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Jeffersontown approves first reading of franchise ordinance to allow Loomis fiber in rights-of-way
Summary
The Jeffersontown City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance to authorize a franchise agreement with Loomis of Kentucky LLC, allowing the company to place fiber infrastructure in certain city rights-of-way.
The Jeffersontown City Council held a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a uniform franchise agreement with Loomis of Kentucky LLC for telecommunications services and approved the motion to read the ordinance by title only.
By way of summary provided to the council, the ordinance would allow Loomis fiber to use certain city rights-of-way under a nonexclusive franchise agreement. The presenter said the ordinance follows a bid process conducted by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government and that benefits and procurement provisions from the Metro bid would inure to Jeffersontown under the ordinance.
The measure includes standard indemnification, insurance and hold-harmless provisions and states it will be effective upon passage and publication in accordance with KRS (Kentucky Revised Statutes) requirements; a full copy of the ordinance will be available at City Hall, the summary said.
What the council did: Council members moved for a first reading of the ordinance (identified in the meeting as "ordinance number 14 69, series 20 25") and the motion carried after a voice vote; the meeting record does not show a roll-call tally for this first reading in the transcript provided.
Why it matters: The ordinance would permit a private telecommunications provider to construct infrastructure in public rights-of-way subject to franchise terms and applicable state and local procurement rules. The council reserved the right to address fees associated with the franchise at a later time, the presenter said, noting no fees attach until Loomis begins collecting from customers under the agreement.
Next steps: This was a first reading; the ordinance will return for a second reading and final action. City staff said a complete copy of the ordinance will be kept at City Hall and that any changes needed to meet statutory filing requirements will be submitted to the Department of Insurance or other relevant agencies as required.
