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Approve and authorize the Director of Information Technology or his designee to sign a ten (10) year Basic Ordering Agreement between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the County of Monterey for the FBI's use of the Mt. Toro communications site, effective October 1, 2020, for annual compensation in the amount of $5,736 in 2020-21,and increasing each following year.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Approve and authorize the Director of Information Technology or his designee to sign a ten (10) year Basic Ordering Agreement between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the County of Monterey for the FBI's use of the Mt. Toro communications site, effective October 1, 2020, for annual compensation in the amount of $5,736 in 2020-21,and increasing each following year.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
This agreement establishes the terms and conditions for the FBI to co-locate two (2) Land Mobile Radio 2-way repeater systems at the County's Mt Toro (Upper) communications site. The FBI systems support ongoing Drug Enforcement Agency, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearm, and FBI operations in and around the Monterey Peninsula area. These systems also provide radio support for mutual-aid operations with local Monterey County law enforcement agencies. The Board's approval of this agreement will enhance public safety.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed the Basic Ordering Agreement with the FBI as to form. County Counsel does not approve limitations on FBI liability to the County.
FINANCING:
Per Attachment 2 of the current agreement between County of Monterey and FBI, FBI is responsible for their equitable share of allocation of site cost. Share of cost is subject to annual adjustment when ensuing year site fees are determined.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This agreement supports federal radio communications in support of FBI, ATF, and DEA activities including mutual aid operations wit...
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