HomeMy WebLinkAbout34-18 - Res. Relating to Issuance of Private Line Occupancy Permits and Renewal of Franchise Agreements RESOLUTION NO.L_i ' ' �—
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ISSUANCE OF PRIVATE LINE OCCUPANCY PERMITS
AND RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, Mason County Public Works utilizes a variety of permits or licenses to manage right-
of-way use including Private Line Occupancy (PLO) Permits and Franchise Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the approval procedure for PLO Permits and Franchise Renewals has been to
conduct a public hearing which increases processing time and cost; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to improve government efficiency while
remaining transparent; and
WHEREAS, public testimony is rare during PLO Permit and Franchise Renewal hearings with the
exception of Cable Operator franchises; and
WHEREAS, Both 47 U.S. Code 546 and Mason County Code Chapter 5.20.190 require a public
process and hearing for renewal of Cable Operator franchises; and
WHEREAS, Both Chapter 36.55 RCW and Mason County Code Chapter 12.24 require a hearing
for new franchises but not for renewals (except Cable Operator franchises);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
Private Line Occupancy Permits will be approved or denied by the Board of County Commissioners during
regular board meetings.
Franchise Renewals will be approved or denied by the Board of County Commissioners during regular
board meetings with the following two exceptions:
1.) A hearing is required for Cable Operator franchises which are governed by 47 U.S. Code 546, and
2.)A hearing is required for Franchise Renewals with terms and/or conditions significantly different from
the current agreement.
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ADOPTED this day of , 2018
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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M i ry, q f the Board Randy atherlin, Chair
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: T rri Drexler Vic Chair
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Tim aiti ehd, Kevin Shutty, r
issioner
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney