Information

Type: Legal Notice

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Jan. 17, 2024

Business Meeting: Jan. 23, 2024

Summary:

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. An application for a franchise has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) to install, construct, operate, and telecommunication facilities associated with the Winlock Broadband Project in Lewis County road rights of way

Publications: Chronicle, 1/25/24 & 2/1/24

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Tina Hemphill Shawn Kyes

Resolution

WHEREAS, an application for a franchise has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) for the Winlock Broadband Project to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County rights of way; and

WHEREAS, said application and all related materials have been reviewed by the BOCC and found appropriate for further proceedings.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC will hold a public hearing on the proposed acceptance of the franchise at or after 10 a.m. February 13, 2024. The hearing will take place at the Historic Lewis County Courthouse, Commissioners' Hearing Room, 351 NW North Street, Chehalis, WA, as set forth in the Notice of Public Hearing attached hereto. Interested parties are encouraged to check the Commissioners' hearing schedule online at https://lewiscountywa.gov/offices/commissioners/agendas-calender/ for updated details as the hearing date approaches. The Clerk of the BOCC is hereby instructed to proceed with all appropriate and necessary notifications, posting and publication as required by RCW 36.55.040.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 23rd day of January, 2024.