Chapter 2.50
REGIONAL FIBER CONSORTIUM
Sections:
2.50.040 Powers, duties and functions.
2.50.050 Mayor to execute intergovernmental agreement.
2.50.010 Creation.
It is the intent of the Creswell city council to create an intergovernmental entity, to be known as the Fiber South Consortium, by an intergovernmental agreement entered into by the city and other units of local government pursuant to the provisions of ORS 190.003 et seq. [Ord. 395 § I, 2000].
2.50.020 Effective date.
The effective date of such intergovernmental agreement shall be the date after the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter upon which the intergovernmental agreement is signed by the city of Creswell pursuant to the authorization of this chapter. [Ord. 395 § II, 2000].
2.50.030 Purpose.
The public purposes for which the regional fiber consortium shall be created shall be:
A. To assume ownership and control of fiber optic cable obtained by the consortium, or by any member government, that the government, in its discretion, deems it is appropriate to contribute to the consortium;
B. To provide for the members a fiber optic system, or components thereof, that, consistent with available resources, best serves the public interest in an efficient manner;
C. To provide a forum for communication and consultation among members and to provide an opportunity for a cooperative and equitable sharing of the expenses, data, expertise, experience and plans of each unit of local government;
D. If feasible for and agreeable to some or all of the members, take joint or common action to provide the appropriate level of communication services to the citizens of the various jurisdictions; and
E. To acquire such additional tangible and intangible assets as are deemed necessary to fulfill the other purposes of the consortium. [Ord. 395 § III, 2000].
2.50.040 Powers, duties and functions.
The powers, duties and functions of the regional fiber consortium shall be:
A. Planning for fiber optic system development for the consortium.
B. Directing and managing the use of a fiber optic system or systems obtained by the consortium or its members.
C. When requested, acting as the agent of the members in the preparation and negotiation of agreements concerning the acquisition, management and use of the consortium’s fiber optic system.
D. Carrying out further responsibilities and functions as provided by the members. [Ord. 395 § IV, 2000].
2.50.050 Mayor to execute intergovernmental agreement.
The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to evidence this ratification of the creation of the regional fiber consortium by executing, on behalf of the city of Creswell, a copy of an intergovernmental agreement to establish a consortium of local governments for the ownership and operation of a fiber optic system, dated July 12, 1999. [Ord. 395 § V, 2000].