Johnson Utilities Facilities within County right-of-way are not Adequate or Efficient
SanTanValley.com
“Johnson Utilities Facilities within County right-of-way are not adequate, efficient, substantial and permanent nor located, erected and maintained so as not to interfere with the use and enjoyment of the public streets”, according to a letter written by Kevin Costello, Deputy County Attorney for Pinal County, to Brad Cole, with Johnson Utilities, LLC.
An original Franchise Agreement was issued to Johnson Utilities on October 12, 1995, allowing them to operate its facilities within county right-of-way. The agreement was amended in 2006. Under the agreement, Johnson Utilities Facilities within County right-of-way are required to be in “all respects adequate, efficient, substantial and permanent in design and workmanship and should be located erected and maintained so as not to interfere with the use and enjoyment of public streets, alleys and highways.”
