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Read. Follow. Verify.County Broadband Infrastructure Project and Staffing Proposal
Record date · October 12, 2021
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What This Bill Does
This proposal outlines a county-wide residential broadband infrastructure project funded by the American Rescue Plan. It also requests the creation of two full-time staff positions to manage the project.
The county is seeking to use federal American Rescue Plan funds to expand residential internet access, which involves hiring a dedicated project manager and an administrative assistant to oversee the implementation.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
County Residents
Residents may see changes in residential broadband infrastructure availability as a result of this project.
Broadband Project Manager
This is a new full-time position being created to oversee the infrastructure project.
Administrative Assistant
This is a new full-time position being created to support the broadband project.
Key Facts
- The project is funded by the American Rescue Plan - State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.
- The project scope is a county-wide residential broadband infrastructure initiative.
- The proposal includes the creation of two full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.
- The two new positions are a Broadband Project Manager and an Administrative Assistant.
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- The item is classified as a 'Consent Item' for the Board of County Commissioners.
- The file number for this proposal is 21-0952.
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Use of ARPA funds for infrastructure
The county is utilizing American Rescue Plan funds specifically for long-term infrastructure development rather than immediate pandemic relief.
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