Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Sept. 14, 2022

Business Meeting: Sept. 20, 2022

Summary:

This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise renewal to Northwest Pipeline, LLC for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of a pipeline for purposes of transmission of natural gas products in, upon, under, and along and across the rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

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

Resolution

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 Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Northwest Pipeline, LLC to renew their existing franchise to install, construct, operate, and maintain a pipeline for purposes of transmission of natural gas products in Lewis County road rights of way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for September 20, 2022, by Resolution 22-272, dated August 30, 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 Northwest Pipeline, LLC to install, construct, operate, and maintain a pipeline in Lewis County rights of way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 20th day of September, 2022.