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Authorizing an agreement with Bench Strength Partners, Inc. for professional services in the negotiation of contracts for rental of space by cellular communication carriers on city park property.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul ("City") has executed various lease agreements with cellular communications companies ("Carriers") for the placement and operation of cellular antennas and related equipment on city park property, specifically at the Merriam Park Recreation Center and Edgcumbe Recreation Center properties; and
WHEREAS, from time to time the City receives requests from Carriers for the expansion of existing facilities or the placment of new facilities on city property; and
WHEREAS, the City has negotiated said lease agreements with the Carriers, but lacks expertise in determining appropriate lease rates and establishing the most favorable terms with respect to location, construction, access, repair, expansion and removal of the Carriers' facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City's Office of Financial Services Real Estate Section and Department of Parks and Recreation have identified a consulting firm, Bench Strength Partners, Inc. ("BSP"), with the necessary expertise to assist the City in negotiating favorable leases with Carriers and achieving maximum value for the private cell tower facilities located on city park property; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes that BSP act as the City's representative for the negotiation of leases, licenses or other agreements ("Contracts") for the rental of space on city park property for the placement of cellular antennas and related equipment at various locations within the City, both existing and future, as described in the Representation Agreement with BSP, attached to this resolution as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, under the Representation Agreement BSP would earn a fee for its services based on new or additional Carrier lease revenues generated for the City, but at no cost to the City until a specific re...
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