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Principal Agmt PR00008306 with Wayzata Public Schools for fiber optic collaboration, 04/07/26-12/31/27
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Principal Agreement PR00008306 with Wayzata Public Schools for fiber optic collaboration during the period April 07, 2026 through December 31, 2027 be approved; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the agreement on behalf of the county; that the County Administrator be authorized to sign statements of work under the agreement on behalf of the county; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse funds as directed.
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Background:
Under Resolutions 20-0482, 21-0138, 22-0187, and 24-0212, the County Board approved fiber optic Principal Agreements with public entity partners including Metropolitan Council, City of Minneapolis, City of Minnetonka, City of Bloomington, Carver County, Local Government Information Systems (LOGIS), Minnesota IT Services (MNIT), City of Eden Prairie, City of Rogers, and Eden Prairie School District. These Principal Agreements streamline and expedite the contracting process for fiber optic collaborative projects by establishing standard terms and conditions in advance. This framework reduces the need for repeated negotiations and enables partnering agencies to more efficiently scope and complete joint fiber projects.
This request seeks approval to establish a fiber optic Principal Agreement with Wayzata Public Schools. The county and Wayzata Public Schools currently maintain a fiber-sharing agreement executed in 2014 that remains in effect through 2033. Establishing this new Principal Agreement will align terms and structure with other public agency fiber agreements and further strengthen the county's ability to collaborate on future fiber infrastructure initiatives.
Wayzata Public Schools has proposed a joint project to extend fiber connectivity to a new school facility anticipated to be completed in 2026. Having a Principal Agreement in place wil...
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