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Accept the staff report relating to the development of a response to Google's Request for
Information (RFI) for its Fiber to Communities plan.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
Google recently extended an invitation nationwide encouraging states, cities and counties to apply
for consideration to be part of Google's new fiber network. This network is proposed to be up to
100 times faster than current home lnternet connections. The experimental network, which Google
estimates will reach roughly 50,000 to 500,000 people in the U.S. or 20,000 to 200,000 homes, will
allow Google to demonstrate the advantages of a I-gigabit-per-second, fiber-to-home cyber
highway. This trial basis project allows Google to see if ultra-high speed lnternet service fosters
new user behavior and innovation. At this size and speed, Google's fiber network would be
capable of easily carrying vast amounts of data, including full-length HD movies.
GOOGLE'S REQUEST FOR
INFORMATION (RFI) FOR THE FIBER
TO COMMUNITIES PLAN
Favorable aspects of responding to Google's Request for Information:
1. Ultra high-speed lnternet could be added to the list of top-quality services the city offers to
residents and businesses existing in Carlsbad and for those looking to relocate to the city in
the future
2. Supports the City Council strategic goal: resident connection and partnership
3. The city is a good candidate to use a 1 gigabit per second network with a large percentage
of Carlsbad residents being technically savvy, well-educated and already connecting to the
lnternet through higher speed broadband services.
4. The city's business corridor is replete with life sciences, communication and technology
organizations ready and able to use this speed of bandwidth.
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DISCUSSION
The exact attributes needed for a community to qualify as a finalist in Google's RFI process are
not, at this time, clearly defined. In fact, much of the project's go-forward plans and outcomes
are not known. The RFI application is geared towards determining an agency's agility in getting
broadband lnternet networks physically installed. To that end candidate community evaluation
factors may include community terrain, weather constraints, franchise taxes, building codes,
regulatory overhead, utility company controlloversight, rates Google would be charged to install
the cable, etc.
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Google will likely be looking for municipalities to provide resources, regulatory flexibility and
other amenities.
According to the project FAQ (http://www.~oo~le.com/a~pserve/fiberrfiq) Google is
looking for a few specific qualities in its test community:
A city that will assist Google in deploying its network in a quick and efficient way.
A municipality with a diverse user base already in place, enabling Google to test products
and services specifically designed for high-speed lnternet service.
A hub-like location supporting the roll out of the service to other areas.
Known applicants at this time include: Washington, DC; Seattle, Washington; Portland, Oregon;
Madison, Wisconsin.; Austin, Texas; Greensboro, North Carolina; Rochester, New York; Palo
Alto, CA and the list goes on. The competition will be stiff.
Not limiting its outreach to municipalities only, Google is at the same time soliciting input from
community residents, businesses, organizations and other community stakeholders. Google is
expected to announce a target community or communities this year.
To obtain grassroots support from constituencies, various agencies have launched public
relations campaigns. The most notable and entertaining operations to date include:
1) Duluth, Minnesota: In the hopes of wooing Google to Duluth the Mayor "takes on the
frigid temps Lake Superior" in a YouTube video.
http://www.aoogletwinports.com/index.php
2) Grand Rapids, Michigan: This city, like many others has begun a Facebook campaign.
Grand Rapids already has 13,000 + "fans" of the project listed.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goo~le-Fiber-for-Grand-Rapidsl324192728477
3) Rancho Cucamonga, California: The city's "Rancho Googlemonga" Campaign is a
community-wide effort to encourage Google to consider selecting Rancho Cucamonga as
a candidate city. http://www.rcrda.us/index.aspx?NlD=385
Community support will be an essential evaluation criterion in the application process.
Costs / Fees
At this time, many parts of this project cannot be identified -- key among them is the charge for
the service. Google does not commit to consumer pricing of the proposed service other than it
will be competitive and affordable. Some industry analysts expect the fees to be somewhere in
the range of $50 to $100 per month for lnternet only service.
Costs for building this permanent fiber-optic network are not available. Google has stated that
countless factors will play a role in determining an estimated cost. Google's stated focus right
now is on finding the right community partners.
