City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: FEBRUARY 5, 2020
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MARK B. JINKS, CITY MANAGER /s/
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Public Hearing and Consideration of a Lease Amendment with Verizon Wireless to Upgrade Equipment on the Roof of the City Owned Building Located at 4480 King Street.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a lease amendment for the modification and installation of updated antenna and equipment on the roof at the North Hampton Drive and King Street side of the City-owned building located at 4480 King Street.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council (1) hold a public hearing on February 22, 2020 for the proposed lease amendment (Attachment 1) between the City of Alexandria and Verizon Wireless to modify and install updated antennas and equipment located on the roof of 4480 King Street, and (2) after the public hearing approve this proposed license amendment.
BACKGROUND: The City currently has a lease agreement with Cellco Partnership, also doing business as Verizon Wireless to lease space on the roof at the North Hampton Drive and King Street side of the City-owned building, located at 4480 King Street for cellular antennas and equipment. Cellco approached the City regarding their interest in modifying this cell site. Currently, the lease allows Verizon to change out equipment on a one-for-one basis. Verizon has requested the replacement of two existing antennas with a different model of antenna which requires an amendment to the existing lease.
DISCUSSION: The draft Lease Second Amendment between the City and Verizon includes the initial lease terms and a modification of antennas and equipment resulting in a rent increase. Both parties have the right to terminate the lease upon the annual anniversary of the commencement date of the lease provided that three (3) months' written notice is given prior to t...
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