HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7592RESOLUTION N0.7592
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUPPORTING BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM (BTOP) GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY
NETWORK TO BENEFIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE NORTH EAST TWIN CITIES
METROPOLITAN AREA.
WHEREAS, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
agency has 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 public institutions within the AFS service area as presented in the letter of
intent; and
WHEREAS, additional applications for BTOP grants are being submitted by other
agencies and private partners within the north east metropolitan area; and
WHEREAS, supporting these efforts will encourage sustainable adoption of broadband
service and to spur job creation and stimulate long-term economic growth and opportunity in
the region.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View
that: The Mounds View 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; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council authorizes the Mayor
and City Administrator to collaborate with other public entities participating in this grant
application and to provide letters of support to other communities and agencies in Minnesota
who are developing applications for funding to the NTIA or to the Rural Unification Services
(RUS) for broadband projects to address unique needs of their communities.
Adopted March 8, 2010.
e Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)