Description
The franchise agreement gives EPCOR a non-exclusive right to use the city's streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way to construct, maintain, and operate their water distribution facilities safely and efficiently to serve Goodyear customers. Their approximate service boundaries in the City are Camelback Road on the north, McDowell Road on the south, Perryville Road on the west and Cotton Lane on the east.
Key Terms:
The city will collect a three percent (3%) franchise fee for all EPCOR utilities provided to customers in the service area which currently includes water distribution facilities and may include wastewater collection if EPCOR provides these services to city residents at a future date.
EPCOR is responsible for the installation and maintenance of its infrastructure at its own cost and shall be required to relocate its infrastructure when the city constructs improvements to or within the right-of-way.
The franchise agreement also ensures EPCOR is using rights-of-way safely and efficiently and they comply with city regulations.
Within the franchise agreement, EPCOR commits to designing, constructing, and completing any projects in a timely fashion and in partnership with the City.
EPCOR will consult and coordinate with the City on a regular basis to ensure emergencies, damage mitigation, traffic control, or defaults are addressed to the best of their ability.