TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approval of Milestone Tower Land Lease Agreement Between City of North Port Road and Drainage District and Milestone Towers Limited Partnership V, Related to Property Located at 5895 North Sumter Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34286, Parcel Identification No. 0942-04-1902.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Approve the Milestone Tower Land Lease Agreement between the City of North Port Road and Drainage District and Milestone Towers Limited Partnership V, located at 5895 North Sumter Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34286, Parcel Identification No. 0942-04-1902.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the Milestone Tower Land Lease Agreement between the City of North Port Road and Drainage District and Milestone Towers Limited Partnership V, located at 5895 North Sumter Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34286, Parcel Identification No. 0942-04-1902
* Pros: Approval of the tower land lease agreement will generate additional revenue for the City while significantly improving cellular coverage throughout North Port. Enhanced service would benefit residents, businesses, and visitors by reducing dropped calls and improving mobile and broadband connectivity. Improved service would also support emergency communications and help reduce existing cellular dead zones.
* Cons: Construction of a cellular tower may be perceived as a visual intrusion depending on its location. The tower could impact the aesthetic character of nearby residential neighborhoods or other highly visible public areas.
Option 2: Deny the Milestone Tower Land Lease Agreement between the City of North Port Road and Drainage District and Milestone Towers Limited Partnership V, located at 5895 North Sumter Boulevard, North Port, Florida, 34286, Parcel Identification No. 0942-04-1902.
* Pros: Denying the agreement would preserve the existing visual character of the area and maintai...
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