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The agreements between Anoka County and Zayo Bandwidth limit the number of sites to <br />145. Any additional sites on the network will require a service request to Zayo <br />Bandwidth. As additional governmental sites require fiber, each entity will need to <br />conduct an analysis as to the most cost - effective way to serve the location. In some <br />cases it may be possible to connect through one of the original 145 sites. In other cases <br />it may be cost effective to have Zayo Bandwidth or another private company serve the <br />facility. <br />7. What is the project schedule? <br />The project is currently underway. The environmental assessment is scheduled to be <br />completed by spring 2011. Some connectivity service may be provided in 2011, but <br />project completion will not be until 2012. Zayo Bandwidth is also working with road <br />authorities to acquire the appropriate permits. <br />8. What are the decisions needed by my entity and when? <br />Thus far, entities have only been asked for good -faith non binding commitments. <br />However, Anoka County will need to have written agreements in place with any entity <br />that wishes to participate by April 1, 2011. Specifically, each jurisdiction will need to <br />confirm the sites and the connection speed. <br />9. What are the costs to my entity? <br />Anoka County will charge each entity that connects a monthly fee. Any fee charged will <br />be included in the agreement. The proposed agreement establishes a fee of $75 /month <br />for 100 mbps service, and $400 /month for lgbps service. Cities that do not need service <br />immediately can elect through the agreement to have equipment placed at their facility <br />as part of the project and then establish service during the term of the agreement. The <br />monthly fee will not be charged until service is established. To establish service at that <br />time or make some other change for sites that have equipment, the entity and Anoka <br />County will need to modify Attachment A of the agreement. <br />10. What do I do if a business in my community asks me about service? <br />Zayo Group provides a full range of business products to the private sector. If you are <br />interested in learning more, or getting information for business expos, chamber of <br />commerce meetings, or specific businesses, the contact is Steve Kopp, Senior Account <br />Manager, Zayo Enterprise Networks, at 952 - 230 -4861 or <br />steve .kopp(a�zayoenterprise.com, Web site www.zayo.com. <br />11. Who is Zayo and how were they selected for this project? <br />Anoka County developed a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking a partner for the <br />Connect Anoka County project and to submit for an NTIA grant. The county received <br />five proposals and, after review, selected Zayo Bandwidth. Zayo Bandwidth is a part of <br />the Zayo Group which provides telecom and bandwidth infrastructure solutions that span <br />over 153 markets and 30 states plus the District of Columbia including over 21,000 miles <br />of fiber optic infrastructure. <br />Final Agreement as March 4.2011 <br />27 <br />