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Plans for the Future — A "Connected" City <br />The next phase of San Leandro's Smart City Initiative is to add wired and wireless -to -the -fiber access <br />points for all public sites. The proposal includes public schools, community centers, parks, libraries, <br />hospitals and other public health agencies. With these <br />connections in place, San Leandro will become a model <br />for innovative technologies, yielding the following <br />benefits: OTIP- <br />Smart Building Applications for Businesses Mir <br />Connection to the LSL fiber loop will enable applications <br />that identify building inefficiencies and potential energy <br />efficiencies and cost savings. <br />State -of -art Access for All Community Residents <br />San Leandro already has installed fiber optic connections to its libraries, providing critical connectivity for <br />community residents who may not have it at home. Plans are now being developed to extend this system <br />by providing wireless access in downtown San Leandro, several commercial districts, city parks, and <br />community centers. By providing fast and free access in so many locations, The City of San Leandro is <br />helping to bridge the digital divide and keep our community on the cusp of innovation. <br />Innovation in Education <br />With cutting edge broadband connections, schools and learning institutions can access resources that are <br />otherwise out of reach. Distance learning technologies can brings students anywhere in the world and <br />allow them to reach experts in any field. San Leandro's Smart City Initiative would make it possible to <br />connect every one of our public schools. <br />Increased Public Safety <br />Cameras posted in high -traffic and risky areas and connected to the fiber backbone can help reduce street <br />crime and encourage more consumer spending in stores and restaurants, increasing economic <br />development and local revenues. Strategic use of cameras can also help reduce vandalism and assist in <br />apprehending criminals. Gunshot and aerosol detection enhancements can direct police to in -progress <br />criminal activities. San Leandro also is exploring the possibility of connecting City networks to existing <br />security systems at private businesses to ensure seamless access to data when time is of the essence. <br />Superior Traffic Control <br />San Leandro already has made use of a fiber optic backbone to monitor traffic patterns, maximize the <br />efficiency of traffic signals, and review accident data to improve traffic safety. Expansion of this network <br />will enable the City's engineers to bring these efficiencies to even more areas in San Leandro. <br />Emergency Preparedness <br />By increasing the ability of the Police and Fire Departments to access data quickly and communicate with <br />regional agencies and health facilities, San Leandro will be far better prepared to respond to an <br />emergency or natural disaster. The Smart City initiative also includes the installation of a dedicated public <br />safety Wi-Fi network to ensure that first responders are always connected. <br />Funding Request <br />San Leandro already has leveraged $15 million in public and private funds to develop a fiber network and <br />the first stages of the Smart City Initiative. To complete this vision, the City estimates that another $5 <br />million will be required. This funding will assist in the expansion of the underground fiber optic network, <br />wireless communications and access points, cameras, networking equipment, and ongoing <br />coordination between multiple agencies. oE9� <br />