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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A TEMPORARY NON-
EXCLUSIVE RIGHT -OF -WAY FRANCHISE TO MCI WORLDCOM
NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION,
LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION LINE IN CERTAIN
PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY; REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 1791; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc., hereinafter referred to as
"MWNS," is a competitive telecommunications company providing voice, data and internet
broadband access services; and
WHEREAS, MWNS' desired route through the City of Tukwila, hereinafter referred to as
"City," requires the use of certain portions of City rights -of -way for the installation, operation,
and maintenance of a telecommunication system which will include fiber -optic cables; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the use of portions of the City's rights
of -way for installation of telecommunication transmission lines is appropriate from the
standpoint of the benefits to be derived by local businesses and the region as a result of such
services; and
WHEREAS, MWNS was granted a non exclusive franchise to operate in the jurisdictional
limits of the City of Tukwila in 1997 through Ordinance No. 1791; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that due to MWNS' additional routes it is in
the best interest of the City to repeal Ordinance No. 1791 and incorporate MWNS' project
locations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council also recognizes that the use of public rights -of -way must be
restricted to allow for the construction of amenities necessary to serve the future needs of the
citizens of Tukwila and that the coordination, planning, and management of the City's rights
of -way is necessary to ensure that the burden of costs for the operations of non municipal
interests are not borne by the citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the development of a comprehensive
plan for rights -of -way use and management is the most effective means for managing the
current use of rights -of -way and ensuring prudent and appropriate decisions concerning the
use of rights -of -way in the future; and
WHEREAS, MWNS has determined that it is in their best interests to move forward with
the installation of facilities within the public rights -of -way prior to the completion of the
comprehensive rights -of -way use and management plan and has agreed to abide by the terms
and conditions of such a plan once it has been completed subject to MWNS' right to challenge
any illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional provision;
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Non exclusive Temporary Franchise Granted.
A. The City of Tukwila hereby grants to MWMS, subject to the conditions prescribed in
this ordinance "Franchise Agreement the franchise rights and authority to construct,
replace, repair, monitor, maintain, use and operate the equipment and facilities necessary for
an underground telecommunication transmission system, which includes fiber -optic cable,
within the City -owned rights -of -way generally described below, and shown in Exhibits A and
B, and hereinafter referred to as the "Franchise Area
1. That portion of South Grady Way within the City limits where the same is
crossed by Union Pacific Railroad right -of -way.
2. That portion of Strander Boulevard where the same is crossed by the Union
Pacific Railroad right -of -way.
3. That portion of South 180th Street where the same is crossed by the Union Pacific
Railroad right -of -way.
4. On the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad right -of -way, 585 feet east of the
intersection of S. 130th St. and 50th Place S. Route parallels S. 130th to the intersection of 50th
Place S. and S. 130th St., then continues northerly beneath 50th Place S. Route continues
northwesterly to the intersection of S. 125th St. and 50th Place S., then west beneath 50th Place
S. to the north side of S. 125th St. Alignment will continue south across the Duwamish River
to a private easement in the vicinity of the Gateway Corporate Center.
5. On the northwest side of 56th Ave. S., then heads on a westerly direction to the
Duwamish River Bridge. Alignment will parallel Interurban Ave. S. and head north to 48th
Ave. S. On 48th Ave. S., route continues east for approximately 800 feet, then north crossing
beneath 48th Ave. S. for 38 feet on to private property.
6. From the Black River Junction in the City of Renton to S. 143rd St., then
northwesterly to Interurban Ave. S. Alignment continues on Interurban Ave. S. and turns east
on the north Gateway Drive entrance. Route continues east on Gateway Drive to a private
easement, terminating the route in the MCI fiber facility.
