Title
Joint resolution adopting the Lake County Broadband and Digital Equity Action Plan and directing staff to proceed in implementation.
Staff Summary
* The Lake County Broadband and Digital Equity Action Plan provides strategies and initiatives to address gaps in the access, affordability, and adoption of broadband internet across Lake County.
* At the previous Special Committee meeting, the County's broadband consultant presented the draft Lake County Broadband & Digital Equity Action Plan and requested feedback from the Committee members.
* The County's consultant will review updates made to the Plan since that time, incorporating feedback from the Committee, and will provide cost estimates for implementation.
* This resolution adopts the Broadband and Digital Equity Action Plan and directs the County Administrator to proceed with implementation.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Special Committee on Broadband was created on December 16, 2022, with the task of determining the current state of broadband in Lake County and coming up with recommendations for improvement; and
WHEREAS, The Lake County F&A Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery & Investment appropriated $11,945,303 for the planning and implementation of the Broadband plan; and
WHEREAS, Lake County hired Guidehouse Consulting in June 2023 to research and develop a County-wide plan as it relates to the affordability, adoption, and access of Broadband in Lake County; and
WHEREAS, Guidehouse held stakeholder and public engagement opportunities, interviewed numerous stakeholders, developed a current state assessment and strategic framework of solutions, and completed a draft Broadband & Digital Equity Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the draft plan was presented to the Special Committee on Broadband on November 3, 2023 with discussion and feedback; and
WHEREAS, the final plan is attached to this resolution, with Committee feedback incorporated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by t...
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