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COUNTY OF SAN MATEO
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
County Manager’s Office
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DATE:
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March 14, 2011
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BOARD MEETING DATE:
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March 29, 2011
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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 Division
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SUBJECT:
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First Amendment to Permit Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS., LLC. for the operation of a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Communication Facility (Permit No. 5193)
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RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the:
1. President of the Board of Supervisors to execute a First Amendment to Permit Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS., LLC. for the operation of a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Communication Facility, authorizing the replacement of existing antennae, installation of equipment within the permitted equipment area and increasing the monthly Base Permit Fee amount by $75 to $4,298; and
2. County Manager or his designee to accept or execute notices, options and documents associated with the First Amendment and Agreement including, but not limited to, extension or termination of the Agreement under the terms set forth therein.
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BACKGROUND:
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In 1992, the County and Bay Area Cellular Telephone Company (“BACTC”) entered into a Permit Agreement for the installation, construction and operation of a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Communication Facility. BACTC was sold to New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (“Cingular”) in 2001, and Cingular has operated the site since then. In July 2009, the County and Cingular entered into a new permit which expires on July 31, 2014 with one option to extend for an additional five years. The current monthly fee of $4,223 escalates annually by 3%. County and Cingular desire to amend the Permit to authorize Cingular to replace existing equipment, install additional equipment and increase the Base Permit Fee accordingly.
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DISCUSSION:
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Real Property Services has negotiated a First Amendment to Permit Agreement, authorizing the replacement of Cingular’s existing antennae, installation of one (1) fiber/power conduit and cable between Permittee’s existing fiber/power box and equipment on the tower, installation of six (6) Remote Electrical Tilts (“RETs”) below the existing antennae, installation of radio equipment within the permitted equipment area, and installation of six (6) Remote Radio Units and three (3) surge protection units within 15 feet of the existing antennae. The amendment also increases the monthly Base Permit Fee amount by $75 to $4,298, based on ISD Radio Site Equipment Rates for installed equipment. There are no other changes to the Premises or use of the facility as a result of this Amendment.
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County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Permit and Resolution as to form. The Director of Public Works concurs in this recommendation. The Planning and building Department has approved the use permit renewal and amendment related to this project.
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Approval of the Permit contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Collaborative Community by establishing an agreement that benefits the County of San Mateo and Cingular while also benefiting the public.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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The monthly fee of $4,298 will be deposited to the Facilities Account for the Department of Public Works.
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