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Approve the Third Amendment to the Non-Exclusive Communications Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC for its wireless communications facility at the Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville in the amount of $2,200 per month for a five year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2018; and Authorize the Director of General Services to execute any subsequent amendments
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of General Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Non-Exclusive Communications Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC for its wireless communications facility at the Nut Tree Airport in Vacaville in the amount of $2,200 per month for a five year term from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2018; and
2. Authorize the Director of General Services to execute any subsequent amendments.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Since 1996, T-Mobile West, LLC (“T-Mobile”) has leased a small area of land (approximately 30’ x 30’) at the Nut Tree Airport, 301 County Airport Road, Vacaville, for its communications facility - an 80-foot monopole and a small equipment shelter. The current Non-Exclusive Communications Site Lease Agreement expires on March 31, 2013. The communications facility provides cellular telephone, radio and telecommunications services to the public. Approval of the proposed Third Amendment (Attachment A) will:
1. Extend the term of the Lease Agreement for five years, commencing April 1, 2013, and expiring March 31, 2018, with two additional 5-year options for a potential total extended term of fifteen years.
2. Increase the monthly rent from $1,309 to $2,200 with 4% annual escalations, which is at the higher end of the market range for similar sites.
3. Require T-Mobile to pay a termination fee equal to six months of rent for early termination.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Negotiations resulted in a month...
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