Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Digital Infrastructure topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
West Allis authorizes fiber installation to new Department of Public Works facility
Summary
The council authorized a contract for a cable company to furnish and install fiber‑optic infrastructure to the new Department of Public Works facility; staff cited 20–30 week lead time for cable delivery.
The West Allis Common Council approved a resolution authorizing a cable company to furnish and install fiber‑optic infrastructure to the new Department of Public Works facility.
City staff told the committee the public works facility will house IT equipment and a data center, and that a conduit for the cable has been in place for about a year. Staff member Derek said the lead time for the fiber is "like, 20 to 30 weeks," and that the city needs to order now to meet operational timelines. Derek said the budget for the fiber work comes from the new DPW project budget.
A motion to approve the resolution was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote. The meeting record did not specify the vendor name, the contract cap, or a precise installation schedule beyond the lead‑time estimate given in committee.
