Agenda 08/13/2024 Item #16F 1 (Site Use Lease Agreement with VB-SI Assets, LLC)08/13/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve a Site Use Lease Agreement with VB-S1 Assets, LLC, for the installation of two
700MHz Mutual Aid Repeaters on a communications tower located in Everglades City to support Public
Safety and Emergency Management activities.
OBJECTIVE: To approve a Site Use Lease Agreement to install two 700MHz Mutual Aid Repeaters
CONSIDERATIONS: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) set aside 12 megahertz of spectrum in
the 700 MHz band for use by local, regional and state public safety agencies, and FCC then created Regional
Planning Committees (RPCs) to establish plans to meet state and local needs, encourage innovative use of the
spectrum, and accommodate new and unanticipated developments in technology and equipment. In furtherance of
this effort, the Telecommunications Division of the Collier County Department of Public Safety has identified
available space at the Everglades City tower site, located in the center of the Broadway Ave roundabout, suitable to
install two 700MHz Mutual Aid Repeaters.
The tower is managed by VB-S1 Assets, LLC (“Vertical Bridge”) and has space available alongside the existing
antenna used for Public Safety-First Responders. The proposed User Fee for the sublease is $1 per year. The
Agreement provides for an initial term of five years, with the right to renew for four additional periods of five years
each. The County would be responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance of the facilities to be installed on
the tower.
FISCAL IMPACT: The annual rent payments shall be $1 per year out of account 1060000000-140480-644600.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for
Board approval. -CJS
RECOMMENDATION: To approve and authorize the Chairman to execute Site Use Lease Agreement with the
Vertical Bridge-S1 Assets, LLC.
Prepared By: Sonja Stephenson. Property Management Specialist, Facilities Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. [Linked Vertical Bridge Site Use Agreement US-8050 Everglades City] (PDF)
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08/13/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.F.1
Doc ID: 29379
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve a Site Use Lease Agreement with VB-S1 Assets, LLC, for the
installation of two 700MHz Mutual Aid Repeaters on a communications tower located in Everglades City to
support Public Safety and Emergency Management activities.
Meeting Date: 08/13/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Property Acquisition Specialist – Facilities Management
Name: Sonja Stephenson
07/10/2024 9:31 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Facilities Management
Name: John McCormick
07/10/2024 9:31 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Facilities Management John McCormick Director - Facilities Completed 07/10/2024 9:32 AM
Emergency Management Nathaniel Hinkle Other Reviewer Completed 07/10/2024 9:56 AM
Emergency Management Steven Hall Other Reviewer Completed 07/10/2024 10:01 AM
Emergency Management Michael Choate Other Reviewer Completed 07/10/2024 1:20 PM
Facilities Management Jennifer Belpedio Manager - Real Property Completed 07/11/2024 9:23 AM
Emergency Management Daniel Summers Other Reviewer Completed 07/17/2024 10:12 AM
County Attorney's Office Carly Sanseverino Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 07/17/2024 3:56 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 07/17/2024 3:59 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 07/17/2024 4:05 PM
Office of Management and Budget Laura Zautcke OMB Reviewer Completed 07/23/2024 10:35 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 08/05/2024 12:27 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 08/13/2024 9:00 AM
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