Title
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Lease for 1,600 sq. ft. of City-owned Land Located at 300 Butler Farm Road to New Cingular Wireless, PCS, LLC for a Power Equipment Compound
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
On June 13, 2013 Council approved a lease with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“New Cingular”) to lease 1600 square feet of land (the "Leased Premises") and related access and utility easements for a telecommunications facility/equipment compound (the “Facility”) located at 300 Butler Farm Road (the "Property"). The Facility serves an antenna co-located on a nearby Dominion Virginia Power Tower pursuant to a private lease agreement between those two parties.
Discussion:
The Facility was first located on the Leased Premises in 2008. At that time the City also granted multiple easements to facilitate the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Facility. The current lease is set to expire August 18, 2018; with those easements continuing to remain effective without further action. New Cingular has asked to continue to lease the Leased Premises for five additional years.
The proposed lease agreement is attached, and provides for an annual lump sum rental payment in the amount of $16,207.33, payable in advance. The City's Police and Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Departments use the Property, and have each approved the substantive content of the lease, and New Cingular's continued operation of the Facility on the Leased Premises.
City staff recommends approval of the Resolution. This matter requires a public hearing pursuant to §§15.2-1800 and15.2-2100 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, which was duly advertised pursuant to Code of Virginia §15.2-1813.
Impact:
Annual rent in the amount of $16,207.33; 5 year term.
Recommendation:
Rec
Conduct a public hearing and approve the Resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Hampton, Virginia (the "City") owns a parcel of land on 300 Butler Farm Road (the ...
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