FEDRAC PKT 02-08-2005
City of Federal Way
City.Cóuncil
FiuaucelEconomic DevelopmelltlRegional AffairsColllmittee
Tuesday, February 8, 2005
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
HylebosConference Room
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
3. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
A. Approval of the January 11,2004 Minutes
B. Discussion of Business Community Outreach Function (Doherty)
C. Wi-Fi Project (Wang/Sadri/Kirkpatrick)
Action
Information
Action
4. OTHER
5. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6. NEXT MEETING:
FEDRAC - Economic Development: March 8, 2005
FEDRAC: February 22, 2005
Committee Members:
Eric Faison, Chair
Jeanne Burbidge
Jim Ferrell
City Staff:
Patrick Doherty, Economic Development Director
Jason Suzaka, Deputy City Clerk/Mgmt. Analyst
(253) 835-2541
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City of Federal Way
City Council
Finance/Economic Development/Regional Affairs Committee
Tuesday, January 11,2005
5:30 p.m.
City Hall
Hylebos Conference Room
MINUTES
Committee Members in Attendance: Chair Eric Faison, Member Jeanne Burbidge, and Member Jim Ferrell.
City Council Members in Attendance: Deputy Mayor Linda Kochmar and Councilmember Jack Dovey.
Staff Members in Attendance: Iwen Wang, Management Services Director; David Moseley, City Manager; Pat
Richardson, City Attorney; Patrick Doherty, Director of Economic Development; Jason Suzaka, Deputy City
Clerk/Management Analyst.
Others in Attendance: Erica Hall, Federal Way Mirror.
l.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Eric Faison called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
a)
Approval of the December 14,2004 meeting minutes
Motion to approve the December 14, 2004 meeting minutes. Motion seconded and carried.
b)
South 320111 Library ~ Future Location
Mr. Doherty reported that staff had a couple meetings last month with Sound Transit (ST) officials
on the TOD (Transit-Oriented Development), most notably the eastside portion, which is the larger
portion.
Staff approached ST about their interest in the library locating on the property as a potential
ground floor tenant in a mixed-use type of development. ST seemed to be very receptive to the
idea. There are some examples of this occurring, such as the Delridge Library in West Seattle.
The Library is also interested in the concept; and is interested in talking more about it. Some of
the issues involved include shared parking with other tenants, housing, and new "customers" to the
library.
King County's plan in their budget is to eventually tear down the S. 320111 Library and rebuild it. It
was thought that the Library could potentially get a good deal from Sound Transit by moving into
the development, due to its status as a public entity.
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The next "step" is for the City to keep assisting/encouraging the process by keeping both parties
talking. The City would need to remain pro-active in selling the idea to the two sides (e.g. meet
with boardmembers, KCLS director, etc).
Staff will keep the Council updated as the issue progresses.
c)
Public/Private Partnership Recap
The purpose of the discussion is the address some concerns on the Council about what to do next
with the market study. It is thought that there are three main scenarios of the study: I) Federal
Way has a market for a lifestyle retail center; 2) A need for some sort of public investment to
encourage a market; and 3) There is no market.
One suggestion was to be pro-active and meet with downtown property owners and gauge their
interest in some form of private/public partnership in creating/realizing a vision of downtown
Federal Way as set in the City's comprehensive plan. Council was reminded that along with the
market study, Leland will provide a strategy to achieve that vision, based on the study's results.
Chair Faison gave a brief demonstration of financing, using the City of Kent's lifestyle/retail
project as an example of how much (if any) public financing could/should be used in a
private/public partnership, and how the public can eventually get a return on the investment
through increased tax revenues from the project.
There was a question about feedback from the Chamber of Commerce on the idea of a
public/private partnership. Mr. Doherty reported that the Chamber is inviting Leland to talk to the
Chamber at a future luncheon, so there is some interest in what the City is doing.
4.
OTHER
None.
5.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
6.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING
February 8, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hylebos Conference Room.
7.
ADJOURN
Chair Eric Faison adjourned the meeting at 6:31 pm.
Recorded by Jason Suzaka
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
February 8, 2005
TO:
Finance, Economic Development and Regional Affairs Committee
I
David Mosele' , anager
omic Development Director
VIA:
FROM:
Patrick Dohe
SUBJECT:
City Business Outreach Functions
Policy Question
A discussion of the City's business outreach functions through existing staffing and
programs and opportunities and/or appropriateness of additional staffing or programs.
Background
There has been interest among City Councilmembers to discuss the City's existing and
planned business outreach functions, as well as to explore ideas for additional staffing
and programmatic functions to provide outreach to the business community.
In order to assist this discussion, attached you will find copies of the job
descriptions/duties for the Economic Development Director (text refers to former position
as Deputy Director of Community Development Services Department), the Economic
Development Assistant position currently being filled, as well as a draft job
description/duties for an Ombudsman position.
Proposal
Discussion only at this time. No proposal presented.
Committee Recommendation
N/A.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
CLASS TITLE:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
CLASS CODE:
BASIC FUNCTION:
. Under the direction of the Economic Development Director, researches, develops and
assists in the implementation of economic development strategies related to business
retention and attraction, city center redevelopment and tourism.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assists the Director in the following economic development functions:
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Marketing the City for business attraction and as a visitor destination.
Responding to inquiries and requests for assistance from businesses, property
owners and developers.
Researching, developing and implementing city center redevelopment tools and
strategies.
Providing staff support to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the City's
tourism-promotion programs.
Developing and maintaining professional working relationships with local
agencies, developers, property owners, business owners, citizen groups, etc.
Researching, developing and implementing Comprehensive Plan and/or Zoning
Code amendments.
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REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Drafts and presents staff reports to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, the City
Council and its Committees, the Planning Commission and other governmental and
public bodies.
Conducts research related to a variety of economic development and city center
redevelopment issues.
Provides information and technical assistance to staff, citizens, businesses and
community groups.
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Represents the Department and/or City in interdepartmental teams, interagency teams,
community meetings, etc.
