Information
Type: Hearing - Resolution
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: July 22, 2026
Business Meeting: July 28, 2026
Summary:This hearing is to consider approving the renewal of a franchise to Middle Fork Water System, for installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer system facilities within the road rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County
Publications:
Cover Letter To:
Additional Copies To: Zelma Hammer, Robin Saline
Resolution
APPROVE A FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO MIDDLE FORK WATER SYSTEM TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM FACILITIES WITHIN COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY
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 Middle Fork Water System for installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer system facilities within the road rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was set for July 28, 2026, via Resolution No. 26-194, dated June 23, 2026, all required notices were given to the public, and the BOCC conducted the hearing on July 28, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the resolution to grant a franchise to Middle Fork Water System, for installation, construction, operation and maintenance of water and sewer system facilities within the road 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 28th day of July, 2026.