You've probably seen these things in area cities and suburbs: big metal containers, often placed on tree lawns, that house the latest equipment for advanced telephone and video transmission.
After hearing Cleveland resident complaints that the structures were unsightly, city lawyers started negotiating with area service providers.
Under the agreement passed last night, all utilities must go through a permitting process for the boxes, which includes a landscaping plan. As insurance, city attorney Rick Horvath says each company will have to put up $50,000 good faith money.
Rick Horvath: The 50,000 bond is a performance bond. And it verifies that the permit holder will actually install the equipment in accordance with their application.
In addition, local aerosol artists may be disappointed that, prior to installation, a service provider must also file a "graffiti mitigation plan",to keep the boxes clean. David C. Barnett, 90.3.