Prepares or contributes to reports, publications, displays, graphics, web pages, etc.
Perfonn other related duties, as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
.
Principles and practices of community development, economic development,
and/or programming planning and implementation.
Organizational and management practices.
Basic research methods.
Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
Personal computers, applicable software, such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint,
Groupwise, etc.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
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ABILITY TO:
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Develop, implement and coordinate program or project activities.
Analyze situations, problems and data accurately and identify effective courses of
action.
Develop and meet schedules and timelines while managing multiple priorities.
Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work effectively with others to achieve personal, team, department and City-wide
goals.
Anticipate customer needs and give high priority to customer service and
satisfaction.
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in urban planning, business or public
administration, or related fields and two years experience in economic development,
business, finance, community development. The position requires strong analytical,
writing, research and communication skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with some field site inspection
work required. Field work is perfonned outdoors in all weather conditions. Position may
require travel to a variety of locations to perform work or attend meetings.
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CITYOFFEDERAL'VAY
CLASS TITLE:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CLASS CODE: 3121
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Director of Community Development Services, plan; organize
coordinate and direct economic development and downtown revitalization functions for the City-
The position provides leadership and coordination for the City's economic development
activities including recommending policy, infrastructure, marketing, recruitment, and
negotiations for new development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with local agencies, developers, private
consultants, citizen groups, community service organizations, and others.
Prepare and present staff reports to City Council, Planning Commission, advisory committees,
and other groups to explain technical aspects of the City's economic development projects and
programs.
Prepare the economic element of the Comprehensive Plan, and formulate strategies for
implementing economic policy.
Provide representation to a variety of boards and commISSIons; attend and participate in
professional groups and committees.
Determine consultant requirements; select consultants and negotiate contracts; oversee and
coordinate special projects, administer contracts for services according to established guidelines
for the department; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established
limitations.
Coordinate department activities with those of other departments and offices to assure a
consistent approach towards common projects and interests.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Coordinate interdepartmental projects and efforts related to economic development.
Develop and maintain an overall economic development plan for the city.
Work with consultant to complete a Planned Action SErA for the city center core and frame,
Develop an implementation strategy for the city center core and frame vision.
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Develop marketing tools that effectively attract business and development to Federal Way
including brochures, web sites, computer software and developer forums.
Recommend changes to development regulations and procedure that facilitate development
projects.
Assist operating departments with capital facilities plans and programs that promote economic
development and work to ensure coordination between the economic strategic plan and the CIP.
Coordinate the City's Economic Development Oversight Committee.
Perform duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
. Principles and practices of economic development.
. Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of
economic development programs, policies and operational needs.
. Modem and complex principles and practices of program development and administration.
. Economic analysis techniques related to market, feasibility, and impact studies.
. Methods and techniques of effective technical report preparation and presentation.
. Research methods and sources of information related to economic development.
. Negotiation, mediation and facilitation skills, techniques and procedures.
. Applicable laws relating to growth management, SEP A, real estate and land use.
. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling punctuation and vocabulary.
. Group dynamics and methods of encouraging citizen participation.
ABILITY TO:
. Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional and technical personnel;
delegate authority and responsibility.
. Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the economIC
development program.
. Identify and respond to community and City Council issues, concerns, and needs.
. Develop, implement, and administer goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective
and efficient economic development services.
. Ensure project compliance with Federal State and local rules, laws and regulations.
. Interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules and regulations.
. Prepare and analyze technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
. Work effectively with others to achieve personal, team, department and citywide goals.
. Anticipate customer needs and give high priority to customer service and satisfaction.
ENVIRONMENT AL CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with some field site inspection work
required. Field work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions. Position may require travel
to a variety of locations to perform work or attend meetings. Employee may be exposed to
conditions and hazards from obstacles, heights and open trenches associated with construction
sites.
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Possible Ombudsman Job Functions
- Receive and process complaints, inquiries, and requests for service from citizens,
businesses, and other agencies. Provide advice, information, referrals and referral
oversight regarding City services, policies and procedures. In response to inquiries,
represent the City's position on current issues to individuals and groups.
- Investigate allegations of substandard City service or recurring problems; research
and analyze City laws, policies and rules; coordinate and negotiate with management of
City departments as necessary to resolve problems.
- Act as an advocate for citizens, businesses, or agencies having difficulty securing
equitable City service delivery.
- Provide recommendations to the City Manager for changes/additions to City
ordinances, policies and procedures in order to address emerging service problems, and to
avoid recurrence of complaints.
- Promote City-wide service excellence by assisting in improving service delivery,
responding to service and information requests, resolving complaints and providing
leadership on interdepartmental teams to address emerging issues.
- Facilitate meetings with citizens, businesses, community organizations and City
staff in order to solve broader problems and resolve conflicts.
- Prepare and distribute resource materials to inform citizens regarding government
processes and issues.
- Assist with coordination and facilitation of public and private efforts to retain and
expand existing businesses. Assist with coordination of City resources in completing
joint projects with economic development associations.
- Assist in the preparation of grant applications and plans; research availability of
private and grant funding.
- Develop position papers and analyses as directed; make presentations to public and
private sector groups as needed.
- Act as the "go to" person or caseworker for business retention and for businesses
considering an expansion, move into, move within, or exiting from the City.
- Build and strengthen relationships with existing businesses via personal visits.
- Collect information from existing and prospective business owners and operators to
help shape policy development on business climate issues.
- Review land use issues; analyze proportionality of regulations against project
expenditures to assess reasonableness.
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CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
MEMORANDUM
From:
Subject:
February 4, 2005
Finance, Economic Development and Regional Affairs Committee
David H. Moseley, City Manager
Iwen Wang, Management Services Director
Wireless Broadband (Wi-Pi) - Proof of Concept
Date:
To:
Via:
Policy Question
Should the City proceed with developing a "proof of concept" pilot project to determine the viability of
providing citywide wireless broadband services.
