CONSENT AGENDA- Robert Therres, Public Services Manager
Title
APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERIZON WIRELESS LLC ON TOWER NO. 1
Background
The attached agreement is for Verizon Wireless LLC to lease space on Water Tower No. 1 for wireless communication equipment. The lease generally follows the League of Minnesota Cities' model and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney. This is the same lease we have with other wireless carriers. The lease is for five (5) years with four automatic five (5) year renewals, unless terminated by either party. The annual initial lease amount is $17,316.77 per each year (which will be prorated for 2014). This amount will increase 4% annually through the term of the agreement. Council's approval of the agreement is recommended.
Recommendation
By motion, approve Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless LLC desires to install a communications facility on a City of Blaine water tower as described in the agreement; and
WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless LLC will enter into an Agreement with the City of Blaine to utilize a Blaine water tower, and
WHEREAS, the Agreement has been reviewed by staff and the City Attorney and is recommended for approval by the Blaine City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Blaine City Council as follows:
1. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Verizon Wireless LLC pertaining to the use of the Blaine water tower site at 9150 Central Avenue NE.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 16th day of October, 2014.