Item 10BCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
December 29, 2004
TO: Billy Campbell, City Manager
FROM: Gary Gregg, Technical Services Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize the City Manager to Enter into an Interlocal Agreement with
Town of Highland Park Regarding the Use of a Mutual Radio Frequency
Action Requested: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Southlake and the Town of Highland Park regarding the Use of
a Mutual Radio Frequency
Background
Information: On June 19, 2003, the City of Southlake learned that a radio frequency the
City of Southlake was licensed for in 1997 had also been licensed to the
Town of Highland Park in 1998 also. The error was discovered when the
City attempted to transfer the channel from the Denton County Trunked
Radio System to the Northeast Tarrant County Trunked Radio System.
FCC regulations normally require about 70 miles of spacing between
systems. The requirement can be waived by the FCC provided both
parties agree to accept any co -channel interference. After a lengthy testing
period, Highland Park has agreed to allow our license modification to
continue based on certain technical requirements as contained within the
agreement. The City of Southlake is agreeable to the joint use of the
channel and will work to ameliorate any interference.
Financial
Considerations: There are no financial considerations relating to this agenda item.
Financial Impact: There is no financial impact relating to this agenda item.
Citizen Input /
Board Review: The Highland Park Town Council met and approved this agreement
December 6, 2004.
Legal Review: Attorneys for both cities have reviewed and approved the agreements.
Alternatives: Resume use of the frequency on the Denton County Trunked Radio
System.
Billy Campbell, City Manager
December 29, 2004
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Supporting
Documents: Supporting documents include the following items:
• Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Southlake and the Town of
Highland Park regarding the Use of a Mutual Radio Frequency
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Southlake and the Town of
Highland Park regarding the Use of a Mutual Radio Frequency.