Resolution 2017-38 Resolution No.2017-38
A RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE,KENDALL COUNTY,
ILLINOIS URGING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SENATE BILL 1451
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville supports the goal of ensuring reliable wireless services
in our communities and the advancement of technology in the telecommunications industry; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill ("SB") 1451 establishes the Small Wireless Facilities Deployment Act
and severely limits municipal authority to regulate, site, or charge permit fees for wireless
facilities; and
WHEREAS, SB 1451 permits a private business entity to use public right-of-way at a rate far
below market value, distorting the private market for small wireless facilities; and
WHEREAS, SB 1451 permits wireless providers, and third parties who act as agents or
contractors for wireless providers,to locate telecommunications equipment with an antenna as
large as six(6) cubic feet in size, and associated equipment up to twenty-five(25) cubic feet in
size, on existing or new utility poles subject to minimal zoning regulations by the municipality;
and
WHEREAS, SB 1451 creates an automatic approval timeline, which is one-sided and detrimental
to the public,presuming that municipalities are negligent—and providers not—when a permit is
incomplete or inadequate; and
WHEREAS, state legislators amended SB 1451 to exempt the City of Chicago in an effort to
pass the legislation; and
WHEREAS,many municipalities have already enacted ordinances, or are in the process of
updating their codes to address small wireless facilities, or are developing right-of-way use
agreements with the industry, indicating that municipalities are making a significant effort to
develop reasonable standards for the deployment of wireless facilities; and
WHEREAS, Illinois municipalities are diverse and each one must be given the opportunity to
develop reasonable regulations that will protect their specific needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the United City of Yorkville opposes SB 1451 as
passed by the Illinois General Assembly and urges the Governor to veto the legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the United City of Yorkville is committed to developing
reasonable regulations for the deployment of wireless technology and is eager to work with
stakeholders to develop regulations that ensure reliable wireless services while also preserving
the rights of the municipality,property owners, and citizens.
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Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville,Kendall County,Illinois this
day of 92017.
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CARLO COLOSIMO T KEN KOCH f.
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CHRIS FUNKHOUSER JOEL FRIEDERS �
SEAVER TARULIS ALEX HERNANDEZ a,bseAt
Approved by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
(�} day of ��GE INt8�2 ,2017.
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