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Tumwater committee recommends five-year extension of Puget Sound Energy franchise agreement
Summary
The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted to place an ordinance renewing Puget Sound Energy's franchise to use city rights-of-way on the July 1 council calendar for first reading. Staff said the extension continues existing terms with only minor legal updates.
The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted June 5 to place an ordinance renewing Puget Sound Energy’s franchise agreement on the July 1, 2025, City Council consideration calendar for first reading.
The franchise agreement allows Puget Sound Energy to operate and maintain equipment in Tumwater’s public rights-of-way to provide electrical and gas service to residents and businesses. "The franchise agreement basically lets Puget Sound Energy operate in our right of way, their equipment, maintaining their equipment…
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