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Council approves two 20-year telecom franchises with 5% franchise fees
Summary
Lakewood adopted ordinances 8-47 and 8-48 granting nonexclusive telecom franchises to Zipley Fiber Pacific LLC and NFC Northwest LLC, each with an initial five-year term and up to three five-year extensions and a 5% franchise fee.
The Lakewood City Council unanimously passed two ordinances on March 16 authorizing nonexclusive telecommunications franchises in city rights-of-way. Staff explained the franchises to Zipley Fiber Pacific LLC (ordinance 8-47) and NFC Northwest LLC (ordinance 8-48) carry an initial five-year term with up to three five-year extensions (total possible term up to 20 years) and impose a 5% franchise fee.
Mister Vargas reviewed the terms, saying they match other telecom franchises recently approved by the council and include standard fiscal and term provisions. Council approved both ordinances by voice vote.
What it means: The ordinances authorize franchise agreements that allow the companies to operate telecommunications facilities in the city's right-of-way subject to permit and franchise terms and a 5% fee. Franchise oversight and permit compliance remain part of staff responsibilities.
Next steps: Staff will finalize franchise documents and process permits for work in the rights-of-way under the new franchises.
