Title
Outstanding RUC Referral #061213 Digital Cities (NB)
Explanation
On April 23, 2007 the City Commission referred the issue of "fiber to the home" and possible incentives that may be offered in new and existing developments to the Regional Utilities Committee for review. The RUC received presentations from Staff and discussed this item on June 12, 2007 and August 14, 2007.
As developers have found that their potential customers are expecting this type of infrastructure when considering either purchasing or leasing, the marketplace is already providing incentives for this. Further, while the developers are deploying this infrastructure internal to their projects, it will take investment from incumbent video/internet/voice providers to connect to these developments for the full range of services to be provided.
At the June 10, 2008 meeting the RUC agreed this can be removed from the referral list.
Recommendations
The City Commission remove item #061213 from the Regional Utilities Committee referral list.
Drafter
Prepared by Robert Hunzinger
Submitted by Regional Utilities Committee