HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 2011-155 N.C.S. 11/07/2011 Resolution No. 2011-155 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND'S
GET CONNECTED INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, Get Connected! is a project of the California Emerging Technology Fund
(CETF), a non - profit corporation established pursuant to orders from the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC) upon approving the mergers of SBC -AT &T and Verizon -MCI in
2005; and,
WHEREAS, the CPUC has stated that the CETF should adopt goals that would expand
adoption and usage of broadband technology and promote ubiquitous access; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma finds that high -speed Internet access is essential in a
digital world and global economy; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma recognizes that California is home to innovations that
have given rise to the evolution of broadband and other information technologies; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is committed to helping families and children
understand that the use of broadband can help them bridge the gap in their academic
achievement in their quest to obtain the highest quality education possible; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma recognizes that it has the opportunity to impact .
broadband deployment and welcomes the opportunity to partner with the California Emerging
Technology Fund to encourage the adoption of broadband technology.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports the
California Emerging Technology Fund in launching and promoting Get Connected!, a public
awareness program to close the Digital Divide and reduce barriers to internet access and use by
economically disadvantaged families and individuals.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the pp , e as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7 day of November, 1. e :
2011, by the following vote:
City A orney
AYES: Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Renee
NOES: None
ABSENT: Albertson
ABSTAIN: None /
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