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Council holds public hearing and first reading of right‑of‑way ordinance; Verizon asks for delay
Summary
City staff presented Ordinance 9‑25 to create a right‑of‑way licensing fee and align privilege‑tax rates (proposal includes raising many fees to 7%). Verizon asked the council not to adopt the ordinance at this meeting to allow more discussion; council approved a first reading and will consider changes at the next meeting.
City staff and the city attorney presented Ordinance 9‑25 on Jan. 20, proposing to add chapter 13.36 (utility use of public rights of way) to the Scappoose Municipal Code and to amend chapter 3.08 on public utility taxes. The ordinance would standardize licenses and could move many franchise/privilege fees toward a 7% rate for new or renewal agreements.
City Manager Ben Bergener said the approach aims to simplify permitting and…
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