B. Such franchise shall not be deemed to be exclusive to MWNS and shall in no way
prohibit or limit the City's ability to grant other franchises, permits, or rights along, over, or
under the areas to which this Franchise Agreement has been granted to MWNS, provided that
such other franchises do not unreasonably interfere with MWNS' exercise of franchise rights
granted herein as determined by the City. This franchise shall in no way interfere with
existing utilities or in any way limit, prohibit, or prevent, the City from using the Franchise
Area or affect the City's jurisdiction over such area in any way.
Section 2. Authority. The Director of Public Works or his or her designee is hereby
granted the authority to administer and enforce the terms and provisions of this Franchise
Agreement and may develop such rules, policies, and procedures as he or she deems necessary
to carry out the provisions contained herein, including but not limited to approving additional
routes and projects.
Section 3. Construction Provisions and Standards.
A. The following provisions shall be considered mandatory and failure to abide by any
conditions described herein shall be deemed as non compliance with the terms of this
Franchise Agreement and may result in some or all of the penalties specified in Section 4.
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1. Permit Required. No construction, maintenance, or repairs (except for
emergency repairs) shall be undertaken in the Franchise Area without first obtaining a
Franchise Utility Permit from the City of Tukwila, Department of Public Works. In case of an
emergency, MWNS shall, within one business day of the emergency, obtain a Franchise Utility
Permit from the City of Tukwila Department of Public Works.
2. Coordination. All capital construction projects performed by MWNS within the
franchise area shall be inspected by a contract inspector. All work and inspection shall be
coordinated with the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department to ensure
consistency with City infrastructure, future Capital Improvement Projects, all developer
improvements, and pertinent codes and ordinances.
3. Construction Standards. Any construction, installation, maintenance, and
restoration activities performed by or for MWNS within the Franchise Area shall be conducted
and located so as to produce the least amount of interference with the free passage of
pedestrian and vehicular traffic. All construction, installation, maintenance, and restoration
activities shall be conducted such that they conform to City of Tukwila standards in effect at
the time that such activities take place, and as detailed in Exhibit B.
4. Underground Installation Required. All telecommunications cables and
junction boxes or other vaulted system components shall be installed underground unless
otherwise exempted from this requirement, in writing, by the Director of Public Works.
5. Relocation. When the City determines that it is necessary for any of MWNS
facilities or other system components to be moved or relocated to accommodate the
maintenance, construction, or enhancement of any City -owned public amenity in the franchise
area, the City shall notify MWNS in writing of such determination, and MWNS shall promptly
submit plans for such relocation. Within 120 days of the approval by the City of the plans for
relocation, MWNS shall relocate those facilities or structures designated by the City. All costs
of moving or relocating such facilities or structures, including but not limited to costs for
design, engineering and construction of relocating MWNS' facilities or structures, shall be the
sole responsibility of MWNS, except where MWNS had paid for the relocation cost at request
of the City within the past five years. Relocation must be done in a non discriminatory
manner.
6. Removal or Abandonment. Upon the removal from service of any transmission
lines or other associated structures, facilities and amenities, MWNS shall comply with all
applicable standards and requirements prescribed by the City of Tukwila Public Works
Department for the removal or abandonment of said structures and transmission facilities.
7. Performance Bond. The Public Works Director for the City of Tukwila reserves
the right to require MWNS to obtain a performance bond for any work which the Director
deems to pose a threat to any property or public safety. Such bond shall be issued by a
company licensed by proper authority of the State of Washington and shall be filed with the
City Clerk's Office until release is authorized by the Public Works Director, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
8. "One- Call" Location Liability. MWNS shall subscribe to and maintain
membership in the regional "One -Call" utility location service and shall promptly locate all of
its lines upon request. The City shall not be liable for any damages to system components or
for interruptions in service to customers which are a direct result of work performed for any
City project for which MWNS has failed to properly locate its lines and facilities within the
prescribed time limits and guidelines established by One -Call. The City shall also not be liable
for any damages to the system components or for interruptions in service to MWNS customers
resulting from work performed under any Franchise Utility Permit issued by the City.
