[Insert Legal Description here or state: Legal description attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated herein by this reference]
( "Property ") hereby grants an irrevocable license to the City of Federal Way ( "City ") and the City's
agents, employees, contractors or representatives to enter upon the Property to inspect the
construction of improvements, the performance of work or to allow the City to perform any
necessary maintenance or work, all pursuant to that certain Assignment of Funds in Lieu of Bond of
even date entered into between the City and the undersigned and incorporated herein by this
reference.
DATED this day of , 20
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STATE OF WASHINGTON )
ss.
COUNTY OF KING
(Name of Property Owner)
(Signature)
On this day personally appeared before me
to me known to be the of , the
corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the
free and voluntary act and deed of said limited liability company, for the uses and purposes therein
mentioned, and on oath stated that he /she was authorized to execute said instrument.
GIVEN my hand and official seal this day of , 20 .
(notary signature)
(typed/printed name of notary)
Notary Public in and for the State of Washington.
My commission expires
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