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This Tower has served as a safe, reliable source for wireless services for the community for twenty years and will continue to do so if renewed. Its continued existence decreases the need for additional new wireless facilities in the community by providing existing wireless coverage and capacity. The availability of wireless communication service enhances community safety and is increasingly relied upon by civil defense and other safety officers as well as the general public in times of emergencies. Wireless communication service also provides a convenience to residents and is an attractive service to businesses. The Tower is structurally compliant with all local,state,and federal regulations as certified by a Nebraska licensed engineer and is regularly maintained by qualified technicians to assure that it operates at optimal levels. It does not require public facilities and services because it is a passive use-there is no additional burden on municipal services such as sewers,police, or fire protection. The facility requires no water or sewer services, and will not generate objectionable noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors,heat, glare or other effects. The Tower is totally compatible with the surrounding area. Having operated on the subject property for twenty years, the Tower fits in with the surrounding area visually and operates in a safe,nonintrusive manner. By continuing to provide necessary wireless services to the area as the only existing tower in the vicinity, the Tower will promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of Hall County. VI. CONCLUSION This Tower has been a constant for years, with the surrounding community growing with it and relying on its presence for wireless service. Its longstanding existence on the property and its consistent service reliability are indicative of its belonging in community. The Tower, if renewed, will continue to have a great benefit to the community. For the foregoing reasons, as well as to satisfy the mandate of the Federal Government to provide wireless communications services in the United States as set forth in the Telecommunications Act of 1996, codified at 47 U.S.C. §332(c)(7)(B), American Tower respectfully requests that Conditional Use Permit renewal be granted in order to allow the continued operation of this wireless communications facility.