TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
Lisa Jenkins, Interim Information Technology Director
SUBJECT:Title
Consider Approval of the South Bay Fiber Network Letter of Commitment (Interim Information Technology Director Jenkins).
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the South Bay Fiber Network Letter of Commitment.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Approval of the Letter of Commitment has no fiscal implications at this time. Once the fiber network has been established and is operational, the City will have the opportunity to acquire broadband access service. As indicated in the letter of commitment, the City anticipates utilizing two broadband connections. Each connection fee is $1,000 per month, or $24,000 annually. Monthly broadband charges are paid from the the Information Technology Department's approved operating budget.
BACKGROUND:
The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) has been working toward establishing a broadband, fiber-optic network "ring," with the goal of providing South Bay agencies access to a robust and redundant fiber network for the transmission of internet traffic and other data, as well as providing an alternative broadband access point. Once completed, the fiber-optic network will provide cost effective, high speed broadband to municipalities throughout the South Bay sub-region. This network, known as the South Bay Fiber Network (SBFN), will support enhancements to the region's mobility and accessibility systems and to the networks that provide community services to South Bay residents.
DISCUSSION:
As higlighted during the June 18, 2019, City Council meeting, the City of Manhattan Beach will be utilizing the SBFN infrastructure ring to support transportation improvement efforts associated with the recently-awarded $5.44 million grant for the City's Manhattan ...
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