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Prescott OKs microtrench engineering standard and two fiber-license agreements; city cites protections for streets and competition
Summary
Prescott City Council unanimously adopted a new microtrench engineering detail and approved license agreements with WeCom and MetroNet, clearing the way for private fiber builds that city staff say will expand competition and bring local jobs while applying new standards to protect streets and utilities.
Prescott City Council voted 7–0 to adopt an amendment to the city’s general engineering standards adding a microtrench detail for fiber-optic installation, and approved separate license agreements with two private fiber providers: WeCom (City contract No. 2026-063) and MetroNet/Vexus Fiber LLC (City contract No. 2026-061).
Staff described a technical and legal review that led to the new microtrenching detail and an accompanying enforcement and inspection program. City engineers said three installation modes will be permitted under the new standard: aerial installation on existing APS power poles (about 45% of installs anticipated), directional boring and microtrenching. A technical committee including streets, utilities and pavement specialists participated in drafting the detail and reviewed restoration and inspection requirements.
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