Proposal

Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Oct. 30, 2024

Business Meeting: Nov. 5, 2024

Summary:

This resolution approves a non-exclusive franchise renewal to Lewis County Water District #2 for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer system facilities within the rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County 

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Shawn Kyes Tina Hemphill

Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

APPROVE A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO LEWIS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2 TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM FACILITIES IN COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Resolution Number: 24-410

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 franchise renewal has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Lewis County Water District #2 to install, construct, operate and maintain water and sewer facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for November 5, 2024, by Resolution 24-383, 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 Water District #2 to install, construct, operate and maintain water and sewer facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 5th day of November, 2024.