Inyo-Mono Broadband Consortium 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.
Activity 2A: Provider coordination efforts
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 |
Activity 2B: Digital 395 coordination
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 |
Activity 2C: Broadband Access Tool
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 |
Activity 2D: Funding and legislative tracking
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.
Activity 3A: Comprehensive project list
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 |
Activity 3B: Develop project grant applications
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.
Activity 4A: Agency coordination
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 |
Agency 4B: Public assets list
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 |
Activity 4C: Agency broadband strategy
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.
Activity 5A: Encourage local speed tests
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 |
Activity 5B: Support State & Federal speed tests
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 |
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