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Spokane Valley staff brief council on Forge Fiber franchise; council gives consensus to move item forward
Summary
City staff described a proposed franchise with Forge Fiber 37 LLC (linked to AT&T/Lumen activities), noting right‑of‑way permit requirements, a $2 million liability insurance requirement, a standing $25,000 performance bond (increaseable for large projects), and references to a 3–5 year pavement warranty; council voiced consensus to bring the franchise forward for formal consideration.
Tony Beatty, speaking for city staff, briefed Spokane Valley City Council on a proposed franchise with Forge Fiber 37 LLC, described in the presentation as a company connected to AT&T following the Lumen acquisition. Beatty said franchisees must obtain right‑of‑way permits, name the city as an additional insured under a $2,000,000 commercial general liability policy, indemnify the city for damages, and post a $25,000 standing performance bond…
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