Approval of (1) a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between Sprint/Nextel and the City; (2) an Agreement with Xerox/ACS for Reconfiguration Services; and (3) an Agreement with Eiger Tech Systems to Provide Technical Engineering Support for the Reconfiguration Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $25 000. Item Number: C 6 City of Culver City California Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 08/11/2014 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Approval of (1) a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between Sprint/Nextel and the City; (2) an Agreement with Xerox/ACS for Reconfiguration Services; and (3) an Agreement with Eiger Tech Systems to Provide Technical Engineering Support for the Reconfiguration Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $25 000. Contact Person/Dept.: Paul Condran Fiscal Impact: Yes X No Public Hearing: Commission Action Required: Yes No X Dates: Public Notification: Agenda and Meetings City Council (08/06/14) City Attorney Approval: Department Approval: Art Ida (08/05/14) Carol Schwab (by R. Miranda) (08/05/14) City Manager Approval: Chief Financial Officer Approval: Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (08/05/14) John M. Nachbar (08/06/14) Phone Number: 310 253 6520 General Fund: Yes No X Attachments: Action Item: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council approve: (1) a Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement (FRA) between Sprint/Nextel and the City; (2) an agreement with Xerox/ACS for reconfiguration services; and (3) an agreement with Eiger Tech Systems to provide technical engineering support for the Reconfiguration Project in an amount not to exceed $25 000. BACKGROUND: Currently the City uses the 800 MHz band for voice and data communications to and from its buses. This use is authorized by a license issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Sprint/Nextel also uses the 800 MHz band to provide some of its voice and data services. The proliferation of smart phones and tablets has led to overcrowding on the 800 MHz band and resulted in problems with 911 communication...
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