Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 8/4/2020
Item Status: New
From: Brian Peacock, CIS Director
Submitted by: Brian Peacock
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ITEM TITLE
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Tower Equities, LLC - Fort Morgan Radio Tower Rental Agreement
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Radio Tower Rental Agreement between the Baldwin County Commission and Tower Equities, LLC. This Agreement will provide space to house P-25 infrastructure which will increase the coverage area for First Responders. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the first day of the month after the installation of the radio communications facility is complete and run for a period of five (5) years. If either party desires to terminate the lease as of the last day of the term, or any automatic renewal thereof that party shall give the other written notice of such termination at least ninety (90) days before the expiration of the term. In the absence of such notice, the agreement shall automatically renew for a five (5) year term. Under no circumstances shall this lease exceed four (4) consecutive five (5) year terms totaling twenty (20) years.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
Background: The need for a new P-25 RF site in the Fort Morgan area has been determined by previous Commission action. Tower Equities, LLC has agreed to provide space on a vertical asset and shelter to serve the needs of the Baldwin County Commission in this area. This Agreement will secure this location as well as outline the services that will be provided.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1000.00 per Month
Budget line item(s) to be used: 51965.5150
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? Budgeted expenditure
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Yes
Reviewed/approved by: Laura Coker on 7/21/2020
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Brian Peacock
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): CIS to provide Administration two signed and notarized copies of lease by Tower Equities representative
Additional instructions/notes: N/A