PLACEMENT: Consent
TITLE:
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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ACCEPTING A TOWER AND GROUND SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC. (AT&T) FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX AT 800 SE MONTEREY ROAD, STUART, FL
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Request adoption of a resolution approving and accepting a Tower and Ground Space Lease (Lease) with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC. (AT&T) for continued use of space on and around the communications tower located at the Public Safety Complex at 800 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, Florida.
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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology Services
PREPARED BY: Name: Carla T. Segura, FRP
Title: Real Property Manager
REQUESTED BY: Matthew Hinckle, Telecommunications Manager
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Agreement/Bill of Sale drafted by: Martin County
Parties to the Agreement/Bill of Sale: Martin County - Landlord
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (AT&T) - Tenant
Purpose of the Agreement/Bill of Sale: Lease Tower and Ground Space to AT&T
New/Renewal/Modification: New
Duration: 10 years with three (3) ten (10) year renewal periods
Benefits to Martin County: Continued service for AT&T customers and citizens
Cost to Martin County: None
AT&T currently has a Tower and Ground Space Lease for a portion of the communications tower located at the Public Safety Complex at 800 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34994. The current lease expires on August 18, 2022.
AT&T was chosen as the successful bidder of the Ground Space Lease through RFP 2022-3405. The term of the Lease will be for ten (10) years with three (3) ten (10) year renewal periods to commence on August 19, 2022. The Lease calls for rental payments of $24,000 annually with annual increases of three percent (3%). AT&T will obtain customary insurance coverage and will provide certificates of insurance naming Martin County as an additional insured.
The County is authorized, pursuant to Sec. 125.38, Fla. Stat., to lease real property owned by the County to the highest and best bidder on reasonable terms as determined by the Board of County Commissioners.
ISSUES:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
Move that the Board (i) adopt a Resolution approving and accepting a Tower and Ground Space Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for a term of ten (10) years with three (3) ten (10) year options to renew and (ii) authorize the Chairman to execute any and all documents necessary to complete this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Pull this item from the Consent Agenda and provide staff with alternate recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
None
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☒Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☒Resolution
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