Council hears three fiber franchise presentations; staff explains limits on denials and 'no‑cut' rule
City staff reviewed three franchise applications (HyperFiber, Ziply/ZipLink, NFC Northwest), explained the city's franchise process, federal/state limits on denying access to telecommunications providers, a five‑year 'no‑cut' repaving policy, and permit/inspection gates; franchise representatives answered questions about build-out timing, pole use and trenches; council took no final franchise votes this meeting.
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Covington planning staff provided an overview of standard, 10‑year telecommunications franchise agreements voluntarily adopted for right-of-way management and oversight. Selena told the council the franchise is not a land-use or construction permit but a contract that governs use of public right-of-way, permits, construction standards and restoration obligations.
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