Title
Grant of Easement to Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, LLC, for the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre at 2121 N. 83rd Ave. (Ordinance S-50750)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to grant an underground utility easement to Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, LLC within City-owned property located at 2121 N. 83rd Ave., for consideration in the amount of the appraised value and other consideration. Further request to authorize the City Treasurer to accept all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Parks and Recreation Department owns Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre, operated by Live Nation as an outdoor concert venue. Live Nation, on behalf of Verizon, requested an easement for the installation of fiber circuit at the venue for Verizon's 5G deployment to enhance communication for wireless technology. The six-foot wide easement for underground utilities is approximately 4,076 square feet and will be conveyed to Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless, LLC.
Financial Impact
Revenue will be reflective of the market value of the easement.
Location
2121 N. 83rd Ave., identified by Maricopa County Assessor parcel number 102-37-009.
Council District: 5
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager John Chan and the Parks and Recreation and Finance departments.