Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Dec. 31, 2024

Business Meeting: Jan. 7, 2025

Summary:

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

Publications:

Cover Letter To: Teri Mount: terim@compprime.com

Additional Copies To: 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 a franchise renewal has been received by the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) from Newaukum Hill Water Association to install, construct, operate and maintain water facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for January 7, 2025, by Resolution 24-455, and all required notices were given to the public.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC approves the Resolution to grant a franchise to Newaukum Hill Water Association to install, construct, operate, and maintain water facilities in Lewis County rights-of-way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 7th day of January, 2025.