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Redacted Information Notice 1. We are invoking Section 2.2-4342(F); 2. identify the data or other materials to be protected;

- Vendor specific pricing (some with NDAs) that are not grant funded (for example our leases or recurring costs)

3. state the reasons why protection is necessary. - We have been required to sign NDAs with some vendors. We wish to protect their pricing to us as a customer from the public namely certain competitors in

having access to this protected information.

RiverStreet Vendor pricing (that is not grant funded) is considered confidential and should be redacted before sharing this document with the public. ~ Sites not yet secured but in the works * Preliminary approval, soon to be secured

I. FUNDED PHASE I 1

A. Description of Funded Phase I in Dinwiddie

Establish Upstream Connection and Backhaul - P1a RiverStreet will be working with MBC (Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities) to purchase multi-gigabit (Gbps) transport on their existing fiber facilities that cross Amelia and Dinwiddie counties. This transport cost will be approximately $xxxx monthly, and we expect no more than a $xxxx upfront cost in Dinwiddie County assuming we are able to terminate this connection at the Unico Water Tank in McKenney~. This will be our regional “upstream or drain” out to the Internet. Our plan is to backhaul the data to a co-location facility in Gretna, VA where we will have a variety of options and best available pricing to aggregate the traffic out to the Internet using one or more Tier 1 ISP(s). Network Region Head End - (Unico Water Tank in McKenney~) - P1a This location will serve as the initial region aggregation point for data to offload to middle-mile fiber and be transported to a VA based datacenter. Pending approval and broadcast site due diligence, it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. It will require a cabinet/shelter to be installed as well as electricity. It will likely serve PtP Microwave Backhauls to one or two remote broadcast sites in Phase 1 & 2 and potentially others to the South East in Phase 3. First Remote Site - (Dinwiddie Landfill Tower*) - P1a This location will serve as a remote broadcast site. It may initially be backhauled using Microwave Wireless but also is on our list of sites to build fiber to (see sect. IV) as it will likely be a hub for other remote sites on its side of I-85 in Dinwiddie Co. Pending approval and broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. It will NOT require a cabinet/shelter to be installed as this is existing with space confirmed to accommodate our needs. To be determined if separate power will be needed, however not necessary technically. Second Remote Site - (Subcarrier Tower #Din016*) $22,000 NRC / $xxxx mo - P1b This location will serve as a remote broadcast site. It is an existing commercial tower site that would require an ongoing lease. It will be backhauled using Licensed Microwave Wireless. It will likely be a spur but can be used as an alternate if needed to backhaul to a Phase 2 site for Western Dinwiddie Co. Pending approval and

1 All Broadcast Site Workflows must be included here, as well as all expenditures from the Company Grant Project Budget that are contemplated as part of a Funded Phase. Phase I expenditures not included here may not be funded by the Counties.


broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. It will require a cabinet/shelter to be installed as well as power to accommodate our requirements. Third Remote Site - (New Tower to be Constructed @ Old Northside Elementary School Site*) - P1b This is land owned by Dinwiddie County and is apparently vacant. We propose to construct (pending engineering approval) one of the donated 190’ towers in Dinwiddie’s possession (ref Appendix). Pending approval and broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. It will require a cabinet/shelter to be installed as well as power to accommodate our requirements. It will be backhauled using fiber (see sect. IV) specifically due to its close proximity to MBC’s middle mile network. In Phase 2&3 this site may be a candidate site to connect the two county networks together for added redundancy or provide backhaul services to lightly populated areas on the Amelia/Dinwiddie County line. Fiber Build Dinwiddie - Details located in Section IV


B. Broadcast Site Workflows in Dinwiddie - $631,900 Site Name, GPS Location, and Site Type (e.g. new build Micro-pop, leased Micro-pop, leased Tower, new build Tower, etc.) Note whether fiber or electric connections required for site

Date for Land Rights to Be Acquired (via fee simple or lease) and who will acquire land (RS or County)

2

Deadline to Complete Site Work for Vertical Asset (if site work not needed, then say site work not needed)

3

Deadline to complete Vertical Asset installation (to be completed by RS)

4

Deadline to install all Network Equipment on Vertical Asset 5

Deadline to Begin Providing Customers Service from the Vertical Asset

Deadline for Final Network Acceptance Pursuant to Network Acceptance, Testing, and Compliance Plan

Contingency Overhead

Unico Rd Water Tank (1a)~ Existing Structure @ 36.990723, -77.713203 - 135' Shelter and Electric Needed Fiber Upstream via MBC

None Needed $5,000

7/15/2020 $9,600

- 8/15/2020 $67,200

9/30/2020

10/30/2020 $10,000

Landfill Tower (1a)* Existing Structure @ 37.121895, -77.623225 - 190' Existing Shelter with Power Backhaul (Fiber to MBC or Wireless to Unico Tank)

None Needed $5,000

Not Needed $3,000

-

8/15/2020 $75,300

9/30/2020 10/30/2020

$5,000

Subcarrier Tower (1b) * Existing Structure @ 37.049241, -77.811080 Shelter and Power Needed Wireless Backhaul to (Unico Tank) Needed Term TBD (x renewals) NRC $22,000 MRC ~$xxx

