Recommended Workflow for eventual 1080p and 1080i output?

We have a show shooting on HVX-200's (at 720p60, 23.98), and also some HDV footage.
We are editing with FCP 6.0.2 on MacPros, with San Server, and Blackmagic Decklink HD Extreme cards.
We must deliver to two networks:
1) 1080p 23.98
2) 1080i 29.97
(both on HDCam tape)
Shooting/editing hasn't yet begun.
What is our best workflow?
--Should we edit on a 23.98 or 29.97 timebase (I presume we'll need two final sequences for layoff, one at 23.98 and one at 29.97, since one is DF and the other is NDF)?
--To layoff the 1080 masters, should we create 1080 sequences and render; or can the Decklink card upconvert upon edit-to-tape? [I've already tested converting the footage to 1080 with Media Manager, and the computer can barely handle playing it]
--When mixing HD and HDV footage in a timeline, what's the solution for minimal rendering and normal-looking frame-rates?
--Will we need a Tri-Sync generator to Edit-To-Tape at 23.98 via the Decklink card? Or any other hardware we should start acquiring?
--Other issues we should expect?
Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated from those who have been through this before.
Many thanks!

I have tons of experience with this workflow...and I blog about most of it. Here is a post that will enlighten you on a few things:
Little Frog in High Def
Read more of the Sept and Oct archives for more tidbits. The Kona 3 card was a HUGE factor in this. Without it, with your Decklink, you won't be able to do what I did. You'll have to cross convert before you output.
Hire a consultant. Talk to people at post facilities that do this all the time.
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