HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 21-287 WCM Fiber MOU
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 21-287
Meeting Date December 16, 2021
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City of McCall and the West Central Mountains Fiber Network
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$0
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
N|A
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Immediate
Information Systems
CC
Originator
Grant Coordinator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
City Council has declared broadband as an essential service. Valley County and surrounding Cities are interested in partnering to create a fiber network partnership. This new partnership
will be named the West Central Mountains Fiber Network. (wcmfiber.com) This MOU will show support for McCall’s intentions to work with Valley County and, in partnership with communities
contained within, to create a county-wide fiber network. This fiber network would be inclusive all of Valley County. The goal is to create a network of communities that work together
toward faster, open access internet with competitive pricing for the whole community. This MOU is the first step toward that community partnership. Additionally, Staff is working toward
the development of a Joint Powers Agreement that outlines the specific authority that the partnership will be responsible for. It is expected that Council will see this agreement in
the near future. This MOU has been reviewed by City Attorneys.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve MOU between The City of McCall and the West Central Mountains Fiber Network and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents.
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