ST9502-CS 960404Date:
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Thursday, 4 April 1996 o~~
Steven G. Goram, Director Informati stomer
Jim Witt, City Manager
Fiber Optic cable cut
Support
On Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at approximately 11:30 AM, the fiber optic and copper telephone
cables which run from Town Center to the Library through underground conduit were cut. Not
only were the cables cut, but, they were pulled and stretched causing severe damage to the fiber
optic.
An inspection of the damage renders a complete replacement of the fiber cable from point to
point. The copper can be salvaged but most probably should be replaced as well. An initial
cost estimate was done by FOT Datacom is set at $14,300.00. I have been informed by our
Purchasing department that we have to have three written quotes, so, I am in the process of
obtaining those now.
The phone service has been restored to the Library on a temporary basis. We do not have any
data or video transmissions until the fiber is replaced. The phone cable is exposed and on the
fence across the back of the school yard. The situation does need to be rectified, however, if
we can wait just through the weekend, the contractors will be finished with their digging and we
shouldn't have to worry about another cutting.
We are investigating to fred out what, if any, responsibility for the cutting of the cable lies with
the contractor based on the construction plans.