Title
An Ordinance creating and establishing for bid a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise for the placement of facilities for the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of telecommunications services within the public rights-of-way of Fayette County for a twelve (12) month duration, with an additional extension of time not to exceed six (6) months if a long term franchise is not offered prior to expiration; and providing for compliance with other relevant laws, regulations, standards, and ordinances; definitions; work, materials and construction standards; wire moving and tree trimming; performance bonds; indemnification; insurance; access to property and inspections; notice of filings with the Public Service Commission; no vested rights; limited assignment; notice of foreclosure and bankruptcy; cancellation or termination; violations and penalties; permitting and inspection fees; additional permitting and other requirements for substantial new construction; and bid requirements; all effective on date of passage. [Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Hamilton]
Summary
Authorization to offer a short term telecommunications ordinance for an initial period of time not to exceed one year, in order to allow an appropriate period of time to negotiate longer term franchises. (L0387-13) (Hamilton)
This is a request to offer a short term telecommunications ordinance for an initial period of time not to exceed one year, in order to allow an appropriate period of time to negotiate longer term franchises. The existing franchises expire in June 2013. There is no budgetary impact.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - There is hereby created a non-exclusive franchise grant...
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