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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-013-FBR-003 Interlocal Agreement DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-414&l3E08-8DBCBE156D22 COA#23-013-FBR-003 SKAGIT COUNTY Contract# C20230368 INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Page 1 of 11 BETWEEN ---- ------ SKAGIT COUNTY AND CITY OF ANACORTES EDA FIBER OPTIC EXPANSION THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT is entered into this 21 day of , 2023 between Skagit County, Washington (the "County") and City of Anac es (the "Recipient") pursuant to the authority granted by Chapter 39.34 RCW, INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT, and in consideration of the mutual benefits do hereby agree as follows: 1. Purpose: The purpose of the contract is to distribute economic development funds pursuant to RCW 82.14.370. 2. Scope of Work: Recipient will only use the funds distributed under this agreement as allowed by RCW 82.14.370 and only for the Public Facility Project described in Recipient's Economic Development Application, which is attached to this document as Exhibit "A". 3. Payment: County will compensate Recipient a maximum of$500,000, chargeable to GL expenditure code#342 58502444109. Recipient shall submit an invoice describing the use of funds to be distributed by the County and the County upon receipt of appropriate documentation shall distribute a portion of the awarded funding as determined by the County Contract Representative described in Paragraph 6.1 of this Contract. However, such payments shall not occur more often than monthly,through the County voucher system. The County Contract Representative has the sole discretion of determining what appropriate documentation is required in order for Recipient to receive a distribution of funds under this Agreement. 4. Recipient agrees to return any and all funds provided under this agreement, including any penalties and interest, if the Recipient uses the funds outside the limitations set forth in Paragraph 2. 4.1. Use of funds outside the limitations in Paragraph include (A)any finding, by the county or other state or federal agency, that the funds distributed pursuant to this agreement violate any state or federal laws or regulations, and (B) Recipient using the funds for a purpose other then what was originally described in its application of funds. 4.2 If there is a finding as described in Paragraph 4.1(A), Recipient agrees to hold County harmless and indemnify County for any losses arising from the County distributing such funds to the Recipient contrary to state or federal law. 5. The parties agree that Recipient is an independent contractor and not an employee, or agent of Skagit County. Recipient hereby agrees not to make any representations to any third party or to allow such third party to remain under the misimpression that Recipient is Page 1 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE1561322 an employee, independent contractor, or agent of Skagit County. All payments made hereunder and all services performed shall be made and performed pursuant to this Agreement. Recipient will defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County, its officers, agents or employees from any loss or expense, including but not limited to settlements, judgments, setoffs, attorneys' fees or costs incurred by reason of claims or demands because of breach of the provisions of this paragraph. Further the Recipient represents that all employees and sub-contractors are covered under Industrial Insurance in compliance with R.C.W. Title 51. 6. Administration: The following individuals are designated as representatives of the respective parties. The representatives shall be responsible for administration of this Agreement and for coordinating and monitoring performance under this Agreement. In the event such representatives are changed, the party making the change shall notify the other party in writing. 6.1 The County's representative shall be the Budget and Finance Director: Trisha Logue 1800 Continental Place, Suite 100 Mount Vernon, WA 98273 6.2 Recipient's representative shall be Administrative Services Director: Emily Schuh PO Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 All notices and payments mailed by regular post (including first class) shall be deemed to have been given on the second business day following the date of mailing, if properly mailed and addressed. Notices and payments sent by certified or registered mail shall be deemed to have been given on the day next following the date of mailing, if properly mailed and addressed. For all types of mail, the postmark affixed by the United States Postal Service shall be conclusive evidence of the date of mailing. 