Approve lease with Cingular Wireless for cell tower at Convention Center
In Plain English
Cingular Wireless wants to install a cell phone facility at the Richmond Convention Center. The city would lease space to the company for their equipment. The lease generates rental income for the city while improving cell phone coverage in the area.
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Votes
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Approve the lease agreement with Cingular Wireless
7 aye · 2 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved a lease agreement allowing Cingular Wireless to install cell phone equipment at the Richmond Convention Center. The lease will generate rental income for the city while improving cell phone coverage in the area, though the specific rental amount was not disclosed. The agreement passed with broad support in a 7-2 vote, with Councilmembers McLaughlin and Thurmond voting against it.
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