None Needed $27,000

1/1/2021 $9,975

- 2/1/2021 $85,400

3/1/2021 3/31/2021

$10,000

Old Northside Elementary Site (1b)~ New Tower Structure @ Northside Site County Owned Parcel Needed Shelter, Power and All Facilities Needed Backhaul (Fiber Fed to MBC or Wireless)

7/1/2020 $10,000 County Parcel

11/1/2020 ~$9,225 Will depend on actual location

1/1/2021 $200,000 May be less if 190’ county tower hardware

2/1/2021 $80,200

3/1/2021 3/31/2021 $20,000

2 Section 8(c) of the Comprehensive Agreement contemplates that County will own all Tower sites, while RS will own sites for Company-owned Micro-pop sites (<120 feet tall). Pursuant to Section 8(e), the Counties shall at all times own the new Public Broadband Towers (>120 feet tall) and, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the Company shall own new Micro-pops. 3 RS is responsible for ensuring that all applicable licenses are obtained from Virginia DPOR to begin work. 4 RS is responsible for ensuring that all applicable licenses are obtained from Virginia DPOR to begin work. 5 RS is responsible for ensuring that all applicable licenses are obtained from Virginia DPOR to begin work. ~ Contingent upon approval of recurring costs to justify leasing space versus building a new tower in this area. We believe sites marked with this designation may have reasonable leasing rates.


P1 Alternate Sites Forestry Fire Tower @ 37.042028, -77.639796~ Public Safety Project Structures Waterford Community (TBD)

- - - - - -

Totals $47,000 $31,800 $200,000 $308,100 - - $45,000 A map showing the estimated coverage map for each new Broadcast Site is attached hereto as Appendix A.


C. Dinwiddie Phase I Expenditures

Description of Cost Quantity Cost Per Extended Total

Site agreements 1 $ 22,000 $ 22,000

Site Acquisition Labor 2.5 $ 10,000 $ 25,000

Tower Structure (Installed) 1 $ 200,000 $ 200,000

Radio System PtMP Sector (90°) - nLoS 16 $ 10,500 $ 168,000

Radio System PtMP Omnidirectional - LoS 5 $ 1,000 $ 5,000

Radio System - PtP microwave backhaul 1.5 $ 5,200 $ 7,800

Site Power System (including battery cells) 4 $ 2,700 $ 10,800

Routing and Switching Hardware 5 $ 1,000 $ 5,000

Enclosure / Shelter (installed) 3 $ 5,100 $ 15,300

Parts and Materials 4 $ 3,500 $ 14,000

RF/Network Engineering Costs 4 $ 1,500 $ 6,000

General Site Labor (sites needing work) 3.5 $ 3,000 $ 10,500

Installation Labor 6.5 $ 15,000 $ 97,500

Contingency 4.5 $ 10,000 $ 45,000

RiverStreet Vendor pricing (that is not grant funded) is considered confidential and should be redacted before sharing this document with the public.

~ Sites not yet secured but in the works * Preliminary approval, soon to be secured

This Section needs to list all expenditures from the Company Grant Project Budget that are contemplated as part of Phase I in Dinwiddie. Pursuant to Section 7(a)(ii) of the Comprehensive Agreement, subject to the conditions set forth in the Comprehensive Agreement, the Company Grant Project Budget can be used for the following: (x) completing the construction and installation of any and all new Public Broadband Towers and new Micro-pops in a Funded Phase of the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan, including, but not limited to, completing any and all necessary clearing, site-preparation, access road construction, fiber connections, electrical connections, shelters, and fence and security work and (y) purchasing and installing the Network Equipment as listed in the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan. Pursuant to Section 2(f) of the Comprehensive Agreement, expenses for providing licensed microwave links may be paid for from the Company Grant Project Budget, with the understanding that, unless the Counties expressly agree otherwise in writing, no more than $200,000 of the Company Grant Project Budget shall be spent on licensing of spectrum from the FCC, including, but not limited not, CBRS, educational spectrum, and TVWS. (Licensed microwave links to do not count against this $200,000 basket.) The Company’s expenses for rent paid to co-locate on Third-Party Towers, recurring fiber connection bills associated with operating the Broadband Network, recurring electric bills associated with operating the Broadband Network, all costs of fiber installation (including, but not limited to materials, labor, and assessments), and any operational costs of running the Broadband Network shall not be paid from the Company Grant Project Budget, but shall be paid by the Company from its own funds. However, Section 6(a) of the Comprehensive Agreement does allow each County, in its sole discretion and at its own sole option, to choose to fund Third-Party Tower rent as a capital expense under the Company Grant Project Budget in cases where there are significant identifiable savings compared to new Vertical Asset installation and no significant benefit or advantage to Customers in constructing an new Vertical Asset to serve the same general area.


