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File 2026-0423 · Action · Administration

Broadband Expansion — Joint Powers Agreement with Dodge County

A joint powers agreement to pursue border-to-border broadband grant funding.

The agreement establishes a joint powers board with Dodge County to apply for and administer Minnesota Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant funding for unserved and underserved areas along the shared county line. Each county contributes $75,000 as local match.

Recommendation

Approve the joint powers agreement and authorise execution.

Fiscal impact

$75,000 County share from the ARPA reserve.