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

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FA facilities. From towers to underground to technological advancement of computer /internet services, the MTP can offer a mechanism to promote a policy to plan for the future. The MTP (wireless element) is intended to address the continued protection of the public health, safety and welfare through communication facilities and to create public safety communication opportunities on public property whereby fair and reasonable compensation would be forthcoming. 'Local communities are the key to better land use. But first, each must define a vision for the future. This vision includes an inventory of resources, respect for established traditions and articulation of community values. To realize a vision, local leaders must enlist all sectors in devising land use plans and execute those plans with greater efficiency and flexibility. No community retains its character by accident. (Land Use in America, Diamond and Noonan, 1996) FINANCIAL IMPACT: No financial impact at this time with human resources being used from existing departments. Eventually, the use of an MTP could provide financial and public benefits. Department involvement would eventually include but not be limited to, Planning and Inspections Department, EMS, Sheriff, IT, Purchasing, Public Works, ERCD, and Parks and Recreation. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider authorizing staff to develop a Master Telecommunications Plan (Wireless Element) for Public Hearing no sooner than November 13, 2002, and to begin development of remaining MTP elements.