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Board to review cell-tower legal proposals; trustees consider interviews before selection
Summary
Trustees discussed a revised cell-tower legal services RFP and directed staff to give members more time to review proposals and create a shortlist for interviews on Aug. 11.
GROSSE ILE, Mich. — The township board discussed proposals for legal services to manage and negotiate cell-tower leases and agreed to defer selection while trustees review submissions.
Background: An earlier RFP had produced proposals that staff judged not fully aligned with township needs. Staff revised the RFP to focus on core responsibilities: negotiating and managing existing leases and negotiating new leases as they arise.
Next steps: Staff told trustees they had received multiple proposals and had forwarded copies to board members. Trustees who had not yet reviewed the proposals requested additional time. The board agreed to consider the item on the Aug. 11 meeting and asked trustees to prepare a short list of candidates they would like to interview or discuss at that meeting.
Why it matters: Several trustees said they want a firm or attorney who will actively manage township leases, ensure carriers do not exceed agreed-upon property use, and protect the township’s lease revenues.
Process guidance: Trustees asked staff to prepare for interviews and short-listing at the Aug. 11 meeting rather than selecting a firm at the July 28 meeting.
