COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Manager's Office

 

DATE:

October 30, 2001

BOARD MEETING DATE:

November 20, 2001

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Paul T. Scannell, Assistant County Manager

SUBJECT:

Permit Agreement with Sprint Spectrum LP for a Communication Facility at the Tower Road Complex, San Mateo (Lease No. 5276)

 

Recommendation
Adopt a resolution authorizing the President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Permit Agreement with Sprint Spectrum LP to install, maintain and operate a wireless communication facility at the County's Tower Road Complex.

 

Background
Sprint Spectrum LP has requested the use of a small portion of Tower Road Complex which is located in the unincorporated area adjoining the City of San Mateo. The proposed use is for the installation of a wireless communication site within an area of approximately 375 square feet. The installation will include an equipment shelter with one (1) monopole, three (3) sector antennas and one (1) GPS antenna.

The proposed use has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Department and is subject to the Planning Department's recommended findings and conditions of approval.

 

Discussion
The term is for five years with a monthly fee of $1,800 with annual rental adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. In addition the County's Planning Department will receive $1,500 for engineering costs associated with the preparation, engineering and technical analysis to assure compatibility of the site. Either party may terminate the agreement with one hundred and eighty (180) days written notice.

 

Fiscal Impact
The rent will be deposited into the Facilities Account in the Department of Public Works.