HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Resolution approving amendment to 28E Agreement with Iowa Communications Network (ICN)RESOLUTION NO. 26-255
RESOLUTION APPROVING AMENDMENT TO 28E AGREEMENT
WITH IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, in March 2016, the City of Ames and the Iowa Communications
Network (ICN) entered into a 28E Agreement to establish a framework for sharing fiber
optic infrastructure with the goals of improving connectivity and reducing costs; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment outlines a mutually beneficial exchange of
infrastructure that supports the strategic needs of both organizations. Under the
amendment, the City’s Information Technology Division will add additional strands of fiber
in an existing conduit that runs from the vault located at the southeast corner of City Hall
to the City’s server room in the basement; and,
WHEREAS, in return, ICN will provide the City with a dedicated fiber path
connecting infrastructure between the Furman Aquatic Center and the Fitch Family Indoor
Aquatic Center. To facilitate this connection, the City will also need to construct its own
conduit and install fiber from the Furman Aquatic Center to an ICN vault located northwest
along Ioway Creek; and,
WHEREAS, this project was originally included in the FY 2025/26 adjusted budget
at $15,000. Based on updated cost estimates, staff recommend increasing the project
budget to $20,000, which would be incorporated into the City’s FY 2025/26 final budget
amendment. Funding will be provided by the IT Technology Reserve Fund, which
supports the replacement and maintenance of the City’s network and computer
equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,
Iowa, that the amendment to the 28E Agreement with Iowa Communications Network is
hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of April, 2026.
_______________________________ _________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Junck
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Junck, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of April, 2026.