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ADMINISTRATION - Chief Administrator Gabriel Hydrick and RCRC General Counsel Arthur Wylene
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Requested Action(s)
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a) PUBLIC HEARING - Conduct a public hearing to consider Golden State Connect Authority's use of revenue bonds to finance the construction of a high-speed fiber-optic network in certain unincorporated areas of the County
b) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution finding that the issuance of revenue bonds by Golden State Connect Authority will have a significant public benefit, and approving issuance of the revenue bonds
c) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Chair to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Golden State Connect Authority and County of Tehama Regarding the Construction, Improvement, Operation, and Maintenance of Broadband Internet Access Service
d) RESOLUTION - Request adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of two easement deeds for fiber huts and related infrastructure on county property to Golden State Connect Authority
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Financial Impact:
This action has no impact on the County's General Fund. The County's approval of these bonds bears no cost or other financial obligation but serves as public acknowledgement by the host jurisdiction of the project financing
Background Information:
The overview of this item came before the Board of Supervisors on August 26, 2025, the above requested action items are to finalize the agreement. Tehama County is a member of Golden State Connect Authority, a joint powers authority and public agency comprised of 40 rural California counties. Golden State Connect Authority is an affiliate entity of Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), of which the County is also a member. Golden State Connect Authority was established at the strategic direction of the RCRC Board of Directors for the purpose of increasing access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet for residents and businesses of its member counties, including...
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