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Council conditions consent for Ziply franchise transfer on payment of $65,074.38 outstanding balance
Summary
Council consented to a proposed transfer of the Ziply Fiber franchise to BCE Holdings, but conditioned the consent on payment in full of $65,074.38 in outstanding franchise-related charges dating to 2023; the motion passed unanimously.
Staff reported a written request from Ziply Fiber Northwest (the local franchisee) to transfer its ownership interest to BCE Holding Corporation. The franchise agreement requires city approval for any transfer of ownership interest.
City staff presented due-diligence findings that the franchisee had outstanding charges dating back to 2023 and recommended the council grant consent for transfer conditioned on full payment of the outstanding balance. Staff specified the outstanding amount as $65,074.38.
A councilor moved to authorize the city manager to execute a consent agreement approving the franchise transfer to BCE Holdings on the condition that Ziply (or its successor) pay the outstanding balance. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
Staff will coordinate with the city attorney to ensure the consent agreement includes the payment condition and will not complete the transfer until the balance is received.
