City takes steps to develop Broadband Master Plan

Press release from the City of Menifee:

MENIFEE -- To further the City of Menifee’s “Smart Cities” initiative, the City has partnered with Magellan Advisors to develop a Smart City and Broadband Master Plan identifying existing city and privately-owned broadband assets and determine opportunities for the expansion of the existing network and support of smart city development.

Magellan Advisors’ gap analysis and master plan will lay out the strategies for Menifee to develop its municipal and community smart city and broadband initiatives, including funding strategies, policies, and a comprehensive vision.

“This master plan will be our roadmap for addressing digital equity across the city, identifying opportunities to provide and encourage the use of broadband technology and infrastructure here in Menifee,” said Ron Puccinelli, City of Menifee chief information officer. “Ensuring we have these assets in our community will help attract businesses and create jobs, enhance education and healthcare services, support Smart City services, and improve the overall quality of life in Menifee.”

Implementation of an improved broadband network will help achieve Menifee’s vision of providing its residents and businesses with futureproof internet that will continue to support its rapid growth. Embarking on development of the Smart City and Broadband Master Plan represents the latest step in realizing the Menifee City Council’s Strategic Vision to become an official Smart City.

“Menifee is one of the fastest growing cities in California and planning for their technology needs now offers a significant advantage,” said John Honker, Magellan Advisors president and CEO. “By conducting a thorough inventory of the city’s broadband infrastructure, we can identify how best to work with Menifee and meet their technology needs for the future.”

The Smart City and Broadband Master Plan is expected to be completed in the second half of 2022.