Legislation Details

File #: AB2025-417    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 5/22/2025 Meeting Body Council Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 6/10/2025 Final action: 6/10/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of an ordinance granting Whatcom County Water District #7 a franchise for the provision of water services in Whatcom County
Indexes: Franchise, Public Works, Roads & Bridges, Utilities
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Proposed Ordinance, 3. Fact Sheet
Related files: AB2025-418
Department Public Works Department

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

 

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Discussion of an ordinance granting Whatcom County Water District #7 a franchise for the provision of water 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 to allow for the provision of water services in Whatcom County