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Consider approving the application and issuing a Revocable Communications Cable Permit to Chickasaw Telecommunications Services Inc. to install approximately 1,419 feet (86 rods) of fiber optic cable within the right of way to serve 1420 SW Lee Blvd.
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INITIATOR: Christine James, Interim Planning Director
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Kameron Good, Senior Planner
BACKGROUND: On January 14, 2024, Chickasaw Telecommunications Services Inc. requested to install approximately 1,419 feet (86 rods) of fiber optic cable for point to point for Fort Sill National Bank offices at 1420 SW Lee Blvd. The proposed segment of fiber optic line is to start within the right of way on the west side of SW 17th St. just south of SW Lee Blvd. then run south to the north right of way of SW Washington Ave. It will then go east along the north side of SW Washington Ave. until the Fort Sill Bank office on the northeast corner of SW 15th St. and SW Washington Ave.
Article 20-4 of Chapter 20 of the Lawton City Code authorizes the issuance of a Revocable Communications Cable Permit with a $575 permit application fee plus a $24.15 per rod construction inspection fee and an annual fee of $2.50 for each rod, or portion thereof, or, at the election of the City, five percent (5%) of the gross income earned by Permittee for the operation of its communications system within the corporate limits of the City.
The proposed locations, plans, and Revocable Communication Cable Permit have been reviewed and approved by the Public Utilities Department.
EXHIBIT: Revocable Communications Cable Permit
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KEY ISSUES: N/A
FUNDING SOURCE: Revenue Source
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the application and issue a Revocable Communications Cable Permit to Chickasaw Telecommunications Services Inc. to install approximately 1,419 feet (86 rods) of fiber optic cable within the right of way to serve 1420 SW Lee Bl...
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