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Committee backs renewal of cell-tower lease at Conservancy water tower
Summary
The Middleton Public Works Committee recommended approval of a renewal lease with New Singular Wireless (AT&T tenant) for antenna and ground space at the Conservancy water tower, noting a rent-escalation clause tied to inflation and that the agreement mirrors the city's prior T‑Mobile contract.
The Middleton Public Works Committee recommended that the Finance Personnel Committee and Common Council approve a renewal lease with New Singular Wireless PCS LLC for antenna and ground space at the Conservancy water tower.
Staff member Ben said the lease is “similar to the agreement that the city has with T‑Mobile,” and highlighted that the rent-escalation clause is tied to the rate of inflation. He said the agreement had been reviewed by the city attorney and contains standard provisions such as structural integrity evaluations.
Alder Myers said she was “glad that we’re protecting ourselves as a utility against inflation” and moved that the committee, acting in its capacity as the water utility board, recommend approval. The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: the Conservancy water tower is one of the city’s highest points and therefore a common location for communication equipment. The lease preserves the city’s ability to collect revenue from antenna colocations while keeping standard protections for the water-tower structure.
Next steps: the committee recommended the lease to the Finance Personnel Committee and Common Council for final action.
