Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 10/7/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Submitted by: Lisa Sangster, Administrative Support Specialist IV
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ITEM TITLE
Title
License Agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Small Wireless Facilities on Portions of County Rights-of-Way
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a non-exclusive License Agreement between Baldwin County and Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for construction, maintenance and operation of small wireless facilities (SWF) and / or support structures on portions of County rights-of-way.
The term of this Agreement shall be effective the date of full execution and shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from such date.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless has requested a license agreement with Baldwin County for the construction, maintenance and operation of small wireless facilities and/or support structures on portions of County rights-of-way.
If within thirty (30) days of expiration of the initial term of the license agreement, Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless submits in writing that they remain in compliance with provisions of Resolution #2021-070 (attached), the license agreement will automatically renew for one additional five (5) year term.
An Annual Fee shall be due January 1st following issuance of a SWF Utility Permit not to exceed $100 per year per Small Wireless Facility.
Previous Commission action/date:
April 20, 2021 - The Commission adopted Resolution #2021-070 which established guidelines for the permitting, installation and construction of small wireless facilities and support structure poles in Baldwin County rights-of-way.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: N/A
Budget line item(s) to be used: N/A
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: Brad Hicks, County Attorney (approved 9/22/2025) MA
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff prepare correspondence and have License Agreement executed by Chairman.
cc: Lynda Demko
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless
ATTN: Network Real Estate
180 Washington Valley Road
Bedminster, New Jersey 07921
Additional instructions/notes: Administration - Upload to Contracts with Tucker Stuart as Originator.