HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem L March 13, 2000
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor Yost and Members of the City Council
Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager
FROM: Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Chief
SUBJECT: COAST GUARD VHF-FM ANTENNA
SUMMARY
That council approve a contract between the United States Coast Guard and the City of Seal
Beach to place a VHF-FM radio direction finding antenna on the roof of Lifeguard Tower "0"
located on the City's municipal pier.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this contract is to place a VHF-FM radio direction finding antenna on the roof of
Lifeguard Tower "0" located on the City's municipal pier. The antenna itself is approximately
four feet tall and no wider than twenty-nine inches. This antenna will be operated, maintained
and repaired by the United States Coast Guard. Its purpose will be to locate and respond to
mariner distress calls on VHF-FM frequencies. Not only will this antenna allow the Coast Guard
to better serve the mariners of our local waters, but also enhance relations between the City of
Seal Beach, its Lifeguard Department, and the United States Coast Guard.
FINDINGS
The City of Seal Beach will provide space on the tower roof to mount the antenna, and grant
access to the pier and tower "0" building given advance notice from the United States Coast
Guard or its agents unless in the case of emergency. The United States Coast Guard is a self-
insured entity, and will hold the City harmless, from claims for damage or loss of property,
personal injury or death caused by the acts or omissions of the government, its officers,
employees and agents in the use of the premises.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no fiscal impact to the City. All costs will be incurred by the United States Coast
Guard.
Agenda Item: A
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Coast Guard VHF-FM Antenna
RECOMMENDATION
Upon approval of consent calendar, approve and authorize the contract with the United States
Coast Guard to place a VHF-FM antenna on the roof of Lifeguard Tower "0".
Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Chief
NOTED AND APPROVED
Kith R. Till, ityManager