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Madison County approves ordinance to establish telecommunications franchise and begin bid process

Madison County Fiscal Court · October 28, 2025
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Summary

The fiscal court approved Ordinance 2025-012 to create a non-cable telecommunications franchise framework, authorize a competitive bid process and set standards for applications, bonds and aesthetic requirements in county rights-of-way.

Madison County Fiscal Court on Oct. 28 passed Ordinance 2025-012, creating a legal framework to grant and regulate a non-cable telecommunications franchise for operation and maintenance of facilities within county public rights-of-way.

The ordinance establishes an application and bidding process, an initial franchise term of 10 years, requirements for bonds and insurance, and aesthetic…

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