New Fiber Optic Internet Connection for Fire Training Facility

Original title: Add WANRack dark fiber service from Roads and Drainage facility to the new Fire Training facility. (One-time Construction Cost of $98,867; afterwards $75,000 due over 10YR Term)

Record date · October 21, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract for WANRack to install internet service connecting the Roads and Drainage facility to the new Fire Training facility. The project includes an initial construction cost and a long-term service agreement.

Why it matters

The county will spend $98,867 in one-time construction costs and $75,000 over a 10-year period to provide high-speed fiber connectivity to the new fire training site.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

WANRack

The company is contracted to provide fiber optic services to the county.

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Fire Training facility staff

The facility will receive new high-speed internet connectivity.

Key Facts

The Board of County Commissioners approved the installation of dark fiber service.
The project connects the Roads and Drainage facility to the new Fire Training facility.
The one-time construction cost for the project is $98,867.
The total cost for the service over a 10-year term is $75,000.

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The file number for this action is 25-1812.
The item was passed as part of a Consent Agenda.
The legislation was introduced on September 26, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'dark fiber'?

refers to unused or 'unlit' fiber optic cables that are available for use to transmit data between locations.

How much will this project cost the county in total?

The project costs $98,867 for initial construction plus $75,000 for the 10-year service term, totaling $173,867.

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