City approves $250,000 for fiber optic infrastructure

IT director Joe Milam discussed how the funds will benefit city services and the general public during a meeting Monday. 

The Alexander City City Council approved Monday a quarter-million dollar infrastructure bid for the purchase and installation of fiber-optic cabling throughout the city. 

During a regularly scheduled meeting on Nov. 7, city leaders authorized an agreement for a cable extension between the Municipal Complex to outlying facilities at the Alexander City Airport and the Charles E. Bailey Sr. Sportplex. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.