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COUNTY BROADBAND FUND 305 2026 County Broadband Budget— Fund 305 Program Description: Public Works administers Fund 305 (County Broadband) on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners. Broadband development utilizes grant funding to expand the availability of broadband (high-speed internet) service to residents within the County.Two grant awards have currently been received with additional funding having been applied for. Project funding to expand broadband service in the County is available through the Public Works Board (PWB), and Washington State Broadband Office (WSBO). Construction, maintenance, and broadband service are through private providers. Revenue Sources: Grants from the State Public Works Board, Washington State Broadband Office and Federal sources; General fund transfers. Staff Summary: Public Works provides staff to administer Fund 305. 2026 Work Plan Revenue Local Match Expense Functions: Project 1 (PWB) $1.78 MM $265 K $2.05 MM Administrative: Project 2 (WSBO) $11.37 MM $1.32 MM $12.69 MM • Prepare and administer department budget including capital improvements • Liaison with Federal and State agencies to implement projects Project 3 (BEAD) $3.29 MM $3.29 MM • Manage contracts and grant management • Manage consultant and contractor contracts for capital improvements Consultant $50K $50K Total $16.44 MM $1.64 MM $18.08 MM Notes for 2026: Construction activities for the first awarded funds are anticipated in 2025, followed by construction of the second awarded funds in 2026. The County has been provisionally awarded funds for development of broadband services through the Broadband Equity,Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. 30