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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 13, 2008 T-MOBILE The City Administrator reviewed his report dated February 8, 2008 WATER TOWER relative to T-Mobile's request to enter into a lease agreement with the LEASE City for the placement of nine antennas on the City's water tower. He AGREEMENT noted that the City currently has a similar lease in place with AT & T, and the conditions of the T-Mobile lease are similar. The Administrator pointed out that the monthly rent amounts are the same including the level of rent escalation. Insurance limits are somewhat higher in the T-Mobile lease given changes to the City's insurance limits. The cancellation clause is also somewhat different. The Administrator pointed out a revised provision he presented to the Council this evening which requires T-Mobile to provide a $2,000 escrow deposit so that the City can hire a independent inspection company to inspect the antenna installation to ensure that it has not degraded the tower in any way. He noted that it is likely that the City would hire AEC, a company that specialized in these types of inspections. The Administrator reported that the City Attorney has reviewed the lease agreement and found it to be in order. The Mayor asked if the lease with AT & T prohibits the City from entering into any other lease agreements of a similar nature. The City Administrator reported that it does not. Both leases do address the issue of potential interference from various carriers on the tower. The lease requires the carrier causing interference to correct the problem. Steve Carlson, T-Mobile, noted that with today's technology and given the placement of the two carriers on the tower, it is unlikely that there will be any interference issues. The Mayor asked about the future painting of the water tower and the impact to the antennas. Carlson indicated that this issue is addressed in the lease. When the City decides to paint the tower, it would notify the antenna carriers, and they would take the steps necessary to protect their equipment. The Mayor noted that the equipment building is considerably smaller than the AT & T building. Carlson replied that that was correct. It was also noted that the T-Mobile antennas will be painted to match the color of the water tower. The City Administrator reported that another carrier has also expressed interested in the water tower, and a third lease agreement may be presented to the Council in the near future. Mr. Montour introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOL UTION NO.2008-2-36 -APPROVING THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE FOR ANTENNA PLACEMENT ON 3