City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met May 19
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Brooks called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Wray, Murphy (RP), Brooks
Absent: None
I. DISCUSSION OF ATC (AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION) CELL TOWER CONTRACT PROPOSAL – FIRE STATION #2:
Economic and Community Development Director Taylor Wegrzyn explained there was currently an agreement for this cell tower. This was different than the 2024 discussed tower. The amendment was for 7 additional 5-year terms, fees would increase accordingly. The contract could be up to the year 2075. Offering $20,000 lump sum to the City and a 10-year guarantee (for rent).
Alderman Evans asked the amount gained for the 10 years; Mr. Wegrzyn explained in approximation at $3,000/month and $36,000/year. Alderman Evans asked why so long; Mr. Wegrzyn said to attract tenants.
Alderman Brooks clarified the 5-year increments and the termination terms. Mr. Wegrzyn explained the termination was up to the cell tower operator. The City could not terminate unless the operator was in breach of the agreement. Alderman Coleman did not think it was a bad agreement based on technology development; were they locked in on bandwidth. Mr. Wegrzyn said there would still be a permitting process and federal regulations requirements for changes.
Alderman Allen moved, seconded by Alderman Wray that the Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
MOTION CARRIED BY VOICE VOTE
The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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