TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Minh C. Tran - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Jon Gjestvang - Chief Information Officer, Anthony Halstead - Library Director, & Nelson Cortez, Staff Assistant - BOS
SUBJECT: Golden State Connect Authority
RECOMMENDATION
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County Executive Officer, on behalf of the Broadband Taskforce, requests approval to join the Golden State Connect Authority and adoption of a resolution to execute the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On August 18, 2021, the Board of Directors of Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) voted unanimously to approve the formation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), Golden State Connect Authority, for the purpose of expanding broadband access and quality in rural counties. Following approval by the RCRC Board, the next step in establishing this entity is to provide the Golden State Connect Authority JPA to each RCRC Member County for review and approval by the Member County Boards of Supervisors.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
No
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Is the general fund affected?
No
County Strategic Plan pillar addressed:
Collaborative and Engaged Community
Effective and Open Government
Livable Economy for All
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On August 18, 2021, the Board of Directors of Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) voted unanimously to approve the formation of a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), Golden State Connect Authority, for the purpose of expanding broadband access and quality in rural counties. Following approval by the RCRC Board, the next step in establishment of this entity is to provide the Golden State Connect Authority JPA to each RCRC Member County for review and approval by the Member County Boards of Sup...
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