Lehi city fiber network
City-owned fiber network built with STRATA; on 2022-10-11 the council approved access and retail agreements with five providers (Beehive Broadband, Centracom, Intellipop, Sumofiber, Xmission).
Under construction
- Type
- Public project
- Location
- Citywide
- City Council: Fiber network update (pre-council)
- City Council: Fiber network update (pre-council)
- City Council: Fiber network update (pre-council)
- City Council: Fiber network access and retail service agreements with five providers (Resolution 2022-89)
- City Council: Fiber project borrowing (administrative report)
In brief
Lehi city fiber network appears on 7 recorded agendas, from the City Council meeting of December 8, 2020 to the City Council meeting of January 10, 2023.
On record, it was approved 2 times.
The most recent decision was approved (5-0) at the City Council meeting of October 11, 2022.
Follow the money and project delivery
Lehi city fiber network
- Council action
Approved: Fiber network access and retail service agreements with five providers (Resolution 2022-89) · Approved minutes Record → · Oct. 11, 2022
- Money in the record
contract: amount not given — Non-exclusive network access and retail service agreement for the city fiber network; contract: amount not given — Non-exclusive network access and retail service agreement for the city fiber network; contract: amount not given — Non-exclusive network access and retail service agreement for the city fiber network; contract: amount not given — Non-exclusive network access and retail service agreement for the city fiber network; contract: amount not given — Non-exclusive network access and retail service agreement for the city fiber network Record → · Oct. 11, 2022
- Signed agreement and payments
Execution and project-level disbursements are not verified by this tracker. They require separate records; meeting approval alone does not establish either.
- Work and operating costs
Check the linked records for completion and recurring operating costs; this tracker does not verify them. Record →
Every hearing and vote
January 10, 2023 · City Council
Fiber network update (pre-council)
Discussed
Shaye Ruitenbeek and Carl Sundstrom updated the council on the fiber project.
December 13, 2022 · City Council
Fiber network update (pre-council)
Discussed
Shaye Ruitenbeek said provider pricing for residential customers was released and that the city is looking at government programs offering lower-cost options for low-income families. Carl Sundstrom updated the council on construction and said the buildings will have fencing around them.
November 15, 2022 · City Council
Fiber network update (pre-council)
Discussed
Shaye Ruitenbeek said all internet provider agreements are signed, pricing would be released the next month and the backbone design is being finalized.
October 11, 2022 · City Council
Fiber network access and retail service agreements with five providers (Resolution 2022-89)
Approved · 5-0
The council approved non-exclusive network access and retail service agreements with Beehive Broadband, Centracom, Intellipop, Sumofiber and Xmission.
February 23, 2021 · City Council
Fiber project borrowing (administrative report)
Discussed
Finance Director Dean Lundell recommended borrowing 85 percent of the fiber project money up front, saying rates are good and could rise if the city waits.
January 12, 2021 · City Council
Public hearing: up to $64 million in fiber network revenue bonds
Discussed
Kelly Nichols, Montina Hamilton and Dennis Beatty spoke in favor of a city fiber network, citing competition and service to homes. Spencer Wanesgaurd said the city is trying to solve a problem that does not exist. No vote was taken at the hearing.
December 8, 2020 · City Council
Resolution 2020-77: up to $64 million in revenue bonds for a city fiber network
Approved · 5-0
The resolution authorizes bonds of not more than $64,000,000 (total estimated cost $90,537,000 over the life of the bonds, per bond counsel) to engineer and build a city fiber network. Mayor Mark Johnson said the effort followed two years of study and a consultant analysis. Finance Director Dean Lundell and Mr. Walker said the bonds are meant to be repaid from user fees, with franchise fees pledged only to secure a better rating and rate. A parameters resolution lets designated officers finalize the sale within set limits; the required public hearing was set for Jan. 12. Mac Sims urged the city to provide infrastructure for many private providers rather than compete. Council Member Chris Condie asked about effects on future bonding for parks and a fire station and was told the structure leaves room. Council Member Koivisto said the network serves residents and creates a competitive market.