Background
Many communities had long ago determined that universal and affordable access to broadband internet
service is essential to their community's long term economic vitality. Until recently, few communities
could afford to provide broadband service at an affordable price to their citizens. With the advancement
of wireless technology and the decrease in deployment costs, communities large and small are actively
deploying Wi-Fi based broadband services.
The attached whitepaper provides more detailed background information and a glimpse at what
communities around the country are doing. Using experiences from some of these communities, staff
developed a set of assumptions and a preliminary financial performa for a citywide broadband network,
and believes it is feasible for the City to provide the service at a very reasonable rate and recover its
investment in 3 - 4 years.
Before the discussion of a citywide Wi-Fi project, the City had a plan to deploy a wireless solution for
the police department funded with COPS grant. The grant and city's matching fund total $IOOk, with a
spending deadline of May 31, 2005. While this grant can not be used for non-police purpose, it could
cover the police portion of a Wi-Fi project cost.
Staff Recommendation
The performa suggests a citywide wireless broadband service is financially viable. But it is imperative
for the City to perform a "Proof of Concept" pilot project to test the assumptions in the performa. If the
Council approves this idea, staff will develop the proposed scope and cost for the pilot, and return to
Council for approval and any funding. To meet the COPS grant deadline, and more importantly to
develop the necessary knowledge and skills, staff further recommends performing and managing the pilot
project internally. We believe it will provide the best knowledge base for the city to make the citywide
project decision later.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDA nON:
Direct staff to develop the scope and cost associated with the "proof of concept" project for the
deployment of a city-wide Wi-Fi network. Incorporate the necessary funding in the 2005 Carryforward
Budget Adjustment for the Committee to consider at its February 28th meeting.
APPROVAL BY COMMITTEE:
Committee Chair
Committee Member
Committee Member
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Introduction
The internet revolution was an incredible boon to the overall strength of the U.S. economy in the
mid 90's. While the bust of the dot com bubble has dampened market exuberance, internet
applications continue to evolve and expand. New applications such as high quality graphics,
audio, and video require a much larger pipeline to accommodate the uninhibited flow of
intensive digital data that come with such applications. Therefore, the availability of bandwidth
is what separates a community that is able and ready to reap the full benefits from the next level
of technology infused economic growth and those are not.
In a 2001 study, Morgan Stanley Dean Witter found that over 70% of the u.S. population have
multiple choices in broadband access. However, only 10% elected to use it. The high costs
involved are believed to prevent the universal adaptation of broadband. Many communities had
long ago determined that universal and affordable access to broadband service is essential to
their community's long term economic vitality; Until recently, few communities could afford the
level of subsidies required to provide broadband service at an affordable price.
With advancements in both performance and cost of wireless technology, affordable broadband
is now possible. Not only is wireless becoming a cost effective alternative to fixed-line solutions
for broadband access, it also opens the door for unprecedented mobility and efficiency for a wide
range of applications for institutions, governments, businesses, and individual users. The type of
wireless technology that is best delivers these services is debatable; however, with the level of
acceptance it has achieved, there's little question that wireless technology will be a key element
of the global broadband fabric in the near future.
Today, communities across the nation both large and small are aggressively acquiring this
technology to enhance their appeal for economic development and quality of life. The question
is no longer if government should facilitate its availability, affordability, reliability of broadband
connectivity, but what role it should play and when to take action.
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What is Broadband?
What is Broadband?
At its most basic level, "broadband" refers to the transmission of multiple communications
signals via a single physical pathway. The physical pathway can use one or more transmission
media, such as copper/coaxial wire, optical fiber or radio spectrum. The communications signal
can be voice, data, video, music, or other format. In comparison, a "baseband" connection
allows the analog transmission of only one communication signal over a single pathway.
Speed is also an important part of the definition, and it is measured both coming and going.
Downstream speeds of 1.54 Megabytes per second (Mbps) or higher deliver broadband services
like streaming video, interactive online games and downloads of high-resolution graphics, music
and video shorts like move trailers. Because of the nature of these particular applications, the
upstream transmission requirement for these services can be far less. On the other hand, 1.54
mbps may be too slow to support high bandwidth applications Hke video on demand.
Throughput speed is in the eye of the beholder, however, and some organizations are willing to
include far slower rates in their definition.
Broadband has become synonymous with high speed Internet connectivity. This service is
provided in multiple ways, with cable modem and Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) being the
most common. Other broadband delivery mechanisms include fiber optic, fixed wireless, digital
broadcast, third generation wireless, satellite and a more recent phenomenon, Wi-Fi (wireless
fidelity).
Wireless Technologies
There are many wireless technologies. The table below shows those available today or in the
near future that deliver broadband access.
Name Current Deployment Future Applications Challenges
Wi-Fi (802.11) Used to create citywide Networks with larger Routing data can
wireless networks. areas and using less create bottlenecks.
bandwidth for routing
activities.
WiMAX (802.16) Backhaul for Wi-Fi Mobile broadband. High consumer
networks and fixed premise equipment
wireless broadband for (CPE) cost limits
TI replacement. current market.
3G Used to provide voice International network Required to wait for
and data coverage for will allow roaming & commercial carriers
mobile users. interoperability. to deploy.
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Under Wi-Fi, there are various "flavors" utilizing different radio frequencies. Most wireless
equipment use the following two bands of unlicensed frequencies.
Technology Frequency Range Speed Devices Compatibili ty
802.lla 5.8GHz 25 to 75 feet Up to 54Mbps Laptop Not compatible
indoors; range computers, with 802.11 b,
can be affected by PDAs, cell 802.11g
building materials phones
802.11 big 2.4GHz Up to 300 feet Up to 1 1 Mbps Laptop Other 2.4GHz
indoors; range computers, devices, like
can be affected by PDAs, cell cordless phones,
building materials phones may disrupt
connection
The 2.4GHz is a multi-path, very high frequency that can pass though concrete, brick, steel, but
is challenged by foliage or other material that absorbs radiation (water resonance). The 5GHz
technology is very similar, but has limited absorption from foliage. However it also has a
decreased coverage area.
