Rural Broadband Program — Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board, 2020 Legislative Report (2019-21 Biennium)
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The 2020 Rural Broadband Legislative Report of the Washington State Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB), covering the 2019-21 biennium and activities between 2018-2020. A message from the board chair explains that ESSB 6095 in 2018 included a $10 million appropriation for the Rural Broadband Program and that SHB 1102 in 2019 added $3.45 million. The report states that from September 2018 - September 2020 CERB invested $11,794,000 in 13 projects serving 43 communities, with 13,972 connections and 64 ISPs. It describes program eligibility, the 25% cash match, digital inclusion requirements, CERB's telecommunications history and its 2021 legislative priorities, including up to $100 million for its programs and codifying the program into RCW 43.160. It closes with the text of ATNI Resolution #2020-46 and a list of CERB members through December 2020.
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Rural Broadband Program
Washington State
Community Economic Revitalization Board
2020 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
2019-21 Biennium
Table of Contents
Message from the Chair..................................................................................................... 3
Introduction to CERB.......................................................................................................... 4
Program Opportunities. ..................................................................................................... 5
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)................................................................................... 5
CERB Telecommunications History..................................................................................... 7
Project Life Cycle................................................................................................................ 8
Partnerships....................................................................................................................... 9
Community and Economic Development. ....................................................................... 10
Project Highlights
Asotin - Port of Clarkston. ............................................................................................. 12
Clallam - Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe EDA...................................................................... 13
Clark - Port of Ridgefield. .............................................................................................. 14
Cowlitz - Port of Woodland. .......................................................................................... 15
Garfield - Port of Garfield.............................................................................................. 16
Kitsap - PUD #1 of Kitsap County. ................................................................................. 17
Mason - Mason County PUD 3. ..................................................................................... 18
Pacific - Port of Willapa Harbor..................................................................................... 20
Skagit - Port of Skagit County. ....................................................................................... 21
Thurston - Nisqually Indian Tribe. ................................................................................. 22
Whatcom - Port of Bellingham...................................................................................... 24
Whitman - Port of Whitman County. ............................................................................ 25
County & Legislative District Totals.................................................................................. 27
5-year Project Tracking..................................................................................................... 28
ATNI Resolution #2020-46................................................................................................ 34
CERB Members. ................................................................................................. Back Cover
Community Economic Revitalization Board
Janea Delk
Executive Director & Tribal Liaison
360.725.3151
Janea.Delk@commerce.wa.gov
Washington State
Department of Commerce
1011 Plum Street SE
PO Box 42525
Olympia, WA 98504
Lisa Brown
Director
Mark Barkley
Assistant Director Rural Broadband Proviso Language:
Local Government Division (2018) ESSB 6095 H-5170.3 Section 1008
(2019) SHB1102, Section 1020
Cover art created by: Natasha Eddy CERB Enabling Legislation: RCW 43.160
INVESTING IN WASHINGTON’S ECONOMIC FUTURE
Community Economic Revitalization Board
1011 Plum Street SE • PO Box 42525 • Olympia, WA 98504-2525 • (360) 725-3151
I am pleased to introduce the 2020 Rural Broadband Legislative Report for the Washington State Community Economic
Revitalization Board (CERB). This report highlights activities and outcomes between 2018-2020.
In March 2018, the supplemental capital budget passed (ESSB 6095). Section 1008 included the CERB Administered
Rural Broadband Program. The proviso language included a $10 million appropriation for fiscal year 2019. In May 2019,
the capital budget passed (SHB 1102) extending the Rural Broadband Program through the 2019-21 biennium with an
additional $3.45 million.
The Rural Broadband Program has changed the conversation for many of our rural communities and Tribes. This
program allows communities and Tribes to build and own the broadband infrastructure, and to collaborate with
Independent Service Providers (ISPs) to provide retail service, which will allow more options for the end-user at a lower
cost.
In this report you will read about partnerships across state agencies and with our stakeholders, rural broadband
planning projects funded by Core CERB’s planning program, and the 13 rural broadband projects funded by CERB. Our
funded projects result in public private partnerships for the purpose of broadband connectivity that is affordable,
reliable, and sustainable.
September 2018 - September 2020:
• $11,794,000 Invested by CERB
• 13 Projects
• 43 Communities
• 13,972 Connections
• 64 ISPs
With the stay-at-home order due the pandemic, CERB has had to shift how we do project development and Board
meetings. The Board and staff meet with communities via Zoom meetings instead of in-person. CERB hasn’t seen
a decline in the need for economic development or broadband infrastructure investments, in fact, we have seen an
increase.
CERB’s 2021 Legislative priorities are based on CERB’s project pipeline and the emerging need moving towards the
State’s economic recovery:
• Up to $100 million for all 4 of CERB’s Administrative Programs
• CERB’s Rural Broadband program codified into RCW 43.160
For more information about CERB’s Rural Broadband Program, please see the 2020 Rural Broadband Legislative Report.
CERB members are committed Washington citizens and professionals with a passion for economic development. The
investments that CERB has made, and the return on these investments, are a testament to this dedication. On behalf of
CERB, I thank you for your continued support of this essential resource for growing Washington’s economy.
Randy Hayden
Community Economic Revitalization Board Chair
Introduction to CERB
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD
The Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) is a unique statewide economic development resource. CERB
assistance is valued because it helps communities:
• Respond rapidly to immediate business siting and expansion needs
• Build feasible industrial sites for future business development
• Target expansions in manufacturing, food processing, assembly, warehousing, industrial distribution, advanced
technology, and other key sectors
• Spur creation and retention of higher wage jobs
Since 1982, CERB has encouraged new development and expansion in areas where growth is desired. The Legislature
created CERB to provide low-interest loans (and in unique circumstances, grants) to help finance the local public
economic development infrastructure necessary to develop or retain stable business and industrial activity. These
improvements include industrial water, general-purpose industrial buildings and port facilities, sanitary and storm
sewers, industrial wastewater treatment facilities, railroad spurs, telecommunications, electricity, natural gas, roads, and
bridges. CERB investments have been made in 39 counties since the program began.
The 20-member Board represents private and public sectors from across the state, as designated in statute. The Board
sets policy and selects projects to receive CERB financing assistance. Administrative support to CERB is provided within
the Local Government Division of the Department of Commerce. CERB’s statutory authority is codified in Chapter 43.160
RCW.
CERB Funded Projects in Washington State, 1982-2020
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• • • Whatcom •
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San Juan
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Pend
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• •• • Skagit Ferry •••• Oreille
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Island • • • • •
• •••• • Stevens •• •
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•• Clallam •••••• • • •• • •
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• • Snohomish
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• • • Chelan
Jefferson
Kitsap Douglas
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Grays Mason • ••• King •••
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Lincoln • Spokane
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•••• • • •••• Pierce Kittitas • • •••••• • ••
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Whitman
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• Pacific •
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Lewis •
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•••••• Yakima Garfield •
Cowlitz
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• Columbia • ••••
Wahkiakum ••••••
• •••••• Skamania ••• • ••• ••• • ••
• ••• •• Benton •••• •••
Asotin•
Walla Walla
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••• • Klickitat
• Clark ••• •••• •
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•••• Urban County
•
Rural County
• CERB Project Location
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Program Opportunities
Program Objective measure the strength of a project, Responsible Stewardship
CERB requires a 25% cash match
To make broadband resources more be provided; this demonstrates CERB is a responsible steward of
accessible to rural underserved commitment from the applicant. public funds. As a result of the
communities. The Community In addition, to ensure local support Board's prudent decisions, the
Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) for the project, the applicant must program has no delinquent loan
is authorized to make rural broadband secure a letter of support from their contracts.
loans to local governments Associate Development Organization.
and federally recognized Indian An applicant must have a committed
tribes financing the cost to build Internet Service Provider (ISP) at the
Delinquent
infrastructure to provide high-speed, time of application.
Loans
open-access broadband service, to
Public Infrastructure
rural and underserved communities,
Including, but not limited to, for the
for the purpose of community and
purpose of broadband infrastructure:
economic development. 1
50% of CERB's biennial appropriation may be
• Cable Modem used for grants.
• Fiber 2
The Rural Broadband Program is for construction
Program Overview • Wireless (fixed wireless, wifi)
projects ONLY. Applicants can apply for broadband
planning projects through CERB’s planning program.
