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City of Trussville Agenda Packet 2026-05-21

Trussville Sets 10-Year Telecom Franchise With Brightspeed

City of TrussvilleBRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA INC F/K/A CENTURYTEL OF ALABAMA LLCMay 21, 2026

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Description

The City of Trussville plans to grant a 10‑year non‑exclusive telecommunications franchise to Brightspeed of Alabama, Inc., f/k/a CenturyTel of Alabama, LLC. The agreement authorizes use of city rights‑of‑way for telecom infrastructure in exchange for a 5% gross‑revenue franchise fee and includes one optional 10‑year renewal term.

Contract Details

Vendor

BRIGHTSPEED OF ALABAMA INC F/K/A CENTURYTEL OF ALABAMA LLC

Agency

City of Trussville, AL

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

May 21, 2026

Contract Term

Initial term of ten (10) years from effective date, with one optional ten (10) year renewal term

Renewal Info

Franchise runs for an initial 10‑year term from the ordinance’s effective date, with an option for either party to renew once for an additional 10 years by written notice at least 60 days before initial term expiration. City may revoke for specified violations subject to notice and cure; franchise is non‑exclusive and must be amended if more favorable terms are granted to future providers.

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