Legislation Details

File #: AB2026-460    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 6/5/2026 Meeting Body Council Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 6/23/2026 Final action: 6/23/2026
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of an ordinance granting Forged Fiber 37, LLC a non-exclusive franchise of the provision of telecommunication services in Whatcom County
Indexes: Franchise, Public Works, Roads & Bridges, Utilities
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Fact Sheet, 3. Proposed Ordinance
Related files: AB2026-461
Department Public Works Department

Primary Contact Email:    sdraper@co.whatcom.wa.us

 

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Discussion of an ordinance granting Forged Fiber 37, LLC a non-exclusive franchise of the provision of telecommunication services in Whatcom County

 

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RCW 36.55.040, Whatcom County Charter Section 9.30, and Whatcom County Code 12.24 provides for the granting of franchises to public and private utility companies for use of County Rights-of-Way.  This is a franchise allowing for the use and presence in County Rights-of-Way for the provision of telecommunication services in Whatcom County