Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation
in the Community Center
Grounds Renovation Project
Chip Taylor, Director of Public Works
April 25, 2023
2City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 • Approved Capital
Improvement Project
Includes renovation of grounds
only, not the buildings, and does
not include Wi-Fi installation.
• Project Budget
Design - $1.3M
Construction $11.9M
Project Background and Goals
3City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 • Current Wi-Fi Access
Within 4 of 5 Buildings
Exception is Performing Arts
Center
• Grounds Area
Includes 11.7 acres
Does not include Parking Lots
Current Wi-Fi Access and Project Site
4City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 Approved Concept Plan
• Area 1:
Upper Plaza
• Area 2:
Amphitheater-style
Seating Area
• Area 3:
Playground &
Activity Area
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5City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 Wi-Fi Coverage Options
6City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 Wi-Fi Installation and Ongoing Costs
Community Center
Grounds Wi-Fi Options
One-Time Installation
Costs
Ongoing Annual Costs
Common Area Coverage $205,000 $17,000
Full Blanket Coverage $345,000 $33,000
7City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 Next Steps
• Design, Permitting, &
Contract Documents
• Late 2023 completion
• Bidding
• Early 2024
• Construction
• Spring 2024 – Fall 2025
8City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 Alternatives
Alternative 1: Approve Wi-Fi installation for Common Area Coverage to be included in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project and direct staff to add associated operating funds to the operating budget.
Alternative 2: Approve Wi-Fi installation for Full Blanket Coverage to be included in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project and direct staff to add associated operating funds to the operating budget.
Alternative 3: Do not approve Wi-Fi installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project.
Alternative 4: Provide other direction to staff as Council deems appropriate.
9City of Sunnyvale – Evaluation of Wi-Fi Installation in the Community Center Grounds Renovation Project– April 2023 Staff Recommendation
Alternative 1: Approve Wi-Fi Installation for
Common Area Coverage to be included in the
Community Center Grounds Renovation Project
and direct staff to add associated operating funds
to the operating budget.