Department of Utilities
Reference: Site Lease Agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Scott Olsen, Director of Utilities
Date Prepared: June 2, 2025
PURPOSE
Requesting City Council approval of and authorization for the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement between the City of Brighton and T-Mobile West, LLC for a cell equipment site and associated cell antennas located at the City’s South Storage water tank site.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The City of Brighton entered into the original lease agreement with Nextel in December of 2006. The lease allowed for the installation of cell antennas on the 0.5 MG water tank and a ground equipment area of approximately 1,500 square-feet. The City approved the installation of additional equipment on the 0.5 MG water tank in 2015, which did not include additional ground space. The original lease agreement terminated in December of 2021, and Tenant continued to rent the space on a month-to-month basis under the terms of the original agreement.
The City and Tenant have negotiated the proposed lease agreement with new terms and conditions, including an increase in monthly rent, terms related to responsibilities during times of water tank maintenance, and payment for utilities (i.e. electricity) that service the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommend approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute the lease between the City and T-Mobile West, LLC.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL
• Approve the Resolution
• Deny the Resolution
• Provide further direction to staff
ATTACHMENT
• Resolution
• Partially Executed Lease Agreement
• PowerPoint Presentation