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UPDATE ON SMALL-CELL WIRELESS (5G) PERMITTING IN MARTIN COUNTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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Over the past five years, telecommunications companies have been developing a network of small wireless communication facilities to deliver 5G cellular service nationwide. This item will provide an update on the permitting of small-cell wireless infrastructure within Martin County.
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DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PREPARED BY: Name: Matthew Hammond, PE
Title: Assistant County Engineer
REQUESTED BY: Board of County Commissioners
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Over the past five years, telecommunications companies have been developing a network of small wireless communication facilities, generally within public rights-of-way, to deliver 5G cellular service nationwide. Small-cell networks are composed of small radio antennas that are attached to existing and new utility poles. To support this technology, the Federal Communications Commission and State of Florida passed an order and legislation pre-empting much of local control over small-cell cellular installations, giving wireless providers significant discretion over where they install each wireless node, restricting fees that local governments can charge, and providing narrow timelines for approval of permits.
A presentation on the permitting of small-cell wireless infrastructure within Martin County will be provided at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
The presentation will be provided by Supplemental Memorandum.
ISSUES:
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LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable law, has identified and addressed legal risks, and has developed strategies for legal defensibility.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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Hear the presentation.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
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☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
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