It is believed that Google will pay for the installation of the network, with the city providing
resources for needed project oversight and coordination.
If selected as a Google community partner the city would be asked to commit fiscal and human
resources, as well as garner community support for the installation of the fiber network.
Community support for the proposed project is vital. Google is seeking assurances that once the
fiber network is in place consumers will pay the fees associated with 1-gigabit-per-second.
Potential Impact
Fiber cable would be installed throughout the city. While cable installation will not happen
immediately, when it does occur, residents should expect traffic delays due to construction
disruption of city streets.
Laying infrastructure below ground would require the coordinated efforts of the various public
utility organizations serving the city, as well city resources in the form of traffic coordination,
inspection, and oversight.
Once the wire is laid down in neighborhoods, the service will be deployed in the homes
themselves. This means in-home wiring, on-premise equipment, labor, trucks, insurance,
oversight, etc. Google has no experience in this particular type of engagement. Hence, service
levels may vary, with customer confidence and experience receiving hits.
Several communication and technology industry experts suggest that a community wishing to
win a Google high speed fiber network might need to agree to favorable terms that would set
precedents for its currently franchised operators. Google has not stated expectations around
franchise fees with the selected community fiber partner agency. Because of this, and the lack
of stated consumer service fees, it is not possible to project the revenue Carlsbad could expect
to see as compared to other utility and telecommunication operators already in the city. Also, if
the city chose to reduce Google's franchise fees, in order to gain the fiber project, existing utility
franchise operators may wish to renegotiate contracts in the hopes of securing a similar reduced
rate - a potential revenue loss for the city.
Neither the duration of the trial program, wherein high speed services are provided, nor the
plans for expansion to additional areas, is known. Google will not provide a guarantee of service
continuity or expansion. In addition to cessation of services as a possible outcome, this is
important because subscribers to this service will desire its expansion -the speed of Internet
services and applications works best when both sides of the equation (send and receive) are
functioning at the same level, in this case, ideally high speed.
Potential Benefits
If selected, Carlsbad will likely receive benefits from the installation of such a high speed fiber
network. Listed below are just a few:
A network of this type could be an attractant for new businesses and markets to locate in
Carlsbad.
Businesses already located in Carlsbad would be given a "leg up", possibly spurring them on
to a new national or global market presence.
Job creation, enhancement of economic development and improved technology capacity for
business and home uses are all possible outcomes.
It should be noted that the installation of the physical network may not be cumbersome. In its
announcement bulletin Google takes care to point out that it "respects the legitimate
responsibility of local governments to preserve and protect community assets, minimize
disruption, ensure the safety of the public, address aesthetic concerns and property values, and
obtain reasonable compensation for the use of public assets.''
FISCAL IMPACT:
Developing a response to Google's RFI will take time and resources, mostly by the
Transportation, Utilities and Community and Economic Development departments. As the RFI
selection progresses and Google is better able to communicate the cost, benefit and process
obligations to community partners, Carlsbad will be able to better determine if this project
provides a fiscally responsible technology service - one that does not significantly diminish the
quality of life for Carlsbad residents via traffic congestion, noise and high costs of service. For
the short term the announcement by Google provides the city with the opportunity to provide
residents and businesses of Carlsbad with innovative, high-speed Internet technologies without
expending significant financial resources needed to put the network infrastructure in place.
At this time there is no fiscal impact. Should the city be successful in progressing to the next
phase of the selection process staff will return to council to request with a project budget and
funding request.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This action does not constitute a project as defined under CEQA (California Environmental
Quality Act) pursuant to CEQA regulation 15060c(3).
EXHIBITS:
1. Google Request for Information Application
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Google Inc.
Request for Information
Google Fiber for Communities
February 10th 2010
Google Fiber for Communities
Google is planning to launch an experiment that we hope will make Internet access better and faster for
everyone. We plan to test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations across the
country. Our networks will deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans
have access to today over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We'll offer service at a
competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.
From now until March 26th, we're asking interested municipalities to provide us with information about
their communities through a Request for Information (RFI), which we'll use to determine where to build
our network.
Request for information
Google is asking local governments and residents to express their interest in our fiber optic trial and to provide
information about their respective communities by completing our request for information.
