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RESOLUTION Approving a Fiber License Agreement with San Leandro Unified School District (SLUSD) for Exclusive Access to and Use of City-owned fiber optic strands
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WHEREAS, the City of San Leandro owns fiber strands within the fiber optic cable facility commonly known as the San Leandro Dark Fiber Loop (the "Fiber System"), as evidenced by a current agreement between the City and San Leandro Dark Fiber, LLC (the "License Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the SLUSD wishes to access and use specific City-owned fiber optic strands along various portions of the Fiber System subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this request fulfills various elements of the Economic Development Plan and General Plan previously adopted by the City Council, in addition to adopted City Council Goals; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this agreement would result in numerous community benefits resulting from the ability of students and teachers to access a 10 GBPS internet speed connection, the fastest commercial connection available anywhere in the United States; and
WHEREAS, an agreement between the City of San Leandro and San Leandro Unified School District, a copy of which is attached, has been presented to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is familiar with the contents thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends approval of said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows:
That said agreement is hereby approved and execution by the City Manager is hereby authorized.