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The Chairman asked if anyone else wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, she closed the public hearing. THE CHAIRMAN CALLED the question and the Motion failed by a 2-3 vote (Commissioners Macht, Tippin and Bird opposed). MEGALINK (1-1) AGREEMENT - BELLSOUTH BUSINESS SYSTEMS -COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN SOUTH AND WEST 800 MHZ TOWERS The Board reviewed a Memorandum of September 9, 1996: TO: Honorable Board of"County Commissioners THROUGH: Jim Chandler, County Administrator FROM: Doug Wright, Director Emergency Services DATE: September 9, 1996 SUBJECT: MegaLink (T-1) Agreement With BellSouth Business Systems For Communication Link Between South and West 800 MHz Towers BellSouth Business Systems has provided the attached agreement for one MegaLink T-1 circuit to connect the South and West towers of the 800 MHz Communications System. As the Board is aware, fiber optic cable is being used for the connection between the North and South towers. The T-1 circuit in this agreement will provide the final link to connect all three towers. Funds for the installation fee and recurring cost are included in the proposed FY 96/97 budget and no additional funds are requested. Staff anticipates the West tower will be completed prior to September 30, 1996. The Clear Channel (B8Z/ESP) configured T-1 circuit should be installed by November 15, 1996, for use and initial testing to begin in December, 1996. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Board approve the attached MegaLink (T-1) Agreement with BellSouth Business Systems and authorize the Chairman to execute the necessary documents. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED, by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved the MegaLink (T-1) Agreement with BellSouth Business Systems, pursuant to staff's recommendations. AGREEMENT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK TO THE BOARD SEPTEMBER 17, 1996 37 9®®K 99 FAu 161 ..