Presented to: John Villyard CEO San Luis Valley Rural Electric June 21, 2004 The “Next Mile” Tech Ready Communities Pilot Project

The “Next Mile” A Vision For Rural Communities Sustainability Using “Real-Time” Data A series of Citizen-Based Initiatives that address critical infrastructure gaps for: Governance Business Non-Profit Organizations Citizens thru access to & utilization of “real-time” data.

Governance – 1 st Project The “Next Mile” – Tech Ready Communities The San Luis Valley “Real-Time” Data Software & Infrastructure Project Pilot Project for the State of Colorado Partners: Department of Local Affairs Colorado Rural Development Council USDA Rural Development

1994 Sept. 12, 2001 Connect the six county courthouses of the San Luis Valley, to create a system of shared “real-time” data sets that will be used for regional planning and statewide information benefiting economic and community self development. Oct., 2003 Tech Ready – PHASE I Nov., 2003Dec., 2003 Phase I Funded Initial Presentations Inventory Started Ongoing Presentations Phase II Funding Proposed Ongoing Presentations Inventory Completed Report Presented To Governor Statewide Telecom Project Begins

The “Next Mile” – Tech Ready Communities To create a statewide initiative from a local project, by connecting the six county courthouses of the San Luis Valley, to create a system of shared “real-time” data sets that will be used for regional planning and statewide information benefiting economic and community self development. To demonstrate how rural communities can take advantage of broadband access by connecting “real-time” programs. Programs that have been designed and implemented in the San Luis Valley as early as 1994, like E911 Authority Board and GIS/GPS Authority Board. PHASE I INVENTORY INFRASTRUCTURE DATA SETS STANDARDS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PHASE II BIDS START CONSTRUCTION DATA SETS STANDARDS & SOFTWARE PHASE III FINISH COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION DATA SETS IMPLEMENTATION REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION

Conejos Tech Ready Communities SEAMLESS ACCESS TO INFORMATION DOLA CDOT CRDC ETC…. COUNTYSTATEREGION Alamosa Mineral Saguache Rio Grande Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Overall Economic Development Plan Enterprise Business Zone Objectives Enterprise Zone Maps Transportation Planning Region Revolving Loan Fund Business Training Leading Edge Costilla

 Examples of data sets include; Plat maps, housing starts, fees, permits & sales.  “Real-Time” data sets available to key public entities including; government, business, non-profit organizations & citizen based initiatives from community, county, Valley, state, and national levels.  Key public entities include; County Commissioners, clerks, assessors, sheriffs and planners.  Cohesive network of critical information.  Shared responsibilities & benefits between State and Region for planning demographics for more efficient day to day operations for all of Colorado.  Creates advantage for business development to all of Colorado.  Critical & beneficial for emergency preparedness and homeland defense. “Real Time” Data Sets

Tech Ready – Phase I Partners Identified To Date Amigo.Net Blanca Telephone Company Century Tel Colorado Rural Development Council Columbine Telecom Company Department of Local Affairs, State of Colorado ionSKY Qwest San Luis Valley Rural Electric Coop Vanion WS&B Computer Consulting, LLC

Tech Ready Presentations To Date National: National League of County Commissioners National Rural Development Partnership National Rural Development Coordinating Committee United States Department of Agriculture State & Local: Department of Local Affairs, State of Colorado San Luis Valley Development Resources Group Colorado Rural Development Council Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla,Mineral, Rio Grande & Saguache 18 County Commissioners 6 County Administrators

Tech Ready Phase I - Complete Baseline Inventory of Existing Infrastructure. Infrastructure Gaps Identified from Existing Fiber to 8 Locations. Historic Regional Cooperative Partnership Model Re-Established for San Luis Valley Governance & Providers Willing to Participate in this Data Project.

Conejos DOLA CDOT CRDC ETC…. COUNTYSTATEREGION Alamosa Mineral Saguache Rio Grande Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Overall Economic Development Plan Enterprise Business Zone Objectives Enterprise Zone Maps Transportation Planning Region Revolving Loan Fund Business Training Leading Edge Costilla Indicates Fiber Infrastructure Gap Infrastructure Gaps Identified

Data As Infrastructure Project Recommendations: 1)Establish Data Standards – Statewide/National/International 2)Establish a Base System 3)Start a Statewide Inventory/Survey 4)Select a Method of Establishing State Standards 5)Develop Software for Governance Project Potentials: Standardization of method of recording, storing, sharing data Model for 49 other States to possibly replicate – research what other single systems may be currently available. All 64 county’s gain the staff expertise and history of the other 63 for data documentation, storage, usage, legal research, etc… A statewide Reverse 911 will be put in place, with shared “real-time” data set so a Colorado statewide Reverse 911 system becomes a benefit gained from sharing data infrastructure.

Phase I–12/31/2003Phase II – 2004Phase III – 2005 Lead: SLVDRG Deliverables: 1. Basic Telecom Inventory Existing & Missing. 2. Document detailing project feasibility & plans for implementation – DOLA. CRDC Phase I 3 rd quarter – 2004 Deliverables: 1. Introduce project to the other Regions of the State – 10 presentations (CRDC 2004 Work Plan Activity 2.c (2)) Lead: SLVDRG Deliverables: 1. Start Construction. 2. Data Set – Development. Lead: SLVDRG Deliverables: 1. Construction – complete Connectivity in place. 2. Data Set – Implementation. CRDC Phase II – 2005 Deliverables: 1. Continue to intro. Project. 2. Facilitate regional implementation. Other Partners Identified for Project Success: CCI, CML, CTA, NRDP Tech Ready Project Timeline

Connect the six county courthouses of the San Luis Valley, to create a system of shared “real-time” data sets that will be used for regional planning and statewide information benefiting economic and community self development. January, 2004 – December, 2004 Implementation of Phase I Plan – Start Construction (where needed) Ongoing Presentations & Development of Beta Software System Initiate Data Sharing Experiment Tech Ready Phase II - Calendar

Tech Ready – Phase III SEAMLESS ACCESS TO INFORMATION LegalAssessors Courthouse Archives ClerksCoroner Courthouses County Commissioners

The Big Picture “Real-Time” information systems developed by cooperative partnerships that create unlimited economic/community development opportunities for all of Colorado. citizensgovernancebusiness non-profits

Conclusion 1) Establish Data Standards – Statewide/National/International 2) Establish A Base System 3) Start a statewide inventory/survey of all elected officials on current use of software/hardware and standards for data recording, storage and usage. 4) Select a method of establishing state standards by committee or mandate

THE “NEXT MILE” The San Luis Valley “Real-Time” Data Software & Infrastructure Project Michael Wisdom, Executive Director SLDRG Co-Director The “Next Mile” Project Kristin Johnston, Co-Director The “Next Mile” Project Thank You