Legislation Details

File #: DC-5640    Version: 1
Type: Consent Action Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/24/2026 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/19/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Resolution #:
Title: Authorization To Execute Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement With Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196
Sponsors: Information Technology
Attachments: 1. Independent School District 196, Contract #DCA24133 - Draft
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DEPARTMENT: Information Technology

FILE TYPE: Consent Action

 

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Authorization To Execute Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement With Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196

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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED

Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement with Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196 (ISD 196) for use of fiber in the Dakota County owned network.

 

SUMMARY

Staff request the authorization of a Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement (IRU) with ISD 196 for use of fiber in the Dakota County owned network.

 

The fiber segments and costs are described below:

 

Segment 1: This segment consists of one strand of fiber from Western Service Center at 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley to the new Rosemount Middle School at Boulder Trail and Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount, connecting to the ISD 196 fiber segment. This includes 7.44 miles at the rate of $32.50 per strand/mile/month for a total monthly charge of $241.80 or $2,902 annually.

 

Segment 2: This segment consists of six strands of fiber from the new Rosemount Middle School at Boulder Trail and Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount to 132nd Street NW and Robert Trail in Rosemount, connecting to an ISD 196 fiber segment. This includes 2.73 miles at the rate of $65 pair/mile/month for a total monthly charge of $532.35 or $6,388 annually.

 

The term of the agreement is for 10 years with two separate five-year renewal agreements.

 

RECOMMENDATION

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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute an IRU with ISD 196 for the use of seven strands of fibers from Dakota County to connect to ISD 196 fiber segments.

 

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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS

ISD 196 has agreed to lease one strand of fiber at a distance of 7.44 miles at a rate of $32.50 per strand per mile for a total of $241.80 per month or $2,902 annually.

 

ISD 196 has agreed to lease six strands of fiber at a distance of 2.73 miles at a rate of $65 per pair per mile for a total of $532.35 per month or $6,388 annually.

 

The term of the agreement is for 10 years with two separate five-year renewal agreements.

 

This will include an annual payment of $9,290 from ISD 196 to Dakota County which will be recorded as revenue in the General Fund.

 

  None              Current budget              Other        

  Amendment Requested                           New FTE(s) requested

 

RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196 desires the use of one fiber from Dakota County to provide the school district fiber connecting Western Service Center at 14955 Galaxie Avenue, Apple Valley to the new Rosemount Middle School at Boulder Trail and Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount; and

 

WHEREAS, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196 desires to lease the use of six fibers from Dakota County to connect the new Rosemount Middle School at Boulder Trail and Biscayne Avenue, Rosemount to 132nd Street NW and Robert Trail, Rosemount; and

 

WHEREAS, Dakota County agrees to grant to Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196 the right to use seven fibers within certain fiber optic cable segments; and

 

WHEREAS, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196 agrees to pay Dakota County $9,290 annually for the use of the fiber; and

 

WHEREAS, the initial term of this agreement is ten years, with two separate five-year renewals; and

 

WHEREAS, a Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement with Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196 is required for use of County fiber optic cable.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Deputy County Manager to execute an Indefeasible Right to Use Agreement with Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Independent School District 196, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

 

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION

25-175; 04/08/25

22-216; 06/14/22

05-165; 04/05/05

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment: Independent School District 196 Agreement

 

BOARD GOALS

   Thriving People        A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources

   A Successful Place for Business and Jobs         Excellence in Public Service

 

CONTACT

Department Head: Tony Gomes

Author: Hamza Akram