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The time limit is extended if a state statute, federal law or court order requires a process prior to approval and the time periods tor the stated process make it impossible to act in 60 days. Tune is extended if prior approval is required by a state or federal agency. Fmally, an agency may extend the timeline by providing written notice to the applicant The notification reasons and anticipated length of extension must be included and may not exceed 60 days unless approved by the applicant With agreement by an applicant a process such as a complex or controversial rezoning ran be extended beyond the 60-day time limit This provisior* may prevent premature denials by agencies faced with the more difficult actions. The act is effective July 1,1995 for any aRjlicablc request submitted after that date. (VII) 800 MHz RADIO SYSTEM (Laws 1995, Chapter 195) An independent Metropolitan Radio Board is established to supervise and oversee the first-phase planning and implementation of a shared metro-wide radio system. The board will ensure the operation and maintenance of the system in such a way that subsequent phases can be addrri. Staff will be provided by the Met Council until user fees become available July 1997. The board’s plan for the first-phase backbone of the region-wide system must be based on Mn/Dot’s recommendations. Mn/Dot is directed to contract for construction or lease of the first phase and is responsible for ownership and (^ration. The total initial cost is about $30 million. The backbone system will serve Mn/Dot, Metro Transit, metro area highway patrol and possibly the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). Counties must do a county-wide plan including cities (which must cooperate). First-class cities will do an individual plan. Participation in the 800 MHz radio system is voluntary. Cities or counties may join at any ume. Capital funding includes $10 million in revenue bonds for Public Safety Mutual Aid, $3 million in transit bonds and an agreement that $15 million state bonds will be a high priority for the 1996 state bonding bill. Th» nublic safety and operational costs will be paid primarily from up to four cents of the 911 telephone tax. $194,000 was appropriated firom state highway funds to secure the necessary radio channels from the FCC and to cover other preliminary costs. 1995 Policy Narrative 15