File #: 17-0088    Version: 1 Name: Broadband Accessibility Act
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/27/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/14/2017 Final action: 3/14/2017
Title: Resolution regarding Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act
Attachments: 1. Broadband Accessibility, 2. Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act

Title

Resolution regarding Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act

 

Body

SUMMARY:

A bill has been proposed by Governor Haslam to the Tennessee General Assembly that would provide grants and tax credits to encourage deployment of broadband to previously unserved areas and give non-profit electric cooperatives authorization to provide broadband throughout their territories.  A resolution supporting this Act is provided.

 

BUDGET ACCOUNT:

 

Recommended Action

NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION:  Adopt the resolution supporting the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act.