HomeMy WebLinkAbout3D Metro PCS agreementSARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
MEETING DATE: October 5, 2005 AGENDA ITEM:
ORIGINATING DEPT: Recreation CITY MANAGER:
PREPARED BY: Joan Pisani DEPT HEAD:
SUBJECT: Metro PCS Lease Agreement for Communication Site at Saratoga Community
Library
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement and sign the Memorandum of
Agreement with Metro PCS for lease of property at 13650 Saratoga Avenue.
REPORT SUMMARY:
Metro PCS has requested the execution of a communications site lease agreement for the
purpose of installing, operating and maintaining a wireless communication facility on property
near the Saratoga Community Library building. The agreement states that Metro will construct
and maintain a flagpole, including lights on the flagpole, and a storage facility to house the
equipment. The term of the lease agreement will be five years and Metro PCS will pay a rental
fee of $1800 per month for a total of $21,600 per year.
Metro PCS first approached the city in March 2004 about the possibility of installing a cell site
at the Library. Once the proper permits were issued, Christy Oosterhous worked closely with
Metro PCS through the Community Development process and the Planning Commission review.
Also, this project was discussed at a Library Commission meeting in order to answer questions
and discuss concerns. Iveta Harvancik, in the Engineering division, worked with Metro PCS to
provide the legal description of the property. Also, Richard Taylor has reviewed all documents.
Other highlights of the contract are listed below:
• The lease is renewable for an additional 5 years, with an automatic rate increase of 20%.
• Metro PCS will be responsible for maintaining the flagpole and replacing the flags, when
needed.
• Metro PCS will install and pay all for all utilities related to their communication site.
• Metro PCS will contribute $2500 towards a Saratoga Community Library sign.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
The City will receive an increase in revenue of $21,600 per year.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT FOLLOWING RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Metro PCS will not be able to install a communication site at the Saratoga Community Library.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
None
FOLLOW UP ACTION(S):
The City Manager will sign and execute the agreement.
ADVERTISING, NOTICING AND PUBLIC CONTACT:
Nothing additional.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Communications Site Lease Agreement
2. Exhibit A: Description of Lessor’s Real Property
3. Exhibit B: Description of Premises
4. Exhibit C: Memorandum of Agreement
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RESOLUTION NO. _____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SARATOGA …….
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS,; and
WHEREAS; and
WHEREAS,.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby resolves as follows:
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the
Saratoga City Council held on the __ day of ________, 2000 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Stan Bogosian, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
Cathleen Boyer, City Clerk
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