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Homer Glen considers ordinance to require franchise agreements for utilities including Illinois American Water
Summary
Board members discussed drafting an ordinance to make it unlawful for utility companies to occupy village rights-of-way or use village property without a written franchise or license; the measure would give the village negotiating leverage and a 30-day window after passage before enforcement.
Village trustees discussed drafting an ordinance to require written franchise or license agreements for utility companies — specifically mentioning Illinois American Water — that occupy village rights-of-way or otherwise use village property.
Village Manager Joe Baber told trustees the village currently…
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