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Approval of Sixth Lease Amendment for Verizon Antennas at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue

Original title: Resolution approving a Sixth Amendment to lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue.

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formalizes the legal terms for Verizon Wireless to maintain telecommunications infrastructure on city-managed property at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless)

The company is authorized to continue operating antenna equipment at the specified location under the terms of the amended lease.

City residents near 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue

Residents in the vicinity are located near the site where telecommunications infrastructure is maintained.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Common Council has passed a resolution approving the sixth amendment to an existing lease agreement with Cellco Partnership (Verizon Wireless). This agreement allows for the continued placement of cellular antennas and related equipment at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue.

Key Facts

  • The Common Council passed a resolution approving the Sixth Amendment to a lease agreement.
  • The agreement is with Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless.
  • The lease pertains to the placement of personal communications services antennas and ancillary equipment.
  • The equipment is located at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue.
  • The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2026.
  • The file number for this legislative action is 252106.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this resolution?
It approves the sixth update (amendment) to an existing lease contract between the city and Verizon Wireless for antenna equipment.
Where is the equipment located?
The equipment is located at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue.

Why It Matters

This resolution formalizes the legal terms for Verizon Wireless to maintain telecommunications infrastructure on city-managed property at 5600 West Oklahoma Avenue.

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Long-term Lease Maintenance

The existence of a 'Sixth Amendment' indicates a long-standing, multi-year relationship between the city and the telecommunications provider at this specific site.

Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless

Connected Entities

organizationCellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless“The telecommunications company leasing space for antenna equipment.”Map →
organizationCommon Council“The legislative body that passed the resolution.”Map →
location5600 West Oklahoma Avenue“The specific site location for the antenna equipment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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