Information
Type: Hearing - Resolution
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: Aug. 21, 2024
Business Meeting: Aug. 27, 2024
Summary:This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise renewal to Puget Sound Energy for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of water mains and cathodic protection cables associated with Jackson Prairie Gas Storage Project
Publications:
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Tina Hemphill Shawn Kyes
Resolution
APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO PUGET SOUND ENERGY TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER MAINS AND CATHODIC PROTECTION CABLES IN COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY
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 Puget Sound Energy to install, construct, operate and maintain water mains and cathodic protection cables in Lewis County rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was set for August 27, 2024, by Resolution 24-339, and all required notices were given to the public.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC approves the Resolution to grant a franchise to Puget Sound Energy to install construct, operate, and maintain water mains and cathodic protection cables in Lewis County rights-of-way.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 27th day of August, 2024.