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Authorize negotiation and execution of an interlocal agreement with the University of Texas at Austin, on behalf of Austin Technology Services, to support the continued operation of a communications tower, radio equipment shelter, and associated improvements through November 30, 2034. The agreement covers approximately 671 square feet of land and an existing 2,578 square foot access and utility easement, located at 2706 1/2 Montopolis Drive, Austin, Texas 78741. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Austin Financial Services.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
November 30, 2000 - Council approved the 800Mhz Trunked Radio Implementation Interlocal Agreement for a term of 20 years for the Greater Austin Travis County Regional Radio System.
For More Information:
Brandon Williamson, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5666; Michael Gates, Austin Financial Services, 512-974-5639; Pushpa Srinivasa, Austin Technology Services, 512-972-3209.
Additional Backup Information:
The purpose of this item is to authorize the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ILA) with The University of Texas at Austin on behalf of Austin Technology Services for the continued operation of a communications tower, radio equipment shelter, and associated improvements. In addition, a utility and access easement for ingress and egress, as well as for utility connections to and from the tower site, will be provided. The City has leased this site from the University of Texas at Austin at no cost since December 2002 for the Greater Austin Travis County Regional Radio System (GATRRS). The approval of this ILA will allow the continued use of this tower site to provide essential first-responder radio communications for the GATRRS partnership.
The City shall be responsible for all tower maintenance, as well as the maintenance of the existing unpaved road to the site. In addition, Austin Technology...
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