HomeMy WebLinkAboutUtilities 2014-02-03 Item 2A - Ordinance - Franchise Agreement with tw telecom of washington llcCity of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Haggerton
Utilities Committee
FROM: Bob Giberson, Public Works Director
BY: Frank lriarte, Deputy Public Works Director
DATE: January 31, 2014
SUBJECT: Franchise Agreement with tw telecom of washington Ilc
ISSUE
Approval of Franchise Agreement with tw telecom of washington Ilc.
BACKGROUND
On June 1, 2009, the Tukwila City Council granted tw telecom of washington Ilc (TWTC) a
non - exclusive franchise through Ordinance No. 2231 (Franchise Agreement) to construct,
maintain and operate a fiber optic cable system in the City's rights -of -way. Ordinance No.
2231 has expired and must be renewed.
DISCUSSION
In 2001, TWTC constructed a fiber optic system in Tukwila to provide voice and data
services to customers in the Puget Sound area. Through purchase of conduit assets and
expansion of their infrastructure, TWTC was able to provide more broadband options to
Tukwila businesses. Their current fiber optic system is described in Exhibit A.
The attached Franchise Agreement would allow TWTC to continue operating in the City's
right -of -way and facilitate construction of future fiber optic projects.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Under the terms of the Franchise, TWTC will pay a $5,000 administrative fee within 30 days
of franchise approval.
RECOMMENDATION
Council is being asked to approve the Ordinance that will grant a franchise agreement to tw
telecom of washington Ilc and consider this item at the February 10, 2014 Committee of the
Whole and subsequent February 18, 2014 Regular Meeting.
Attachment: Draft Franchise Ordinance with Exhibits A & B
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DRAFT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, GRANTING A NON - EXCLUSIVE
FRANCHISE TO tw telecom of washington Ilc, LEGALLY
AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF
WASHINGTON, FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING,
OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING A TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEM IN CERTAIN PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY IN THE CITY;
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO 2231; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2231, granted tw telecom of washington I(c, hereinafter
referred to as "TWTC," a three -year, non - exclusive franchise, which expired June 9,
2012, and the parties have been operating under such franchise on a holdover basis
until a new franchise is in place, during which time TWTC has acted in compliance with
that franchise and applicable permits; and
WHEREAS, TWTC is a telecommunications company that, among other things,
provides voice and data services to customers, including those in the Puget Sound
region; and
WHEREAS, TWTC's 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 telecommunications system; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the use of portions of the City's
rights -of -way for installation of a telecommunications system 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, 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
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WHEREAS, the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes the City to grant
and regulate non - exclusive franchises for the use of public streets, rights -of -way, and
other public property for transmission of communications;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Non - exclusive Franchise Granted.
A. The City hereby grants to TWTC, 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 a telecommunications facility within the City -owned rights -of -way
generally described in Exhibit A, and hereinafter referred to as the "Franchise Area."
B. The foregoing franchise rights and authority ("Franchise ") shall not be deemed
to be exclusive to TWTC 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 has been granted to TWTC; provided, that such other franchises do not
unreasonably interfere with TWTC's 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.
C. This Franchise Agreement merely authorizes TWTC to occupy and use the
Franchise Area. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to grant or convey any
right, title, or interest in the Franchise Area to TWTC.
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 lawful and reasonable rules, policies, and
procedures as he or she deems necessary to carry out the provisions contained herein.
Section 3. Franchise Term. The franchise rights granted herein shall remain in
full force and effect for a period of five years from the effective date of this ordinance.
However, this Franchise Agreement shall not take effect and TWTC shall have no rights
under this Franchise Agreement unless a written acceptance with the City is received
pursuant to Section 4 of this agreement. If TWTC requests a renewal request prior to
the expiration date, the City may, at the City's sole discretion, extend the term of this
Franchise Agreement for up to one year beyond the expiration date to allow processing
of renewal. If the City elects to extend the term of this Franchise Agreement, written
notice of the extension shall be provided to TWTC prior to the Franchise expiration date.
