HomeMy WebLinkAboutTIS 2021-08-23 Item 2D - Grant Application - Department of Commerce Public Works Broadband Program for Municipal Broadband ProjectCity of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee
FROM: Joel Bush, Chief Technology Officer
CC: Mayor Allan Ekberg
DATE: August 20, 2021
SUBJECT: Municipal Broadband Protect
Department of Commerce Grant Request
ISSUE
Approve the submission of a grant application to the Department of Commerce Public Works
Broadband Program for up to $2,000,000 to fund the construction of a municipal LTE network using
cellular technology.
BACKGROUND
The City of Tukwila Municipal Broadband Project will provide true broadband internet to City of Tukwila
students and their families while they are within Tukwila city limits. Currently, the Tukwila School District
equips 20% of its students with mobile hotspots and 23% of families are enrolled in the Comcast's
Internet Essential Program.
DISCUSSION
Increasing broadband infrastructure will increase equity by reducing Tukwila's digital divide.
Specifically, the project will construct monopole sites or small cells that will connect with the City's
existing fiber network to provide broadband service to all City of Tukwila students and their families.
The investment in municipal broadband will serve a foundation for future smart city investments.
FISCAL IMPACT
Preliminary cost estimates for this project are between 2,200,000 - $2,650,000. The deployment of a
municipal LTE network will also include recurring annual costs of $220,000. $130,000 for maintenance
and software and $90,000 for a dedicated internet connection. The total five-year project cost is
anticipated to be $3,738,434 for capital and reoccurring expenses.
The city has the opportunity to apply for up $2,000,000 in funding from the Department of Commerce
for Broadband Construction for capital costs related to the Municipal Broadband Project. No match is
required for this funding opportunity. The Department of Commerce Broadband Construction call for
projects is currently open. Applications are due by October 1, 2021, with projects awarded in November
2021.
This project is not currently funded, but Tukwila staff are in discussions with the Tukwila School District
on cost sharing models to minimize financial impact to the City of Tukwila. Staff will also continue to
research local, state and federal grants to support this project.
RECOMMENDATION
Committee is being asked to approve the submission of the grant application. Staff will brief the full
Council on this grant opportunity and program concept at the September 13, 2021, Committee of The
Whole.
ATTACHMENTS: Preliminary Costs
Tukwila School District Internet Need Analysis
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City of Tukwila Municipal LTE Project Cost Estimates
Capital Cost
Services:
Description:
Network Design, RF engineering, network engineering, installation of rooftops
and monopoles, construction services, installation of radios/antenna systems,
Installation of core network, commissioning, enablement, optimizing of Radio
Network, CPI configuration and compliance, project management for the sites
Structural Analysis/Construction Designs, and professional engineering services
for permitting/zoning
Services: Subtotal
Equipment:
Description:
Radio Access Network, gateways, switches, EPC Core, tower equipment,
enclosures, custom fab, cabling, CBSDs, sims, end user devices
Equipment: Subtotal
Grand Total Subtotal
Extended Cost
$946,538
$169,500
$1,116,038
$1,532,864
$1,532,864
$2,648,902
Recurring Cost
Description:
Year 1-
CBSD Licensing / Hardware and Software Maintenance 111,993
Internet Connection 90,000
Year Subtotal 201,993
Year 2 -
CBSD Licensing / Hardware and Software Maintenance 126,113
Internet Connection 90,00o
Year 2 Subtotal 216,113
Year 3-
CBSD Licensing / Hardware and Software Maintenance 129,826
Internet Connection 90,000
Year 3 Subtotal 219,826
Year 4-
CBSD Licensing / Hardware and Software Maintenance 133,793
Internet Connection 90,000
Year 4 Subtotal 223,793
Year 5-
CBSD Licensing / Hardware and Software Maintenance 137,807
Internet Connection 90,000
Year Subtotal 227,807
Grand Total Subtotal $1,089,532
Grand Total - Equipment/Services/Maintenance/Licensing for five years $3,738,434
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