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RESOLUTION NO.
12-04
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO
RECOMMEND A PLAN AND AN IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, its citizens, businesses, and public offices,
will benefit from a coordinated approach to planning for the technology and
telecommunications environment that supports vital communication channels and seeks
to provide an innovative approach to broadband communications services as a building
block for the city's goals and guiding principles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, creates the
City Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Task Force whose
charge includes:
A. Reviewing the existing information technology and
telecommunications infrastructure used by the city, available
telecommunications services, rights-of-way management strategies, and
telecommunications regulatory structure.
B. Identifying the telecommunications needs of the community
(government, schools, business, public) and how to best meet those needs.
C. Developing a Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure
Vision and Policies statement that provides direction for the plan and
guides the implementation of telecommunications technologies in support
of community interests, local governance, and consistent with the city's
goals and guiding principles.
D. Developing a comprehensive telecommunications strategy and
regulatory framework plan to support a coordinated regional information
infrastructure that provides accessible and affordable high-speed
connectivity for citizens, public institutions, and businesses.
Section 2. That the Mayor shall appoint two Council Members who shall appoint
two Fayetteville citizens as Co -Chairs of the City Technology and Telecommunications
Infrastructure Planning Task Force.
Section 3. That the Co -Chairs of the City Technology and Telecommunications
Infrastructure Planning Task Force shall appoint 8 Fayetteville citizens as members to
promote the interests and represent constituents from the government, schools, general
public, and business sectors (two for each area). These appointments will be made by the
Co -Chairs after advertising and promotion in local newspapers. At least one member
from both the City Administration and the City Telecommunications Board will be
named. Staff support will be negotiated by Co -Chairs with City Administration. The
Task Force may seek budgetary support from the City Council.
Section 4. That the City Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure
Planning Task Force shall present its strategy and implementation plan to the City
Council no later than December, 2004.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 3rd day of February, 2004.
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ATTEST:
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SO' 1 RA SMITH, City Clerk
APPROVED:
By:
DAN COODV, Mayor
NAME OF FILE:
CROSS REFERENCE:
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Resolution No. 12-04
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1.15 04
memo to mayor & city council
draft resolution
staff review form
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2.9.04
memo to Hugh Eamest
NOTES.
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FA YETTEVILLE
THE CITY OF FAYE7TEV/LLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
To: The Mayor and City Council
From: Hugh Earnest
Chief Administrative Officer
Date: January 15, 2004
Subject: Establishing a Task Force to Address Telecommunications Issues
Recommendation
That the City Council adopt the resolution as attached.
Background
For several years various individuals on the City Telecommunication Board, as well as
many interested citizens, have suggested that the City would be well served by the
creation of a task force to address a number of issues revolving around the issue of
telecommunications. Most agree that those cities and regions that remain current in the
application and use of appropriate technology are far more likely to remain viable and
desirable locations in which to live and work. The challenge before this city at this time
is how best to address this complex issue in a timely fashion without a high level of
expenditure.
Current Situation
The City's Telecommunication Board, under the very capable leadership of Susan
Cromwell has developed a charge for a task force and has also participated in the
preparation of a resolution that addresses the following items.
• A clear set of directions has been formulated for the task force
• The City Council will appoint two council members who will then name two
Fayetteville residents to co-chair the task force
• The co-chairs will then appoint 12 Fayetteville citizens to serve on the task force.
These citizens will represent constituents from government, schools, general
public and the business sectors.
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• Ex -officio representation from City administration and the Telecommunication
Board will be chosen.
The task force will be expected to have its report completed by December 2004.
Budget Impact
There will be staff time committed to this effort. In addition, it may be necessary to
secure the services of a consultant to assist the committee in working through the issues
surrounding this topic. This will depend on input from the task force and a further
discussion with the council.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A TASK FORCE TO
RECOMMEND A PLAN AND AN IMPLEMENTATION
STRATEGY FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS POLICY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville, its citizens, businesses, and public offices,
will benefit from a coordinated approach to planning for the technology and
telecommunications environment that supports vital communication channels and seeks
to provide an innovative approach to broadband communications services as a building
block for the city's goals and guiding principles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section I. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas, creates the
City Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Task Force whose
charge includes:
A. Reviewing the existing information technology and
telecommunications infrastructure used by the city, available
telecommunications services, rights-of-way management strategies, and
telecommunications regulatory structure.
B. Identifying the telecommunications needs of the community
(government, schools, business, public) and how to best meet those needs.
C. Developing a Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure
Vision and Policies statement that provides direction for the plan and
guides the implementation of telecommunications technologies in support
of community interests, local governance, and consistent with the city's
goals and guiding principles
D. Developing a comprehensive telecommunications strategy and
regulatory framework plan to support a coordinated regional information
infrastructure that provides accessible and affordable high-speed
connectivity for citizens, public institutions, and businesses.
Section 2. That the Mayor shall appoint two Council Members who shall appoint
two Fayetteville citizens as Co -Chairs of the City Technology and Telecommunications
Infrastructure Planning Task Force.
Section 3. That the Co -Chairs of the City Technology and Telecommunications
Infrastructure Planning Task Force shall appoint 8 Fayetteville citizens as members to
promote the interests and represent constituents from the government, schools, general
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public, and business sectors (two for each area). These appointments will be made by the
Co -Chairs after advertising and promotion in local newspapers. At least one member
from both the City Administration and the City Telecommunications Board will be
named. Staff support will be negotiated by Co -Chairs with City Administration. The
Task Force may seek budgetary support from the City Council.
Section 4. That the City Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure
Planning Task Force shall present its strategy and implementation plan to the City
Council no later than December, 2004.
PASSED and APPROVED this the 3rd day of February, 2004.
APPROVED: flQ
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DAN COODY, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
STAFF tIEW FORM - NON-FINANCIAL OBIGATION
XAGENDA REQUEST
For the Fayetteville City Council Meeting of: February 3, 2004
FROM:
Hugh Eamest
Name
Chief Administrative Officer
Division Department
ACTION REQUIRED: A resolution establishing a Task Force to recommend a comprehensive
Telecommunications policy to the City Council
SUMMARY EXPLANATION: Memo attached with Resolution.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
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FAYETTEVI LLE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
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Hugh Eamest
Administration
From Clarice Buffalohead-Pearman
City Clerk Division
Date. February 9, 2004
Re: Resolution 12-04
Attached is a copy of the above resolution passed by the City Council, February 3, 2004,
establishing the Technology and Telecommunications Infrastructure Planning Task Force; and
setting forth the duties and members of said task force
This resolution will be recorded in the city clerk's office and microfilmed. If anything else is
needed please let the clerk's office know.
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