D. Description of Funded Phase I in Amelia

Establish Upstream Connection and Backhaul - RiverStreet will be working with MBC (Mid-Atlantic Broadband) to purchase multi-gigabit transport on their existing fiber facilities that cross Amelia and Dinwiddie counties. This transport cost will be approximately $xxxx monthly and we expect no more than a $xxxx upfront cost in Amelia County assuming we are able to terminate this connection at the Amelia Water Tank~. This will be our regional “upstream” out to the Internet. Our plan is to backhaul the data to a co-location facility in Gretna, VA where we will have a variety of options and best available pricing to aggregate the traffic out to the Internet using one or more Tier 1 ISP(s). Network Region Head End - (Amelia Water Tank*) This location will serve as the initial region aggregation point for data to offload to middle-mile fiber and be transported to a VA based datacenter. Pending approval and broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. It will NOT require a cabinet/shelter to be installed as this is existing with space confirmed to accommodate our needs. Unlikely separate power will be necessary. First Remote Site - (TDS/Vertical Bridge*) * Site necessary to Wireless backhaul to future P2/3 remote broadcast sites in the southern end of the county This location will be used as a Broadcast Site but also a strategic site for Wireless backhaul in future phases. We propose a fiber build between this site and the Amelia Water tank (detailed in Sect IV) This site would serve as hub for the region having the Fiber that heads East (Toward Barnard Silos and Mannboro) terminate at this location. Pending agreement and broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. This site would require a typical commercial site lease (estimate; 3yr Term (3x3yr renewals) NRC $xxxx MRC $xxxx) Second Remote Site - (Barnard Silos~) This is an existing private site with an approx 100’ silo with added mast(s) required. It would be fed by nearly 9 miles of fiber (see Sect IV) back to the TDS/Subcarrier Tower site in Amelia. It would also be used for 1 or more Microwave Wireless backhaul links from Eastern Amelia and other sites to the North and South likely in Phase 2&3. Pending agreement and broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. In exchange for this site RSN is proposing offering complimentary VIP customer status to the site host and complimentary premium service at two predefined buildings at the farm site for the term of the agreement. This site will likely need a comm enclosure and power, the structure is existing. Third Remote Site - (New Tower to be Constructed near Mannboro VFD~) This is likely to be built on leased private land near the Mannboro VFD. We propose to construct (pending engineering approval) at least a 190’ tower in (ref Appendix). Pending approval and broadcast site due diligence it will also host a PtMP nLoS and LoS radio system to provide last-mile service to area subscribers. It will require a cabinet/shelter to be installed as well as power to accommodate our requirements. It will be fed using Wireless Microwave Backhaul to the Barnard Silos. In Phase 2&3


this site may be a candidate site to connect the two county networks together for added redundancy or provide backhaul services to lightly populated areas on the Amelia/Dinwiddie County line. (note that Amelia may have a decommissioned guyed tower to be considered for this site. This would be pending all due diligence related to such a structure) Fiber Build Amelia - Details located in Section IV

Provide a narrative overview description of Phase I in Amelia. How much will it cost? What Broadcast Sites will it include? Where will those sites go? What will RS be doing during this time period to achieve the Project Requirement?


E. Broadcast Site Workflows in Amelia - $581,375 Site Name, GPS Location, and Site Type (e.g. new build Micro-pop, leased Micro-pop, leased Tower, new build Tower, etc.) Note whether fiber or electric connections required for site

Date for Land Rights to Be Acquired (via fee simple or lease) and who will acquire land (RS or County) 6

Deadline to Complete Site Work for Vertical Asset (if site work not needed, then say site work not needed) 7

Deadline to complete Vertical Asset installation (to be completed by RS) 8

Deadline to install all Network Equipment on Vertical Asset 9

Deadline to Begin Providing Customers Service from the Vertical Asset

Deadline for Final Network Acceptance Pursuant to Network Acceptance, Testing, and Compliance Plan

Contingency Overhead

Amelia Water Tank (1a)* Existing Structure @ 37.356101, -77.969307 (164') Existing Power and Shelter Fiber Upstream via MBC

None Needed *$5,000

Not Needed $1,500

- 8/15/2020 $66,200

9/30/2020 10/30/2020

$5,000

Vertical Bridge / TDS Tower (1a) * Existing Structure @ 37.329146, -77.982858 (143') Power and Shelter Needed Fiber Upstream via MBC or MW Backhaul to (Amelia Water Tank) 3yr Term (3x3yr renewals) NRC $xxx MRC $xxxx

None Needed *$5,000

Not Needed $9,600

- 8/15/2020 $75,300

9/30/2020 10/30/2020 $5,000

Site near Barnard Farm Silos (1b)~ Existing Structure @ 37.276471, -77.899241 ~85’ Power and Shelter Needs TBD Fiber Backhaul to (TBD)

None Needed $5,000 Service Barter

Not Needed $8,100

- 2/1/2021 $75,300

3/1/2021 3/31/2021 $5,000

Site near Mannboro VFD for Tower (1b)~ New Tower Build near 37.25075N, -77.82198W ~190’) Power and Shelter Needed Wireless MW Backhaul to (Barnard Farm Silos)

7/1/2020 $10,000

11/1/2020 $9,975

1/1/2021 $200,000 Could be less tower hardware if able to

2/1/2021 $85,400

3/1/2021 3/31/2021 $10,000

6 Section 8(c) of the Comprehensive Agreement contemplates that County will own all Tower sites, while RS will own sites for Company-owned Micro-pop sites (<120 feet tall). Pursuant to Section 8(e), the Counties shall at all times own the new Public Broadband Towers (>120 feet tall) and, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the Company shall own new Micro-pops. 7 RS is responsible for ensuring that all applicable licenses are obtained from Virginia DPOR to begin work. 8 RS is responsible for ensuring that all applicable licenses are obtained from Virginia DPOR to begin work. 9 RS is responsible for ensuring that all applicable licenses are obtained from Virginia DPOR to begin work. ~ Contingent upon approval of recurring costs to justify leasing space versus building a new tower in this area. We believe sites marked with this designation may have reasonable leasing rates.


reuse Sheriff Dep Tower

Alternates for Phase 1 FeatherStone Farm (Existing Silos)

- - - 12/1/2020 12/31/2020 3/31/2021

Totals $25,000 $29,175 $200,000 $302,200 - - $25,000 A map showing the estimated coverage map for each new Broadcast Site is attached hereto as Appendix A. See Comprehensive Agreement Section 10(a)(1)(vi).

