Adopt Ordinance #23-11 Granting Centerpoint Energy Nonexclusive Franchise and Public ROW Access

On May 23, 2023, City Council introduced Ordinance #23-11, Granting Centerpoint Energy Nonexclusive Franchise and Public ROW Access.

Adopted Ordinance #03-16 Granting Centerpoint Energy Nonexclusive Franchise and ROW Access became effective on August 11, 2003 for a term of twenty (20) years. The ordinance is set to expire August 11, 2023. Proposed Ordinance #23-11 will replace the existing ordinance and have a term of twenty (20) years, expiring on July 16, 2043. 

Centerpoint Energy has been part of the ordinance process and supports the draft language and term.

The proposed ordinances does not require a public hearing or notification.

Once approved, the Ordinance will be published on June 16, 2023 for a period of thirty (30) days. The Ordinance will be effective on July 16, 2023.

Alternative 1: Adopt Ordinance #23-11
Alternative 2: Deny Ordinanace #23-11. If denied, the City will not have regulations or fee collections for work in the city right-of-way.

This ordinance is being handled as part of normal staff duties. Also, any time work is completed, the City collects a right-of-way permit fee from Centerpoint. In 2022, the City collected $1,755. 2023 fees are as follows:

Boring/Open Trench   $95 + $15 per driveway
Road Closing              $20
Bond Per Mile              $10,000

Staff recommends City Council adopt Ordinance #23-11.

Motion to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and to adopt Ordinance #23-11, Granting Centerpoint Energy Nonexclusive and Public Right-of-Way Access.