Legislation Details

File #: AB2024-124    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 2/4/2024 Meeting Body Council Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 2/20/2024 Final action: 2/20/2024
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of an ordinance granting the Port of Bellingham a franchise for the provision of telecommunications services in Whatcom County
Indexes: Franchise, Roads & Bridges, Utilities
Attachments: 1. Memo, 2. Proposed Ordinance, 3. Fact Sheet
Related files: AB2024-126
Department Public Works Department

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

 

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Discussion of an ordinance granting the Port of Bellingham a franchise for the provision of telecommunications 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 new franchise allowing for the use and presence in County Rights-of-Way to allow for the provision of telecommunications services in Whatcom County