F. Amelia Phase I Expenditures

Description of Cost Quantity Cost Per Extended Column

Site Acquisition 2.5 $ 10,000 $ 25,000

Tower Structure (Installed) 1 $ 200,000 $ 200,000

Radio System PtMP Sector (90°) - nLoS 16 $ 10,500 $ 168,000

Radio System PtMP Omnidirectional - LoS 4 $ 1,000 $ 4,000

Radio System - PtP microwave backhaul 2 $ 5,200 $ 10,400

Site Power System (including battery cells) 4 $ 2,700 $ 10,800

Routing and Switching Hardware 5 $ 1,000 $ 5,000

Enclosure / Shelter (installed) 3 $ 5,100 $ 15,300

Parts and Materials 4 $ 3,500 $ 14,000

RF/Network Engineering Costs 4.25 $ 1,500 $ 6,375

General Site Labor (sites needing work) 2.5 $ 3,000 $ 7,500


Installation Labor 6 $ 15,000 $ 90,000

Contingency 2.5 $ 10,000 $ 25,000

This Section needs to list all expenditures from the Company Grant Project Budget that are contemplated as part of Phase I in Dinwiddie. Pursuant to Section 7(a)(ii) of the Comprehensive Agreement, subject to the conditions set forth in the Comprehensive Agreement, the Company Grant Project Budget can be used for the following: (x) completing the construction and installation of any and all new Public Broadband Towers and new Micro-pops in a Funded Phase of the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan, including, but not limited to, completing any and all necessary clearing, site-preparation, access road construction, fiber connections, electrical connections, shelters, and fence and security work and (y) purchasing and installing the Network Equipment as listed in the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan. Pursuant to Section 2(f) of the Comprehensive Agreement, expenses for providing licensed microwave links may be paid for from the Company Grant Project Budget, with the understanding that, unless the Counties expressly agree otherwise in writing, no more than $200,000 of the Company Grant Project Budget shall be spent on licensing of spectrum from the FCC, including, but not limited not, CBRS, educational spectrum, and TVWS. (Licensed microwave links to do not count against this $200,000 basket.) The Company’s expenses for rent paid to co-locate on Third-Party Towers, recurring fiber connection bills associated with operating the Broadband Network, recurring electric bills associated with operating the Broadband Network, all costs of fiber installation (including, but not limited to materials, labor, and assessments), and any operational costs of running the Broadband Network shall not be paid from the Company Grant Project Budget, but shall be paid by the Company from its own funds. However, Section 6(a) of the Comprehensive Agreement does allow each County, in its sole discretion and at its own sole option, to choose to fund Third-Party Tower rent as a capital expense under the Company Grant Project Budget in cases where there are significant identifiable savings compared to new Vertical Asset installation and no significant benefit or advantage to Customers in constructing an new Vertical Asset to serve the same general area.

G. List of Company’s Facilities See appendix for a list of all facilities as of the time of this submission.

The Company must provide a list of Company’s Facilities (which includes basically any property owned by the Company in either County as well as any property owned by the Company paid for with public money from the Dinwiddie/Amelia project). See Section 6(b)(i) of the Comprehensive Agreement.

H. Siting of New Broadcast Sites

Amelia - Phase 1: Leased Site Near Mannboro VFD - This would be a lease at a private farm site across from the VFD and construction of a new tower. We are taking into consideration the economic viability to repurpose a guyed tower that Amelia County plans to decommission and erect it on this site pending positive soil study and engineering results. Otherwise a new tower will need to be placed on this site pending site due-diligence.


Dinwiddie - Phase 1: Old Northside Elementary School Site - this is an existing parcel owned by the county. We would propose that we place a 190’ county owned tower at this site pending broadcast site due diligence. Alternate Waterford Community - exact location TBD pending readily accessible land that passes broadcast site due diligence. Waterford could be an opportunity to co-locate with a cellular carrier if it is economically viable. Phase 2 New Broadcast Sites (Projected Targets): Below is a list of areas identified as likely needing land for building new towers in Phase 2 We prefer to utilize land owned by the Counties as a first option. At this stage we are able to identify target sites for Phase 2 however the locations are still evolving and will be contingent upon changes in Phase 1. Please refer to the map as well as the tables with regard to our plan. Reference section II B.

Phase 3 New Broadcast Sites (Projected Areas): Below is a list of areas identified as likely needing land for building new towers in Phase 3 We prefer to utilize land owned by the Counties as a first option. At this stage we are able to identify target areas or zones for Phase 3 however the locations are still evolving and will be contingent upon changes in Phase 1&2. Please refer to the map as well as the tables with regard to our plan. Reference section II B.

