Number
251589
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
010185, 130707, 211121, 241941
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution approving a fourth amendment to the lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue.
Analysis
This resolution amends a lease agreement with Verizon for the placement of personal communications services antennas at the Milwaukee Fire Department facility located at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue which was authorized by Common Council Resolution File Number 010185 as adopted on June 19, 2001, and amended by Common Council Resolution File Numbers 130707, 211121, and 241941.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 010185 on June 19, 2001 approving a lease agreement with Verizon for the placement of personal communications services antennas at the Milwaukee Fire Department facility located at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 130707 on September 24, 2013 approving a first amendment to the lease agreement; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 211121 on November 23, 2021 approving a second amendment to the lease agreement; and
Whereas, The Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 241941 on May 13, 2025 approving a third amendment to the lease agreement; and
Whereas, The Department of Administration, working with the City Attorney's Office, has negotiated a fourth amendment to the lease agreement; and
Whereas, This amendment of the lease agreement between the City and Verizon for the placement of personal communications services antennas at the fire station located at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue, extends the term of the lease until April 3, 2032 and provides Verizon two (2) additional five (5) year renewal terms; and
Whereas, The lease agreement offers a fair market value to the City, protects other City interests, and is acceptable to all City participants; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Common Council approves and amends the lease agreement, identified as the "Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement," between the City of Milwaukee and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas at the fire station located at 8814 W. Lisbon Avenue; and, be it
Further Resolved, the Common Council authorizes the proper City officials to enter into this lease amendment on behalf of the City of Milwaukee, in substantially the same form as attached to this file.
Requestor
City Attorney
Drafter
JORDAN M. SCHETTLE:mcl
January 8, 2026
2025-002170