• 4G Mobile Wireless 3
If the applicant meets additional requirements, the
For projects that are located in a rural • Broadband over Powerlines (BPL) match amount may be reduced.
community, as defined by the board, • Microwave
or a rural county; that encourages, Diversity, Equity and
fosters, develops, and improves
CERB DOES NOT INVEST IN Inclusion (DEI)
broadband within the state in order
to: Digital Inclusion
• Drive job creation, promote CERB does not invest in projects if:
CERB funded rural broadband
innovation, and expand markets • The project is located outside
planning studies require the following
for local businesses; or the jurisdiction of the applicant
to be looked at and documented:
• Serve the ongoing and growing (local government or federally
• Affordable Internet –Describe
needs of local education recognized Indian tribe).
how the community will address
systems, health care systems, • The primary purpose of the
providing affordable internet
public safety systems, industries project is to facilitate or promote
options.
and businesses, governmental a retail shopping development or
• Affordable Equipment - Describe
operations, and citizens; and expansion, or gambling.
how the community will expand
• Improve accessibility for • Evidence exists that the project
the availability of affordable
underserved communities and would result in a development
equipment to low-income
populations. or expansion that would displace
residents.
existing jobs in any other
• Digital Literacy Training – Describe
communities in the state.
Eligibility • The project is for equipment or
how the community will teach
people to use technology.
facilities which would enable a
Applicants • Public Computer Access –Describe
public entity to provide retail,
Washington counties, cities, towns, how the community will increase
telecommunications services,
port districts, special purpose districts, public computer access locations.
or services that the entity is not
municipal corporations, quasi-
authorized by statute to provide.
municipal corporations, and federally Workforce
• The project is for the
recognized Indian tribes are eligible Core CERB funded construction
deployment of publicly-owned
for CERB funding. projects, require the business,
telecommunication network
through a contingency agreement,
infrastructure (“backbone”)
Projects to contact the local Workforce
solely for the sake of creating
CERB funds1 construction projects2 Development Council (WDC) and
competitive, publicly-owned
that have a nexus to positive the State Employment Security
telecommunication network
community and economic Department, for assistance in filling
infrastructure.
development outcomes. In order to new positions.
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Program Opportunities
CERB Investment and Returns end users, and number of ISPs available to the end user.
CERB will track the following outcomes: Project monitoring—Staff help local governments work
• Number of connections: households, businesses, and out emergent problems during contract development
anchor institutions. and project implementation. Following construction of
• Number of ISPs available for consumers. the public infrastructure project, project outcomes are
• Internet speed being offered to consumers. tracked by CERB staff for five years. These outcomes
include number of connections (households, businesses,
and anchor institutions), speed service to the end users,
Staff Assistance and number of ISPs available to the end user. This tracking
process links CERB investment to actual community and
CERB staff delivers program management, contract economic development outcomes.
management, Board support, community and economic
development for local projects, and works with applicants
to develop and present projects for CERB review. Key Successes
Technical assistance—Staff help each applicant identify 2018-2020 - Rural Broadband (for more information see
project barriers, evaluate project feasibility, and develop the CERB 2020 Rural Broadband Legislative Report)
funding and implementation strategies when the project
is ready to proceed. Many times this involves convening a CERB received a total of $13.45 million dedicated to rural
tech team with the applicant and other funders, to develop broadband infrastructure projects.
a project action plan. • $11,794,000 Invested by CERB
• 13 Projects
Project advocacy—Staff prepare a comprehensive analysis • 43 Communities
of each project with recommendations to CERB. This • 13,972 Connections
analysis identifies the relative community and economic • 64 ISPs
benefits of the project to the local community, the • 5 Towers
project dynamics, and areas of merit and/or controversy. • 292 Miles of Fiber
The analysis of the project’s community and economic • $844 Cost per Connection
development goals and outcomes includes specific • $907,231 Average CERB Investment
projections of the number of connections (households,
businesses, and anchor institutions), speed service to the 2021 Legislative Priorities
CERB is requesting up to $100 million for all 4 of
CERB’s administrative programs and the Rural
Broadband Program be codified in CERB’s statute
43.160.
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CERB Telecommunications History
CERB has been in the telecommunications infrastructure business for more than 20 years. Governor Locke’s
administration updated CERB’s statute in 1999 giving CERB the authority to fund telecommunications
infrastructure. In 2000, CERB administered two telecommunications pilot programs. One funded by CERB for
$2.5m and one funded by a Qwest Settlement for $5m. Both of these programs were successful and led to great
economic development projects.
Throughout the last 20 years, CERB has encouraged that broadband infrastructure be included as part of larger
infrastructure projects, knowing that businesses needed connectivity for a multitude of reasons. In 2017, when
CERB was approached by House Capital Budget leadership to discuss a rural broadband program, both parties
were ready to take funding in a different direction then traditional economic development infrastructure funding.
CERB’s Rural Broadband program was approved in 2018 via the Capital Budget and extended in 2019. CERB
has had success with providing planning dollars through Core CERB’s Planning Program. Through funding and
technical assistance CERB has helped communities build projects for success and sustainability, and to ultimately
be prepared to apply to CERB for construction funding. CERB’s goal is to codify the Rural Broadband Program into
RCW 43.160, making it one of CERB’s core programs. This will build trust and secure funding for the communities
that currently planning for their broadband future.
LEGISLATIVE REQUESTS
2020 Program: Rural Broadband
Program codified into 43.160
PROVISO Funding: $15 million
Capital Budget Proviso – CERB
Administered Rural Broadband 2018
Program ($10m) 2019
PROVISO
Capital Budget Proviso – CERB
Administered Rural Broadband
Program ($3.45m)
PILOT PROGRAMS
Telecommunications Pilot
2000 2017
Program ($2.5m)
Qwest Settlement Telecom
Project Assistance ($5m) PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
CERB staff worked with
Legislative Leadership to
design the CERB Administered
Rural Broadband Program
43.160.10
1999 CERB statute updated to
include telecommunications
infrastructure authority
1982 43.160
CERB Established
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Project Life Cycle
CERB’s Rural Broadband Program is primarily a loan program. CERB has heard many times these projects can’t
built by communities that have to take on loans. As you review the project highlights and the 5-year tracking,
you will see that these projects can be built with loan funding.
As with most infrastructure projects, there is a revenue source that will be generated. This will allow the
applicant to pay back a loan to CERB and have reserves for operation and maintenance. The applicant
determines where the break even point is, during the planning process for the broadband project. This is one
of the many benefits of CERB’s planning grant funds for a potential rural broadband construction projects.
How can a community pay back CERB for broadband construction?
1. Community
Applies to CERB for
Funding
6. The Community 2. CERB awards a
uses the “rent” low-interest
payments from the loan/grant
ISP(s) to payback package to the
the CERB Loan. Community.
CERB
Broadband
Project Cycle
5. ISP(s) install
3. The Community
equipment &
builds the
provide retail
broadband
service to the end
infrastructure.
user.
4. ISP(s) “rent”
access to the
broadband
infrastructure from
the Community.
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Partnerships
Community and economic development is all about relationships. Without these relationships that ultimately
lead to partnerships, the great work that we do, would never get done. Broadband is an extension of
community and economic development. We all have a section of the broadband sandbox, but we have
to work together to make these projects happen. CERB has had the great opportunity work with all of
stakeholders to build our Rural Broadband Program. Through our partnerships with the State Broadband
Office, the Public Works Board, and the Department of Commerce, CERB’s goal is to build programs and
policies that benefit every citizen in Washington to get connected. This is a heavy lift, as our communities and
Tribes are not all the same, with that, there is no cookie cutter fix to the connectivty problem. With all of us
working together, focused on the issue at hand; listening to each other and to our communities, we will find
solutions that can benefit everyone.
Shelley Westall, PWB Broadband; Crystal Hottowe, Makah Tribe;
Russ Elliott, State Broadband Office; Janea Delk, CERB Lisa Brown, Department of Commerce;
Janea Delk, CERB
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Community and Economic Development
With CERB’s focus on outreach and education, CERB has seen an increase in planning grants. Even before the Rural
Broadband Program, communities were using CERB’s planning grants to plan for broadband projects.
CERB has created minimum broadband planning requirements to be completed throughout the study. These
minimum requirements will set-up the community to be prepared to apply for CERB construction funding. These
minimum requirements also help the community decide if the project is feasible.
Prior to 2018, most of our local governments didn’t have funding options for broadband construction. CERB’s
planning and construction funding allows our local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes to plan for
the future.