For local government (Exhibit A)
Tell us how much your community would like to join the trial and about existing facilities and resources
in the community.
For residents and community groups (Exhibit B)
If you'd like a Google fiber optic trial in your community, complete this section of the request for
information.
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Contents
Google Fiber for Communities ...................................................................................................................... 2
1 . Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4
...................................................................................................................................... 2 . Legal Statements 5
3 . Instructions to Respondents ..................................................................................................................... 6
4 . FAQ ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
.................................................................................................................. For local government (Exhibit A) 9
................................................................................................................................... 1 . General information 9
2 . Background information about your community ..................................................................................... 10
3 . Collaborating on a Google fiber trial ..................................................................................................... 13
4 . Your community's support ....................................................................................................................... 14
5 . Facilities and resources ............................................................................................................................ 15
6 . Construction methods .............................................................................................................................. 20
7 . Regulatory issues ..................................................................................................................................... 21
For residents and community groups (Exhibit B) ........................................................................................ 22
Additional Information ................................................................................................................................ 22
1. Introduction
What is Google doing, and what does it seek to achieve?
Imagine sitting in a rural health clinic, streaming three-dimensional medical imaging over the web and
discussing a unique condition with a specialist in New York. Or downloading a high-definition, full-
length feature film in less than five minutes. Or collaborating with classmates around the world while
watching live 3-D video of a university lecture. Universal, ultra high-speed Internet access will make all
this and more possible. We've urged the FCC to look at new and creative ways to get there in its National
Broadband Plan - and now we're announcing an experiment of our own.
Google is planning to build and test ultra-high speed broadband networks in a small number of trial
locations across the country. We'll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most
Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We'll offer
service at a competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.
As a first step, we're putting out a request for information (RFI) to help identify interested communities.
We welcome responses from local government, as well as members of the public.
Our goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone. Here
are some specific things that we have in mind:
Next generation apps: We want to see what developers and users can do with ultra high-speeds,
whether it's creating new bandwidth-intensive "killer apps" and services, or other uses we can't
yet imagine.
New deployment techniques: We'll test new ways to build fiber networks, and to help inform
and support deployments elsewhere, we'll share key lessons learned with the world.
Openness and choice: We'll operate an "open access" network, giving users the choice of
multiple service providers. And consistent with our past advocacy, we'll manage our network in
an open, non-discriminatory, and transparent way.
Like our WiFi network in Mountain View, the purpose of this project is to experiment and learn. Network
providers are making real progress to expand and improve high-speed Internet access, but there's still
more to be done. We don't think we have all the answers - but through our trial, we hope to make a
meaningful contribution to the shared goal of delivering faster and better Internet for everyone.
Key Events & Projected Dates:
Issuance of request for information: February 10,20 10
Response Deadline: March 26,2010
Google reserves the right to modify any of these dates. Any changes will be published on this website.
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2. Legal Statements
Confidential Information Notice
Google does not seek any proprietary or confidential information as part of your response. Accordingly,
please do not submit any information that you do not want to become publicly available. Google will not
be under any obligation to treat submissions as confidential and Google may disclose submissions to third
parties as part of the evaluation process. All information and data contained in your response should be
submitted on an unrestricted basis.
Disclaimers
Legal Status
This RFI does not constitute, and should not be interpreted as, a contract between Google and any entity
or person for the performance of any obligation. Instead, the RFI seeks to identify required information
from communities and to establish a common framework within which an agreement for a fiber trial may
be reached.
The submission of a response to the RFI, and subsequent evaluation of that response by Google, also does
not constitute a contract or any type of agreement between Google and any respondent for the
performance of any obligation. Only the execution by Google of a written contract will obligate Google in
accordance with the terms and conditions contained in any such contract. All responses to this RFI
become the property of Google.
Responses to this RFI may not be made by employees of, consultants to or other persons connected with
Google. By submitting a response to either portion of this RFI, each respondent certifies that no
employee of, consultant to, or other person connected to Google who has been or is associated with the
respondent has participated in preparation of the response.
