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Fiscal court opens first reading of nonexclusive telecommunications franchise ordinance; county to solicit bids
Summary
Madison County took the first reading of a 33‑page telecommunications franchise ordinance that would establish nonexclusive 10‑year franchises, set application and franchise-fee options, and allow the county to solicit competing bids from providers including Unity (which bought Windstream).
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — The Madison County Fiscal Court on Oct. 14 completed a first reading of an ordinance to establish nonexclusive telecommunications franchises in county rights of way and to authorize a public bid process for providers.
Jill (county staff) summarized the ordinance, which runs to multiple pages and establishes application and bidding rules, construction standards, insurance and bonding requirements, aesthetic standards, and compensation options. The ordinance includes a $5,000 nonrefundable application fee; it also contemplates a franchise-fee structure (for example, a…
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