HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 19-259 2019 Municipal Fiber - Work SessionMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 19-259
Meeting Date November 21, 2019
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Work Session and Direction – Municipal Fiber Utility Discussion – Buildout Timelines and Community Interest
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
TBD
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
TBD
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
TBD
Information Systems
CC
Originator
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On July 12, 2018, Council approved Resolution 18-15 recognizing internet services to be essential services. Additionally, language in 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….” supports this need.
At the April 26, 2019 Council work session, staff provided a brief history about the project and explained the challenges and goals of providing this service. The staff discussed the
merits of expanding on installed fiber and conduit to create an open fiber network allowing third parties to offer internet services to citizenry and businesses within the City of McCall.
This would be a multi-year project designed to support high speed internet access at lower prices for the community. Council expressed support of the project and gave staff direction
to move forward and bring back more information on the methods for financing this effort.
At the September 26th work session Council reviewed in depth the merits of the different models and reviewed the Rapid Fiber Plan draft, Financing models and Cost Projections. Staff
was asked to show community interest and provide cost projections related to a 5-year buildout vs the originally proposed 10-year
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Review the community heat map showing community interest and pricing information regarding buildout timelines and provide direction to staff.
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
September 27, 2019
Work Session to review financials and buildout options.