Village updates on cell‑tower leases: five Arcadia sites moving to permitting, one site proposed at Wellington National
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Summary
Village staff said five cell‑tower sites subject to executed lease agreements are advancing toward permitting and carrier leasing, and a sixth site on Wellington National property is under negotiation with a proposed 50/50 split of Arcadia revenue for the landowner and village.
Staff updated council on progress with multiple small cell/monopole sites being pursued to improve wireless coverage in the village.
What staff said: Arcadia has executed lease agreements for five sites, completed site surveys and begun carrier outreach; permits were not yet submitted but material orders have begun and staff said Arcadia expects construction this year with carriers moving equipment in by year‑end.
Wellington National site: village staff said they identified a potential site on Wellington National property near its maintenance yard and that Wellington National has agreed in principle to a revenue split tied to the Arcadia arrangement. Under the proposed terms, Arcadia’s standard revenue share to the village (30%) would be split 15% to Wellington National and 15% to the village for installations on Wellington National property; the developer and property owner are reviewing the village lease language.
Other notes - Palm Beach Central site: staff said access and maintenance logistics remain under negotiation and could delay that location. - Council and staff discussed coverage priorities; staff reiterated the northwest part of the village remains a coverage gap and the Wellington National site would address one of the worst coverage areas.
Next steps Arcadia and village staff will continue permitting and carrier negotiations. Council was told to expect permit submissions and potential construction this year on the sites where leases are executed.