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A resolution approving an application for a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department (ITS), to provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD) is accepting applications for a Broadband Ready Communities grant with an award of $100,0000 with no cash match required; and,
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,
WHEREAS, the TDECD has indicated it will accept applications submitted after the deadline indicated on the solicitation; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant application for a Broadband Ready Communities grant, with an award of $100,000, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Information Technology Services Department is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TDECD).
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution approves an application for a Broadband Ready Communities grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to the Information Services Technology Department.
If approved, this grant would provide resources and facilitate programs for the community to increase digital adoption to ensure all Tennesseans have access to affordable and reliable internet service, dependable technology, and digital literacy skills. As part of the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act of 2017, the State of Tennessee established the Broadband Ready Communities Program to foster county engagement in securing broadband infrastructure and community access.
If awarded, the grant amount would be $100,000 with no cash match required.