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Council approves Ezee Fiber right-of-way license for citywide fiber build
Summary
The Oak Forest City Council approved a master right-of-way license for Ezee Fiber after the company outlined plans for a 100% fiber optic network, underground construction methods, and resident notifications. Council emphasized coordination and routing to minimize residential disruption.
The Oak Forest City Council on July 14 approved a master Right-of-Way Use License Agreement with Ezee Fiber, a multi-state fiber utility that proposed a 100% fiber optic network for businesses and residences in Oak Forest.
City Administrator Moses Amidei introduced Alan Roth, Ezee Fiber’s director of government affairs, who described the company’s installation approach, including underground routing, small residential flush-mounted boxes and larger cabinets limited to major county or IDOT roadways. Roth said the company will provide multiple community notifications and a direct escalation path for resident complaints. "We will issue between three to six distinct community notifications regarding right-of-way and company contact info," Roth told the council. He also said Ezee Fiber will route escalation calls to a local supervisor in Elk Grove Village and aims for an average ticket turnaround of approximately five days.
Council members sought assurances on coordination and construction oversight. Alderperson Keeler asked whether Ezee Fiber would contract out work; Roth answered the company will hire contractors but remain the primary contact for residents. Public Works staff noted the department is at capacity and the city will rely on third-party utility locates and HR Green for plan review. Amidei said staff will hold preconstruction meetings to align communication protocols with the utility.
Alderperson Emmett moved to approve the license agreement; Alderperson Vetter seconded. The motion carried by roll call vote, 5–0 (two alderpersons absent). The agreement is structured similarly to the city’s earlier agreement with Clearwave Fiber but routes Ezee Fiber work through different corridors to avoid overlapping construction.
Next steps include HR Green plan review and preconstruction coordination meetings between city staff, Ezee Fiber and the contractor team. Residents will be directed to company contact information provided in outreach materials for project questions and issue reporting.
