Title
Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board appoint one new member to the Broadband Ad Hoc Committee to fill the vacancy created by Supervisor Frenzen's departure.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Board established an ad hoc committee to work with County staff, community members and the County's Broadband consultant to make recommendations from the Broadband Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study, completed in 2019, regarding Broadband initiatives within the County. The committee meets to research and discuss Broadband options/alternatives and to make recommendations relative to Broadband grants and related funding options. This committee will provide follow-up recommendations to the Broadband Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study. The provision of Broadband internet services to residents and businesses in the County is a component of the County Strategic Plan. Supervisors Frenzen and Novasel have been serving on the Broadband Ad Hoc Committee. Staff recommends appointment of one new member to the committee to provide continuity on the committee and allow time for the remaining member to bring the new member up to speed.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose to select two new members.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
01/23/2019 Legistar item 18-0077 - Creation of the Ad Hoc Committee
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
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FINANCIAL IMPACT
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CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Infrastructure: Broadband/Technical connectivity to be considered in County projects
Economic Development: Infrastructure to improve and maintain competitiveness
CONTACT
Don Ashton MPA, Chief Administrative Officer