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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-103 Resolution No. 95-103 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR AN INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that it hereby authorizes the submission of an application for an Infrastructure Assistance Program Grant with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. s/ Kevin Kelly Kevin Kelly, Mayor Presented: May 10, 1995 Adopted: May 10, 1995 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk Elm . Agenda Item No. `\ty OF E�Cii „kv, ���t�t n r�e�, April 19, 1995 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Richard B. Helwig, City Manager SUBJECT: Telecommunications Grant Submission PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information and seek approval for the Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program Grant in the amount of $250,000. BACKGROUND This year the federal government has appropriated $64 million for projects that augment access to the "information super highway" . The program has three categories of grants . Cate- gory I is for demonstration projects, Category II ( for which we are seeking funds) is for access projects that provide connectivity, and Category III is for major project planning. Since the project is a community effort to enhance communica- tion capabilities, the credibility for the grant is signifi- cantly increased. Jones Intercable, School District U-46, Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin Community College, Judson College and the City are working together to effectively make use of the installed fiber optic INET. While this is a match- ing grant program (50%) , we will use the installed part of the infrastructure (fiber optic cable completed by Jones Intercable) as the match to the project. The primary goals of Category II projects are: ( 1) reduce disparities in access to and use of the national information infrastructure; (2) promote high levels of support from di- verse members of the community; and (3) support projects that are guided by needs of the end users . Elgin's use of the INET will enhance community networking, kindergarten through twelfth grade education, library services, public safety, access to public and government information and higher educa- tion. . Telecommunications Grant April 19, 1995 Page 2 Examples of applications include the establishment of communi- ty information networks, creation of wide-area networks with- in the school system and school district; enhance public safety with more comprehensive communication links for emer- gency services and delivering D.A.R.E. training/follow-up; provide two-way question and answer forums in both English and Spanish languages enhancing community relations; and provide access to Internet, access to multiple library cata- logues and CD-ROM resources and establish a satellite downlink. site. Library patrons, students, teachers, adminis- tration and community residents will have access to a wealth of resources. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED Representatives from the six groups have all written letters of endorsement for the grant application. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Five-Year Financial Plan includes $80,000 for INET equip- ment in the 1996 General Fund Budget. Approval of the grant would fund the purchase of the INET equipment and therefore free up $80,000 in the 1996 General Fund Budget. LEGAL IMPACT None. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that a resolution authorizing the applica- tion for a Infrastructure Assistance Program Grant with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration in the amount of $250,000 be prepared for the May 10 City Coun- cil agenda. es ectfully submitted, iii 72 q-lti i ' mes R. Nowicki inance Director Richard B. Helwig . City Manager JRN:daw Attachments ! eAe el de tila,,e',C 150 DEXTER COURT ELGIN. ILLINOIS 60120 cX4cf)lt iX.4 April 18, 1995 708-931-5595 MAYOR Fax 708-931-5610 Telecommunications and Information - Infrastructure Assistance Program National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce Room 6043 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20230 Dear Sir/Madam: The City of Elgin, the Gail Borden Public Library, U-46 School District, and Elgin Community College are pleased to express strong support of the grant application to the Telecommunica- tions and Information Infrastructure Assistance Program (TIIAP) , administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration. The City of Elgin recognizes the commitment of the various community agencies to advance the accessibility to information to meet community needs . We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this venture. The success of this application would allow us to build the fiberoptic infrastructure linking each agency and delivering valuable resources to our community. We place high confidence in this project. It exemplifies the dedication each of us has shown to meet the information needs of our community. Sincerely, 2/. 74 Kevin Kelly Mayor KK/sg •