7. Defense & Indemnity Agreement: The Recipient agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the County, its appointed and elective officers and employees, from and against all loss or expense, including but not limited to judgments, settlements, attorney's fees and costs by reason of any and all claims and demands upon the County, its elected or appointed officials or employees for damages because of personal or bodily injury, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons and on account of damage to property including loss of use thereof, whether such injury to persons or damage to property is due to the negligence of the Recipient, its subcontractors, its elected officers, employees or their agents, except only such injury or damage as shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of the County, its appointed or elected officials or employees. It is further provided that no liability shall attach to the County by reason of entering into this contract, except as expressly provided herein. Recipient insurance shall be primary. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the County, its officers, officials, Page 2 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F1 8-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE1 56D22 employees or volunteers shall be excess of Recipient's insurance and shall not contribute to it. 8. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution per Resolution No. R20230151. Work on the project shall be substantially complete and contract shall expire August 31, 2025. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "substantially complete" shall mean "when the contract work has progressed to the extent that the Recipient has full use and benefit of the facilities, both from the operational and safety standpoint, and only minor incidental work, replacement of temporary substitute facilities, or correction or repair remains to physically complete the total contract." Upon termination of this Agreement, all property acquired by the Recipient shall remain the Recipient's property,with no obligation to pay the County therefore. 9. The Recipient shall not assign any interest in this Contract and shall not transfer any interest in same without prior written County consent. 10. The Recipient will secure, at his own expense, all personnel required in performing said services under this Contract. Recipient shall be personally liable for applicable payroll, Labor and Industries premiums, and all taxes, and shall hold the County harmless from any claims related thereto. 11. Right to Review: This contract is subject to review by the State Auditors office. The County or its designee shall have the right to review and monitor the financial components of this project. Such review may include, but is not limited to, on-site inspection by County agents or employees, and inspection of all records of other materials, which the County deems pertinent to the Agreement and its performance. Recipient shall preserve and maintain all financial records and records relating to this project under this Agreement for 3 years after contract termination,and shall make them available for such review,within Skagit County, State of Washington, upon request. 12. Acknowledgement of Funding: All books, informational pamphlets, press releases, research reports, articles, requests for information, signs or other public notices developed for or referring to the activities or programs funded by this agreement shall include the statement, "This project received funding from Skagit County," or similar language acknowledging Skagit County's funding contribution. Further, Recipient shall notify the County (or Administrative Services) no later than two weeks before a dedication ceremony or public event for any activities or programs funded by this agreement. Recipient shall also make efforts to verbally acknowledge the County's contributions to the Recipient at all dedication ceremonies or other public events relating to any programs or projects funded by this agreement. 13. Prevailing Wages: If Prevailing Wages are applicable to the work provided under the Agreement then Recipient shall submit a"Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages"prior to submitting first application for payment. Each statement of intent to pay prevailing wages must be approved by the Industrial Statistician of the Department of Labor and Industries before it is submitted to the County. Unless otherwise authorized by the Department of Labor Page 3 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F1 8-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE1 56D22 and Industries, each voucher claim submitted by a Recipient for payment on a project estimate shall state that the prevailing wages have been paid in accordance with the pre- filed statement or statements of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages on file with the public agency. 