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Council considers blanket restoration-bond MOU with AT&T as fiber work planned in two neighborhoods
Summary
Council discussed Ordinance 2025-21 to authorize a memorandum of understanding with Ohio Bell Telephone Company (AT&T) for a $9,000 blanket restoration bond and described upcoming AT&T fiber installations in the Orange Wood and Orange Hill communities; residents will receive notice and are asked to mark irrigation and electronic-fence locations.
The council heard an explanation of Ordinance 2025-21, which would authorize the mayor to enter a memorandum of understanding with Ohio Bell Telephone Company (AT&T) establishing a $9,000 blanket restoration bond deposit and a pay-as-you-go approach for inspection and plan-review fees. "This is just, deviating from what the code requires," said Steve (building department staff), explaining that the ordinance allows frequent utility contractors in the right of way to post a single deposit rather than make a project-by-project deposit.
Why it matters: The ordinance streamlines administrative processing for frequent right-of-way users, reducing recurring permit deposits for AT&T while preserving the village's ability to draw on the bond if invoices go unpaid.
Details from staff and mayor: Steve said the village used a similar arrangement previously with Dominion East Ohio and described the $9,000 blanket bond and invoicing for inspection and plan-review fees. "Those will be billed and paid, and they we only hit the bond if they don't, if they don't pay their invoices," Steve said. The council discussed extending the same option to other utilities if they request it.
Related infrastructure work and resident notices: Mayor Klein said AT&T will install fiber-optic lines in the Orange Wood and Orange Hill neighborhoods and that his office will send a letter to affected residents. The mayor told residents to mark sprinkler systems and electronic dog-fence locations and noted the contractors would be required to repair damaged systems. "It's important to note that they have the right to make the repair first before residents go out and get their own, own repair people," Mayor Klein said, adding that if repairs are not done properly residents may then seek their own repairs.
Procedure and timing: Staff said the ordinance can deviate from code by council ordinance and that this is the second time the village has used a blanket-bond approach for a frequent right-of-way user. Council members indicated there was no rush and it could be considered at third reading.
Decision status: Council discussed the ordinance and did not record a final vote at the Sept. 3 meeting; staff expected to advance the ordinance in subsequent readings as requested.
Ending: The village will notify affected neighborhoods ahead of the work. Residents should mark underground systems and expect the contractor to make initial repairs if damage occurs.
