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RESOLUTION NO. 5-95
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL OVERSIGHT
OF TELECOMMUNICATION PROVIDERS
WHEREAS, the Northwest Municipal Conference (hereinafter referred to as NWMC) is
a corporate organization representing municipalities and townships chartered within
the State of lllinois and Counties of Cook, Lake, and Du Page; and
WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and 5
ILCS 220 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes of 1992 authorize and encourage
intergovernmental association and cooperation; and
WHEREAS, the public officials of the NWMC represent forty (40) local governmental
entities with a total population of 1.2 million residents; and
WHEREAS, municipalities regulate the rights-of-way to promote the public welfare;
and
WHEREAS, Ameritech and other telecommunication providers have traditionally
recognized the need for municipalities to regulate the rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, Ameritech is building a new video television system to compete with
cable television; and
WHEREAS, the construction of the new television system will provide residents both
benefits and costs, such as disruptions caused by construction on rights-of-way and
on residents' property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That on behalf of the members of the Northwest Municipal
Conference and the 1.2 million residents it represents, the Northwest Municipal
Conference strongly urges Ameritech and future telecommunication providers
constructing new telecommunication systems to minimize the disruptions that
inconvenience and potentially endanger residents by observing the following:
1. Recognize the authority of municipalities as trustees of the public rights-of-way;
2. Adhere to construction provisions set forth by municipalities;
3. Restore the conditions of residents' property expeditiously, in the event
telecommunication providers must gain access to residents' property; and
4. Agree to enforce provisions, including financial penalties, to ensure compliance
with municipal requirements as specified in items 1 and 2 herein.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
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passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Clowes, Hendricks, Hoefert, Skowron, VVilks
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 21st day of February, 1995.
Timothy Corcora/y
Mayor Pro Tern
ATTEST:
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk