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HomeMy WebLinkAbout29-04 Resolution RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS -- ------------ --.-- Dayton Legal Blank,_lnc._,Y_I2~r1.:1_~_~_____ ---------------- - '--'-- - ----- -_.._-~._---_.._-_.- ----- ---- -----------.....------ --- -----,---- ---- Resolution No. 29-04 Passed ,20_ ------~_.- -- --,~_..--_._--_.__.- - ------ ".--------- ----------.-- ------ -- ------ - -- -- --- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER AN AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (AEP) AND CABOTICS FOR THE USE OF FIBER OPTICS WHEREAS, the City of Dublin possesses certain conduit and fiber optic cable within the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin has partnered with CaBotics to deploy such fiber as part of the City's overall fiber optic system; and WHEREAS, American Electric Power (AEP) desires to obtain fiber optic connectivity between its Dublin substation and Sawmill substations; and WHEREAS, such connectivity is critical to the operation ofthese substations and electric power to the Dublin community; and WHEREAS, AEP' s use of City-owned and CaBotics-owned fiber optics would provide a protected fiber optic pathway and avoid having to construct a new fiber optic line through neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, CaBotics and AEP desire to work together to exchange available "dark" fiber for mutually beneficial purposes. NOW, TH0FORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council ofthe City of Dublin, State of Ohio, of the elected members concurring that: Section 1. Dublin City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with AEP and CaBotics to memorialize the exchange, use and maintenance of fiber optics. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force on the earliest date permitted by law. Passed this 21b day of ~ ,2004 }t40\?(k{J~ ~~~ Mayor - Presiding Officer ATTEST: ~Q~ Clerk of Council I hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. Department of Service 6555 Shier Rings Road. Dublin, OH 43016-8716 Phone: 614-410-4750. Fax: 614-923-5529 CITY OF DUBLIN Memo TO: Members of the Dublin City Council FROM: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manager~6. Q)~ DATE: June 2,2004 INITIATED BY: Dana L. McDaniel, Deputy City Manager/Director of Service RE: American Electric Power and CaBotics Fiber Optics Agreement, Resolution 29-04 Back2:round American Electric Power (AEP) and CaBotics desires to make available newly constructed and existing fiber optic cable to the City of Dublin in exchange for use of City owned fiber. AEP operates two electric substations that are critical to the supply of electric power to the Dublin and surrounding community. The two substations are the Dublin Substation on the comer of Shier Rings Road and Emerald Parkway and the Sawmill Substation north of Summitview Road. AEP intends to connect these two substations with fiber optics. Originally, AEP desired to make this connection by constructing a new "sheathing wire" with fiber optics atop the existing 69 and 138 Kv transmission line. As Council is aware, these transmission lines run through several neighborhoods. Upon learning of this possibility, Staff approached AEP about using Dublin owned fiber for a portion of this connection. While studying the options for connection, CaBotics expressed a desire to be part of the project. As Council may recall, the City and CaBotics jointly deployed fiber along Riverside Drive and Hard Road generally from Emerald Parkway to Dublin Scioto High School. This was a deployment of fiber through the City's existing storm water system. All three parties have concurred that a unique opportunity existed for all parties to achieve their individual needs by "swapping" dark fiber. In effect, the proposed Agreement enables the following (refer to Map attached to Agreement): 1. The City will make certain City-owned fibers available to AEP. These fibers will be generally from The Dublin Substation to Emerald Parkway and Riverside Drive. In exchange, AEP will make fibers available to the City along a new route to be constructed. This route will be generally from the east side of Dublin Scioto High School north to the Sawmill Substation along the high voltage transmission line. The addition of these fibers will extend Dublin's system of fiber optics on the east side of the river north to the Northeast Quad Park and adjacent to existing and future neighborhoods. 2. CaBotics will enter into a separate Agreement with AEP to provide additional fiber between the current termination point of the City/CaBotics fiber on Hard Road and the high voltage transmission line adjacent to Dublin Scioto High School. This Agreement will make CaBotics' fiber available to the City through this new section, thereby connecting Dublin's existing fiber between the existing termination point on Hard Road and the AEP Fiber to be constructed on the high voltage transmission line. CaBotics desires to make its fiber available to AEP in order to provide a place where they can "demo" their fiber deployment. CaBotics desires to make fiber available to the City in the spirit of our previous partnership and to make the connection complete. While our joint deployment of this fiber was successful, it is yet to be "lit" and actually used. Therefore, CaBotics wants it to be "lit" in order to "demo" it to others. 