DEPARTMENT: Information Technology
FILE TYPE: Consent Information
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Authorization To Execute Joint Powers Agreement With State Of Minnesota For Fiber Optic Infrastructure And Network Connectivity
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, State of Minnesota desires the use of Dakota County 12-strand buffer tube (a protective tube inside a fiber optic cable that contains multiple fiber strands) where fiber availability allows; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County grants a license to the State of Minnesota for the use of 12 strands in all Dakota County owned fiber segments with a fiber capacity of at least 288 strands; and
WHEREAS, State of Minnesota will provide Dakota County a minimum of 10GB of State internet and intranet connectivity bandwidth in exchange of Dakota County owned fiber; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County will also provide rack space and power for State equipment at the Hastings Administration Center, Northern Service Center, and Western Service Center; and
WHEREAS, State of Minnesota agrees to waive all fees for internet and intranet connectivity in the amount of $69,753 annually; and
WHEREAS, Dakota County agrees to waive all fees to State of Minnesota fiber usage in the amount of in the amount of $31,900 annually; and
WHEREAS, this will terminate nine existing joint powers agreements and replace them with the new agreement; and
WHEREAS, the initial term of this agreement is 20 years; and
WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement with State of Minnesota 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 a joint powers agreement with State of Minnesota, subject to approval by the County Attorney's Office as to form.
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BACKGROUND
For almost two decades, Dakota County and the State of Minnesota have been partnering and cooperating with each other to provide fiber connectivity. Dakota County has several joint powers agreements with...
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