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 Astound Broadband, LLC, for the installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of telecommunications facilities within the rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County 

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Shawn Kyes Tina Hemphill Kimberly Edminster

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 franchise renewal has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Astound Broadband, LLC, to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for November 5, 2024, by Resolution 24-382, and all required notices were given to the public.

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

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