Any personal information Google receives as part of the RFI will be used by Google only for purposes of
planning and running the services. Google will only share this information with third parties where
necessary for planning and running the services.
Cost of RFI
This RFI does not commit Google to pay any expense incurred by you in the preparation of your
response.
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3. Instructions to Respondents
All responses to this RFI should be submitted through the interactive response forms found on the
website: http://www.google.com/av~serve/fiberrfi. - In order to respond to this RFI, you will have one of
two options:
Full community response by a local government interested in having its community serve as a
trial location
Other interested parties and non-governmental respondents, explaining why the trial should be
held in the respondent's community.
If any item in the Local Government RFI is unclear, a written request for clarification may be sent to
Google. Such requests must be sent only through the website by selecting the contact link in your
response.
An FAQ can be found here: http://www.google.com~appserve/fiberrfi/public/faq
The completed response to the RFI (local government or by other interested parties) must be submitted
through the website. The interactive response forms are designed to allow you to begin your response, and
then save it and come back to it for further work. The response will only be finally complete when you
have clicked the "Save and continue" button for the response. Once you have submitted your response, it
can no longer be edited.
All responses must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm (PT) on the Response Deadline date. Any
submission submitted after the deadline will not be accepted; however, Google may make exceptions at
its sole discretion.
Responses will be evaluated and ranked by a selection team designated by Google for that purpose.
Google may make a decision on how to proceed with respect to responses at any time without further
notice. Upon completion of Google's evaluation, Google will provide information about the responses and
next steps. As one possible outcome of the RFI, a short list of responding communities may be asked to
provide further information, though this will only occur at Google's discretion.
All communications to Google regarding the Local Government RFI must be made solely through the
website, please use the contact link in your response.
4. FAQ
What is Google planning to build?
Google is planning to build and test ultra-high speed broadband networks in one or more trial locations
across the country. We'll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans
have access to today over 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections. We'll offer service at a
competitive price to at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people.
Why is Google doing this?
Our goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better and faster for everyone.
What criteria will Google use to select the communities for this project?
Above all, we're interested in deploying our network efficiently and quickly, and are hoping to identify
interested communities that will work with us to achieve this goal. We also want to want to work with a
community where we can bring significant benefits to residents and develop useful proofs-of-concept that
can have a broader impact. For example, we're looking for opportunities to experiment with deployment
techniques that can inform and accelerate broadband deployment elsewhere as well.
To that end, we'll use our RFI to identify interested communities and to assess local factors that will
impact the efficiency and speed of our deployment, such as the level of community support, local
resources, weather conditions, approved construction methods and local regulatory issues. We will also
take into account broadband availability and speeds that are already offered to users within a community.
The RFI is a first step - we plan to consult with local government organizations, as well as conduct site
visits and meet with local officials, before announcing our final decisions.
When does Google expect to announce a target community?
We plan to announce a target community or target communities this year.
How much will the services cost?
The final price has not yet been determined, but we intend to offer service at a competitive price.
Why would consumers need 1 Gbps connections?
In the same way that the transition from dial-up to broadband made possible the emergence of online
video and countless other applications, ultra high-speed bandwidth will drive more innovation - in high-
definition video, remote data storage, real-time multimedia collaboration, and others that we cannot yet
imagine. It will enable new consumer applications, as well as medical, educational, and other services that
can benefit communities. If the Internet has taught us anything, it's that the most important innovations
are often those we least expect.
When does Google expect to have a 1 Gbps network up and running?
Today's announcement is the first of many steps along the way. It's too early to announce a definite
launch date, but our hope is to have a network up and running as soon as possible. Right now our focus is
on finding the right communities for our trial.
What do you mean by "at least 50,000 and potentially up to 500,000 people?"
We have not yet determined the size of the trial, which will be based in large part on the availability of
appropriate locations. We expect that we will provide this service to a minimum of 50,000 people and up
to as many as 500,000 people, most likely in multiple communities.
Can I submit on behalf of a non-city municipality?
Yes, we will accept responses from any type of municipality including counties, military bases,
reservations, etc. Please use the "local governments" link if you are a government or municipal official;
otherwise please use the "residents and community groups" link.
