AGENDA DATE: 8/2/2017
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Wireless Service Authority Public Hearing
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution to Create a Wireless Service Authority
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Letteri, Kamptner, Herrick, Culp
PRESENTER (S): Mike Culp, IT Director
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Douglas C. Walker
BACKGROUND: Staff, as a result of Board direction and priorities, has continued since the Nov. 2, 2016 decision of the Board for the County to pursue a regional wireless service authority, to evaluate strategies to expand access to high speed internet service (Broadband) in Albemarle County. From November 2016 through February 2017, staff continued efforts to identify the formation, risks, benefits, and characteristics of wireless service authorities, and provided that information to the Board.
At the March 1, 2017 Board meeting, the Board directed staff to provide draft versions of the Resolution and Articles of Incorporation to create the Wireless Service Authority. At the June 7, 2017 Board meeting, the Board approved the draft Resolution and Articles of Incorporation and directed staff to schedule an August 2, 2017 public hearing and make the Articles of Incorporation for public review.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure Investment: 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; Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government's capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: On July 3, 2017 the revised draft Resolution and Articles of Incorporation were made available for public review. This public hearing is intended to provide citizens an opportunity to provide their input on the draft Resolution and Articles of Incorporation, which are attached. (Attachments A and B)
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