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Item Coversheet Page 2 of 2 <br /> management that will allow us to connect the City and potential partners at a significantly discounted rate due,in part,to <br /> the organization's mission. <br /> Following this memo you will find a resolution agreeing to accept funding from the Howard G.Buffett Foundation,a <br /> resolution authorizing an agreement for the fiber build services,a resolution authorizing management services in 1 year intervals, <br /> and a resolution approving a Master Services Agreement providing general terms,conditions and a framework governing the <br /> receipt of broadband service. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: Past discussions generated objections from some fiber providers and the Illinois <br /> Telecommunications Association <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Illinois Century Network,Other Communities,fiber construction industry contacts <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Tim Gleason,City Manager at 217-424-2801 or tgleason@decaturil.gov or Assistant City Manager Billy <br /> Tyus at 217-424-2727 or btyus@decaturil.gov <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: ICN has given us a project cost estimate of$435,096,part of which includes engineering and <br /> contingency costs.If approved ICN will get an actual cost bid which could actually be less than that cost.In any case,if the bid exceeds the <br /> estimated cost the City has the option to decline acceptance.The Howard G.Buffett Foundation would cover the bulk—and possibly all—of the <br /> project costs with the balance funded by the city(a maximum of$105,096).The project is expected to be completed by Spring 2017. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> Resolution Accepting Funding CSU\el-%lemo <br /> https://decatur.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=895 11/7/2016 <br />