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CITY OF LODI
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Ratifying Submittal of Broadband Infrastructure Project as
Project Nomination for San Joaquin Council of Governments' One Voice Trip
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2021
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution ratifying the submittal of the Broadband
Infrastructure Project as a project nomination for the San Joaquin
Council of Governments' One Voice trip.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: 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. The One Voice
trip is an opportunity for all jurisdictions in the county to work cooperatively to secure Federal funds.
On February 17, 2021, City Council accepted the City of Lodi Broadband Feasibility Study completed
by Magellan Advisors, LLC. The results of the Study included a phased implementation approach as
as follows:
Phase 1 includes upgrading the existing fiber backbone to support the City's growing needs across
many departments and applications. The City of Lodi currently owns and maintains approximately 20
miles of fiber used to support communications for public safety, data collection for utility billing, utility
operation software platforms, as well as citywide data and communication efforts. The existing fiber
backbone is reaching the end of its useful life and additional fiber will be needed over the next 10
years to support existing and build upon future City and utility connectivity needs as well as enable a
platform for possible opportunities benefitting Lodi residents and businesses. Phase I will include
completing a full engineering design of the fiber backbone rebuild to identify all requirements and
constraints; allocating funding for the upgrade; and developing a Request for Proposals to select a
construction contractor for the rebuild. The new fiber backbone would be dimensioned with extra
capacity that could be used to support potential future broadband services in Lodi.
Phase 2 entails Lodi developing a public-private partnership with a broadband provider that is aligned
with the City's goals and leveraging the fiber backbone to bring new fiber connectivity to residential
and/or business communities. The City would issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to solicit potential
broadband partners and negotiate long-term agreements to provide services over the municipal
infrastructure. This would give the City a detailed understanding of the provider landscape and allow
Lodi to select a partner that is best aligned with the City's interests.
Phase 3 focuses on deployment of new fiber directly around the backbone, in cost-effective
and incremental ways. Within 1,500 feet of the backbone, the City could reach nearly 10,000 homes
and businesses, creating an opportunity to build additional fiber into these areas with a lower cost
structure than without the fiber backbone.
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Adopt Resolution Ratifying Submittal of Broadband Infrastructure Project as Project Nomination for San Joaquin Council of Governments' One Voice Trip
May 5, 2021
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Phase 4 considers a broader deployment of fiber to all homes and businesses within the City, building
on the prior Phases' successes. This phase could bring fiber broadband services to more
neighborhoods, business districts or the entire City, based on the community's need. To do so would
require significant capital investment by the City and is estimated at approximately $45 million.
Phase 1 of the Broadband Infrastructure Project, is estimated to cost approximately $1,000,000. This
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). 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: 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.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Jeff & eimer (Apr 20,202115:30 PUT)
Jeff Berkheimer
Electric Utility Director
RESOLUTION 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
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
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
IJENNI�EUMIR
City Clerk
2021-127