City of Fremont, CA
Fiber Optic Master Plan
Findings and Recommendations
Presented By:
Preston Young, Project Manager
Jory Wolf, Project Executive
July 19, 2022
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PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
$1B
• Analysis of existing broadband infrastructure
• Determine needs and goals of city and constituents
• High-Level Design with cost estimations
• Policy evaluation
• Business Model and Financial Analysis
• Evaluation of public private partnership opportunities 7/13/2022 City of Fremont - Fiber Optic Master Plan
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SERVICE & INFRASTRUCTURE ANALYSIS
Private Owned Existing Fiber Optic Cables
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5 < 3 Providers
> 3 Providers
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NEEDS & GOAL ASSESSEMENT
• Support Economic Development
• Advanced Manufacturing is a substantial base for Fremont’s economic viability • Areas of Fremont are lacking quality high -speed internet, these areas need support to retain and attract new businesses
• Support Traffic Modernization Projects
• Traffic modernization is a focus for Fremont and is a source of grants and other funding opportunities
• City owned fiber optic network would support these efforts • Private Public Partnership
• Find a partner to aid in the design, construction, running, and maintenance of the network
• Partnership to provide broadband services to support the economic development efforts
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Survey
7 Other Services
12%
Public
Administration/Government
6%
Technology -
Manufacturing
35%
Health Care
17%
Education
6%
Technology - General
12%
Warehouse, Distribution, &
Wholesaling
6%
Restaurant or Food Service
6%
Other Services Public Administration/Government Technology - Manufacturing Health Care Education Technology - General
Warehouse, Distribution, & Wholesaling Restaurant or Food Service 7/13/2022 City of Fremont - Fiber Optic Master Plan
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0 50
100
150
200
250
300
AT&T XFinity/Comcast Sail Internet Other - Write In Sonic Tekify Fiber Cruzio Respondent Service Provider
Responses = 368
Survey – continued
Respondent’s chief
complaints and concerns:
• Cost of services
• Lack of competition
• Reliability
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High Level Design – Phased
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
Focuses of phase 1
• Connect city facilities
• Diverse routes between City Hall and
EOC
• Connect Traffic and Public Safety
Camera locations
• Connect to Internet Point of Presence
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
Focuses of phase 2
• Support traffic modernization
project
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PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
Focuses of phase 3
• Fill in the gaps connecting the
segmented parts of the
network
• Creating a fully diverse
network
• Support economic
development
• Could be used to support a
city wi-fi network
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Cost Estimation
• Costing for each phase based on experience and local vendor pricing and include prevailing wage • Phase 1 has the bulk of the equipment costs necessary for creating new internet connection and implementing high-speed services of up to 100G per fiber. Building costs include adding racks, power, and battery backup systems for the new equipment. • Phase 2 has the most footage and minimal equipment costs • Phase 3 construction only and will require no extra costs 7/13/2022 City of Fremont - Fiber Optic Master Plan
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RECOMMENDATIONS
1. Establish an Enterprise Fund for managing capital investments, revenues, and contractual services .
2. Continue dig once practices with capital projects, development agreements and utility encroachment in the PROW for opportunistic joint construction.
3. Review funding opportunities for broadband and traffic signal improvements.
4. Complete solicitation and selection of public-private partner for network marketing, operations and maintenance.
5. Complete solicitation and selection of public-private partner for implementing and managing wireless services.
6. Identify funding for a Network Engineer to manage network implementation, management, ISP and partnership services.
7. Complete the recommended core build to connect all City facilities and fire stations and reduce the monthly operating expenses for broadband circuits.
8. Build two diverse routes for City- owned internet connections
9. Increase digital literacy and education.
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Council Direction and Feedback
• Receive and File Acceptance of the staff report and presentation. • Resolution to adopt the Citywide Fiber Master Plan.
• While there is no fiscal impact as a result of this staff report and presentation, Fremont will continue to seek federal funding for both Phases 1 and 2.
• In addition to evaluating Public – Private Partnership opportunities, as opportunities for City investments present themselves, ITS will return to City Council for review and approval.
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QUESTIONS?