Who is allowed to submit a response on behalf of a municipality?
Respondents should clearly state the position in which they represent their city. We encourage responses
from city managers, elected officials, and mayors. If you do not represent your city, please submit a
statement of interest for residents and community groups.
What if I don't have all the information needed to complete the RFI?
We are asking municipalities to provide as much information as possible about their location, but all
submissions are welcome. Please fill in as many of the fields as you can and let us know of any special
circumstances that might be affecting your submission.
For local government (Exhibit A)
1. General information
* Required fields
Name of governing body: *
You can create a name for each response. Name of this response:
List communities included in your response:
These may be autonomous units of government contained within the boundaries of the responding entity (such as
towns within a county), districts or neighborhoods within a town, or adjacent units of government responding
together (such as a joint response of multiple counties or towns).
Contact person:
Name: *
Title:
Address: *
State: *
ZIP (5 Digit): *
Phone number:
Email: *
Contact person has authority to provide these answers as the official position of the responding local government?
If not, please provide contact information for the local government official who does have such authority:
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2. Background information about your community
Population (2008): *
Populated area in square miles: *
Please describe how the population is distributed
Median household income ($ per annum)" *
Number of housing units: *
Number of single family homes:
Number of multi-family homes:
Number of apartment complexes:
Average number of units per apartment complex:
Number of gated communities:
Average number of housing units per gated community:
Approximate percentage of households in entire community with access to broadband Internet service (%):
Approximate percentage of the households in entire community that are currently subscribing to broadband Internet
service (%):
Terrain:
Overall description of terrain:
Percentage of plains (%):
Percentage of rolling hills (%):
Percentage of mountains (%):
Percentage other terrain (%):
Climate:
Average annual highest temperature (OF):
Average annual temperature (OF):
Average annual lowest temperature (OF):
Average amount of snowfall per year (inches):
Average amount of rainfall per year (inches):
Average amount of hurricane or tornado activity in a year (days):
Local government:
Form of local government (city, town, county, etc.): *
Local government rule: Home Rule - Limited Rule - Other
Source of government decision making (city manager, city council, mayor, etc.):
Utilities:
Please list largest utilities and the approximate percentage of the community covered by each provider:
Provider Name Coverage (%)
Electric
Gas
Water
Sewer
Cable
Phone
Local economy mix (ifavailable):
Number of high tech jobs:
Number of manufacturing jobs:
Number of education services jobs:
Number of other service sector jobs:
Colleges and universities (List names and average number of students enrolled at each, if available):
Major hospitalslhealth care facilities (List names):
Current providers of high speed Internet service (Company; DSL, Cable modem, wireless, fiber, etc.):
Other significant features of your community that could be relevant for this project:
3. Collaborating on a Google fiber trial
In this section, we ask you to share how your community would work with Google to enable us to
proceed quickly and effectively.
Are you, the local government, willing to appoint an individuaI to serve as a single point of contact (I)? *
Yes/No
(1) A single point of contact to coordinate the local government and community's interactions with Google, to obtain
as promptly as possible whatever information Google may require, and to resolve any problems that may arise as
quickly and effectively as possible.
If so, please describe the responsibilities and authority that this individual will have:
Describe any current or planned programs in your community to accelerate and expand adoption and use of
broadband Internet access:
Additional reasons you believe that Google should select your community for this project:
Please provide a web link to any additional information you wish us to consider. Submissions using Google Maps or
YouTube are encouraged:
Google is interested in working with communities in which it can rapidly install fiber-optic facilities and offer ultra-
high speed Internet access services. Google respects the legitimate responsibility of local governments to preserve
and protect community assets, minimize disruption, ensure the safety of the public, address aesthetic concerns and
property values, and obtain reasonable compensation for the use of public assets.
4. Your community's support
Have you performed any outreach, study or analysis regarding support in your community for this type of trial? *
YesINo
Describe how you ascertained or plan to ascertain the level of community support for this project (e.g., surveys,
public hearings, meetings with community groups, etc.):
If possible, describe your community's level of support for this project:
Please briefly summarize any additional comments or suggestions you would like to make to Google on behalf of
your community:
5. Facilities and resources
Deployment of a community-wide fiber network will require Google to work closely with local
government entities and other organizations. Google seeks to identify resources owned by the community
that may assist in the rapid, smooth deployment of a residential fiber optic network. In this section, we
ask you to share information about particular facilities and assets within the community that may be used
or affected as part of such a facilities deployment, particularly those owned by the local government.
