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Council OKs 2 Gbps internet at Shannon Springs Park to enable VoIP emergency line and public Wi‑Fi
Summary
Council approved a Dobson Fiber agreement to provide 2 Gbps with a static IP at Shannon Springs Park, enabling a required 911‑capable phone line at the pool and allowing a partitioned public Wi‑Fi network; staff said the monthly cost will not exceed $255.
Chickasha — The council authorized an agreement with Dobson Fiber to bring two gigabits per second of internet service with a static IP to Shannon Springs Park to support a VoIP emergency phone at the public pool and provide a partitioned public Wi‑Fi for park visitors.
Staff said the city’s legacy POTS line used at the pool is being phased out by the carrier and that an internet‑based phone is needed to maintain the 911‑capable emergency line. The agreement is capped at $255 per month and will allow the city to partition the connection so that public Wi‑Fi traffic is separated from city systems.
Council questions centered on whether the internet would be used solely for phone service or also for public access and whether additional equipment or recurring costs would be required. Staff answered that installation will require equipment and contractor installation costs but should not add ongoing subscriptions beyond the agreed monthly fee.
Why it matters: Maintaining an emergency phone at the pool is a regulatory and public‑safety requirement; adding public Wi‑Fi also supports park visitors and pool operations, while staff said the city will keep networks isolated to protect internal systems.
Next steps: Staff will contract Stanley or other vendors for equipment installation and proceed with the Dobson connection; Parks staff will work with the YMCA or pool operator on operational details.
