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Vertical Real Estate
In 2003, Clear Channel created the Vertical Real Estate division and hired Scott Quitadamo to promote its tower portfolio. Clear Channel owns and operates approximately 1,500 broadcast transmission towers across the US. many of which are available for co- location by third parties such as cellular and PCS companies, wireless internet, fixed wireless, and other broadcasters. Contact SCOTT M. QUITADAMO DIRECTOR, VERTICAL REAL ESTATE 3405 PIEDMONT ROAD NE, SUITE 500 ATLANTA, GA 30305 PHONE: 888-551-SITE (7483) EMAIL: TOWERS(at)CLEARCHANNELdot.COM National site list available at towers.clearchannel.com. Download a site lease application at http://towers.clearchannel.com/download.php General What does Clear Channel Vertical Real Estate do? Clear Channel Vertical Real Estate drafts and routes Wireless Tenant lease and related documents (we are the landlord or lessor) related to the following activities: 1. Tower and Building Space Leasing to Wireless Tenants 2. Tenant Lease Amendments 3. AM & FM Diplex Agreements 4. SCA’s (English & Foreign Language) 5. Expired Lease Renewals (not term renewals) 6. Equipment Modifications and Additiona 7. Entity Name Changes 8. Unpaid Tenants 9. Shared Facilities/Infrastructure 10. Rooftop Leases 11. Other tenant leasing matters as needed. What types of tenant leasing clients does Vertical Real Estate handle? Anything wireless, including: Cellular, PCS, Broadcast TV & Radio, Wireless Internet, Government, Telemetry, 2-way, etc. How do I contact Vertical Real Estate? Clear Channel Vertical Real Estate Attn: Scott M. Quitadamo 3405 Piedmont Rd., Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30305 404-879-5670 towers(at)clearchannelDOTcom Does Vertical Real Estate also handle leases where Clear Channel is a tenant on another company’s tower? No. Please contact the Clear Channel Corporate Real Estate in San Antonio. Where can I find a Tower Site Lease application for a potential tenant? www.towers.clearchannel.com Click the Site Application Link or contact Scott Quitadamo at 404-879-5670 (888-551-SITE toll free) for more site information. What carriers do we have national Master Lease Agreements with? • Verizon • Nextel • Sprint • ClearWire • Lojack We also have commonly accepted lease template agreements with: • MediaFLO • Cingular • T-Mobile • Federal Express • USA Mobility (fka Arch/Pagenet) • NY State Police • And many others Leasing Process What are the typical steps in the leasing process (see also Leasing Process Checklist)? • Tenant Interest & Site Identification • Lease Application • Site Information (Due Diligence) & Feasibility • Lease Drafting & Review • Notice to Proceed & Construction What information is required by Vertical Real Estate get the leasing process started? • Site Identification (ASR/Coordinates/City State, Calls, etc.) • Applicant Name, Prospect Name/Title, Contact Phone, Email, Service Type • Application: Proposed equipment specs (lines/antennas/ground space/ power requirements). • Timeline and Target Rent. • Existing Lease Documents (if any) • Purpose of lease (co-location, diplex, upgrade, renewal, etc.) I am a prospective wireless tenant and want me to meet Clear Channel’s local representative at the site, what do I do? • Site Visits/Site Access – A site visit is strongly suggested and often requested for/by all wireless tenants to inspect the compound and discuss various engineering and construction issues related to: shelter capacity, rack space, utility services availability, backup power generation, current and proposed equipment locations, tower obstructions, and other issues. Site access is restricted and governed by the Station Engineer or Real Estate Manager (CCO). We ask Applicants make arrangements for access at least 5 days in advance. Contact Clear Channel Vertical Real Estate for additional information at 888-551-SITE. Do we always use the same lease template for all tenants? • We have national Master Lease Agreements (MLAs) with several national companies. We also have commonly accepted lease template agreements with: MediaFLO Cingular T-Mobile Federal Express USA Mobility (fka Arch/Pagenet) NY State Police and many others. • All other tenants use either the Standard Lease or a Standardized Lease Template. • Clear Channel Outdoor Leases (Billboards) must use the Outdoor Lease Template. Existing MLA’s and other lease forms are not used on Outdoor properties. Who signs the leases and how are they distributed? • We route all leasing documents through Atlanta and are executed by the EVP Distribution Development. • We require 3 originals for Clear Channel plus # the tenant needs. Originals at Clear Channel are distributed to: Vertical Real Estate, Real Estate in San Antonio, the Station Business Manager, and one electronic copy of the lease is routed to the station engineer. What is the Leasing Process Checklist? • This is the checklist we follow for almost every lease we draft: Leasing Checklist (Application through Lease Execution) Application Complete (all relevant info complete and correct) Determine Lease Type: New Business * Upgrade Increase * Renewal (Expired Lease) Other Validate and Verify Site Identification: ASR and/or Coordinates and Address, City, State, and Clear Channel Station Call Letters (if any). Pull or Create Property File Folder for the following and obtain all missing items (check shared drive and SA drive) LPD or Deed ** Ground Lease (__requires LL consent?) ** Structural (date__________ / Tenant________________) Tower Drawings (original construction) *** Current Tower Loading (attach Tower Equipment Detail sheet) * Items required only if New Business or Upgrade Increase in Tower Load **If this not available, contact station business manager and Jo Michele *** If not available then obtain tower model number, manufacturer, and the date it was constructed from station engineer. Send Preliminary Feasibility Checklist email, Tower Equipment Detail sheet, and copy of Application to Station Engineer with CC: to Market Manager and RVP Engineer. (see Feasibility Checklist below) Enter Application into Payday Report Review Current Tenant