Granted 10-year nonexclusive franchise to NFC Northwest for fiber optic network installation in city rights-of-way with $1,500 application fee and $100,000 performance bond required. Standard city franchise terms applied. Council approved as recommended.
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Bill #2024-808
NFC Northwest Telecommunications Franchise Grant
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Meeting History
Discussed in 3 meetings
January 26, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council convened for its first regular meeting of 2026, marked by significant announcements about modernized city operations and substantial infrastructure investments. The ...
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January 26, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
Public Works Committee
The Bellingham Public Works and Natural Resources Committee held a brief but productive 16-minute meeting Sunday afternoon, unanimously approving four significant infrastructure and service items ...
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February 09, 2026
— Washington-Whatcom-Bellingham
City Council Regular Meeting
The Bellingham City Council conducted a busy regular meeting covering infrastructure investment, affordable housing preservation, and committee appointments. The most significant financial action was ...
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