Changes in Missouri rights-of-way laws do not affect linear foot fee obligations in grandfathered ci

H.B. 1991, the “Uniform Small Wireless Facility Deployment Act”67.1846 RSMo

Given the magnitude of potential compensation owed to grandfathered Cities, careful examination of your City’s ordinances, rights-of-way use agreements, license agreements, and other documents in the city’s possession is warranted to make a determination if your City is grandfathered. In the last three to four years, CVR has successfully settled multiple cases-netting Cities nearly $3 million dollars total-for underpayment or non-payment of linear foot fees to grandfathered Cities. If you have any questions about these matters, or if you need assistance in determining if your City is a grandfathered City, please contact your City Attorney or Joe Bond at joe@municipalfirm.com.