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APPROVAL OF AXENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH SANDAD COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED PARTNERBRIP, 11, FOR TOWER BITE The Board reviewed memo from Emergency Services Director Doug Wright dated June 14, 1993: TO: Honorable Board of County Commissioners THROUGN: Jim Chandler, County Administrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: June 14,, 1993 SUBJECT: Approval of Amendment to License Agreement With Sandab Communications Limited Partnership, II, for Tower Site It is respectfully requested that the information contained herein be given formal consideration by the Board of County Commissioners at the next regular scheduled meeting. DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS: On March 17,. 1992,, Indian River County and Sandab Communications (WGYL/WTTB) entered into a license agreement for the use of county property at the South County Transfer Station for use as a radio tower site. Sandab Communications is requesting approval to extend the term of the license from sixteen (16) years to thirty (30) years from the date of license amendment. During the negotiations with Sandab Communications, staff sought and obtained a second antenna space on the existing tower. This was accomplished with the FCC spectrum refarming issue in mind wherein space for some 800 MHz communications equipment may be needed on this tower. Staff also negotiated annual increases for the site after the first five years of the license agreement. In the amended agreement, language was also included to the effect that Sandab Communications will be held harmless by the County for any and all costs that may be incurred to clean or remove any toxic or unacceptable waste that may have been deposited in the landfill prior to the construction of the WGYL tower. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS: The amended license agreement was prepared by the County Attorney's office and coordinated with the Utilities Department since the South County Transfer Station is adjacent to the communications tower. One antenna space is now being utilized by the Department of Emergency Services for a satellite receiver related to fire dispatch and response. The second space will be reserved for potential use in the future 800 MHz system if it is approved and implemented. ION: Staff recommends the Board approve the Amendment to License Agreement with Sandab Communications Limited Partnership, IIj for a tower site adjacent to the South County Transfer Station. 63 JUN 221993 BOOK 89 rku. 927