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9. Staff Progress Reports • A. Discussion on proposed City "hot spots" for internet access by Richard Stankiewicz Chief Technology Officer. Richard Stankiewicz updated the City Council on a wireless hot spots project. The purpose is to provide access in defined location for laptops, smart phones and other devices. The benefits include citizen/visitor internet access in recreational areas, video streaming of special events, and the capacity to manage remotely lights, sprinklers and security cameras. Currently there are 11 internal city -owned hot spots (municipal buildings). There are 28 privately owned locations around the city, ten providing free public access. Cost per hot spot is $9,200. Completion of the project is estimated to be two -three months. He recommended possible locations, such as the pavilion, the soccer field and baseball field. He asked if the City Council wants to consider additional hot spots in other recreation areas. City Council directed staff to proceed. B. Status update on December Sales Tax Revenue by City Manager Rick Menchaca The City Manager reported that the December sales tax was up 3.73 %. C. Update on 2011 Federal funding requests by City Manager Rick Menchaca and staff. Melissa Millecam, Director of Communications and Intergovernmental Relations, updated the City Council on potential Federal appropriations for City projects. The City is requesting • $11,655,000 for the 2011 fiscal year. 10. Presentation on Austin Community College by Dr. Steve Kinslow, President. Dr. Kinslow noted that community colleges train in emerging industries, re -train displaced workers and provide access to affordable college education. Community colleges enroll 54% of all public higher education students, 75% of all college freshmen and sophomores and 78% of minority students. Their unique mission incorporates academic transfer, workforce education, foundation programs, and lifelong learning. They have over 235 degree and certificate options. They have the same accreditation standards as a four -year college. 11. Consider adoption of Resolution 2010 -30R, supporting annexation of the City into the Austin Community College District; and declaring an effective date. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Porterfield and a second by Councilmember Thomaides, the City Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed, to adopt Resolution 2010 -30R, as previously captioned. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA 12. Consider approval of minutes. A. February 13, 2010 Special Meeting • RM030210 Minutes Page 4