9. City- provided Conduit. In those areas where the City has installed its own
conduit, MWNS shall utilize where reasonable and economically and technically feasible such
conduit under separate lease agreement with the City. Such agreement shall be negotiated as
to the specific terms and the lease shall be provided at a reasonable rate.
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10. As Built Plans Required. MWNS shall maintain accurate engineering plans and
details of all installations within the City limits and shall provide such information in both
paper form and electronic form, using AutoCAD 14, or a more recent release, prior to close -out
of any Franchise Utility Permit issued by the City and any work undertaken by MWNS
pursuant to this Franchise Agreement. The City shall determine the reasonable acceptability
of any as -built submittals provided under this section.
Section 4. Franchise Compliance.
A. Franchise Violations. The failure by MWNS to fully comply with any of the
provisions of this Franchise Agreement may result in a written notice from the City that
describes the violations of the Franchise Agreement and requests reasonable remedial action
within thirty (30) days of receipt of such notice. If MWNS has not substantially complied at
the end of the thirty (30) day period following receipt of the violation notification, the City
may declare an immediate termination of all franchise rights and privileges; provided that full
compliance was reasonably possible within that thirty (30) day period. The demonstration of
due diligence on the part of MWNS may be grounds for the grant of an extension in the period
during which compliance is to be attained, provided that MWNS continues to pursue
reasonable correction of any violations of the Franchise Agreement noted by the City.
B. Emergency Actions.
1. If any of MWNS' actions, or any failure by MWNS to act to correct a situation
caused by MWNS is deemed by the City to create a threat to life or property, the City may
order MWNS to immediately correct said situation threat or, at the City's discretion, the City
may undertake measures to correct said situation threat itself; provided that, when possible,
the City shall notify MWNS of said threat and give MWNS an opportunity to correct said
threat before undertaking such measures itself. MWNS shall be liable for all actual and
reasonable costs, expenses, and damages attributable to the correction of such an emergency
situation as undertaken by the City to the extent that such situation was caused by MWNS and
shall further be liable for all actual and reasonable costs, expenses, and damages resulting to
the City from such situation and any reimbursement of such costs to the City shall be made
within thirty (30) days of written notice of the completion of such action or determination of
damages by the City. The failure by MWNS to take appropriate action to correct a situation
caused by MWNS and identified by the City as a threat to public or private safety or property
shall be considered a violation of the Franchise Agreement terms and each day that such a
situation continues to exist and MWNS fails to take appropriate action to abate said situation
shall be regarded as a separate violation.
2. If during construction or maintenance of MWNS' facilities any damage occurs to
an underground facility and the damage results in the release of natural gas or other
hazardous substance or potentially endangers life, health, or property, MWNS or its contractor
shall immediately call 911 or other local emergency response number.
C. Other Remedies. Nothing contained in this Franchise Agreement shall limit the
City's available remedies in the event of MWNS' failure to comply with the provisions of this
Franchise Agreement, to include but not limited to, the City's right to sue for specific
performance and /or damages.
D. Removal of System. In the event that this Franchise Agreement is terminated as a
result of violations of the terms of this Franchise Agreement, MWNS shall, at its sole expense,
promptly remove all transmission system components and facilities, provided that the City, at
its sole option, may allow MWNS to abandon its facilities in place.
Section 5. Insurance.
A. MWNS shall maintain liability insurance written on a per occurrence basis during the
full term of this franchise for personal injuries and property damages. The policy shall name
the City of Tukwila as additionally insured and shall contain coverage in the following
minimum amounts per separate occurrence:
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1. Personal Injury $5,000,000 per person $10,000,000 per occurrence.
2. Property Damage $5,000,000 per claimant $10,000,000 per occurrence.
3. $1,000,000 for all other types liability including claims for damages for invasion
of the right of privacy; for defamation of any person, firm, or corporation; for the violation or
infringement of any copyright, trademark, trade name, service mark or patent; or for damage
to any other person, firm, or corporation arising out of or alleged to arise out of failure to
comply with the provisions of any statute, regulation or resolution of the United States, State
of Washington, or any local agency with jurisdiction.
