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Coos Bay renews Pacific Power franchise; council debates term length and review options
Summary
The Coos Bay City Council enacted an ordinance renewing Pacific Power's franchise to use the city's public right-of-way, maintaining a 9% franchise fee on gross revenues. Councilors discussed whether the 10‑year term should include a five‑year review; staff noted a contract clause allows rate changes with notice.
The Coos Bay City Council enacted an ordinance renewing Pacific Power's electric franchise and general utility easement, preserving a 9% franchise fee on gross revenues and renewing the city's long‑running franchise arrangement.
Nicole (city staff) told the council the franchise gives the utility the right to place and maintain infrastructure in public rights‑of‑way and provides a revenue stream the city uses in part for the general and transportation funds. "Pacific Power has had a franchise agreement with the city of Coos Bay as…
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