REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Crown Castle Tower Site License Agreement:
1. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt the 48th amendment to the Annual Appropriation Resolution (AAR) No 2023-185 appropriating $326,100 from the Information Services Department (ISD) FY23 carryover (Requires 5 Affirmative Votes) (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
2. Approve the 2nd Amendment to the Crown Castle Tower Site License Agreement increasing the rent by $700 per month ($500 per month from September 1, 2023, and $200 per month from January 1, 2024)
3. Authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to approve and execute the change order for $85,638 for the installation of a generator pad and propane tank pad and $34,834 for previously installed radio antennas.
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RECOMMENDATION
Approve the appropriation of $326,100 from the Information Services Department's (ISD) FY23 carryover for the implementation of radio equipment, generator pad and propane tank pad on the newly established signal presence for the City of Fresno's (City) Public Safety Radio network; and authorize the Chief Information Officer or designee to sign the 2nd Amendment for additional rent of $700 per month and accept the change order for $85,638. The generator pad and propane tank are needed to assure 24 x 7 operations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Public Safety Radio System Upgrade project identified a crucial need for increased signal strength in West Fresno. Staff located a tower owned by Crown Castle that could meet this need. The City has established a presence on the tower resulting in improvements in signal strengths for both the Fire and Police Departments. Although we have established a presence, some items need to be added for the site to operate on a twenty-four-hour basis. A generator needs to be installed which will add construction and installation costs of $85,638. Due to the expanded space ...
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