City of North Bend Agenda Packet 2026-06-16
City Proposes 10-Year Fiber Franchise with Forged Fiber
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Description
North Bend introduced an ordinance to grant a 10-year nonexclusive telecommunications franchise to Forged Fiber 37, LLC to operate an existing fiber optic network in the city’s rights-of-way. The agreement covers standards for operations, maintenance, permitting, insurance, and code compliance and is scheduled for final council consideration on July 21, 2026.
Contract Details
Vendor
FORGED FIBER 37 LLC
Agency
City of North Bend, WA
Contract Type
UTILITIES
Document Date
June 16, 2026
Contract Term
10-year term commencing on effective date of enabling ordinance (expected July 2026 – July 2036)
Renewal Date
2036-07-26
Renewal Info
Initial 10-year telecommunications franchise; any renewal or modification would require future council action. Franchise does not grant exclusive rights and primarily recognizes change of ownership from Lumen to Forged Fiber 37, LLC.
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