HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-012CITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO 2010-012
WHEREAS, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) agency has
BTOP grants available for the deployment of broadband infrastructure, and
WHEREAS, the NTIA will award infrastructure grants focusing on middle mile broadband networks to
benefit key community institutions including public safety, and
WHEREAS, the NTIA encourages the development of public/private partnerships in the application for
these grants, and
WHEREAS, American Fiber Systems (AFS) seeks public support of their application to receive funding
for deploying broadband infrastructure in the north east Twin Cities Metropolitan Area, and
WHEREAS, AFS will dedicate a portion of the infrastructure as a Community Fiber Network to benefit
community institutions within the AFS service area as described in the letter of intent.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo that the Lake
Elmo City Council adopts this resolution supporting the grant application by American Fiber Systems
for the development of a comprehensive community network to benefit public institutions in the north
east Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Date: Vkos,&-, ��,-3 2010 CITY OF LAKE ELMO
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Dean A. Johnston
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Bruce A. Messelt
City Administrator
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