HomeMy WebLinkAbout5B1 Budget Request (Digital Equity Funding)
Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item
DATE: July 20, 2023
FROM: Denise Linn Reidl, CIO
SUBJECT: Digital Equity Funding
Funding Source* (circle one) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General
*Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller,
then the authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect.
Purpose of Request:
Innovation & Technology staff requests the Redevelopment Commission's approval of $100,000 to
promote digital equity in South Bend. Specifically, funds will go towards services and equipment to
expand South Bend Open Wi-Fi in targeted parks, corridors, and community centers. Sites for Open
Wi-Fi expansion and the selection process can be viewed at southbendin.gov/sbow/expansion.
This funding will facilitate the tripling of the Open Wi-Fi footprint since 2022 and will enhance
community connectivity options for South Bend residents.
Please do not hesitate to contact Driedl@southbendin.gov for any additional information.
INTERNAL USE ONLY: Project Code: ;
Total Amount – New Project Budget Appropriation $_______________;
Total Amount – Existing Project Budget Change (increase or decrease) $_______________;
Funding Limits: Engineering: $_____________________; Other Prof Serv Amt $_______________;
Acquisition of Land/Bldg (circle one) Amt: $___________; Street Const Amt $________________;
Building Imp Amt $_________; Sewers Amt $_________; Other (specify) Amt $ ________________
_________________________Pres/V-Pres
ATTEST: __________________Secretary
Date: ____________________
APPROVED Not Approved
SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION