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Utility Locate Reimbursement Agreement: Hernando County and Tillman FiberCo

Original title: Utility Locate Reimbursement Agreement Between Hernando County Water and Sewer District and Tillman FiberCo Florida, LLC, for Locate Services for Fiber Installation

Record date · July 22, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Hernando County Water and Sewer District has entered into an agreement with Tillman FiberCo Florida, LLC to manage the costs associated with locating underground utility lines during fiber optic installation projects.

Why it matters

This agreement establishes the financial responsibility for identifying and marking existing water and sewer lines, ensuring that private fiber installation work does not damage public utility infrastructure.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hernando County Water and Sewer District

The district is responsible for managing the locate process and receiving reimbursement for services rendered.

Directly affected

Tillman FiberCo Florida, LLC

The company is required to reimburse the district for utility locate services performed during their fiber installation projects.

Indirectly affected

Hernando County Residents

Residents may experience construction activity related to fiber installation and rely on the district to protect public utility infrastructure from damage.

Key Facts

  • The Hernando County Water and Sewer District and Tillman FiberCo Florida, LLC have formalized a reimbursement agreement.
  • The agreement covers costs related to 'locate services' for fiber installation.
  • The purpose of the services is to identify underground water and sewer infrastructure before fiber optic installation begins.
  • The agreement is filed under number 16123.
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  • The status of the agreement is officially 'Adopted'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'utility locate' service?
It is the process of identifying and marking the location of underground utility lines (like water and sewer pipes) to prevent damage during construction or excavation.
Who is paying for these services?
The agreement establishes a reimbursement structure between the County Water and Sewer District and Tillman FiberCo, though specific dollar amounts are not detailed in this summary.

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Standardization of Fiber Infrastructure Coordination

The formalization of a reimbursement agreement suggests a move toward standardized cost-sharing for utility locates as fiber expansion increases in the county.

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  • Controversy10
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