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Council approves franchise agreement with Lumen Technologies for use of public right-of-way
Summary
Council approved a franchise agreement putting Lumen Technologies on the same footing as other utilities using the public right-of-way; staff said Lumen's attorneys had already signed the agreement and the city attorney approved the version before the council vote (4-0).
City staff presented a proposed franchise agreement with Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) to formalize the company's use of the city's public utility easements and to require permits, notice before excavation and payments to the city. Staff said the agreement mirrors standard franchise language used statewide and that Lumen's attorneys had already reviewed and signed the document.
Council discussed prior tensions over whether the company had appropriate permits and compensation and approved a motion to enter the franchise agreement. The agreement aims to put Lumen on the same contractual footing as other utilities and ensures the company will perform relocations at reasonable cost rather than charging the city exorbitant fees when roads are developed.
