Title
BILL 6 (2024), AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, ON THE HAWAII BROADBAND EQUITY, ACCESS, AND DEPLOYMENT (BEAD) PROGRAM INITIAL PLANNING FUNDS (BFED-70)
Description
The Committee is in receipt of Bill 6 (2024), entitled “A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, REGARDING THE HAWAII BROADBAND EQUITY, ACCESS, AND DEPLOYMENT (BEAD) PROGRAM INITIAL PLANNING FUNDS.” Bill 6’s purpose is to authorize the Mayor to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Hawaii to collaborate on the Hawaii Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program. The University of Hawaii will provide $100,000 to the County for community outreach to better identify and understand the community’s technology priorities and needs.
Status
The Committee may consider whether to recommend passage of Bill 6 (2024) on first reading, with or without revisions. The Committee may also consider the filing of Bill 6 (2024) and other related action.