RECOMMENDATION: Approve and authorize the Lease Agreement (Lease), between the City of Houston, Texas (Landlord) and Harris County, Texas (Tenant) for a radio tower site consisting of 12.8172 acres of land located at 15503 Brown Road, Tomball, Texas. The tenant shall update improvements to enhance the operation of the existing antenna tower and related equipment for the benefit of the Radio Tower System of Houston Information Technology Services and Harris County Universal Services.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The General Services Department recommends approval of the Lease requiring the tenant, at its sole cost and expense, to alter, demolish, remove and/or replace the existing building and other ground-level improvements. These modifications will complement the operation of the Radio Tower System during its construction, ongoing use and maintenance. The landlord shall have the ability to review the location, design, and alterations of the improvements prior to construction.
The proposed Lease requires the tenant to operate, manage, environmentally remediate, rectify conditions on the premises, and make improvements including parking and storage of necessary vehicles and communication equipment. The tenant shall not be charged cash rent during the lease term but shall construct and provide facilities and services in accordance with the terms of the Lease in consideration for the Tenant’s right to use and occupy the premises.
The initial term of the Lease shall be for a period of thirty (30) years, subject to early termination as provided by the Lease. The Lease term shall automatically renew for a one time thirty (30) year renewal term unless written notice is provided by either party ten (10) years prior to the end of the initial Lease term.
FISCAL NOTE: There is no impact to the fiscal budget or no additional spending authority. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE/DATE:
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C. J. Messiah, Jr.
General Services Department
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Lisa Kent
Houston Information Technology Services