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Home My WebLink About2006 - Telecommunications Board - Work PlanTELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD ANNUAL WORKPLAN 2006 The Telecommunications Advisory Board will focus on the following topics, issues and activities for 2006 ♦ Participate in the Comcast Cable TV Franchise renewal process, and prepare to communicate changes to the general public as necessary. ♦ Investigate and monitor equity and access issues regarding the availability of telecommunications services to all Fort Collins residents. ♦ Monitor State and Federal legislation related to Telecommunications. + Respond to issues that may arise due to rapid changes that are typical of the telecommunications industry, focusing in those areas that may have impact to the Fort Collins community. ♦ Monitor services offered by major telecommunications providers such as Qwest, ComCast, and other national providers in order to make recommendations or inform City Council on issues. ♦ Review other community's issues and communicate with telecommunications boards in other cities. ♦ Scneauie meetings witn the t;ity uouncu Liaison on an as-neeaea Oasis. ♦ Keep abreast of the latest technology in broadband and other telecommunications services for the benefit of Fort Collins' citizens, and for input into economic vitality efforts. z ♦ Schedule meetings with telecommunications providers and other regulatory agencies to present relevant information to the citizens of Fort Collins. ♦ Schedule meetings with large users of telecommunications services, �< including Poudre Valley Hospital, Colorado State University, Poudre School District, etc to receive feedback and understand their telecommunications networks and uses. ♦ Research telecommunications providers in Fort Collins and determine what services are offered by each. Initiate community outreach to disseminate more information to the community regarding telecommunications services using multiple communication methods, including the use of the City's web site. ♦ Promote participation of local high school and university students in a market research study on the use of telecommunication services in Fort Collins. ♦ Review information on the City's web site and determine what additional information (within the context of City Policies) could be posted to help citizens with telecommunications issues or questions.