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City attorney presents proposed Puget Sound Energy franchise ordinance; no council action tonight
Summary
City Attorney Kevin Rogerson presented a proposed 10‑year franchise ordinance for Puget Sound Energy to continue using city rights‑of‑way to deliver electricity; the item was a first reading and will return for council action after public notice and the company's acceptance.
City Attorney Kevin Rogerson on Aug. 13 presented a proposed franchise ordinance that, if adopted and accepted by Puget Sound Energy (PSE), would grant the utility a nonexclusive 10‑year franchise to use Mount Vernon public rights‑of‑way to provide electrical energy.
Rogerson said state law requires a five‑day waiting period after introduction before council may act and that PSE will have 60 days to accept the ordinance after adoption and pay…
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