CERB Funded Broadband Planning Projects 2014-2020
Approval Date County Applicant Project Title CERB Grant Match Project Total
9/18/2014 Clallam Makah Tribe Makah Broadband Project Feasibility Study $46,875 $18,938 $65,813
1/15/2015 Clallam Quileute Tribal Council Quileute Broadband Access Planning $45,000 $15,000 $60,000
9/15/2016 Clark Port of Ridgefield Dark Fiber Optics - Needs Assessment/Feasibility $50,000 $35,337 $85,337
Study
3/16/2017 Skagit Port of Skagit County Skagit County Dark Fiber Optic Assessment and $50,000 $67,125 $117,125
Feasibility Study
3/16/2017 Jefferson Hoh Indian Tribe Hoh Tribe Broadband Feasibility Study $37,350 $12,800 $50,150
5/18/2017 Cowlitz Port of Woodland Dark Fiber Feasibility and Market Analysis $30,000 $10,000 $40,000
9/20/2018 Klickitat City of Goldendale Goldendale Broadband Plan $50,000 $16,440 $66,440
9/20/2018 Jefferson Jefferson County Public Utility Jefferson County Broadband Infrastructure $50,000 $22,666 $72,666
District #1 Expansion Plan
11/15/2018 Whatcom Lummi Nation Lummi Community Broadband Roadmap Plan $50,000 $16,625 $66,625
11/15/2018 Whatcom Port of Bellingham Rural Broadband Feasibility Study $43,875 $14,625 $58,500
1/17/2019 Wahkiakum Wahkiakum Public Utility Wahkiakum Broadband Needs Assessment and $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
District # 1 Feasibility Study
3/21/2019 Ferry Ferry County Broadband Action Team Planning Study $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
3/21/2019 Columbia Port of Columbia Port of Columbia Broadband Planning Study $26,625 $8,875 $35,500
3/21/2019 Island Port of Coupeville Broadband Needs Assessment Study $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
7/18/2019 Clallam Makah Tribe Makah Tribe Communications Master Plan $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
7/18/2019 Okanogan Twisp Public Development Methow Valley Broadband Action Team (BAT) $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
Authority (PDA) Planning Study
7/18/2019 Pacific Port of Ilwaco Pacific County Broadband Assessment $50,000 $66,800 $116,800
9/19/2019 Okanogan Okanogan County Okanogan County Broadband Action Team $50,000 $17,000 $67,000
Planning Study
9/19/2019 Thurston Nisqually Indian Tribe Nisqually Broadband Regional Feasibility Project - $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
Proposal 1
9/19/2019 Clallam Port of Port Angeles Clallam County Broadband Feasibility Study $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
9/19/2019 Pend Oreille Pend Oreille County Public Utility North Pend Oreille County Broadband Feasibility $50,000 $50,000 $100,000
District #1 Study
11/21/2019 Lewis Public Utility District #1 of Lewis Lewis County PUD Broadband Planning Study $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
County
11/21/2019 Thurston Nisqually Indian Tribe Nisqually Broadband Regional Feasibility Project - $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
Proposal 2
1/16/2020 Lincoln Lincoln County Lincoln County Broadband Planning Study $37,500 $12,500 $50,000
7/16/2020 Walla Walla Port of Walla Walla Walla Walla County Broadband Feasibility Study $35,000 $15,000 $50,000
9/17/2020 Thurston Nisqually Indian Tribe Nisqually Broadband Regional Feasibility Study – $50,000 $16,667 $66,667
Proposal 3
TOTALS $1,202,225 $566,401 $1,768,626
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Community and Economic Development
Rural Broadband Pipeline
As a result of the planning studies, CERB has a built-in project pipeline for future rural broadband
projects. The project pipeline below includes, the 26 feasibility studies and the 19 projects
($29,362,750) staff is currently providing technical assistance on.
Estimates are based on averages from the 2018-2020 funded rural broadband projects.
44 Construction Projects
$52M CERB Construction
Funds
61,663 Connections
218 ISPs
100% Increased Internet Speed
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Asotin - Port of Clarkston
In 2019, the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)
approved a $207,285 loan and a $207,285 grant to the Port
of Clarkston for the Port of Clarkston to City of Asotin+ Fiber
Expansion Project. The rural broadband project consists of
engineering and construction of approximately 6 miles of
primarily aerial fiber. There are two build out components
in the Southern expansion: Clarkston Heights to Asotin, and
the Westside expansion, Naslund Disposal Service to Field
of Dreams. The project estimates that 351 connections in the project area will have increased internet speed up
to 1G/1G, and increase the number of ISPs available to seven, when the project is completed. CERB funds were
matched by $138,190 in local resources.
Asotin County, one of the smallest, least populated counties in the state, is located in southeast Washington.
Residents of Asotin County are a disadvantaged population. As such, they are less likely to have affordable, high-
speed telecommunications options. According to census data, there are over 45 businesses and 300 homes located
on the routes of the planned expansion. With two income families, balancing home and work life is a challenge
that is frequently solved when one or more wage earners can fulfill some of their responsibilities at home. Some
residents on the direct
route, work 100%
“The Port’s application and investment into this infrastructure will drive from home. Other
job creation, promote innovation and address the growing needs of local families have home-
education systems, health care systems, government operations, and based businesses.
citizens within the community, by allowing them access to high-quality and This project provides
affordable broadband services.” greater opportunity for
- Dawn Smith, Executive Director telecommuting, work-
Southeast Washington Economic Development Association at-home, e-commerce
and more.
This project allows County law enforcement access
to port security cameras and equipment, and
puts them on par with the City of Clarkston police
department for access to information. Increased
cooperation is desired and necessary in a world
of shrinking funds. The switch to an e-education
system in the public schools (K-12) requires
broadband. This project allows more residents
access, so students can work outside public library
and school hours. Whether it’s an employer filing
tax forms, a family looking to purchase their first
home, or a retired citizen responding on social
security or medical issues, the increasing reliance
on digital communications makes broadband access
essential.
The Port of Clarkston completed this project in August 2020.
CERB Match Actual # of Connections Actual # of ISPs
$414,570 $157,200 345 11
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Clallam - Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe EDA
In 2019, CERB approved a $225,000 loan and a $225,000 grant to the Jamestown
S’Klallam Tribe for the Jamestown Cell Tower Project. This Rural Broadband
program project consists of site preparation, fiber build and tower construction
of a “carrier ready” tower that can support several 5G carriers, multiple wireless
broadband ISPs to provide services to residents, businesses, Tribal government,
administration and Tribal enterprises, as well as public safety entities such as
the Clallam County Fire and Sheriff’s Departments. Their partner Internet Service
Provider is Jamestown Networks (JNET). CERB funds were matched by $150,000 in
local resources.
Blyn and the surrounding areas at the head of Sequim Bay have little to no cell
coverage from any carriers and limited broadband connectivity. This lack of service
impacts communication and safety for over 500 Tribal employees working at the Tribal government,, the Tribal library,
the Tribal Resort business,
the Longhouse Market
“The Blyn area and the area that encompasses the head of Sequim Bay does not
and Deli, the Tribal Artisan
have adequate cellular phone coverage for residents, businesses, tribal employees
and Gift Shops, the Tribal
or travelers on Highway 101. Cellular phones and a good cellular signal can make
Seafood operation as well
a huge difference in emergency situations. Clallam County Fire District 3 also uses
as Tribal fishermen and
cellular coverage to provide connectivity to its mobile units for computer aided
the Little Brown Church
dispatch and electronic patient care reporting. In addition to improving the cellular
of Blyn. , Various tourism-
coverage in that area, Clallam County Fire District 3 is very interested in using the
based companies that
tower to mount an antenna and associated equipment to improve our emergency
operate in the area Bed
radio system coverage in the Blyn area. We currently have a staffed station located
and Breakfasts, etc., are
at the head of Sequim Bay and our emergency radio communications for that station
also affected.
and the units located there are poor at best.”
- Ben Andrews, Fire Chief The lack of service also
Clallam County Fire District 3 impacts communication
and safety for the Dental
Clinic, which serves more
Medicaid patients than any other clinic on the Olympia
Peninsula, Clallam Fire Department #3, and the Public
Safety and Justice Center, which houses the Clallam
County Sheriff. The Tribe’s children’s program has 20
kids during the school year and an additional 54 kids in
the summer. Because of COVID 19 especially, learning
has moved towards virtual learning devices. The lack of
wireless coverage on the South campus prohibits the use
of these technologies.
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe project was officially
completed as of October 2020.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$450,000 $150,000 214 3
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Clark - Port of Ridgefield
In 2016, CERB approved a $50,000 grant to the Port of Ridgefield
for the Dark Fiber Optics Needs Assessment. This Planning program
project consists of a feasibility study to assess the need, cost, and
rate of return related to constructing a fiber optic broadband “loop”
around the Ridgefield Port District. CERB funds were matched by
$50,000 in local resources.
In 2019, CERB approved a $473,250 loan and a $473,250 grant
to the Port of Ridgefield for the Discovery Corridor Phase I project. The project consists of the construction of
approximately 25.5 miles of aerial and buried fiber along the Discovery Corridor to serve the City of Ridgefield.
Their partner Internet Service Provider is Wholesail Networks. CERB funds were matched by $315,500 in local
resources.
