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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, July 14,2014 Page 7 & Recreation Lonnie Brokke were present to address questions of the City Coun- cil. Councilmember McGehee sought clarification on whether this request is only for fiber, access and security cameras for the Arboretum; and if it goes beyond that, she found it premature to fund hardware at this time for a system yet to be select- ed. Based on previous discussions, Councilmember McGehee stated that she was not satisfied with the number of systems that were being attempted to cobble to- gether (e.g. Verizon, Comcast, and fiber) and would prefer a comprehensive plan, including the number of cameras proposed per location and other details prior to making a decision, as well as how to ensure proper band width. Councilmember McGehee expressed concern in installing different and/or insufficient systems for every activity or location; and her preference to see a more comprehensive plan before moving forward. City Manager Trudgeon clarified that this proposal is to install hardware and wir- ing in the six existing park buildings as well as six newly constructed park struc- tures, but that fiber would only be installed at the Arboretum — including hard- ware and wiring— at this time. City Manager Trudgeon advised that by doing the installation at this time, it would set the stage for completing connectivity once determined, with the hardware and wiring universally available to those future components. Network Manager Terre Heiser concurred, noting that when staff discussed equipment at a previous meeting with the City Council, it was confirmed that all equipment for network connectivity was universal and independent of software applications depending on the most cost-effective option, whether through wire- less, Comcast or City fiber lines, with the same BPN nodule. Mr. Heiser reviewed his solicitation of prices from the phone company for DSL service available, resulting in an astronomical service fee per year for those build- ings; as well as pricing he'd received through Comcast that was more favorable for a monthly fee for individual buildings, and their potential waiver of a 36- month agreement for service on those buildings. Mr. Heiser noted that several of the buildings (e.g. Lexington and Rosebrook) could be serviced through a capital expenditure to extend fiber that would reduce long-term operating costs and be considerably less than the Comcast proposal. As for equipment and installation at this time, Mr. Heiser advised that the equip- ment consisted of a network switch, router and door controller, which were al- ways identical, and the benefit in making the installation at this time was that even if and when options changed, the City would not need to change that initial interface. When looking at the other buildings beyond the seven core buildings, Mr. Heiser advised that consideration needed to be given as to their proximity to the road, with some only having a wireless option for card access. Mr. Heiser ex-