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  County Administrator's Report     16. 8.    
BCC Regular Meeting Technical/Public Service Consent  
Meeting Date: 12/10/2015  
Issue:    Hosting Agreement with Earth Networks, Inc. for the Collection of Real-time Weather Data
From: Mike Weaver
Department: Public Safety  
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning the Hosting Agreement with Earth Networks, Inc., for the Collection of Real-Time Weather Data - Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Hosting Agreement between Escambia County, Florida, and Earth Networks, Inc., for the provision of allowing Earth Networks, Inc., to install a WeatherBug Weather Station and camera for access by Escambia County Public Safety and WEAR TV 3 at the Perdido Key Fire Station to collect real-time weather data:

A. Approve the Hosting Agreement to enable Earth Networks, Inc., to install a WeatherBug Weather Station at the Perdido Key Fire Station commencing the date filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Escambia County, Florida, to continue for a term of one year and be automatically renewed for 12-month periods until terminated by either party; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Hosting Agreement.
BACKGROUND:
Earth Networks, Inc., manufactures and deploys WeatherBug Weather Stations, each system being comprised of a weather sensor suite, a master control unit, a digital display, a communications device and a sensor shelter for collection, display and dissemination of real-time and historical data.  Earth Networks, Inc., will place it at the Perdido Key Fire Station, at no cost to the County, 1 HD Pan/Tilt/Zoom camera and 1 weather station, including all hardware and software to collect and report real-time and historical weather data and/or digital camera images via the Internet.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
N/A
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
Senior Assistant County Attorney Stephen West approved the documentation as to form and legal sufficiency on November 19, 2015.
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
Agreements require approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Upon BCC approval and proper execution, Michael D. Weaver, Public Safety Department Director, will oversee implementation of the Agreement and work in close cooperation with Earth Networks, Inc., representatives.

Attachments
Hosting Agreement

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