This resolution approves a 20-year lease for a telecommunications tower and equipment at San Francisco State University, with an initial yearly rent of $91,800 and annual increases of three percent. It also confirms that the lease complies with environmental regulations and city planning priorities.
Resolution authorizing and approving a renewal of a telecommunication lease of space for existing emergency radio telecommunications tower and associated equipment with the California State University, acting by and through the San Francisco State University, a State of California political subdivision, as landlord, for the Department of Emergency Management and the Department of Technology, at 1600 Holloway Avenue, Thornton Hall, at a yearly initial base rent of $91,800, with annual adjustments of three percent for a term of 20 years to commence on October 1, 2021, or upon approval by the Board of Supervisors and Mayor; adopting findings under the California Environmental Quality Act; and finding the proposed Lease is in conformance with the General Plan, and the eight priorities of Planning Code, Section 101.1.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to renew a telecommunications lease for emergency radio services at San Francisco State University, following prior agreements and citywide radio system upgrades.
The Board approved Resolution No. 804-97 to replace the existing radio system with a new 800 MHz Radio System for various city departments.
The City entered into a twenty-year lease with SF State to install antennas and equipment for the 800 MHz Radio System.
Resolution No. 452-16 was approved to enhance the emergency radio network, continuing to utilize the SF State site.
The Planning Department found the lease consistent with the General Plan, allowing for the renewal of the telecommunications lease.
A letter was sent to the Board proposing the renewal of the lease for emergency radio telecommunications at SF State.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the lease renewal for approval.
The Board adopted the resolution approving the renewal of the telecommunications lease with SF State.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the lease renewal process.
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