COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Manager’s Office

DATE:

March 14, 2011

BOARD MEETING DATE:

March 29, 2011

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

4/5ths

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

Steve Alms, Manager, Real Property Division

SUBJECT:

Permit Agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, L.P., for the operation of a wireless communication facility at the Half Moon Bay Airport. (Permit No. 5239)

RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the:

1. President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a Permit Agreement with Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, L.P., for the operation of a wireless communication facility at the Half Moon Bay Airport, at an initial monthly rate of $2,900.00, for a term of five years from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2016, with one option to extend for an additional five years, and

2. County Manager or his designee to accept or execute notices, options and documents associated with the Agreement including, but not limited to, extension or termination of the Agreement under the terms set forth therein.

BACKGROUND:

In 1996, the County and Sprint Spectrum Realty Company, L.P. (“Sprint”) entered into a Permit Agreement for the installation, construction and operation of a wireless communication facility at the Half Moon Bay Airport. Since February 2007, Sprint has operated at this site on a month-to-month basis in accordance with the holdover provision of the Permit. The current monthly rent is $2,838.50, subject to annual adjustment based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The County and Sprint wish to enter into a new long-term Agreement for the site, using the County’s latest standard form.

DISCUSSION:

Real Property Services has negotiated a new Permit Agreement for a term of five years from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2016, with one option to extend for an additional five years. The initial monthly fee of $2,900.00, based on the ISD Radio Site Equipment Rates for installed equipment, is effective on April 1, 2011 and subject to annual escalation of 3%, beginning on July 1, 2012 and each July 1^st throughout the term. There are no proposed changes to the Premises or use of the facility.

County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Agreement and Resolution as to form. The Director of Public Works concurs in this recommendation. County Planning has confirmed that the use permit is up to date and in good standing.

Approval of the Agreement contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Collaborative Community by establishing an agreement that increases the use of Airport facilities by the general public.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The revenue of $34,800.00 for the initial year will be deposited into the Airport Enterprise Fund.