Title
Vote to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with North Carolina Department of Information Technology for the Completing Access to Broadband grant with a match of $500,000.00
Abstract
Introduction & Background: Chatham County applied for funding through the North Carolina Department of Information Technology for Completing Access to Broadband grant.
Discussion & Analysis: Since the North Carolina Department of Information Technology will be utilizing ARPA funding for their portion of the project, the Memorandum of Understanding would need to be executed before the first of the year.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: One of the Board of Commissioners goals has been better access to reliable internet throughout the county.
Budgetary Impact: Match of $500,000
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with North Carolina Department of Information Technology for the Completing Access to Broadband grant with a match of $500,000.00.