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College Place council approves transfer of Ziply Fiber franchise to BCE Holding Corporation
Summary
The council approved ordinance 26‑002 to consent to a franchise transfer requested after a corporate merger; city legal counsel said the change in ownership requires the city's written consent under the original 2022 franchise ordinance.
City legal counsel summarized a request from Ziply (the existing franchisee) asking the City of College Place to consent to a franchise transfer after corporate merger activity involving Northwest Fiber and BCE Holding Corporation.
Counsel said the city's ordinance requires written consent before a transfer, assignment or similar change in the franchisee’s ownership,…
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