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City attorney reviews proposed 10-year Southern Light fiber franchise with 5% user fee
Summary
City Attorney Chesley reviewed Ordinance No. 2026-01-26 (310) regarding Southern Light, LLC.'s proposed 10-year use of public rights-of-way for a fiber franchise with a 5% user fee and recommended the city obtain subcontractor contact information and require responsibility for any damage.
City Attorney Chesley reviewed Ordinance No. 2026-01-26 (310) at the Jan. 26 Argo work session, describing it as an ordinance respecting the use of public rights-of-way by Southern Light, LLC for a fiber franchise. Chesley told the council the proposal provides for a 10-year franchise and a 5% user fee, and that Southern Light would be responsible for any damage that may occur during use of the rights-of-way.
Chesley recommended the city obtain contact information for all subcontractors working under the franchise agreement to ensure the city can reach responsible parties if issues arise. The work session record does not show a final vote or adoption of the ordinance during this meeting; the matter was presented for review by the city attorney during the work session.
