Number
050178
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works to install additional fiber capacity and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of Pier Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Television, Milwaukee Area Technical College, VISIT Milwaukee and Milwaukee World Festival Inc.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Pubic Works to install additional fiber capacity and provide network connectivity at the expense of and for the use and benefit of Pier Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Television, Milwaukee Area Technical College, VISIT Milwaukee and Milwaukee World Festival Inc., while providing telecommunication services for City purposes.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is installing fiber to Milwaukee World Festival Inc. to provide telecommunications services for the Milwaukee Police and Fire Departments in order to enhance public health and safety along the lakefront; and
Whereas, Pier Wisconsin has requested a connection between Milwaukee Public Television and Milwaukee Area Technical College and their facility located at the new Pier Wisconsin Center; and
Whereas, VISIT Milwaukee has requested a connection between VISIT Milwaukee offices and their facility located within Milwaukee World Festival Inc. and Pier Wisconsin; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee can provide additional fiber capacity and network connectivity for Pier Wisconsin, Milwaukee Public Television, Milwaukee Area Technical College, VISIT Milwaukee and Milwaukee World Festival Inc. while installing fiber to Milwaukee World Festival Inc. for City telecommunication purposes; and
Whereas, The City will be fully compensated for the cost of the additional fiber capacity, while providing cost effective connectivity; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee can play an important role in enhancing educational resources, tourism and economic development and suppo...
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