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<br />June 27,2003 <br /> <br />To: <br /> <br />Roseville City Council <br /> <br />From: <br /> <br />Mayor John Kysylyczyn <br /> <br />RE: <br /> <br />800 MHz Information & Resolution- <br />Supplements to the June 30, 2003 meeting packet <br /> <br />I have attached information on the 800 MHz communication system <br />being implemented in Ramsey County. County Manager Kirkwold <br />has requested that we adopt the attached resolution in order to <br />increase our opportunities to receive federal funds to offset the costs <br />involved with the transition. <br /> <br />While there is a late July deadline, if there is no objection by staff, I <br />would recommend that the council adopt the resolution on June 30. <br /> <br />Note: <br /> <br />The 800 MHz system will require the installation of 7 additional <br />antennas in the Ramsey County area. I have asked Mr. Kirkwold to <br />provide us with a map of the proposed locations as soon as it <br />becomes available. The new cell tower we just approved may be a <br />future location. <br /> <br />There will also be a substantial cost to upgrade Roseville equipment <br />to the 800 MHz standard. Every radio will have to be replaced. The <br />County is considering using its bonding authority for the entire cost, <br />and offering the cities a billing plan to spread the cost out over many <br />years. We would also have the option of paying cash up front. <br /> <br />3 <br />