HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-251 CARES Act Broadband Grant AgreementMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-251
Meeting Date September 10, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for approval of Idaho Broadband Grant Agreement for the McCall RAPID project
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$771,063
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
Federal CARES Act funding through the State of Idaho
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
Completion before 12-15-20
Information Systems
Supporter
Economic Development
Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a Federal Program to provide
emergency assistance for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.
Under the Idaho CARES Act Broadband Program, The City of McCall is eligible to receive an apportionment of CARES Act funding distributed through the State of Idaho, Department of Commerce.
On August 26, 2020, Idaho Commerce announced that the City of McCall has been approved for $771,063 in Idaho Broadband CARES Act funding to support implementation of McCall’s RAPID broadband
effort. This grant funding will be used to install and splice fiber throughout the entirety of conduit already in the ground (~12 miles), provide wireless service in 5 separate locations
across the City for public access for distance learning, and complete the bid alternate route of the Buried Conduit, Phase 2 project. These funds are required to be spent on shovel
ready projects that can be completed before December 15, 2020.
At its August 27, 2020 meeting, Council accepted the grant award pending review of the grant agreement. Idaho Commerce has provided the attached Idaho Broadband Grant Agreement and it
has been reviewed by staff and the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Idaho Broadband Grant Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE
ACTION
June 18, 2020
Council approved submission of an Idaho CARES Act Broadband Grant application
August 27, 2020
Council approved to accept the Idaho CARES Act Broadband Grant award of $771,063.