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FROM: SUPERVISOR GAYLE BISHOP, DISTRICT 3
DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 1995
SUBJECT: PRESENT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY AS THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
CENTER OF THE WORLD
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
AUTHORIZE Supervisor Bishop to work with staff to develop a telecommunications conference
on the characteristics that make Contra Costa County unique in the telecommunications field,
including the telecommunications highway along I-680 and related areas, the strategic placement
of corporate offices in this corridor, and the interest of the County in advancing this technology.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Resources needed to put on this conference will consist of donations from telecommunication
industries and telecommunication users, exhibitors at the conference, and attendees. Technology
resources and staff time will be provided as a function of economic development.
BACKGROUND/REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS:
Contra Costa County is uniquely positioned in the telecommunications field. This is due to the
development of telecommunication industries along the I-680 corridor, which includes the SP right-
of-way and off-ramps to Highway 4. In addition to the potential of telecommunications
infrastructure, Pac Bell, AT&T, Air Touch, and other telecommunications industries have their
offices located along this corridor.
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VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
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UNANIMOUS(ABSENT - - -) ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON
THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES:
ATTESTED February 7, 1995
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
VA:dg BY DEPUTY
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Contact: Val Alexeelf(646-1620)
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County Counsel
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