HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 03/06/2001 - SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 33, 2001, AUTHORIZ AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 13
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: March 6, 2001
STAFF:
Virgil Taylor
SUBJECT:
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 33, 2001, Authorizing the Conveyance to Voicestream PCS II
of an Additional Easement on City-owned Property at City Park North Ballfield, for the Location
of Utilities Associated With its Previously Approved Lease for Antenna Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance on Second Reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Voicestream PCS II Corporation worked with the Parks Division to obtain a lease for a parcel of
land for a pole, antenna and related equipment to enhance its cellular phone service. On January 2,
2001 Council approved Ordinance No. 193, 2000, authorizing the lease to Voicestream PCS II of
a location for a pole.
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 193, 2000, Voicestream has determined that one additional
easement location will be required to allow for a necessary telephone line connection. Ordinance
No. 33, 2001, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on February 20, 2001, authorizes
and additional easement for the location of utilities.
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 29
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 20, 2001
STAFF:
Virgil Taylor
SUBJECT:
First Reading of Ordinance No. 33, 2001, Authorizing the Conveyance to Voicestream PCS II of
an Additional Easement on City-owned Property at City Park North Ballfield, for the Location of
Utilities Associated With its Previously Approved Lease for Antenna Equipment.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption o(:Ordillnce o i din
JL
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The additional easement will facilitate installation of utilities for the previously approved lease. The
lease will generate$12,000 annually over the initial five-year term. The lease rate will increase 20%
each additional five-year term.
COP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Voicestream PCS H Corporation worked with the Parks Division to obtain a lease for a parcel of
land for a pole, antenna and related equipment to enhance its cellular phone service. On January 2,
2001 Council approved Ordinan . 19 0 ri ' t ase to Voicestream PCS H of
a location for a pole. Voicest m ha eed p ch a i tall the pole for the City on the
North Ballfield, pursuant to y speci ations o ay personal communications service
antennas. Ordinance No. 193, 0 s ov' d t, in ord or Voicestream to install,operate
and maintain the necessary equipment in connection with the lease arrangement, the City would
grant to Voicestream, access and utility easement rights on and under certain portions of the North
Ballfield. Voicestream has a nonexclusive use in connection with the agreement during the term
of the agreement.
Since the adoption of Ordinance No. 193, 2000, Voicestream has determined that one additional
easement location will be required to allow for a necessary telephone line connection.
Staff has determined that the proposed installation and use by Voicestream of the additional
easement, along with the previously approved lease, access and utility easement, is consistent with
and will not conflict or interfere with the City's and the public's use of the North Ballfield.
The financial benefits to the City of permitting the proposed use are substantial, and the impacts to
the City are minimal.