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Dakota county commission broadband

This document discusses broadband and fiber networks in Dakota County. It provides an overview of fiber installation methods and the percentage of households with broadband access. It explains that fiber networks have unlimited bandwidth potential and can meet growing demand. The county has several fiber network projects underway using a "dig once" approach. There are opportunities for multi-county collaboration. An institutional network could reduce costs and improve services for governments. A commercial network could attract businesses by providing high bandwidth and create revenue. A study found substantial existing fiber assets that could be enhanced through institutional and commercial networks. Next steps include forming a joint powers agreement between partner organizations to implement and promote the networks.

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BROADBAND UPDATE Administration, Finance and Policy Committee February 3, 2015
Diagram of a Modern Broadband Network: Fiber and Wireless
Fiber Installation by Trenching
Trenchless Installation
Percentage of Households Served by Terrestrial, Non-Mobile Broadband Source: (2014) Connect MN, MN DEED
Percentage of Households Served by Terrestrial, Non-Mobile Broadband (Metro Counties and surrounding) Source: (2014) Connect MN, MN DEED
Why Fiber? • 30+ year asset with unlimited bandwidth potential • Capacity to meet the growing demand of both residents and businesses: • Not just internet • Emerging technologies:  Advanced video and multimedia services  HD videoconferencing  Digital television, streaming videos • Multiple devices and users at one time • Bandwidth need grows 25-50% per year
The County Fiber Network • 2014 Data Networks CIP, projects underway and planned • Partnership arrangements • State grant request for Northfield Project • Current Ongoing Approach • Dig Once Philosophy, Opportunistic, Collaborative, Cost Sharing • Current Challenges in delivering county fiber projects: • Capacity to design and manage projects • Complexity of working with multiple partners
Multi-County Efforts to Interconnect Data Networks • Relationships and connections with neighboring counties • Opportunities for collaboration • Maximize capacity by sharing existing assets
Benefits of I-Net (Institutional Network) • Umbrella management entity reduces costs for all members • Sharing fiber is quicker and easier • One stop management and tracking of fiber assets • Improved traffic management reduces carbon footprint • Eliminates redundancy, improves resiliency and reliability of government services • Public safety, fire/rescue, water/sewer monitoring, etc. • Reduced cost of fiber maintenance • I-Net necessary step to developing the C-Net
Benefits of C-Net (Commercial Network) • Leverages existing investments by County and cities • Maximizes benefits of future County investments • Reduces bandwidth and service cost to businesses • Powerful business recruitment tool • Job creation and retention • “We can give you whatever amount of bandwidth you need to run your business” • Creates revenue streams to pay back capital investments • Attracts private investment for residential fiber
Design 9 Study: Estimates of Existing FiberAssets within Dakota County State of MN 26 miles City of West St. Paul 2.5 miles City of South St. Paul 374 feet City of Rosemont 1.2 miles City of Farmington 4.8 miles City of Eagan 17 miles City of Burnsville 27 miles City of Apple Valley 10 miles Dakota County 122 miles • Study concludes that substantial benefits are realized through enhanced I-Net and C-Net
Resources & Authority Dakota County • Serve governmental purposes-now and future • 122 miles of fiber and more under development • $4 million additional County investment expected through 2019 • Technical expertise and partnerships CDA • Economic development • Staff and financial support for study and consultants • I-Net to connect the senior and workforce housing developments for efficiencies in facilities management • Improve broadband access for CDA residents and to further countywide economic development goals
Next Steps  Partner Organization Staff Prepare Draft Framework for Joint Powers Agreement (JPA)  Update Local Elected Officials  Begin Formulation of JPA  Adoption  Implementation  Promote Economic Competiveness! Increase Fiber Use and Access for Residents and Business
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