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Commission revises dark-fiber policy language; votes to complete edits next month
Summary
The commission reviewed edits to a draft dark-fiber policy focused on market language and funding transfers. Commissioners suggested softening the term "market assessment," discussed a 3.5% transfer option and agreed to finalize policy language next month.
Staff presented a revised dark-fiber policy that incorporates market-related language requested at the previous meeting. Commissioners debated whether the policy should require a formal market assessment or use softer "market-informed" language to allow flexibility in data sources.
One commissioner said they "like the 3.5 that transfers to those utility funds" and recommended a separate policy to govern how a future commission-designated economic development fund would be funded and used. Commissioners discussed annual reporting timing (first quarter) and whether the policy should include more explicit measurement metrics or remain flexible.
The commission asked staff to refine the wording (including the phrase "market-informed assessment") and agreed to bring a revised policy back for final action next month.
