Information

Type: Deliberation

Department: COMM - 911

Directors' Update: Sept. 30, 2026

Business Meeting: Oct. 6, 2026

Summary:

Approving Lease to Lewis County by American Tower Corporation for use of Democrat Hill at 365A Schoen Road, Salkum, Washington 98592-9614 for a Telecommunications Site, and authorizing signatures thereon.

Publications:

Cover Letter To: American Tower Corporation 10 Presidential Way Woburn, MA 01801

Additional Copies To: Jeff Hursh, Kaylea Smith

Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County 911 Communications is a joint undertaking created pursuant to Chapter 39.34 RCW and an interlocal agreement; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County, Washington, acts by and through as the administering agent for Lewis County 911 Communications; and

WHEREAS, Lewis County 911 Communications requires continued access to communications infrastructure and tower facilities in order to support reliable emergency communications and public safety services throughout Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, American Towers LLC (“American Towers”) and Lewis County 911 Communications have negotiated a License Agreement concerning the use of space at American Towers’ Salkum, Washington, tower facility, identified as Site Name Salkum WA, Site Number 43408, located at 365A Schoen Road, Salkum, Washington 98592-9614; and

WHEREAS, the License Agreement grants Lewis County 911 Communications a non-exclusive license to install, maintain, operate, service, modify and replace approved communications equipment within the licensed space at the tower facility, subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the License Agreement provides for an initial term of 10 (ten) years beginning on the Commencement Date, with three (3) additional five-year renewal terms; and

WHEREAS, the initial Monthly License Fee is $3,665.00, subject to a 3% (three percent) annual escalator, and the Agreement also provides for a one-time initial Collocation Fee of $2,000.00, together with other fees and expenses as applicable under the Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the License Agreement establishes the respective rights and responsibilities of the parties regarding access, installation and maintenance of equipment, utilities, taxes, regulatory compliance, interference, insurance, indemnification and other matters associated with the use of the tower facility; and

WHEREAS, the License Agreement provides that it shall not become effective as to either party until it has been executed by both parties; and

WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners finds that entering into the License Agreement is necessary and appropriate to support the continued operation of Lewis County’s emergency communications infrastructure.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) hereby approves the License Agreement between American Towers LLC and Lewis County 911 Communications - acting by and through Lewis County as the administering agent for Lewis County 911 Communications - for the Salkum, Wash., tower facility, Site Number 43408, substantially in the form presented to the Board. The BOCC Chair, or the Chair’s designee, is hereby authorized to execute the License Agreement on behalf of Lewis County, together with such other documents, certifications, notices or instruments as may be reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes and obligations of the Agreement.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of October, 2026.