Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 261 - Economic Development Authority
Part III - Community Development Division
Chapter 24 - Broadband Forward and Telecommuter Forward Certifications
Rule 261-24.5 - Broadband Forward Certification
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 261-24.5
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Application requirements. To obtain broadband forward certification, a political subdivision shall submit to the authority an application indicating all of the following:
a. The political subdivision's
support and commitment to promote the availability of broadband.
b. Existing or proposed ordinances
encouraging the further development of broadband infrastructure and access to
broadband.
c. Efforts to secure
local funding for the further development of broadband infrastructure and
access to broadband.
d. A single
point of contact for the political subdivision for all matters related to
broadband and broadband infrastructure.
(2) Single point of contact. The single point of contact designated pursuant to paragraph 24.5(1)"d" shall be responsible for all of the following:
a. Coordination and partnership with the
authority, communications service providers, realtors, economic development
professionals, employers, employees, and other broadband
stakeholders.
b. Collaboration with
the authority, communications service providers, and employers to identify,
develop, and market broadband packages available in the political
subdivision.
c. Familiarity with
broadband mapping tools and other state-level resources.
d. Maintaining regular communication with the
authority.
e. Providing to the
political subdivision regular reports regarding the availability of broadband
in the political subdivision.
(3) Evaluation. The authority will evaluate whether the applicant demonstrates that its efforts or proposed efforts to develop broadband infrastructure and access to broadband will have a sufficient impact that warrants certification.
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