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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2019-568
File ID: AB2019-568 Version: 1 Status: Approved
File Created: 10/23/2019 Entered by: SBatdorf@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department: Parks and Recreation File Type: Resolution Requiring a Public Hearing
Department
Assigned to: Council Final Action: 11/19/2019
Agenda Date: 11/19/2019 Enactment#: RES 2019-058
Primary Contact Email: MMcEarla@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution authorizing the County Executive to enter into a twenty year communications tower lease
agreement with Crown Castle GT for leased space on park property at Lookout Mountain
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Crown Castle GT is a current tenant and this revised agreement has been modified to allow for leasing
of additional space to accommodate an additional equipment shed to house emergency generator
equipment.
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body:
Action:
Sent To:
11/06/2019 Council INTRODUCED FOR PUBLIC Council
HEARING
Aye: 7 Brenner, Browne, Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
11/19/2019 Council APPROVED
Aye: 6 Brenner, Browne, Byrd, Donovan, Frazey, and Sidhu
Nay: 0
Absent: 1 Buchanan
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PROPOSED BY: PARKS & RECREATION
INTRODUCTION DATE: NOVEMBER 6, 2019
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-058
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO ENTER INTO A TWENTY YEAR
COMMUNICATION TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CROWN CASTLE GT FOR
LEASED SPACE ON PARK PROPERTY AT LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
WHEREAS, in January 2014, the State of Washington through the Department of
Natural Resources conveyed to Whatcom County land which contained three (3)
Commercial Communication Tower Lease sites with existing established towers; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Code 1.10.410 requires County Council to indicate by
resolution whether a real property lease may be awarded by private negotiation with
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Code 1.10.410 authorizes County Council approval of
real property leases; and
WHEREAS, the tower lease sites are located on Lookout Mountain and are remote
and do not impede or impact public recreation or any other County purpose; and
WHEREAS, the prior Department of Natural Resources tower leases were for a
period of ten years and will be expiring; and
WHEREAS, the established communication towers are a substantial company
expenditure and commitment and long term leases are necessary in this industry; and
WHEREAS, Crown Castle GT, owner of one of the towers, has requested to extend
its communication tower lease for an additional twenty years; and
WHEREAS, the new communication tower lease contains updated lease provisions
from the prior DNR leases, including lease rate increases, an annual three (3) % increase,
road maintenance fees, and five year lease rate reviews; and
WHEREAS, this communication tower lease appears to be in the best interest of the
County and the people thereof.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the communication tower lease with
Crown Castle GT proposed by Parks & Recreation Department is hereby awarded through
private negotiation with interested parties.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the County Executive to
enter into a twenty year communication tower lease agreement with Crown Castle GT for
leased space on park property at Lookout Mountain as outlined in the lease agreement.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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