TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Executive Office
MEETING DATE: June 23, 2026
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Steve Dunnicliff
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Retroactive License Agreement with the United States Air Force (USAF) for Use of Property on the Point Arena Air Force Station, for Communication Equipment, with a Term Commencing January 5, 2025, and Ending January 4, 2030, with an Option to Extend for an Additional Five Years (January 4, 2035)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Approve retroactive license Agreement with the United States Air Force (USAF) for use of property on the Point Arena Air Force Station, for communication equipment, with a term commencing January 5, 2025, and ending January 4, 2030, with an option to extend for an additional five years (January 4, 2035); authorize Purchasing Agent to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
None directly related to this license; as necessary, maintenance and repairs to the site have been completed with funds budgeted by the Board.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The Point Arena Air Force Station microwave repeater site is an integral part of the County's emergency communication system. This license agreement allows the County equipment to remain onsite through January 4, 2030 with an option for that term to be extended through January 4, 2035. The County's consideration for this license is the protection, care and maintenance of the premises. This consideration has included replacement of the building's roof in 2022, with a cost of $117,150. This license is retroactive due to extended discussions between County and USAF staff which began in 2024.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide direction to staff.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Prepared and Resilient County
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: N/A
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