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RlEP'O' To the Honorable'Mq'OltandGitJ:Gounci ~ FrORÍ>Øi.tClttJ"anage April 10,2000 Subject Encroachment Agreement - WIlliams Communications, Inc. Recommendation Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing Encroachment Agreement with WIlliams Communications, Inc. to install a new fiber optic cable through Redwood City. Background The recent deregulation of communications systems has allowed many companies to begin installation of cable systems for private use. We already have four (4) such lines running through Redwood City (MFS, NEXTLlNK, RCN, & TCI). Issues . WIlliams Communications, Inc. is requesting the installation of a fiber optic lines through Redwood City. This is not like the RCN system that will be installed throughout the City. The fiber optic lines will only enter the City at one point and exit at one point (see attached map) with no connections to individual users. The work will not be done in residential areas, except for a portion of Second Avenue. . Most of the line will be installed through "directional boring," which will eliminate the excavation in our streets. This agreement includes the provision for trench cut fees should they be enacted, but we expect very little trenching for this project (only areas where bore and receiving pits are dug). San Mateo County will be adopting a trench cut fee ordinance, which other cities on the Peninsula including Redwood City, will be considerifJg. . Redwood City is working with "Samcat" (a Countywide organization) to coordinate the cOnstruction of new cable systems. In the future, there could be a County-wide agreement to allow one relatively large construction project that would allow multiple users within the same construction trench. The discussions between "Samcat" and the utility companies is in the preliminary stages, and there is no further information at this time. Alternatives Due to Federal Communications Commission and Public Utilities Commission rulings, the only alternative available to the City would be to change the route through our streets. The current route is about as direct as it can be, and avoids the downtown. The City has allowed other competing companies to install their system through this same route. Fiscal Impacts There are no fiscal impacts to the City. WIlliams Communications, Inc. is required to pay all plan check and inspection fees incu by the City. ¡J . ~,u?~---- Brian Lee Senior Civil Engineer el atterson anager, Engineering & Construction JP:ss SIIbirarylreportslbrianÆncroachment AgreemenC Williams Comm. . .,._-,._.. . _._.,., ..-...,.. , .---. ......---"."'.'"