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For the upcoming redevelopment in the Twin Lakes area, the advantages of having a single, City-owned conduit system are as follows: 1) We can ensure a'cleaner' right-of-way, which will preserve space for other uses and will inake it easier to do locates 2) We can require the conduit to he oversized thereby preserving the ability to install City- owned fiber in the future 3) At the premises, one single junction box could he installed on the exterior of the building that could accommodate all current and future service providers, as opposed to multiple junction boxes. Similarly, one single (albeit larger) street-level junction cabinet could be installed at an intersection or at mid-block as opposed to multiple ones 4) Future installs by new service providers will require only the'pulling' of fiber through the existing conduit, as opposed to tearing up the right-of-way A City-owned conduit system may have some disadvantages such as: 1) It is assumed that the developer would pass the cost to the eventual property owner. Based on preliminary estimates, the installation of a conduit system with fiber along Twin Lakes Parkway and interior streets would cost approximately $1—$2 million depending on the bidding environment. However, given the sizeable number of housing units as well as commerciallretail establishments, the impact on individual housing units would only be approximately $1,300-$2,500 (i.e. the sale price of the housing unit would increase by this amount) 2) As competitors, telephone and cable tv service providers may be reluctant to share conduit despite the opportunity to cost-share installation costs While the City would own the conduit, service providers would retain responsibility for locates as they currently do. Conceivably, usage of the conduit could he governed by some type of Use Agreement between the City and the service provider. Further discussions need to take place to consider future conduit repair and replacement costs. Staff Recommendation In recognition of the potential advantages, and consistent with City Council goals, City Staff recommends further exploration of a City-owned conduit system �r�l the requirement for service providers to co-locate. If the Council concurs, City Staff will meet with existing service providers and developers to hear their comments and viewpoints. Unless we hear strong objections from these service providers, we will move forward with developing a policy and ordinance in the fall. Attachment CI Aitach�nent A— City Attorney opinion regarding City-owned fiber conduit Final Comments City Staff and the City Attorney will be on hand to answer any Council inquiries �