3. AEP will construct new fibers along the high voltage transmission line and make them available to the City, work with CaBotics to connect them with the existing City/CaBotics fibers and use the City owned fibers to establish connectivity between its substations. Although a little complicated, the above exchange of fiber meets the individual needs of all three parties. This Agreement does not contemplate any exchange of dollars, but an equal exchange of fibers to extend each party's system. Recommendation Staff recommends Council pass Resolution 29-04 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a joint Agreement with both AEP and CaBotics. The ability of the City to extend its system of fiber to this area of the City is highly valuable and an equitable exchange of assets. The City will in no way significantly deplete the existing amount of City owned fiber. In addition, Staff considers it advantageous to the City and AEP to establish the fiber connection between the two substations in this manner for two reasons: 1. This connection will be significantly underground, therefore highly protected; and 2. This connection will avoid having to "pull" a new "sheathing wire" with fiber through numerous neighborhoods. Please address any questions to Dana McDaniel at 410-4751. Thank you. T;\wordIDANAIMEMOS\COUNCILIAEP Cabotics Agreement 060204,OOc FIBER OPTIC EXCHANGE AGREEMENT THIS FillER OPTIC EXCHANGE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"), made and entered into this day of , 2004, among Columbus Southern Power Company, an Ohio Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "CSP") having an office at One Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215; the City of Dublin Ohio (hereinafter referred to as "City"), an Ohio Municipal Corporation having an office at 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017-006; and Ca-Botics Fiber Systems (hereinafter referred to as "Ca-Botics") an Limited Liability Corporation, having an office at 6200 Eiterman Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016; CSP, City and Ca-Botics being collectively referred to as "Parties". WHEREAS, CSP possesses excess fiber optic capacity inside the City of Dublin corporate limits; and WHEREAS, the City, via the Dublink system, possesses excess fiber capacity; and WHEREAS, Ca-Botics possesses excess fiber capacity within the City of Dublin; and WHEREAS, the Parties desire to exchange various amounts of excess fiber capacity to each other to .,ist each of them in the expansion of their individual fiber optic networks, THEREFORE, of the Parties hereby agree as follows: FillER EXCHANGE: A. CSP grants to the City of Dublin, pursuant to the Fiber Optic Agreement attached as Exhibit "A", the right to utilize various fibers belonging to CSP, for a term of fifteen (15) years. B. The City of Dublin grants to CSP, pursuant to the Fiber Optic Agreement attached as Exhibit "B", the right to use various City fibers for a period of fifteen (15) years. C. The Ca-Botics grants to the City of Dublin, pursuant to the Fiber Optic Agreement attached as Exhibit "C", the right to use various fiber optics for a term of fifteen (15) years. - CONSTRUCTION: Ca-Botics as CSP, by separate Agreement, agree that Ca-Botics will construct the necessary fiber linkage between the City, Ca-Botics at CSP at the meet points of the respective fibers. III. TERM: A. This Agreement shall terminate, upon the termination of the above-referenced Fiber Optic Agreements among the Parties. In the event, the above-referenced Agreements terminate on different dates, this Agreement shall terminate when the last Fiber Optic Agreement terminates. IV. VENUE: {H0438462.2 ) 1 A. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. Any action, dispute or claims concerning, relating to, or involving this Agreement or product provided hereunder must take place in the appropriate Court of Franklin County, Ohio and the Parties consent to the jurisdiction of Courts in set County. V. MISCELLANEOUS: A. This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement between and among the Parties with respect to the subject matter contained and may not be amended or modified except by written document, signed by the Parties. B. The rights and remedies of the parties are cumulative and in addition to any rights and remedies provided by law or equity, waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of the same or any other provision. C. Notices will be writing, mailed and certified with return receipt requested, effective upon receipt and sent to: The City of Dublin, ATTN: City Attorney, 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, Ohio 43017-006; Columbus Southern Power Company, ATTN: , One Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215; copy to Columbus Southern Power Company, ATTN: J.E. Jadwin, One Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or to a replacement address to be later designated in writing; and Ca-Botics Fiber Systems, ATTN: , 6200 Eiterman Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016. REST OF DOCUMENT PURPOSELY LEFT BLANK SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW {H0438462.2 } 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the day and year below written, but effective as of the day and year first set forth above: CITY OF DUBLIN: By: Its: COLUMBUS SOUTHERN POWER COMPANY: By: Its: CA-BOTICS FIBER SYSTEMS: By: Its: {H0438462,2 } 3 EXHIBIT" A" FIBER OPTIC AGREEMENT THIS FIBER OPTIC AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into this _ day of , 2004, between Columbus Southern Power Company, an Ohio corporation, ("CSP") having an office at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 and the City of Dublin, Ohio ("City"), an Ohio municipal corporation having an office at 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin Ohio 43017-1006, CSP and City being collectively referred to as the "Parties" . BACKGROUND: CSP will grant to the City a right to use _ single mode fibers on a route from to (the "CSP Fibers"); and City has agreed to accept the use of the City Fibers in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT lJ. CSP has designed, engineered, constructed and acquired appropriate interests in real property or other rights, a fiber optic cable ("Route"), as more fully defined in Exhibit A, Route Diagram. CSP will inform City of any changes in right-of-way configurations. The following Exhibits, attached hereto, are by this reference incorporated herein. Exhibit A Route Diagram Exhibit B Fiber Optic Specifications Exhibit C Contact/Escalation List Exhibit D Consideration Agreement 1.2 CSP grants City access to the CSP Fibers at the locations set forth in Exhibit A. U The Demarcation Points, as specified in Exhibit A, between CSP and City will be located inside the CSP Sites and are defined to be at the Fiber Distribution Panel (FDP). ARTICLE 2. MAINTENANCE 2.1 CSP will exclusively operate and maintain the Route and the City Fibers in accordance with accepted industry standards and Exhibit B, Leased Fiber Optic Specifications, for the Term ofthis Agreement and any extensions. In the event that accepted industry standards vary from Exhibit B in any way, the terms of Exhibit B shall prevail. 