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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
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County Manager's Office
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DATE:
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September 9, 2008
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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September 30, 2008
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SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:
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None
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VOTE REQUIRED:
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Majority
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TO:
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Honorable Board of Supervisors
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FROM:
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Steve Alms, Manager, Real Property Services Division
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SUBJECT:
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Third Amendment to Permit Agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless for a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Communication Facility (Permit No. 5185).
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
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A)
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Authorizing and Directing the Board President to Execute a Third Amendment to Permit Agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership dba Verizon Wireless (“Permittee”) for a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Communication Facility, authorizing Permittee to relocate two existing antennas, and
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B)
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Authorizing the County Manager or his designee to execute notices, options and documents associated with the Third Amendment and the Agreement including, but not limited to, extension or termination of the Agreement under the terms set forth therein.
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VISION ALIGNMENT:
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Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government
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Goal(s): Goal 20. Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain. The Agreement contributes to this commitment and goal by establishing an agreement that benefits the County of San Mateo and Verizon Wireless while also benefiting the public.
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BACKGROUND:
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On July 23, 1991, the County and GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership entered into a Permit Agreement for the installation, construction and operation of a microwave communication facility at the County's Tower Road Communication Facility. On February 13, 1996, the First Amendment authorized the installation of additional equipment and increased the rent accordingly. On September 12, 2000, the Second Amendment authorized the installation of additional equipment, increased the rent accordingly and extended the term of the Agreement. Permittee currently pays $3,018.76 per month and the Agreement expires on August 31, 2011. In 2007, the County completed the construction of the Youth Services Center adjacent to the Tower Road Communication Facility. Permittee has requested authorization to relocate a portion of its equipment to a higher location on the water tower so that its signal will not be obstructed by the new buildings.
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DISCUSSION:
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Real Property Services has prepared the Third Amendment to Permit Agreement, authorizing Permittee to relocate two existing antennas to a higher location on the tower and to trim portions of an adjacent tree to accommodate the work. The terms and conditions of the Agreement are otherwise unchanged.
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The Planning and Building Department has reviewed the Amendment and determined that it is consistent with the existing conditional use permit for the site. In addition, an arborist’s report in relation to the tree trimming has been submitted to and approved by Planning and Building.
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Real Property Services met with representatives of the San Mateo Highlands Community Association at the site to review the proposed changes and there were no objections. It was acknowledged that the County is moving forward with approval of the Amendment.
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County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Amendment as to form. The Information Services Department has reviewed and approved the site plans. The Director of Public Works concurs in this recommendation.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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There is no impact on the General Fund.
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