DATE: February 1, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Mark Hilty, Assistant City Administrator - Public Works
Joe York, Street Department Director
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Consideration of Ordinance 2017-44 Amending Title 16, Chapter 2, Street Excavations and Cuts, of the Franklin Municipal Code (02/13/18 WS, 02/27/18 1st BOMA Reading 7-0) SECOND AND FINAL READING
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning amendments to Title 16, Chapter 2 of the Franklin Municipal Code.
Background
Title 16, Chapter 2 of the Franklin Municipal Code, in general, regulates excavations and tunnels in streets and alleys within the City of Franklin. The proposed amendments expand the scope to include excavation and occupancy in public and private streets, alleys sidewalks and rights-of -way.
While there is currently a significant amount of work being performed in the City’s rights-of-way, it is expected that activities will increase due to the increased interest in small cell applications. The amendments are intended to better track activities not only within City streets but within the rights-of-way that may impede operations of various City departments.
Ordinance 2017-44 is accompanied by ordinance 2017-45 which amends Municipal Code, Appendix A - Comprehensive Fees and Penalties, Chapter 16 - Streets and Sidewalks, ETC., to add fees for right-of-way occupancy permits and updates requirements for certificates of insurance, surety/bonds, and re-inspection fees.
Financial Impact
At this time a financial impact has not yet been quantified. The proposed fee is intended to recover costs associated with administering the activities and permits.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2017-44 Amending Title 16, Chapter 2, Street Excavations and Cuts, of the Franklin Municipal Code.