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Council approves EZ Fiber franchise; members press for coverage maps and protections of front-yard restoration
Summary
Vancouver City Council on June 2 approved a franchise for EZ Fiber Texas LLC to install and operate fiber-optic facilities in city rights of way, and used the public hearing to press staff on coverage maps, right-of-way restoration and equitable service distribution.
Vancouver City Council on June 2 held a public hearing and approved an ordinance granting a nonexclusive, revocable franchise to EZ Fiber Texas LLC to install and operate fiber-optic telecommunications facilities in the city's public rights of way.
The council approved the EZ Fiber franchise by roll call after a staff presentation; the decision follows earlier franchise agreements discussed that evening, including agreements with Ziply and Flying Bull/Novus Scribe Prime Fiber LLC. Councilors used the hearing to press staff on how fiber construction is routed through neighborhoods, whether alleyways could be used instead of front yards, and how the city enforces restoration of disturbed landscaping.
“Most of the work that they're doing involves non-open trench type work,” said…
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