Planning and Building Department, Economic Development Division, recommending the Board: 1) Receive and file a presentation from the County’s Broadband Consultant, NEO Connect, focusing on past, current, and upcoming Broadband planning efforts, and the California Public Utilities Commission Federal Funding Account grant; 2) Approve the County taking ownership of the network as a condition of the award and consider the advantages and potential challenges of owning the infrastructure; 3) Accept four (4) California Public Utilities Commission Federal Funding Account grants in a cumulative amount of $66,322,824, consisting of: A) Coloma Broadband Project - $4,692,838; B) Garden Valley Broadband Project - $25,227,011; C) Georgetown Broadband Project - $5,636,823; and D) Indian Creek Broadband Project - $30,766,152; 4) Delegate authority to the Director of Planning and Building, to execute the California Public Utilities Commission Federal Funding Account grants and any grant-related documents necessary to secure grant funds and implement the approved grant, including, but not limited to, requests for payment, reports, and amendments that do not require a County match, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management; and 5) Receive an update on a Request for Proposals to establish a Public Partnership(s) with an Internet Service Provider(s) to maintain and construct the network. FUNDING: California Public Utilities Commission Federal Funding Account Grant Funds

Agenda Item Approved Introduced October 3, 2024

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