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To: GraceZ who wrote (14145)	3/13/2006 5:58:43 PM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Respond to of 46821

First, the larger issue here transcends discussing what a single city could do, but that is important, as well. To answer your question, however, NO, city government is not -- nor should it be -- more adept at deploying the technologies than private sector companies. But I'll say YES, when it comes to planning in a coordinated manner and facilitating for private companies by making available the necessary lowest levels of infrastructural provisions that are necessary for properly placing those technologies. As we discuss these issues through its franchise provisions the city is already empowered to say who "can" and and cannot put what into the street, and where. At the city level, however, it comes down to how it is done, and where it's done, and NOT _if _ its going to be done. But again, from the standpoint of international competitiveness, the real issues go beyond the city limits. Later ...