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Information Technologies Broadband Connectivity <br /> Project Category: County Capital Project Status: Active Project Type <br /> Functional Service Support Services Proposed Bid May 2018 New <br /> Area: Award Date: <br /> Department: Information Technology Starting Date: July 2018 Expansion X <br /> Project Number: 30007 Completion Date: July 2020 Renovation <br /> Replacement <br /> Project Description/Justification: Approximately 5,000 residences <br /> throughout Orange County need broadband service improvements. <br /> In FY2017-18, $500,000 funding was approved to improve broadband <br /> service, primarily in northern Orange County. After a competitive <br /> solicitation process in FY 2018-19, the Board approved a contract that will <br /> improve broadband service for up 2,700 residences. These 2,700 <br /> residences are located primarily in northern Orange County but also <br /> extend to portions of southern and western Orange County. The <br /> broadband improvement solution uses wireless technology that can scale <br /> across the county and not be limited to data caps or service area restrictions. <br /> The FY 2019-20 funding request of$150,000 seeks to address the remaining 2,300 residences in other portions <br /> of the county still in need of improved broadband service. <br /> FINANCIAL SUMMARY <br /> Current Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Five Year 6 <br /> Prior Years Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Year to <br /> Project Budget Funding 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Total Year10 <br /> Expenses <br /> Professional Services <br /> Broadband Connectivity 500,000 - <br /> Equipment 150,000 150,000 <br /> Total Project Budget 500,000 150,000 150,000 <br /> Funding Sources <br /> Transfer from General Fund - <br /> Transfer from Other Projects <br /> Funding from Partners - <br /> Debt Financing 500,000 150,000 150,000 <br /> Total 500,000 150,000 150,000 <br /> Impact on Operating Budget <br /> Personnel Services <br /> Operations <br /> Recurring Capital <br /> NewlAdd7 Revenues <br /> Total Operating Costs <br /> 57 <br />