Title
Consider approving, in concept, the leasing of land for a wireless communication site near Lake San Antonio; and authorize the General Manager to execute a non-binding letter of intent with Sac Wireless; and authorize the General Manager to negotiate a Lease Agreement for subsequent Board of Directors approval.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Board of Directors:
Approve, in concept, the leasing of land for a wireless communication site near Lake San Antonio; authorize the General Manager to execute a non-binding letter of intent with Sac Wireless; and authorize the General Manager to negotiate a Lease Agreement for subsequent Board of Directors approval.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Verizon Wireless contracts with Sac Wireless to identify and develop suitable sites for telecommunication facilities. Sac Wireless identified a suitable site for a telecommunications facility near Lake San Antonio in order to expand cellular coverage to the town of Bradley. The Monterey County Water Resources Agency owns the land selected. Verizon Wireless proposed to pay for all development related costs and will pay rent to the Agency for leasing the land. A Letter of Intent was submitted to the Agency in order to begin negotiations on the specific details in the form of a lease agreement and access easement.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel and other necessary County Departments will be involved in the review and acceptance of the lease agreement and access easement.
FINANCING:
The final lease agreement will increase revenues to the Agency budget.
Prepared by: Shaunna Murray, Associate Water Resources Engineer, (831) 755-4860
Approved by: ___________________________________________________
David E. Chardavoyne, General Manager, (831) 755-4860
Attachments:
1. Board Order