* Note that new (actual towers being built) broadcast sites may require at least $30,000 each in additional broadcast site due diligence, local, state, federal agency reviews/approvals. This project has a potential need for at least 8 of these. Will any land acquisition be needed for a Tower in Phase I? If so, the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan needs to contain a list of those sites. Even if no land acquisition is planned in Phase I, the Counties need to be informed of sites for which real estate would need to be required for a Tower taller than 120 feet as soon as possible (such Towers are to be owned by the Counties and such real estate is to be acquired by the Counties out of the Company Grant Project Budget). We need to start thinking about where these will be going and having conversations about acquiring real estate. See Section 8(c).


II. PLANNING SECTION

A. Plan for Timely Achieving the Project Requirements within the Company Grant Project Budget

RiverStreet Networks is committed to providing at least $1,000,000 in funding to complement the project during the 3-year term. This funding is aimed to primarily provide fiber-optic connectivity between the towers and will be approximately phased in 3 equal installments of $333,333.33 during each year of the project--2020, 2021, and 2022. Based on subscriber demand and take rate, additional supplemental funding may be provided by RiverStreet to further expand the network or focus on a fiber-to-the home buildout. This decision is at the sole discretion of RiverStreet Networks. Phasing and Schedule: The project will be divided into three, one-year phases; simultaneously worked in both counties. For planning purposes at the start of each phase the respective phase will be broken into A and B (approximately six months each). Coverage, Phasing and Implementation Updates are expected to occur by the following dates. Phase 1 (February 14, 2020) Phase 2 (February 5 [first Friday], 2021) Phase 3 (February 4 [first Friday], 2022)

Provide detailed narrative outlining RiverStreet’s plan for timely achieving the Project Requirement within the Company Grant Project Budget and any additional funds to be provided by the Company, including future proposed phases of the Project. This should include a statement of how many phases RiverStreet anticipates for the Project, and a date by which an updated Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan shall be submitted for each such phase. See Comprehensive Agreement Section 10(a)(2)(A).


B. List of Projected New Broadcast Sites and Phasing Plan for New Broadcast Sites. Comprehensive Agreement Section 10(a)(2)(B)&(E).

Site Name and GPS Location. Note whether fiber or electric connections required for site

Site Type (e.g. new build or leased, Micro-pop or Tower)

Projected Date for Land Rights to Be Acquired (via fee simple or lease) and who will acquire land (RS or County) 10

Projected Date to Compete Site Work for Vertical Asset (if site work not needed, then put N/A)

Projected Date to complete Vertical Asset installation (RS)

Projected Date to install all Network Equipment on Vertical Asset (RS)

Projected Date to Begin Providing Customers Service from the Tower (RS)

P2 Target Sites Amelia Co (2 Towers, 2 Cells) A1 Amelia Co Site near Featherstone Farm (Grain Elev)

Likely Existing Grain Elev

8/1/2021 Q4 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q1 2022

A2 Amelia Co Near Int. of Clementown Rd & Genito Rd

Likely New Build 8/1/2021 Q4 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q1 2022

A3 Amelia Co micro Cells Site near Coverly (12901 Coverly Road) Site near Deep Creek Drive


Dinwiddie Co (3 Towers, TBD Cells)

D1 N Dinwiddie Site near or within Waterford Community

New Build or Possible Colocate w/ Verizon

8/1/2021 Q4 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q1 2022

D2 NW Dinwiddie Co Site Near Intersection of Baltimore Rd & Cox Rd

Likely New build Din. Tower HW (Glenmartin)

8/1/2021 Q4 2021 Q4 2021 Q1 2022 Q1 2022

D3 West Dinwiddie Co Site Near Wilsons Convenience Site


10 Section 8(c) of the Comprehensive Agreement contemplates that County will own all Tower sites, while RS will own sites for Company-owned Micro-pop sites (<120 feet tall). Pursuant to Section 8(e), the Counties shall at all times own the new Public Broadband Towers (>120 feet tall) and, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing, the Company shall own new Micro-pops.


P3 Target Areas SW Amelia Site A Location TBD Site B Location TBD

TBD - - - - Q1 2023

SE Dinwiddie Site A Location TBD (Glenmartin) Site B Location TBD Site C Location TBD

TBD - - - - Q1 2023

Community Repeaters As needed and justified

TBD - - - - Q1 2023

C. Map Showing Estimated Coverage at Completion of Project A map showing estimated coverage at the completion of the Project is attached hereto as Appendix B. See Comprehensive Agreement Section 10(a)(2)(C).


D. Detailed Cost Estimate

Phase / Site Quantity Subtotal Estimate Total Estimate

Phase 1 (detailed in tables above) 1 $1,213,275 $1,213,275

Phase 2 7 -- $1,320,175

Existing Asset Sites 2 $122,375 $244,750

New Tower Sites (w/ tower hardware purchase) 2 $327,375 $654,750

New Tower Sites (Dinwiddie 190’ tower hardware) 1 $292,375 $292,375

Cells / Community Repeaters 2 $46,650 $93,300

Overhead / Contingency 1 $35,000 $35,000

Phase 3 7 -- $1,244,450

Existing Asset Sites 1 $122,375 $122,375

New Tower Sites (w/ tower hardware purchase) 2 $327,375 $654,750

New Tower Sites (Dinwiddie 190’ tower hardware) 1 $292,375 $292,375

Cells / Community Repeaters 3 $46,650 $139,950

Overhead / Contingency 1 $35,000 $35,000

Estimate or Project Total * $3,777,900 * This amount brings us slightly over the allocated grant budget of $3,416,180. We believe there is potential of certain technology cost savings realized in Phase 3 that will bring this close to in line and approximately $390,000 of the fiber budget that could be allocated to aspects of the wireless budget as it relates to backhaul and other technologies.

