Agenda 12/09/2025 Item #16F 5 (Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Collier County and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the transfer of Starlink satellite equipment.)12/9/2025
Item # 16.F.5
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Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Collier County and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management for the transfer of Starlink satellite equipment.
OBJECTIVE: To approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Collier County (County) and the Florida Division of
Emergency Management for the use of satellite equipment, known as Starlink, for use on emergency response vehicles.
CONSIDERATIONS: To approve an MOA between Collier County and the Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM) for the use of three Starlink units to Collier County Emergency Management.
The Starlink systems to be transferred include the dish and power supplies for three units. Two units also include a
Starlink router. These units, once powered and having service, connect to low orbit satellites that provide superior
connection to higher orbit satellite systems.
Collier County Emergency Management will be responsible for obtaining service on the units, either upon transfer or
when needed. The expectation is to obtain service for the unit dedicated for use in the mobile command center. This
would allow quick deployment to provide on-site support during an incident. The other two units would be used to
supply connectivity to buildings, such as at the Emergency Services Center if network connection is lost. In addition,
the units would replace current satellite equipment and service; this would reduce costs and increase service because
Starlink provides a faster data connection.
The transfer of equipment from FDEM requires no additional responsibility. Although service is not required for the
transfer, each unit can have satellite internet service for approximately $65/month to meet mission needs. The life
expectancy of these units is estimated to be 5 years.
To enhance Emergency Management's capability by ensuring communications are compatible in the event of a disaster.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the initial transfer of equipment from FDEM to CCEM.
Upon activation of the Starlink units, service plans begin at $65 per month for 50 GB of data, or $780 annually.
Currently, high-orbit satellite data services cost a base fee of $3,000 for 10 days of service per year, with an additional
charge of $50 per day thereafter, if required. Accordingly, the proposed annual cost represents a minimum savings of
$2,220. All expenses will be accommodated within the existing Emergency Management Budget (Fund 0001).
Subscription services are non-contractual in nature, are typically paid using a governmental procurement purchasing
card, and may be activated, deactivated, or tested periodically.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: None.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
action. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION(S): That the Board approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Collier County
and the Florida Division of Emergency Management for the transfer of Starlink satellite equipment.
PREPARED BY: Mike Shaw, Interim Director of Emergency Management
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Collier County Starlink MOA V2 (003)
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MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR USE OF STARLINK SATE/LITE KITS
BETWEEN
THE FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND
COLLIER COUNTY
This Memorandum of Agreement (“MOA”) is entered into by and between the
Florida Division of Emergency Management (“FDEM”) and Collier County
WHEREAS, FDEM owns Starlink Satellite Internet Kits, in response to disaster
recovery efforts.
WHEREAS, the purpose of this appropriation was to provide FDEM with hyper-local,
reliable internet connectivity service in strategic locations to provide critical information
to assist in the deployment of resources to impacted areas during times of severe weather
or emergencies;
WHEREAS, FDEM has coordinated with the counties where the Starlink Satellite
Kits would be deployed and operated;
WHEREAS, ownership of the Starlink Satellite Kits will be transferred to the Recipient;
WHEREAS, to ensure that this Starlink Satellite Kit(s) continues to benefit the state, the
Recipient will agree to maintain each Starlink Satellite Kit it receives.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and conditions herein
contained, the Parties agree to the following terms:
1.Recipient agrees to take possession of the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) within its
control from FDEM immediately upon receipt of the Starlink Satellite Kit.
2.FDEM will transfer ownership and billing responsibilities to the Recipient. The
Recipient is responsible for all billing of services.
3.Recipient expressly agrees to be fully responsible for the maintenance, repair,
software updates, and any other costs of the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) for the
duration of their estimated lives. A Starlink Satellite Kit’s expected equipment
life is estimated to be five (5) years. At its option, Recipient may separately
contract with SPACEX for operational support.
4.Recipient agrees to use the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) for their intended purpose and
provide connectivity during emergent operations and as needed.
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5.Proof of issuance of the Starlink Satellite Kits(s), to include a serial number,
location address, and other relevant information, is incorporated by reference
and shall be attached to this MOA without need for further agreement by the
Parties.
6.All notices provided under or pursuant to this MOA shall be in writing, and sent
via certified mail return receipt requested, along with a courtesy copy via
electronic mail, to the representatives and addresses identified below:
For FDEM:
For Recipient
Jason Ray, Chief Information
Officer
Florida Division Emergency
Management
2555 Shumard Oak Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-815-4701
Jason.Ray@em.myflorida.com
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7.Term
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a.The Term of this MOA is five years from the date of installation of the Starlink
Satellite Kit(s).
b.If the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) ceases operation prior to the end of this
agreement, or if the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) is destroyed by an accident
not otherwise covered by insurance, the Recipient is not obligated to
replace the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) and the MOA would be void unless the
parties agree otherwise. If damaged, after consulting with the Recipient,
FDEM replaces the damaged Starlink Satellite Kit(s), the Recipient is
responsible for the maintenance of the new unit through the remainder of
the original term of this MOA.
c.Provisions surviving the Term of this MOA: (1) the Recipient shall allow
FDEM to continue monitoring status and disposition of the Starlink
Satellite Kit(s) through the SPACEX Starlink Portal; (2) FDEM and the
Recipient may mutually agree as to the allocation of responsibility for
maintaining the Starlink Satellite Kit(s) following the end of the Term of
this MOA.
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8.Miscellaneous
a.This MOA shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and venue
shall be in Leon County, Florida.
b.The Parties agree that nothing in this MOA serves to create an employer-
employee relationship between FDEM and Recipient.
c.This Agreement creates neither a partnership nor a joint venture, and neither
Party has the authority to bind the other.
d.Except for the attachment of proof of installation of the Starlink Satellite Kit(s),
any modification of this MOA or additional obligation assumed by either Party
with regard to this MOA shall be binding only if evidenced in writing signed by
an authorized representative of each Party.
e.Either Party may request changes to this MOA. Any changes, modifications,
revisions or amendments to this MOA that are mutually agreed upon by and
between the Parties to this MOA, shall be incorporated by written instrument
and effective when executed and signed by all Parties to this MOA.
f.This MOA shall not be construed against either Party and shall be deemed to
have been drafted by both Parties.
g.Nothing contained herein shall constitute a waiver by either Party of its
sovereign immunity or the provisions of Section 768.28, F.S. Nothing herein
shall be construed as consent by either Party to be sued by third parties.
h.This MOA, upon execution, contains the entire agreement of the parties and
no prior written or oral agreement, express or implied, shall be admissible to
contradict the provisions of this MOA.
i.This MOA may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original but all of which shall constitute one and the same MOA.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this MOA to
be executed by their undersigned officials as duly authorized.
FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT
By: ________________________________
Jason Ray, Chief Information Officer
_____________________________
Date
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of Courts Collier County, Fl
By:___________________ By: _________________________
Burt Sanders, Chairman
Date: __________________
Approved as to form and legality:
______________________________
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow, County Attorney
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Addendum
Identity of the Starlink Satellite Kit(s), to include a serial number, location address, and
other relevant information, is incorporated by reference and shall be attached to this
MOA without need for further agreement by the Parties.
Starlink High Performance Serial Number Mission # Agency/Organization
Starlink High Performance KITP00011534 CCEM
Starlink High Performance KITP00011527 CCEM
Starlink High Performance KITP00455566 CCEM
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