HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/02/2001 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 193, 2000, AUTHORI AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 15
DATE: January 2, 2001
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL FROM:
Virgil Taylor
SUBJECT :
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 193, 2000, Authorizing an Option to Lease, and a Subsequent
Lease, of City-owned Property at City Park North Ballfield to Voicestream PCS H, for the
Location of Antenna Equipment Along With Associated Easements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Voicestream PCS II Corporation ("Voicestream") contacted the Parks Division to discuss the
possible lease of land for an antenna to enhance its cellular phone service. The pole on which
the antenna would be located and a related utility and access easement are located in City Park.
110 Through a series of negotiations, staff has developed an option and lease agreement that meets
the needs of the City and Voicestream. The agreement gives Voicestream the right to lease the
subject property once it completes testing of the site to confirm its suitability for Voicestream's
purposes. Ordinance No. 193, 2000, was unanimously adopted on First Reading on December
19, 2000.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 29
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: December 19, 2000
STAFF:
Virgil Taylor
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 193, 2000, Authorizing an Option to Lease, and a Subsequent
Lease, of City-owned Property at City Park North Ballfield to Voicestream PCS 11, for the
Location of Antenna Equipment Along With Associated Easements.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption o CeOrdi oceoPtReadying
( FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The option to lease will result in a savings of approximately $11,000 as a result of Voicestream's
installation of a new pole in li a e "to purchase. The lease will
generate additional
i annually ov the ii itidl five , rate will increase 20 percent
each additional five-year term
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Voicestream PCS H Corporation ("Voicestream") contacted the Parks Division to discuss the
possible ]ease of land for an antenna to enhance its cellular hone service. The pole on which
the antenna would be located d a la d uti ity nd ce easement are The
in City Park.
Through a series of negotiati s, staff deo opt hand lease agreement that meets
the needs of the City and Voi trear . hat a e ent is om le in the Office of the City Clerk
for review.
The agreement gives Voicestream the right to lease the subject property once it completes testing
of the site to confirm its suitability for Voicestream's purposes.
The key terms of the arrangement include:
1. Annual rent of$12,000 increases by 20 percent every five years.
2. A sub-lease by Voicestream of a 20 x 60 foot site just north of the right field fence of the
north City Park ballfield from Sprint, which currently leases that parcel from the City.
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3. Construction by Voicestream of a 90' metal pole that will replace the existing 70'
ballfield light pole. Voicestream will attach its antennas to the top portion of the pole and
will attach the ballfield lights to the upper middle portion of the pole. The pole needs to
be 90' to clear the tops of the trees in the area, which is critical to the function of the
antenna.
4. An 8' fence constructed by Voicestream that will house its communication equipment
will enclose the site it is subleasing from Sprint. The site will have a sloped fence top
that will prevent softballs from entering the enclosure.
5. The antenna and equip ill t i terf er mmunication equipment used
in the area of the site.
6. The lease is for five y d a maticall renewed for additional five-year
periods through March 8, 2023,unless either party provides notice of non-renewal.
7. The lease also includes the grant of a nonexclusive utility and access easement for use by
Voicestream consistent with the lease during the term of the lease.
The revenue from the lease will be used for repair and renovation of existing park facilities and
equipment (Life Cycle). The Parks Division life cycle program has been under funded since its
inception because of the signific ost o eeg' the a gns' e. Parks infrastructure in good
repair and condition. Parks i onst se i fo; a an innovative ways to meet these
unfunded needs without requi g add it nal G e =)3> d do s.
The antenna and proposed equipment enclosure has been reviewed by the staff in Park Planning
and Development, Recreation, and Park Maintenance. The antenna and enclosure will not
materially detract from the aesthetics of the area or interfere with recreational uses and
maintenance Voicestream will complete the "Type r' development review process for the
proposed antenna and equipment enclosure.
Staff recommends that Council approve the option and lease agreement and related easements in
order to generate the needed revenue for the Parks Division's Life Cycle improvements.
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