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From: Patty Charnas
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 9:30 AM
To: Leslie Locke
Subject: FW: JPUD WIFI project letter
Attachments: WIFI Hotspot letter.docx; Copy of Wi-Fi Hot Spots_.xlsx
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Patty Charnas —
Jefferson County COVID Pandemic
Response and Recovery Finance Section Chief
Department of Community Development
621 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone 360-379-4493 — Cell 360-301-5749
pcharnas@co.jefferson.wa.us
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review and issue development permits, primarily through phone, email, and mail.
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From: Will O'Donnell <wodonnell@ieffpud.ore>
Sent: Thursday, September 3, 2020 4:17:17 PM
To:'Karen Bennett' <karen@mdbcpa.com>; Moore, Clifford Carl <moorecc@wsu.edu>
Cc: Kevin Streett <kstreett@ieffoud.orp
Subject: JPUD WIFI project letter
Karen and Cliff,
See attached letter to County requesting funding for WIFI hotspots.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Will O'Donnell, Communications Director
Jefferson County Public Utility District #1
310 Four Corners Rd. Port Townsend WA 98368
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To: Jefferson County BOC and Staff
Date: 9/3/20
RE: CARES act funding consideration for PUD WIFI Hotspots.
Dear Mr. Morley,
In March of 2020, when COVID-19 arrived in our community, the majority of government and
private services across Jefferson County closed to the public and moved online. While some
residents were able to adapt to this new reality, particularly those in denser communities with
existing infrastructure, many others were left behind. Prior to the pandemic, many residents
lacking internet used free WIFI from public facilities and cafes to access the internet. With most
of those options removed by the shutdown, Jefferson County PUD stepped in to construct more
than a dozen free and open WIFI hotspots. The PUD has added hotspots connected either to its
fiber network, or to broadband signals from private cellular providers. Many locations were
identified in consultation with local school superintendents. Below is a list and description of
currently operating hotspots:
Jeff Co. Intl. Airport
WIFI hotspot installed in the parking area east of the Spruce Goose cafe. Requested by local
school district to be sited in conjunction with school meal pickup location. Students and families
could pick up free meals and connect to network from their cars. Required road and parking lot
trenching, patching, conduit installation, and fiber pull in addition to router. Used frequently
when school in session.
Chimacum Substation
Hotspot connected to PUD fiber installed at substation for SCADA monitoring. Ample parking
area and central location. Gates removed to allow access.
Coyle Fire Station:
Cellular network connection providing hotspot on isolated and underserved Coyle Peninsula.
Open easy to access parking lot. Requested by Quilcene School District
Customer Service Office
WIFI router connected to PUD fiber added at now closed customer service parking lot. Easy to
access ungated parking directly off Four Corners Rd.
Dana Roberts Substation:
PUD Fiber network hotspot added at substation lot across from Food Co-op admin office on
corner of Kearney and Clay. Two easy access parking spaces available. Charging ports added on
site.
Hastings Substation:
PUD Fiber network hotspot added at substation on Sheridan and 20th streets. Easy parking area,
directly off main road near to Salish Coast Elementary and Habitat for Humanity housing
development.
Halfway House RV Park:
Cellular Network Connection placed behind Halfway House restaurant along Hwy 101 to
connect to an RV park home to a number of Brinnon School District families who lack internet.
2 parking spaces available. Site recommended by Brinnon School Superintendent.
Gardiner Fire Station:
Located along Old Gardiner Rd in remote section of the county. This hotspot is connected to the
PUD network via a radio shot across Discovery Bay.
Hoh Reservation:
PUD line crews assisted NoaNet and the State of WA buy driving out to the Hoh Reservation to
set a pole and antenna at the Hoh Tribal Fire Station. First step in allowing extremely
geographically isolated and unserved community with access to broadband.
Marrowstone Fire Station:
Wifi hotspot connected to PUD fiber network on Flagler Rd at shop building adjoining
Marrowstone Fire Station. Very popular hotspot, as many residents on Island lack broadband
access.
Point Hudson
WIFI hotspot connected to PUD fiber network installed at the Fish and Wildlife building.
Port Townsend Visitor Center
Fiber pulled into existing conduits to connect to PUD network. Covers entire parking area of
visitor center with free, fast, and open internet connection. Requested by the Chamber and
Vistor Center Staff.
Port Townsend Boat Haven:
Installed at the request of the Port and port tenants near the boat ramp in the eastern end of
the Boat Haven. Connected to PUD fiber network. Fast speeds and good coverage with ample
parking.
Ph (360) 385-5800 jeffpud.org 310 Four Comers Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Public Utility District No. 1 of Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Quilcene Substation:
Hotspot connected to PUD fiber for SCADA monitoring of substation. Easy to access with plenty
of parking off East Quilcene Rd near Hwy 101. Close drive to Quilcene School and downtown
businesses.
The total for equipment, supplies, contracted labor, engineering and other costs approached
nearly $190,000. PUD staff time was extensive but is not included. Much of the PUD's 2020
budget for broadband expansion was diverted from new fiber extensions for expanded
backbone and middle mile connections to hotspot construction.
The PUD would like the County to consider reimbursing this COVID-19 related response project
so that we can return the funds to long term solutions for the expansion of access to broadband
in our service territory. A list of itemized costs is attached.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Kevin Streett
General Manager
Jefferson County PUD.
Ph (360) 385-5800 jeffpud.org 310 Four Corners Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368
Public Utility District No. 1 of Jefferson County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Wi-Fi Hot Spots - Work order 92002
Labor
$
26,305.81
Indirect Labor
$
133.61
Labor overhead
$
9,343.65
Total Labor
$
35,783.07
Material
$
61,184.88
Transportation
$
6,116.31
Contract/ Outside Labor
$
35,016.25
Trenching/Conduit - Airport
$
2,232.56
Point Hudson - Electrician
$
404.50
Brinnon- Electrician
$
2,091.71
USB Receptical -Electrician
$
807.03
Trenching Chimacum Sub
$
95.74
Fit key to lock?
$
11,134.50
Fiber Splicing
$
3,511.99
Flagging
$
2,664.53
Chamber - Electrician
$
3,042.05
Convert Plugs USB Various loc - Electrician
$
509.30
Fire Station Marrowstone- Electrician.
Total
$
61,510.16
Misc Exp& Engineering
$
2,630.65
Cellular Units-2
$18,768.20
Total
$
185,993.27