HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report - Establishing Policy Standards for Broadband Infrastructure Expansion Under the Authority of Kittitas CountyKITTITAS COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
AGENDA DATE: April 18, 2023
ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Approve a Resolution establishing policy standards for
broadband infrastructure expansion under the authority of Kittitas
County
BACKGROUND: The county is preparing a Statement of Qualifications to identify
eligible candidates to participate in a broadband network expansion of
the Thorp and Edgemont areas under a Public Works Board grant
award. Future grant awards will also likely follow this same process.
As the county selects and awards candidates to execute the design,
build, and maintenance of this county-owned infrastructure, the
attached resolution outlines the policy standards under which Kittitas
County will base decision-making principles for the use of external
funding received for broadband infrastructure expansion.
INTERACTION: The Prosecuting Attorney’s office has reviewed and signed the
proposed Resolution. The Chief Deputy Prosecutor did not suggest
any revisions to the document.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve a Resolution Establishing Policy Standards for Broadband
Infrastructure Expansion Under the Authority of Kittitas County
HANDLING: Original – Clerk of the Board
Copy – Prosecutor
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution Establishing Policy Standards for Broadband
Infrastructure Expansion Under the Authority of Kittitas County
LEAD STAFF: Cory Wright, Commissioner