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Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: March 8, 2023

Business Meeting: March 14, 2023

Summary:

This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise renewal to City of Centralia for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical distribution, water, stormwater and sewer system facilities within the rights-of-way of unincorporated Lewis County.

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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 renewal has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from City of Centralia to install, construct, operate, and maintain electrical distribution, water, stormwater and sewer system facilities in Lewis County road rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for March 14, 2023, by Resolution 23-062, dated February 21, 2023, and all required notices were given to the public.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC approves the Resolution to grant a franchise renewal to the City of Centralia to install, construct, operate and maintain electrical distribution, water, stormwater and sewer facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 14th day of March, 2023.