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Council approves $44,428 Hanco Utilities contract to bring fiber to North End Fire Hall
Summary
The council approved a $44,428 contract with Hanco Utilities to install fiber to North End Fire Station 2 to improve emergency communications and resiliency; the committee noted cost savings by using existing Connect Superior connections.
The Public Safety Committee recommended, and the council approved, a contract with Hanco Utilities in the amount of $44,428 to install fiber to North End Fire Station 2. The committee chair said the work "is gonna provide a reliable connection for emergency communications, support for future technology needs, and improve resiliency," and the council approved the contract by voice vote.
The chair added that the work was more affordable because the city could utilize existing Connect Superior connections and avoid crossing railroad tracks, producing "considerable savings." The project was described as being on schedule and under budget in committee reporting; the contract approval allows the installation work to proceed.
