Report - Master Telecommunications Plan (MTP) (Wireless Facilities)

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DRAFT augmented requirements related to compensation, technical and siting specifications, indemnification, termination and other provisions. • Continue to act in a manner that does not unreasonably discriminate among providers of functionally equivalent services. • Evaluate timeframes currently utilized to review requests for authorizations to place, construct or modify personal wireless service facilities. Such reviews must be completed within a reasonable period of time after the request is filed, taking into account the nature and scope of the request. • Further, address a number of specific considerations concerning the aesthetics and deployment of towers, antennas, powering equipment and other facilities and equipment. • Develop and enact an overall personal wireless service facilities ordinance reflecting the results of the above review activities. This ordinance should address a variety of issues, including site selection criteria, preferences for public property, co- location requirements, permit and inspection requirements and non - use /abandonment provisions. Such an ordinance also should indicate that any decision to deny a request to place, construct or modify personal wireless service facilities shall be in writing and supported by substantial evidence contained in a written record. • Promote co- location of provider services. • Use existing electric power transmission line infrastructure as necessary. 6. Internal Telecommunications System Development. Policy Statement: The County will continue to advance and develop its internal telecommunications systems for the benefit of its citizens. Such advancements lead to more efficient government operations, more accessible government services and a more informed citizenry. The County will use a combination of expanded or improved internal infrastructure, equipment and other resources, as well as continued outsourcing of some support functions, taking into account the best cost versus benefit analysis, to expand its provision of information electronically and heighten its video, voice, and data communications connectivity, capacity and capabilities. Applicable Action Steps: • Continue to pursue current critical activities related to an upgrade of the County's E -mail system. • Upgrade the County's telephone system. This should include a new PBX system with expanded voicemail capability. • As competition increases in the local exchange carrier marketplace, review options for the most cost effective provision of dial tone services. • Upgrade the County's data communications system. This includes: upgrading routers and some hubs at all pertinent County facilities; upgrading the Ethernet switch at County; migrating to Fast Ethernet or higher capability at County; and incorporating additional network management and reliability enhancements for the entire network. CADocuments and Settings\Wdministrator\Local Settings \Temp\Att 5 -Ex. Telecom Plan- 8- 02.doc 5