HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 18-177 Broadband Resolution and Municipal NetworksMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 18-177
Meeting Date July 12, 2018
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to Adopt Resolution 18-15 Recognizing Broadband as an Essential Service and A Presentation on Municipal Networks
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
/
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
None
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
N/A
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Resolution ASAP; Municipal Networks are ongoing capital projects
Information Systems
Originator
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Information Systems staff will present a proposed Resolution recognizing broadband as an essential service, provide background on broadband, universal service and the linkage between
data and economic development. A presentation and discussion will follow on short and long-term opportunities for constructing and leveraging municipal networks to benefit residents
and economic development. Robert Peterson of EntryPoint Networks, a technology consultant for the City, will co-present.
This initiative supports implementation of the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan’s Policy 2.5 “Improve broadband and fiber optic capacity within the city….” and Policy 5.2 “Explore ways
of expanding high speed internet and fiber optic access to public buildings, businesses and residences….”
Attached is Resolution 18-15, declaring broadband to be an essential service. The resolution has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution 18-15 declaring broadband to be an essential service, providing an effective date; and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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