IMBC Work Plan

Objective 1:

Collaborating with the Commission and other state agencies to engage regional consortia, local officials, ISPs, stakeholders, and consumers regarding priority areas and cost-effective strategies to achieve the broadband access goal.

Activity 1A: Map and Document Agency Priorities

Description	Work with IMBC participating agencies to accurately map and document each agency’s gaps to refine priority areas for broadband expansion
Deliverable	Current and accurate GIS dataset and associated documentation representing broadband expansion priority areas
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Activity 1B: Public engagement – priority refinement

Description	Conduct public outreach and engagement to refine broadband expansion efforts and ensure that they adequately meet customer needs and expectations
Deliverable	Vetted and supported set of priority project areas
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Activity 1C: Public outreach and communication

Description	Publicize new initiatives using existing and new digital resources including the Connected Eastern Sierra web platform and other forms of public outreach/engagement
Deliverable	Updated website with list of broadband expansion priority areas; aware citizenry
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Activity 1D: Implement and maintain project management system

Description	Acquire, implement, and maintain a project management and time tracking system for all agencies to collaboratively work on this initiative
Deliverable	Implemented project management system kept up to date and used for progress reports, and time tracking
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Objective 2:

Identifying potential CASF infrastructure projects or potential broadband deployment projects related to new programs created under SB 156 and AB 164, along with other opportunities, where ISPs can expand and improve their infrastructure and service offerings to achieve the goal of reaching 98% broadband deployment in each consortia region.

Description	Regularly meet with all providers in region to develop rapport, understand projects, and provide support for new broadband initiatives
Deliverable	Up-to-date knowledge of what providers are working on; provider awareness of IMBC priorities
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Coordinate with Digital 395 management to help support network awareness and utilization throughout the service area by anchors and providers
Deliverable	Awareness of and ability to support Digital 395 needs and opportunities
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Update the Connected Eastern Sierra Broadband Access Tool with footprints and service offerings at least quarterly
Deliverable	Current and accurate list of broadband offerings & gaps
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Track funding and partnership opportunities which can support providers in new development efforts. Align providers with funding opportunities as appropriate.
Deliverable	Clarity around funding opportunities
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Objective 3:

Assisting potential CASF infrastructure applicants or potential applicants for broadband deployment projects related to the new programs created under SB 156 and AB 164 in the project development or grant application process.

Description	Compile and maintain a comprehensive project list which focuses on collaborative opportunities for broadband deployment (network expansion and demand aggregation)
Deliverable	Complete & current list of desired broadband projects
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Coordinate efforts with ISPs and local agencies to develop projects and grant applications
Deliverable	Projects submitted for funding in each county
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Objective 4:

Conducting activities that will lead to or that can be reasonably expected to lead to CASF infrastructure projects or broadband deployment projects related to new programs created under SB 156 and AB 164, including the Federal Funding Account, Middle-Mile, Broadband Loan Loss Reserve, and Local Agency Technical Assistance.

Description	Support IMBC partner agencies in developing and refining comprehensive and coordinated broadband policies which aim to reduce cost and facilitate installation of broadband infrastructure while preserving agency assets
Deliverable	Consistent and modern broadband policies
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Develop and maintain a comprehensive inventory of public assets in support of broadband projects
Deliverable	List of all public assets available in each of the jurisdictions
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Understand unique agency needs with regard to implementing and utilizing broadband in support of regular business operations
Deliverable	Individual agency broadband strategy
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Objective 5:

Assisting the Commission in publicizing requests for wireline testing volunteers in areas, as needed.

Description	Work with local public members to conduct regular wireline and wireless speed tests across all markets to improve understanding of network adequacy and performance
Deliverable	Current & accurate network performance metrics
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Description	Utilize State and Federal testing platforms within the community to validate existing coverage and refine project needs
Deliverable	On-the-ground test data submitted to State & Federal platforms
Start	February 1, 2023
End	January 31, 2026

Last updated: November 7, 2024 4:43 pm