Number
040465
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. MURPHY
Title
Resolution establishing a Broadband Telecommunications Task Force to develop a strategic plan for telecommunications in the City of Milwaukee.
Analysis
This resolution establishes an 10-member Broadband Telecommunications Task Force to develop a strategic plan for telecommunications in the City of Milwaukee. The task force shall be composed of the following:
1. A Common Council member appointed by the President of the Common Council.
2. A representative of the Mayor's Office.
3. A representative of Milwaukee County.
4. A representative of Milwaukee Public Schools.
5. A representative of a community-based organization appointed by the President of the Common Council.
6. A representative of the telecommunication industry appointed by the President of the Common Council.
7. A representative of the private sector appointed by the President of the Common Council.
8. A representative of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
9. 2 City residents appointed by the President of the Common Council.
The task force shall submit a report of its findings and strategic plan to the Common Council within 6 months of the adoption of this resolution.
Body
Whereas, High-speed telecommunications or broadband has become critical to business and citizens, as well as to the public sector; and
Whereas, Milwaukee has an opportunity to build an advanced telecommunications infrastructure for the future, or lose ground to other cities and regions; and
Whereas, Attraction of new businesses and retention of existing businesses will depend on broadband availability as part of an infrastructure of innovation; and
Whereas, Broadband will improve the economic development potential of the City, as well as address critical issues in education, public safety, health, government service and bridging the digital divide; and
Whereas, The City must increase broadband deployment by treating...
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