Gigapower fiber franchise
City of Gulf ShoresAlabama- Detected
- Nov 2, 2026
- 5 days ago
- Sector
- Information Technology
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From the meeting
The council packet asked the city to authorize a non-exclusive franchise with Gigapower, LLC to construct, install, maintain, operate, and control a fiber-optic infrastructure network in the public rights-of-way. The draft ordinance said the franchise term would be 10 years and that Gigapower would pay a 5% use fee on gross revenues, plus a business license fee. Staff said Greg Fender, City Attorney Matt McDonald, and Public Works Director Noel Hand had reviewed and edited the franchise agreement.
- Meeting date
- November 2, 2026
- Agency
- City of Gulf Shores
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