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Council extends Enbridge franchise renewal 70 days to negotiate right‑of‑way language
Summary
Councilors voted to extend the existing right‑of‑way agreement with Enbridge for 70 days and asked staff to draft stronger language requiring coordination with other utilities and improved post‑construction roadway/aggregate base conditions to permit future sidewalks.
Facing a near‑term franchise renewal deadline, the Town of Black Mountain council on Monday voted to extend the current public‑way agreement with Enbridge for 70 days and directed staff to reopen negotiations on language that would strengthen coordination with other utilities and the town’s ability to require improved post‑construction roadway restoration.
Council discussion raised concerns that the draft agreement lacked…
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