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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mike Baker, Optical Network Engineer
DATE: January 25, 2019
SUBJECT:
Resolution to approve the attachment of City of Aurora fiber to two ComEd poles at Cross Street and River Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street. There will be a yearly charge of $28.94 per pole ($57.88). Attachment base fee will increase 3% per year.
PURPOSE:
Extend the City of Aurora’s fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street
BACKGROUND:
In 2017 the City Council approved resolution R17-356 from Bill Wiet to allow for the further development and reuse of both vacant and occupied commercial spaces in River Street Plaza by providing benefits of utilizing the City's current fiber optic network. The ComEd Master Service Agreement that the Mayor signed (R18-195) requires City Council approval prior to attaching City of Aurora fiber to ComEd poles.
DISCUSSION:
This will allow for the further development and reuse of both vacant and occupied commercial spaces in River Street Plaza by providing benefits of utilizing the City's current fiber optic network.
Funds available for the pole attachment fees in Account 101-1380-419-38-05 - Repairs & Mtce. Services/Building and Grounds, with a balance of $454,000.00.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This request will have a positive impact on economic development by allowing development and reuse of both vacant and occupied commercial spaces in River Street Plaza by providing benefits of utilizing the City's current fiber optic network.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve resolution to allow the attachment of City of Aurora fiber to two ComEd poles at Cross Street and River Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street.
cc: Alderman O'connor, Chairman,
Alderman Mesiacos,
Alderman Bugg,
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to approve the attachment of City of Aurora fiber to two ComEd poles at Cross Street and River Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street. There will be a yearly charge of $28.94 per pole ($57.88). Attachment base fee will increase 3% per year.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora owns and maintains 80 plus miles of fiber, and:
WHEREAS, the City of Aurora Information Technology division desires the attachment of City of Aurora fiber to two ComEd poles at Cross Street and River Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and direct to approve the Resolution to approve the attachment of City of Aurora fiber to two ComEd poles at Cross Street and River Street to allow OnLight Aurora to extend fiber optic cable plant to the River Street Plaza commercial properties along South River Street south of Benton Street.