11.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 06/28/2022
- From:
- CJ Perry, Information Technology Director
- Department:
- Information Technology
Co-Submitter:
TITLE:
Fiber Update and Smart Cities Discussion
DESIRED OUTCOME:
To provide an update on our Fiber project rollout and get some input regarding alternative ideas for bringing fiber to our community. Additionally, staff would like Council input on Smart City initiatives for future planning.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff will provide an update on the Fiber project rollout as part of our Broadband Infrastructure Master Plan. Staff will update Council on the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and requirements for fiber grants. We will follow this part of the presentation with further discussion for Council to provide input on some ideas for maximizing our fiber build out potential.
Next, Staff will walk Council through some examples of Smart Cities technology, including initiatives City staff are working on internally. We will follow this presentation with a discussion to provide input towards where staff should focus their efforts on Smart City strategies going forward.
Next, Staff will walk Council through some examples of Smart Cities technology, including initiatives City staff are working on internally. We will follow this presentation with a discussion to provide input towards where staff should focus their efforts on Smart City strategies going forward.
INFORMATION:
The City of Flagstaff has allocated approximately $3 million for fiber projects with a maximum grant allocation of $16 million.