Wi- Fi /WLAN Hardware/Software Architecture
A wireless network generally consists of Access Points (AP), Gateways, Antennas, and Wi-Fi
receIvers.
Access Points are radio transmitter and receivers that communicate with the other Wi-Fi
transmitter and receivers in edge devices like laptops, PDAs or Wi-Fi Phones.
Antennas are an important part of a Wi-Fi network, allowing direction of the network a certain
way, or having it open to all directions.
Gateways are access points that are also connected through hardwiring to other networks.
Wi-Fi Software
There are several layers of software that are needed in a Wi-Fi network for security,
compression, authentication, accounting, design tools and maintenance.
Wi-Fi Limitations
Shared Frequency:
Wi-Fi frequencies are not licensed and can be used by anyone for any purpose. This increases the
chance of interference amongst Wi-Fi equipment and other appliances. It also increases the
security concerns of the system.
Distance:
The FCC allows a maximum of I-Watt output power from any Wi-Fi device, making it less able
to penetrate buildings, walls or cover a long distance.
Bandwidth:
As the number of users increases, the bandwidth available to each person reduces. An 802.1lb
Wi-Fi network, which provides a maximum of 11 MBPS can only effectively handle 3-6 users at
a gIVen.
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Demand and Competitive Environment
Like any business venture, a citywide Wi-Fi operation has inherent business risks. Knowledge,
skills, planning, and sound management practices provide the best protection against business
risk. The chosen business model must ensure the City's ability to have a good handle on these
factors. In addition to the operational risks, the current broadband service providers are all
telecommunication giants with deep financial resources. Should the City decide to provide
citywide service directly or indirectly, it needs to be ready for both political and financial
challenges.
The table below shows the primary players of high-speed Internet service in the area and their
monthly fees. Even the least expensive service will cost $40 per month. In comparison, dialup
services are available at as little as $7 per month. Wireless broadband "hot spots" are only
available at a few locations; however, many are free in coffee shops, bookstores, and hotels.
We have not seen evidence that communities that offer :tree or cheaper Wi-Fi broadband services have
affected prices of commercial service providers. However, service bundling, enhanced speed, and richer
internet service features are very common and could also affect competition.
T e of Service
DSL
Ma'or rovider
Qwest Choice
Qwest Deluxe
Seed
256/256
896k/l.5 mbps
Monthl Fee
$31.99
$44.99
Cable Modem
Earthlink (via hone line)
Comcast
256k/l.5 mb s
258k/l.5 mbps
$39.95
$45.95 (cable services
subscriber)
Earthlink (via Comcast fiber)
Dialup service
Qwest
256k/l.5 mb s
56kbps
Various roviders
56Kb s
$45.95
$18.95 (w/qualified
home phone package)
from$6.95
In addition to business risks, the high tech industry is also subject to the risk of changing
technology. A new system deployed today can easily become a "legacy" system tomorrow, and
lose its competitive edge against faster, cheaper, more reliable, and more efficient systems
tomorrow. The "window of opportunity" for this generation of Wi-Fi equipment, we believe, is
between 3 - 4 years. By this time, the more robust WiMax or better equipment will very likely
be widely affordable and can provide more reliable signals, much broader bandwidth, and lower
overall operating costs due to fewer required units in the infrastructure. Therefore, to remain
competitive, the system will need to be able to pay for itself within 3 years and continue to
upgrade every 3 years or so. It needs to build on a common platform to have the best chance of
support and compatibility for future equipment.
With these considerations in mind, we believe a public service as well as a financial case can be
made for a citywide Wi-Fi broadband network.
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As shown in the very performa above, with a monthly fee of $24.95, assuming a 5% rollout
subscription, and ramping up to 35% households over a five-year period, a citywide Wi-Fi could
be self-sustaining financially and provide cheaper broadband access for a number of city
operations and potentially other governmental and educational organizations.
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(1,538,394)1 (1,862,190), (2,192,339)
..(76:920)1 {93,11o>l ' , '(109,'i517)' ~
1,107,344 I 1,344,384 1,586.075 I
¡Subscriber Projection
Total Household'
I-Fi S~~~r~~r!pt~o~.~..t
sidential
Mmicipal
~ ~~.~"...~.~-,~...~..,
Public Safety
Total Subscriber Accounts
5%
1,650
5,000
...--.,..
I ,
lOpe rating Rave nue/Exp Projection
¡Annual Operating Revenue
rOther-Revenue'" ~_. -~ -
r<5p~r~ti~~§Xi>~~~itlJre
¡ Other Expenditures
! Earning Before Depreciation
n (3 year rolling)
iNetlncorre
$182
Year 5 ,
,417 i
181)21-1
~~ ,~~ (,2,21~:11~)1
(110,706)1
1,602,019 I
m .. .- ---.,.--L. ~. _L.. - . - ---.----- 1. -..
(675,000)1 (675,000)1 (675,000) (675,00
(461,210>1 (16,095)1 432,344 i 669,384 I
.--L--..-~-L-- I
¡ ,
,
I ...1
(67S:ÕOO)T--(67S.000)
911,075 I 927,019 I
¡
~, - ----- r--
_~ning Befc:>E':1_[:)eP!.eciatiÓ~___._~~-~.~---
Capital Outflow
I Cash Flow
.
213,791 8,905: 1,107,344 1,344,384
(1.012,500) (1,012,500):--~----'" -- (2,õ2S,OOO)
(798,710)1 (353,595)1 1,107,344 1 (680,616)j
1,586,075 I
1,602,019 I
* Including households annexed in 2005.
The performa is based on a capital cost of$2.02 million, and per account operating cost of$182
per year. A breakdown of the estimates can be found in Appendix 1.
C ""5
Business Model
There has been a long history and many examples of government broadband service. Most of
these communities operate the service as part of or in conjunction with their electric utilities.
