HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-008 Ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Gigabeam Internet, LLC to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunications system in the city of YakimaItem No. 9.A.
For Meeting of: March 18, 2025
ITEM TITLE:Ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Gigabeam Internet,
LLC to construct, operate, and maintain a telecommunications system
in the city of Yakima
SUBMITTED BY:Randy Beehler, Communications & Public Affairs Director
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
Gigabeam Internet, LLC (Gigabeam) requested the grant of a telecommunications franchise from the
City in early 2025. City staff completed all necessary due diligence and determined Gigabeam meets the
criteria to be granted a franchise. City staff recommends the Council pass the ordinance granting a
franchise to Gigabeam.
ITEM BUDGETED: N/A
STRATEGIC PRIORITY 24-25: A Thriving Yakima
RECOMMENDATION: Pass ordinance
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance_Gigabeam_Franchise_Final