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AGENDA TITLE:
MEETING DATE
PREPARED BY:
Adopt Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professional Services
Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC, of Denver, CO for Wireless Policy
Consulting Services and Appropriate Funds ($32,760)
October 7,2020
Community Development Director
Electric Utility Director
Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC, of
Denver, CO for wireless policy consulting services in an amount not
to exceed $32,760 and appropriate funds.
As reliance on wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure is
becoming greater, cities must face the reality that to meet increasing
demands of residents and businesses, more wireless facilities and
infrastructure must be deployed.
With that reality, city officials must also face a number of policy, public safety, land-use and right-of-way
considerations. California municipalities are constantly faced with a changing regulatory framework
related to the next generation of wireless services which requires installing vast numbers of small cell
equipment. ln order to ensure compliance with Federal Communications Commission orders regarding
application timeline/turnaround and fees, as well as address policy, public safety, land-use and right-of-
way issues, staff are recommending approval of a contract with Magellan Advisors, LLC for wireless
policy consulting services.
Magellan has significant knowledge and experience in developing and implementing policies and
processes that streamline the expansion of wired and wireless broadband infrastructure in communities
Magellan will assist and guide Lodi in policy development around wireless policies including the
development of a Master License Agreement, Design and Deployment Standards and Guidelines for
wireless facilities and an updated Telecommunications Ordinance. ln addition, Magellan will assist the
city with developing a Dig Once Ordinance in an effort to establish a mechanism to ensure coordination
across the public, utility and private sectors when working in the public right-of-way.
The proposed services, which cross multiple city departments, will be funded equally by the Electric
Utility, Public Works and Community Development Departments. Oversight regarding preparation and
adoption of all proposed ordinances, policies and guidelines will be provided by the City Attorney's Office.
Per Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.075, engineering and financial service contracts are exempt from
bidding requirements and shall be awarded on the basis of professional qualifications and experience,
quality of service, past performance and negotiated prices. Magellan brings years of experience from the
APPROVED
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Adopt Resolulion Authorizing City Manager to Execute Professlonal Serv¡ces Agreement wilh l,lagellan Advisors, LLC, of Denver, CO for Wireless Policy Consulting
Seruices and Appropriate Funds ($32,760)
Oôtober 7, 2020
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broadband, telecommunications, information technology and government sectors and has served over
400 utilities and municipalities through its portfolio of services.
FISCAL IMPACT The cost for the proposed services is $32,760. Adequate funds are
available for this project from the Electric Utility, Public Works and
Community Development Department's respective funds.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:Staff is requesting the following transfers and appropriations for each
respective department:
Electric Utility Acct No. 50060001.72450:
Com mu n ity Develo pme nt Acct No, 27 A80000.7 2450
Public Works Acct No. 30099000.76220 (Transfer Out):
Public Works Acct No. 30100000.50001 (Transfer ln):
Public Works Acct No. 30156001 .72450:
$10,920
$10,920
$10,920
$10,920
$10,920
Andrew Keys
Andrew Keys
Deputy City Manager/lnternal Services Director
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John R. Della Monica, Jr. (Sep 23,2020 10:26 PDT)
John R, Della Monica, Jr.
Community Development Director
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Jeff Berkheimer
Electric Utility Director
Charles E, SwimleyJr (5ep 24, 2020 09:34
Charles E, Swimley, Jr
Public Works Director