Some set up a separate utility to provide broadband service. The provision of Wi-Fi is less
consistent at this time. As shown in Appendix 2, the two-dozen or so cities/communities in the
u.S. have approached it differently. Some cities decided to totally leave it to the private sector.
Seattle's CTO was quoted, saying that the city government may be poorly suited to oversee
network security and customer service, and "with the advent of new wireless technologies like
the Wi-Max standard, in which transmitters could send signals 30 miles instead of 300 feet, the
city risks adopting a system destined for obsolescence." For those communities that have
decided to take on more active roles, the following are three typical models.
1. Public Utility Model
City/community owned/operations system. Can be a single entity or composed of different
companies that provide different parts of the value chain: ownership,
operations/maintenance, services and support, settlement and billing, marketing and sales.
Objectives
To provide affordable, universal broadband service at a self-funded basis.
Focused on quality of service, security, and at a breakeven or slightly better price.
Funding
Governmental grants
General governmental funds
Borrowing from internal utility funds
External borrowing (LOC, notes, or bonds)
Advantages
Have full control over policy and pricing to achieve intended goals.
Have full control over security of the system, particularly if public safety agencies
will be part of the users.
Access to the ROWand other city and government owned properties, including
fiber lines and conduits.
Results in a high quality of service and secure network.
Disadvantages
Ability to adapt quickly to changing business environment.
New line of business for the City; need to acquire the knowledge and skills
2. Free Community Wireless Network
Objectives
Provide free wireless access for citizens
Mainly used by citizens for low bandwidth activities for short periods
Lower reliability and security because it is viewed as an amenity
Used for economic development, often in more historic areas
Funding
Government funding! grants
Foundation grants, fundraising efforts in the community
Exchange access to governmental properties and governmental business accounts
for a private operator to build and provide limited free access in certain hot zones.
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Advantages
Limited governmental investment
Little concern over level of service thus minimal on-going expenses
Provides wireless service
May help revitalize certain areas in a community.
Disadvantages
Network security and reliability is uncertain.
Cannot be securely and consistently used to enable Digital City applications
If privately owned, city will have no control/influence of pricing thus achieve the
goal of universal access
3. Cooperative Wholesale Model
Objectives
Provide network connections for all government agencies at cost, thereby saving
taxpayer money.
Sell excess capacity at wholesale prices to private providers who then retail wireless
services to businesses and individual consumers.
Funding
Local governmental funding
State and federal grants
Revenue by selling excess capacity wholesale to wireless Internet service providers,
existing te1cos, etc.
External borrowing
Advantages
Share risk and profit with other government agencies
Provide base for universal access
Does not directly compete with commercial service providers.
Saves government offices, schools, and hospitals money
Retain control of network security
Retain control of level of service
Influence of retail price
Disadvantages
Multiple government decision process can be slow and inefficient for a high tech
businesses
Multiple entities with different missions/objectives
C-7
Legal Environment
Does a Washington code city have the authority under current law to offer Wireless Fidelity
(WiFi) service to the public? The brief answer is yes. Under current federal and state law, ,a
Washington city may provide WiFi services to the public.
Analysis
Washington State Law
The Legislature has authorized cities and towns to provide certain utilities such as electricity,
gas, water, sewerage, and solid waster services. See RCW 35.92.010, 35.92.020, 35.92.050,
35A.80.010. But the question arises whether the list of permitted utilities 'set forth in statute is
exclusive. This was considered in City of Issaquah v. Teleprompter Corp., 93 Wn.2d 567, 611
P.2d 741 (1980). The court found that providing cable television service was of appropriate
local concern to be the subject of city legislation, and that the state had not preempted the field.
Id. at 572-575. Issaquah establishes that code cities do not need express statutory authority to
exercise their legislative authority.
However, code cities are not exempt from legislative control. Massie v. Brown, 84 Wn.2d 490,
492,527 P.2d 476 (1974). A city ordinance will be invalid (1) if a general statute preempts city
regulation of the subject or (2) if the ordinance directly conflicts with a statute. Heinsma v. City
of Vancouver, 144 Wn.2d 556, 561,29 P.3d 709 (2001).
State law broadly defines "telecommunications" as "the transmission of information by wire,
radio, optical cable, electromagnetic, or other similar means." RCW 80.04.010. This definition
would encompass WiFi service. A telecommunications company under state law "includes
every corporation, company, association, joint stock association, partnership and person, their
lessees, trustees or receivers appointed by any court whatsoever, and every city or town owning,
operation or managing anv facilities used to provide telecommunications for hire, sale, or resale
to the general public within this state." RCW 80.04.010 (emphasis added). Although these
statutes neither expressly permit nor expressly prohibit cities from providing telecommunications
services, the definition of telecommunications company includes cities. This would support the
position that cities are not preempted from offering such services.
The scope of a municipal corporation's powers also may depend on whether the powers are
governmental or proprietary. HUe v. Pub. Uti!. Dist. 2, 112 Wn.2d 456,459, 772 P.2d 481
(1989). Proprietary powers are more broadly defined than governmental powers. Where a
municipal corporation is authorized to conduct a business, it may exercise its business functions
in much the same way as a private entity. City of Tacoma v. Taxpayers of Tacoma, 108 Wn.2d
679,694, 743 P.2d 793 (1987). The provision of a product or service to the public - such as
water, electricity, or telecommunications - is a proprietary rather than a governmental, function
of a city or county. Id. at 694. See also AGO 2003 No. 11.
Federal Law
The status of cities is similar under federal law. Cities are authorized under the
Telecommunication Act of 1996, 110 Stat. 70,47 u.S.C. Sec. 253, (the Act) to provide
telecommunications services, but a state may prohibit its political subdivisions from providing
telecommunication services under state law. A recent United States Supreme Court decision,
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Nixon v. Missouri Municipal League, 541 U.S. 125, 124 S. Ct. 1555, 158 LEd.2d 291 (2004),
has made it clear that political subdivisions of a state are not protected entities under Section
253(a) of the Act which states:
No State or local statute or regulation, or other State or local legal requirement,
may prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting the ability of any entity to provide
any interstate or intrastate telecommunications service.