14. Nondiscrimination: During the performance of this contract, the Recipient shall comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination statutes and regulations. These requirements include, but are not limited to: a. Nondiscrimination in Employment: The Recipient shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, creed, marital status, age, Vietnam era or disabled veterans status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical handicap. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer, recruitment or recruitment selection for training, including apprenticeships and volunteers. This requirement does not apply, however, to a religious corporation, association, educational institution or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such corporation, association, educational institution or society of its activities. 15. Compliance with Applicable Law: The Recipient and all subcontractors of Recipient shall comply with, and the Department is not responsible for determining compliance with, any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and/or policies. This obligation includes, but is not limited to, nondiscrimination laws and/or policies; the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); Ethics in Public Service (RCW 42.52); Covenant Against Contingent Fees (48 C.F.R. Sec. 52.203-5); safety and health regulations. In the event of the Recipient's or a subcontractor's noncompliance or refusal to comply with any law or policy, the Department may rescind, cancel, or terminate the contract in whole or in part. The Recipient is responsible for any and all costs or liability arising from the Recipient's failure to so comply with applicable law. 16. Venue and Choice of Law: In the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of any of the terms of this Agreement, the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the Superior Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Skagit. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington. 17. No Separate Legal Entity: It is understood and agreed that this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties hereto and gives no right to any other party. No joint venture or partnership is formed as a result of the Agreement. 18. Termination of Contract for Cause a. If, through any cause, the Recipient shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this contract or if the Recipient shall violate any of its covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this contract, the County shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract and withhold the remaining allocation if such default or Page 4 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE156D22 violation is not corrected within thirty (30) days after submitting written notice to the Recipient describing such default or violation. Further, in the event Recipient fails to expend funds under this contract in accordance with State or Federal laws and/or the provisions of the agreement, the County reserves to right to recapture funds expended to Recipient in an amount equal to the extent of the noncompliance. b. The County may unilaterally terminate all or part of this contract, or may reduce its scope of work and budget, if there is a reduction in funds by the source of those funds, and if such funds are the basis for this contract. 19. Termination for Public Convenience: The County may terminate the contract in whole or in part whenever the County determines, in its sole discretion,that such termination is in the best interests of the County. Whenever the contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph, the Recipient shall be entitled to payment for actual work performed at unit contract prices for completed items of work. An equitable adjustment in the contract price for partially completed items of work will be made, but such adjustment shall not include provision for loss of anticipated profit on deleted or uncompleted work. Termination of this contract by the County at any time during the term, whether for default or convenience, shall not constitute a breach of contract by the County. If sufficient funds are not appropriated or allocated for payment under this contract for any future fiscal period, the County will not be obligated to make payments for services or amounts incurred after the end of the current fiscal period. No penalty or expense shall accrue to the County in the event this provision applies. 20. Nonassignability: Neither this contract, nor any claim arising under this contract, shall be transferred or assigned by the Recipient. 21. Taxes: All payments accrued on account of payroll taxes, unemployment contributions, any other taxes, insurance or other expenses for the Recipient or its staff shall be the sole responsibility of the Recipient. Page 5 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE156D22 City of Anacortes Signature (Date 8/9/2023 Matt Miller Print Name Mayor Title Mailing Address: 904 6th Street PO Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 Telephone No. 360-293-1900 Fed. Tax ID#91-6001227 Contractor Lic.