Telecommunications Franchise Agreements

At a glance

• What: non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreements allowing MCI companies to build and operate telecommunications systems in City rights-of-way.
• Where it stands: The Government Performance and Finance Committee was briefed on the MCImetro agreement October 6 and the MCI Communications Services agreement October 20; Ordinance 29124 (MCImetro) had first reading October 13. Votes were not recorded.
• Next: Confirm final reading of Ordinance 29124 and any ordinance for the MCI Communications Services agreement.

Details

• Built from the City's posted agendas; minutes and video were not available, so votes and discussion are not recorded.

Sources

• The City's posted agendas (Legistar calendar: https://cityoftacoma.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx; meetings hub: https://tacoma.gov/i-want-to/city-council-agendas-minutes-and-meetings/).

Log

2026-10-06 - Government Performance and Finance Committee

• Briefing 26-0851: MCImetro Access Transmission Services, LLC Telecommunications Franchise Agreement (Media and Communications Office; memorandum and presentation)

2026-10-13 - City Council

• ORD29124: non-exclusive ten-year telecommunications franchise agreement with MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC

2026-10-20 - Government Performance and Finance Committee

• Briefing 26-0852: MCI Communications Services LLC Telecommunications Franchise Agreement (Media and Communications; memorandum and handout)