Legislation Details

File #: DC-5628    Version: 1
Type: Consent Action Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/22/2026 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 City Of Apple Valley
Sponsors: Information Technology
Attachments: 1. City of Apple Valley Parks Fiber Draft IRU (002)
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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 City Of Apple Valley

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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED

Authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute a Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement with the City of Apple Valley for use of fiber in the Dakota County owned network.

 

SUMMARY

Staff requests authorization of a Fiber Optic Indefeasible Right To Use Agreement (IRU) with the City of Apple Valley for use of fiber in the Dakota County owned network.

 

The fiber segments and costs in the agreement are described below:

 

Segment 1: The City of Apple Valley requests to lease the use of two strands of fiber from Dakota County to connect Redwood Park located at 311 150th Street West, Apple Valley to the Apple Valley Municipal Center located at 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley. This includes 1.8 miles at the rate of $65 pair/mile/month for a total monthly charge of $117 or $1,404 annually.

 

Segment 2: The City of Apple Valley also requests to lease the use of two strands of fiber from Dakota County to connect Kelley Park located at 6855 Fortino Street, Apple Valley to the Apple Valley Municipal Center located at 7100 147th Street West, Apple Valley. This includes 0.43 miles at the rate of $65 pair/mile/month for a total monthly charge of $27.95 or $336 annually.

 

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

 

RECOMMENDATION

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Staff recommends the County Board authorize the Deputy County Manager to execute an IRU with the City of Apple Valley for the use of four fibers from Dakota County to connect Redwood Park and Kelley Park to the Apple Valley Municipal Center.

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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS

The City of Apple Valley has agreed to lease two strands of fiber at a distance of 1.8 miles at a rate of $65 per pair per mile for a total of $117 per month for 12 months, generating revenue of $1,404 annually.

 

The City of Apple Valley has agreed to lease two strands of fiber at a distance of 0.43 miles at a rate of $65 per pair per mile for a total of $27.95 per month for 12 months, generating revenue of $336 annually.

 

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

 

This revenue of $1,740 will be included as revenue in the General Fund in future budgets.

 

  None              Current budget              Other        

  Amendment Requested                           New FTE(s) requested

 

RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, the City of Apple Valley desires the use of two strands of fiber from Redwood Park at 311 150th Street West, Apple Valley, to Apple Valley City Hall at 7100 174th Street West, Apple Valley; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Apple Valley desires the use of two strands of fiber from Kelley Park at 6855 Fortino Street, Apple Valley to Apple Valley City Hall at 7100 174th Street West, Apple Valley; and

 

WHEREAS, Dakota County agrees to grant to the City of Apple Valley the right to use four fibers within certain fiber optic cable segments; and

 

WHEREAS, City of Apple Valley agrees to pay Dakota County $1,740 annually for the use of the four strands 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 City of Apple Valley 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 the City of Apple Valley, subject to approval by the County Attorney’s Office as to form.

 

PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION

None.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment: City of Apple Valley Fiber IRU

 

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