B. Such insurance policy shall also contain a policy provision that it cannot be revoked,
canceled, or reduced without thirty days advance written notice to the City, and MWNS shall,
upon request by the City, annually provide proof of such insurance to the City Clerk's Office.
Section 6. Other Permits and Approvals. Nothing in this agreement shall relieve
MWNS from any obligation to obtain approvals or necessary permits from applicable federal,
state, and City authorities for all activities in the Franchise Area.
Section 7. Transfer of Right of Way Franchise.
A. The rights, privileges, benefits, title, or interest provided by this right -of -way
franchise shall not be sold, transferred, assigned, or otherwise encumbered, without the prior
written consent of the City, with such consent not being unreasonably withheld or delayed.
No such consent shall be required, however, for a transfer in trust, by other hypothecation, or
by assignment of any rights, title, or interest in MWNS' telecommunication system in order to
secure indebtedness. Approval shall not be required for mortgaging purposes provided that
the collateral pledged for any mortgage shall not include the assets of this franchise. Approval
shall not be required for a transfer if such transfer is from MWNS to another person or entity
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with MWNS.
B. Any actual and reasonable administrative costs associated with a transfer of this
franchise which requires the approval of the City, shall be reimbursed to the City within thirty
(30) days of such transfer.
Section 8. Franchise Term. The franchise rights granted herein shall remain in full force
and effect for a period of three (3) years from the effective date of this ordinance, or one
hundred eighty (180) days from the adoption by the City Council of a rights -of -way use
management plan prescribing new terms and conditions under which MWNS may occupy
City rights -of -way, whichever shall occur first; provided that MWNS files with the City Clerk,
a document acknowledging consent to the terms and conditions herein in the form attached
hereto as Exhibit C, and that such plan is applied in a non discriminatory and competitively
neutral manner. Failure on the part of MWNS to file said consent within thirty (30) days of the
effective date of this ordinance shall void and nullify any and all rights granted under this
Franchise Agreement.
Section 9. Administrative Fees.
A. Pursuant to 35.21.860 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the City is
precluded from imposing franchise fees for "telephone businesses" defined in RCW 82.04.065,
except that fees may be collected for administrative expenses related to such franchise. MWNS
does hereby warrant that its operations as authorized under this franchise are those of a
telephone business as defined in RCW 82.04.065.
B. MWNS shall be subject to a $3,000 administrative fee for reimbursement of all costs
associated with the preparation, processing, and approval of this Franchise Agreement. These
costs shall include but not limited to wages, benefits, overhead expenses, equipment, and
supplies associated with such tasks as plan review, site visits, meetings, negotiations, and
other functions critical to proper management and oversight of City's right -of -way.
Administrative fees exclude normal permit processing fees. Payment of the one -time
administrative fee is due thirty (30) days after franchise approval.
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C. In the event MWNS submits a request for work beyond the scope of this Franchise
Agreement, or submits a complex project that requires significant comprehensive plan review,
or inspection, MWNS shall reimburse City for Franchise Agreement amendment and
reasonable and actual expenses associated with the project. MWNS shall pay such expenses
within thirty (30) days of receipt of bill from the City.
D. Failure by MWNS to make full payment of bills within the time specified shall be
considered sufficient grounds for the termination of all rights and privileges existing under
this ordinance utilizing the procedures specified in Section 4.A of this ordinance.
Section 10. Capacity for City Use. The City anticipates the future need for data
transmission and communications connections that may require telecommunications capacity
in MWNS' fiber -optic system in the City. The terms and conditions for the use of such
capacity by the City shall be negotiated under separate agreement between the City and
MWNS. The provision of such capacity by MWNS for City needs shall not be unreasonably
withheld subject to the provision of such capacity at MWNS' standard rates, terms and
conditions.
