Information
Type: Hearing - Resolution
Department: PW - Public Works
Directors' Update: Oct. 21, 2026
Business Meeting: Oct. 27, 2026
Summary:This hearing is to consider approving the renewal of a franchise to City of Winlock, 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, Connor Wilmovsky, Kimberly Edminster
Resolution
APPROVE A FRANCHISE RENEWAL TO CITY OF WINLOCK 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 City of Winlock 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 October 27, 2026, via Resolution No. 26-401, dated October 6, 2026, all required notices were given to the public, and the BOCC conducted the hearing on October 27, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners hereby approves the resolution to grant a franchise renewal to City of Winlock, 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 ___ day of ___, ___.