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<br />14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038   • (651) 762‐6300  •  www.ci.hugo.mn.us  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br />  <br /> <br /> <br />March 7, 2023 <br />Executive Director Bree Maki <br />Office of Broadband Development <br />Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development <br />332 Minnesota Street, Suite E-200 <br />St. Paul, MN 55101 <br />Dear Executive Director Maki: <br />At the Hugo City Council meeting on March 6, 2023, Council unanimously voted to support the <br />Minnesota Broadband Grant Application by Comcast to provide high-speed broadband services to <br />underserved homes in the City of Hugo. Comcast is committed to the expansion of high-performance <br />broadband offerings to the unserved/underserved areas of Hugo and we hereby support Comcast’s <br />application to make a significant investment to build its future-proof broadband network. <br />I think we can all recognize that so much of our life and work happens online, and you cannot do that <br />without the Internet. Comcast is constantly reimagining what it means to have a great internet experience. <br />They provide their customers with the fastest speeds, WIFI coverage throughout the home, control <br />features to manage their in-home WIFI experience, and the tools they need to keep their network and the <br />devices connected to safe and secure. Comcast has a proven record of investment in its network and of <br />continually innovating its service offerings for its customers that our residents need. <br />In addition, Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, and their participation in the Federal Affordability <br />Program shows their commitment to getting everyone connected, regardless of income. Comcast has <br />proven to be a company that strives for inclusivity. Comcast had made sure their products, technology <br />services, and experience are accessible to the widest possible audience while opening new doors to <br />independence for our residents with disabilities. <br />The Hugo City Council supports Comcast’s application and looks forward to working with Comcast to <br />deploy a future-proof network that will increase the broadband service speed offerings for our residents, <br />and offer affordable, high-speed broadband services for all. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Bryan J. Bear <br />City Administrator <br />CC: Honorable Mayor and Council <br /> <br />