REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 17, 2020
FROM
TERRY W. THOMPSON, Director, Real Estate Services Department
LARRY AINSWORTH, Chief Information Officer, Information Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Lease Agreement with the United States of America for Land for the Information Services Department in the Oak Hills Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve an approximately 30-year Communications Use Lease Agreement with the United States of America, acting through the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, for the use of approximately 800 square feet of land for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a County of San Bernardino public safety communication facility, located at the Cajon Summit Communication Site in the Oak Hills Area, commencing upon full execution of the Communication Use Lease Agreement through December 31, 2050 at no rental cost to the County.
2. Adopt a finding of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act and direct the Clerk of the Board to post the Notice of Exemption for the project.
(Presenter: Terry W. Thompson, Director, 387-5252)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). There are no rents payable by the County for this approximately 30-year lease. While the lease typically requires the payment of rent as determined by the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service (DA-FS), acting on behalf of the United States of America (US), DA-FS waives collection of lease fees from governmental users under current guidelines. Other costs associated with this lease, which are considered minimal, include utilities and maintenance, whic...
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