RS needs to provide a detailed cost estimate for the completion of the Project Requirement. See Comprehensive Agreement Section 10(a)(2)(D). RiverStreet Vendor pricing (that is not grant funded) is considered confidential and should be redacted before sharing this document with the public.


E. Siting of New Broadcast Sites

Please reference Section II. Table B above. The Counties need to be informed of sites for which real estate would need to be required for a Tower taller than 120 feet as soon as possible (such Towers are to be owned by the Counties and such real estate is to be acquired by the Counties out of the Company Grant Project Budget). We need to start thinking about where these will be going and having conversations about acquiring real estate. See Section 8(c).

III. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

New Towers and Structures In order to provide highly detailed specifications of any tower certain due diligence needs to be performed on the proposed land/site. Many of these items are impossible to do hypothetically and require a specific set of data to produce. This requires at least the following:

● Equipment to be hung/installed ● Coverage Area Needed ● Engineering to spec tower that will support proposed equipment at the prescribed height ● Soil Sample to determine tower type and foundation suitable ● Permitting and Zoning Requirements ● Backhaul options and budget

Typical Tower Model In reference to the requirements above we can provide an example typical tower type for future proposed sites which may be modified to meet engineering, local requirements and project objectives. (Example located in Appendix Section v.)

Mannboro Area Tower - Amelia Given the information available to us at this time we are considering relocating a decommissioned 190’ guyed tower from the rescue squad to this site. This would be pending successful broadcast site due diligence. Otherwise purchase and installation of a new 190’ - 250’ tower to suit the site and project objectives will be required (ref “Typical Tower Model”)


Old Northside School Tower - Dinwiddie Pending successful broadcast site due diligence; we propose use of a County Owned 190’ tower that is currently in storage (see exhibits). Otherwise purchase and installation of a new 190’ - 250’ tower to suit the site and project objectives will be required (ref “Typical Tower Model”)

Broadband and Network Equipment

Upstream

Each County’s headend location will have a border gateway router participating in BGP peering with the upstream provider and performing various traffic management and security functions in addition to normal tower operations. We plan to use Mikrotik CCR-series routers for all head end functions. A small commodity Linux server will handle performance monitoring/polling, and a second server may also be required for LTE EPC functions depending on the final configuration (see notes under Last Mile). The additional hardware required roughly doubles the total “Network and switching” cost for these sites compared to a normal site (simplified to qty 2 on the cost details table.) Once the two counties are interconnected (in later phases), the network will be redundant against failure of either upstream connection and able to load balance between the connections if needed.

Transport

In areas where a fiber connection is available (see section below regarding fiber deployment plan), site-to-site links will be created on express-run optical fiber, providing direct Ethernet link between the routers at each site. When fiber is not available or is not being deployed yet, network links will be created using licensed or unlicensed microwave radio connections providing transparent Ethernet bridging between sites. Pairs of Ubiquiti AirFiber radios (or functional equivalent) operating in the 5GHz, 11Ghz, or 24Ghz bands will be used, with the specific model depending on which frequency space is available at that location and contemplated trafic load requirements. (Each pair collectively is a “Radio System - PtP microwave backhaul“ on the expenditures tables.) These microwave links are capable of throughput up to 1Gbps+ aggregate, depending on link distance and frequency space availability. See example hardware in the appendix section vii.3.

All traffic will be handled by a routed IP network with each tower site acting as an independent node, responsible for managing its local customer and equipment subnets, and the distribution of traffic to its neighbor sites, coordinated via IGP-OSPF with enhanced link state detection. This architecture is easy to configure and manage, scales well, and provides an excellent balance between complexity and features. This arrangement also allows us to add scalable redundancy, including multi-site rings, primary and secondary connections between the same two sites, and mixed mode failover (microwave backup to fiber primary), depending on the available connections. When a redundant connection is available, link failures are typically detected within seconds and traffic is re-routed automatically before a service interruption has even been noticed by customers. Each site will get one Mikrotik router for routing, CPE access and package management, one Netonix switch for additional switching and PoE injection for negative-ground devices, and may get one commodity server for LTE EPC functions depending on final configuration. See typical routing hardware listed in the appendix section vii.1.