Fast and reliable broadband services are essential to the economic vitality of Southwest Washington’s Discovery
Corridor where economic growth has been affected by inadequate broadband access. The Port of Ridgefield is
looking to change this
dynamic by investing in
“The addition of open-access fiber optic infrastructure in our area will address dark fiber infrastructure
the detrimental lack of ubiquitous, high-capacity broadband connectivity – which to promote world-
is a growing impediment to private sector job investment and economic growth class, high performance
in Ridgefield. Additionally, state-of-the-art fiber infrastructure is critical to the economic development
current and future success of educational programs as well as efficient emergency in the Corridor.
preparedness and response in our community. For these reasons, CREDC supports Businesses need fast
the Port’s work to build a high-capacity, high-speed and resilient broadband and reliable Internet
backbone in Ridgefield and the Discovery Corridor.” connections that allow
- Jennifer Baker, President e-commerce and
CREDC – Columbia River Economic Development Council online processing and
transactions in order
to stay competitive.
The Discovery Corridor has excellent infrastructure to serve business growth, with the exception of a dark fiber
network. Area businesses have expressed strong support and real-time need for expanded broadband to serve
existing and planned business expansion and modernization activities.
Washington State University Vancouver requires additional broadband services in order to transfer data between
campuses; expand important programs, such as medical and media-related studies; and provide Wi-Fi bandwidth
for students. Clark College is expanding their Ridgefield campus, and improved broadband is required to support
new programs, such as mechatronics, advanced manufacturing, advanced composites, health care, and others.
The Ridgefield School District has developed a dark fiber network to connect its facilities, and provides all students
with tablets for online materials and textbooks, yet fiber is not available to serve students’ homes. High-capacity
Internet allows the use of a wide variety of applications with positive impacts for people’s everyday lives and
the broader economy. Whether the operation is a small business or a multinational conglomerate, broadband
applications continue to change its way of doing business. The backbone will also be able to service police, sheriff,
fire, and emergency services. Another benefit will be for medical clinics in Ridgefield that require higher broadband
speeds than currently offered for telemedicine to be used.
The Port of Ridgefield project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$946,500 $315,500 6,097 7
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Cowlitz - Port of Woodland
In 2017, CERB approved a $50,000 grant to the Port of
Woodland for the Dark Fiber Feasibility and Market Analysis
study. This project consists of a feasibility study and market
analysis to determine the practicality of constructing the
dark fiber infrastructure for two routes independently, the
Return on Investment (ROI) for infrastructure, and the market needs based on the rural makeup of the routes. CERB
funds were matched by $25,000 in local resources.
In 2020, CERB approved a $375,000 loan and a $375,000 grant to the Port of Woodland for the Ariel to Cougar
Build. This project consists of engineering and construction of dark fiber infrastructure on aerial poles with last mile
components between Ariel and Cougar along highway 503. Their partner Internet Service Providers are Wholesail
Networks and Ziply. CERB funds were matched by $187,500 in local resources.
Due to the lack of
providers and consistent “The ability to provide critical infrastructure like fiber, is necessary for attracting and
affordable internet retaining industries, ensuring public safety, and access to education and workforce
services, the impact on development in rural communities. The Port of Woodland Commission will provide
economic growth could be the matching funds through cash reserves. The route is one of two areas studied
at 6.4% per the Cowlitz- from the 2017 study, funded partially from CERB Dark Fiber funding, to connect
Wahkiakum Council of Woodland fiber to homes and businesses outside the Woodland city limits and
Governments (CWCOG) within the Port District. Currently, the Port district experiences higher than average
study in fields like utilities, unemployment, lower than average household income, and higher than average
tourism, professional rates of poverty in comparison to the state. Yet, potential growth in residential
services and scientific housing up State Route 503 is pulling the last of capacity on established lines with
study. The largest impact the potential of 400 plus homes within area route in the near future. During these
would be on potential unusual times of COVID-19, the necessity of dependable internet with acceptable
growth of micro and small speeds for telecommuting and tele-education has been trying for these businesses
businesses along the and residents. The potential development of dark fiber infrastructure will enable
route. With more people residents, businesses and agencies access to future cell and internet services from
moving into the Woodland the private market through public investment of the leasing of fiber by the Port of
area and those moving Woodland.”
along the route desiring - Ted Sprague, President
more rural setting but Cowlitz Economic Development Council
requiring technology, the
growth for residential
could be significant. There are approximately 15 traditional businesses in the area: restaurant, bar, campground,
dam, water district, school, gas stations, grocery mart and other small businesses. It is difficult to identify the work-
at-home or telecommuter opportunities that this project would enable, because both are impossible at this time
due to current broadband connectivity.
The PacifiCorp dams and public access areas generate 400,000 visitors annually to the campgrounds and lacks
broadband connectivity, adding to the need for accessibility for public safety, recreation and tourism and the
services to those operations. The lack of accessible high speed internet has been recognized with COVID-19 and
the requirements of educating at home. Woodland School District has had to make accommodations to numerous
families with paper copies and handouts to students without access.
The Port of Woodland project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$750,000 $187,500 115 3
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Garfield - Port of Garfield
In 2019, CERB approved a $412,500 loan and $137,500 grant to the Port of Garfield
County for the Pomeroy Broadband Project. This Rural Broadband program project
consists of engineering and construction of dark fiber infrastructure on aerial poles
with last mile components in the City of Pomeroy. Their partner Internet Service
Provider is Pocket iNet Communications, Inc. CERB funds were matched by $300,000
in local resources.
Garfield County currently has broadband infrastructure that is unaffordable or
insufficient for the needs of the community. While some of the anchor institutions
have broadband fiber, most of the county is limited to aging copper systems that
exceed the distance limitations for all except the slowest DSL services. Common speeds for rural Garfield County
do not exceed 15 Mbps. The residents and most of the businesses and community suffer inadequate or unreliable
necessary broadband services. It is critical that their citizens have access to reliable, high-speed internet services
to support their businesses and also their needs for information, education, healthcare and safety. It currently
proves difficult to get
any commitments
“Our support is based upon the understanding of the local economy and the strategic from current providers
value that broadband throughout the county will ultimately accomplish. We have regarding upgrades to
been working with the Port of Garfield, the City of Pomeroy, and Garfield County over their infrastructure.
the past years to improve the economic climate. The development and expansion of
broadband is supported through the planning that has been performed over time, Pomeroy is located near
through the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) process.” the Blue Mountains,
- Jack Peasley, Garfield County Managing Director so it would improve
Southeast Washington Economic Development Association command centers for
fire and other disasters.
They have a high number of retirees - this would
allow access to health records, telemedicine, and
use of digital healthcare devices for improved health.
This project would open up online learning programs
for those in and out of high school. Students would
be able to perform school assignments at home,
businesses can deploy online training programs and
apprentice programs, and online health classes would
be available. The citizens of Pomeroy would be able to
participate in the digital world. Everything from taking
classes and doing homework online to having access to a world of information and entertainment. Their citizens
would come closer to what urban citizens have access to now.
As a result of this project moving forward, Garfield County committed funds to extend the Port’s backbone to the
Garfield County Fairgrounds and reach another twenty-five homes along this path. The design for this extension is
complete and permitting is underway.
Three providers have signed master lease agreements with the Port of Garfield to sell internet services over the
Port’s fiber system. The Port of Garfield project is currently under construction and the anticipated completion date
is December 31, 2020.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$550,000 $300,000 684 4
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Kitsap - PUD #1 of Kitsap County
In 2019, CERB approved a $500,000 loan and a $500,000 grant to the Public
Utility District #1 of Kitsap County for the Last Mile Broadband Big Valley project.
This rural broadband program project consists of construction of broadband
infrastructure to Big Valley, which includes engineering, permitting, construction,
and material procurement. Their partner Internet Service Providers are Advanced Stream Broadband, iFiber,
Net253, North Olympic Peninsula Data Centers, and Telebyte Northwest as noted at KPUD.BROADBANDPORTAL.
NET. CERB funds were matched by $420,000 in local resources.
Of the 102 residents who responded to the Kitsap PUD countywide survey and the 36 that have responded
most recently to a survey about Big Valley and the grant specifically, all have stated that they do not have access
to broadband. The FCC map shows that there is broadband availability, but both the Kitsap PUD data and the
residents themselves state there is not. Most residents stated that they could not perform simple tasks, including
downloading homework files, video conferencing, or even posting to social media. There are multiple families
with pre-school to college-aged children. In 2019 there are just over 200 lots with 17 businesses, including home-
based businesses and
13 telecommuters in the
service area pre Covid-19. “This project is centered on Big Valley Road, extending their fiber optic
These businesses depend infrastructure to 145 lots. Lot occupancy includes at least three stand-alone
on reliable high-speed businesses, ten home-based businesses, 12 telecommuters and 143 homes. The
broadband access to expansion of home-based businesses, consulting jobs, gig jobs, and telecommuting
operate their businesses, will likely lead to an increased demand for broadband. Homes with school-age
whether it is to upload children also benefit greatly from access to the internet. Digital learning tools,
files, or to allow customers the ability to check in with instructors, and research for projects provides another
to connect, broadband level in their learning infrastructure. KEDA and KPUD are strategic partners as we
is essential for their position Kitsap County for technology growth and access. Providing the level playing
day-to-day operations. field that broadband creates cannot be underestimated. KEDA is excited about the
In 2020 the demand expansion of broadband to those areas unserved and underserved.”
for telecommuting - Kathy S. Cocus, Business Development Director
has increased as more KEDA – Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
companies are requiring
many of their employees to work from home.
