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