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York County approves $400,000 toward Glenwood fiber‑optic grant
Summary
Commissioners voted to contribute $400,000 from the county inheritance fund to help Glenwood apply for a federal/state broadband grant covering most of a roughly $1.44 million project to serve 53 homes and about 34 miles of route; the county attorney will draft a memorandum of understanding and a payment schedule tied to award milestones.
York County commissioners voted June 11 to contribute $400,000 from the county inheritance fund to support a Glenwood fiber‑optic project and accompanying grant application.
Commissioner Daniel outlined the project as a roughly $1.439 million build intended to extend fiber across about 34 miles and connect roughly 53 homes. Under the grant structure discussed with Glenwood representatives, the town would apply for about 70% of eligible costs; county contribution would make up part of the sponsor match. "They would like us to make a decision so they can get the paperwork and the grant filed in plenty of time before the grant deadline of July 8," Daniel said.
Representatives from Lenwood Telecommunications described the service tiers Glenwood would offer if the project is built. "Tier one service is 300 megabit per second down for $49.95, with upload at half the download," Alison Frigy said, and she outlined higher tiers up to a one‑gig option at $89.95 per month. She added that the grant application requires the company to state the promised speeds and then to verify delivery throughout the life of the grant award.
Commissioners discussed financing and timing, including a proposed payment schedule that would ask for a 25% draw to begin work if the grant is awarded, additional progress payments when construction starts, and final payment on project completion. Commissioners also asked county attorneys to draft a memorandum of understanding that would specify payment timing and conditions tied to grant approval and contractor obligations.
Commissioner Andy moved approval of the county contribution and a second was recorded; the board approved the measure on roll call. The board instructed county staff and the county attorney to finalize an agreement that preserves the county’s interests and ties payments to grant award and construction milestones.
Next steps: Glenwood will finalize the grant submission, county attorneys will draft the memorandum of understanding, and staff will return to the board with any required contractual language or conditions for disbursement.
