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First Amendment to Non-Exclusive Antenna Siting License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to Non-Exclusive Antenna Siting License Agreement (Amendment) with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC (Licensee) for adding/swapping equipment on the Sprint self-supporting communications tower (Tower) at 201 Anderson Boulevard, St. Petersburg at Fort De Soto (Premises).
• On August 9, 2021, the County and Licensee entered into a Non-Exclusive Antenna Siting License Agreement (License).
• During the term of the License the Licensee will need to update the antennas and equipment.
• This Amendment allows Licensee to add/swap equipment on the Tower.
• The monthly rent was adjusted to accommodate the add/swap of equipment on the Tower.
• This amendment also revises Paragraph 5 of the License regarding Bald Eagle sites to comply with Bald and Golden Eagle Management concurrent with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Bald Eagle Management, state eagle rule 68A-16.002, F.A.C.
• Per section 1.A.of the amendment, monthly revenue will increase to $3,682.70 the month after the equipment is installed.The estimated installation date is September 2024.
• Annual value of the contract is estimated at $44,192.40 in revenue to the General Fund which will be used to pay for the Radio Program. This is an annual incremental increase of $4,854.23 and is included in the FY24 Adopted Budget and the FY25 Budget Request.
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Strategic Plan:
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of County services and support
Summary:
This Agreement authorizes Licensee to add/swap antennas and other equipment on the Tower, increases the monthly rent and updates verbiage in Paragraph 5 of the License regarding bald and golden eagles.
Background/Explanation:
On August 9, 2021 Licensee entered a Non-Exclusive Antenna Siting License Agreement with the County to install antennas and other equipment on the Tower and construct an elevated equipment platform with an emergency generator for operating remotely controlled wireless transmitting and receiving equipment on the Premises.
From time to time, Licensee will need to update the antennas and equipment.
This Agreement authorizes Licensee to add/swap antennas and other equipment on the Tower, increases the monthly rent and replaces Paragraph 5 Bald Eagle Site with new language.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Impact is an incremental increase in revenue of $4,854.23 for a Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) total of $44,192.40. This Revenue source is included in the FY25 proposed budget.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Amendment is granted under Code Section 2-62(a)(5).
Staff Member Responsible:
David Hare, Director, Department of Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Attachments:
First Amendment
License Agreement
Exhibit B - Site Location
Exhibit D - Equipment List
Exhibit F - Rent Table