Section 4. Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. The full acceptance of this
Franchise Agreement and all the terms and conditions shall be filed with the City Clerk
within 30 days of the effective date of this ordinance in the form attached hereto as
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Exhibit B. Failure on the part of TWTC to file said consent within 30 days of the
effective date of this ordinance shall void and nullify any and all rights granted under this
Franchise Agreement.
Section 5. Construction Provisions and Standards. 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 6.
A. Permit Required. No construction, maintenance, or repairs (except for
emergency repairs) shall be undertaken in the Franchise Area without first obtaining
appropriate permits from the City of Tukwila, Department of Public Works. In case of an
emergency, TWTC shall, within 24 hours of the emergency, obtain a permit from the
City of Tukwila Department of Public Works.
B. Coordination. All capital construction projects performed by TWTC within the
Franchise Area shall be inspected by a City inspector. All work and inspection shall be
coordinated with the Public Works Engineering Division to ensure consistency with City
infrastructure, future Capital Improvement Projects, all developer improvements, and
pertinent codes and ordinances.
C. Construction Standards. Any construction, installation, maintenance, and
restoration activities performed by or for TWTC within the Franchise Area shall be
constructed 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 the City's
development guidelines and standards and comply with Title 11 of the Tukwila
Municipal Code.
D. 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.
E. Relocation.
1. Whenever the City causes a public improvement to be constructed within
the Franchise Area, and such public improvement requires the relocation of TWTC's
facilities, the City shall provide TWTC with written notice requesting such relocation,
along with plans for the public improvement that are sufficiently complete to allow for the
initial evaluation, coordination and the development of a relocation plan. The City and
TWTC shall meet at a time and location determined by the City to discuss the project
requirements including critical timelines, schedules, construction standards, utility
conflicts, as -built requirements, and other pertinent relocation plan details.
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2. To ensure timely execution of relocation requirements, TWTC shall, upon
written request from the City, provide at TWTC's expense, base maps, current as -built
information, detailed relocation plan (including detailed schedule of relocation activities,
identification of critical path, identification of facilities, and relocation procedures), and
other design, technical or operational requirements within the time frame specified by
the City.
3. TWTC may, after receipt of written notice requesting a relocation of its
facilities, submit to the City written alternatives to such relocation within a reasonable
time specified by the City. Such alternatives shall include the use and operation of
temporary facilities in adjacent rights -of -way. The City shall evaluate such alternatives
and advise TWTC in writing if one or more of the alternatives are suitable to
accommodate the work, which would otherwise necessitate relocation of the facilities. If
requested by the City, TWTC shall submit additional information to assist the City in
making such evaluation. The City shall give each alternative proposed by TWTC full
and fair consideration. In the event the City ultimately determines that there is no other
reasonable alternative, TWTC shall relocate its facilities as otherwise specified in
Section 5.E.
4. Upon final approval of the relocation plan by the City, TWTC shall, at its
own expense, unless otherwise prohibited by statute, and at the time frame specified by
the City, temporarily or permanently remove, relocate, place underground, change or
alter the position of any facilities or structures within the right -of -way whenever the City
has determined that such removal, relocation, undergrounding, change or alteration is
reasonably necessary for the construction, repair, maintenance, installation, public
safety, or operation of any public improvement in or upon the rights -of -way.
5. If during the construction, repair, or maintenance of the City's public
improvement project an unexpected conflict occurs from TWTC's facilities, TWTC shall,
upon notification from the City, respond within 24 hours to resolve the conflict.
F. Removal or Abandonment. Upon the removal from service of any service
antennas or other associated structures, facilities and amenities within the Franchise
Area, TWTC 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 facilities. No facility constructed or owned by TWTC may be abandoned
without the express written consent of the City.
G. Bond. Before undertaking any of the work, installation, improvements,
construction, repair, relocation, or maintenance authorized by this Franchise
Agreement, TWTC shall, upon the request of the City, furnish a bond executed by
TWTC and a corporate surety authorized to operate a surety business in the State of
Washington, in such sum as may be set and approved by the City as sufficient to
ensure performance of TWTC's obligations under this Franchise Agreement, provided,
however, that such sum shall not exceed 150% of the cost of the telecommunications
system to be installed by TWTC in the City rights -of -way. At TWTC's sole option,
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TWTC may provide alternate security in the form of an assignment of funds or a letter of
credit, in the same amount as the bond. All forms of security shall be in the form
reasonably acceptable to the City. The bond shall be conditioned so that TWTC shall
observe all the covenants, terms, and conditions and shall faithfully perform all of the
obligations of this Franchise Agreement, and to repair or replace any defective TWTC
work or materials discovered in the City's roads, streets, or property.
H. "One -Call" Location & Liability. TWTC 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 TWTC's
system components or for interruptions in service to TWTC customers which are a
direct result of work performed for any City project for which TWTC 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 TWTC
system components or for interruptions in service to TWTC customers resulting from
work performed under a permit issued by the City.
1. As -Built Plans Required. TWTC 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 the most current Autocad version prior to
close -out of any permit issued by the City and any work undertaken by TWTC pursuant
to this Franchise Agreement. The City shall determine the acceptability of any as -built
submittals provided under this section.
J. Recovery of Costs. TWTC shall be subject to all permit fees associated with
activities undertaken through the authority granted in this Franchise Agreement or under
ordinances of the City. Where the City incurs reasonable costs and expenses for
review or inspection of activities undertaken through the authority granted in this
Franchise Agreement or any ordinances relating to the subject for which permit fees
have not been established, TWTC shall pay such reasonable costs and expenses
directly to the City.
K. Vacation. If, at any time, the City shall vacate any City road, right -of -way or
other City property which is subject to rights granted by this Franchise Agreement and
said vacation shall be for the purpose of acquiring the fee or other property interest in
said road, right -of -way or other City property for the use of the City, in either its
proprietary or governmental capacity, then the City may, at its option and by giving 30
days written notice to TWTC, terminate this Franchise Agreement with reference to
such City road, right -of -way or other City property so vacated, and the City shall not be
liable for any damages or loss to TWTC by reason of such termination other than those
provided for in RCW 35.99.
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Section 6. Franchise Compliance.
A. Franchise Violations. The failure by TWTC 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 remedial action within
30 days of receipt of such notice. If TWTC has not attained full compliance at the end
of the 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 30 -day period.
B. Emergency Actions.
1. If any of TWTC's actions, or any failure by TWTC to act to correct a
situation caused by TWTC, is deemed by the City to create a threat to life or property,
financial harm, or cause a delay of the construction, repair or maintenance of the public
improvement, the City may order TWTC to immediately correct said threat, financial
harm, or delay or, at the City's discretion, the City may undertake measures to correct
said threat, financial harm or delay itself; provided that, when possible, the City shall
notify TWTC and give TWTC an opportunity to correct within a reasonable specified
time, said threat, financial harm or delay before undertaking such corrective measures.
TWTC shall be liable for all reasonable costs, expenses, and damages attributed to the
correction of such an emergency situation as undertaken by the City to the extent that
such situation was caused by TWTC and shall further be liable for all 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 30 days of written notice
of the completion of such action or determination of damages by the City. The failure by
TWTC to take appropriate action to correct a situation caused by TWTC and identified
by the City as a threat to public or private safety or property, financial harm, or delay of
the construction, repair or maintenance of the public improvement shall be considered a
violation of the terms of this Franchise Agreement.
2. If during construction or maintenance of TWTC's 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, TWTC 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 TWTC's failure to comply with the
provisions of this Franchise Agreement, to include but not limited to, the City's right to a
lawsuit 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, TWTC shall, at its
sole expense, promptly remove all system components and facilities, provided that the
City, at its sole option, may allow TWTC to abandon its facilities in place.
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Section 7. Insurance.
A. TWTC shall maintain liability insurance written on a per - occurrence basis
during the full term of this Franchise Agreement for personal injuries and property
damages. The policy shall contain coverage in the amounts and conditions stipulated in
Title 11 of the Tukwila Municipal Code.
B. Such insurance shall specifically name as additional insured the City, its
officers, and employees, shall apply as primary insurance, shall stipulate that no
insurance affected by the City will be called on to contribute to a Toss covered
thereunder, and shall further provide that the policy shall not be modified or canceled
during the life of the permit or Franchise Agreement without giving 30 days written
notice to the City. Notice shall be by certified mail, return receipt requested to the City.
