Section 20.02.040 of the Auburn City Code requires a franchise for any telecommunications carrier or operator to use public ways of the City and to provide telecommunications services to any person or areas inside or outside of the City.

New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC has applied for a new franchise agreement to continue to operate their existing wireless telecommunications site located in the public way of Auburn Way North, north of 26th St NE as their current franchise agreement is set to expire in the near future. New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC currently provides wireless voice, data and communications services, including commercial radio and mobile data services from the existing facility.

The proposed agreement is consistent with the City’s standard franchise agreement language and requires that any repairs, upgrades and improvements to the existing facilities are permitted and managed through the City’s permitting processes. The proposed agreement would be valid for a term of 15 years.

A staff presentation was given at the March 14, 2022 Study Session discussing Draft Ordinance No. 6852. A Public Hearing to consider this application and hear public comment was held before the City Council on March 21, 2022, in accordance with Auburn City Code 20.04.040.

Ordinance No. 6852 authorizes Franchise Agreement No. FRN21-0006 with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Ordinance.