2.2 CSP will perform all routine and ordinary maintenance and repairs, as well as emergency repairs to correct any failure, interruption or impairment in the operation of the City Fibers between the Demarcation Points on the Route. City will report any emergency to CSP, which will use its best efforts to dispatch personnel to be on-site within two (2) hours to take corrective action. In the event CSP fails to respond to such emergency within two (2) hours and to proceed with a good faith effort to expedite {H0438462,2 } 4 EXHIBIT" A" repairs, City may contact the number on Exhibit C to work towards a resolution of the problem. The Parties agree that the fee for Routine Maintenance will be $250.00 per route mile, per year. 2.3 CSP will notify City five (5) days prior to any scheduled commencement of such work at L-) 2.4 All cable relocations required by governmental authorities or third parties will be performed by CSP. The cost of relocations under this section shall be distributed between the parties on a pro-rata basis. This distribution shall be determined by using the number of fibers controlled by each party within the segment to be relocated as a determination of percentage of costs each party owes toward the relocation fees. 2.5 All cable relocations required by CSP will be performed by CSP at CSP's sole cost. 2.6 CSP will periodically provide City with an updated contact/escalation list to aid in trouble reporting and resolution. The current list is attached as Exhibit C and may be revised from time to time by written notice. ARTICLE 3. TERM/TERMINATION This Agreement will commence as of the date and year executed and will continue for a period of fifteen (15) years ("Term"). ARTICLE 4. CONSIDERATION The consideration for the CSP Fibers on the Route will be the City providing CSP with the right to install, maintain and use a cable within the City facilities between the following two points , as displayed in further detail in Exhibit A and D. ARTICLE 5. WARRANTIES II The Warranties and remedies set forth in this Agreement constitute the only warranties and remedies with respect to this Agreement. Such Warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, written or oral, statutory, express or implied, including without limitation the Warranty of merchantability and the Warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or use. 5.2 CSP warrants to City that it has the right to perform as required under this Agreement and/or provide to City the CSP Fibers, and that it is an entity, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of origin of Ohio, with all requisite power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. 5.3 CSP warrants to City that all performance obligations rendered by it will be designed, produced, installed, furnished and in all respects provided and maintained in conformance and compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, administrative and regulatory requirements, and any other authorities having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement as required by law. CSP will be responsible for applying for, obtaining and maintaining all registrations and certifications which may be required by such authorities. CSP agrees to abide by all current and future national, state, or local right- of-way laws. {H0438462,2 } 5 EXHIBIT" A" 5.4 CSP will have obtained or made arrangements to secure all required regulatory authorizations, construction permits, and appropriate agreements for installation and use of the Route in ducts, on poles, and/or in trenches on public or private property. It is expressly understood that the Route may be installed in or on a right of way, the use of which is licensed or leased to CSP by others. CSP will have acquired such right of way (including any necessary renewals or new licenses or leases) and obtain for City the right to use, maintain and access the Route without interruption and a guarantee of non- disturbance during the Term of this Agreement and any renewals. CSP will immediately inform City in the event that CSP is unable, after diligent and good faith efforts, to obtain renewals of existing licenses or leases, new licenses or new leases, in order to enable City to protect its rights to use, and access the Route provided during the Term of this Agreement. 5.5 City warrants to CSP that it has the full right and authority to enter into, execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors' rights and general equitable principles. ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION CSP SHALL INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST ALL SUITS OR CLAIMS THAT MAYBE BASED UPON ANY INJURY TO PERONS OR PROPERTY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF ANY ERROR, OMISSION, OR NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL ACT OF CSP, AND CSP SHALL, AT THEIR EXPENSE DEFEND CITY IN ALL LITIGATION, PAY ALL ATTORNEY'S FEES, DAMAGES, COURT COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF LITIGATION OF CLAIMS OR OCCURRENCES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND SHALL AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, SATISFY AND CAUSE TO BE DISCHARGED SUCH JUDGMENTS AS MAY BE OBTAINED AGAINST CITY OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HEREIN, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR WHICH CSP HAS AGREED TO INDEMNIFY CITY, THE OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY SHALL NOT BE LIMITED IN ANY WAY BY ANY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OR TYPE OF DAMAGES, COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE BY OR FOR CSP UNDER WOKERS' COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY BENEFIT ACTS, OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT ACTS. ARTICLE 7. DEFAULT Ll A default shall be deemed to have occurred under this Agreement if: (a) in the case of any material breach of this Agreement, a party fails to cure such material breach within thirty (30) days after notice specifying such breach, provided that if the breach is of a nature that cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, a default shall not have occurred so long as the breaching party has commenced to cure within said time period and thereafter diligently pursues such cure to completion; or (b) an attempt to cure a material breach is made, however the breach has not been cured within ninety (90) days despite curing efforts, reasonable or not, by the breaching party. 