HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-176 Idaho CARES Act Broadband GrantMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-176
Meeting Date July 8, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for approval to submit two Idaho Broadband CARES Act Grant applications to support implementation of RAPID
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
Up to $750,000
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Idaho CARES Act allocation for Broadband via Idaho Commerce
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Deadline: July 16, 2021
Information Systems
CC
Supporter
Grant Coordinator
Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In 2020, the state of Idaho allocated $50M of its federal CARES Act allocation to support the installation of broadband infrastructure through a competitive grant program administered
by Idaho Commerce. $10M was not utilized at that time and is now being made available through a second grant application opportunity. Applicants are allowed to submit more than one
project for funding consideration.
The grant eligibility criteria indicate that the City of McCall has two broadband infrastructure improvements (RAPID) planned for completion by December 31, 2021 that are eligible for
grant support. Local matching funds are not required.
Grant applications for two 2021 RAPID projects are proposed:
Installation of approximately 4 miles of conduit and fiber to complete the western most portion of a city fiber loop along Deinhard Ln. and Boydstun St. from the airport west and closing
the loop at St. Luke’s McCall. This project includes installation of free public wireless access points at the airport, Rotary Park, and St. Luke’s Hospital. The total project budget
and grant request is $720,000.
Neighborhood level pilot project as identified in the RAPID strategic plan adopted by Council to establish a fiber distribution loop within city streets and bring fiber to the home in
an area of primarily full-time residents, including 12 deed-restricted local housing units. The total estimated project budget and grant request is $194,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submittal of two Idaho CARES Act Broadband Grants and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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