Narrative of Resolution:
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TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHORT FORM ANTENNA SITE AGREEMENT WITH SBA PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE ELDRED/HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (MIP) BROADBAND GRANT INITIATIVE
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: NTE $100,000 total in a new 5-year agreement amendment (figure includes annual rate increases). All will be reimbursed via MIP funding.
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
If 'Yes,' specify appropriation code(s): A-1680-43-4304
If 'No,' specify proposed source of funds: NA
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures: Existing vendor supplied amendment.
RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY BRIAN MCPHILLIPS, CHAIR OF THE MANAGEMENT & BUDGET COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE SHORT FORM ANTENNA SITE AGREEMENT WITH SBA PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE ELDRED/HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM BROADBAND GRANT INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan ("County") previously entered into a Short Form Antenna Site Agreement ("Agreement") with SBA Properties, LLC ("SBA") for the purpose of leasing antenna space on SBA's communications tower located at 61 Proctor Rd, Eldred, New York 12732; and
WHEREAS, said tower site currently provides essential communications infrastructure supporting County public safety, emergency management, and other authorized radio systems; and
WHEREAS, this tower site serves as a critical component of the County's broadband infrastructure initiative under the Municipal Infrastructure Program ("MIP") Broadband Grant, providing essential wireless internet services to unserved and underserved areas within the County; and
WHEREAS, the County and SBA desire to amend the existing Agreement to establish a new lease term structure in support of the MIP grant consisting of an ini...
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