HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 22-083 WCM Joint Powers
McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 22-083
Meeting Date April 1, 2022
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request Adoption of Resolution 22-10 Approving a Joint Powers Agreement 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. At the December 16, 2022 City Council agreed to an MOU showing support for McCall’s intentions to work with Valley County,
North Adams County and, in partnership with communities contained within, create a regional open access fiber network. This new partnership will be named the West Central Mountains
Fiber Network (wcmfiber.com). This fiber network would be inclusive to all of Valley County and North Adams 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 Joint Powers Agreement is the legal document that outlines the specific authority that the
partnership will be responsible for. This Joint Powers Agreement has been reviewed by City and County Attorneys.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution 22-10 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement between The City of McCall and the West Central Mountains Fiber Network and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents.
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
August 22, 2019
Request to Approve the Contract with EntryPoint, LLC for consulting services for RAPID
September 27, 2019
Work Session to review financials and buildout options.
November 21, 2019
Work Session and Direction – Municipal Fiber Utility Discussion – Buildout Timelines and Community Interest
December 16, 2021
Approved MOU between The City of McCall and the West Central Mountains Fiber Network