REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Requesting authorization to enter into a grant distribution contract with broadband providers ArchTop Fiber and StateTel to disburse Empire State Development grant funds.
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Date: 09/23/2026
Department: CEO
Attending Meeting: Josh Beams
Submitted By: Josh Beams
Title: Sr. Policy Analyst
Phone: 518-447-7040
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization Enter text.
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses:
ArchTop Fiber 300 Enterprise Dr, Kingston, NY 12401
StateTel 46 Reed St, Coxsackie, NY 12051
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 7/24/2025-12/31/2028
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: $1,022,608.00
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: YES
Anticipated in Budget: YES
Spreadsheet attached: NO
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: Enter text. County: Enter text.
State: 100% Local: Enter text.
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: A38020-03806
Revenue Amount: $1,022,608.00
Appropriation Account and Line: A98020-44046-BROAD
Appropriation Amount: $1,022,608.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: NO
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Choose an item.
# of Response(s): Enter text.
# of MWBE: Enter text.
# of Veteran Business: Enter text.
Bond Resolution No.: Enter text.
Apprenticeship Program Choose an item.
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: 25-370 9/8/2025
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
Requesting authorization to enter into a grant distribution contract with broadband providers ArchTop Fiber and StateTel to disburse Empire State Development grant funds. This action will enable us to distribute funds from Empire State Development to internet service providers (ISPs) that are part of the Albany County Broadband Infrastructure Project.
The completion of this project, along with other projects in the Albany County Broadband Infrastructure Project pipeline, will bring the total coverage of high-speed internet in Albany County to approximately 95% of County residents.