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Committee extends broadband contract for 123net through March 2027 to finish permitting
Summary
Ottawa County committee approved a six‑month, no‑cost extension to a broadband expansion contract with '1 2 3 net' to allow more time for right‑of‑way permitting; staff said phase‑1 work passes about 5,600 homes and covers roughly 325 miles of fiber.
The Ottawa County Finance Administration Committee approved forwarding a second amendment to the broadband wired infrastructure expansion partnership agreement with the company referred to in the transcript as "1 2 3 net," extending the contract through March 31, 2027.
County staff said the amendment only changes the project schedule — adding six months to allow for permitting and contracting delays — and does not add cost to the county. A vendor or staff speaker summarized the work to date: "...they're thought installing 325 miles of new fiber in the right of ways... I believe, about 5,600 homes across the county." He added that the project places broadband "to the end of the driveway in many cases" and that baseline service offerings on the network were being offered at about $49 a month.
Committee members praised progress but stressed the permitting burden on the county Road Commission and acknowledged resident calls about work in rights‑of‑way. Staff said the state granted a grant extension through March 2027 and that the contractor has been responsive to resident concerns. The motion to forward the amendment to the board passed by roll call.
