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Public Works Board clarifies broadband policy to allow up to 100% grant in catastrophic events
Summary
The board voted to insert language into broadband policy granting discretion to provide up to 100% grant funding for repair or restoration of existing broadband infrastructure when catastrophic disaster conditions apply; staff noted the authority aligns with ESSB 5949 and available broadband funds.
The Public Works Board voted to add clarifying language to its broadband policy permitting the board, under catastrophic disaster conditions, to exercise discretion to provide up to 100% grant funding to repair or restore existing broadband infrastructure.
Sheila Richardson, programs director for the Public Works Board, told members the change aligns the broadband policy with statutory and capital-budget language and restores an option the board has previously used. "By adding that specifically to the policy in alignment with traditional [policy], it just gives the…
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