The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting :  I. Office of the Superintendent  
4. I-4. Lease Agreement with American Tower, L.P.
June 06, 2006
Status: Pending
 
 

Quick Summary / Abstract
Approve the proposed lease agreement with American Tower, L.P. for a new tower sitefor BECON–TV to operate from the American Tower site at Pembroke Park and expand BECON’s ability to reach all Broward County residents.

BECON-TV has been transmitting from American Tower site (21st Avenue) at reduced power from an older tower in Fort Lauderdale.  With the FCC approval to build out at full power, the transmitter will be relocated to this new tower site at Pembroke Park.  The School Board attorney has reviewed this agreement as to form.

The monthly lease fee is $15,693.95.  The source of funding is the BECON capital budget.


Requested Action
Approve the proposed lease agreement with American Tower, L.P. for a new tower sitefor BECON–TV to operate from the American Tower site at Pembroke Park and expand BECON’s ability to reach all Broward County residents.


Summary
BECON-TV has been transmitting from American Tower site (21st Avenue) at reduced power from an older tower in Fort Lauderdale.  With the FCC approval to build out at full power, the transmitter will be relocated to this new tower site at Pembroke Park.  The School Board attorney has reviewed this agreement as to form.

School Board Goals
Goal 3 - All operations of the school system will demonstrate best practices while supporting student achievement.


Financial Impact
The monthly lease fee is $15,693.95.  The source of funding is the BECON capital budget.


Source of Additional Information
Phyllis Schiffer-Simon 754-321-1000



Associated File Attachments
agreement (Files)  
ExecutedCompleteCopy (Files)