SUBJECT: GENERAL BUSINESS
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Town of Erie Broadband Options - Presentation
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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
PRESENTER: Denise Jakan, IT Director
TIME ESTIMATE: 30 Minutes
only required for non-consent items
FISCAL SUMMARY: N/A
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff requests Board review recommendation and provide direction on options to pursue
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The 2020 Work Plan tasks staff with completing a review of broadband options available to the Town of Erie. The background on this task is that in 2017, the Town commissioned Vantage Point Solutions to complete a Broadband Assessment and Feasibility Study to explore municipal broadband networks and detail options to improve broadband connectivity in the Town. That Study identified multiple options, but recommended against building a full Fiber-to-to-Home Network serving all residents. In 2018 Town voters approved a referendum allowing the Town to pursue various broadband initiatives.
With tonight’s presentation staff will review the conclusions of the Study with the Board and ask the Board to clarify what options the Board wants to pursue.
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation - Erie Broadband Options
2. Erie Broadband Feasibility Study - January 2018