7.2 In the event of any default hereunder, the non-defaulting party may pursue any legal remedies it may have under applicable law or principles of equity, including specific performance. {H0438462.2 l 6 EXHIBIT" A" 7.3 A waiver by either party at any time of any of its rights as to anything herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any breach of covenant or other matter subsequently occurring. ARTICLE 8 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS ~ The relationship between City and CSP is that of an independent contractor. The relationship of employer-employee, principal-agent, or master-servant, either express or implied does not exist between the contracting parties. 8.2 As an independent contractor, CSP shall retain the sole responsibility for all taxes due to federal, state, or local governments or agencies. ARTICLE 9 - VENUE This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ohio. Any action, dispute, or claim concerning, relating to, or involving this Agreement or product provided hereunder must take place in the appropriate court of Franklin County, Ohio and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of courts in said County. ARTICLE to-CITY INCOME TAXES CSP agrees to and shall cause its agents and subcontractors to, withhold all applicable municipal income taxes due or payable under the provisions of Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Ohio, for wages, salaries and commissions paid to its employees in conjunction with Agreement. ARTICLE 11 - INSURANCE 11.1 CSP shall obtain and furnish a Certificate of Insurance regarding the listed polices below to the City Manager of City at or before the effective date of this Agreement. Such policies shall be maintained for the life of this Agreement. Each liability insurance policy shall contain the following endorsement: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be canceled nor the intention not to renew be stated until thirty (30) days after receipt by the City, by registered mail, of a written notice of such intent to cancel or not to renew." Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the City of said notice, and in no event later than five (5) days prior to said cancellation, the operator shall obtain and furnish to the City Manager of City a Certificate of Insurance evidencing replacement insurance policies. 11.2 Comprehensive general liability insurance to cover liability, bodily injury and property damage must be maintained. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with the following limits of liability and provisions, or their equivalent: (a) Bodily Injury 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (b) Property Damage 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 {H0438462,2 } 7 EXHIBIT" A" (c) Personal Injury 1. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (d) Completed Operations and Products Liability shall be maintained for two (2) years after the termination of this Agreement. (e) Property Damage Liability Insurance shall include coverage for explosion, collapse, underground. 11.3 Comprehensive auto liability insurance to cover owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles must be maintained. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with the following limits of liability and provisions, or their equivalent: (a) Bodily Injury 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (b) Property Damage 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 ARTICLE 12 - MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 This Agreement and cited references sets forth the entire Agreement between City and CSP with respect to the subject matter contained and may not be amended or modified except by written document, signed by both Parties. 12.2 The rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or equity. A waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of the same or any other provision. 12.3 Notices will be in writing, mailed certified with return receipt requested, effective upon receipt and sent to: City: Attn: Fax: CSP: Columbus Southern Power Company Attn: 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43215 Copy to: {H0438462.2 } 8 EXHIBIT" A" Columbus Southern Power Company 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, Ohio 43215 Attn: Jay E. Jadwin or to replacement addresses that may be later designated in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year below written, but effective as of the day and year first set forth above. Columbus Southern Power Company City of Dublin, Ohio By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: {H0438462.2 l 9 '", " '~, ,\ I , \ ' \ ~i )' ,,,. / ,\~l L :.\ i ',I ~);: .(~"--T -- -1 \ -j City of Dublin "',1 \ / I \ " -/ , " ',,- ~ , , " \ nt, Cabotics & AEP '~, ,\ . .. . _J. 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',' \" ", \ \ I.' ,,-" , '\ " \:t),\{ ,\rT;'C~,~(: -\ ' ~=I~ the Oly 01 Dubin f5 ormation Technology Geogl1lphlc Information Syslsms ~tyj May 2004 tyj~ 0- -t:r:l >- O~ ~> EXHIBIT" A" EXHIBIT B FIBER SPECIFICATIONS {H0438462.2 } 11 EXHIBIT" A" EXHIDIT C CONTACT/ESCALATION LIST {H0438462.2 } 12 EXHIBIT "B" FIBER OPTIC CONSIDERATION AGREEMENT THIS FIBER OPTIC AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into this _ day of ,2004, between Columbus Southern Power Company, an Ohio corporation, ("CSP") having an office at I Riverside Plaza, Columbus, OH 43215 and the City of Dublin, Ohio ("City"), an Ohio municipal corporation having an office at 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin Ohio 43017-1006, City and CSP being collectively referred to as the "Parties" . BACKGROUND: City will grant to CSP a right to use _ single mode fibers on a route from to (the "City Fibers"); and CSP has agreed to accept the use of the City Fibers in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT U City has designed, engineered, constructed and acquired appropriate interests in real property or other rights, a fiber optic cable ("Route"), as more fully defined in Exhibit A, Route Diagram. The City will inform CSP of any changes in right of way configurations. The following Exhibits, attached hereto, are by this reference incorporated herein. Exhibit A Route Diagram Exhibit B Fiber Optic Specifications Exhibit C Contact/Escalation List 1.2 City grants CSP access to the City Fibers at the locations set forth in Exhibit A. U The Demarcation Points, as specified in Exhibit A, between City and CSP will be located inside the City Sites and are defined to be at the Fiber Distribution Panel (FDP). ARTICLE 2. MAINTENANCE il City will exclusively operate and maintain the Route and the City Fibers in accordance with accepted industry standards and Exhibit B, Leased Fiber Optic Specifications, for the Term of this Agreement and any extensions. In the event that accepted industry standards vary from Exhibit B in any way, the terms of Exhibit B shall prevail. 