To: Board of Supervisors
From: Cultural Services Agency
Meeting Date: September 26, 2023
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Department Contact: |
Barb Chapman |
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707-367-8216 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Approval of Transmission of Letter of Agency (LOA) to Confirm Mendocino County Library Participation in the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) E-rate Consortium as an Eligible Member Entity for E-rate Discounts in 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 E-rate Application Years; and Approval of Transmission of Letter of Authorization for the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation Technology and Energy (CTC) on Behalf of CENIC, to Act on Our Behalf to Complete, Sign, and Submit an Application and Supporting Documentation for the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) to the California Public Utilities Commission for the Purpose of Receiving CTF Discounts on Eligible Communications Services
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve transmission of Letter of Agency (LOA) to confirm Mendocino County Library participation in the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) E-rate Consortium as an eligible member entity for E-rate discounts in 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 E-rate application years; approve transmission of Letter of Authorization for the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) and Columbia Telecommunications Corporation Technology and Energy (CTC) on behalf of CENIC, to Act on our behalf to complete, sign, and submit an application and supporting documentation for the California Teleconnect Fund (CTF) to the California Public Utilities Commission for the purpose of receiving CTF discounts on eligible communications services; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board previously approved the letters of agency and authorization on October 21, 2014: item 8a and on October 1, 2019: item 4i; and on June 7, 2022, the Board approved the contract with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation Technology and Energy (CTC): item 3z.
Summary of Request:
Mendocino County Library would like to continue to participate as a member in the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) which connects most research, educational institutions, and libraries in the state of California. The letters of agency and authorization allow the CENIC consortium, a 501©(3) non-profit organization, to include the library in the federal E-rate discount program for the purposes of securing those discounts on eligible telecommunications/data transmission services for eligible library locations and to allow participation in the California Teleconnect Fund discounts provided by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC). The letters also designate the Columbia Telecommunications Corporation Technology and Energy (CTC) to administer the programs on behalf of the CENIC member. The County Library has a contract with CTC approved by the Board of Supervisors in 2022. CTC administers the consortium procurement and will handle the E-rate filing for discounts in 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28 E-rate application years. The E-rate reimbursements will be processed in future quarters to offset current invoices.
This program helps the county move towards An Effective County Government by providing substantial discounts to the library communications expenses. This program has also helped to install the first fiberoptic high-speed broadband in remote communities including: Point Arena, Covelo, and Laytonville.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternate direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://californialibraryconnect.org/>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: BU 6110-E-rate & CTF discounts |
budgeted in current f/y: Yes |
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current f/y cost: |
if no, please describe: N/A |
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annual recurring cost: No cost - saves $ |
revenue agreement: No |
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budget clarification: Discounts are applied to subsequent years. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: Yes
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CEO Liaison: Cherie Johnson, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: September 26, 2023 |
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