Narrative of Resolution:
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Authorize contract with Archtop Fiber for improvements to Power Infrastructure
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: $300,000
Are funds already budgeted? No
If ‘Yes,’ specify appropriation code(s): Funds will be advanced from the General Fund to H77 Archtop will reimburse the County $300,000 upon establishment of a customer base and associated revenues from the project
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH ARCHTOP FIBER FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO POWER INFRASTRUCTURE OF COUNTY OWNWED AND LEASED COMMUNICATION TOWERS
WHEREAS, Sullivan County (“County”) is currently working with Archtop Fiber (ATF) for the purpose of deploying a countywide network of broadband infrastructure (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project is being funded by a Municipal Infrastructure (MIP) grant and is anticipated to be completed by December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature has identified access to broadband as a priority issue to better serve the residents of Sullivan County, and wishes to see this project completed on time; and
WHEREAS, the Project includes a wireless component which leverages the County’s existing network of communication towers, and it has been determined that substantial power upgrades will be required in order to support equipment to be deployed as part of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the upgrades is estimated to be $300,000, which was not included as part of the overall Project budget that is being funded by the MIP grant; and
WHEREAS, the County has agreed to pay ATF for expenses associated with the power upgrades, and ATF will reimburse the County at such time as revenue becomes available from an active customer base.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes the County Manager to execute an agreement with Archtop Fiber for the purpose of providing funding in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for power upgrades required to support the wireless component of a countywide broadband project, with the understanding that the County will be reimbursed by Archtop for these expenses at such time as revenue becomes available from an active customer base; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the agreement shall be in such for as approved by the County Attorney; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature authorizes an advancement not to exceed $300,000 from the General Fund to the H77 Broadband Capital account for this purpose.