2.2 City will perform all routine and ordinary maintenance and repairs, as well as emergency repairs to correct any failure, interruption or impairment in the operation of the City Fibers between the Demarcation Points on the Route. CSP will report any emergency to City, which will use its best efforts to dispatch personnel to be on-site within two (2) hours to take corrective action. In the event City fails to respond to such emergency within two (2) hours and to proceed with a good faith effort to expedite repairs, CSP may contact the number on Exhibit C to work towards a resolution of the problem. The Parties agree that the fee for Routine Maintenance will be $250.00 per route mile, per year. {H0438462,2 } 13 EXHIBIT "B" 2.3 City will notify CSP five (5) days prior to any scheduled commencement of such work at <--.) 2.4 All cable relocations required by governmental authorities or third parties will be performed by City. The cost of relocations under this section shall be distributed between the parties on a pro-rata basis. This distribution shall be determined by using the number of fibers controlled by each party within the segment to be relocated as a determination of percentage of costs each party owes toward the relocation fees. 2.5 All cable relocations required by City will be performed by City at City's sole cost. 2.6 City will periodically provide CSP with an updated contact/escalation list to aid in trouble reporting and resolution. The current list is attached as Exhibit C and may be revised from time to time by written notice. ARTICLE 3. TERM/TERMINATION This Agreement will commence as of the date and year executed and will continue for a period of fifteen (15) years ("Term"). ARTICLE 4. CONSIDERATION The consideration for the City Fibers on the Route will be CSP providing City with the right to install, maintain and use a cable within the CSP facilities between the following two points , as displayed in further detail in Exhibit A. ARTICLE 5. WARRANTIES 5.1 The Warranties and remedies set forth in this Agreement constitute the only warranties and remedies with respect to this Agreement. Such Warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, written or oral, statutory, express or implied, including without limitation the Warranty of merchantability and the Warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or use. 5.2 City warrants to CSP that it has the right to perform as required under this Agreement and/or provide to CSP the City Fibers, and that it is an entity, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of origin of , with all requisite power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. 5.3 City warrants to CSP that all performance obligations rendered by it will be designed, produced, installed, furnished and in all respects provided and maintained in conformance and compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, administrative and regulatory requirements, and any other authorities having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement as required by law. The City will be responsible for applying for, obtaining and maintaining all registrations and certifications which may be required by such authorities. The City agrees to abide by all current and future national, state, or local right-of-way laws. 5.4 The City will have obtained or made arrangements to secure all required regulatory authorizations, construction permits, and appropriate agreements for installation and use of the Route in ducts, on poles, and/or in trenches on public or private property. It is expressly understood that the Route may be {H0438462.2 } 14 EXHIBIT "B" installed in or on a right of way, the use of which is licensed or leased to City by others. The City will have acquired such right of way (including any necessary renewals or new licenses or leases) and obtain for CSP the right to use, maintain and access the Route without interruption and a guarantee of non- disturbance during the Term of this Agreement and any renewals. The City will immediately inform CSP in the event that City is unable, after diligent and good faith efforts, to obtain renewals of existing licenses or leases, new licenses or new leases, in order to enable CSP to protect its rights to use, and access the Route provided during the Term of this Agreement. 5.5 CSP warrants to City that it has the full right and authority to enter into, execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors' rights and general equitable principles. ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION CSP SHALL INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST ALL SUITS OR CLAIMS THAT MAYBE BASED UPON ANY INJURY TO PERONS OR PROPERTY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF ANY ERROR, OMISSION, OR NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL ACT OF CSP, AND CSP SHALL, AT THEIR EXPENSE DEFEND CITY IN ALL LITIGATION, PAY ALL ATTORNEY'S FEES, DAMAGES, COURT COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF LITIGATION OF CLAIMS OR OCCURRENCES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND SHALL AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, SATISFY AND CAUSE TO BE DISCHARGED SUCH JUDGMENTS AS MAY BE OBTAINED AGAINST CITY OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HEREIN, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR WHICH CSP HAS AGREED TO INDEMNIFY CITY, THE OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY SHALL NOT BE LIMITED IN ANY WAY BY ANY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OR TYPE OF DAMAGES, COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE BY OR FOR CSP UNDER WOKERS' COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY BENEFIT ACTS, OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT ACTS. ARTICLE 7. DEFAULT 1J. A default shall be deemed to have occurred under this Agreement if: (a) in the case of any material breach of this Agreement, a party fails to cure such material breach within thirty (30) days after notice specifying such breach, provided that if the breach is of a nature that cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, a default shall not have occurred so long as the breaching party has commenced to cure within said time period and thereafter diligently pursues such cure to completion; or (b) an attempt to cure a material breach is made, however the breach has not been cured within ninety (90) days despite curing efforts, reasonable or not, by the breaching party. 