#. N/A Page 6 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE156D22 DATED this iL day of LAS+ , 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SKAGIT COUNTY,WASHINGTON (�9� kwe:::Q-� Ron Wesen, Chair Lisa Janicki, Coriphissioner Attest: Peter Br ing ommissioner S Clerk of the ffoard For contracts under$5,000: Authorization per Resolution R20030146 Reco mended: County Administrator Department Head Approved as to form: \ A ^ - �XZQ)"�— Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Approved as to indemnification: Risk Mana er Approved as to budget: Budget& Finance Director Page 7 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-BDBCBE156D22 Exhibit A Economic Development Public Faulty Project Application Board of County Commissioners•1800 Continental Place•Mount Vernon WA 98273 voice`360-416-1300•wvjm,W=1ltoounty net Applicant Informoon Organization City of Anawrtes te• 'L a Address PO Box 547 QPQ� -C State WA Zip emi ' Primary Contact Emily Schuh ` �Ldf phone :(WO)299-1Slit E-mail Address emWys@edYofanar.'ortes.orQ Prom Information RCN I.14.370(3)domes'pAuuc tedHkB"as bridges,roads,domestic aml'adu*W Water facglaee,San"Seurat facilities,earth VAIWAzatlon,storm Sewer facilMfeS, raaroad,dectnoo,ne"gas,buudrngs,:stwouires,telecommunkmeti is mk'aawuc ra,transportation dbmmerow tdrashucere,and port facilities in the state of Washington;- - Project[dame EDA Fiber Optic Expansion Project Location Anacorfes,WA Project Type Telecommunications infrasvuc9ae Start Date. &123 Dewiption The City of Anwww seeks sSfDf oixi gran to expand this flat optic nehoork in Anwortes which w u further woe&"broadband connacb ty throughout Skagit County.The City of Arlawras IS currently interconnected with the City of Burlington and the City of Mount - Vernon.The EDA FdW Optic Expansion project will past 1,815 premises:The project requires installation of 1t3A0g feet of underground condstfcable and 31,00D foot of aerial badrbone oahks in addition tosetting 45o underground vaults and 385 uncierBround henohows. When the pngeet is complete ft City will be able to provide Names to highatmed fiber vnerrnet to each of the premium passed. In 2004.Skagit County commas onod a okdy on the impart of fiber OW 1316aband samees and scoromb devekpmant in Skagit County.httpslhrww.stmgi—ty.rietl0epertrtrw"Udgelfiharksfube'prgecbnaifILhIM nificant progress has Eeen merle since 2004 and VMS Project continues that goal of expanding fiber optics to support erananac developrnenlL .The EDA Flow Optic Expansion construction project is shovel reedy.The design is aeraplete,and the request for Proposals for matedals will be released in May 2023.The project wiA Include(1)digiing a vanch at the edge of the paved roadway approxtnately 12 dnct"wide and to Inches deep.(2)platting a 2-inch doridtst in the trench,R restoring tneverncn and fxave!hara(d)19acing"uhdergrou d vaults and hetdfwles,l5y pulling fiber optic addea tMaWn the condA+it."vaults,and ttandhda.(a)plating passive amdoor fitter dstr�Dul ortcbsurev and(7)restoring wewafk panals.The aerial we*w/regale(1)placing a"etrad between existing u ft poles,(21 Iaehing-Poer optic ®bile to the sl—,(3)placing-rW cable storage devices,(4)placing does on earthing uffuty pales;and(5)peeing fiber optic cable through risers: Constructing fiber in the Light Commercial,Commercial Manure,Industrial,Marine Mixed Use,and Commercatland zones will provide the mscilss"h1w Optic InInISMAcarte to provide opporlunitiea for baskteasea theroin otffiirg Obs:.Fber wig oe available to businesses and bindings In amw where previously ecrrneeiwrty was wSt prohibitive a not available at:all.Use Of fords The requested funding emoum includes wriStnxbon of the telecommunications intrutruarne PROJECT DETAIL PERCENTAGE a ESTIMATED COSTS - _Right of Way Acquisition 0%$0 Design 0%,$0 - Constructlon&Matee%0%$500;000 Construction Management 0%,(M house)$0 Pegliired ReSCurcin Provide a budget that shows a orealdown of project oaft Plume also provide a brealdwm of current and proposed fun*Vt)td clearly Muevabs the moat hmtlag regatred for the projectisted by Individual funding Source,including any meneyfrom the(i Wfacife",ki d.Specify any conditions sawhed to my fundbp sonaces. Budget Total funding requested from DistressedAural County Sales and use Tau to hind public $ , facilities projects in Slot County(riot to exceed$500,0%i) Amount primary sponsfortqwtization.19=*Iw"to the project $ Other Funding Souftw Economic Development Admaxs=iw's 2020 Public $ S2,253,731.00 Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program Total.Project Cost $ comments The EDA Fiber Expansion Prolect is not fully,funded.The City reeds to secure king term debt financing to complete the project.This Cdy is seeking this,grant to offset 9.2%of the Total coal