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27 <br /> Increased Access to Broadband and Cellular Services: <br /> The County is not able to actively improve the broadband connectivity offerings across Orange <br /> County, nor would such an effort be part of the County IT department work. However, the County <br /> Commissioners, management team, and CIO are encouraged to work with the North Carolina <br /> Association of County Commissioners to help pass legislation allowing counties to incentivize private <br /> build-out of such connectivity or to develop public-private partnerships to address the issues in <br /> coverage. Other efforts, such as Gig.U, should also be followed and explored to determine if those <br /> efforts hold potential for expanding and incentivizing broadband deployment by the private sector. <br /> In terms of cellular coverage, the County is currently investigating building cellular towers for the <br /> public safety needs of the County. If this effort is undertaken, it is advised that the County utilize <br /> those assets as lease options for cellular providers (or wireless Internet providers) as a means of <br /> revenue generation and expanded coverage/offerings. <br /> Mobile Applications: <br /> The County IT Department should continue its excellent work in the delivery of online services by <br /> offering additional County mobile applications. First, the County should create a mobile app of the <br /> County website. Other possible mobile applications include a permitting and inspections application, <br /> complete with QR codes, animal shelter applications related to lost and found pets, and GIS-based <br /> applications offering information about governmental services surrounding a particular address. <br /> Real-Time GIS: <br /> Several County departments noted the need for citizens and staff to have real-time GIS available. <br /> Currently, the Register of Deeds data is not uploaded on a daily basis to allow such real-time access to <br /> deeds, so the County should work closely with the Register to determine how to facilitate the <br /> integration of their data in near-time in order to accomplish this request. The County IT department <br /> does not manage the Register of Deeds data so County management should be involved in the <br /> process to determine how to achieve this important request. <br /> 25 <br />