HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2021-35RESOLUTION NO. 2021-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING CITY OF
LODI BROADBAND FEASIBILITY STUDY COMPLETED BY MAGELLAN
ADVISORS, LLC, OF DENVER, COLORADO
WHEREAS, in March 2020, the Lodi City Council approved a Professional Services
Agreement with Magellan Advisors, LLC, of Denver, Colorado, to perform a comprehensive
Broadband Feasibility Study; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the study was to evaluate the opportunities to expand Lodi's
existing fiber-optic network to meet the City's growing needs for fiber connectivity as well as
consider what additional future opportunities the fiber expansion could yield for the City in terms
of enhancing local broadband services for residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Magellan has provided a comprehensive study that will allow Lodi to make
informed decisions regarding the existing fiber-optic network as well as available business models
and deployment options going forward; and
WHEREAS, the results of the study, including recommendations regarding a phased
implementation approach, were presented to the City Council during its January 19, 2021
Shirtsleeve Session; and
WHEREAS, as recommended by Magellan, the initial phase will include upgrading the
existing fiber backbone to support the City's growing needs across many departments and
applications; and
WHEREAS, the estimated cost associated with the initial phase of rebuilding and
expanding the City's existing fiber-optic network is approximately $950,000; and
WHEREAS, the new fiber backbone would be dimensioned with extra capacity that could
be used to support potential future broadband services in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, actual project and funding approval requests will be brought back to Council
for consideration as part of a future annual budget process.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby accept
the City of Lodi Broadband Feasibility Study completed by Magellan Advisors, LLC, of Denver,
Colorado, attached hereto.
Dated: February 17, 2021
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-35 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 17, 2021 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, and
Mayor Nakanishi
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
JENNIFER USMIR
s City Clerk
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