2020/12/16 Council Agenda Packet

u AT&T December 1, 2020 Ryan Sass Public Works Director City of Everett 3200 Cedar Street Everett, WA 98201 Carol Tagayun Director, External Affairs VIA EMAIL AND FIRST-CLASS MAIL - rsass@everettwa.gov RE: Thank you Dear Director Sass, AT&T Services, Inc. 16331 NE 72nd Way Redmond, WA 98052 www.att.com C: 714-624-0943 Carol.tagayun@att.com As we end a year full of extraordinary challenges, we would like to express our gratitude and appreciation for the exceptional people at the City of Everett that make it possible for AT&T to improve wireless services in the communities we serve. Never before has staying connected been more essential in our lives. The demand for wireless data is greater than ever and continues to grow as we adapt to new ways to conduct business, attend school, and get healthcare. FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network built by AT&T, has been helping those on the front lines effectively coordinate and respond to emergencies. AT&T's efforts to enhance and expand its network would not be possible without the help and support of your Department of Public Works team. For that, AT&T would like to acknowledge the staff at the City of Everett, who have adjusted their way of working to continue to provide support with permitting and land use application reviews of critical AT&T projects. We would like to acknowledge especially the efforts of the City of Everett's ROW Permits staff for their exemplary public service. Euneka Richards was also distinguished by our team for her professionalism, responsiveness, and guidance. Again, we say, "Thank You," to everyone at the City of Everett for your support and we look forward to continued success in 2021. Kind regards, L Carol Tagayun Director, AT&T External Affairs cc: Mayor Cassie Franklin Everett City Council Euneka Richards, Senior Engineer