Special Notice/Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Manager
Subject: Second Amendment to Permit Agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, DBA Verizon Wireless by Cellco Partnership for the continued operation of a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Complex (Pulgas Ridge) in the City of San Mateo (Permit No. 5185)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing:
A) The President of the Board to execute a Second Amendment to Permit Agreement with GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, DBA Verizon Wireless by Cellco Partnership, its general partner, for the continued operation of a wireless communication facility at the Tower Road Complex (Pulgas Ridge) in San Mateo, for an extension of the term of the existing agreement through August 31, 2026 with the option to extend for two periods of five years, at a monthly base permit fee of $4,500; and
B) The County Manager, or his designee, to accept and execute on behalf of the County any and all notices, options, consents, approvals, terminations, and documents in connection with the Permit Agreement (Permit No. 5185).
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BACKGROUND:
GTE Mobilnet of California Limited Partnership, DBA Verizon Wireless (“Verizon”) has occupied space at the County’s Tower Road Complex (Pulgas Ridge) (“Property”) since 1991. Verizon currently occupies 1200 square feet of ground space for a wireless communication facility and space on the 56’ 1” water tower. Execution of the Second Amendment to Permit Agreement will authorize Verizon to continue operating a wireless communication facility at a Monthly Base Permit Fee of $4,500 through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two periods of five years each.
DISCUSSION:
Real Property Services has negotiated a Second Amendment to Permit Agreement with Verizon, allowing for its operations to continue through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two periods of five years each. The initial Monthly Base Permit Fee is $4,500.00, subject to annual increases of 3%.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the amendment as to form. The Director of Public Works concurs with this recommendation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The current fiscal year’s revenue of $54,000.00 ($4,500.00 x 12 months) will be received in the form of monthly rent payments and will be deposited into the Other Rents & Concessions fund (47310-1559) in the Department of Public Works.