Last mile

For all major sites, a two-layer coverage model will be used: 3.5GHz (CBRS) access point sector radios for near-Line-of-Sight connections, and one or more 5GHz (unlicensed) access points for clear-Line-of-Sight connections. If there are no obstructions (typically trees) between the CPE and AP, customers will be connected to the 5GHz system, which offers higher max throughput in many cases, and is significantly less expensive to scale per subscriber Mbps. Each broadcast site will get a single Cambium ePMP 2000 5Ghz radio with omni-directional antenna from KP Performance (each set collectively “Radio System PtMP Omni – LoS” on the expenditures table), except in cases where the mounting structure requires at least two radios to provide coverage (such as water towers with circumferential mounting). See example specifications for this radio in the appendix section vii.2. 5GHz systems become unusable with very little obstruction, so in all other cases customers will be connected on the 3.5Ghz system. The SAS controlled 3.5GHz band, which allows much higher power transmitters and has very few interference sources, is the best available compromise to keep higher subscriber throughput when coverage requires punching through foliage. Each major site will get four Telrad BreezeCompact 1000 (or technical equivalent) radios licensed for 4x4 (LTE TM8), each with a 4x4 MIMO antenna from KP Performance, GPS antenna, and related accessories (each set collectively “Radio System PtMP Sector (90°) -nLoS).” See example specifications for this radio in the appendix section vii.2. The technology, regulations, and manufacturer considerations in this band are currently in rapid flux however, so while the current specification is LTE by Telrad, this may change to a different LTE manufacturer, or even a non-LTE solution in the same band. All variations offer their own trade-offs, however the current configuration was selected to maximize the number of residents within the site coverage footprint who will be able to successfully connect at reasonable speed. Regardless of the connection method, every customer radio (CPE) will receive an IP address via DHCP from the tower’s router and provide internet access to the customer’s internal devices via its onboard routing and NAT functionality. Other configurations are available on an as-needed or by-request basis, up to and including fully routed IP blocks with addresses directly on customer devices (more common for businesses with on-site servers). Some configurations may have additional cost to the customer. Power systems The high-power radios operating in the 3.5GHz band consume an order of magnitude more power than any of the other devices being deployed. As such, they generally define the requirements of the power system. Given the requirement for a minimum of 6 hours site runtime without power, significant battery backup is needed. Additionally, all LTE AP equipment uses -48v power (positive ground), requiring very different infrastructure than the 24v or 48v (negative ground) power used by all other devices. To meet both these criteria, we are using Eltek Flatpack S -48v power systems with approximately 100AH of battery capacity and onboard monitoring and control. Our current configuration targets 9-10 hours of power-out runtime. See example specifications for these devices in the appendix section


vii.2. The full power system, from utility plug to battery-backed DC outputs for devices is collectively the “Site Power System (including battery cells)” in the Expenditures table. To accommodate routers, backhaul radios, and other AP systems that all operate on negative ground power, we are using a version of the Netonix PoE switch with an independent internal power supply. It accepts the -48v power from the primary system and will power all other devices with 24v or 48v PoE from its internal converters. This cost is included with the Routing and Switching hardware line items.

RS needs to provide technical specifications for Phase I as an Appendix. RS needs to provide the Counties with the technical plans and specifications for any new Towers to be built in Phase I. See Section 8(d). RS must also provide detailed plans and specifications of the Broadband Network and Network equipment for any items to be included in Phase I. See Section 9(b).


IV. OTHER MATTERS

Prospectus - Future Governmental, Regulation, Industry, or Manufacturing changes outside of RiverStreet Networks’ control - the wireless technologies used in projects such as this have some variables outside of RiverStreet Networks’ control that can generally be managed, but it is worth being aware of. Government, Regulatory, Industrial, and Manufacturer/Vendor changes can affect the plan.

- Military Sites and Incumbents with regard to CBRS (wireless band) - The core of our Wireless PtMP plan relies on new Part 96 rules and a new system of spectrum management called the SAS to protect band incumbents (Military Radar System, Ground Station Uplinks, Other government systems). Be aware that the rules of this band are changing and the industry as a whole is learning how it works with commercial trials underway in early 2020. One of these incumbent(s) are military radar. RiverStreet’s due diligence does not lead to believe that the Dinwiddie and Amelia Counties will be impacted often, if at all, by these incumbents. However, it is worth mentioning that if an incumbent needed the band the SAS would automatically shift, lower power, or disable broadcast in this band. This is true nationwide. (current as of 2/14/2020, map attached)

- Community and Local support - Success of this project will require community and local support. Worth noting is that in many areas RiverStreet will need practical willing participants for colocation and hosting of broadcast sites.

- Tower and site prerequisites - Broadcast Sites require a long list of approval before they can be utilized to place a new tower structure, particularly for actual broadcast towers. A comprehensive list of these requirements can be made available upon request. Engineering, Budgetary, Environmental, Local, State and Federal requirements all must be taken into consideration before construction can begin.


Exhibits From Counties:

RS needs to review Exhibits B and E of the Tobacco Commission Agreement and confirm that those figures are still correct. If not, RS needs to amend these exhibits with the Tobacco Commission. The Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan is subordinate to the Comprehensive Agreement, and if a conflict arises between the two, the Comprehensive Agreement shall control.

RSN Response:

We anticipate submitting amendments to Exhibit B and E when reasonably possible after the approval of this plan.


