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Merced council approves lease for wireless facility at Raheili Park, directs revenue to park repairs
Summary
The Merced City Council approved a five‑year ground lease with a wireless carrier to place communications equipment at Raheili Park, accepting a one‑time $30,000 capital fee and $3,000 monthly rent and directing ongoing revenues to improvements at Raheili Park amid neighborhood concern about visibility and property impacts.
The Merced City Council on Sept. 15 approved a ground‑lease agreement allowing a wireless communications facility at Raheili Park and directed the lease’s revenues to fund park repairs and upgrades.
Parks and Community Services Director Chris Jensen outlined the proposed deal, saying it would provide a one‑time $30,000 capital improvement fee and $3,000 per month in rent with 3% annual increases. Jensen said staff negotiated a revised site plan that moves the equipment roughly 150–200 feet farther from nearby residences and about 150 feet from the playground and adds ADA access and other site improvements. “The agreement creates one‑time revenue to address…
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