Anacortes Council authorizes NoaNet contract to continue municipal fiber coordination services

Councilmember Young moved and Councilmember Melton seconded a motion to authorize the mayor to sign contract 26-011-FBR-001 with NoaNet for municipal fiber network coordinated services; the measure passed unanimously.

Staff described the contract as an extension of existing services with NoaNet that provides network monitoring, call-center functions and coordination on outside-plant work (design and construction) and preserves current pricing for a one-year contract with two one-year extension options. The vendor agreement was described as a cost-effective way to retain 24/7 monitoring and a call center without adding full-time city positions.

Motion and vote record: Councilmember Young moved to authorize the mayor to sign contract 26-011-FBR-001 with NoaNet; Councilmember Melton seconded. Votes recorded aloud in roll call were: Walters — yes; Cooley McGrath — yes; Moulton — yes; Hubick — yes; Fantini — yes; Young — yes; Mayor Miller indicated motion carries.

Why this matters: The contract continues operational support for the municipal fiber network without increasing city headcount, preserving service capacity for residents and businesses on the municipal network.

Next steps: Mayor to sign the contract per authorization.

Speakers

- Miss Hsu, staff presenter (introduced the contract and benefits). - Councilmember Young, mover; Councilmember Melton, seconder.

Authorities

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Actions

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Discussion_decision

- Discussion: Staff emphasized continuity of services and pricing; council members expressed support. - Decision: Contract awarded and mayor authorized to sign.

Clarifying_details

- Contract ID: 26-011-FBR-001 (as stated in council motion). - Term: 1 year with two 1-year extension options (staff presentation).