HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-066 Authorize consultant VZW tower Wiedmaier CtMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
June 24, 2024
TB Resolution 2024- 66: Authorization to enter into Agreement with a Wireless Telecommunications Consultant to evaluate the proposed Personal Wireless Service Facility Tower at 111 Wiedmaier
Ct S
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca wishes to retain the services of a wireless telecommunications consultant to assist with the evaluation of the technical documentation provided to the Town
of Ithaca Planning Board by Verizon Wireless and to evaluate the radiofrequency data and other data related to the installation and operation of the proposed Personal Wireless Service
FacilityTower located at 111 Wiedmaier Ct S, Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.56.-4-1.22, and
Whereas, Section 270-219 Q(1) of the Town of Ithaca Code authorizes the municipality, at the expense of the applicant, to employ its own consultants to examine the application and related
documentation, and, among other matters, to make recommendations as to whether the criteria for granting approvals and permits have been met, including whether the applicant's conclusions
regarding a significant gap in coverage, co-location, safety analysis, visual analysis, and structural inspection are valid and supported by generally accepted and reliable engineering
and technical data and standards and whether the personal wireless service facility as constructed will be in compliance with the approved plans and in accordance with generally accepted
good engineering practices and industry standards,and
Whereas, the Director of Planningrecommends William P. Johnson and sub-consultant Steven Ciccarelli as well-qualified and capable consultants, based on an assessment of expertise and
qualifications, proposed approach, experience with similar projects, cost estimates; now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute an Agreement with William P. Johnson to conduct the requested services as described in the
Proposed Statement of Work and Engagement Agreement dated June 18, 2024, subject to review by Attorney for the Town, and be it further
Resolved, the funds for this evaluation, which is anticipated to be conducted in July-December 2024, are to be provided at the expense of the Applicant, to be deposited in the escrow
account established for the project, per the requirements of the Town of Ithaca Code, Section 270-219 Q (2).
Moved: Pamela Bleiwas Seconded: Rob Rosen
Vote: ayes- Howe, DePaolo, Bleiwas, Levine, Johnson & Rosen