Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Oct. 22, 2025

Business Meeting: Oct. 28, 2025

Summary:

This hearing is to consider approving a franchise to AT&T to install, construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County rights of way.

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Resolution

WHEREAS, Lewis County Code 12.20 and RCW 36.55 require that all utility installations in county 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 from AT&T to construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County rights of way; and

WHEREAS, A hearing was set for October 28, 2025, by Resolution No. 25-275, dated October 7, 2025, all required notices were given to the public, and the BOCC conducted the hearing on October 28, 2025.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners approves the Resolution to grant a franchise to AT&T to construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County rights of way; approves the attached nonexclusive franchise agreement; and authorizes the BOCC to sign the agreement.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 28th day of October, 2025.