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RESOLUTION NO. �/'17 Publication Date(if ppli able):
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CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER
Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2023, the One-Hundred and Eighth Legislature of the State
of Nebraska, First Session, will convene; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Omaha and its residents that a
legislative package be prepared for submission to the State Legislature; and,
WHEREAS, it is the purpose of this resolution to approve a specific proposal for
inclusion in that package.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OMAHA:
THAT, at the request of City Council and Administration, the legislative package of the
City of Omaha for the First Session of the One-Hundred and Eighth Legislature of the State of
Nebraska shall introduce a bill into legislation allowing municipalities to collect a fee for
telecommunication companies occupying the city's right of way with equipment, wire, fiber or other
broadband supplies in order to assist such companies offering their services to individuals,
companies, businesses, and government entities and to provide needed revenue to municipalities
and allow for the registration and mapping of services in the city's right of way.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
(1?. .44CIEIDUTY CITY ATTORNEY DATE
Adopted: DEC 0 6 ZOlli D
Attest: --�
City Clerk
Approved: ' �J
Mayor