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KITTITAS COLINTY <br />DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />AGENDA STAFF REPORT <br />AGENDA DATE:December 16,2025 <br />ACTION REQUESTED: Request to Set a Public Hearing for January 20,2026, at 2:00 pm <br />to consider a Non-Exclusive Franchise for telecommunications <br />facilities with lnland Telephone. <br />BACKGROUND:Kittitas County Public Works received a Franchise Application for <br />telecommunications facilities to be placed within the Cowrty <br />rights-of-way. The previous franchise agreement had expired, and <br />a new franchise agrsement is required for existing and new <br />services franchise area. Upon approval ofthe franchise, right-of- <br />way permits will be required to conduct any proposed work in the <br />servlce area. <br />The Franchise Application is complete, and the appropriate <br />appiication fee has been collected. Additionally, the Prosecuting <br />Attomey's Office has reviewed the proposed Franchise <br />Agreement. A public hearing is required for franchise per RCW <br />36.55.040. <br />Public Works; Prosecuting Attomey's Office <br />RECOMMENDATION:Set aPublic Hearing for January 20,2A26,at2:00 pm and <br />advertise accordingly, to consider a Non-Exclusive Franchise for <br />telecommunications facilities with Inland Telephone' <br />ATTACHMENTS:Notice of Public Hearing. <br />LEAD STAFF:Josh Fredrickson <br />Director of Public Works <br />INTERACTION: