Title
County Broadband Update
Proposed Motion
That the County Broadband update be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion
Purpose
Presentation of broadband activities update and Wireless Internet Rebate Program (WIRP) final report.
Summary
Informational broadband program update that emphasizes the importance of broadband to the community, County investments in broadband services, factors impacting grant funding timeliness, and new approach to program strategy.
WIRP Program final report summarizing results of the program, feedback themes, challenges and observations, and next step of developing a program strategy based on multiple service types and funding options.
Historical Information:
October 8, 2024 - Administration provided Council a program summary. Council approved motions to reinstate the program to supply a rebate for equipment and installation fees to enable access to high-speed wireless internet service for qualified ratepayers, and funding for up to $103,000 from the Rural Communications Network Lifecycle Restricted Surplus.
November 26, 2024 - Q3 Project Update Report presentation to Council
March 25, 2025 - March 2025 Project Update Report presentation to Council
June 17, 2025 - May 2025 Performance & Project Update Report to Council
Strategic Plan/Policy/Legal/Staff Implications:.
Association with Strategic Pillar A - Connected Communities.
Financial Impact:
Cost: n/a
Source of Funding: n/a
Other: