Residents of Peoria and interested parties take notice: the city is set to hold a public hearing on proposed changes to fees for broadband fiber and microtrenching. This comes against a backdrop of widespread efforts to improve the city's digital infrastructure amid a burgeoning tech demand.
The City of Peoria has announced that a meeting to discuss the ordinance related to these fees will take place on August 5 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Peoria City Council Chambers, located within the Peoria Municipal Office Complex at 8401 West Monroe Street. The proposal and its supporting data are now available for public review online and in hard copy at the City Clerk’s Office. Residents of Peoria are invited to participate and provide feedback on this matter, which could have a significant impact on the community’s access to high-speed internet.
Central to these proposed changes are the microtrenching fees, which relate to the technique used for installing fiber optic cables, along with the Fiber Optic Communications Systems Fees—both essential components of the infrastructure supporting widespread connectivity. The City Council is inviting public input to gather a range of perspectives and concerns prior to making a final decision on the issue.
