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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Mike Baker, Network Engineer III
Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer
Jeff Anderson, Deputy Chief Information Officer
DATE: April 12, 2023
SUBJECT:
A resolution to award $265,666.00 of funds approved through 2023 Fiber CIP resolution R23-069 to NTI National Technologies (NTI), Downers Grove, IL, to provide fiber infrastructure the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom and 1449 Senior Estates Subdivisions.
PURPOSE:
The Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom Subdivision was approved in resolution R23-005 and is intended to be an affordable smart home community using the Internet-based technologies to achieve high-efficiency homes. In a partnership with Nicor these homes will be supplied with Nicor SMART panels that allow homeowners to control the home's features using phones and Internet functions. As such, these homes require high-quality fiber optic infrastructure. The City was approached by Nicor to partner in providing fiber infrastructure to this subdivision to enhance economic development.
The 1449 Senior Estates Subdivision was approved in resolution O22-024 and is intended to be a 70-unit development limited to residents 62 years old or older, with income eligibility of $15,000 to $45,000 a year. This community will have an on-site management office, a club room, a media center, and a fitness club among other amenities and is being developed by developed by a group that includes the Aurora Housing Authority, the Northern Lights Development Corporation. The City was approached by the Aurora Housing Authority and the Northern Lights Development Corp to partner in providing fiber infrastructure to this subdivision.
BACKGROUND:
Resolution R23-069 approved the 2023 CIP fiber budget for nine projects at a total cost of $1,781,554.00 with an 11% contingency of $218,446.00 and a total not to exceed $2,000,000.
After finalizing estimates for all remaining 2023 projects, NTI has determined they will complete the 2023 CIP fiber projects at a total cost of $1,705,286.00 - which is a savings of $75,868.00 over the amount approved in R23-069. This savings coupled with the original contingency of $218,446.00 leaves $294,314.00 remaining of the $2,000,000 approved for 2023 projects.
City IT staff is requesting to use $265,666.00 of these remaining funds to provide fiber to these two subdivisions. Based on the projects approved in R23-069 and the revised estimates provided by NTI, the remaining contingency of $28,648.00 is sufficient.
DISCUSSION:
As approved in R23-069, NTI has done extensive fiber work for the City of Aurora. NTI has provided quality service for the City of Aurora and provided competitive pricing based on the Kane County Resolution 22-170 dated June 2, 2022 for Fiber Optic Support Services. City IT staff is confident in NTI's services to provide fiber to these subdivisions.
Funding for this project will be in account 340-1280-419.73-86 (C104)
IMPACT STATEMENT:
By approving this resolution, City-owned fiber will be utilized to provide efficient, cost-effective fiber infrastructure to these communities that are unique to Illinois and the region.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve resolution to award $265,666.00 of funds approved through 2023 Fiber CIP resolution R23-069 to NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, to provide fiber infrastructure the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom and 1449 Senior Estates Subdivisions.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to award $265,666.00 of funds approved through 2023 Fiber CIP resolution R23-069 to NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, to provide fiber infrastructure the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom and 1449 Senior Estates Subdivisions.
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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, since 2018, NTI has performed successfully as the City’s primary and strategic vendor, carrying out a full audit of the fiber optic network for asset management, preventive maintenance, and remediation piggybacking on the Kane County Resolution 22-170 dated June 2, 2022 for Fiber Optic Support Services; and
WHEREAS, most recently the City of Aurora approved to continue the piggybacking agreement with resolution R23-069 approved March 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, City was approached by Nicor to partner in providing fiber infrastructure to the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom subdivision located at 1921 Jericho Road; and
WHEREAS, the Humanity Habitat Green Freedom Subdivision is the first Smart Neighborhood to be built in Illinois and will break ground in 2023; and
WHEREAS, the 1449 Senior Estates Subdivision is a unique, 70-unit development limited to residents 62 years old or older, with income eligibility of $15,000 to $45,000 a year; and
WHEREAS, the 1449 Senior Estates Subdivision will break ground in 2023 and the City desires to provide fiber infrastructure to this subdivision;
WHEREAS, funding for this project will be in account 340-1280-419.73-86 (C104).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: awards $265,666.00 of funds approved through 2023 Fiber CIP resolution R23-069 to NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, to provide fiber infrastructure the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom and 1449 Senior Estates Subdivisions.