City of Milwaukee - File #: 001849

• File #: 001849
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/10/2001
• In control: LICENSES COMMITTEE
• Final action: 7/17/2001
• Title: Substitute resolution relating to installation of fiber-optic cable through the existing sewer system to bring high-speed broadband access directly into downtown buildings.
• Sponsors: ALD. MURPHY, ALD. RICHARDS, ALD. D'AMATO
• Indexes: AGREEMENTS, CABLE TELEVISION, COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, PERMITS APPROVAL

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
7/26/2001	1	MAYOR	SIGNED
7/17/2001	1	COMMON COUNCIL	ADOPTED	Pass	15:0
6/25/2001	1	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR	Pass	5:0
6/25/2001	1	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION; Minutes note: Note: Ald. Herron Chair and Ald. Pawlinski excused.	Pass	4:0
6/25/2001	1	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION	Pass	5:0
6/25/2001	1	LICENSES COMMITTEE	RECONSIDERED	Pass	5:0
6/21/2001	1	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
6/21/2001	1	LICENSES COMMITTEE	HEARING NOTICES SENT
5/31/2001	1	CITY CLERK	DRAFT SUBMITTED
4/11/2001		LICENSES COMMITTEE	REFERRED TO
4/10/2001	0	COMMON COUNCIL	ASSIGNED TO

Number
001849

Version
SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY, RICHARDS AND D'AMATO

Title
Substitute resolution relating to installation of fiber-optic cable through the existing sewer system to bring high-speed broadband access directly into downtown buildings.

Analysis
This resolution authorizes and directs the appropriate officials in the Department of Administration – Information & Technology Management Division, the Department of Public Works – Infrastructure Services Division and the City Attorney's Office to negotiate with firms interested in providing broadband computer connections through existing City infrastructure. Any agreements negotiated pursuant to this resolution would be submitted to the Common Council for approval.

Body
Whereas, The growth of the Internet and other forms of computer connectivity has been and appears likely to remain a key element of the modern infrastructure; and

Whereas, Much like roads, sewers and street lights, the nature and state of Milwaukee's electronic infrastructure is a matter of vital concern to City government; and

Whereas, A number of high-tech firms have begun using existing sewer systems to bring broadband Internet connections to end-users of all types; and

Whereas, Connections of this type offer high-speed access without the disruption often caused by conventional fiber-optic installations; and

Whereas, Projects of this kind promise to bring to the City not only revenue from lease agreements but also competitive advantages as it seeks to attract businesses that have need of high-end Internet access; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the appropriate officials in the Department of Administration – Information & Technology Management Division, the Department of Public Works – Infrastructure Services Division and the City Attorney's Office are authorized and directed to negotiate with firms interested in making u...