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in place at this location. The installed equipment W'ill consist of a small antenna mast and structure and electrical W'iring. The Lease Agreement is comprised of six three-year terms for a total of 18 years. City approval is required for each three-year term. The City may terminate the Lease at any time if the equipment and service interferes unreasonably W'ith the city's use of the property. The antenna support structures W'ill be deeded to the City at the termination of the lease. This facility is located in Alameda County and not W'ithin the boundary of the City of Pleasanton. Ether Web NetW'ork W'as referred to the County Planning Department for approval of this installation. That approval from the County is attached. The location is remote, and no local residents W'ill be affected by this installation. The equipment W'ill not be noticeable from the Valley floor. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) stipulates in W'ireless communications regulation Part 15.247 and 15.407 (W'hich apply to the technology Ether Web NetW'ork is using), that no more than one W'att (or +30dBm) can be emitted from any transmitter. Generally, the output poW'er of the equipment in use at this location W'ill be at about 50 % of this level, or an effective output of 0.5 watt (or + 27dBm). LEASE PAYMENTS Council has previously approved leases W'ith telecommunications companies for the installation of antennas and equipment on City property. The City has determined the lease fee based on its analysis of the impact the equipment will have on City facilities and a vendor's W'illingness to pay the City. Due to the limited impact on City facilities, the Lease Agreement provides for a monthly payment of $300. The monthly fee is renegotiable every three years as a condition of approving one of the five three-year lease terms. In addition to the monthly rental fee, Ether Web W'ill provide the City W'ith the equipment and service necessary to install a security camera at a location selected by the City. The use of the camera W'ill alloW' staff to monitor a City facility. In addition, the City W'ill receive one W'ireless Internet connection at no cost and additional Internet connections at a price discounted by 25 % from commercial pricing. CONCLUSION As property owner, the City has the right to lease public property. Staff believes the impacts to Pleasanton residents and City operations are minimal, and there is a positive public service provided as a result of the lease. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached site lease W'ith Ether Web NetW'ork LLC for the City-oW'ned site, and authorize the City Manager to execute the lease. SR:05:246 Page 2 of3