Review 2026 Fiber Optic Buildout Project and Proposed Permitting and Construction Requirements

The purpose of this case is to review a proposed 2026 fiber optic buildout project in the southeast corner of the City and to receive City Council feedback on staff's proposed permitting and construction requirements.   

Staff will present information on a proposed 2026 fiber optic buildout project in the southeast corner of the City, and will discuss staff's plans to impose certain requirements for city right-of-way permitting and construction to help minimize impacts on city businesses, residents, and staff.  Imposing such restrictions will allow staff to accommodate the required permitting, utility locating and inspections without hiring contracted services in 2026.  

Staff recommends imposing certain requirements on large fiber optic buildout projects to minimize impacts on city businesses, residents, and staff, per the attached document.  

Consensus confirmation from City Council is requested on staff's proposed permitting and construction requirements for large fiber optic buildout projects, one of which is proposed in the southeast corner of the city in 2026, and another may occur in 2027 over a larger area of the city.