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Item 4J AudioSOUTHLAKE Item 4J EL I Ordinance No. 1042 Right -of- Way Management Item 4J Ordinance number 1042 managing the use of the public right -of -way Recommendation Ordinance No. 1 042, 1St Reading, Adopt an ordinance regulating the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility and telecommunications facilities within the right -of -way. Staff is requesting council adopt Ordinance No. 1042 on 1St Reading, regulating the installation, repair, and maintenance of utility and telecommunications facilities within the right -of -way. FA Right -Of -Way Management L ` • Telecommunications Act of 1996 — Deregulation allowed competition — Unlimited use of right-of-way In 1996, The United States Congress passed major changes to the Telecommunications Act of 1934. Title 3 of the new regulations allowed for broader range of operators to enter telecommunication market to allow for greater competition. An unintended consequence of the new rule was an exponential increase in the number of media /telecommunication carriers desiring to share the use of the public right -of -way. 3 Right -Of -Way Management • Shared use of right -of -way • Minimum Separation 0 1 Dyi .s • Property restoration Because the City is required to share the use of the public right -of -way with any legitimate utility services provider, we need a way to manage the installation and maintenance those facilities. Without any regulations regarding the placement of new pipes and conduits, we frequently encounter telecommunication facilities placed so close to water and waste water pipes that city crews can't perform routine tasks without risking damage to communication lines. Among other things, this ordinance will require minimum bury depth and separation from existing utilities. It also requires timely restoration of public and private property. If approve on first reading, a public hearing will be held at the September 4, 2012 council meeting. City of Southlake Strategy Map The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of fif ��� %/ for our residents and businesses. We do this by delivering outstanding value and unrivaled quality in everything we do. ® ® F BE A Safety& Mobility Infrastructure Quality Partnerships& Performance Management Security Development Volunteerism & Service Delivery ustom [I pshieve [ne L2 Previdetravel C3 pmvlde atYramive& CCAttram &koeptop -tier LS promote ¢pportuni�.: hlghaai msndards mNgvesp.msfor co nvenl<ncrwlthN buzlnessestgdrivaa d ynamsC& {or partnerships& 01 tefea, c", &re o enjoyment of pars nal g� n s usta economic volunmerinvol--, security Intererts nvlronment Manage the Business 81COIleborMewltb 83Ennanceresident Bg4 Provide 851mprm B1AChleve bsxt- select partners to qusllrygf life &business high quelay performencaof B60ptimi:e ¢IIKCltydlsclpllnes Implementserviea austalnabllitythrough me dellvery &¢permiona l tech ologv sgluupns teudsm servlca Provide Financial Stewardship 1 Adherato NnanClal management F3 lmezttq provide &maintain F3R1hievef's 1we11ness F4E —bh1h &maintain .dndPles &hvdgat high quality publlcassets eantlerdx eNecnve meernelcamrelz Promote learning & Growth Ll Ensure ouv people l2 Enhance leadership L3At 1-Aevelop& L4Re Cognite& LS Em gnd power v erstendthe st rate{,& cepabllltiestede lives relelna Skilled reward high decision- makln, II how they =wimngn refit —It. � J wmk{e>xa 4 p.rformen mcnegrgan - The adoption of the right -of -way management ordinance links to the City's strategy map relative to the strategic focus area of Infrastructure by improving performance delivery and operational processes. 5 U CITY Oli SOUTHLAKE �Q If you have any questions regarding this item, contact Bob Price at 748 -8097