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e was March 14, Following discussions with AT&T, Mr, Wong said modifications have been made to Section 11 to eliminate the three-year termination clause, Under the new agreement, the franchise would be in effect for 15 years with a re-opener option every three years. Mr, Wong said the changes were made with the concurrence of staff after AT&T stated it was making substantial infrastructure investments and did not want to be concerned about the City rescinding the contract every three years, CB 3028--An ordinance granting to the American Telephone & Telegraph company through its Interstate Division the non-exclusive privilege to use the public way to construct and maintain public communication facilities within the City of Eugene; and repealing Ordinance No. 19369, Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the bill, as amended, be approved and given final passage. Mr, Bennett asked what happens if the City and AT&T are unable to successfully renegotiate a contract. Mr, Gleason said the agreement would then stand as provided, e Mr, Bennett asked how the lineal foot charge increases over time, Mr, Wong said the present rate is $1 per lineal foot, which is standard throughout the country. He said technology is changing at such a rate that most cities feel the $1 per square foot is a reasonable charge. Mr. Wong said it should be noted that AT&T is not installing new lines for its fiber optic systems. He said the company is using PNB's existing infrastructure to minimize costs, It is only in rare situations where PNB does not have any conduits in the ground that AT&T will be using City right-of-way. Mr. Wong said the only place AT&T is currently using public right-of-way is on West 11th Avenue to Blanton Heights, Mr, Gleason added there is no escalator clause in the agreement, Procedurally, Mr, Gleason pointed out the council must have first reading on the amendment to Section 11 prior to second reading of the council bill, Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the amendment to Section 11 be read for the first time, Roll call vote; the motion carried unanimously, 8:0. Mr. Holmer moved, seconded by Ms. Bascom, that the bill, as amended, with unanimous consent of the council be read by council bill number only and that enactment be considered at this time, Roll call vote; all councilors voting aye, the bill was declared passed (and became Ordinance No. 19545), e MINUTES--City Council April 11, 1988 Page 14