7.2 In the event of any default hereunder, the non-defaulting party may pursue any legal remedies it may have under applicable law or principles of equity, including specific performance. 7.3 A waiver by either party at any time of any of its rights as to anything herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any breach of covenant or other matter subsequently occurring. ARTICLE 8 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS {H0438462.2 } 15 EXHIBIT "B" liJ. The relationship between CSP and City is that of an independent contractor. The relationship of employer-employee, principal-agent, or master-servant, either express or implied does not exist between the contracting parties. 8.2 As an independent contractor, the City shall retain the sole responsibility for all taxes due to federal, state, or local governments or agencies. ARTICLE 9 - VENUE This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ohio. Any action, dispute, or claim concerning, relating to, or involving this Agreement or product provided hereunder must take place in the appropriate court of Franklin County, Ohio and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of courts in said County. ARTICLE to-INCOME TAXES The City agrees to and shall cause its agents and subcontractors to, withhold all applicable municipal income taxes due or payable under the provisions of Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Ohio, for wages, salaries and commissions paid to its employees in conjunction with Agreement. ARTICLE 11 - INSURANCE 11.1 CSP shall obtain and furnish a Certificate of Insurance regarding the listed polices below to the City Manager of City at or before the effective date of this Agreement. Such policies shall be maintained for the life of this Agreement. Each liability insurance policy shall contain the following endorsement: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be canceled nor the intention not to renew be stated until thirty (30) days after receipt by the City, by registered mail, of a written notice of such intent to cancel or not to renew." Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the City of said notice, and in no event later than five (5) days prior to said cancellation, the operator shall obtain and furnish to the City Manager of City a Certificate of Insurance evidencing replacement insurance policies. 11.2 Comprehensive general liability insurance to cover liability, bodily injury and property damage must be maintained. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with the following limits of liability and provisions, or their equivalent: (a) Bodily Injury 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (b) Property Damage 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (c) Personal Injury 1. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 {H0438462,2 } 16 EXHIBIT "B" (d) Completed Operations and Products Liability shall be maintained for two (2) years after the termination of this Agreement. (e) Property Damage Liability Insurance shall include coverage for explosion, collapse, underground. 11.3 Comprehensive auto liability insurance to cover owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles must be maintained. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with the following limits of liability and provisions, or their equivalent: (a) Bodily Injury 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (b) Property Damage 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 ARTICLE 12 - MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 This Agreement sets forth the entire Agreement between CSP and City with respect to the subject matter contained and may not be amended or modified except by written document, signed by both Parties. 12.2 The rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or equity. A waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver ofthe same or any other provision. 12.3 Notices will be in writing, mailed certified with return receipt requested, effective upon receipt and sent to: CITY: Attn: Fax: CSP: Columbus Southern Power Company Attn: 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, OH 43215 Copy to: Columbus Southern Power Company 1 Riverside Plaza Columbus, Ohio 43215 Attn: Jay E. Jadwin {H0438462,2 } 17 EXHIBIT "B" or to replacement addresses that may be later designated in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year below written, but effective as of the day and year first set forth above. Columbus Southern Power Company CSP of Dublin, Ohio By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: {H04384622 } 18 EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT "B" ROUTE DIAGRAM {H0438462.2 1 19 EXHIBIT "B" EXHIBIT B FffiER SPECIFICATIONS {H0438462,2 } 20 EXHIBIT "B" EXHIBIT C CONTACT/ESCALATION LIST {H0438462.2 } 21 EXHIBIT "C" FIBER OPTIC AGREEMENT THIS FIBER OPTIC AGREEMENT ("Agreement"), made and entered into this _ day of ,2004, between Ca-Botics Fiber System International, Ltd., ("Ca-Botics") whose address is 6200 Eiterman Road, Dublin, Ohio 43016 and the City of Dublin, Ohio ("City"), an Ohio municipal corporation having an office at 5200 Emerald Parkway, Dublin Ohio 43017-1006, CA-BOTICS and City being collectively referred to as the "Parties". BACKGROUND: Ca-Botics will grant to the City a right to use _ single mode fibers on a route from to (the "Ca-Botics Fibers"); and City has agreed