RES 23-02City of Elk River
City Council
Resolution 23-2
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Elk River in Support of
Sherburne County's Broadband Expansion Project to Under/Unnerved
Areas of the City
WHEREAS, the Cityof Elk River recognizes that access to high-speed broadband
service has become a 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 application
from Arvig that would bring high-speed broadband service to approximately 42 (27
unserved and 156 underserved), 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 total project cost of $542,651.00 from the City of
Elk River.
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 grantto Arvig and willcontribute $41,950.00 from its American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funds to the grant
Passed and adopted this aid day of January 2023.
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
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