Title
A MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO PROVIDE A NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND BUSINESS PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL BROADBAND SERVICE.
Executive Summary: Passage of this motion will give staff the ability to ask for RFP’s to provide a needs assessment and business plan for residential broadband service, which will provide the information necessary to determine the timing and costs associated with providing broadband internet to City of Hudson residents.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Passage of this motion will give staff the ability to ask for RFP’s to provide a needs assessment and business plan for residential broadband service, which will provide the information necessary to determine the timing and costs associated with providing broadband internet to City of Hudson residents.
Timing Considerations
Staff would like to have the Request for Proposals issued by the end of July and a firm selected for Council approval by the end of September.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends passage of this motion.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Finance Director
Bill Hilbish, Information Services Director
Brian Griffith, Assistant Finance Director