Having access to a reliable network will ensure residents are able to contact first responders. In North Kitsap School
District, where Big Valley is located, students are encouraged to use online systems at home. This includes multiple
math, reading, social studies, and other sites. In higher grades, it’s mandatory to use online materials to succeed.
In 2020 the need became more apparent as the students are unable to attend in person classes and now rely on
distance learning. According to the residents surveyed, the DSL connections that are available to most residents are
providing less than 3 Mbps download speeds and are unreliable.
The Public Utility District #1 of Kitsap County project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$1,000,000 $420,000 158 4
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Mason - Mason County PUD 3 (1)
In 2018, CERB approved a $483,325 loan and a $483,324 grant to Mason
PUD 3 for the Mason County Rural Broadband Fiber Expansion project. This
rural broadband project consists of construction and extension of ready-to-
connect fiber networks to six unserved rural communities in Mason County.
Mason PUD 3 operates an open access network and is partnering with
Hood Canal Communications, iFiber Communications, Advanced Stream,
and other ISPs on this project. CERB funds were matched by $911,324 in
local resources.
The project locations that have been identified are very rural. There is no other broadband infrastructure out there;
existing DSL does not meet speed standards. Rural employers and cottage industries make up 49% of employers and
78% of the employed workforce in Mason County. Employers with strong needs for broadband include the Bingham
Creek Fish Hatchery, Schafer State Park, Girl Scouts’ Camp Lyle McLeod, Campbell Enterprises, Salish Seafoods, The
Raucus Group, and Tahuya River Valley Community Center.
Gigabit broadband
access allows for
“The Squaxin Island Tribe has a particular interest in the success of this application telemedicine for citizens
because the proposed project will extend gigabit speed broadband to an area that can’t make the
on Harstine Island that serves Salish Seafoods, a division of the Tribe’s Island long drive into the
Enterprises, Inc. … As of right now there are no service providers able to provide doctor, particularly the
those speeds to Harstine Island, and, by extension, none available to Salish Seafoods. elderly. We are seeing
… A thriving Salish Seafoods is critical to the retention of jobs and expansion of this becoming even
employment opportunities that are core elements that support the mission of the more important in the
Squaxin Island Tribe and its enterprises.” midst of the COVID-19
- Arnold Cooper, Council Chairman, Squaxin Island Tribe pandemic. Public safety
is improved by using Wi-
Fi calling on cell phones
where there is no cell coverage. Joe Fernandez of Washington State Parks has indicated that his team has better
communication access at Schafer State Park since the completion of the project and the installation of a wireless
access point. Students from K-12 through college are required to have high-speed broadband access for research,
completion of assignments, distance learning, and participation in classroom discussions. This project has been
leveraged to install a free Public Wi-Fi hotspot in Southwest Mason County to provide immediate access to high-
speed broadband in that community while homes are getting connected. Just as electrification was essential to rural
communities decades ago, citizens can survive and thrive in the modern economy only if they have affordable high-
speed broadband internet connections. The project areas consist of over 500 households that will be within reach of
the PUD 3 fiber optic network.
The Mason PUD #3 project has reached several major milestones this year. The Southwest Mason County areas
including Fish Hatchery Road, Ripplewood, Ford Loop Road, Matlock-Brady Road, Satsop Maple Glen, the Schafer
State Park area, Haven Drive, and Lillie Road now have a brand-new fiber distribution network serving about 300
homes and home-based businesses. New customers are being connected in these areas every day. PUD #3 received
50 applications in the first several weeks of availability. The Tahuya River Valley project, which will bring fiber to
about 225 homes, is currently under construction. The Lake Christine and Island View projects will be going out to
bid shortly.
The Mason County PUD 3 project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$816,649 $911,324 523 7
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Mason - Mason County PUD 3 (2)
In 2019, CERB approved a $1,000,000 loan and a $1,000,000 grant to
Mason PUD 3 for the Mason County Rural Broadband Fiber Expansion
Phase 2 project. This rural broadband program project consists of
construction of ready-to-connect fiber networks to six unserved rural
communities in Mason County, allowing access for improved education,
economic development, public safety, and telehealth services. Mason PUD
3 operates an open access network and is partnering with Hood Canal
Communications, iFiber Communications, Advanced Stream, and others as
their ISPs on this project. CERB funds were matched by $689,260 in local resources.
The project locations that have been identified are Panther Lake, Tiger Lake, Mission Lake, Dana Drive & Briscoe
Point, Phillips Road, Totten Shores, and the surrounding areas. These are very rural. There is no other broadband
infrastructure out there, and existing DSL does not meet speed standards. Rural employers and cottage industries
make up 49% of employers and 78% of the employed workforce in Mason County. Employers with strong needs
for broadband include the
North Mason Regional Fire
Authority Tiger Lake Station; “With Mason County being among the most rural counties in the state, access to
TriLakes Community Center; broadband will support every aspect of our communities including educational
Totten Shores Improvement access, telemedicine, and business competitive advantage. The award will fund
Club; Representative extension of gigabit speed broadband to six communities in Mason County and the
Kilmer’s Office Staff; Palo benefits will be wide reaching.”
Alto Networks; Thian’s - Jennifer Baria, Executive Director
Thai Fusion; and various EDCMason (the Economic Development Council of Mason County)
professional services,
including portfolio managers,
tech startup advisers, and local government
telecommuters. Also impacted are shellfish
industry workers, the hospitality industry, and
many others.
Gigabit broadband access allows for telemedicine
for citizens that can’t make the long drive into the
doctor, especially the elderly needing frequent
trips. Public safety is improved by using Wi-Fi
calling on cell phones where there is no cell
coverage. Today’s students, up through college
and continuing education, are required to have
high speed broadband access for research,
completion of assignments, distance learning, Justin Holzgrove, Mason County PUD 3/Virtual Ribbon Cutting for Phase 1 Project
and participation in classroom discussions. Gigabit
fiber removes this barrier. The project area consists of 672 households and businesses that are near or within
reach of existing PUD 3 fiber optic network, and are served by PUD 3 overhead electric distribution and poles
or underground facilities with fiber conduit. This allows the PUD 3 streamline installation at less cost than other
potential providers.
The Mason PUD #3 project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$2,000,000 $689,260 675 6
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Pacific - Port of Willapa Harbor
In 2019, CERB approved a $48,750 loan and a
$48,750 grant to the Port of Willapa Harbor for
the Raymond Port Dock Fiber Optic Extension.
This rural broadband program project consists
of construction of approximately 2,400 feet
of fiber from the Pacific County PUD backbone system to the Raymond Port Dock Industrial Area, to support the
Harbor Trade & Technology Center (HTTC). Their partner Internet Service Provider is Silver Star Telecom. CERB funds
were matched by $32,500 in local resources.
South Bend School District and Raymond School District approved the implementation of a joint CTE (Career &
Technical Education) partnership between both school districts. Targeted to begin during the 2019-20 school year,
Raymond and South Bend will use engineering curriculum from Project Lead the Way, (PLTW.org) as well as both
schools’ current construction programs. One of the goals in developing a joint school district program included
finding a central location that could accommodate the type of hands-on learning and vocational training desired.
The Port of Willapa Harbor has a 9,000 square foot Port building that could be utilized. However, the Port building
and property do not have adequate broadband capacity for the Technology Center. The internet speeds currently
available are very low.
The businesses need to
“The Pacific County Economic Development Council is pleased to support the
have access to the high-
proposed fiber optic broadband extension to the Port to the proposed educational
speed broadband this
training center being developed in partnership with the Port and the South Bend
project will provide and
School District. Access to high speed broadband is critical to any business or
for the new technology
educational venture now and in the future. This proposal will bring increased
center higher speeds
capacity access to current and future port businesses, the port office, and the
are mandatory. This
educational training center.”
service will also make
- James R. Sayce, Former Executive Director
Pacific County Economic Development Council this industrial area
much more viable for
new businesses.
