Kentucky Public Service Commission

Final Order Entered: 1. Level 3 Communications is granted a CPCN that authorizes it to bid on a franchise offered by the city of Florence, Kentucky, for a non-exclusive telecommunications service. 2. If Level 3 Communications is not the successful bidder, Level 3 Communications shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a written notice stating that Level 3 Communications was not the successful bidder. 3. If Level 3 Communications is the successful bidder, Level 3 Communications shall, within ten days of the award of the franchise at issue, file with the Commission a copy of the executed franchise agreement and a statement disclosing the amount of the initial franchise fee. 4. If Level Communications is the successful bidder, Level Communications shall, within ten days of an increase or decrease in the amount of the initial franchise fee set forth in the franchise agreement, file with the Commission documentation setting forth the revised fee. 5. Any documents filed pursuant to ordering paragraphs 2, 3, or 4 of this Order shall reference the number of this case and shall be electronically submitted via the Commission's electronic Tariff Filing System. 6. This Order shall not be construed as granting a CPCN to construct utility facilities in said city.

Acknowledge Receipt of Filing

Level 3 Communications, LLC Application Under KRS 278.020(5) for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity Showing a Demand and Need for Telecommunications Service in the City of Florence, Kentucky