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Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a lease agreement with Crown Castle Towers, LLC for the construction of a cell tower and authorize a 25-foot-wide access/utility easement.
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DATE: August 5, 2025
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Jeffery Reynolds, Executive Director Public Works
SUBJECT: Approve a lease agreement and access utility easement with Crown Castle Towers, LLC, for the construction of a cell tower
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
In November 2024, Crown Castle Towers, LLC, contacted City Staff to discuss the availability of land suitable for the construction of a cell tower on the southeastern side of the City of Killeen. Crown Castle identified City-owned property south of Stagecoach Road and east Acorn Creek as a prime location for the tower. Crown Castle would like to enter into a lease agreement with the City in order to secure the property and obtain a utility/access easement with the location.
The lease agreement contains a two-year option period for $3,000. The option period may be extended for two years for $1,500. The option period will allow Crown Castle time to seek and obtain all necessary local, state, and federal permits and regulatory approvals. At the expiration of the option period, the lease agreement and easement will have an initial five-year term. Crown Castle will pay $2,000 per month during the initial term. The agreement may then be extended for nineteen additional five-year terms. Rent payments during any subsequent renewal term will increase by 15%.
Cell towers provide significant benefits to cities by enhancing mobile communications and ensuring reliable connectivity for residents and emergency services. Crown Castle has identified the proposed area as one with limited cell coverage. The lease agreement would help alleviate this issue and provide valuable benefits to the City and its residents.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
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Which alternative is recommended? Why?
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CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
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