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Council reviews proposed non-exclusive franchise for Lumis Fiber to expand city fiber options
Summary
City staff presented a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Lumis Fiber (identified in the meeting as associated with T‑Mobile) to use rights‑of‑way and provide phased fiber deployment; staff said construction will be phased, utilities have coordinated, and a company representative (Lucas) attended to answer questions.
Assistant City Administrator JD McCauley introduced a proposed non‑exclusive franchise agreement for Lumis Fiber, described in the study session as providing another fiber option in the city and associated in discussion with T‑Mobile. "This just grants them the, non exclusive franchise agreement, lets them come in and get into our right of ways and access, our citizens," McCauley said.
Council members asked whether installation would be citywide and how work in front yards would be handled; McCauley responded that deployment would be phased and that the company has met with utilities staff to identify existing underground lines. McCauley and staff said the provider will use customer‑notification processes and a service line for residents to report property damage, and that utilities staff (James and his team) have begun coordination.
A representative identified in the meeting as Lucas was present for questions. The study session recorded a general overview and questions from council but does not show a formal franchise approval or vote; further ordinance or contract documents would be required for council action.