Please respond as completely and accurately as possible.
Pole Attachments:
Please identijj the entities, including units of the localgovernment, that own or control utilitypoles in
your community:
Entity Name:
Number of poles owned or controlled:
Annual rate per pole for pole attachment:
- by telecommunications carriers ($):
- by cable system operators ($)
- Internet access providers ($):
Entity Name:
Number of poles owned or controlled:
Annual rate per pole for pole attachment:
- by telecommunications carriers ($):
- by cable system operators ($)
- Internet access providers ($):
Entity Name:
Number of poles owned or controlled:
Annual rate per pole for pole attachment:
- by telecommunications carriers ($):
- by cable system operators ($)
- Internet access providers ($):
If the local government will make its own poles available for attachments by Google, please estimate
the number of days to complete the following steps, assuming full cooperation from Google:
Negotiation of a master pole attachment agreement:
Issuance of permits for individual attachments:
Developing specifications for make-ready work:
Completing make ready work:
If a unit of your localgovernment has access to poles owned or controlled by thirdparties that it could
make available to Google, please provide the following information:
Number of poles:
Entity or entities that own or control the poles:
Rate that you would charge Google ($) per pole per year:
Describe any restrictions on your right to make such poles available to Google:
Please identify any state or local laws, ordinances, rules or other legal measures that govern access and rates for
attachment:
Please provide contact information for any entities named above:
Conduits:
Please identifj, the entities, including units of local government, that own or control utility conduits in
your community:
Entity Name:
Linear feet of conduit owned or controlled:
Annual rate per foot for conduit use ($):
- by telecommunications carriers ($):
- by cable system operators ($)
- Internet access providers ($):
Entity Name:
Linear feet of conduit owned or controlled:
Annual rate per foot for conduit use ($):
- by telecommunications carriers ($):
- by cable system operators ($)
- Internet access providers ($):
Entity Name:
Linear feet of conduit owned or controlled:
Annual rate per foot for conduit use ($):
- by telecommunications carriers ($):
- by cable system operators ($)
- Internet access providers ($):
If the local government will make its own conduits available for use by Google, please estimate the
number of days to complete the following steps, assuming full cooperation from Google:
Negotiation of a master conduit agreement:
Issuance of permits:
If a unit of your local government has access to conduit owned or controlled by thirdparties that it
could make available to Google, please provide the following information:
Linear feet:
Entity or entities that own or control the conduit:
Rate that you would charge Google ($) per linear foot per year: -
Describe any restrictions on your right to make such conduit available to Google:
Please identify local laws, ordinances, rules or other legal measures that govern access rights and rates for conduit
use:
Please provide contact information for any entity named above:
Public Rights of Way:
Does your local government directly control and administer the use of all public rights of way within its
jurisdiction?
Describe any other entities that control and administer the use of the public rights of way in your community:
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With respect to your process for managing access to public rights-of-way, please estimate the number
of days to complete the following steps, assuming full cooperation from Google:
Negotiation, approval, and issuance of a master right-of-way agreement:
Issuance of construction permits:
Post-construction inspections and approvals:
Please indicate the amount or method of calculating all fees and charges for use of the public rights-
of-way, including the following (if applicable):
Application fees:
Linear foot (or other) usage fees:
Inspection fees:
Other fees or charges:
Community sensitivities and policies:
Please describe any historical districts or other culturally or environmentally sensitive areas: *
Please describe your under-grounding plans and policies, if any: *
Please identify unique ordinances, rules, policy statements, and other legal measures specific to your community
that Google would have to comply in developing a fiber project:
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6. Construction methods
Has your community worked with, studied or evaluated the following types of construction methods for
fiber to the home networks:
Aerial
Trenching
Boring
Plow
Rock Saw
Check approved methods of construction for your community: *
Aerial
Trenching
Boring
Plow
Rock Saw
Are there other construction methods that are approved for use in construction of fiber to the home or other
telecommunications networks in your community? If so, please list them below:
7. Regulatory issues
Please describe the local regulatory obligations, if any, that would apply to Google if this project went forward in
your community:*
Please describe local business obligations and taxeslfees, if any, that would apply to Google if this project went
forward in your community:
For residents and community groups (Exhibit B)
* Required fields
Your name: *
Your organization or community group:
If you are responding on behalf of an organization or community group, please describe it:
City: *
State: *
Why should Google build a fiber to the home network where you live? *
Web link to supporting material (YouTube videos and other creative submissions are encouraged!):
Additional Information
Check anylall that apply.
