Receive report on franchise agreements and direct staff to renew them
In Plain English
Franchise agreements let private companies use public property like streets and sidewalks for utilities, cable, or waste services. The city collects fees from these companies in exchange for access. Staff will present a report on current agreements and get direction to renew them at existing rates.
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Votes
direct the city manager and city attorney to continue to research and pursue a model ordinance and pursue renewing franchise agreements in a way that is consistence with best practices and maximizes revenue for the City of Richmond and bring recommendations back to the City Council as soon as possible
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