The impetus for this project is the development of
the HTTC. This center will be operated by the local
schools and will provide currently unavailable training
programs for high school students, as well as the
larger community. The HTTC will be a cooperative
venture between the Raymond School District (RSD),
the South Bend School District (SBSD) and the Port of
Willapa Harbor. Its primary purpose is to give students
in RSD and SBSD training and simulated real life work
experience in design, construction, and operating a
business. It will have a variety of tools such as CNC
machines, 3-D printers, a range of online courses and trained staff, none of which are now available locally.
The Port of Willapa Harbor project was completed October 2019.
2020 Update: The extension of broadband fiber to the Harbor Trade & Technology Center HTTC also resulted in an
additional 9 client businesses at the Port of Willapa having broadband fiber access.
CERB Match Actual # of Connections Actual # of ISPs
$97,500 $32,500 11 2
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Skagit - Port of Skagit County
In 2017, CERB approved a $50,000 grant to the Port of Skagit
County for the Skagit County Dark Fiber Optic Assessment and
Feasibility Study. This Planning program project consists of a
feasibility study for construction of a community dark fiber optic
network throughout Skagit County, linking existing infrastructure and expanding infrastructure to underserved areas
of the county. CERB funds were matched by $50,000 in local resources.
In 2018, CERB approved a $500,000 loan and a $500,000 grant to the Port of Skagit County for the Skagit Community
Fiber Optic Backbone project. This Rural Broadband program project consists of Construction of aerial fiber on existing
poles to premises within the Towns of Lyman, Hamilton, and Concrete, and the Community of Marblemount. Their
partner Internet Service Provider is Zipley.
In 2020, PWB approved a $1,687,500 loan and a $1,687,500
grant for Sauk-Suiattle Construction project. Design, permitting,
and construction of 8 miles of aerial fiber between the Town
of Concrete and the Community of Rockport, and 13 miles
of underground fiber between Rockport and a point 1 mile south of the Sauk-Suiattle tribe where existing fiber
optic infrastructure will be met. Approximately 0.6 mile of underground FTTP construction within the Sauk-Suiattle
Community and approximately 1 mile of aerial FTTP construction within the Town of Rockport.
CERB funds were matched by $3,6969,800 by funds from PWB and local resources.
Several rural areas and
east county communities,
“The lack of broadband has been an obstacle to recruitment, retention and
including Lyman, Hamilton,
expansion of businesses and continued inadequacies in this area will preclude
and Concrete lack access
future success. Skagit County’s target sectors of advanced manufacturing, maritime,
to fiber optics in significant
aerospace and agriculture all depend on fast and reliable communications to
ways and are desperately
compete in the economy. Indeed, even small-scale entrepreneurs and home-based
in need of economic
businesses and telecommuters share this need.”
opportunity growth. The
- John B. Sternlicht, CEO
Town of Concrete has
Economic Development Association of Skagit County (EDASC)
identified 48 businesses
that need improved
broadband service. The initial project is estimated to connect 15 businesses in downtown Concrete with future plans
to expand services. The Town of Concrete is located in a geographically isolated, rural area, where residents have to
commute 30 miles or more to reach urban employment cores. The potential to operate a successful home-based
business or small business with online sales capability is a significant economic opportunity for this area. Reliable,
affordable high-speed broadband access is critical for this reason.
Communities win because they gain access to high-speed broadband sooner than they would if the Port
was not involved. And because the fiber is open access, consumers may get a
choice of providers, allowing for competition that improves service. Similar to rural
electrification in the mid-20th century, enabling businesses and families to have access
to adequate carrier-grade broadband will permit them to enter the stream of commerce
and compete globally. Without it, competitiveness is impossible. Health, public safety,
and education are all impacted by the lack of reliable high-speed broadband service in
this area.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$1,000,000 $3,696,800 1,307 11
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Thurston - Nisqually Indian Tribe
In 2019, CERB approved a $450,000 loan and a $150,000 grant to the
Nisqually Indian Tribe for the Nisqually Community Broadband Project. The
rural broadband project consists of construction of approximately 4.8 miles of
above and below ground fiber to serve the Nisqually Indian Tribe reservation.
The project estimates that 111 connections in the project area will have
increased internet speed up to 1G/1G, and increase the number of ISPs
available from zero to one, when the project is completed. CERB funds were
matched by $200,000 in local resources.
The broadband project will provide increased access to broadband services to a number of tribal businesses,
including the tribe’s convenience store, the tribe’s construction enterprise, and the tribe’s communications
enterprise. Also served will be the tenants in the tribe’s phase II Nisqually markets project, in which several
tribal owned businesses (copying and printing, seafood sales) have been provided retail space. In order for these
businesses to continue to grow, they will need access to better broadband services than are currently available,
that can accommodate
their planned expanded
“The Nisqually Tribe in 2016 completed a broadband feasibility assessment for activities.
the reservation area, with the finding that high-speed internet service is currently
not available to Nisqually community residents. The feasibility assessment The project will provide
also determined that the most effective means of securing high-speed internet improved access to
services for the community is for the Tribe to take the lead in project planning and broadband services for
development, in conjunction with available grant and loan funding available from the Tribe’s new health
state and federal programs.” clinic and Elders Center.
- Nisqually Indian Tribe Resolution 126-18 The project will provide
Signed December 5, 2018 improved access to
broadband services for
the Tribe’s educational
facilities and programs (Library, Northwest Indian College, Head Start, and Tutoring). Community residents and tribal
facilities will have better access to broadband services in their homes and at their work.
In 2019 and 2020, the Nisqually Tribe noticed there was a lack of connectivity in their neighboring rural communities.
The Tribe came to CERB for three separate planning studies to work with these communities and to address these
issues.
Nisqually Broadband Regional Feasibility Project – Proposal 1. This project consists of a feasibility study to review
the potential viability of a Fiber-Optic Open Access Network (OPN) in the Thurston County towns of Roy, Yelm,
and McKenna and the surrounding areas, to include analysis of the project concept, financial feasibility, permitting
requirements, regional market, and sustainability. CERB awarded a $50,000 grant and funds were matched by
$16,667 in local resources.
Nisqually Broadband Regional Feasibility Project – Proposal 2. The project consists of a feasibility study to review the
potential viability of a Fiber-Optic Open Access Network (OPN) in the Thurston County towns of Rainier and Tenino
and the surrounding areas, to include analysis of the project concept, financial feasibility, permitting requirements,
regional market, and sustainability. CERB awarded a $50,000 grant and funds were matched by $16,667 in local
resources.
Nisqually Broadband Regional Feasibility Study – Proposal 3. This project consists of a feasibility study to review
the potential viability of a Fiber-Optic Open Access Network (OPN) in the Thurston County town of Tenino, west
to Interstate 5, and the surrounding areas north to the Olympia Airport, to include analysis of the project concept,
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financial feasibility, permitting requirements, regional market, and sustainability. CERB awarded a $50,000 grant and
funds were matched by $16,667 in local resources.
The Tribe also has a broadband construction company, Nisqually Communications Services, Government Group,
that not only constructs their broadband projects, but also other regional broadband projects. With the demand
for a qualified workforce, the Tribe partnered with RedLine Communications who created a hands on training
program, which has created a future workforce for Nisqually Communications, transitioning soldiers, and other
broadband construction companies.
The Nisqually Tribe project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$600,000 $200,000 111 1
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Whatcom - Port of Bellingham
In 2018, CERB approved a $50,000 grant to the Port of Bellingham
for the Rural Broadband Feasibility Study. This planning program
project consists of a feasibility study to identify which areas in
Whatcom County are unserved or underserved by broadband,
and to identify the most feasible path to extend broadband
infrastructure to these communities, and identify existing
infrastructure and needed infrastructure to implement a
countywide broadband system. CERB funds were matched by $30,000 in local resources.
In 2019, the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved a $584,391 loan and a $584,390 grant
to the Port of Bellingham for the Whatcom County Rural Broadband Construction Project. This Rural Broadband
program project consists of engineering and construction of 40.6 miles of open access dark fiber route, to
serve unserved/underserved Cedarville and Cedarville East. Their partner Internet Service Provider is Noel
Communications. CERB
“In Whatcom County, we have many rural communities who either do not have funds were matched
broadband access or have it but the speed is inadequate. Like water, roads, and by $869,415 in local
electricity, broadband is of fundamental importance to social and economic resources.
development. Increasing capacity is essential to the economic growth of Whatcom
County. It will enable businesses in our mostly rural county to thrive and compete in There are
an increasingly digital world.” approximately 30
- Don Goldberg, Director, Regional Economic Partnership businesses that are
Port of Bellingham located along this
initial route, that range
from agriculture, to
trucking companies, to retail businesses. Most of them are at speeds below 25 Mbps, with just a few over that
speed. The increased internet will enable them to grow their businesses, and create a better online presence for
their customers. There will be improved opportunities for businesses to relocate in this area, due to its proximity to
Highways 542 and 9, and Skagit County. Providing broadband will have a significant positive impact on the economy.
