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Contract Amendment for Cell Equipment Relocation Study at Gifford Water Tank

Original title: Amendment 1 to Work Order 6 to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Cost-Benefit Analysis to Relocate Cell Carrier Equipment on Gifford Elevated Storage Tank, IRCDUS Project ID 13.23.538

Record date · February 25, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to conduct a cost-benefit analysis regarding the relocation of cellular equipment currently located on the Gifford .

Why it matters

This action authorizes a professional study to determine the financial and operational feasibility of moving cellular infrastructure from a county-owned water storage facility.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

The firm is authorized to perform the cost-benefit analysis under the amended work order.

Directly affected

Cellular Carriers

The carriers with equipment on the Gifford tank may be subject to relocation depending on the results of the study.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners approved Amendment 1 to Work Order 6.
  • The contract is with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
  • The purpose of the work is to conduct a cost-benefit analysis.
  • The analysis concerns the relocation of cellular carrier equipment.
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  • The equipment is currently situated on the Gifford elevated storage tank.
  • The project is tracked under IRCDUS Project ID 13.23.538.
  • The item was processed as a Consent Staff Report.
  • The item was introduced on February 12, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this contract amendment?
It authorizes a professional study to evaluate the costs and benefits of moving cellular equipment off of the Gifford water tank.
Does this mean the cell equipment is being moved immediately?
No, this amendment only authorizes the study to determine if relocation is feasible and cost-effective.

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Infrastructure Maintenance Pattern

The use of a cost-benefit analysis suggests the county is evaluating the long-term maintenance or structural integrity of the Gifford tank in relation to third-party equipment.

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