HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Approving Payment to McLeodUSA, Inc. for Use of Fiber Optic Cable RESOLUTION NO. 00-501
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT TO McLEODUSA, INC.,
FOR USE OF INSTALLED FIBER OPTIC CABLE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, in July 1996,the City Council approved an agreement with MWR Telecom to
allow MWR to place a limited amount of fiber optic cable on City poles and in the City right-of-way;
and,
WHEREAS, as a condition for using the right-of-way and poles, MWR agreed to allow the
City to use eight pairs of fiber cable at a one-time cost of$2/lineal foot plus the cost of splicing the
cable; and,
WHEREAS, in April 2000, the City Council allowed MWR to assign its interest to
McLeodUSA; and,
WHEREAS,staff is asking for approval of payment of the one-time payment to McLeodUSA
in the amount of$65,187 for the use of and splicing of the eight pairs of fiber optic cable installed
in 1996; and,
WHEREAS,the source ofthis payment would be from Communications Services equipment
replacement funds set aside for telephone and infrastructure improvements; and,
WHEREAS,the"lighting"of this cable will provide high-speed access to the City-wide area
network for 52 devices(users)at three locations that are presently having network difficulties(Fire
Headquarters, Electric Distribution building, and Equipment Services building).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that a one-time payment to McLeodUSA in the amount of$65,187 for the splicing and use of eight
pairs of fiber optic cable installed by MWR in 1996 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 14th day of November, 2000.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor
Introduced by: Hoffman
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 14th day of November, 2000.