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22 City of San Leandro | Economic Development Initiatives and Work Plan | May 2013 <br /> <br />Initiative #6: Lit San Leandro and Broadband <br />The fiber optic network known as Lit San Leandro, <br />LLC (LSL), was enabled through execution of a <br />License Agreement dated October 17, 2011 <br />between the City of San Leandro and San Leandro <br />Dark Fiber, LLC (SL Dark Fiber): <br />• LSL is registered as a utility company with <br />the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) as a <br />Non-Dominant Local Exchange Carrier and is <br />a customer of SL Dark Fiber. <br />• SL Dark Fiber is the owner of the fiber and is <br />not regulated by the PUC. <br />In summary, this license agreement permits SL Dark Fiber to install and operate fiber optic <br />cables and related facilities in the City’s existing conduit. The unique public/private partnership <br />created by this license agreement provides the City of San Leandro with a trailblazing <br />opportunity to transform its landscape into a 21st century ecosystem of innovation, <br />collaboration, economic growth and job creation that will benefit all who live, work, visit and <br />play in San Leandro. <br />The activities described in the LSL Initiative are intended to improve the effectiveness of Lit San <br />Leandro as an economic development tool, ensure LSL’s sustainability and continue the <br />expansion of San Leandro’s access to a fast-speed broadband network. <br />Ongoing Activities <br />Refine the Lit San Leandro Business Model – Lit San Leandro was created following <br />execution of the original License Agreement between the City and SL Dark Fiber for the purpose <br />of managing and expanding the fiber optic network and creating services for the San Leandro <br />business community. As LSL did not formally exist prior to execution of the License Agreement, <br />the working relationship and responsibilities between the City and LSL, and development of a <br />specific business model designed to benefit the San Leandro business community, has yet to be <br />defined. <br />In addition, the City’s receipt of a $2.1 million EDA grant to expand the fiber optic network <br />requires an amendment to the existing License Agreement to include this expansion. <br />