Title
Tower Land Lease - Pioneer Tower Site
Proposed Motion
That Council authorize Administration to enter into a land lease agreement for the Pioneer tower site on the NE 14-51-27-W4M.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
The purpose of the lease is to provide site and access to construct and operate the County's Pioneer tower.
Summary
This site lease is needed to construct a tower as part of the build out in the east region of the County's rural communications network. This tower site has been selected through a network analysis process which considers locational factors such as: suitability for broadband and other rural communications services, topography, terrain, vegetation, drainage, access, proximity to power, land use, geotechnical suitability, land availability, etc. The lease is for 20 years with option for renewal.
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications (As Required)
Council's Strategic Plan - Infrastructure- Goal 1.1 Increase broadband coverage
Financial Impact:
Cost:
$2,000 $5,700.00 (initial payment)
$182,000 $93,000.00 (over 20 yrs)
Source of Funding: Annual Operating Budget
Other (As Required)
N/A