Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-24.5

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 261-24.5 - Broadband forward certification

(1)Application requirements. To obtain broadband forward certification, a political subdivision shall submit to the authority an application indicating all of the following:

a. The political subdivision's support and commitment to promote the availability of broadband.

b. Existing or proposed ordinances encouraging the further development of broadband infrastructure and access to broadband.

c. Efforts to secure local funding for the further development of broadband infrastructure and access to broadband.

d. A single point of contact for the political subdivision for all matters related to broadband and broadband infrastructure.

(2)Single point of contact. The single point of contact designated pursuant to paragraph 24.5(1)"d" shall be responsible for all of the following:

a. Coordination and partnership with the authority, communications service providers, realtors, economic development professionals, employers, employees, and other broadband stakeholders.

b. Collaboration with the authority, communications service providers, and employers to identify, develop, and market broadband packages available in the political subdivision.

c. Familiarity with broadband mapping tools and other state-level resources.

d. Maintaining regular communication with the authority.

e. Providing to the political subdivision regular reports regarding the availability of broadband in the political subdivision.

(3)Evaluation. The authority will evaluate whether the applicant demonstrates that its efforts or proposed efforts to develop broadband infrastructure and access to broadband will have a sufficient impact that warrants certification.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 261-24.5

Amended by IAB December 15, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 12, effective 1/19/2022