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Anthem Communications lease for county tower tabled pending rent negotiation
Summary
Anthem Communications and county staff met with commissioners to discuss a lease for tower space used for broadband services. A previously circulated draft listed a higher rent; Anthem proposed a lower rate. Commissioners asked staff to negotiate a final rent with the county attorney and return with a signed agreement.
Representatives of Anthem Communications appeared before Jefferson County commissioners to discuss a lease for radio-tower space used by Anthem’s broadband services. County staff and the vendor said Anthem has had equipment on the county tower for many years through prior ownership and sought a current signed lease.
Mary, a county staff member, and Anthem representatives discussed a previous email thread in which the county had proposed $1,800 per month rent while Anthem requested a lower rate of $6.50 — a figure that staff said would not cover county costs. The draft agreement in the packet showed a rent of $1,847.50 per month; the parties acknowledged there were multiple drafts in circulation.
Commissioners declined to sign the agreement at the meeting and asked Mary and county legal/administrative staff (Chase) to negotiate the rent and return with a final version. Staff indicated Garn reviewed the paperwork for compliance, but commissioners requested Chase review pricing and finalize terms before the board signs.
No formal approval was made; staff will return once negotiations conclude.
