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Regular Council Meeting October 9, 2017 Page 6 15. Discuss and authorize the City Manager to execute a Ground and Tower Lease Agreement with T -Mobile West, LLC for the puTose of installing telecommunications at the East Water Tower site in the 600 Block of 25 Street NE. City Manager John Godwin explained that T -Mobile wanted to lease space on the City's east water tower and grounds for an antenna for installation and operation of telecommunications equipment. Mr. Godwin said the lease provides for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of an additional three renewal terms of five years each. He also said the rental fees for the first year would be $1,850 per month, and the fees would escalate by 3% each successive year of the initial term and any renewals. Mr. Godwin said this provided a new source of revenue for the City and allowed T -Mobile to better serve the residents of Paris who were their customers. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Council Member Lancaster. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on an informational mailer for the November 2017 Special Election. Mayor Clifford inquired of Council if they read the informational mailer in their packets and if they had any questions. Council Member Portugal said she had a big concern with the second bullet point, under proposed changes. She stated "if the proposition is approved, economic development will still be funded, but at about $600,000 per year." Council Member Portugal said they could not bind future Councils to fund that amount, because it was illegal. She said that is why they do a budget every year. Mayor Clifford said Council had discussed this and had noted that they would still do economic development. Council Member Portugal said this Council will do that, but a future Council or a future manager could change that amount or completely take it out of the budget. Mayor Clifford reiterated that Council had discussed their intentions and this informational mailer was to educate the public. A Motion to accept the brochure as written was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Trenado. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 1 nay, with Council Member Portugal casting the dissenting vote. 17. Discuss and act on rental rates for new hangars at Cox Field. Mr. Godwin informed City Council that the four new hangars and related infrastructure at Cox Field was nearly completed. He said at the September 21 Airport Board meeting they unanimously approved rental rates of $185.00 and $195.00. He also said preference would be given for the four new spaces to existing renters who had no history of delinquency over those currently on a waiting list. Mayor Clifford inquired about the number of people waiting to rent hangars and Mr. Godwin said the last count was approximately twenty. A Motion to approve the rental rates for new hangars was made by Council Member Drake and seconded by Mayor Clifford. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays.