CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Vincent V. Queano, Director of Business License |
Recommendation:
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Conduct a public hearing to receive comments or objections from the public concerning the granting of a telecommunication system franchise to Vero Fiber Networks, LLC to provide telecommunication services in certain unincorporated areas of Clark County; and to approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Telecommunications System Franchise Agreement between Clark County and Vero Fiber Networks, LLC to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunication system to provide subscription service to certain unincorporated areas of Clark County, Nevada for a term of ten years, with one five-year renewal option; and providing for other matters properly related thereto. (For Possible Action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
1010.000 |
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County General Fund |
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Fund Center: |
1110810010 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
(See below) |
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Description: |
Business License Fees |
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Additional Comments: |
Vero Fiber Networks would be responsible for remitting fees to the County that are collected from its retail customers based on 5% of intrastate revenue pursuant to Chapter 6.13 of the Clark County Code. |
BACKGROUND:
Vero Fiber Networks, LLC has submitted an application for a telecommunication system franchise agreement with the County to be able to construct, operate and maintain a telecommunication system within the Town of Enterprise. Pursuant to NRS 709.070, this application was accepted by the Board on October 17, 2023.
In accordance with NRS 709.070, public notice has been published in a local newspaper for four consecutive weeks and posted in three public locations in the unincorporated town affected at least ten days before the public hearing. The Board is requested to hold a public hearing on November 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. to receive comments or objections to consider awarding a telecommunications franchise to provide telecommunication services in certain unincorporated areas of Clark County.
Following the public hearing, the Board is requested to approve the attached Telecommunications System Franchise Agreement with Vero Fiber Networks, LLC.