AGENDA DATE: 6/3/2015
TITLE:.Title
Broadband Vision and Planning
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Broadband Vision and Planning Update
ITEM TYPE: Consent Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Letteri, Davis, Kamptner, Culp
PRESENTER (S): n/a
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND:
On February 4, 2015, the Board took the following action:
1) Adopted a Resolution to commit $30,000 in funding to complete a Community Connectivity Plan if the County is awarded the $30,000 Community Connectivity Planning Grant through the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD); and
2) Approved an appropriation in the amount of $3900 to contract with the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission (TJPDC) to assist in the writing of the Grant Application.
The purpose of this Executive Summary is to provide a progress update.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Critical Infrastructure: Prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and improves the capacity to serve community needs.
Educational Opportunities: Provide lifelong learning opportunities for all our citizens.
Operational Capacity: Ensure County government's ability to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION:
TJPDC and County staff completed a grant application for Broadband Planning funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The recipients of the grant will receive $30,000 to be used toward the completion of a Community Connectivity Plan focused on job creation for low and moderate Income residents; specifically for rural area business development.
The application was submitted on March 16, 2015, but the DHCD has not yet advised staff of an award determination. The DHCD has indicated it will make a determination by September 30, 2015.
On April 21, 2015, the DHCD invited staff to participate in the Virgini...
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