HomeMy WebLinkAbout35-10 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO. 35-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DIVISION TO APPLY FOR A BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION FOR
APPROXIMATELY $562,500.00 TO FUND FIBER-OPTIC CONNECTIVITY
TO VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
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 hereby authorizes
the Information Technology Division to apply for a Broadband Technology Opportunities
Program Grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for
approximately $562,500.00 to fund fiber-optic connectivity to various city facilities.
PASSED and APPROVED this 2nd day of March, 2010.
APPROVED:
Bv:
` e NELD JO ' 1 �� , Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
City Council Agenda Items
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Contracts, Leases or Agreements
3/2/2010
City Council Meeting Date
Agenda Items Only
Information Technology
Division
Action Required:
Approval of resolution authorizing the submittal of a Broadband Techno)ogy Opportunities Program (BTOP) grant.
Finance
Department
187, 500.00
Cost of this request
4470-9470-5801.00
Account Number
08027
Project Number
Budgeted Item
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205,000.00
Category / Project Budget
Fiber Conectivity btwn City Bldgs
Program Category / Project Name
Funds Used to Date Program / Project Category Name
205,000.00 Sales Tax Capital Improvement
Remaining Balance Fund Name
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THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
ARKANSAS
www.acces.sfayetteville.org
TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)
(479) 521-1316
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
To: Fayetteville City Council
Thru: Mayor Lioneld Jordan
Don Marr, Chief of Staff
From: Scott Huddleston, IT Director
Date: February 26, 2010
Subject: Resolution authorizing the submittal of a Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Grant
application.
RECOMMENDATION
Fayetteville City Administration recommends approval of a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Broadband
Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) Grant Application for approximately $562,500 from the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to provide funding for fiber connectivity to various
City facilities.
BACKGROUND
This round of BTOP funding focuses on middle mile broadband projects connecting key anchor institutions
including: public safety institutions, community support organizations, and other government facilities. If awarded,
the BTOP grant would provide 75% (562,500) of the total project cost ($750,000) with the remaining 25%
($187,500) being the required local match.
DISCUSSION
Providing fiber connections to our remote sites brings numerous benefits. The increased connection speed will allow
greater productivity as well as access to resources that are currently inaccessible due to the lack of bandwidth and the
resulting slow connection speed. Providing higher bandwidth to these sites will bring unity to the network and
provide a rich platform for collaboration between divisions. Fiber optic cable is not as susceptible to the elements as
the current connection, and thus will provide a more stable connection. With the BTOP funding, the City will be
able to connect more sites utilizing buried verses aerial fiber optic cable. While buried fiber is more costly, it
provides better protection from natural and man-made hazards like the ice storm of 2009. This project will provide
secure connectivity to the following sites: Transportation, Solid Waste, Fleet, Parks, Animal Services, Water/Sewer,
Fire Station #3, Yvonne Richardson Center, and the Fayetteville Senior Center.
BUDGET IMPACT
Fiber infrastructure connectivity is a budgeted capital improvement project. The BTOP Grant proceeds will be
combined with the City's budgeted funds. If awarded, a budget adjustment recognizing the grant revenue will be
processed when the grant approval is received.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION TO APPLY FOR A BROADBAND
TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT FROM
THE NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION FOR APPROXIMATELY
$562,500.00 TO FUND FIBER-OPTIC CONNECTIVITY TO
VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
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
hereby authorizes the Information Technology Division to apply for a Broadband
Technology Opportunities Program Grant from the National
Telecommunications and Information Administration for approximately
$562,500.00 to fund fiber-optic connectivity to various city facilities.
PASSED and APPROVED this 6th day of March, 2010.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer
Fiber Cost Estimation
Construction
Trenching
Conduit
Cable
Equipment
Termination
Switches
Testing
Engineering
Design/Consulting
Contingency
**estimates based on approx 30,000 linear feet
$300,000.00
$120,000.00
$40,000.00
$25,000.00
$150,000.00
$35,000.00
$30,000.00
$50,000.00
$750,000.00
Proposed Site Connectivity
Transportation
Solid Waste
Fleet Operations
Parks and Recreation
Animal Services
Water & Sewer Operations
Fire Station #3
Yvonne Richardson Center
Fayetteville Senior Center
1525 S Happy Hollow Rd
1560 S Happy Hollow Rd
1525 S Happy Hollow Rd
1455 S Happy Hollow Rd
1640 S Armstrong Ave
2435 S Industrial Dr
1050 S Happy Hollow Rd
240 E Rock St
945 S College