Legislation Details

File #: AB2021-282    Version: 1
Type: Discussion Status: Discussed
File created: 5/5/2021 Meeting Body Council Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 5/18/2021 Final action: 5/18/2021
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Discussion of ordinance granting Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless a non-exclusive franchise for the provision of wireless telecommunication services
Indexes: Franchise, Roads & Bridges, Utilities
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo, 2. Proposed ordinance
Department Public Works Department

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

 

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Discussion of ordinance granting Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless a non-exclusive franchise for the provision of wireless telecommunication services

 

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RCW 36.55.040, Whatcom County Charter Section 9.30, and Whatcom County Code 12.24 provide 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 wireless telecommunications services.