Information
Type: Hearing - Resolution
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: Aug. 25, 2026
Business Meeting: Sept. 1, 2026
Summary:This hearing is to consider approving the renewal of a franchise to View Ranch Water Association, for installation, construction, operation, and maintenance of water 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 VIEW RANCH WATER ASSOCIATION, TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN WATER 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 (BOCC) from View Ranch Water Association, for installation, construction, operation and maintenance of water facilities within the road rights of way of unincorporated Lewis County; and
WHEREAS, a hearing was set for September 1, 2026, via Resolution No. 26-249, dated August 4, 2026, all required notices were given to the public, and the BOCC conducted the hearing on September 1, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the BOCC hereby approves the resolution to grant a franchise to View Ranch Water Association, for the installation, construction, operation and maintenance of water 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 1st day of September, 2026.