RES 14-08 City of
Elk -�-,
River
Resolution 14-08
A Resolution of the City of Elk River in support of the City of Elk River
Economic Development Authority participating in the establishment of a
Blandin Broadband Community
WHEREAS, the Blandin Community Broadband Program offers a robust set of resources
for community-designed and driven initiatives;and
WHEREAS, the Blandin Foundation matches community resources and vision with
technical support,grants, access to peer community insights, conferences,workshops, and
webinars; and
WHEREAS, improving broadband connections throughout the county is a Strategic Goal
in our County Economic Development Strategic Plan, and
WHEREAS, supporting the County in the expansion of broadband connections is in the
City of Elk River Economic Development Authority's strategic interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Economic Development Authority
of the City of Elk River,Minnesota, hereby supports the County's efforts to explore the
broadband communities program.
Passed and adopted this 20th day of October, 2014.
Dan Tveite,President
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Tina Allard, City Clerk
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