Section 11. Notices. Any notices to be served upon the City or MWNS shall be delivered
to the following addresses respectively:
City of Tukwila
Office of the City Clerk
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc.
Municipal Affairs Manager
2250 Lakeside Boulevard
Richardson, TX 75082
MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc.
Network and Facilities Legal Team
1133 19th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20036
Section 12. Claims for Damages.
A. In the construction, installation, repair, operation, and maintenance of its structures
and facilities, MWNS shall use reasonable and appropriate precautions to avoid damage to
persons or property. MWNS shall indemnify and save harmless the City from all claims,
actions or damages of every kind or description, including reasonable attorney's and expert
witness fees, which may accrue to or be suffered by any person or persons, corporation or
property to the extent caused in part or in whole by any negligent act or omission of MWNS,
its officers, agents, servants or employees, carried on in the furtherance of the rights, benefits,
and privileges granted to MWNS by this Franchise Agreement. In the event any claim or
demand is presented to or filed with the City which gives rise to MWNS obligation pursuant
to this section, the City shall within a reasonable time notify MWNS thereof and MWNS shall
have a right, at its election, to settle or compromise such claim or demand. In the event any
claim or action is commenced in which the City is named a party, and which suit or action is
based on a claim or demand which gives rise to MWNS' obligation pursuant to this section,
the City shall promptly notify MWNS thereof, and MWNS shall, at its sole cost and expense,
defend such suit or action by attorneys of its own election. In defense of such suit or action,
MWNS may, at its election and at its sole cost and expense, settle or compromise such suit or
action. This section shall not be construed to require MWNS to:
1. protect and save the City harmless from any claims, actions, or damages;
2. settle or compromise any claim, demand, suit, or action;
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3. appear in or defend any suit or action; or,
4. pay any judgment or reimburse the City's costs and expenses (including
reasonable attorney's fees), to the extent such claim arises out of the negligent acts or
omissions or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, employees or agents.
B. To the extent of any concurrent negligence between MWNS and the City, MWNS
obligations under this paragraph shall only extend to its share of negligence or fault. The City
shall have the right at all times to participate through its own attorney in any suit or action
which arises out of any right, privilege, and authority granted by or exercised pursuant to this
Franchise Agreement when the City determines that such participation is required to protect
the interests of the City or the public. Such participation by the City shall be at the City's sole
cost and expense.
Section 13. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the portion declared
invalid or unconstitutional shall be severable and the remaining provisions of this ordinance
shall remain valid and enforceable
Section 14. Indemnification.
MWNS assigns, agrees and covenants to indemnify and hold harmless the City of
Tukwila from and against any and all liability, loss, cost, damages, whether to persons or
property, or expense of any type or nature, including reasonable attorney's fees and expert
witness fees, to the extent it arises from any negligent act or omission or willful misconduct of
MWNS, its successors and assigns arising from or connected to MWNS work under this
franchise, provided however, that in case any suit or action is instituted against the City by
reason of any such damage or injury, City shall:
1. cause written notice thereof to be given unto MWNS; and
2. provide all reasonably requested assistance in defense or settlement of such
claim at MWNS' expense; and
3. retain the right to control the defense of settlement or such claims.
Section 15. Reservation of Rights. The parties agree that this Agreement is intended to
satisfy the requirements of all applicable laws, administrative guidelines, rules, orders, and
ordinances. Accordingly, any provision of this Agreement or any local ordinance which may
conflict with or violate the law shall be invalid and unenforceable, whether occurring before or
after the execution of this Agreement, it being the intention of the parties to preserve their
respective rights and remedies under the law, and that the execution of this Agreement does
not constitute a waiver of any rights or obligations by either party under the law.
Section 16. Police Powers. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to affect the City's
authority to exercise its police powers. MWNS shall not by this Franchise Agreement obtain
any vested rights to use any portion of the City right of way except for the locations approved
by the City and then only subject to the terms and conditions of this Franchise. This Franchise
Agreement and the permits issued thereunder shall be governed by applicable City ordinances
in effect at the time of application for such permits.
