Commissioners approve infrastructure development zone to expand rural broadband
Leaport County commissioners approved Ordinance 2026‑4 to create an infrastructure development zone limited to rural broadband, clearing the way for Surf Internet to build fiber to roughly 3,362 addresses under a $9.586 million capital plan and limited tax relief tied to a 10‑year term and a 15% payment back to the county.
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LEAPORT COUNTY — The Leaport County Board of Commissioners on July 1 approved Ordinance 2026‑4, creating an infrastructure development zone (IDZ) limited to broadband construction in unincorporated areas and authorizing a structured tax‑relief framework aimed at leveraging federal BEAD and private investment to expand service to rural residents.
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