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Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and Council Members 4.3 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent April 4, 2022 Suzanne Fischer, Community Development Director Item Description Reviewed by Agreement with Tekstar d/b/a Arvig, to Peter Beck, City Attorney Expand Broadband Coverage in Elk River. Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested Approve by motion, a Fiber Optic Agreement with Tekstar Communications b/d/a Arvig, to Expand Broadband Coverage in Elk River. Background/Discussion Sherburne County and the City of Elk River recognize that access to high-speed broadband service has become a necessity for businesses and residents. In response to this need, the county developed a Broadband Access Grant Program to assist broadband providers extend their service to the unserved or underserved areas in the county. Arvig, through the county, requested a 25% contribution from the city to augment the county's 75% contribution for the $1.2 million project. Council passed Resolution 22-5 at the Jan. 18, 2022, Council meeting in support of Sherburne County's Broadband Access Grant Program and the city's financial contribution. All proposed expenditures will be charged against the federal ARPA funding received by the county and the city. This project will provide high-speed broadband service to approximately 247 homes and businesses within the City of Elk River which are currently unserved or underserved. Financial Impact $301,305. Mission/Policy/Goal Improve Broadband Connectivity Attachments ■ City Resolution 22-5 ■ Broadband Access Grant Agreement ■ Elk River Project Maps ■ Elk River Areas to be Served List The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires pi ospei ly. M TUREJ Updated.• August 2020