Section 17. Future Rules, Regulations, and Specifications.
MWNS acknowledges that the City may develop rules, regulations, and specifications,
including a general ordinance or other regulations governing telecommunications operations
in the City. Such regulations, upon written notice to MWNS, shall thereafter govern MWNS
activities hereunder; provided, however, that in no event shall regulations:
1. materially interfere with or adversely affect MWNS rights pursuant to and in
accordance with this Franchise Agreement; or
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2. be applied in a discriminatory manner as it pertains to MWNS and other similar
user of such facilities.
Section 18. Repealer: Ordinance No. 1791 is hereby repealed.
Section 19. Effective Date. This ordinance or a summary thereof shall be published in
the official newspaper of the City, and shall take effect and be in full force and effect five (5)
days after passage and publication as provided by law,
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at a
Regular Meeting thereof this ,/e day of C.., it ar 2001.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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O e E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Office of tCitytorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: g' /6 U/
PASSED BY THE crry COUNCIL: 8,2_0_0 j
PUBLISHED: K-- U l
EFFECTIVE DATE: g- 9- of
ORDINANCE NO.: 6 7
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Steven M. Mullet, Mayor
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Date: August 8, 2001
Scale: Not to Scale
LEGEND
MCI WorldCom (Completed)
MCI WorldCom (Proposed)
Tukwila City Limits
DISCLAIMER
The location of any features and boundaries
are approximate and are Intended for reference
only.
MCI WORLDCOM
Exhibit A
NORTH
EXHIBIT B
MCI WORLCOM NETWORK SERVICES INC.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The intent of this exhibit is to set forth the standards and requirements to be met by MCI
WORLDCOM Network Services (MWNS), during their construction activity proposed for the
route as defined below:
a. Leg 1: Route begins on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad right -of -way 585
feet east of the intersection of S 130th St and 50th Place S. Route parallels S 130th to the
intersection of 50th Place S and S 130th St then continues northerly beneath 50th Place S. Route
continues northwesterly to the intersection of S 125th St and 50th Place S; then west beneath
50th Place S to the north side of S 125th St. Alignment will continue south across the
Duwamish River to a private easement in the vicinity of the Gateway Corporate Center.
b. Leg 2: Route begins on the northwest side of 56th Ave S then heads on a westerly
direction to the Duwamish River Bridge. Alignment will parallel Interurban Ave S and head
north to 48th Ave S. On 48th Ave S, route continues east for approximately 800 feet then north
crossing beneath 48th Ave S for 38 feet on to private property.
c. Leg 3: Route enters City from the Black River Junction in the City of Renton to S
143rd St. then northwesterly to Interurban Ave S. Alignment continues on Interurban Ave S
and turns east on the north Gateway Drive entrance. Route continues east on Gateway Drive
to a private easement terminating the route in the MCI fiber facility.
Definitions:
Utility Corridor: A specifically designated corridor where future utility infrastructure is
planned in order to meet planned utility needs.
Directional Bore: A minimally- invasive construction technique in which conduit is placed
by boring pipe under the surface, and then the conduit pulled back to the start point. This
method of construction minimizes damage to the right -of -way, as well as the potential for
failing trenches.
Holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day,
Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Trench and Place: This is a method of construction in which the surface material (pavement,
sidewalk, landscaping) is removed, and a trench is dug in order to place conduit.
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Manhole: An underground structure placed along the conduit path to allow access to the
conduit and cable.
Handhole: An underground structure not intended for placement in areas with vehicular
traffic. Can be placed under surface (requires digging to expose) or flush with sidewalk
panels (normally in a sidewalk panel).
Pot holing: A method of physically exposing existing utilities in the area of proposed
construction.
Restoration: The process of restoring the right -of -way after construction activity is complete.
Cable: For the purposes of this document, a cable will be defined as a fiber optic cable.
