HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-216 RAPID Broadband Plan ResolutionMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-216
Meeting Date July 23, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Approve Resolution 20-15 Adopting the 2020 RAPID Broadband Master Plan
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Multiple
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
TBD
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
2020-2030
Information Systems
CC
Originator
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In July 2018, Council adopted Resolution 18-15 stating that “broadband internet access is an essential telecommunications service that should be accessible and affordable to residents
of the City of McCall.” Staff would like to discuss and adopt a comprehensive strategic plan in support of the RAPID fiber utility, as was requested at the November 21, 2019 Council
meeting. EntryPoint, LLC was hired to complete the technical analysis and draft the 2020 RAPID Broadband Master Plan. This plan defines the need in McCall for a community owned open-access
fiber utility that will be a unified network where third party commercial internet service providers can offer services and evaluates the existing conditions of available internet services;
defines current customer demand and forecasted growth over time based on historical data; and ultimately describes a 10+ year Capital Improvement Plan. The plan outlines a path forward
in the areas of marketing, financials, construction and network design and anticipates lowering costs, delivering significant improvements in network speeds, additional objectives for
the network include positively impacting economic development, livability, public safety, education, healthcare, emergency communications, smart grid capabilities, efficient government
services, universal access, environmental stewardship, and smart city applications.
Adoption of the proposed RAPID Broadband Master Plan will allow staff to commence a financial funding discussion with City Manager and Finance department to determine a path forward
in the proposed Pilot neighborhood as well as potential ways to fund the yearly buildout through and opt-in LID. Resolution 18-15, draft Resolution 20-15, RAPID Broadband Master Plan,
Fiber Routing and Neighborhood Rollout Maps, and Pilot Test Request letter are attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Resolution 20-15 adopting the 2020 RAPID Broadband Master Plan and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE
ACTION
July 12, 2018
Request to Adopt Resolution 18-15 Recognizing Broadband as an Essential Service and A Presentation on Municipal Networks
April 26, 2019
Municipal Fiber Utility to provide High Speed Internet to Citizenry and Businesses Discussion
August 22, 2019
Request to Approve the Contract with EntryPoint, LLC for consulting services for RAPID
September 27, 2019
Work Session to review financials and buildout options.
November 21, 2019
Work Session and Direction – Municipal Fiber Utility Discussion – Buildout Timelines and Community Interest