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Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Sept. 20, 2023

Business Meeting: Sept. 26, 2023

Summary:

This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise to McDaniel Telephone Co., dba TDS Communications, LLC for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of telecommunication 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 and reviewed by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from McDaniel Telephone Company to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for September 26, 2023, by Resolution 23-276, 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 McDaniel Telephone Company to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 26th day of September, 2023.