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Council tables telecom franchise with MCI Metro (Horizon) amid questions over fees, installation and obligations
Summary
Discussion over a proposed 10-year franchise agreement with MCI Metro (Horizon) covered federal/regulatory limits, repair and right-of-way obligations and the franchise-rate cap of 3.5%; council tabled the resolution pending additional attorney review and clarifications.
Harrisville council members debated a proposed 10-year franchise agreement with MCI Metro (doing business as Horizon) but chose to table the resolution pending further review.
Staff presented a standard franchise template reviewed by city legal services and noted state law caps franchise collection at a maximum of 3.5 percent. Council…
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