Traffic Control: All traffic lane closures and pedestrian re- routing will require Traffic
Control Plans to be submitted 48 hours in advance. No daytime closures will be allowed in
areas of extreme congestion.
General Route Placement Identification:
Conduit along the above identified route will be placed, wherever possible, off the main
roadway. MWNS, plans identify placement primarily on the (TBD) edge of the roadway.
Reauired Method of Construction:
While the City of Tukwila requests directional bore be used wherever possible, we recognize
that the use to which the City may place the conduit being installed for Tukwila as a
condition of this agreement may make boring impossible due to separation requirements
associated with placement of fiber optic cables near electric lines. Because of this fact,
trenching will be allowed along the entire route, with the exception of those streets that have
recently been re- paved, and in areas where conduit will be placed under rivers, streams, etc.
There will be a 5 -year open cut moratorium on streets that have been recently re- paved.
Those areas where directional bores will be used shall be shown on the MWNS, construction
plans unless identified otherwise.
Permits:
The City of Tukwila will issue only those permits for streets, sidewalks and right -of -way
controlled by the City. MWNS is responsible for identifying and obtaining all other required
permits from State, Private and Federal agencies. MWNS shall sign an "Authorization for
Special Billing" for contract inspection to monitor compliance with approved plans, traffic
control operations, infrastructure impacts. Contract Inspector will be chosen by City and will
bill directly to Franchisee.
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Traffic Control:
MWNS will maintain a minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction during construction
activity. Flagmen and positive traffic control signage will be required. A detailed plan for
traffic control should be submitted to the City 48 hours prior to commencement of work.
The primary purpose of traffic control is to maintain the safety of vehicular and pedestrian
traffic during construction activity. Any deviations that cause a potentially hazardous
situation during this activity will require immediate correction.
Work -Hour Restrictions: MWNS shall comply with City's noise restrictions outlined in the
City Municipal Code and any special restriction imposed by the City
Manhole, Stub Conduit, and Ciao Conduit Placement:
Manholes (or handholes) will be required at or near (within 75 feet) the following north-
south; east -west corridors: See final Plans.
NOTE: Stub Conduit will only be required at points where the conduit is placed in the
roadway at these intersections. Manholes or handholes will be placed where the conduit is in
the sidewalk or on the shoulder of the roadway.
The provision of conduits and manholes' /handholes for City Use shall be provided in
accordance with agreement between MWNS and City. The City manhole /handhole covers
shall have distinct identification permanently marked on the covers by welding or other
approved means.
Utility Locates:
Construction locates will be called out prior to all construction activity in accordance with the
State of Washington One -Call system requirements. The Utility Locate Center telephone
number is 1- 800 424 -5555.
Potholing:
During construction activity, MWNS, will pothole all located utilities within 5 feet of the
proposed running line. In areas where the running line is relocated in the field due to sub-
surface structures not known, the pot- holing distance will be 5 feet from the new running
line.
MWNS will document potholing results on as -built plans to be submitted to City for official
record drawing purposes. Professional survey standards will be required.
Telecommunications Franchise Exhibit B Page 3
All potholing will be by the air /vacuum method, with holes no greater than 12" diameter.
Holes will be backfilled with CDF and topped with hot mix asphalt patches. Contact Bill
Massengill /APS, at 425 313 -1034 as a suggested contact for this service.
Restoration Reauirements:
Restore all disturbed areas of the right -of -way to conform to the specific restoration require-
ments identified in the City of Tukwila Infrastructure Design and Construction Standards,
and the WSDOT /APWA Standard Specifications.
In general, the right -of -way will be restored to equal or better condition immediately
following conduit placement. Photographs and videos showing the before condition must be
submitted, with labels of locations prior to work commencing in that vicinity.
When weather conditions prevent immediate restoration, the City Inspector will be notified,
and a schedule for restoration will be determined.
Where sidewalk panels are damaged in any way, they will be replaced, unless the City
Inspector gives written permission otherwise.
