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AGENDA TITLE: Authorize City Manager to Execute Lease Agreement with AirTouch Cellular at
Water Tower, 125 North Stockton Street
MEETING DATE: January 20, 1999
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a lease
agreement with AirTouch Cellular for the purpose of installing a small
equipment building on City property and erecting an antenna on the City's
elevated water tank.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: AirTouch, who is looking for an antenna site in or near the Downtown
area, recently approached the City. We considered using the existing
radio tower at City Hall, but could not identify a suitable place for the
12 -foot x 20 -foot equipment building. The stadium property was also
considered, but AirTouch said it was too far from the Downtown core for their needs. We settled on the
Parks and Recreation yard/water tank as an acceptable site as long as the antenna could be mounted on
the tower column. AirTouch proposes that three panels (8 feet tall, 1 foot wide), painted to match the
tower, be installed vertically at 95 feet, just below the tank. The equipment building will be located on the
ground north of the tower, inside the fenced area. Wires will run up the inside of the tower and will not be
easily visible. The proposed terms of the lease include the following:
• $550 per month, payable in advance each year.
• 4%, or CPI, annual increase, whichever is greater.
• 20 -year term with three 5 -year additional options.
• $2,500 one-time processing fee.
• Provision for AirTouch participation on a square -footage pro -rated basis on costs to
improve the site frontage, fencing or landscaping, not including City building improvements.
In addition, AirTouch will take out a building permit and satisfy any structural or code requirements
regarding attachments to the tower.
The City Attorney will review and approve the proposed lease once Council gives approval to proceed.
FUNDING: Not applicable. Lease will provide the City with additional General Fund revenue of $6,600
per year.
Richard C. Prima, Jr.�
Public Works Director
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cc: Parks and Recreation Director
Finance Director
Water/Wastewater Superintendent
AirTouch Cellular
APPROVED:
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Dn Flynn -- City Manager
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