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Duluth Weighs 10-Year Google Fiber Franchise

The City of Duluth is considering a 10-year franchise agreement with Google Fiber to expand broadband fiber service, with the company paying a 2% quarterly gross revenue fee to the City. The agreement, reviewed by legal counsel, requires permits, a performance bond, and cooperative construction practices in the public right-of-way.

Document date · August 10, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Franchise fee equal to 2% of quarterly Gross Revenues
Contract type
UTILITIES
Contract term
10 years
Renewal
Initial franchise term is 10 years; renewal terms are not specified in the agenda.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
City of Duluth Agenda 2026-08-10

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the utilities contract by City of Duluth?

Google Fiber was awarded this utilities contract by City of Duluth, as recorded on August 10, 2026. The contract value is Franchise fee equal to 2% of quarterly Gross Revenues.

How much is the Google Fiber contract with City of Duluth worth?

The Google Fiber contract with City of Duluth is valued at Franchise fee equal to 2% of quarterly Gross Revenues, covering utilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Utilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Duluth Agenda 2026-08-10 (Agenda), dated August 10, 2026 from City of Duluth. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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