Where roadway surface is damaged in any way, the contractor will restore trench following
the City standard patch detail.
The materials removed from the trench will not, under any circumstance, be used to backfill
after placement of the conduit. The following trench standards will be followed:
D All trench edges will be saw -cut on both sides of the trench prior to replacement of
surface material. See Tukwila standard RS -3.
D Minimum cover from top of conduit to road surface will be 42
D Backfill will be 5/8" Minus Compacted Crushed Rock outside roadway areas and
will be controlled density fill in all roadway areas
D Concrete sub -base will be placed at a depth equal to 150% of the existing sub -base
that was removed. Where no sub -base existed, concrete sub -base will be a
minimum of 6" depth.
D Asphalt concrete or bituminous plant mix replacement will be placed at a
minimum depth of 4" above the concrete sub -base. The asphalt patch will be
placed in a "T" -cut manner to a distance of 8" on both sides of the trench.
D Compaction of the backfill will be at 95% of maximum density, in 6" lifts.
Determination of adequacy will be by Nuclear gauge.
D Where the conduit is placed under the sidewalk the backfill material identified
above will be used, but will be placed to the point where the sidewalk panel will be
poured.
Telecommunications Franchise Exhibit B Page 4
Trench Cut Mitigation Fee:
The City of Tukwila Right of Way Management Plan provides documentation that trench
cuts cause damage to adjacent pavements, that the damage is significant, and that a
substantial asphalt concrete overlay is required to replace the loss of structural strength to the
street. The damage is considered to impact the entire roadway lane width. For portland
cement concrete roadways, the entire slab is considered damaged and will require entire
replacement. The City has studied these cost impacts and has formulated the following fee
schedule, as a pavement trench cut mitigation fee, that is based on the square foot (SF)
measurement of the impacted roadway lane width:
20 -15 (100
15 -10 (75
10 -7 (50
7 -5 (33
5 -2 (25
2 -1 (10
0 to 1
Cleanup:
$10.00
$7.50
$5.00
$3.30
$2.50
$1.00
$0.00
Cleanup will take place on a daily basis. No spoils will be left in the right -of -way, and spoils
will not be allowed to invade any area outside the designated work area during construction
activity.
Warrantu:
All work performed will be warranted for a minimum of one -year from the date of formal
acceptance by the City of Tukwila.
Exhibit B: 7/31/2001
Telecommunications Franchise Exhibit B Page 5
Date: W/4/1D/
Ms. Jane Cantu
Office of the City Clerk
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re: Ordinance No. 1969
Dear Ms. Cantu:
In accordance with and as required by Section 8 of City of Tukwila Ordinance No.
1969 passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor on August 20, 2001 (the
"Ordinance MCI WORLDCOM Network Services, Inc., hereby accepts the terms,
conditions and obligations to be complied with or performed by it under the Ordinance.
Sincerely,
gign ture
Marty Hersh
Printed Name
77‘1/77o
Franchise Acceptance Form
Director of Outside Plant Construction
Title
CITY OF TUKWILA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 1969
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A TEMPORARY
NON EXCLUSIVE RIGHT -OF -WAY FRANCHISE TO MCI
WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC., A DELAWARE
CORPORATION, LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT
BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING OPERATING, AND
MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION
LINE IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1791; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
On August 20, 2001, the City Council of the City of Tukwila passed Ordinance
No. 1969, granting MCI Worldcom Network Services, Inc., the franchise righ is and authority
to construct, replace, repair, monitor, maintain, use and operate the equipment and facilities
necessary for an underground telecommunication transmission system, which includes fiber
optic cable; providing for severability; and establishing an effective date.
The full text of this ordinance will be mailed without charge to anyone who submits a
written request to the City Clerk of the City of Tukwila for a copy of the text.
APPROVED by the City Council at its meeting of 8/20/01.
Je E. Cantu, CMC, City Clerk
Published Seattle Times: 8/24/01