TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Information Technology and Supervisor Williams
MEETING DATE: August 29, 2023
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Tony Rakes
PHONE:
707-234-6348
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Supervisor Williams
PHONE:
707-463-4441
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 30 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of Staff Presentation Regarding Mendocino County Broadband Planning, Low Level Network Design Project(s), and Proposed Project Areas; and Possible Direction to Staff as Necessary
(Sponsor: Information Technology and Supervisor Williams)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Accept presentation regarding Mendocino County Broadband Planning, low level network design project(s), and proposed project areas; and provide direction to staff as necessary.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On September 28, 2021, the Board approved a Joint Powers Agreement with Golden State Connect Authority.
On January 10, 2023, the Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding between Golden State Connect Authority (GSCA) and County of Mendocino regarding the implementation of Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant in the amount of $475,000 for high- and low-level network design planning.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Information Technology is requesting Board input and direction on an implementation model for an Open Access Network in Mendocino County, alignment on proposed Priority Areas, and approval of at least one Priority Area on which to focus preliminary low-level network design.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not accept presentation and provide alternate direction to staff.
DOES THIS ITEM SUPPORT THE GENERAL PLAN? N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: A Thriving Economy
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y: N/A
CURRENT F/Y COST: N/A
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