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OCT 1 2 1 t BOOK 90 FAGS 755 1 ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS The pagers will provide a coverage area from Central Florida to the Florida Keys and includes Mini -Mail which will allow for up to sixteen (16) different messages which can be retained in memory. The pagers have a vastly larger range than pagers on the County system and would be beneficial in terms of accessing emergency services personnel who may be out of the county. The amendment to the existing Tower Space Lease also includes language that the Company would replace any pager which becomes defective and the County would replace any pager that is lost, stolen, or destroyed at the rate of $100.00 per pager. RECOM11ENDATION Staff recommends Board approval of the Amendment to the Tower Space Lease between Indian River County and Paging Network of Florida, Inc., and requests the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents. MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Chairman Bird, to approve the amendment to the Tower Space Lease with Paging Network of Florida, Inc., as set out in staff's memorandum. Under discussion, Commissioner Adams was concerned because this is not a real arm's-length transaction and it sets a bad precedent because the next offer may be for a bucket of tomatoes. Commissioner Macht agreed, and stated that we are not in the barter business and we do not know that the need for pagers is equal to the normal lease charge on the tower. Director Wright recounted several occasions where the County exchanged tower space for other consideration. The pagers will be of value to the County. They reach from central Florida to Key West, and when County personnel are out of the county, they can avoid long distance telephone calls to check in. Director Wright assured the Board that this agreement was reached only after due consideration and in light of similar agreements in the past. The pagers require only additional equipment in the equipment room and not additional antennae on the tower. Commissioner Adams preferred to pay for pagers and receive payment for tower space. Commissioner Macht thought that we lose accountability for budgetary purposes when we get into the barter business. Commissioner Tippin was confident that this is a good agreement since similar agreements have been executed before. Administrator Chandler advised that Paging Network will supply the pagers to us in addition to the annual lease payment of $2,040. 38