HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2013-103 reconfiguration of the 800 MHZ band licensed to the townMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2013-103
RELATING TO TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER OR
THE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION (FCC) RECONFIGURATION OF THE 800 MHZ BAND LICENSED TO THE
TOWN OF MARANA AND TO TAKE ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO
IMPLEMENT THE BAND RECONFIGURATION CONSISTENT WITH BUDGET
CAPACITY AND AUTHORITY
WHEREAS numerous public safety radio systems, including the system licensed for use
by the Town of Marana Police Department, operate in the band commonly known as "the 800
MHz band"; and
WHEREAS a number of private mobile radio systems also operate in the 800 MHz band,
including Specialized Mobile Radio (SMR) systems that provide commercial mobile service to
businesses and the public; and
WHEREAS some of the SMR operators, particularly Nextel Corporation (now Sprint
Nextel) operate high-density cellular-type networks in the band; and
WHEREAS in July 2004, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ordered the
reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band to alleviate interference by migrating incompatible tech-
nologies to separate segments of the band as part of the FCC's plan to promote safety and protect
the lives of first responders and other emergency personnel; and
WHEREAS Sprint Nextel is responsible for paying the cost of relocating affected 800
MHz licensees to new frequencies with facilities comparable to those presently in use; and
WHEREAS in August 2013, the FCC announced that the 30-month transition period for
800 MHz band reconfiguration in regions along the U.S.-Mexico Border, including Arizona,
would commence on August 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS as part of the band reconfiguration process, the Town must execute various
agreements and other documents; and
WHEREAS the Town Council finds that adoption of this resolution is in the best interests
of the Town of Marana and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, as follows:
Marana Resolution No. 2013-103 - 1-
SECTION 1. The Town Manager and the Technology Services Director are hereby au-
thorized to execute all agreements and other documents related to the FCC reconfiguration of the
800 MHz band licensed to the Town of Marana for and on behalf of the Town of Marana, con-
sistent with budget capacity and authority.
SECTION 2. The Town's Manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to un-
dertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obligations, and
objectives of any agreements entered into pursuant to this resolution and to implement the FCC
reconfiguration of the 800 MHz band licensed to the Town.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona,
this 19 day of November, 2013.
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Mayor Ed Honea
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