Proposal

Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Aug. 31, 2022

Business Meeting: Sept. 6, 2022

Summary:

This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise renewal to Fatbeam LLC for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications facilities within the rights-of-way of unincorporated Lewis County.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Tim Fife, Shawn Kyes, Tina Hemphill

Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

APPROVE A FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO FATBEAM LLC FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES WITHIN THE RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF UNINCORPORATED LEWIS COUNTY

Resolution Number: 22-289

WHEREAS, Lewis County Code 12.20 and RCW 36.55 require that all utility installations in county road rights-of-way be authorized by a franchise from Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, an application for a franchise has been received by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Fatbeam LLC to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS,  a hearing was set for September 6, 2022, by Resolution 22-244, dated August 16, 2022, and all required notices were given to the public.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC approves the Resolution to grant a franchise to Fatbeam LLC to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of September, 2022.