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29 <br /> Orange County FTTP Project Schedule J6370 HHs) <br /> grecM NeMnk <br /> RgeNRrWrg Ramng <br /> Qrxb� <br /> SY Euwya Ergrwn <br /> firmly Ck'P <br /> EumMFleaestN IP Eynee <br /> Qrxb IP <br /> CwyEw�iru ErgrYmnp <br /> Qr. � <br /> Pviril Acqumnen IP E.grwiry <br /> gEPPEe s.ia ce•Ym,.a<m �� <br /> Qrxw OP I <br /> 5Y Pepermm Erg I <br /> grcly lP <br /> Ewrol„mamm E.q <br /> grcaC� �� IIIIII'Il. <br /> cipa Tv.,..y YeyiESd­ Co.vWcem <br /> Qrmv[6 - <br /> CvmvutlPwaMrim Ergeeenq <br /> QrRYIP <br /> EwoT- E­ <br /> E­ <br /> Project Schedule <br /> Chair Bedford asked about the "doughnut holes" in service. <br /> Robert Reynolds referred to slide#3. He said that the service "doughnut holes" are in the <br /> light blue areas. He said that they are trying to get the information to the state so that their <br /> information matches the county's and no one is left out. <br /> Chair Bedford said that they had hoped to be able to work on the doughnut holes by this <br /> point, but they are experiencing a year delay. She said that there may be a need to find a "Plan <br /> U after they hear from the state because they are committed to extend service to all of Orange <br /> County. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that many homes that were not unserved or underserved are <br /> also being picked up due to the fiber laid by Lumos. He said he is constantly getting called about <br /> people needing service, and he sends their information to Lumos. He said that the odd thing about <br /> donut holes is they have homes served on either end of the boundaries but not in the middle. He <br /> said that there is a willingness by Lumos to serve the entire county. <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked if there are any issues from extending the contract. <br /> Robert Reynolds said he does not think there are any downsides. He said he speaks to <br /> many residents about the impact of not having fiber internet service. He said he is committed to <br /> getting as many people as possible connected. He said it may take a couple of years, but they <br /> are working towards that goal. <br /> Commissioner Greene said that there is time pressure on Lumos to get the work done. <br /> She said she knows they have run into unexpected challenges. <br /> Vice-Chair Hamilton asked if Lumos could not fulfill the contract, how would Orange <br /> County spend the funds to make sure they are compliant. <br /> Travis Myren said that they can solicit a different vendor if Lumos is unable to complete <br /> the project. <br /> Robert Reynolds said that the two main challenges that Lumos faced were hitting heavy <br /> rock and then cost overruns due to trying to work around the rock. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that there were also requirements that NCDOT had for Lumos <br /> which complicated their projects. He said there were also structural changes at Lumos. He said <br />