RiverStreet Fiber Investment Plan (draft estimate)

Phase Miles Avg Cost/Mi Phase Budget Proposed Delta Running Total / Notes

Phase 1 13.32 $25,000.00 $333,000.00 $320,000.00 $13,000.00 $320,000.00

Amelia - Budgeted 5.328 $25,000.00 $133,200.00 $127,500.00 $5,700.00

Amelia Tank Upstream 0.5 $25,000.00 $12,500.00 assuming due to hwy & rail there will be addl cost for the MBC connection

Barnard Farm Silos Backhaul P1 1 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 first mile for this budget year getting from TDS to Barnard Farm

TDS Subcarrier Tower to Tank (via Downtown) 3 $30,000.00 $90,000.00 backhaul from Amelia Water Tank over to TDS via downtown

Dinwiddie - Budgeted 7.992 $25,000.00 $199,800.00 $192,500.00 $7,300.00

Unico Tank Upstream 0.7 $25,000.00 $17,500.00 assuming there may be some upfront cost here

Northside Elem Upstream 1.5 $25,000.00 $37,500.00 build back to MBC

Landfill Tower Backhaul # 5.5 $25,000.00 $137,500.00 build back to MBC or county facility, see footnote

Phase2 13.32 $25,000.00 $333,000.00 $405,000.00 -$72,000.00 $725,000.00

Amelia - Budgeted 5.328 $25,000.00 $133,200.00 $200,000.00 -$66,800.00

Barnard Silos Backhaul P2 8 $25,000.00 $200,000.00 Continued from P1

Dinwiddie - Budgeted 7.992 $25,000.00 $199,800.00 $205,000.00 -$5,200.00

Waterford Community Backhaul # 3.5 $25,000.00 $87,500.00 Build back to MBC, see footnote

To Be Allocated (optional Wireless Budget) 4.7 $25,000.00 $117,500.00 Will have more budget to spend in P2, possible wireless backhaul allocation

Phase 3 13.32 $25,000.00 $333,000.00 $275,000.00 $58,000.00 $1,000,000.00

Amelia - Budgeted 5.328 $25,000.00 $133,200.00 $75,000.00 $58,200.00


To Be Allocated (optional Wireless Budget) 3 $25,000.00 $75,000.00 too far ahead to determine, possible wireless backhaul allocation

Dinwiddie - Budgeted 7.992 $25,000.00 $199,800.00 $200,000.00 -$200.00

To Be Allocated (optional Wireless Budget) 8 $25,000.00 $200,000.00 too far ahead to determine, possible wireless backhaul allocation

Amelia Total $402,500.00

Dinwiddie Total $597,500.00

Grand Total $1,000,000.00

#: note that as of this publishing 3/10/2020 we are awaiting information that may enable us to swap these two fiber backhaul line items. Given our current information timing of available assets does not facilitate Waterford occuring in Phase 1 however we are looking to see if it is possible to begin building the fiber backhaul to a tower adjacent to the area if the timing works out with a 3rd party. Section 14(b) of the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan addresses the RS fiber (or other) investment (60% in Dinwiddie, 40% in Amelia). The Counties would like to see details regarding this in the Coverage, Phasing, and Implementation Plan, to include what fiber investments will be made in Phase I and what plans may be for future phases.


i. Amelia County (40%) - Proposed Fiber Routes for P1 & P2


ii. Dinwiddie County (60%) - Proposed Fiber Routes for P1 & P2


V. APPENDIX

Mapping i. Whole Project Maps (Wireless)

Phase 1a


Phase 1b


Phase 2 - (Phase 1 + Target Sites for Phase 2)


Phase 3 White - Sites of Focus for Phase 2 Green - Areas of Focus for Phase 3


ii. Phase 1 RF Coverage Maps ** Coverage maps in this section use the same RF, Hardware, and Environment assumptions defined in our project proposal. Green shaded areas with typical tree coverage at a CPE height up to 60’ should expect to have service. Dark shaded areas who have clear line of sight within 5 miles should expect to have service.

1. Amelia RiverStreet Vendor pricing (that is not grant funded) is considered confidential and should be redacted before sharing this document with the public.


2. Dinwiddie


iii. Amelia Project Map

(This map represents primary tower coverages at the end of Phase 3 and does not take into account potential community repeaters that may be necessary.) In very low density parts of the county emerging TVWS or repeater technologies will need to be employed to provide coverage to larger areas with low home densities.



iv. Dinwiddie Project Map (This map represents primary tower coverages at the end of Phase 3 and does not take into account potential community repeaters that may be necessary.) In very low density parts of the county emerging TVWS or repeater technologies will need to be employed to provide coverage to larger areas with low home densities.



Technical Specifications v. Towers Rohn 190’ Self-Support Spec Tower *

* Actual model for towers selected based on case-by-case broadcast site due diligence


Dinwiddie County Provided Glen Martin 190’ Towers (available for use in Dinwiddie Co.)



vi. Fiber (example)


vii. Network Equipment Models used may vary by specific site requirements. Examples included are currently expected to be the most common solution deployed.

1. Routers and switches a. Mikrotik RB4011iGS, Netonix WS-26-400-IDC


2. Access Points a. Telrad BreezeCompact 1000 4x4 LTE Sector, Cambium ePMP 5GHz Omni


3. Backhauls a. Ubiquiti Airfiber, Licensed 11FX typical


4. Outdoor Cabinets (standard deployment) Sample Photos


5. Power systems, battery backup


List of Facilities Currently no assets have been deployed. Once a funded phase has proceeded to implementation, future submissions will contain the assets deployed through that date.


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