UTILITIESAPPROVED

City of Colonial Heights City Council Meeting Agenda May 2026

City Grants 15-Year Telecom Franchise to Lumos

City of Colonial HeightsLUMOS TELEPHONE LLCMay 13, 2026

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Description

City Council approved Ordinance No. 26-8 granting Lumos Telephone LLC a non-exclusive 15-year telecommunications franchise to operate an internet service system within City rights-of-way. The agreement governs construction, maintenance, relocation, and use-of-right-of-way terms, with an option for a further 15-year renewal.

Contract Details

Vendor

LUMOS TELEPHONE LLC

Agency

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Contract Type

UTILITIES

Document Date

May 13, 2026

Contract Term

15 years from Effective Date, with one additional 15-year renewal unless renegotiated

Renewal Info

Initial 15-year term beginning on the Effective Date; franchise automatically renews for one additional 15-year period unless either party provides written notice at least 120 days before expiration to renegotiate. Any franchise beyond the second 15-year term requires a new agreement under Va. Code § 15.2-2100(B).