Conterra Fiber Franchise

At a glance

• What: A proposed ordinance would grant Conterra Networks a ten-year franchise to lay, construct, lease or operate fiber optic cable in City-Parish rights of way.
• Where it stands: Introduced September 9, 2026 (11-0); hearing set for September 23, 2026.
• Next: Public hearing and vote on September 23, 2026.

Terms recorded

• Initial term of ten years.
• Franchise fee of 5 percent of gross revenue as compensation for use of the right of way. For retail broadband internet access service the fee may be tiered by the number of locations the network passes, to encourage broadband deployment across the City-Parish.
• Agreement to be approved by the Parish Attorney's office as to form and legality.

Sources

• Metropolitan Council regular meeting minutes, September 9, 2026: https://www.brla.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092026-2435

Log

2026-09-09 - Metropolitan Council

Introduced by Councilman Dunn; Councilwoman Amoroso seconded publication. Vote 11-0 (with Councilman Hurst absent for the introduction votes).