RES 22-05City of Elk River
ver City Council
Resolution 22-5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River in Support of
Sherburne County's Broadband Expansion Project to Under/Unserved
Areas of the City.
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that access to high-speed broadband service has
become a basic necessity for businesses and residents to be able to access critical
services and participate in the current marketplace; and
WHEREAS, Sherburne County has developed a Broadband Access Grant Program
to help broadband providers expand their services to those locations where it may not
be economically feasible without a public -private partnership; and
WHEREAS, Sherburne County has received a broadband expansion grant
f — application from Arvig that would bring high-speed broadband service to
[ j approximately 247 homes and businesses within the City of Elk River; and
WHEREAS, Sherburne County has limited funds available for its grant program and
requests a 25% contribution to the grant amount of $1.2 million from the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk
River, Minnesota, as follows: The City of Elk River supports Sherburne County's
proposed grant to Arvig and will contribute $301,305.00 from its American Rescue
Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the grant.
Passed and adopted this 18th day of January 2022.
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ATTEST:
Tina Allan , City Clerk
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