Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Dec. 31, 2025

Business Meeting: Jan. 6, 2026

Summary:

This hearing is to consider approving the renewal of a franchise to Wiltel Communications, L.L.C., to install, construct, operate, and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County road rights of way.

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Zelma Hammer, Robin Saline

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 from Wiltel Communications LLC to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County road rights of way; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for Jan. 6, 2026, via Resolution No. 25-353, dated December 9, 2025, all required notices were given to the public, and the BOCC conducted the hearing on Jan. 6, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the resolution to grant a franchise to Wiltel Communications LLC to construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities in Lewis County road rights of way; approves the attached nonexclusive franchise agreement; and authorizes the BOCC chair to sign the agreement.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 6th day of January, 2026.