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Board recommends cell-tower lease amendment; commissioners note turf-repair opportunity at Mines Fall Park
Summary
The Board of Public Works recommended a 0.25 amendment to the site lease with Singular Wireless PCS LLC for a cellular antenna at Mines Fall Park, and commissioners discussed directing increased lease revenue toward turf leveling and stabilization for youth athletics.
The Board of Public Works voted to recommend that the Board of Aldermen authorize a 0.25 amendment to the site lease agreement with Singular Wireless PCS LLC for the cellular antenna site at Mines Fall Park.
Commissioner Lemon moved the recommendation and the motion passed by voice vote. Commissioner Shay, speaking from the dais, said parents had raised concerns about field conditions after a recent youth soccer weekend and suggested the additional lease revenue could help address turf problems. "They offered some feedback about the field conditions there," Shay said, noting that increases in lease payments create an opportunity to consider bonding for more significant turf stabilization.
Supporters of the recommendation said the lease amendment would preserve city revenue while allowing the Board of Aldermen to review and approve final terms. The board did not adopt a specific spending plan; members framed the discussion as a funding opportunity to be considered by parks staff and the finance committee.
Next steps: the Board of Public Works forwarded the recommendation to the Board of Aldermen for final action; no final appropriation or bond authorization was approved at this meeting.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 031 — topfinish SEG 083.
