HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005 - Telecommunications Board - Work PlanTELECOMMUNICATIONS BOARD
ANNUAL WORKPLAN
2005
The Telecommunications Advisory Board will focus on the following topics,
issues and activities for 2003
♦ Participate in the Comcast Cable TV Franchise renewal process.
♦ Complete a review of proposed Cable TV Customer Service Standards, and
make a recommendation to City Council.
♦ 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 ad hoc 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 to providers such as
Qwest, ComCast, and others.
♦ Review other community's issues and communicate with telecommunications
boards in other cities.
♦ Schedule meetings with the City Council Liaison on an as -needed basis.
♦ Keep abreast of the latest technology in broadband and other
telecommunications services for the benefit of Fort Collins' citizens
♦ Schedule meetings with telecommunications providers and other regulatory
agencies to present relevant information to Board on quarterly or biannual
basis
♦ Schedule meetings with large users of telecommunications services,
including Poudre Valley Hospital, Colorado State University, Poudre School
District, etc.
♦ Research telecommunications providers in Fort Collins, determine what
services are offered by each, and develop criteria to evaluate competitive
influence in the market place.
♦ Review information on 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.