Capital Cost: Figure based on fiber plus labor and excluding installed conduit. City acquired conduit from Telecommunication companies for use of Right-a-Way. Conduit cost varied between free and four cents per foot. O&M Cost: Were based on two full time technicians with benefits maintaining the completed 25 mile fiber backbone. Initial start up cost for O&M included a fusion splicing machine $12,950; Fiber OTDR $12,694; Fiber Splicing Trailer $5,500; and $5,000 in training and additional sundry supplies.
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