This project will be vital in increasing the opportunity for small in-home businesses and for telecommuters, as well.
First responders rely on cell service when responding to calls in rural areas, and service is severely lacking in those
areas throughout the county. The lack of cell coverage makes it challenging when responding to calls and limits
community members’ access to 911. Cell towers not connected to fiber add to the limited cell coverage. Many
students in the area do not have access to broadband internet due to affordability and availability. This project will
provide them with accessibility and level the disparity between those who have internet and those who do not.
Businesses will be able to grow. Community members will be able to engage in the digital age. Children will have
increased access to additional educational tools to advance their education. The community as a whole will be
safer.
The Port of Bellingham project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$1,168,781 $869,415 751 6
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Whitman - Port of Whitman County
In 2018, the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) approved a $1,000,000 loan and
a $1,000,000 grant to the Port of Whitman County for the Last Mile Fiber Construction project.
This Rural Broadband program project consists of construction of aerial fiber on existing poles to
five rural communities in Whitman County. Their partner Internet Service Provider at the time
of award was Noel Communications, now Wholesail Networks. CERB funds were matched by
$2,000,000 in local resources.
In 2020, the Port of Whitman County partnered with Ziply Fiber and negotiated an irrevocable
right of use agreement (IRU), enabling the Port to expand the scope of work and have a greater
impact with CERB investment.
To be constructed under the IRU:
Construction of aerial fiber on existing poles to five rural communities in Whitman County. Communities:
Oakesdale, Palouse, Rosalia, Garfield, Tekoa
Approximately: 1,423 connections.
To be constructed by the Port of Whitman County:
Construction of mid-mile fiber backbone to:
• Albion to Hwy 195 to existing tower on Halpin Rd (12.43 miles)
• Garfield to existing tower on Silver Creek Rd (5.67 miles)
• Hwy 27 (outside Garfield) to tower on Bunny Rd (.89 miles)
Design, permitting and construction of the additional fiber extensions listed below:
• Plaza, WA -- S 36510 Old SR 195 (.25 miles)
• Oakesdale Windmill Tower (6.5 miles)
• Chase Rd Tower (4 miles)
• Lamont Tower Site (9 miles)
• Lamont Tower to Anchor Institutions (1 miles)
Approximately: 1,552 connections
At the time of the initial
application, theincumbent “The Port’s proposed last mile network has the potential to improve the quality
telco in these rural of life in these remote communities, by allowing them access to high-quality and
communities would not affordable broadband services. The Port’s project aligns with SEWEDA’s (CEDS),
invest the capital for this Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. … Installing fiber and encouraging
project, because there was the development of broadband infrastructure countywide, is essential for Whitman
not an economy of scale County residents and business owners, and will provide higher quality opportunities
for them to do so and it to the lives of those who have access to broadband service.”
would erode their existing - Sarah McKnight, Whitman County Managing Director
copper-based platform, Southeast Washington Economic Development Association (SEWEDA)
leaving a low revenue
margin. Someone else
needed to take this technology forward. Residents in these communities have been very vocal about their desire
for better services. There are over 182 businesses and 2,766 homes located across these communities. Agricultural-
based markets in these communities rely on digital commerce and required broadband capacity and reliability.
Washington State University and large employers in Pullman have started initiatives to support work-at-home to
reduce their carbon footprint. Today’s economy offers many opportunities for home-based businesses. Upload
speeds that are not existent today in these communities are essential to the telecommuting, work-at-home, and
e-commerce business sectors. For these communities to remain competitive or ideally grow, fiber to the premise is
an excellent economic development and marketing tool.
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Whitman - Port of Whitman County (continued)
The local community hospital districts are supported by hospitals in Colfax and Pullman.
Remote medical clinics in these communities require higher broadband speeds than
currently offered for telemedicine to be used. The switch to an e-education system
in our public schools requires broadband usage and this project will make it available
in homes, so students can access school work outside of the public library hours
and school hours. Urban speed broadband telecommunications is essential to rural
America to stay vibrant, both for economic development and quality of life within the community. Our educational
system requires broadband speeds greater than currently available in these communities for every child fifth
grade and above. Today’s economy of living wage jobs has many offerings for work-at-home careers that can be
supported by the workforce in these rural communities. The Port’s partnership with the internet service provider
builds infrastructure that permits speeds of 1G/1G at prices that are competitive with urban rates. The project is a
commitment to the longevity of these communities and the existing and potential workforce residing within them.
The Port of Whitman County project is currently under construction.
CERB Match Est # of Connections Est # of ISPs
$2,000,000 $2,043,800 2,975 6
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County & Legislative District Totals
County Investments
Number of Est # of
County CERB Grant CERB Loan Match Project Total
Projects Connections
Asotin 1 351 $207,285 $207,285 $157,200 $571,770
Clallam 1 214 $225,000 $225,000 $150,000 $600,000
Clark 1 6,097 $473,250 $473,250 $315,500 $1,262,000
Cowlitz 1 115 $375,000 $375,000 $187,500 $937,500
Garfield 1 684 $137,500 $412,500 $300,000 $850,000
Kitsap 1 158 $500,000 $500,000 $420,000 $1,420,000
Mason 2 1,198 $1,408,324 $1,408,325 $1,600,584 $4,417,233
Pacific 1 11 $48,750 $48,750 $32,500 $130,000
Skagit 1 1,307 $500,000 $500,000 $2,300,000 $3,300,000
Thurston 1 111 $150,000 $450,000 $200,000 $800,000
Whatcom 1 751 $584,390 $584,391 $869,415 $2,038,196
Whitman 1 2,975 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,043,800 $4,043,800
GRAND TOTALS 13 13,972 $5,609,499 $6,184,501 $8,576,499 $20,370,499
Legislative District Investments
Number of Number of
Leg District CERB Grant CERB Loan Match Project Total
Projects Connections
2 1 111 $150,000 $450,000 $200,000 $800,000
9 3 4,010 $1,344,785 $1,619,785 $2,501,000 $5,465,570
10 1 1,307 $500,000 $500,000 $2,300,000 $3,300,000
18 1 6,097 $473,250 $473,250 $315,500 $1,262,000
19 1 11 $48,750 $48,750 $32,500 $130,000
20 1 115 $375,000 $375,000 $187,500 $937,500
23 1 158 $500,000 $500,000 $420,000 $1,420,000
24 1 214 $225,000 $225,000 $150,000 $600,000
35 2 1,198 $1,408,324 $1,408,325 $1,600,584 $4,417,233
42 1 751 $584,390 $584,391 $869,415 $2,038,196
GRAND TOTALS 13 13,972 $5,609,499 $6,184,501 $8,576,499 $20,370,499
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5-Year Project Tracking
CERB will track number of connections, number of internet service providers, and the speed of the connection
for each project for a period of five years after the construction project is complete.
Between the prior legislative report and September 2020 (the cut-off date for inclusion in this report), CERB
has approved 10 new projects, they are shown among those listed below. Please note the following items:
• In the CERB Applicant column, the symbol (†) indicates the 10 projects funded since the 2018 Legislative
Report.
• In the CERB Applicant column, the symbol ( ) indicates the project is complete and the actual outcomes
are listed below.
