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Model Ordinance LMC /CEAM Right -of -Way Ordinance Form for Summary Publication City of , County, Minnesota A summary of an ordinance to enact a new Chapter of the Code of Ordinances to administer and regulate the public rights -of -way in the public interest, and to provide for the issuance and regulation of Right -of -Way Permits 1. The City Council has adopted a lengthy ordinance administering and regulating the public rights -of -way in the public interest and providing for issuance and regulation of right -of -way permits. The purpose of this summary is to inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance and to publish only a summary of the ordinance with the full ordinance being on file in the office of the City Clerk during regular office hours. 2. The City Code of Ordinances is amended by adding a new chapter . The new chapter provides essentially as follows: Sec. 1.01. Findings, Purpose, and Intent Clarifies the reason and the need for the city to more effectively manage the public rights -of -way Sec. 1.02. Election to Manage the Public Rights -of -Way Clarifies the intent of the Council to manage the public rights -of -way pursuant to and in accordance with the authority given by the State Legislature in Minn. Stat. Secs. 237.162 and 163. Sec. 1.03 Definitions Certain words in the ordinance are defined here. This section also incorporates definitions adopted by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission in state rules. Secs. 1.06 Registration and Right -of -Way Occupancy and Sec. 1.07 Registration Information Requires those using and occupying the public rights -of -way to register with the city and provide basic essential information. Sec. 1.08. Reporting Obligations Defines some minimum reporting obligations for utilities planning to do work in the public rights - of -way, including schedules for anticipated work. 34