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ACCESS
COSTS
The County has arranged a cost structure for agencies that
utilize the 800 system for their regular communications (Direct and
Temporary Access Agreements). The costs involved are the following:
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$2089.00 Start-Up Fee: This is a one time user fee per
radio. This fee is for County agencies wishing to utilize the system
that were not part of the initial user count, for other government
agencies wishing to access the County System, and for County agencies
that have exceeded their maximum allotment.
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$154.00 Maintenance Program: The users on the system are
required to contribute to the maintenance of the radio system on a per
radio, per year basis. The Maintenance Program consists of maintaining
the system, troubleshooting, and making repairs on a 24/7/365 basis as
well as performing preventative maintenance, but not limited to radio
and microwave systems, control/management and alarm systems, towers, and
equipment shelters.
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$ 211.42 System Renewal and Replacement Fund: The
agencies on the system are also required to contribute to a structured
savings plan on a per radio, per year basis. The purpose of the fund is
to create a savings plan by which the cost of the backbone (tower site)
equipment renewal and replacement is prorated over the estimated life of
the system and paid on an annual basis throughout its life. The
Replacement Fund may also be used to expand the existing system or to
replace the existing infrastructure as determined by the County. (This
payment maybe deferred with the Temporary Access Agreement).
However, if permanent access option is elected, payment of this fee is
retroactive to the date of temporary connection.
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The Interoperability, Direct Access, and Temporary
Interlocal Agreements are available for any governmental or public
service agency
residing in or immediately around Palm Beach County. Interlocal requests
or questions can be made via e-mail to **
Mark Filla, System Administrator.
The Interoperability Agreements contain the details of the methodology
for interoperability and the details for accessing the system.
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"Under Florida
law, e-mail addresses are public records. If
you do not want your e-mail address released in response to
a public records request, do not send
electronic mail to this
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Webmaster (Diane Yonn)
