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File Number: 18-419 <br />needs. <br /> <br />In short, the plan intends to answer two questions: <br />1. How can San Leandro maximize the value of its fiber optic assets? <br />2. What is the most effective strategy for future expansion of the network? <br /> <br />In July 2017, the City Council approved a contract with Magellan Advisors to develop a Fiber <br />Optic Master Plan. Magellan was selected based on its deep policy-related experience and <br />recent successes with cities similar to San Leandro, including Concord, CA and Vallejo, CA. <br /> <br />This study was conducted over a period of one year from July 2017 - July 2018. The final draft of <br />the Fiber Optic Master Plan addresses future expansion areas, Broadband planning and needs, <br />and discusses Smart City services that could utilize the fiber network now and in the future. <br /> <br />Analysis <br /> <br />The Plan includes the following sections: <br />·Executive Summary <br />·Background <br />·Smart City Strategy <br />·Broadband Market Assessment <br />·City of San Leandro Needs Assessment <br />·Future Broadband Network Design <br />·Implementation Strategy <br />·Appendix <br /> <br />The Executive Summary provides an overview of the Master Plan, including a financial analysis <br />for expanding the City’s broadband services, both in partnership with Lit San Leandro and as a <br />“public” offering made directly by the City. This financial pro forma is divided into two phases of <br />constructions and is explained in detail in later chapters. The summary also provides a list of <br />recommendations and an action plan to achieve these objectives. <br /> <br />The Background offers an overview of existing Internet connectivity services that are available <br />on the open market today and explains the differences between them, including what makes fiber <br />optics such an important technology in high speed broadband Internet connectivity. <br /> <br />The Smart City Strategy was developed by Staff working across all City Departments and <br />functions. It identifies specific areas where the City can utilize its fiber optic network to deliver <br />technology services now and in the future. These broad areas include: <br />·Digital Transformation, the process of creating a digital City government experience, often <br />called “e-Government,” which includes digital services and open data; <br />·Smart Buildings & Facilities, connecting facilities and using integrated management <br />systems for climate control, HVAC, energy; <br />·Smart Streetlights, Small Cells, and preparing for the deployment of 5G; <br />·Intelligent Traffic Signal Systems that adapt to real-time traffic conditions, making San <br />Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 9/11/2018