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Authorization To Execute a Renewal Sublease Contract for the Transmission of Los Angeles Unified School District Broadcasts
Facilities Services Division
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Brief Description:
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(Authorization To Execute a Renewal Sublease Contract for the Transmission of Los Angeles Unified School District Broadcasts) Recommends approval to authorize the Chief Facilities Executive/designee to negotiate and execute a 9.5-year (July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2035) renewal sublease with Public Media Group of Southern California (PBS SoCal/KCET) for KLCS-TV transmitter space on Mount Wilson. This agreement will ensure continued transmission of LAUSD educational programming and Board meetings. The proposed rent is $140,826.05 for the remainder of 2026 (reflecting a mid-year start and a 3.5% increase from 2025), increasing to $281,652.09 annually for Years 2-5 with no increase during that period. In Year 6, rent increases by 3.5% to $291,509.91 annually for the remainder of the term. An annual equipment fee of $64,498.40 (1% increase from 2025) will apply for Years 1-5, increasing to $65,143.38 in Year 6, representing the District's 50% share of a backup generator with a total estimated value of sublease $3,340,943.69.
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Recommendation
Action Proposed:
Authorize the Chief Facilities Executive, or her designee, to extend the existing sublease agreement with KCET for the KLCS-TV transmitter space located at Mount Wilson tower for a term of nine and one-half (9.5) years, commencing July 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2035, with a total estimated sublease value of $3,340,943.69.
This authorization also includes the execution of the sublease renewal agreement and any related instruments necessary to effectuate the extension.
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Background:
The District has subleased approximately 995 square feet of space for transmission equipment and tower (antenna) use at the KLCS-TV facility on Mount Wilson since August 15, 1984. The sublease has been extend...
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