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File Number: 11 -243 Current Agency Policies The San Leandro Redevelopment Agency 2010 -14 Implementation Plan listed the following as a priority project for all redevelopment project areas: "Facilitate technology infrastructure enhancements, including but not limited to high -speed internet services, to underserved business districts in order to support business operations and to attract new business to the City." Previous Actions On June 6, 2011 the City Council approved an Exclusive Negotiating Rights Agreement with OSlsoft, Inc. for the purpose of negotiating a license agreement. Committee Review and Actions An update on the status of the license Agreement negotiations was provided to the Business and Housing Development Committee on September 8, 2011. Permits and /or Variances Granted In the License Agreement, the City agrees to assist SL Dark Fiber in obtaining any necessary permits or entitlements from the City (including but not limited to encroachment permits and environmental review). Summary of Public Outreach Efforts Business Development staff held two public workshops to provide a project update and solicit business community feedback on broadband needs on July 19, 2011 and July 26, 2011. The SL Dark Fiber proposal was presented and discussed at both meetings. Fiscal Impacts The City is responsible for its own staff and consulting expenses related to the project. The City Council approved a Consulting Services Agreement with Tellus Venture Associates in June 2011 for a not -to- exceed cost of $45,000. Although that contract is primarily focused on development of a citywide Broadband Strategy, one task was for assistance negotiating the License Agreement. The Consulting Services Agreement is funded by the Redevelopment Agency (964 -82- 001 - 5120). No additional funding appropriation is expected for this project. PREPARED BY: Jeff Kay, Business Development Analyst, Community Development Department Cynthia Battenberg, Business Development Manager, Community Development Department City of San Leandro Page 4 Printed on 10/11/2011