of the project.:. Page 8 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE156D22 bilOtitffh Muagement planning: Pert�hrgtaa.3Tot3Na.fe.pc[•ctabetpredolytb�iftnacour�a;aopldo4vere4�aenomluder�ov�l�.crM�n eooramlo devebpmerd:seodar of the cowws oomwewwwe*n,or lour dy or xww r cdrpre WW's OffMder .l which plan is aIR pro"Oed pfobctaaraleedf fie a�a rseo mOrordna m doWini dig that dM appreprto taftmy rya included the pfgd2: in one of ft above PWw) This project is aligned and incorporated into the Citys Comprehensive Plan and the-Citya CioN Facilities Plan which both seek to Increase fibergptic connectivity as a means of increasing economic development In Skagit County: The City of Anacortes'Comprehensive Plan(Ordinance 2982 Updating of the Comprehensive Plan under RCW 36.70A.130(5)(b)specifies the wise of broadband fiber infrastructure and the ED"A.Fiber Optic Expansion Project aligns with the plan's goals anclpoficies. GOAL ED-t.Balanced Economy. Foster a balanced,diversified and sustainable local economy that contributes to Anacortes's high quality of Me. -Policy ED-1.14:Provide state of the art broadband mtrastructure,Including high-Fapsarty fiber optic cable,for business,education,public affairs,and consumer uses-: GOAL CF-1.Support Existing Development and Future Growth. Provide capital facilities and public - services necessary to support existing and new development envisioned In the land use element. Policy CF-1.1 l i Evaluate the feasibility of the City providing broadband services.A.Conduct fiber-optic infrastructure feasibility study and business,model analysis.8.Author and work toward implementation of a Broadband Strategic Plan which describes in detail the technology and economic context and outlines the communitys options and intended plan to address its broadband needs. GOAL U-1.Quality U9lity Services. Facilitate provision of quality utility services throughout Anacodes to meet the needs of residents and businesses. Policy U-1.5.Explore options for improving telecommunication ' services in"Anacortes,with higFl. speed Internet being a high priority,including potential development of'a broadbaldRier master plan and policies requiring installation of conduit where needed The City of Anacortes Capital Facility Plan(Ordinsince 4033: Adopting the City of Armoortas Capital Facilities Plan(CFP)for the 6-year perlod 2023-2028)includes this municipal fiber broadband project.The EDA Fitter Optic Expansion project is included in the CPP https itstories.opengw.com/anacorteswatpubashedl24Y9VVDA9F Project location Incorporated Area : ZorArQ Industrial,kWm Mixed Use,Commadal Msme,ae}Aeetdened-.Low domes Meftm density,a High derieuy. Page 9 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE156D22 Value PropoWon Buslinti 5 Is"$project suppardwaseta speak Eucwws?8agcowamny?Please provAfanaaradautimaseee8Widen. As of April 202s the Coy nW#eo@W 37 nrders torfAM mtamet tkwinses service in the EDA Fiber Optic Espanafon area.This number is expected to grow as the service becomes aaallaile JobS D",_in specific dmail how to prcjed v Ai create jobs ancWr allow for the retention of current jobs. Construttkg fiber in 7trolndusfnal,Aldine Mixed Use,and Commercial Manna zoned areas will provide the necessary fiber opk . intrestructure lo provide opportunities for busntesa sc therein rseatirhg its.Flier Will oe hrwrght dtre*to bush asses and behMinge in :. areas where previously coonactivihwes cad pruhlbilive wtwt evaiiebk at all.for example,NUS Properties is investing$200 million dollars to a portion of the area that will be covered by the EDA Fiber Optic Expansion Area That development Wow Is projected tat create 50 jobs for Me commtxaty. Job Detail Provide information on lire fdlowlrp:(a)the average Wage,including camellia,and the number al maw Aball"rew and(b)thearamige wage.Indudwp berrelXs.aathe MSA of tM projeft Flaw be sspoeft as pgt Te.Generic a fierMation may not be waled,Do not Include any corquuctibw►rNabdjobe;., JobsTM JebanPres Jobs*lft Retained Created 1-3 YOM Crostad 4 Years Number of AobsOrMs 9 25 49 Average lyagetFTE 55.33 60.00 75.00 POW Tlt"tlfts Tinrelate Provide a(melins for the project Plem Include spepmc deadtmers'for segments or phases d the prici indudmg[Diet project been dab and completion dab. Intent to Bid Materials Contract Released May 20M Materials Contract Awarded June 2023 Intent to Bd Construction Conlrect Released- December 2=1 Construction Contract Awarded Jarawy 2024.Sarebane Construction Unde vray February 2024.Aupst 2025 .. Customer installations Repro Fail 2024.. Phaaft If ads is 9 OMW prolep,for vMefa ph m arse you applyMII*r fu dit? The EDA Fiber Optic Expansion Project is Phase 4 of a Sphase project This Phase of the larder protect dePbys a gigabit pssewa optical natanik over whit i attar broadband fsrwcaNndfened lo 18151cupreesass via homes w0un the Anacorles ally limits.Phases i and Phase 2are completa wid