December 8, 2020Asheville City Council
From the minutes, not yet reviewedCouncil approves a new T-Mobile tower lease at 300 Merrimon Avenue starting at $35,000 a year.
T-Mobile uses the tower on a six-story brick stairwell next to the historic fire house at 300 Merrimon Avenue. The new deal runs five years, with one five-year renewal. The rent starts at $35,000 and goes up 3% at the end of each year. If the City sells the property later, the lease would move to the new owner.
- Passed with the routine items, in one vote, without discussion.
What that means
- Consent agenda:
- Routine items Council approves together in one vote, without discussion. Any member can pull an item out for its own vote.
More from the minutes
- “T-Mobile South LLC currently occupies the tower that is located atop a six story brick stairwell adjacent to the historic fire house at 300 Merrimon Avenue.”
- “Staff is currently reviewing options for sale or reuse of the historic firehouse and tower at 300 Merrimon.”
Official title: Resolution authorizing the City Manager to sign a lease agreement with T-Mobile South LLC at 300 Merrimon Avenue
Carried unanimously, as part of the consent agenda
From the minutes: The amended motion made by Councilwoman Turner and seconded by Councilwoman Mosley carried unanimously by roll call vote.
Read the motion as recorded
“RESOLUTION NO. 20-215 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH T-MOBILE SOUTH LLC AT 300 MERRIMON AVENUE”
Open the minutesConsent agenda, item E