Lease (if applicable) and note entity names, dates, and equipment details. Prepare chains-of-assignment if requested by Applicant. Review Ground Lease, note entity names, expiration date, and file in Property Folder. Prepare Landlord consents, if needed, and note on outside of Property File Folder if Landlord consent is required. Request chains-of-assignment if requested by Applicant. Draft (PRT) Lease and email to Scott Follow Up 5 Days after Preliminary Feasibility Checklist email to verify receipt of completed Preliminary Feasibility Checklist and Tower Equipment Detail Sheet (if not completed by day 7 request assistance via email from Station Market & Business Manager and RVPE) Prior to Lease distribution, we must have the following in the Tenant/ Property File (as required). Structural Study or Analysis and Reinforcement Design showing the structure will carry the loads as described in the Lease Exhibit B. (if required) (attach copies) Construction Drawings or A&E Drawings or Sketch: one tower elevation and one property drawing showing the placement of the Lessee’s equipment on the site. (attach copies) Permits (Zoning, Construction, Electrical) and other governmental authorizations as required by Federal, State, County, or local codes. (attach copies) Contractor/Installer Approval by Clear Channel’s Station engineer (via email; include the name, address, phone email, and Tax ID (FEIN/ TIN) number for the company that will be performing the installation of Lessee’s equipment). What information does Vertical Real Estate require from the station engineer? (Feasibility Checklist) • An email is sent to the station engineer (et al) as follows; Clear Channel has received an application (attached) from [CLIENT NAME] to lease space on the above referenced tower. Please provide, within 5 days, the following information (if checked) via email. Available Tower Space at the elevation(s) requested and if NOT, what is (are) available?? Available Ground/Shelter/Building Space as requested and if NOT, what is available?? Available Electric and TELCO as requested and if NOT, what is available??? Ground Lease or Property Deed/Legal Property Description Name of last tenant to install equipment on the Tower Is a Structural Analysis of the Tower Required? If a Structural Analysis of the tower is required, please EMAIL or FAX copies of the following (if checked)… Last Structural Current Tower Loading (see attached Tower Equipment Detail sheet) * Tower Construction and Load Design Drawing I need an “Entry and Testing Agreement” to access your site, what’s the process? • Entry & Testing Agreement - Applicants requesting access to the property or the tower for any reason are required to sign an Entry and Testing Agreement. We must use the Clear Channel Vertical Real Estate form which provides customary insurance and indemnification provisions in addition to spelling out what actions Applicants can perform on the premises. You can request a copy by emailing us at . Tenant Construction Do we always require Applicants to conduct a Structural Analysis of the tower? • Before a fully executed lease is distributed, we require all applicants to provide either a complete structural analysis by a CC approved PE, or a written waiver from the station engineer. The applicant contracts and pays for the structural. • The station engineer is required to provide all available tower documentation. At a minimum, the station engineer must provide the tower’s model and manufacturer and current loading. In addition, construction drawings, foundation design, prior structurals, etc, are immeasurably helpful. • In the event we do not have the necessary details to have the tenant conduct a proper study, we will permit the Applicant to access and map the tower. • All expenses related to the structural analysis are paid by the applicant. How are proposed tenant equipment installation and construction details reviewed and approved? • While not “required”, the Applicant is responsible for the design, production, and delivery of drawings (either professional A&E or a construction drawings sketch, at our option). Drawings must be approved by the station engineer or operations manager (CCO) prior to the distribution of a fully executed lease. Do we allow tenants to make Permanent Improvements to the tower or the premises? • If a tower requires substantial structural reinforcement or replacement, we may allow an Applicant to evaluate and submit a request to that effect. • Upgrade or replacement costs and logistics are reviewed and approved by Station Management, the RVPE, and the station engineer, and if approved, are incorporated into the lease agreement. What Steps must a prospective Tenant follow in order to be in compliance with the lease prior to commencement of construction? I. General – Notice to Proceed (NTP Checklist) Prior to commencement of construction, LESSEE is required to provide the following: 1. Schedule of Construction (start date and estimated completion date: specific dates). 2. Proof on Insurance as more particularly described in the Lease Section 10. (attach copy) 3. Structural Study or Analysis and Reinforcement Design showing the structure will carry the loads as described in the Lease Exhibit B. (if required) (attach copies) 4. Construction Drawings or A&E Drawings or Sketch showing at lease one tower elevation and one property drawing showing the placement of the Lessee’s equipment on the site. (attach copies) 5. Permits (Zoning, Construction, Electrical) and other governmental authorizations as required by Federal, State, County, or local codes. (attach copies) 6. Contractor/Installer Approval. The name, address, phone and Tax ID (FEIN/TIN) number for the company that will be performing the installation of Lessee’s equipment. 7. Lessee’s Construction Manager/Supervisor: name, phone and email address. 8. Lessee is required under this lease to wait for WRITTEN APPROVAL from Lessor’s engineer before commencing construction. Commencement of construction prior to written approval or delivery of required may result is a lease default. Scott M. Quitadamo 404-879-5670 |
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