Int 0637-2015

Be it enacted by the Council as follows: Section 1. Chapter 3 of title 23 of the administrative code of the city of New York is amended by adding a new section 23-303 to read as follows: � 23-303 Annual report on commercial broadband. Each year, on or before February 1, the commissioner of information technology and telecommunications shall submit a report to the mayor and the speaker on the availability of broadband internet service for commercial properties. Such report shall include (i) a description of the availability of broadband internet service for commercial properties citywide and in concentrated tech center areas, including best available data on adoption rates, disaggregated by broadband technology and speed, and percentage of businesses with access to fiber optic connections; (ii) a description of the purpose and results of any city sponsored programs, active during the prior calendar year, the focus of which included the promotion or facilitation of commercial broadband adoption; and (iii) recommendations on how to increase commercial broadband adoption. � 2. This local law shall take effect immediately. BJR LS #2667 12/9/14 5:08PM