HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-223 RESOLUTION NO. 22-223
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LOCAL
TECHNOLOGY PLANNING TEAM IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners has determined that a
Team should be established to advise the Board of County Commissioners and staff on the
advancement of broadband service and infrastructure in St. Lucie County; and
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners deems it advisable to set
forth certain procedural details for the Local Technology Planning Team.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners hereby establishes the Local Technology Planning Team (LTPT) and adopts the
following procedures:
1. RATIFICATION OF THE RECITALS
The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as true and correct and are
hereby made a part of this Resolution.
2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE LTPT
There is hereby established an advisory board to be known as the "St. Lucie County
Local Technology Planning Team" herein referred to as the "LTPT."
3. POWERS & DUTIES
The LTPT is created in accordance with section 288.9961(4)(b) Fla. Stat. The LTPT shall
have the duty and responsibility to advise/make recommendations to the Board of
County Commissioners and staff in matters affecting the advancement of broadband
service and infrastructure in St. Lucie County.
The LTPT shall:
A. Work with rural communities to help the communities understand their current
broadband availability.
B. Locate unserved and underserved, as defined in Section 288.9961(2), Fla. Stat.,
businesses and residents.
C. Identify assets relevant to Broadband deployment.
D. Build partnerships with Broadband service providers.
E. Identify opportunities to leverage assets and reduce barriers to the deployment of
Broadband internet services in the community.
4. MEMBERSHIP/COMPOSITION
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The LTPT shall be comprised of 13 members. Appointments are made by the Board of
County Commissioners. The membership is as follows:
St. Lucie County Commissioner or designee
St. Lucie County Library Director or designee
St. Lucie County School District Representative
St. Lucie County Health Care Provider Representative
St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Representative
St. Lucie County Tourism Director or designee
Economic Development Council Representative
United Way of St. Lucie County Representative
City of Fort Pierce Representative
City of Port St. Lucie Representative
St. Lucie County Parks and Recreation Director or designee
St. Lucie County Chief Information Officer or designee
Local Broadband & Internet Service Provider Representative
5. MEETINGS
The LTPT shall meet biannually or more frequently as directed by the LTPT Chair or a
majority of the members. Seven members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose
of conducting meetings. Failure to attend three consecutive meetings is ground for
automatic removal from the team. All LTPT meetings shall be open to the public at all
times. Minutes of all meetings shall be taken.
6. TERMS
The term of each member shall be determined at the time of their appointment. At
the initial appointment to the LTPT, the terms of office of the members shall be for 4
years, except that three of the members first appointed shall be designated to serve
terms of 1, 2 and 3 years, respectfully, from the date of their appointments, and all
other members shall be designated to serve for terms of 4 years from the date of their
appointments.A vacancy occurring during a term shall be filled for the unexpired term.
Each member shall hold office until his or her successor has been appointed and has
qualified.
7. STAFFING
The County Administrator and his/her staff shall provide necessary professional
support to the LTPT.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this GN day of NI oVe.rthe(2022.
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
DEPUTY CLERK �OJ M'�is, CHAIR VA
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