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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE OHIO DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGENCY FOR A LOCAL GOVERNMENT INNOVATION PROGRAM GRANT TO FUND THE VELOCITY BROADBAND “FIBER TO THE HOME” FEASIBILITY STUDY.
Executive Summary: The Local Government Innovation Program has funds available to promote shared services and reduced costs. The program provides up to $50,000 in grant funding for feasibility studies that could be utilized for the Velocity Broadband “Fiber to the Home” Feasibility Study.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Staff seeks authorization to apply for grant funding for a study to assess the need for and feasibility of home fiber throughout Hudson, to develop a buildout strategy and determine a funding source.
Timing Considerations
The grant application is due March 21, 2016.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager or her designee to submit an application to the Ohio Development Services Agency for a Local Government Innovation Program Grant for the Velocity Broadband “Fiber to the Home” Feasibility Study.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director
Bill Hilbish, IS Manager
Rhonda Kadish, Grants Coordinator