The Tippecanoe County Redevelopment Commission is recommending moving forward with a deal that would build a fiber optic network in the area.
Evansville-based Cinergy Metronet is proposing installing fiber that would be available to most homes and businesses in the county.
But company officials say first the county must establish a tax increment financing district to enable Cinergy Metronet to secure a bond of up to six-million dollars for startup costs.
County Council vice president Roland Winger says this type of technology is necessary to continue to attract businesses to the area.
He says the deal wouldn’t cost taxpayers any money.
Cinergy Metronet says the only obstacle to moving forward is getting Lafayette, West Lafayette, and county officials to sign off on the dedicated TIF district.
West Lafayette residents have the opportunity to learn more about the project at a public meeting tonight at six at City Hall.