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Court approves ground-lease option with Titan Towers for Expo Center communications tower
Summary
Commissioners approved a one-year option and five-year lease framework with Titan Towers for a monopole communications tower at the Expo Center to add capacity during large events; approval is conditional on city and FAA permits.
Taylor County Commissioners unanimously approved a ground-lease option with Titan Towers to site a monopole communications tower near Gate 3 at the Expo Center.
Lattie Galloway and a Titan Towers representative described the proposal as a capacity site intended to improve cellular service during large events, reduce reliance on portable antennas, and potentially benefit nearby neighborhoods such as Lytle Shores. The option would give the company a 12-month window to secure a city conditional-use permit, planning and zoning approval, and satisfy FAA and federal regulatory reviews before a final lease is executed. The proposed lease terms presented included a base rent of $500 per month with a five-year term and renewal provisions; the tower design would attempt to accommodate up to three carriers, subject to FAA height limits near the airport.
Commissioner Williams moved and Commissioner Kendrick seconded a motion to approve the ground-lease option as outlined by county staff; the court voted 5-0 in favor. County staff said the location was selected to minimize interference with active Expo operations and that detailed contract terms will be negotiated by legal and property staff prior to final execution.
Next steps: Titan Towers must obtain required municipal and federal approvals before the county will execute the final lease; county staff will continue negotiations with the company and return to the court with any substantially changed terms.
