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82 and will have a completed and agreed-upon ordinance for the City Council to consider at its <br />83 November 24 meeting. Since the 2026 budget and levy will have a public hearing on <br />84 December 1 and final approval on December 8, a decision on the use of franchise fees will <br />85 need to be made soon. <br />86 <br />87 Policy Objectives <br />88 The implementation of franchise fees would provide an alternative revenue source to pay <br />89 for right-of-way infrastructure capital costs that would cover all properties in Roseville, <br />90 including tax-exempt parcels. <br />91 <br />92 Equity Impact Summary <br />93 The adoption of franchise fees may disproportionately burden low-income households. <br />94 These residents often spend a higher percentage of their income on utilities and may live in <br />95 older, less energy-efficient housing. In addition, franchise fees are often misunderstood by <br />96 the public and can lead to mistrust of government, especially for communities with <br />97 language barriers or limited access to civic information. <br />98 <br />99 Budget Implications <br />100 The additional revenue from franchise fees would be used to replace existing levy funds put <br />101 towards right-of-way infrastructure capital funds and allow for reallocation of existing levy to <br />102 other parts of the City budget. The amount generated will vary based on the franchise fee <br />103 rates approved. <br />104 <br />105 Staff Recommendations <br />106 Staff requests that the City Council review the draft franchise ordinances and the franchise <br />107 fee ordinance and provide direction on the next steps. <br />108 <br />109 Requested Council Action <br />110 The City Council should review the draft franchise ordinances and the franchise fee <br />111 ordinance and provide direction on the next steps. <br />112 <br />113 <br />Patrick Trudgeon, City Manager <br />Prepared by: <br />1.Draft Electric Franchise Ordinance <br />Attachments: <br />2.Draft Gas Franchise Ordinance <br />3.Draft Electric Franchise Fee Ordinance <br />4.Draft Gas Franchise Fee Ordinance <br />114 <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />Qbhf!:9!pg!74: <br /> <br />