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Commission approves AT&T lease amendment to site permanent backup generator at city water-tower site
Summary
The commission approved an amendment allowing AT&T to install a permanent, natural-gas backup generator at the Woodlawn/Norfolk water-tower site to improve cellular reliability during extended outages. Staff said the unit would be quieter than trailer-mounted diesel units; a resident suggested solar alternatives during public comment.
The City Commission approved an amendment to the AT&T lease to allow a permanent natural-gas backup generator at the city’s Woodlawn and Norfolk water-tower site, which hosts cellular antennas used by AT&T and other partners. Staff said the generator would improve reliability during extended power outages and be quieter than diesel trailer units.
Deputy City Manager Lefebvre explained the generator would be permanently sited and connected to…
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