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Council stays with existing cell-tower lease amendment, rejecting proposed subtenant terms
Summary
After reviewing options and proposed subtenant terms, Burns Harbor council voted to remain on Amendment 3 of the town's cell-tower lease (3% fee, roughly $18,000 annual), directing staff to communicate the decision to the lessor.
The council considered an updated proposal from the town's tower tenant and discussed the percentage-of-revenue and subtenant-fee structure under negotiation. Staff reported the tenant preferred a lower percent but proposed mechanisms to recoup value via additional subtenant payments; the council discussed risk of losing subtenants and litigation in the area.
Council ultimately voted to stay with Amendment 3 — the existing agreement — which uses a 3% rate and yields about $18,000 a year. A council member framed the choice: "So the choice is to remain at Amendment 3," and a motion to remain on the current amendment passed on a roll call vote.
The action preserves the existing revenue stream while staff continues to monitor other market proposals; the council invited any alternative proposals to be brought through a formal negotiation channel and requested continued updates from staff.
