The Hernando County Local Technology Planning Team will hold a meeting in the Utilities Department Training Room, 15365 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34613, on May 4, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. This meeting is open to the public.
The Hernando County Local Technology Team will begin a series of public meetings designed to create an initial assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of internet speeds and services across the county. The state of Florida’s Office of Broadband, created in 2020, has asked each county in Florida to complete an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses by interviewing industry sector and residents from unserved and underserved areas.
The legislative requirement is for the team to include representatives from the education, library, agriculture, health, business, industry, public safety, tourism, and local internet service provision sectors. This meeting will include, but not be limited to, introductions, a discussion of potential funding, and consensus-building centered around the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s (DEO) Broadband Planning Toolkit.
Approximately one week prior to the meeting, the meeting agenda may be viewed online.
DEO has developed Florida’s Broadband Availability Map and internet speed test to identify and assist in gathering more data about the state’s broadband internet service availability. Find both the map and speed test at www.FloridaJobs.org/Broadband or take the speed test now online. Residents are encouraged to complete the test at home and at work. Data collected will help with applying for grants or funding that may become available in the future to improve internet service countywide.
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Florida Statutes § 286.0105, that any persons deciding to appeal any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the meeting and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
AGENDA
HERNANDO COUNTY LOCAL TECHNOLOGY PLANNING TEAM MEETING
May 04, 2023 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am
Utilities Department Training Room, 15365 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville, FL 34613
- Welcome & Introductions
- Florida’s Office of Broadband LTPT Purpose
- Preparing for Goal Setting
- Q & A
- Public Comment (Speakers Limited to Three Minutes Each)
- Adjourn
- Adjourn
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Florida Statutes § 286.0105, that any persons deciding to appeal any matter considered at this meeting will need a record of the meeting and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Any person wishing to address the board regarding an agenda item will be given three (3) minutes for comment. A commenter may only speak one (1) time for each agenda item.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities needing a special accommodation to participate in this proceeding should contact Carla Rossiter-Smith, Procurement and Grants Manager, 15470 Flight Path Dr, Brooksville FL 34613, (352) 754-4004 ext. 24153. If hearing impaired, please call 1-800-676-3777 for assistance.