HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2021-127RESOLUTION NO. 2021-127
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL RATIFYING SUBMITTAL OF THE
BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT AS A PROJECT NOMINATION FOR
SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS' ONE VOICE TRIP
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WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is again developing
regional priorities in preparation for the annual "One Voice" lobbying trip to Washington, D.C.,
which presents an opportunity for all jurisdictions in the county to work cooperatively to secure
Federal funds; and
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2021, City Council accepted the City of Lodi Broadband
Feasibility Study completed by Magellan Advisors, LLC, and the results of the Study included a
phased implementation approach; and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 includes upgrading the City's existing fiber infrastructure to
support the City's existing and future needs, as well as adding extra capacity to support
potential future broadband services in Lodi; and
WHEREAS, Phase 2 entails Lodi developing a public-private partnership with a
broadband provider aligned with the City's goals and leveraging the fiber backbone to bring new
fiber connectivity to residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Phase 3 focuses on deployment of new fiber directly around the backbone,
in cost-effective and incremental ways; and
WHEREAS, Phase 4 considers a broader deployment of fiber to all homes and
businesses within the City, building on prior Phases' successes; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated cost for the Broadband Infrastructure Project is
approximately $45 million; and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 is estimated to cost approximately $1 million and funding is
currently being requested through the City's Annual Capital Improvement Program budget
process for Fiscal Year 2021/22 to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
(ARPA); and
WHEREAS, the One Voice request, submitted to SJCOG on April 19, 2021, includes the
total estimated request of $44 million, which represents the total estimated project cost less the
Phase 1 costs proposed to be funded by the ARPA; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Broadband Infrastructure Project could eventually leverage
the City's network to cost-effectively provide fiber -based internet services, either directly or
through partnerships with private broadband providers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby ratify
the submittal of the City of Lodi Broadband Infrastructure Project as a project nomination for the
San Joaquin Council of Governments' One Voice trip; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the
City Manager to submit and/or execute any additional required documents to complete the One
Voice submittal for this project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (adopted 11/6/19, Resolution No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to
make minor revisions to the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation
or term, and to make clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: May 5, 2021
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2021-127 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held May 5, 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 CUSMIR
City Clerk
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