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N OV 2 0 1995 eooK 6 PAGE 776 The Administrator asked Director Dean to explain how the price figures for space.on the tower were.arrived at. Director Dean explained that he talked to people in the business of leasing such tower space, and the price is based on the height at which the particular antenna is located on the tower. The schedule arrived at is competitive for our area. Director Dean emphasized the advantage of deriving revenue from the tower to pay for the required maintenance and monthly expenses, and Administrator Wright pointed out that through these leases, we would be turning a liability into an asset. Discussion ensued at length regarding the fact that the FAA lease, which is a 10 year lease, is very one-sided in favor of the FAA, and Commissioner Bird asked about having a clause to reserve our right to bump someone off the tower if we should have need of the space in the future for some governmental purpose. It was noted that eventuality was covered in the lease with FP&L and their lease also had a 30 day termination clause. Director Dean advised that Attorney Vitunac drew up the leases, but the Federal Government won't use our lease. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Scurlock, SECONDED by Commissioner Wodtke, to approve the proposed leases with the FAA and FP&L. Commissioner Bowman continued to express her dissatisfaction with the FAA lease, which she pointed out contained nothing as to any liability insurance nor as to a specific location on the tower. She felt the FP&L lease is a much better one. Administrator Wright noted that we can modify the FAA lease and send it back to them, and Chairman Lyons concurred, noting that actually they need us more than we need them. Commissioners Scurlock and Wodtke withdrew their Motion to approve both leases. Commissioner Wodtke felt if we are locked into a ten year lease, there should be some type of escalation clause.and also 10