HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Implementation of Wi-Fi hot spots RESOLUTION NO. 08-014
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO IMPLEMENT
WI-FI HOT SPOTS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS,based on direction from the Council related to meeting the goal to facilitate"One
Community"through both physical and relationship connections,staff gathered information on options
for wireless Internet service in the City of Ames; and,
WHEREAS,on October 10,2006,the City Council directed staff to conduct a wireless study to
review the following:the feasibility and options for implementing a City-wide Wi-Fi system and the cost
to implement and operate a series of Wi-Fi hot spots in public locations in the City; and,
WHEREAS, based on results of the study, staff recommended that the City not pursue the
implementation of a City-wide Wi-Fi system, and that the Council consider two options for
implementation of a series of Wi-Fi hot spots, funded by the City, with Wi-Fi access provided free to
charge; and,
WHEREAS,because City-owned network infrastructure is already in place or planned in City
Hall, the Ice Arena, Community Center, Municipal Pool, and the Aquatic Center and Wi-Fi in those
locations will serve both public access and City business access,the best option would be for the City
to own and operate Wi-Fi access points in these locations; and,
WHEREAS, City staff is proposing to implement base infrastructure and the aforementioned
locations with this option costing an estimated$70,635 capital cost and $44,245 for annual operating
expenses; and,
WHEREAS, City staff could economically operate these access points as part of the network
services already provided in these locations and would likely be able to reduce estimated operating costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,that
City staff is hereby authorized to implement City Hall, the Ice Arena, Community Center, Municipal
Pool, and the Aquatic Center as Wi-Fi hot spots at an estimated $70,635 capital cost from the Local
Option Sales Tax balance and$44,245 for an annual operating expense.
ADOPTED THIS 8t' day of January, 2008.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, May
Introduced by: Popken
Seconded by: Goodman
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 8'day of January, 2008.