Austin to lease Coupland tower site from TCESD #2

The City of Austin plans to enter into a no-cost, long-term lease with Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 for land to construct and operate a communications tower and related facilities supporting the regional GATRRS radio system. In exchange for land use, TCESD #2 will be allowed to colocate its radio equipment on the City’s tower and in the City’s shelter, with electrical power provided by the City.

Document date · November 20, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

No rent; no fiscal impact; City provides power at no cost

Contract type

FACILITIES

Contract term

Initial 20-year lease term plus two additional 10-year extension options

Renewal

Initial lease term is 20 years with two additional 10-year extension options available, subject to future exercise by the parties.

Document type

StaffReport

Source document

City of Austin Staff Report Lease Agreement 25-2351 Nov 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the facilities contract by City of Austin city?

Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 was awarded this facilities contract by City of Austin city, as recorded on November 20, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a staffreport record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Austin Staff Report Lease Agreement 25-2351 Nov 2025 (StaffReport), dated November 20, 2025 from City of Austin city. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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