The agenda includes Resolution 2026-14 to authorize staff member Sarah Evers to perform specific tasks related to a Digital Connectivity Grant award. This indicates that Hardee County has secured funding targeted at improving digital connectivity, and is now formalizing internal authority and processes to manage the grant and associated projects. While the resolution itself is an internal governance step, it signals upcoming implementation work such as broadband infrastructure, connectivity planning, technology deployment, or community digital access initiatives funded by the grant. Technology, telecommunications, and consulting vendors can begin positioning for planning, engineering, implementation, and program management support as the county scopes how to deploy the awarded funds.

Grant scope and vendor needs are not yet detailed publicly, suggesting the county is in early implem...