| | | | | | | | ROWAN COUNTY
A COUNTY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE
130 West Innes Street - Salisbury, NC 28144
TELEPHONE: 704-216-8180 * FAX: 704-216-8195
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| | | | | | | | MEMO TO COMMISSIONERS:
FROM:
| Randy J. Cress, Assistant County Manager / CIO | DATE:
| March 15, 2022 | SUBJECT:
| Consider Yadtel (GREAT Grant) Broadband Expansion Funding Support |
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| | | | | | | | There is a unique opportunity for Rowan County to work in partnership with Yadkin Telephone Membership Corporation "Yadkin Valley" to support their expansion of fiber to the home broadband in our two identified target areas in need of broadband improvements. The GREAT Grant consists of ARPA funds that are allocated from the State, County, and private sector ISP cooperation. Yadkin Valley leadership will present the grant opportunity for the Board of Commissioner's consideration.
Consider adopting the resolution as presented that will allocate up to $1,987,137 of County ARPA funds to be designated toward the GREAT Grant applicant, Yadkin Valley if awarded by the NCDIT State Broadband Infrastructure Office.
1,987,137
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| ATTACHMENTS: | | Description | Upload Date | Type | | Resolution | 3/15/2022 | Cover Memo |
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