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Katy council enacts fiber moratorium after damages
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Fiber companies may no longer work in the city of Katy’s right of way without a permit. What’s happening? At a March 4 special meeting, Katy City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance to begin a 120-day moratorium following at least 16 instances of damage to public infrastructure, including water and wastewater line breaks, Public Works Director Jason Rivera said. The first reading of the ordinance was approved by council Feb. 24. A closer look The moratorium aims to allow city officials time to create a stan- dardized process for fiber com- panies to receive city permitting, Rivera said. The process will also allow the city to ensure quality control and restoration standards are met when third-party contrac- tors are working in Katy.
“I feel this is a responsible and appropriate response to an infrastructure conflict that we have going on right now,” he said. “What folks are bringing to our attention right now at public works is we have private property concerns ... for restoration and impacts during these installations.” Fiber companies who wish to work in city rights of way during the moratorium can come into the city to sign a temporary agreement, City Attorney Bridgette Begle said. Going forward The moratorium suspends all fiber installation, except for companies with an approved city agreement, for up to 120 days, although it may be lifted sooner, according to agenda documents. Council can also extend the moratorium if city officials deem more time is necessary.
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