What kind of Internet services are available where you live?
Dial-up
DSL
Cable modem
Fiber to the home
Wireless
Other
None
Don't know
What kind of Internet service do you primarily use at home?
None
Dial-up
DSL
Cable modem
Fiber to the home
Wireless
Other
Don't know
What company provides your home Internet service?
- AT&T, SBC
- Verizon
- Qwest
- Comcast
- Road Runner, Time Warner
- Charter
- Cox
- Cablevision
- AOL
- EarthLink
- NetZero, Juno, BlueLight
- CenturyLink, CenturyTel, Embarq
- Other
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What is the advertised speed of your home Internet service? Please round to the nearest megabit per
second (Mbps).
" Less then 1 Mbps"
" 1-5 Mbps"
"5-10 Mbps"
" 10 Mbps or faster"
"Don't know"
What is your actual download speed during the evening?
You can use a third-party website like Speedtest.net or Bandwidthvlace.com, or other tools at
Measurement Lab, to measure your actual download and upload speeds.
"Less then 1 Mbps"
" 1-5 Mbps"
"5-10 Mbps"
" 10 Mbps or faster"
"Don't know"
What is your actual upload speed during the evening?
You can use a third-party website like Speedtest.net or Bandwidthplace.com, or other tools at
Measurement Lab, to measure your actual download and upload speeds."
"Less then 1 Mbps"
" 1-5 Mbps"
" 10 Mbps or faster"
"Don't know"
How much does your Internet service cost per month?
"Free"
" Less then $10"
"$10-20"
"$20-40"
"$40-60"
"$60-$80"
"$80-$100"
"$100 or more''
Is your Internet service "bundled" with other services like TV and phone?
- Yes
How many times in the last month did your high-speed Internet service not work correctly, slow down or
frustrate you?
"Never it's great!"
"1 to 5 times"
"6 to 10 times"
"More than 10. Boo!"
Describe the quality of your home Internet service customer support:
What would you like to see improved about your current service? Check all that apply.
Lower price
Faster speed
Higher reliability
Better customer support
Fiber to Communities
Kerry Jezisek
March 9, 2010
What is Fiber to Communities?
Reasons to Apply
•Another top-quality service
•Council Strategic Goal: resident connection
and partnership
•Technically savvy residents
•City businesses are ready and able
Project and Process
•Respond by March 26, 2010
•Searching for answers
–When?
–How much?
–How long?
–Expansion plans
Selection Criteria
•Community evaluation factors
•Efficient and quick
•Local factors:
–community support
–local resources
–weather conditions
–approved construction methods
–local regulatory issues
•RFI is a first step
Public Outreach
•City Web site
•Community input
•Community support
•Social media
•City channel
•Media outreach
The Competition
•100’s of agencies
•Fiber infrastructure
•Utility ownership
•Community campaigns
•Public / private partnership
Potential Impact –Not so Good
•Cable installation
–Construction work and noise
–Traffic delays
•Project oversight by city staff
•Franchise fees
•Unknown duration, expansion and cost
Potential Impact –Good
•Top quality service
•Attract new business
•Create new jobs
•Economic development
Summary
•Quality of life
–Increase
–Decrease
•Application is a worthwhile task
•Details forth coming
Closing Remarks
•Top-quality services
•Community connectivity
•Looks ahead
•Opportunities:
–employment
–economic vitality
Google Fiber to Communities