HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-199RESOLUTION 2009-199
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR HIGH SPEED BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY
WHEREAS, Anoka County has embark on a project to determine the interest in and
needs for high speed broadband connectivity in Anoka County; and,
WHEREAS, there are increasing educational, economic, and community benefits to
increased high speed connectivity; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes that broadband through optical
fiber will be a long-term benefit to all citizens, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights supports
the effort of Anoka County to develop a broadband vision and solicit public/private
partnerships through a Request for Proposal process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights supports submission
of a federal grant to secure funding to implement the broadband vision.
Passed this 14th day of December 2009
Offered by: Diehm
Second by: Kelzenberg
Roll call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Kelzenberg
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Mayor Gary L. Peterson
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Patricia Muscovitz CMC
City Clerk