To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan D. Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development Department
Prepared By:
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Jim Katzer, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works & Development
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Presenter: Jim Katzer, Transportation Division Manager, Public Works & Development; James Beall, Capital Improvements Project Manager, Public Works & Development; Diane Kruse, Project Manager, NeoConnect
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Subject:
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10:00 AM *Arapahoe County Fiber Services Study
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Purpose and Request:
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The purpose of this study session is to present an overview of existing fiber services within Arapahoe County, discuss service providers and their offerings, discuss current grant funding underway, identify areas that lack sufficient services, and highlight best practices by local governments to improve broadband infrastructure. This is the first of three planned study sessions with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) regarding the Fiber Services Study.
The goals of this meeting are:
1. To inform the BOCC of current services and best practices
2. To clarify the BOCC's goals for service levels within the County
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Background and Discussion: The Fiber Services Study kicked off in January 2025 to help the County develop a long-term vision for fiber related services. The study aims to develop goals and strategies to provide fiber services, focusing on both improving broadband connectivity across unincorporated Arapahoe County and providing a robust fiber network for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and data needs.
This study broadens the focus beyond just county government operations to consider comprehensive broadband infrastructure planning throughout the County. This study considers a regional perspective to ensure both incorporated and unincorporated areas benefit from improved broadband access.
Why Fiber Infrastructure Matters, Industry Context
Fiber optic infrastructure serves as the foundation for ...
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