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Since July 1, 2005, applications have been
accepted from public agencies and private organizations requesting
to lease space on towers. The Kansas InterOperable Communication
System can provide public agencies the opportunity to lease
tower space on existing system towers and add radio equipment
to optimize communications.
RADIO EQUIPMENT
The CSRF Program provides a means for public
safety and public service agencies to lease state of the art
radio equipment, spreading costs out over the life of the
equipment. It improves communication among our public safety
entities which provides a step towards interoperability -
public response agencies communicating with each other across
the state.
Process for leasing 800 MHz radio equipment:
- CSRF Application received and
reviewed by KDOT.
- A one time $250 administrative
fee, per unit will be assessed each application.
- Mobile unit and/or fixed equipment
expense will be spread over twelve years.
- Portable radio cost will be spread
over ten years.
- KDOT's legal representative processes
lease documents.
- Secretary/designee executes Lease
Agreement.
- KDOT receives/deposits applicant's
fee/money.
- Communication System Administrator
purchases, assigns and oversees delivery of equipment
leased.
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TOWER LEASE
Through the CSRF Program, tower space is
available for lease by public safety or governmental agencies
for rates equal to cost recovery. Private companies may lease
available tower space at prevailing rates.
Process for leasing tower access:
- CSRF application received and reviewed
by KDOT.
- KDOT secures and mails to applicant the
quote from state contracted professional engineers for structural
analysis and intermod/interference analysis on applicants
proposed tower site.
- KDOT receives applicant's money for engineering
services and tasks engineering firm to perform analysis.
- Analysis Results received, reviewed by
KDOT and lessee, recommendation/determination made.
- With applicant authorization, KDOT secures
quote and contracts any modifications required.
- KDOT legal representative processes lease
documents.
- Secretary/designee executes Lease Agreement.
- KDOT contractors install applicant's
equipment on the communication system tower and in the equipment
shelter. Lessee will reimburse or otherwise pay all such
costs to KDOT.
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