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M Ms. Kim Moore -Sykes November 15, 2005 Page 2 - To accomplish the above we will: • Review appropriate wireless technologies; ® Outline potential applications; m Develop estimated project costs; m Review existing broadband services; o Devclop a preliminary cost -benefit analysis and required subscriber participation; o Develop recommendations and considerations. Our project loam is familiar with the issues that Saint Anthony Village faces and experienced in assisting cornnunitics to review connectivity and service options. White previously with Virchow Krause, our project team members assisted clients (such as Moorhead Public Service in Moorhead, Minnesota; the City of Sturgis, Michigan; and the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota) who similarly wanted to advance availability of competition and telecommunications services in their community. We encourage you to contact the references we have provided and to have these other local governments share their experiences will) you. We also encourage you to visit www.gonioloillvad.com to see the exciting new wireless Internet offering in Moorhead. Our project team has been involved in the planning and teaching of a number of seminars and conferences across the eounay on wireless, fiber, and other technologies that are of importance to local government We are always happy to share our knowledge and expertise. Our Tmala lots Experience Working with Municipalities Our team is a powerful combination of' market assessment experience, technological expertise, and financial sophistication. The project train members have served similar municipalities in various capacities over the years; therefore, our firm has insights to offer Saint Anthony Village that other vendors do not have. In addition to this experience, our team consists of experts in voice, data, fiber optics, wireless, engineering, and technology planning. We will work carefully, but quickly, to get this project completed to meet your schedule. o Independence —We can give you the highest Level of confidence that CTC )maintains professional standards. You can be confident that our methods and practices uphold 011e highest ethical standards and ensure complete independence. Commitment and Company Strength — CTC and our project tram members maintain a solid reputation for providing high quality, consulting services to the public sector. CTC works exclusively for public sector and nonprofit clients. Understanding the unique characteristics of Saint Anthony Village is critical. For example, there are approximately 3,700 households in a 6.1 square kilometer area. In comparison to other communities pursuing wireless Internet, Moorhead has 11,600 households in 35 square kilometers, and St. Louis Park has 20,700 households in 28 square kilometers. 'These demographic differences will decrease the cost (engineering and implementation) of a wireless network; however, it may increase the required market share to maintain positive cash flow. ® Technology Understanding — Our experience and background in networks, public safety, and utilities will ensure that Saint Anthony Village will be able to review technology solutions that will meet its objectives now and in the future and not a preconceived solution. In other words, we are able to assist in determining what technology will meet the objectives today and in the future. In addition, since we do not sell equipment or offer construction services, we are able to provide unbiased, independent assessments of technology and the vendors.