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Board OKs $32,010 RF-planning software to prepare FCC filings and manage licenses
Summary
The board approved purchasing RF planning software (quote $32,009.95) to generate contour maps and manage licensing; staff recommended district ownership with a possible MOU to share costs with Eagle Communications.
Ken recommended the board purchase RF contour-mapping software rather than using outside contractors for each license filing, presenting a quote (EST 02209) priced at $32,009.95 that includes the first year of topography and support. "I recommend that we own the software no matter what," Ken said, arguing that owning the tool will save recurring contractor fees and provide internal capacity to maintain licensing records.
Members expressed interest in seeing a short recorded presentation to ensure the board understands the tool, but Ken stressed a time constraint because the district must prepare licenses within two to three weeks for the March 19 window. After discussion, the motion to purchase the software and pursue a shared-use MOU with Eagle Communications passed by voice vote.