to accept the use of the Ca-Botics Fibers in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement; THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT 1.1 Ca-Botics has designed, engineered, constructed and acquired appropriate interests in real property or other rights, a fiber optic cable ("Route"), as more fully defined in Exhibit A, Route Diagram. Ca-Botics will inform City of any changes in right-of-way configurations. The following Exhibits, attached hereto, are by this reference incorporated herein. Exhibit A Route Diagram Exhibit B Fiber Optic Specifications Exhibit C Contact/Escalation List 1.2 Ca-Botics grants City access to the Ca-Botics Fibers at the locations set forth in Exhibit A. U The Demarcation Points, as specified in Exhibit A, between Ca-Botics and City will be located inside the Ca-Botics Sites and are defined to be at the Fiber Distribution Panel (FDP). ARTICLE 2. MAINTENANCE il Ca-Botics will exclusively operate and maintain the Route and the Ca-Botics Fibers in accordance with accepted industry standards and Exhibit B, Leased Fiber Optic Specifications, for the Term of this Agreement and any extensions. In the event that accepted industry standards vary from Exhibit B in any way, the terms of Exhibit B shall prevail. 2.2 Ca-Botics will perform all routine and ordinary maintenance and repairs, as well as emergency repairs to correct any failure, interruption or impairment in the operation of the Ca-Botics Fibers between the Demarcation Points on the Route. City will report any emergency to Ca-Botics, which will use its best efforts to dispatch personnel to be on-site within two (2) hours to take corrective action. In the event Ca- Botics fails to respond to such emergency within two (2) hours and to proceed with a good faith effort to expedite repairs, City may contact the number on Exhibit C to work towards a resolution of the problem. The Parties agree that the fee for Routine Maintenance will be $250.00 per route mile, per year. {H0438462.2 } 22 EXHIBIT "C" 2.3 Ca-Botics will notify City five (5) days prior to any scheduled commencement of such work at L-) 2.4 All cable relocations required by governmental authorities or third parties will be performed by Ca- Botics. The cost of relocations under this section shall be distributed between the parties on a pro-rata basis. This distribution shall be determined by using the number of fibers controlled by each party within the segment to be relocated as a determination of percentage of costs each party owes toward the relocation fees. 2.5 All cable relocations required by Ca-Botics will be performed by Ca-Botics at Ca-Botics' sole cost. 2.6 Ca-Botics will periodically provide City with an updated contact/escalation list to aid in trouble reporting and resolution. The current list is attached as Exhibit C and may be revised from time to time by written notice. ARTICLE 3. TERM/TERMINATION This Agreement will commence as of the date and year executed and will continue for a period of fifteen (15) years ("Term"). ARTICLE 4. CONSIDERATION The consideration for the Ca-Botics Fibers on the Route will be the City providing Ca-Botics with the right to install maintain and use a cable within the City facilities between the following two points ARTICLE 5. WARRANTIES 5.1 The Warranties and remedies set forth in this Agreement constitute the only warranties and remedies with respect to this Agreement. Such Warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, written or oral, statutory, express or implied, including without limitation the Warranty of merchantability and the Warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or use. 5.2 Ca-Botics warrants to City that it has the right to perform as required under this Agreement and/or provide to City the Ca-Botics Fibers, and that it is an entity, duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its state of origin of Ohio, with all requisite power to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement. 5.3 Ca-Botics warrants to City that all performance obligations rendered by it will be designed, produced, installed, furnished and in all respects provided and maintained in conformance and compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, administrative and regulatory requirements, and any other authorities having jurisdiction over the subject matter of this Agreement as required by law. Ca-Botics will be responsible for applying for, obtaining and maintaining all registrations and certifications which may be required by such authorities. Ca-Botics agrees to abide by all current and future national, state, or local right of way laws. 5.4 Ca-Botics will have obtained or made arrangements to secure all required regulatory authorizations, construction permits, and appropriate agreements for installation and use of the Route in ducts, on poles, and/or in trenches on public or private property. It is expressly understood that the Route may be {H0438462,2 } 23 EXHIBIT "C" installed in or on a right of way, the use of which is licensed or leased to Ca-Botics by others. Ca-Botics will have acquired such right of way (including any necessary renewals or new licenses or leases) and obtain for City the right to use, maintain and access the Route without interruption and a guarantee of non-disturbance during the Term of this Agreement and any renewals. Ca-Botics will immediately inform City in the event that Ca-Botics is unable, after diligent and good faith efforts, to obtain renewals of existing licenses or leases, new licenses or new leases, in order to enable City to protect its rights to use, and access the Route provided during the Term of this Agreement. 5.5 City warrants to Ca-Botics that it has the full right and authority to enter into, execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation enforceable in accordance with its terms, subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, creditors' rights and general equitable principles. ARTICLE 6. INDEMNIFICATION CA-BOTICS SHALL INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS CITY AND ITS ELECTED OFFICIALS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMPLOYEES AGAINST ALL SUITS OR CLAIMS THAT MAY BE BASED UPON ANY INJURY TO PERONS OR PROPERTY THAT MAY ARISE OUT OF ANY ERROR, OMISSION, OR NEGLIGENT OR WILLFUL ACT OF CA-BOTICS, AND CA-BOTICS SHALL, AT THEIR EXPENSE DEFEND CITY IN ALL LITIGATION, PAY ALL ATTORNEY'S FEES, DAMAGES, COURT COSTS AND OTHER EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF LITIGATION OF CLAIMS OR OCCURRENCES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AND SHALL AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, SATISFY AND CAUSE TO BE DISCHARGED SUCH JUDGMENTS AS MAY BE OBTAINED AGAINST CITY OR ANY OF ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND EMPLOYEES. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HEREIN, FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR WHICH CA-BOTICS HAS AGREED TO INDEMNIFY CITY, THE OBLIGATION TO INDEMNIFY SHALL NOT BE LIMITED IN ANY WAY BY ANY LIMITATION ON THE AMOUNT OR TYPE OF DAMAGES, COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYABLE BY OR FOR CA-BOTICS UNDER WOKERS' COMPENSATION ACTS, DISABILITY BENEFIT ACTS, OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT ACTS. ARTICLE 7. DEFAULT L.l A default shall be deemed to have occurred under this Agreement if: (a) in the case of any material breach of this Agreement, a party fails to cure such material breach within thirty (30) days after notice specifying such breach, provided that if the breach is of a nature that cannot be cured within thirty (30) days, a default shall not have occurred so long as the breaching party has commenced to cure within said time period and thereafter diligently pursues such cure to completion; or (b) an attempt to cure a material breach is made, however the breach has not been cured within ninety (90) days despite curing efforts, reasonable or not, by the breaching party. 7.2 In the event of any default hereunder, the non-defaulting party may pursue any legal remedies it may have under applicable law or principles of equity, including specific performance. 7.3 A waiver by either party at any time of any of its rights as to anything herein contained shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any breach of covenant or other matter subsequently occurring. ARTICLE 8 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS {H0438462,2 } 24 EXHIBIT "C" U. The relationship between City and Ca-Botics is that of an independent contractor. The relationship of employer-employee, principal-agent, or master-servant, either express or implied does not exist between the contracting parties. 8.2 As an independent contractor, Ca-Botics shall retain the sole responsibility for all taxes due to federal, state, or local governments or agencies. ARTICLE 9 - VENUE This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ohio. Any action, dispute, or claim concerning, relating to, or involving this Agreement or product provided hereunder must take place in the appropriate court of Franklin County, Ohio and the parties consent to the jurisdiction of courts in said County. ARTICLE to-INCOME TAXES Ca-Botics agrees to and shall cause its agents and subcontractors to, withhold all applicable municipal income taxes due or payable under the provisions of Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Ohio, for wages, salaries and commissions paid to its employees in conjunction with this Agreement. ARTICLE 11 - INSURANCE 11.1 Ca-Botics shall obtain and furnish a Certificate of Insurance regarding the listed polices below to the City Manager of City at or before the effective date of this Agreement. Such policies shall be maintained for the life of this Agreement. Each liability insurance policy shall contain the following endorsement: "It is hereby understood and agreed that this policy may not be canceled nor the intention not to renew be stated until thirty (30) days after receipt by the City, by registered mail, of a written notice of such intent to cancel or not to renew." Within thirty (30) days after receipt by the City of said notice, and in no event later than five (5) days prior to said cancellation, the operator shall obtain and furnish to the City Manager of City a Certificate of Insurance evidencing replacement insurance policies. 11.2 Comprehensive general liability insurance to cover liability, bodily injury and property damage must be maintained by Ca-Botics. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with the following limits of liability and provisions, or their equivalent: (a) Bodily Injury 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (b) Property Damage 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (c) Personal Injury 1. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 {H0438462,2 } 25 EXHIBIT "C" (d) Completed Operations and Products Liability Insurances shall be maintained for two (2) years after the termination of this Agreement. (e) Property Damage Liability Insurance shall include coverage for explosion, collapse, underground. 11.3 Comprehensive auto liability insurance to cover owned, hired, and non-owned vehicles must be maintained. Coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, with the following limits of liability and provisions, or their equivalent: (a) Bodily Injury 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 (b) Property Damage 1. Each Occurrence $1,000,000 2. Annual Aggregate $3,000,000 ARTICLE 12 - MISCELLANEOUS 12.1 This Agreement and cited references sets forth the entire Agreement between City and Ca-Botics with respect to the subject matter contained and may not be amended or modified except by written document, signed by both Parties. 12.2 The rights and remedies of the Parties are cumulative and in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or equity. A waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver ofthe same or any other provision. 12.3 Notices will be in writing, mailed certified with return receipt requested, effective upon receipt and sent to: City: Attn: Fax: CA-BOTICS: Copy to: {H0438462,2 } 26 EXHIBIT "C" or to replacement addresses that may be later designated in writing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year below written, but effective as of the day and year first set forth above. Ca-Botics City of Dublin, Ohio By: By: Name: Name: Title: Title: Date: Date: {H0438462,2 } 27 EXHIBIT "C" EXHIBIT A ROUTE DIAGRAM {H0438462,\ } 280f30 EXHIBIT "C" EXHIBIT B FIBER SPECIFICATIONS {H0438462,l } 29 of 30 EXHIBIT "C" EXHIBIT C CONTACTIESCALATION LIST {H0438462,j } 30 of30