Phase 9(exparmon of the 0uee ms View area).construction will.becomplete in July 2021 Currently owr~:phasas of Ma.UW prajoetAase 60%of to residences and businesses within theeety:Once Phase 3(Guemes:Ymw)is complete the hanger project wAl pass 71%oral nary premises Phase 5 of the WW project wdI extend the tarr dpbe n ertaark in Ow 0" Urban Growth Area along the HWY.20 ownGcr. >vWgfttjon Dy ahat data will She project(or dos pbaae)be compme?Funds will hpse and may not be spent attar this date "125 Efforts So Far 8umme re aaonetaken.maate rogerdlW this project What planning two tatmri pleae?Have ergneePoq Mpoft and taeshbWly shu06as Dew propramiV I so,describe them.:... . As a result d undertaking eunlar pr00018,fins C"Aber Division has established procosses and relationships in pace to succese welly aeons protect to completion in addition to meer"regulatory requirements in accordance isim Tech"funding projW mandates. . The City has submitted to this EDA E•viiiienoe of Goad Tide,that the City has acquired gwd and marketable life brand,[red d ad encumbrances,to all real property neoeseary for completion of 0a project.as waR..as na0ass9ry-ngha&4,waV,reasetM+rtl,silds+Xtboal, go emniem permits,or torig-larm In"Interests names"tar gt complMieet of the pro)ell,inatxorpgrros w4 h 13 CFR part 314. This moludes but is not limited!to. Right at way and constudimn pwmiro. A meslar polls attecni etwilVasmant with Puget Sound Energy National Emkonmentel Polq Aot(NEPA)we msnarrt NaOoial.Histonc Preservation Act(NHPA)assessment Ddarmmetion thid project is ex"for Stet E vwww e W Poky Act(SEPA);Nations!EnWronmentak Policy Act(NEPA):and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.(NPOES) The CltVs oompkeced design plans for the profact was(including bath no underground and aerial depbyrnenbe have been reviewed by a Professional Engineer. The City has staff trained and prepared to complete the prood managemeM fiber spat ng,and customer instalabons.The City has - received orders from WO pwer"oustomers in the project area. - Page 10 DocuSign Envelope ID:C7231 F18-7A40-4146-BE08-8DBCBE156D22 Ao#on Phut What guard NOO rrresaM are you going to ruck to measure the success of the paolbcto The WA Fiber op66 EtpernAon ProMet o"tructon mvdm the Installation of t t3,e00 linear feet of underground fiber OW 31,e80 fees of aerial floor in adMon to the :. placement of 450 underWound value and 385 un0ergmun7 hardhol m The quantlable measure that rre will use to track the success-of the project Will be the asoompGatanent of these constmow leaks: For ft urierground portion: 1.Digging a match at the edge of ft paveU roademy:approximately 12 inches wile and to lrchea deep:. Z PLoentem of a 2-inch torOA in the trench.. 3.Restoratco of the tench and pavement: 4.Pluanpnt of wWargrouno vaults arwf raWoies, S.PUUV floor optic cables through thecondrit,va^and harWhdea, &PYang passive outdoor fiber*MbLd on idosures,wW 7.flestonng sldeiAmlk peneis. FortheaerfatpoNor: :.. t.Plecamerit of steel avand bslvrean existing utility poles, 2.fashitfg fibs optic cable to the Warml, 3.Placing aatd cable storage devices('snowshues'i.. ♦.placing rivers on loch g utility poles,and 5.PUMg fibw optic cattle through risers. The qualitative measure that we will use to back ft suoovesof the project addesees the prof awrghrdc devrlopownt and Will nlaaiWe the hustler of ankxtwa wtho_ connect to ft O ys%w inlarrbt sennce,As of April 2023,the City has received t00 precnfwe for sen ke in the FDA nberopyhc'Expanswon area Trio equated to a 44% take rate M$cellliflous Include t Ormanort rotated to the project,if any,that would assist the Eaornorm Devekrpme nt AOmety Comm mse and the Board of County Commisslorers in evaluating the funding request,such as emergency dectaradons.bird-in-hand tndustry,volunteer efforts,links to Otherp iwtty projects,etc. The EDA Fiber Optic Etparhetot prelval aeon-with Skapa Courdys desks tosxpww fiber optc acoess throughout the army as a mearts c'eeonamc devdopinew.Tros shovel readf'prgW is the fourth phas2 of a%e phase project and the City his a proven record indBgtgMrg,comtrur.ling,and-fttd&V fiber optic talemmmhraralion Pre$eftfion Name(s)of preaerterfs)for the project Emily Schuh �� ClItlfleatiOH The a~here 1rerdBes:aind affirms(1)drat R does not flow,nor will A during the performance of any contract arising from ft appiieafion, unlawfully discriminate against any employee,applicant for empbymerd,orient,customer,or other person who right benefit from said contract, by reason of age,race,color,ethnicity,sex,rergion,creed,place of birth,or do"of tiorldicilli dust it WO abide byy ag relevant local,state and federal laws and regulations,and(3)that ft has read and understood the provisions and reabictions in each part above and will comply wilt an pmvwone thereof. Signature odtrhe l o-afgnalure D8{e 05117ram Printed Name Emfly C.Schuh Tide Administrative Services 'Director Page 11