C. If the City determines that circumstances warrant an increase in insurance
coverage and liability limits to adequately cover the risks of the City, the City may
require additional insurance to be acquired. The City shall provide written notice should
the City exercise its right to require additional insurance.
Section 8. Other Permits and Approvals. Nothing in this Agreement shall relieve
TWTC from any obligation to obtain approvals or necessary permits from applicable
federal, state, and City authorities for all activities in the Franchise Area.
Section 9. Transfer of Ownership.
A. The rights, privileges, benefits, title, or interest provided by this Franchise
Agreement 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 TWTC's
telecommunications 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 any
transfer from TWTC to another person or entity controlling, controlled by, or under
common control with TWTC. TWTC may license fibers to other users without the
consent of the City provided that TWTC remains solely responsible for the terms and
conditions outlined in this Franchise Agreement.
B. In any transfer of this Franchise which requires the approval of the City, TWTC
shall show that the recipient of such transfer has the technical ability, financial
capability, and any other legal or general qualifications as reasonably determined by the
City to be necessary to ensure that the obligations and terms required under this
Franchise Agreement can be met to the full satisfaction of the City. The qualifications of
any transferee shall be determined by hearing before the City Council and the approval
to such transfer shall be granted by resolution of the City Council. Any actual and
reasonable administrative costs associated with a transfer of this Franchise which
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requires the approval of the City shall be reimbursed to the City within 30 days of such
transfer.
Section 10. Administrative Fees.
A. Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), the City is precluded from
imposing franchise fees for any "telephone business" as defined in RCW 82.16.010 or
"service provider" as defined in RCW 35.99.010, except that fees may be collected for
administrative expenses related to such franchise. TWTC does hereby warrant that its
operations as authorized under this Franchise Agreement are those of a telephone
business as defined in RCW 82.16.010 or a service provider as defined in RCW
35.99.010.
B. TWTC shall be subject to a $5,000 administrative fee for reimbursement of
costs associated with the preparation, processing, and approval of this Franchise
Agreement. These costs shall include, but not be 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 the City's right -of -way. Administrative fees exclude normal permit fees as
stipulated in Title 11 of the Tukwila Municipal Code. Payment of the one -time
administrative fee is due 30 days after franchise approval.
C. In the event TWTC 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, TWTC shall reimburse City for amendments
and expenses associated with the project. TWTC shall pay such costs within 30 days of
receipt of bill from the City.
D. Failure by TWTC 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 6 of this ordinance.
Section 11. Notices. Any notice to be served upon the City or TWTC shall be
delivered to the following addresses respectively:
City of Tukwila
Office of the City Clerk
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Email: christy .oflahertyCctukwilawa.gov
Phone: 206 -433 -1855
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Greg Diamond
Vice President, Regulatory
tw telecom of washington llc
10475 Park Meadow Drive
Littleton, CO 80124
Email: greq.diamond@ twtelecom.com
Phone: 206 -676 -8052
with an additional copy to:
Tina Davis
Senior VP & General Counsel
tw telecom of washington IIc
10475 Park Meadow Drive
Littleton, CO 80124
Email: tina.davis(twtelecom.com
Phone: 303 - 566 -1279
Section 12. Indemnification.
A. TWTC shall use reasonable and appropriate precautions to avoid damage to
persons or property in the construction, installation, repair, operation, and maintenance
of its structures and facilities within the Franchise Area. TVVTC shall indemnify and hold
the City harmless from all claims, actions or damages, 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 TWIG, its officers, agents, servants or employees, carried on in the
furtherance of the rights, benefits, and privileges granted to TWTC by this Franchise. In
the event any claim or demand is presented to or filed with the City which gives rise to
TWTC's obligation pursuant to this section, the City shall within a reasonable time notify
TWTC thereof and TWTC 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 TWTC's obligation pursuant to this section, the City shall promptly notify TWTC
thereof, and TWTC 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, TWTC 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 TVVTC to:
1. protect and save the City harmless from any claims, actions, or damages;
2. settle or compromise any claim, demand, suit, or action;
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 negligence or
intentional acts of the City, its employees, agents or independent contractors.
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B. To the extent of any concurrent negligence between TWTC and the City,
TWTC's 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 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.
