Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Feb. 7, 2024

Business Meeting: Feb. 13, 2024

Summary:

This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise to Lewis County for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of telecommunication facilities within the rights-of-way of unincorporated Lewis County associated with the Winlock Broadband project

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Tina Hemphill Becky Butler

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) for the Winlock Broadband Project to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County road rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for February 13, 2024, by Resolution 24-029, and all required notices were given to the public.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC approves the Resolution to grant a franchise to Lewis County to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities associated with the Winlock Broadband Project in Lewis County road rights-of-way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 13th day of February, 2024.