Agenda Item Name:
Title
American Rescue Plan - State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Broadband Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO)
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Presenter:
Tommy Crosby, 352-337-6205
Description:
Broadband update and Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) Local Technology Planning Team
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Participate with FDEO and Issue a Chair letter to Putnam, Union, Bradford, Gilchrist, and Levy County administrators to request the development of a Regional Technology Planning as outlined in the FDEO Broadband Planning Toolkit.
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Prior Board Motions:
June 22, 2021 - American Rescue Plan - State and Local Fiscal Revenue Recovery Funds
Fiscal Consideration: $26,129,224.50 has been received from the U.S. Treasury
Recommended Action: Approve the Plan, adopt the resolution for unanticipated revenue and accompanying budget amendment, and authorize the County Manager to: (i) approve and sign any recipient grant agreements and related documents necessary for the County to receive American Rescue Plan funding from the Federal Government; (ii) develop for subsequent BOCC approval guidelines and criteria for implementation of each Plan element, and (iii) negotiate for subsequent BOCC approval interlocal agreements and other contracts to implement the Plan.
Commissioner Prizzia moved to Approve the Preliminary Plan presented with a modification to increase local food line item to $4 million and decrease Undesignated line item from $9 million to $6 million, adopt the resolution for unanticipated revenue and accompanying budget amendment, and authorize the County Manager to: (i) approve and sign any recipient grant agreements and related documents necessary for the County to receive American Rescue Plan funding from the Federal Government; (ii) develop for subsequent BOCC approval guidelines and criteria for implementation of each Plan element, plus, explore items discussed during commission comment to possibly be added to
the Plan including, mental health, non-profit capacity building, structural translation funding, re-entry services, and senior housing as well as request an update on the central receiving unit and a presentation by UF Health and (iii) negotiate for subsequent BOCC approval interlocal agreements and other contracts to implement the Plan.
Motion passed 5-0
October 12, 2021 - American Rescue Plan - State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds - Broadband Infrastructure County-wide Residential Project (Including 2 FTE’s for a Broadband Project Manager and an Administrative Assistant) 21-0952
Fiscal Consideration: $15 Million allocation from ARPA - SLFRF. $1,000,000 transferred to Personal Services to cover 2 FTE salary and benefits until 12/31/2026.
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Recommended Action: Approve the preliminary project plan, the 2 new FTE’s (Broadband Project Manager and Administrative Assistant), and the budget amendment.
Passed on Consent
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
While $15 Million has been allocated through ARPA funds for broadband, this does not commit the funds to this strategy. It is available for leverage if needed and Board approved while working through FDEO to acquire State and Federal funds.
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Strategic Guide:
Infrastructure
Background:
Tommy Crosby has registered as the County’s Broadband Team leader until a Manager is on-board.
Please review the Planning Toolkit and Presentation attached to best understand FDEO role and their expectations for us to participate.
Page 9 &10 of the FDEO Planning Toolkit outlines team representation.
By Industry Sector:
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Industry Sector: |
Qualifier/Purpose: |
Examples: |
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Libraries |
Education & Information Access |
• County Director of Libraries |
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K-12 Education |
Public & Private |
• Superintendent of Schools • School Board Member(s) • College/University Representative(s) |
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Health Care Providers |
Telemedicine, Institutional Connectivity |
• County Department of Health • Hospital/Clinic Representative(s) |
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Private Business |
E-Commerce; Economic Development; Partnerships |
• Local Business Owners • Chamber of Commerce |
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Tourism |
Vacation Planning & E- Commerce |
• Tourist Development Organization • Local Attractions |
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Community Organizations |
Outreach Initiatives; Community Presence/Influence |
• Nonprofits • Community Leaders |
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Agriculture |
Base Industries |
• Farmers and Co-Ops • Equipment Brokers • Local IFAS Official |
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Economic Development Organizations |
(E-)Commerce |
• Economic Development Council/Committee Member(s) |
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Local Governments |
E-Governance; E- Government; Infrastructure Initiatives; County Plans |
• County Administrator • Town/City Representatives • Parks and Recreation • Public Safety & Emergency Services |
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Parks and Recreation |
Infrastructure and Tourism |
• National/State Park Representative(s) |
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Local Broadband & Internet Service Providers |
Partnerships; Infrastructure Expansion (Last Mile); Funding |
• Internet Service Providers servicing the county/region |
While identifying additional key businesses and organizations who would contribute to the
planning work of the Local Technology Planning Teams, individuals from each of these may be added to the appropriate sector teams. Additional sectors to consider include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Energy and the Environment (Sustainability);
• Aviation and Aerospace;
• Sports and Gaming;
• Law Enforcement;
• Fish and Wildlife; and
• Transportation.