Community Economic Revitalization Board
Rural Broadband Project Investment Overview
$11,794,00 Invested
13 Projects
43 Communities
13,972 Connections
64 ISPs
5 Towers
292 Miles of Fiber
$844 Cost per
Connection
$907,231 Avg Project
Investment
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5-Year Project Tracking
ASOTIN
Port of Clarkston†▪ Project Title:Port of Clarkston to City of Asotin+ Fiber Expansion
Project
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
3/21/2019 $207,285 $207,285 $414,570 $157,200 $571,770
Before CERB Project
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
300 <25/3 45 <100/20 6 <25/3 3
ACTUALS
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
295 1/1G 41 1/1G 9 1/1G 11
ACT # of Connections 345 Estimated cost per connection $1,202
CLALLAM
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Project Title: Jamestown Cell Tower Project (emergency
Economic Development Authority† management)
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
5/16/2019 $225,000 $225,000 $450,000 $150,000 $600,000
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
200 0/0 10 0/0 4 0/0
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
200 25/5 10 25/5 4 25/5 3
Est # of Connections 214 Estimated cost per connection $2,103
CLARK
Port of Ridgefield† Project Title: Discovery Corridor Phase I
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
11/21/2019 $473,250 $473,250 $946,500 $315,500 $1,262,000
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
5,686 <25/3 399 <25/3 12 <25/3 4
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
5,686 1/1G 399 1/1G 12 1/1G 7
Est # of Connections 6,097 Estimated cost per connection $155
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5-Year Project Tracking
COWLITZ
Port of Woodland† Project Title: Ariel to Cougar Build
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
7/16/2020 $375,000 $375,000 $750,000 $187,500 $937,500
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
100 <10/1 13 <10/1 2 <10/1 2
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
100 1/1G 13 1/1G 2 1/1G 3
Est # of Connections 115 Estimated cost per connection $6,522
GARFIELD
Port of Garfield† Project Title: Pomeroy Broadband Project
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
1/17/2019 $412,500 $137,500 $550,000 $300,000 $850,000
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
598 <25/3 78 <100/20 8 <100/20 3
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
598 1/1G 78 1/1G 8 1/1G 4
Est # of Connections 684 Estimated cost per connection $804
KITSAP
PUD #1 of Kitsap County† Project Title: Last Mile Broadband Big Valley Project
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
5/16/2019 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $420,000 $1,420,000
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
141 <10/1 17 <10/1 <100/20 1
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
141 1/1G 17 1/1G 1/1G 6
Est # of Connections 158 Estimated cost per connection $6,329
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5-Year Project Tracking
MASON
Mason County PUD 3 Project Title: Mason County Rural Broadband Fiber Expansion
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
9/20/2018 $408,325 $408,324 $816,649 $911,324 $1,727,973
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
500 <10/1 20 <10/1 3 <10/1 1
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
500 1/1G 20 1/1G 3 1/1G 7
Est # of Connections 523 Estimated cost per connection $1,561
Mason County PUD 3† Project Title: Mason County Rural Broadband Fiber Expansion
Phase 2
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant (7TOTAL
communities
CERB and surrounding
Match areas)
Total Project Cost
5/16/2019 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $689,260 $2,689,260
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
625 <10/1 45 <10/1 5 <10/1 1
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
625 1/1G 45 1/1G 5 1/1G 6
Est # of Connections 675 Estimated cost per connection $2,963
PACIFIC
Port of Willapa Harbor†▪ Project Title: Raymond Port Dock Optic Extension
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
7/18/2019 $48,750 $48,750 $97,500 $32,500 $130,000
Before CERB Project
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
<25/3 9 <10/1 2 <10/1 2
ACTUALS
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
1/1G 9 1/1G 2 1/1G 2
ACT # of Connections 11 Estimated cost per connection $8,864
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5-Year Project Tracking
SKAGIT
Port of Skagit County Project Title: Skagit Community Fiber Optic Backbone Project
Awarded CERB Loan
CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
9/20/2018 $500,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $3,696,800 $4,696,800
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
337 <100/20 15 <100/100 9 <100/100 2
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
up to
1,281 17 up to 1/1G 9 1/1G 4
1/1G
Est # of Connections 1,307 Estimated cost per connection $765
THURSTON
Nisqually Indian Tribe† Project Title: Nisqually Community Broadband Project
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
3/21/2019 $450,000 $150,000 $600,000 $200,000 $800,000
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
100 0/0 5 0/0 6 0/0 0
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
100 1/1G 5 1/1G 6 1/1G 1
Est # of Connections 111 Estimated cost per connection $5,405
WHATCOM
Port of Bellingham† Project Title: Whatcom County Rural Broadband Construction
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
5/16/2019 $584,390 $584,391 $1,168,781 $869,415 $2,038,196
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
700 <25/3 27 <25/3 9 <100/20 3
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
715 100/20 27 100/20 9 100/20 6
Est # of Connections 751 Estimated cost per connection $1,556
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5-Year Project Tracking
WHITMAN
Port of Whitman County Project Title: Last Mile Fiber Construction Project
Awarded CERB Loan CERB Grant TOTAL CERB Match Total Project Cost
9/20/2018 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,043,800 $4,043,800
Current
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
1,548 <25/3 150 <25/3 25 <100/20 3
Estimates
Anchor
Households Speed Businesses Speed Speed ISPs
Institutions
up to
2,766 182 1/1G 27 1/1G 6
1/1G
Est # of Connections 2,975 Estimated cost per connection $672
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ATNI Resolution #2020-46
2020 Annual Virtual Convention
RESOLUTION #2020 - 46
“SUPPORT FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION BOARD”
PREAMBLE
We, the members of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians of the United States, invoking the
divine blessing of the Creator upon our efforts and purposes, in order to preserve for ourselves
and our descendants rights secured under Indian Treaties, Executive Orders, and benefits to
which we are entitled under the laws and constitution of the United States and several states, to
enlighten the public toward a better understanding of the Indian people, to preserve Indian
cultural values, and otherwise to promote the welfare of the Indian people, do hereby establish
and submit the following resolution:
WHEREAS, the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) are representatives of
and advocates for national, regional, and specific tribal concerns; and
WHEREAS, ATNI is a regional organization comprised of American Indians/Alaska
Natives and tribes in the states of Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Nevada, Northern
California, and Alaska; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, welfare, education, economic and employment
opportunity, and preservation of cultural and natural resources are primary goals and objectives
of the ATNI; and
WHEREAS, the ATNI Telecommunications Committee has been working diligently to
address the lack of access to infrastructure that provides high speed internet and cell phone
coverage in rural native communities; and
WHEREAS, ATNI member Tribes have made significant progress to inform, educate
and advocate on broadband needs to the United States Congress as well as State Legislatures, the
impact on Tribal economic development from the lack of broadband access; and
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ATNI Resolution #2020-46
AFFILIATED TRIBES OF NORTHWEST INDIANS RESOLUTION #20 - 46
WHEREAS, the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) in Washington
State is authorized to make economic development loans and grants, which includes funding for
rural broadband infrastructure to local governments and to federally recognized Indian tribes;
and
WHEREAS, CERB’s Legislative Members have submitted proposed legislation to
codify the Board’s rural broadband program; and
WHEREAS, the codification of this program into RCW 43.160 will make this a core
function of CERB; and
WHEREAS, this will give stability and confidence to local governments and federally
recognized Indian tribes, as they are planning for future broadband projects, that there is a
permanent funding mechanism for them to access; and
WHEREAS, CERB has submitted a capital budget legislative request in the amount of
$40 million ($25 million Core CERB and $15 million Rural Broadband) which will allow CERB
to continue funding community and economic development infrastructure projects and increase
project development opportunities for local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes;
and
WHEREAS, this will empower CERB to continue making grants and loans to local
governments and federally recognized Indian tribes to build public infrastructure, which includes
high-speed, open-access broadband service to rural and underserved communities for the purpose
of community and economic development; and
WHEREAS, given the increased demand for community and economic development
infrastructure funding, without requested funding of $40 million, CERB’s funding will not last
through the 2021-2023 biennium; now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that ATNI fully supports the $40 million budget
increase and codification of the rural broadband program for the State of Washington
Community Economic Revitalization Board to support future community and economic
development infrastructure investments.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was adopted at the 2020 Virtual Annual Convention of the Affiliated
Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon, on October 5 – October 8, 2020, with a quorum
present.
______________________________ ______________________________
Leonard Forsman, President Norma Jean Loue, Secretary
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Pomeroy Broadband Workshop - July 2019
Left to Right: Kara Riebold, Port of Whitman County; Janea Delk, CERB; Representative Mary Dye, WA Legislative District 9;
Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, WA Congressional District 5
CERB Members Through December 2020
Agency Appointments Legislative Appointments A Special Thank you
Randy Hayden, Chair Representative Mike Chapman CERB members and staff
Pasco - Port Official House Majority Caucus acknowledge the contribution of
Michael Echanove, Vice Chair Representative Jim Walsh the following former members who
Palouse - Public House Minority Caucus served during the last two years.
Andrea Alexander Senator Dean Takko
Mount Lake Terrace - Small Senate Majority Caucus Randy Asplund
Business Senator Judy Warnick Large Business
Richard Bogert Senate Minority Caucus Ken Casavant
Pasco - Small Business Economist
George Brady James Jaime
Pateros - Small Business Agency Representatives Federally Recognized Indian Tribe
Paul Cross
Richland - Large Business Mark Barkley Senator Maralyn Chase
William Glassford Department of Commerce
Seattle - Large Business Matthew Largent Elizabeth Robbins
Mike Mason Department of Revenue Department of Transportation
Olympia - Paul Turek Aaron Deggs
Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Employment Security Department Department of Revenue
Candace Mumm Kerri Woehler
Spokane - City Official Department of Transportation Special thanks to the businesses,
Vange Ocasio Hochheimer local governments, federally
Spokane - Economist recognized Indian tribes, and port
Randy Ross officials who provided updates for
Aberdeen - County Official this report.
Daniel J. Seydel
Shelton - Small Business
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