R-1683 - 12/12/2017 - GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2017-GL-ST-TECH-R-1683
A RESOLUTION URGING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SENATE BILL 1451
WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook ("Village") 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 Village opposes SB 1451 as passed by the Illinois
General Assembly and urges the Governor to veto the legislation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Village 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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Resolution 2017-GL-ST-TECH-R-1683
Urging Veto of SB 1451
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APPROVED THIS 12th day of December, 2017
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 121h day of December, 2017
Ayes: Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saived, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: None
ATTEST:
4.
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk