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Council approves use of Sebring right-of-way for county-backed broadband project funded with $4.5 million in ARPA dollars
Summary
The City of Sebring City Council on April 15 approved a request from Highlands County to use city right-of-way for a county-funded broadband build that uses $4.5 million in ARPA funds.
The City of Sebring City Council on April 15 approved a request to use city right-of-way for a Highlands County broadband project funded with $4.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars. County staff and contractors told council the project will connect two county buildings to dark fiber and extend service to nearby downtown residences and businesses.
Sarah Beth Murphy, executive manager of business and economic development for the Highlands County Board of County Commissioners, told council the county allocated $4.5 million in ARPA funds for broadband in Highlands County and that IBT Group USA won the county contract and has subcontracted construction to PCS Fiber. The project…
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