C. With respect to the performance of this Franchise and as to claims against the
City, its officers, agents and employees, TWTC expressly waives its immunity under
Title 51 of the Revised Code of Washington, the Industrial Insurance Act, for injuries to
its officers, agents and employees and agrees that the obligation to indemnify, defend
and hold harmless provided for in this paragraph extends to any claim brought by or on
behalf of TWTC's officers, agents or employees. This waiver is mutually negotiated by
the parties.
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,
either party may deem the entire ordinance to be affected and thereby nullified.
However, in the event that a determination is made that a section, sentence, clause, or
phrase in this ordinance is invalid or unconstitutional, the parties may agree to treat the
portion declared invalid or unconstitutional as severable and maintain in force the
remaining provisions of this ordinance; provided that, if the City elects, without
agreement by TWTC, to enforce the remaining provisions of the ordinance, TWTC shall
have the option to terminate the Franchise Agreement.
Section 14. 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 15. Police Powers. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to affect
the City's authority to exercise its police powers. TWTC 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 Agreement. 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.
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Section 16. Future Rules, Regulations, and Specifications. TWTC
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 TWTC, shall thereafter govern
TWTC's activities hereunder; provided, however, that in no event shall regulations:
1. materially interfere with or adversely affect TWTC's rights pursuant to and
in accordance with this Franchise Agreement; or
2. be applied in a discriminatory manner as it pertains to TWTC and other
similar user of such facilities.
Section 17. Repealer. Ordinance No. 2231 is hereby repealed.
Section 18. 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 day of , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Published:
Effective Date:
Ordinance Number:
Attachments: Exhibit A — tw telecom of Washington llc — Fiber Optic System
Description and Route Map
Exhibit B — tw telecom of Washington Ilc — Franchise Agreement
Acceptance Form
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EXHIBIT A — Page 1
tw telecom of washington lic (TWTC)
Fiber Optic System Description
TWTC currently has a fiber optic system along Interurban Avenue South. On
Interurban Avenue South, the system continues east to Boeing Access Road
and heads north on Airport Way South into Seattle.
TWTC purchased telecommunications conduits from McLeod USA and
installed a fiber optics infrastructure. The fiber optic system is located on
East Marginal Way from Interurban Avenue South to South 133rd Street. It
continues east on South 133rd Street to Interurban Avenue South. McLeod
USA and TWTC fiber optic systems are in common manholes at each tie -in
point on Interurban Avenue South.
TWTC's fiber optic system also serves customers in the Commercial
Business District, starting from a vault on Interurban Avenue South and Family
Fun Center Way and heading to Southcenter Boulevard. On the north side,
attached to the bridge portion of Southcenter Boulevard, the system heads to
the Christianson Trail on the west side of the Duwamish River, then heads
south to the intersection of Tukwila Parkway and Christensen Trail. TWTC's
system continues westerly on the south side of Tukwila Parkway to the
intersection of Andover Park West and Tukwila Parkway. From the west side
of Andover Park West, the system heads south to Corporate Drive North. At
this location, the system heads back north across the Corporate Drive North
then west on the north side of Corporate Drive North, and terminates into a
telecommunications vault. Beginning at an existing communications vault
located on the south west corner of Corporate Drive North and Andover Park
West, TWTC's system proceeds east across Andover Park West to the
eastside at which point it turns and proceeds south along the eastside of
Andover Park West to where it enters King County Housing Authority located at
600 Andover Park West.
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Exhibit A
TWTC
Fiber Optic System Map
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tw telecom of washington Ilc
Franchise Agreement Acceptance Form
City of Tukwila
City Clerk's Office
6200 Southcenter Boulevard
Tukwila, WA 98188
Re: Ordinance No. , adopted on
Dear City Clerk:
In accordance with and as required by Section 4 of City of Tukwila Ordinance
No. , passed by the City Council and approved by the Mayor on
(the "Ordinance "), tw telecom of washington, Ilc hereby
accepts the terms, conditions and obligations to be complied with or performed
by it under the Ordinance.
Sincerely,
Signature
Printed Name and Title
cc: Frank Iriarte, Public Works Department, City of Tukwila
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