The Nixon case arose out ofthe enactment of a statute by the General Assembly of Missouri
prohibiting political subdivisions of the state from providing or offering for sale a
telecommunication service. MRS Section 392.410 (7). A variety of municipal entities petitioned
the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for an order declaring the Missouri statute
unlawful and preempted under Section 253 of the Act.
The FCC refused to declare the Missouri statute preempted. In re Missouri Municipal League,
16 FCC Rcd. 1157,2001 WL 28068 (2001). The FCC concluded that "the term 'any entity' in
section 253(a) ... was not intended to include political subdivisions ofthe state, but rather
appears to prohibit restrictions on market entry that apply to independent entities subject 0 state
regulation."z It also relied on the principle of Gregory v. Ashcroft, 501 U.S. 452, 111 S.Ct. 2395,
115 LEd.2d 410 (1991), that Congress needs to be clear before it constrains traditional state
authority to order its government. 16 FCC Red., at 1169. The Supreme Court of the United
States sided with the FCC and the Missouri General Assembly. Nixon, at 1560.
2005 Legislation
The report over the last several years has been that Congress would take on a major overhaul of
the 1996 Telecommunications Act during 2005. To date, however, nothing comprehensive has
been introduced to Congress. Similarly, no bills have been introduced yet this year in the
Washington State Legislature to address the issue of municipal telecommunications services.
Conclusion
Under current federal and state law, a Washington code city may provide WiFi services to the
public. Although there is no express authority under Washington law for a city to provide
telecommunications services to the public, a code city possesses all of the legislative powers of
the state unless preempted or in conflict with state law. Federal law likewise authorizes
municipal entities to provide telecommunications services. States may, however, prohibit the
provision of telecommunications services by political subdivision within the state. In the
absence of such a statute, though, a Washington code city may provide these services, including
WiFi service, to the public.
2 The FCC relied on its own earlier order resolving a challenge to a comparable Texas law, In re Public Utility
Commission of Texas, 13 FCC Rcd. 3460, 1997 WL 603179 (1997), as well as the affirming opinion of the United
States Court of Appeals for the district of Columbia Circuit, Abilene v. FCC, 164 F.3d 49 (1999).
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Attachment 1: Operating and Capital Assumption and Comparison
Operating Expenditure, per account average:
Service Tech, ] FTE/] 000 customer
Field Repair & Maintenance/Service Contract/site and T] lease
Customer Relations (sales, acct billing/maintenance, systems support etc)
Management/Planning, ] 0% of personnel
Overhead (auditing, legal, insurance, facility etc)
Operating Cost per Account/Yr
Operating Cost per Account/Mo
$60
60
30
]5
]7
$182
$]5
Capital Assumptions:
Coverage Area:
Estimated No, AP/Cells
Capital Estimates:
1.) at $80klsm; or
2.) at $5k1celJ, or
3.) Average:
22.50
450
sq miles
20
$ ] ,800,000
$ 2,250,000
$ 2,025,000
Sample of capital cost in other jurisdictions:
Chaska
Capital
cells
area
cells/sm
Capital/cell
Capital per sq mile
Recovery Period
Cerritos, CA
Capital Budget
cells
area
cells/sm
$535,000
250
14
18
$2,140
$38,214
3.01
unknown
130
8.6
15
Corpus Christi, TX Test Pilot
Capital Budget $1,500,000
cells 300
area 1&5
cells/sm 18
Capital/cell $5,000
Capital per sq mile $90,000
Grand Heaven, Michigan
Capital/sq mile
Hermosa Beach, CA
Capital
area
Capital per sq mile
M&O
$40,000
$80,000
1.3
$61,538
$18,000
Las Vegas, NV (Meshnetworks)
Capital $175,000
area 2.0
Capital per sq mile $87,500
Fullerton, CA
Capital
area
cells
Capital/cell
Capital per sq mile
$55,000
2.5
9
$6,111
$22,000
(fiber line already in, in-house installation)
sq mile
sq mile
sq mile
(333/18.5 =16, but case study says 18/sm)
(50% cell cost, 50% installation, other sw/hw)
sqmile
T-1+ 4 hrs stafftime/wk
sq mile
($50k mesh/$30k server)
sqmile
C_IO
Appendix 2: US Hot Cities/Communities
city Scooe Publiclprivate Fee vs free system Cost Status
I. Ashland, OR Provide business access of Private business serviced hot points Private AP connected to
city network. municipal owned fiber
network
2. Austin, TX The Austin Wireless City Project is Free wireless hotspots for
an initiative of Austin Wireless to public spaces
improve the availability and quality
of public free Wi-Fi in Austin,
Austin Wireless, Inc, is a Non-
Profit Texas Corporation,
3, Baltimore, MD Baltimore's wireless hot zone
project is being delayed due to
opposition from local businesses
criticize it for not working
together with local
entreoreneurs,
4, Baton Rouge, LA downtown Wi-Fi Verge Wireless Networks, Inc. a mesh network technology
"Our goal was to bring free division of Cams oft Data Systems, from Tropos Networks
Wi-Fi to the city," said Don Inc., announced that it has turned
Powers of Cap strategy, a non on the first of20 Wi-Fi antennas
profit organization devoted to near the comer of North Boulevard
bringing new technology to and 3rd street with coverage
the city, "Verge Wireless has extending wen over 300 feet in any
succeeded in doing just that, direction,
and we are supporting them
any way possible to ensure
the continued success of free
Internet access to our visitors
in the downtown area,"
5, Benton County, WA business district of Benton PUD has access to the Intelligent network software
Clearwater, in Kennewick, 8 fiber-optic network owned by developed by Chameleon
sm. mobile users can remain the Bonnevil1e Power provides rigorous security and
connected throughout the Administration 128 kbps to I privacy for users, while enabling
service area. Mbps connectivity, but multiple Internet service
inherent inefficiencies providers (ISPs) or
(overheads, etc.) in Ethernet telecommunication carriers to
wireless transport systems can simultaneously market the
reduce the actual speed to 30- service, using a common
60% of this nominal speed, infrastructure, and bill their
customers for its use, The
Chameleon software wil1 also
enable interconnection with
other wireless networks, such as
3G cellular.
