Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: July 15, 2026

Business Meeting: July 21, 2026

Summary:

This hearing is to consider approving the renewal of a franchise Lightspeed Networks, Inc., to install, construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities within the road rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County.

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 Lewis 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 Lightspeed Networks, Inc., to install, construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities within the rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County; and

WHEREAS, a hearing was set for July 21, 2026, via Resolution No. 26-181, dated June 10, 2026, all required notices were given to the public, and the BOCC conducted the hearing on July 21, 2026.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the resolution to grant a franchise to Lightspeed Networks Inc. to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunications facilities within the rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County; approves the attached nonexclusive franchise agreement; and authorizes the BOCC to sign the agreement.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 21st day of July, 2026.