(a) Upstream Providers. The Village Manager is authorized to enter into any agreements necessary to ensure proper upstream internet connections for the utility. Such upstream provider agreements shall ensure a sufficient number of internet protocol addresses for Village utility customers and may provide for duplication and redundancy of upstream connections, as may be determined by the Village Manager or designee to be sufficient to ensure proper and uninterrupted internet connections.
(b) Maintenance and Repair. The Village Manager and the Public Works Director have the authority to negotiate and enter into any agreements that may be necessary to ensure the proper maintenance and repair of the fiber optic network used to provide broadband services to customers of the utility, including but not limited to any agreements to provide maintenance and fiber restoration services, if such agreements do not exceed the thresholds established in the annual appropriations and subject to Section 49
of the Village Charter. The terms and conditions of such agreements shall be reviewed by the Village Solicitor prior to execution by either the Village Manager or Public Works Director.
(c) Installation or Leasing of Additional Fiber or Conduit. To the extent that it becomes necessary to construct, install, or lease any additional fiber, conduit, or other equipment in order to provide broadband services to a customer or customers, the Village Manager may negotiate for agreements that may be necessary to provide for the construction and installation of new fiber and conduit, or other equipment owned by another political subdivision or any other third party. Approval of substantive terms and conditions of such agreements require a resolution of Council prior to execution.
(d) Operations and Infrastructure. The Public Works Director shall ensure the proper maintenance, repair, and operation of the wireless network, including but not limited to any pole attachment for Village-owned infrastructure, and negotiation of any other agreements relating to the installation, repair or maintenance of wireless support structures and facilities if any are necessary, subject to approval of the Village Manager.
(Ord. 2021-24. Passed 9-20-21.)