Proposal

Information

Type: Hearing - Resolution

Department: PW - Public Works

Directors' Update: Aug. 26, 2020

Business Meeting: Aug. 31, 2020

Summary:

This resolution approves a franchise to LIGHTSPEED NETWORKS, INC. to install, construct, operate, and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County road rights of way

Publications:

Cover Letter To:

Additional Copies To: Tim Fife, Kim Amrine, Martin Roy, Rose Williams, Robin Saline, Tina Hemphill, PW

Resolution

Wording/In the matter of:

APPROVING A FRANCHISE TO LIGHTSPEED NETWORKS, INC. TO INSTALL, CONSTRUCT, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES IN LEWIS COUNTY ROAD RIGHTS OF WAY

Resolution Number: 20-311

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 has been received by the Board of County Commissioners from LIGHTSPEED NETWORKS, INC. to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County rights of way; and

WHEREAS, A hearing was set for August 31, 2020, by Resolution 20-266, dated August 10, 2020, and all required notices were given to the public.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Board of County Commissioners approves the Resolution to grant a franchise to LIGHTSPEED NETWORKS, INC. to install, construct, operate and maintain telecommunication facilities in Lewis County rights of way.

DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 31st day of August, 2020.