HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/2023 - COUNCIL - MEMO - Work Session Summary – January10, 2023 Connexion UpdateFort Collins Connexion
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MEMORANDUM
Date: January 19, 2023
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Chad Crager, Connexion Executive Director
Travis Storin, Chief Financial Officer
Nina Bodenhamer, City Give Director
Thru: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
RE: Work Session Summary – January 10, 2023 Connexion Update
Mayor Arndt, Mayor Pro Tem Francis and Councilmembers Canonico, Pignataro, Gutowsky,
and Ohlson were present.
Staff provided a general update on the Connexion broadband service and rollout that included:
Build out completion by the end of March 2023, resident feedback group implementation,
number of customers/take rate
Industry challenges that led to less installers and higher installation costs than
anticipated in 2022
Due to above challenges, a need to access the remaining $20M in previously resident-
approved bonding capacity of $150M
o This would happen in the second half of 2023 and likely be a joint bond with Light
and Power (L & P)
Video price increase and a demo of a video selection tool available on the Connexion
website that allows customers to find TV alternatives that meet their needs
Details of the Digital Inclusion program funded by 6% of Connexion revenue which
includes a discounted internet price of $19.95 for 1 Gig internet speeds
Regional partnerships and federal grant opportunities in partnership with Larimer County
Discussion:
Appreciation for My Bundle video tool and transparency in finding best option for
customer
Acknowledgement of capital needs and confidence in overall project and future success
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Next Steps:
Continue monthly reports, meet with Council Finance Committee, and bring a resolution
to Council
Joint bond with L&P during the second half of 2023
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