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Tuesday Update: Overnight road closure on 148th AVE NE from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

City crews will close 148th Ave NE between NE 20th and Bel-Red Road overnight to continue repairs from the water main break that occurred on Monday. Detour signs will be in place. When the road reopens again on Wednesday morning, drivers should expect uneven and bumpy road conditions. Please use caution when traveling through the area. More info will be posted when available.

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Fees Associated with Small Wireless Facilities (SWF) in the Right of Way

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    Small Wireless Facility

    • Right of Way Use Permit Fees for Small Wireless Facilities

    SWF Annual Lease Fee

    Annual lease fee is based on the FCC Declaratory Ruling (FCC 18-133), initial base rate of $270 for 2018 and 2019. Base amount to be increased on Jan. 1 of each calendar year after 2019 by the average CPI Increase for the past 5 years. Refer to your Master License Agreement (MLA) and Site License Addendum (SLA) for additional information. 

    • Fee applies to each SWF on city owned poles.
    • The SWF Annual Lease Fee for 2025 is $338.13. 

    SWF City Pole Reservation Fee

    City Poles Reservations are for 180 days. The reservation fee is derived from the current year SWF Annual Lease Fee divided by 365 days and totaled for 180 days of pole reservations. 

    • Fee applies to city owned poles only (City only provides reservation for City owned poles). 
    • The SWF City Pole Reservation Fee for 2025 (180 days) is $166.75. 

    SWF City Facilities Power Access Fee

    City Facility Power Access Fee, base rate for 2022 was $1,000.00. Base rate amount to increase of Jan. 1 of each calendar year after 2022 by the average CPI Increase for the prior 5 years. Refer to your Circuit Access Agreement (CAA) and your Master License Agreement (MLA) for additional information on the city's facilities power connection fee for each connection. 

    • Power access fee only applies to SWF on city owned poles where power is pulled from a city circuit.
    • The SWF City Facilities Power Access for 2025 is $1,151.77. 

    2025 Fees for Small Wireless Facilities in the Right of Way

    Small Wireless Facilities in the Right of Way 2025 Fees
    Annual Lease Fee$338.13
    City Pole Reservation Fee$166.75
    City Facilities Power Access Fee$1,151.77

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