TITLE
Consider a memorandum/resolution approving a communications facilities license agreement amendment with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Wireless Services at Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport.
SUMMARY
AGENDA ITEM
Killeen Fort Hood Regional Airport Communications Facilities License Amendment with New Cingular Telephone Company, LP, d/b/a AT&T Wireless Services.
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
Department of Aviation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On July 13, 2004, Council approved a contract for cellular service with Texas Cellular Telephone Company, LP, d/b/a AT&T Wireless Services to establish and operate a cellular telephone site at the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport. The contract provided for an initial five (5)-year term and several automatic extension options. The current term expires August 31, 2017.
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION
Staff has negotiated an amendment with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Wireless Services (successor by merger to Texas Cellular Telephone Company, LP) to extend the existing Communications Facilities License (agreement) for an additional five (5)-year term beginning September 1, 2017, through August 31, 2021, with an option to automatically renew the agreement for five (5) additional five (5)-year terms.
FISCAL IMPACT
The tenant will pay the airport a total of $2,400 per month in rental charges and shall continue for the first twelve (12) months of the extension. The rental rate increases by 2% each year thereafter. First-year annual revenues to the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport enterprise fund will be $28,800.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council approve the attached first amendment to communications facilities license with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, d/b/a AT&T Wireless Services, Inc. and authorize the City Manager to execute same.