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Council schedules first reading and public hearing for proposed Midco franchise
Summary
Staff told the council Midco, a regional internet/TV/fiber provider, plans to build infrastructure in Janesville; council set a first reading for its next meeting and a public hearing for the last meeting in November, and staff will meet with a Midco representative next week.
Council members were notified that Midco (an internet, television and fiber provider) has approached the city about building infrastructure in Janesville and that a franchise agreement will be required.
Staff said a draft franchise agreement will be before the council at the first meeting in November with a public hearing scheduled for the last meeting in November. A staff member said he will meet next week with a Midco representative for a meet-and-greet and to learn more about the company's construction process. No franchise vote occurred at this meeting; the item was placed on the council's November agenda for first reading and subsequent public hearing.
Why it matters: a franchise agreement would permit a private broadband provider to place infrastructure in the city right-of-way and could affect service options and local franchise-fee revenue; council members were asked to review the draft franchise before the scheduled first reading.
