December 29, 2023

Ezee Fiber has completed all of their work in the city. 

December 7, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. 

December 5, 2023

From Ezee Fiber:
We only have 500 feet left to excavate and crews are finishing up aerial work in a few remaining areas.  As crews are working to finish the project, we will have testers and splicers all around the city fixing individual issues, as they arise.  We are aiming to be completely done by the end of next week.

As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

 

November 29, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. Ezee Fiber is nearing completion in multiple areas. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

November 27, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. Ezee Fiber is nearing completion in multiple areas. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

November 14, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

November 13, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

November 8, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan.

November 7, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

November 3, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan.

November 1, 2023

The latest Three Day Plan is the same as yesterday. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

Update October 31, 2023

The latest Three Day Plan is the same as yesterday. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems.

Update October 30, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan. 

Update October 28, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan.

Update October 26, 2023

Click here for the latest Three Day Plan.

Update October 24, 2023

Ezee Fiber will be doing a large amount of boring and underground work over the next few days. Please see this Three Day Plan for all of the locations. As a reminder, Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085 if you have any questions, concerns or run into any problems. 

Update October 20, 2023

They are coming close to completing portions of the first few plans, so this plan is introducing multiple new work areas.   They will also begin construction on the Cabinet Location on Senate Ave. Click here for the latest Three Day Plan.

Update October 17, 2023

Chris Perry with Ezee Fiber is located at City Hall and can be reached at 346-250-5085. Here is the Three Day Plan as of today. 

Update October 13, 2023

Ezee Fiber will have one of their employees based at City Hall through the duration of their work in Jersey Village to address resident concerns. Chris Perry can be reached at 346-250-5085.

Click here to view the three day plan for work starting on Monday, October 16, 2023. 

Update October 11, 2023

Ezee Fiber will resume their construction in the city of Jersey Village on Monday, October 16, 2023. City staff, Ezee Fiber staff, and staff from MHO (the company that will be doing the digging and boring) met with line locating company USIC and representatives from AT&T and CenterPoint Energy on Tuesday, October 10. That meeting addressed several concerns from all parties to try and set the project up for the best success possible.

As part of their starting work Ezee Fiber will have a staff person housed at the Jersey Village City Hall to handle all concerns or issues from residents that may arise during the construction period. Ezee Fiber will also provide the city with a 3 day plan, which will be posted to the city website here. It is anticipated that the work will be completed within six weeks.

This page will be updated daily, or more frequently if required, with the newest information posted at the top of this page and timestamped as appropriate. Please check back here for contact information for Ezee Fiber staff if there are issues or concerns which will be posted when it is given to the city.

 

Information posted September 5, 2023

Many residents have asked about telecommunications companies like Ezee Fiber installing fiber optic cables in easements within our city. We appreciate your interest in understanding the regulatory framework governing such activities. Allow us to provide some insights into this matter.

 

Why the City Cannot Regulate Telecommunications Companies in Easements:

 

1. State Regulations: In the state of Texas, telecommunications companies, especially those deploying essential infrastructure like fiber optic cables, are primarily regulated by state laws and agencies. The Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC) is the state agency responsible for overseeing telecommunications providers and their operations.

 

2. Easements Defined: Easements are designated areas of land typically situated on or near private properties. They are legally designated for the installation of utility and telecommunications infrastructure. These easements are considered private property rights, and state law generally governs activities within them.

 

3. Federal Jurisdiction: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also plays a significant role in regulating telecommunications companies, particularly in areas related to the deployment of broadband and telecommunications infrastructure. Federal regulations, in many cases, take precedence over local regulations.

 

4. City's Regulatory Scope: Local municipalities, including our city, often have regulatory authority limited to the city's right-of-way. The right-of-way encompasses public areas like streets, sidewalks, and utility corridors where the city has jurisdiction to regulate and permit various activities, including the installation of telecommunications infrastructure.

 

City's Role and Collaboration:

 

While the city may not have direct regulatory authority over telecommunications activities within easements, we do collaborate with companies like Ezee Fiber to ensure that their operations are carried out with minimal disruption to residents. This collaboration includes coordination to prevent damage to city-owned infrastructure and adherence to safety and aesthetic guidelines. Part of this includes a work agreement that all companies who bore in the city must adhere to.

 

Summary: Work Agreement for Excavation and Boring in the City

 

We want to provide you with a clear and concise overview of the work agreement in place for excavation and boring activities within our city. This agreement outlines essential guidelines and procedures that help ensure the safety and efficiency of these operations.

 

Training and Onboarding:

- All individuals involved in excavator or boring work for the applicant (the city) must undergo onboarding training.

- Training includes topics such as safe excavation practices around gas and electric utilities, calling 811, white lining, and marking standards.

- Once training is completed and documented, work can commence.

 

Three Day Plan:

- Any excavator or subcontractor working on behalf of the contractor must submit a three-day plan to the city.

- This plan includes a start date, the contractor's and subcontractor's names, the crew leader's name, and contact information.

- The plan is submitted as soon as the job is received and before calling in locate tickets.

 

Active Communication:

- Line locating services (e.g., ULS or USIC) follow an agreed-upon schedule and provide daily updates via email.

- Updates are sent to general contractors, subcontractors, and the city.

- Updates inform subcontractors of any issues accessing properties or encountering troubled facilities.

 

No Access:

- Subcontractors must not begin drilling until access has been granted.

- In situations where safety is a concern, a joint agreement is reached on how to proceed.

- If no access is granted, the subcontractor informs the locating company.

 

Trouble Locate:

- If trouble is identified and initial potholing efforts fail, the city works with locating companies and affected utilities to find the facility's true location before work can continue.

- Excavators will attempt to expose marks for verification.

- If the utility remains unlocatable, the issue escalates to utility remediation.

 

811 Line Locate Management:

- Excavators must manage their locate tickets and white line the proposed excavation location.

- Locating companies will locate a 20-foot radius around the white line.

- If excavation occurs outside this zone, the contractor assumes responsibility.

- Contractors limit the scope of locate tickets, calling them for one street at a time or when direction changes occur.

 

This work agreement is designed to promote safety, efficiency, and effective communication during excavation and boring activities within our city. It ensures that all parties involved work together to minimize disruptions and protect our utilities.

 

Your Voice Matters:

 

Your concerns are important to us, and we encourage residents to engage with telecommunications companies when they are working in your area. If you have specific concerns about the activities of a telecommunications company like Ezee Fiber or believe that they are not following regulations, we recommend reaching out to the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUC). They have the expertise and authority to address concerns related to telecommunications providers' activities in Texas.

 

We appreciate your understanding and proactive engagement in matters that affect our community. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. We are here to assist and advocate for the best interests of our residents.

 

We'd like to inform our residents that Ezee Fiber has recently submitted applications to continue their ongoing work within our city. These permit applications have been approved by the city, allowing Ezee Fiber to proceed with their projects. As we know residents are concerned about this type of work in our city we will be sharing the forthcoming work plans submitted by Ezee Fiber on this webpage as they are received.  This will enable residents to stay informed about the upcoming construction activities in their vicinity.