HomeMy WebLinkAbout055-2012RESOLUTION NO. 55-2012
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE TOWN
OF DANVILLE AND THE CITY OF SAN RAMON REGARDING USE AND
ACCESS TO SAN RAMON'S HIGHWAY ADVISORY RADIO SYSTEM STATION
LICENSE
WHEREAS, in the event of an emergency or disaster, the Town recognizes that developing
various forms of communication points is critical in alerting the public; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Ramon currently operates a Highway Advisory Radio (HAR)
station (AM 1610), and is able to allow the Town of Danville to connect to the existing HAR
system; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Ramon holds a valid and compliant FCC license to operate the
local HAR system on the AM 1610 frequency; and
WHEREAS, the FCC requires an agreement between the Town of Danville and the City of
San Ramon in order for the broadcasts to transmit from Danville's fixed transmitter
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Town and City management and legal staff have crafted an agreement to
meet FCC requirements and staff activities to support joint emergency broadcasts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council, to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Danville and the City of San Ramon .
regarding use and access to San Ramori s Highway Advisory Radio system station license
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on April 17, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: Andersen, Doyle, Stepper, Storer
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
ROVED AS TO F M:
CITY ATTORNEY
ATTEST:
CITY