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Lakewood council adopts Forge Fiber franchise ordinance and conditionally approves Station Plaza tax exemption
Summary
Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 838 granting Forge Fiber 37 LLC a non‑exclusive franchise (5‑year initial term, up to 20 years, 5% gross‑revenue fee) and approved Resolution 2025‑15 conditionally certifying a 12‑year multifamily tax exemption for Station Plaza Apartments (24 units, at least five at 80% AMI).
The Lakewood City Council adopted two actions during the regular agenda: a franchise ordinance for a new fiber provider and a conditional multifamily tax exemption for a small apartment project in the Lakewood Station District.
Ordinance 838 grants Forge Fiber 37 LLC a non‑exclusive franchise to install and operate fiber‑optic telecommunications facilities in city rights‑of‑way. Assistant to the City Manager…
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