Municipalities, charged with the public trust to manage income and expenditures carefully, pay close attention to the yearly budgeting process. However, in performing their financial analyses, it's relatively rare for municipalities to re-assess the market value of publicly owned assets.

In the case of wireless leases, the uncertain future of these rent streams presents a special risk for municipalities, one that requires special attention. Unlike other sources of town revenue, the value of those assets could, over time, disappear along with the lease income - requiring higher taxes or budget cuts to make up for lost revenue.

As one town administrator put it, "I have a fiduciary responsibility not to gamble with voter funds. I would be rolling the dice if I relied on the site and its technology to remain unchanged."

Of course, municipalities often have complex needs beyond those of a private site owner. And Unison has the extensive experience with public agencies to meet the challenge. Whether you need a timely response to an RFP, to sell the structure supporting the cell site to reduce maintenance costs, or to see a range of creative, regulation-sensitive structures to make our deal work for you, Unison has the track record and savvy to achieve your goals now and into the future.

If your town holds a cellular lease, call on Unison's industry specialists to optimize your opportunity. Read about what we did for the City of Southgate, Michigan on our Testimonials page, then call us to discuss your town's positioning and strategic options.