Agenda 01/10/2023 Item #11C (To expand broadband and other cable-related services to underserved portions of Collier County)SEE REVERSE SIDE
Proposed Agenda Changes
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
January 10, 2023
Continue Item 11C to the February 14, 2023, BCC Meeting:
Recommendation to direct the County Manager to bring an agreement
with Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, (Comcast) to a future Board
of County Commissioners (Board) meeting to expand broadband and
other cable-related services to identified underserved portions of Collier
County. (James French, Growth Management and Community
Development Department Head) (All Districts) (Staff’s Request)
Continue Item 16D1 to the January 24, 2023, BCC Meeting: Recommendation to approve and authorize the
removal of uncollectible accounts receivables in the amount of $53,747.18 from the financial records of the
Library Division in accordance with Resolution No. 2006-252 and authorize the Chairman to execute the
attached Resolution. (All Districts) (Staff’s Request)
Continue Item 16C2 to the January 24, 2023, BCC Meeting: Recommendation to approve a Resolution
removing uncollectible accounts receivable and their respective balances from the financial records of
Collier County Public Utilities Department in the amount of $8,539.44 within Water-Sewer District
Operating Fund (408) and Landfill Operating Fund (470). (All Districts) (Staff’s Request)
Continue Item 16G1 to the January 24, 2023, BCC Meeting: Recommendation to approve and authorize the
removal of uncollectible accounts receivable in the amount of $2,050.36 from the financial records of the
Airport Authority Fund (495) in accordance with Resolution 2006-252 and authorize the Chair to execute the
attached Resolution. (All Districts) (Staff’s Request)
Move Item 16K6 to be 12B to be heard at 10 AM: Report to the Board of County Commissioners in
response to Public Comments at the December 13, 2022, Regular Meeting regarding potential conditions
required by a COVID-19 Extra Mile Migrant Farmworker grant. (All Districts) (Commissioner Saunders’,
Commissioner McDaniel’s, and Commissioner Hall’s Separate Requests)
Notes: Correct discrepancy in Item 9B Title: Should be “Recommendation to deny” rather than
“Recommendation to approve” to align with the recommendation published in the executive summary.
TIME CERTAIN ITEMS:
Companion Items 9A and 9B to be heard following the completion of items under sections 11 and 12: Isles of
Capri Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MPUD) Zoning District.
Item 12B to be heard at 10 AM: Report to the Board of County Commissioners in response to Public
Comments at the December 13, 2022, Regular Meeting regarding potential conditions required by a COVID-
19 Extra Mile Migrant Farmworker grant.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to direct the County Manager to bring an agreement with Comcast Cable
Communications, LLC, (Comcast) to a future Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting to expand
broadband and other cable -related services to identified underserved portions of Collier County.
OBJECTIVE: To expand broadband and other cable -related services to underserved portions of Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: In March 2022, Comcast representatives met with Growth Management Community
Development Department staff to initiate conversations regarding Comcast's desire to extend its infrastructure in
Collier County with the intent to expand broadband and other cable -related services to underserved areas in the
more rural areas of Golden Gate Estates.
As compensation for extending its cable system into an area that would otherwise not be economically feasible,
Comcast would be requesting an offset to their costs for a portion of the reasonable budget to complete this
extension. The company is anticipating a total project cost of $5 million, of which they are proposing to fund 80%
and the County 20%. It is anticipated that American Rescue Plan (ARP) grant funding will be used to pay the
County's share of $1 million, as an investment into broadband infrastructure to improve and expand affordable
access to broadband internet is an eligible use under this program.
Comcast has provided a map (attached) for consideration that identifies the proposed underserved extension area
consisting of only existing and future residential properties. The proposed extension area comprises 5,113 distinct
parcels that currently have 2,593 home addresses, which equates to a buildout rate of approximately 50%.
Completed buildout would potentially benefit about 6,500 residents, assuming 2.5 people per address.
Broadband access to these parcels could improve educational and employment opportunities, leading to lower
unemployment rates, higher income rates, and increased home values. Comcast also participates in the Federal
Communication Commission's Affordable Connectivity Program through Internet Essentials, which provides a
discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households.
Comcast has entered into similar agreements with other jurisdictions throughout the State of Florida, including Clay
County and the City of Cape Coral.
During the July 12, 2022, Board meeting, Commissioner McDaniel brought this potential initiative up before the
rest of the Board and asked for and received Board agreement to pursue the item in the future.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Executive Summary. However, if the Board
approves this item, staff will bring an agreement to the Board for their consideration at a future meeting with a
fiscal impact of $1 million, using ARP funds, subject to availability.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires a majority vote for Board
approval. (HFAC)
RECOMMENDATION: To direct the County Manager to bring an agreement with Comcast to a future Board
meeting to expand broadband and other cable -related services to identified underserved portions of Collier County.
Prepared by: Kenneth Kovensky, Director, Operations and Regulatory Management Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Comcast Expansion Map (PDF)
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: I LC
Doc ID: 23488
Item Summary: Recommendation to direct the County Manager to bring an agreement with Comcast Cable
Communications, LLC, (Comcast) to a future Board of County Commissioners (Board) meeting to expand
broadband and other cable -related services to identified underserved portions of Collier County. (James French,
Growth Management and Community Development Department Head)
Meeting Date: 01/10/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Operations Analyst — Planning Commission
Name: Diane Lynch
09/27/2022 1:42 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Operations Support — Growth Management Operations & Regulatory Management
Name: Kenneth Kovensky
09/27/2022 1:42 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Operations & Regulatory Management Kenneth Kovensky
Community & Human Services
Zoning
Growth Management Department
Growth Management Department
Growth Management Department
Growth Management Department
County Attorney's Office
Office of Management and Budget
County Attorney's Office
Grants
Office of Management and Budget
County Manager's Office
Board of County Commissioners
Kristi Sonntag
Additional Reviewer
Mike Bosi
Additional Reviewer
Jacob LaRow
Additional Reviewer
Diane Lynch
Growth Management Department
Trinity Scott
Transportation
James C French
Growth Management
Heidi Ashton-Cicko Level 2 Attorney of Record Review
Debra Windsor
Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review
Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review
Therese Stanley
Additional Reviewer
Laura Zautcke
Additional Reviewer
Amy Patterson
Level 4 County Manager Review
Geoffrey Willig
Meeting Pending
Division Director Completed
09/27/2022 5:22 PM
Completed
09/27/2022 7:17 PM
Completed
09/30/2022 4:03 PM
Completed
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Skipped
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