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Council gives first reading to telecom franchise ordinance for fiber installation
Summary
Council took first reading of an ordinance to grant a nonexclusive franchise to MCI Metro Access Transmission Services, LLC to install fiber on city right-of-way along parts of Sunset Boulevard and Vega Drive; the ordinance will return for further consideration.
The West Columbia City Council gave first reading to an ordinance to grant MCI Metro Access Transmission Services, LLC a nonexclusive franchise to install fiber-optic facilities in portions of the city right-of-way. Staff described the proposed work area as a short stretch around Vega Drive on Sunset Boulevard and additional installation toward the river near Moffett Street.
Council members asked clarifying questions about the scope and confirmed the installation would be fiber optic line. No final vote on ordinance adoption occurred; council advanced the item on first reading and it will return for additional consideration.
