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Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Amending Rate Schedules EDF-1 (Dark Fiber Licensing Services), and EDF-2 (Dark Fiber Connection Fees) and Adopting New Rate Schedule F-1 for Broadband Internet Services
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e Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
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ECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule EDF-1 (Dark Fiber Licensing Services) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule EDF-1 (Exhibit 11), as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2025.
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ECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule EDF-2 (Dark Fiber Connection Fees) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule EDF-2 (Exhibit 1), as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2025.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility Rate Schedule F-1 (Broadband Internet Services) is hereby adopted to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule F-1 (Exhibit 1) shall become effective July 1, 2025.
SECTION 4. The Council finds that the revenue derived from the adoption of this resolution shall be used only for the purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
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SECTION 5. The Council finds that the adoption of this resolution amending Dark Fiber utility rates by the Consumer Price Index, and adopting rates for Broadband Internet Services to meet operating expenses, purchase supplies and materials, meet financial reserve needs and obtain funds for capital improvements necessary to maintain service is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sec. 21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, the Council incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative Services