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Council holds first reading on Kennewick Irrigation District franchise; no action taken
Summary
Council reviewed a proposed nonexclusive franchise that would let Kennewick Irrigation District install irrigation infrastructure in city rights-of-way. Staff recommended waiving a $100,000 performance bond for the district based on insurance and other assurances; the ordinance returns Sept. 2 for adoption.
The West Richland City Council held a first reading and public hearing on Aug. 19 for a proposed franchise ordinance giving Kennewick Irrigation District (KID) authority to construct and maintain irrigation infrastructure within the city's public rights-of-way.
Roscoe Floyd, the city’s public works director, described the ordinance as the fourth attempt to reach agreement with KID and said KID’s new general manager “understands the city's largest asset is our…
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