6. Bowling Green, KY downtown hotzone free
7, Cerritos, CA 8.6 square mile (22,27 sq, Aiimet Wireless, a wiSP that $30/mo for 512/256 kbp 130 Tropos 5110 Wi-Fi network goes live
50,000 people km,) area ofCenitos will be deploys 802. I I-based high speed $250/mo for III mbps cells/Pronto OSS (back
deployed for high-speed networks, reached an agreement business pros office) and 110tzone Gateway
wireless Intemet access. with the Citv ofCenitos to use citv Fiber backhaul (provider
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city Scope Public/private Fee vs free svstem Cost Status
owned facilities to provide the unclear)
service, City is a client.
8. Charleston, SC downtown Wi-Fi Thinkspot is providing hot spots in the hourly rate is $3 (or $8
Charlestonchamber.net local businesses (like T-Mobile per day, $15 per week or
here) $30 per month). Prepaid
access cards at
participating locations or
the Chamber of
Commerce,
9. Chaska, MN 16 square miles (41 square First Mile Wireless, a reseJ1er and $15.95 a month single 250 Wi-Fi ceJ1s from Tropos Cost is $480,000 but it The city has been involved in
18,000 pop/7 ,500 homes kilometers) integrator of wireless network device or $25/mo for Networks, mesh deployment, would have been providing commercial Internet
solutions provided consulting, RF multiple. 36 backhaul points via $750,000 more, if the services for over five years, It
engineering and support services. The price includes the loan KarlNet P2MP wireless links city did not already have built both a fiber backbone
up to 3 Mbps of an Engenius Senao Wi- and city's fiber network. a fiber and wireless network and a point-to-
Fi bridge from keen an Pronto's OSS for back office backbone multipoint 2,4GHz wireless
systems, which wiJ1 access network to provide local
provide in-house access businesses with broadband
with no rooftop antenna or access,
instaJ1ation required by
Chaska,net first phase of the project--
installing 50 Tropos Wi-Fi cells
covering four square miles (10
square kilometers), Citywide
deployment was completed in
July 2004, Chaska,net will use
city fiber and fixed point-to-
multipoint wireless technology
for its backhaul connections.
10, Cleveland, OH To blanket Cleveland in free A Joint public system: for Free for public wireless access points on totaJ1y "unwired" by 2006
public wireless [¡Hemet access educational, cultural, medical fiber network
by 2006 research, governmental, among
many others,
]1. Dayton, OH 2.6 square kilometers Harborlink, a local company, to set The downtown hotzone ifaJ1 goes weJ1, it will put out an
(downtO\m) up the hotzone. The city will will provide wireless RFP in mid-2005 for a citywide
provide the baekhaul to the Internet Internet access fTee of network
and allow Harbor1ink to place charge to the end user; the
access points on city-owned costs wiJ1 be covered by
property, allowing businesses to
place advertisements on
the splash page.
12, Fullerton, CA Phase I: 2.5 S.M, (24-block Redevelopment agency Free in yr 1, hope 9 Tropos mesh $55k Phase I Jan 05
downtown) businesses in zone will www,myfullerton.com
assume cost and provide
free services.
13. Grand Haven, MI City-wide Ottawa wireless, signed a five-year Pricing for residential (l) A single tiber connection costs for building out a
non-exclusive license to operate the service will start at $20 per has been spread across the wireless broadband
network, month, with unlimited entire city via several hundred network are $40,000 per
caJ1ing anywhere in the US WiFi (802,11 a, b, g) radios square mile (2,6 sq km)
and Canada set at $30 Del' located UDon existing city in an area with a lot of
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city Scope Public/private Fee vs free system Cost Status
month infrastructure. trees,
(2) The radio network, which
is monitored at every point on
a 24x7 basis using custom
monitoring tools, achieves
exceptional broadband
perfonnance,
(3) Top speeds of 5Mbps
bidirectional are sustained
with an average downstream
data rate of 1,5Mbps, Tens of
thousands of clients can be
supported,
(4) Latency across the entire
wireless network is less 20ms
on average.
(5) Greater than 99.7%
network reliability, even
under extremely harsh
environmental conditions
such as rain, fog, snow, and
high winds.
14, Hermosa Beach, CA 1.3 square miles or 3.4 square sold over $]500 per month in local Residents and visitors will entire project is between Over 400 registered users,
kilometers) icon advertising on our forced get free access, although $75,000 and $85,000; expect about 7,000 households
homepage they need to register before annual maintenance fees to use the system in some form
system that covers about 35% they can log on, are $18,000 per year. or another.
of our city Wifihermosabeach is
buying bandwidth
wholesale from a local
ISP and receiving 6
Mbps for $600/mo
wirelessly
This service will
consume approx. 4
hours of staff time per
week, approx. $13,000
per veal' in stafItime,
15, Lafayette, LA city-wide Syndeo Communications Group Tropos Networks 5]10 Wi-fi
13 square miles (33 square cel1s, Syndeo wi1l provide
ki10meters) high-speed (> I Mbps)
broadband to residents and
businesses in Lafayette.
16. Las Vegas, NV Pilot: traffic control. 2 sm. (5 Cheetah Technologies, local 33 Meshnetworks routers; $175k, or $80klsm: To unwire the entire city (150 sq
s km); company I-Tl/3 lAPS $50k mesh; $30k server km), they estimate it would cost
500kbps - 1.5 mbps I lAPS/] s.m.
bandwidth I router/0.25 sm $6 mil1ion,
Cheetah also sel1s two other
types of mesh networks based
on hardware from Tropos
Networks Inc., in Sunnyvale,
Calif., and BelAir Networks
Inc, in Kanata, Ont., Canada.
