Legislation Details

File #: 21-00267    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/9/2021 In control: Special Workshop
On agenda: 3/22/2021 Final action: 3/22/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: 5G TECHNOLOGY AND THE CITY OF PENSACOLA
Sponsors: Casey Jones

DISCUSSION ITEM

 

SPONSOR:                     City Council Member Casey Jones

 

SUBJECT:  

 

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5G TECHNOLOGY AND THE CITY OF PENSACOLA

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SUMMARY:

                                          

There has been much discussion regarding the 5G technology, installation and placement of small cell towers within taxpayer rights of way, possible health concerns and state mandated preemptions.

 

This discussion item will give City Council the opportunity to be updated on the policies and procedures currently being undertaken by the City as well as what opportunities there might be available to impact our State Legislature regarding preemptions currently impacting municipalities.

 

PRIOR ACTION:                     

 

September 10, 2020 - Presentation regarding 5G Technology.

 

Within the City’s 2020 Legislative Initiatives - Support for the recension of 2019 SB 1000 - 5G small cell towners, restoring balance of power to the City of Pensacola to determine installations in taxpayer owned right of way.

 

STAFF CONTACT:

 

Don Kraher, Council Executive

 

ATTACHMENTS:

 

None

 

PRESENTATION:     No