Primary Department: Universal Services
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sindhu Menon, Executive Director and CIO
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and possible action regarding the Harris County Broadband Task Force.
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Background and Discussion:
On June 26, 2025, Harris County Universal Services Office of Broadband presented the Harris County 2025 Broadband Roadmap. Harris County's Commissioners Court unanimously approved the request to start developing the Harris County Broadband Task Force which would comprise of relevant County departments and stakeholders from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The Broadband Task Force will serve as an advisory board for the Commissioners Court and make recommendations on projects from the Broadband Roadmap.
Expected Impact:
Increased coordination on long range planning and implementation for broadband projects in Harris County to foster a more innovative, equitable and sound infrastructure.
Alternative Options:
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: H: Improve the condition and resilience of County transportation, flood control, and other infrastructure.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): N/A
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): H5: Improve broadband reliability and expand wireless access point...
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