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city Scope Public/private Fee vs free system Cost Status
The Tropos and BelAir mesh
systems are built on top of the
IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi protocol,
while MeshNetworks uses a
proprietary technology
originally developed for
military applications,
17, Lexington, KY Zone. A local WISP, will be delivering $7 per day, $15 per week The network uses Vivato As of January 2005, they have
the service which initially covers 8 and $25 per month for equipment and 1coa's 48 paid customers and total 80
square kilometers (the Beaumont access managed services, 802,11 b, 2 registered users, They hope to
Farms area off Harrodsburg Road (Local DSL availablc jÖr Mbps (download) and 1.5 reach 100 customers within a
and inc1udes a business district, $30/mo) Mbps (upload), few months
shops, restaurants, two residential
neighborhoods and a 50O-unit
apartment complex)
18. Los Angeles, CA Hotzone in Pershing Square Verge Wireless, funded by Free Tropos mesh nodes connected $25k1year M&O
in downtown Los Angeles. Community Redevelopment to the city's fiber network for
Agency of Los Angeles, backhaul
Marvin Braude Van Nuys Aiinnesh Communications, Free, during the pilot
Constituent Service Center FiberQuest, and the City of Los period
(pilot) Angeles Infonnation Technology
Agency (ITA).
19, Nantucket There are a lot of hotspots in Wi-Blast, will be oJTering Wi-Fi The network will run on mesh at a cost of $20,000 to
Nantucket at hotels, resorts service to subscribers over a 1.25 equipment from Tropos: 9 to $30.000.
and cafes, Residents get sq mi (3,2 sq km) area, 15 nodes to cover one square
Internet access from Comcast
and Verizon, But short-term mile
visitors who are not staying at
a hotel 01' vacation rental with
wired or wireless Internet
access, could benefit Ji'om
Wi-Blast's service,
Nantucket's population rises
to as many as 50,000 during
the summer.
20. Pittsburgh, PA hotzone in cultural district
21. Portland, OR Veri LAN provides wireless Vivato antenna, WiMAX
broadband services to Portland antenna is installed on the
I ,OOO-foot KGW-Tv tower
which rises 1,150 feet above
sea level on Portland's Sylan
Hills Bandwidth ranges 1'1'0111
256 Kbps to 24 Mbps.
(VcriLAN's 802.160 hardware
is notfll/~)' 802./6a compliant
vet.)
22, Rio Rancho, NM Starting $1 9.95/month for Intel and the city of Rio August, Rio Rancho oftìcials
(Albuquerque) unlimited 256kbps service; Rancho will provide locations terminated thc city's license
mobile connections up to for mounting the cellular Wi- agreement with USurf saying
I Mhos and dailv passes Fi eauimnent as well as that the company was pursuing a
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city Scope Public/private Fee vs free svstem Cost Status
will also be offered. overal1 project assistance and business strategy not conducive
Customers can access the support, Proxim will deliver a to the success of the project.
network across the city pre-Wi MAX wireless "l11is time they are using
using any standard Wi-Fi backbone solution, Meru A.z,\IJ.sJ~LI'-J.~J~',!Qrks. a division of
adapter, Most subscribers Networks will provide the Ottawa Wircless, as the service
are expected to use the access points, and LogiSense provider. You wil1 recall that
service as a ful1 will supply operational Ottawa Wireless runs Grand
replacement for existing support systems, such as Haven, Michigan's Wi-Fi
wired and wireless Internet billing network
options,
Wi-Fi based mobile
telephone cal1ing (using
Voice over lP) will be
offered at $24,95/month
tor unlimited residential
calling throughout the US
and Canada,
23. San Francisco, CA Citywide Pub Free/citywide Other cities in the top ten are
Portland, Seattle, Washington
D,c. and Austin, Texas, I am
wondering if there is a similar
tOD 10 list tor Europe
24. Seattle, CA Speakeasy Speakeasy cal1s it WiMAX Seattle's CTO says that the city
service but since WiMAX is government may be poorly
not official1y here, it is really suited to oversee network
pre-WiMAX. Speakeasy secUlity and customer service,
already delivers broadband and "with the advent of new
connectivity in Seattle so it is wireless technologies like the
an addition to their existing Wi-Max standard, in which
service. transmitters could send signals
30 miles instead of 300 feet. the
city risks adopting a system
destined [or obsolescence."
25. Seattle, Port of 190-acre use tour Vivato 2.4 GHz
WiFi switches and two
Vivato bridge routers
26, Spokane, WA IOO-block downtown hotzone ltronix, a developer of wireless, Free Viva to's 2.4 GHz outdoor OneEighty Networks
rugged mobile computing systems, switch and bridge router, It
the Downtowl1 Spokane transmits high-gain wireless
Partnership, a private, non-profit beams over a distance of 2.5
downtown membership miles (4 kilometers) outdoors
organization, Purcel1 Systems, a with direct line of sight, and
provider of modu lar, outdoor over shorter distances without
enclosures, and broadband provider direct line of sight. Thc
OneEighty Networks will advantage of using Vi vato's
col1aborate to provide wire1ess switch is that you don't have
service to the I OO-block downtown to set up and manage so many
area. nodes, unlike in a mesh
network.
27. St. Cloud, FL initial1y covers the entire lIP Services is deploying the Access within the hotzone
historic downtown as well as network which will cover 590 acres (with speeds of up to
the East Lake Toho (238 hectares). It will offer other I Mbps) is free of charge to
waterfront park (about 20 amenities such as fiber to the residents and visitors.
square blocks), home/office, As Dart of the service,
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city Scope Public/private Fee vs free system Cost Status
HP is also deploying a hotzone
covering twelve square blocks in
St. Cloud's dO\li11tOwn by the
summer.
28. Urbana, IL downtown hotzone
29. Washington, DC Hotzone free public outdoor
wireless hotspot on Capitol
Hill
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