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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 5 -
MEETING DATE: APRIL 19, 2011
SUBJECT: FIRST AMENDMENT TO TOWER & GROUND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
FOR DOVE WATER TOWER
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council consider adopting a resolution authorizing the First Amendment to
Tower/Ground Lease Agreement with NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC for the
co- location of antennae and installation of communications equipment at the Dove
Water Tower, 1702 Sagebrush Trail, authorize the City /manager to sign said
amendment, and take any necessary action.
FUNDING SOURCE:
The City of Grapevine will receive an annual lease payment of $30,000 from NEW
CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC for the three proposed dishes on the Dove Water
Tower.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Grapevine and Dallas SMSA Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited
Partnership entered into a Tower/Ground Lease Agreement on January 4, 1994 as the
first provider located on the Dove Water Tower. NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS,
LLC is the successor to Dallas SMSA Limited Partnership. The installation of the
proposed antenna is expected to add service coverage to their customers in this area of
Grapevine.
The main points of the amendment include:
• the installation of additional antennas;
• adjusting the annual rental rate;
• permits Lessee to add, modify and/or replace equipment in order to comply with
federal, state or local mandated applications;
• extend the term of the lease for another 20 years with a stipulated 15% increase
in 5 year increments; and
• modify the notice section.
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The City Attorney and staff have reviewed the terms of the agreement and recommend
approval.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, APPROVING THE FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE TOWER/GROUND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS,
LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ANTENNAS, CABLES AND
OTHER COMMUNICATION INSTRUMENTS ON THE
DOVE WATER TOWER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS; on January 4; 1994, the City of Grapevine (hereinafter referred to as
"Landlord ") entered into a Tower /Ground Lease. Agreement with Dallas SMSA Limited
Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership for Communications Equipment on the
Dove Water Tower; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine is in agreement to enter into Amendment # 1
to said Tower/Ground Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC,
successor to Dallas SMSA Limited Partnership, a Delaware Limited Partnership; and
WHEREAS, Amendment # 1 to the Tower/Ground Lease Agreement for the
Dove Water Tower is attached as Exhibit "A ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in
their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into said
Amendment # 1 to the Tower/Ground Lease Agreement as attached.
Section 3. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true
and correct and are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as if copied in
their entirety.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of April, 2011.
APPROVED:
ATTEST.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RES. NO.