Right-of-way bonding ordinances dropped after state law change
Summary
The city wanted to require letters of credit for companies digging in public rights-of-way so it could recover costs when subcontractors damage streets. A new state law (SB 488) blocks that for communications companies, so both ordinances were pulled.
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Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city may still struggle to recover repair costs when communications contractors damage streets.
Communications companies installing facilities in rights-of-way.
Taxpayers, if the city can't recover street repair costs from contractors.
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