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ORDINANCE NO. 3096
AN ORDINANCE of the City of Kent,
Washington, granting unto Puget Sound Power &
Light Company, a Washington corporation, its
successors and assigns, the right, privilege,
authority and franchise for twenty-five years,
to construct, operate, set, erect, support,
attach, connect, maintain, repair, replace,
enlarge and use Facilities for purposes of
transmission, distribution and sale of energy
for power, heat, and light, in upon, over,
under, along, across and through the Franchise
Area; and to charge and collect tolls, rates
and compensation for such energy and such
uses.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Definitions
1.1 Where used in this franchise (the "Franchise") the
following terms shall mean:
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1.1.1 "Puget" means Puget Sound Power & Light Company, a!
Washington corporation, and its respective successors and
assigns.
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1.1.2 "City" means the City of Kent, a municipal:,;
corporation of the State of Washington, and its respective;
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successors and assigns.
1.1.3 "Franchise Area" means: any, every and all of the
roads, streets, avenues, alleys, highways, grounds and public
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places of the City as now laid out, platted, dedicated or
improved; and any, every and all roads, streets, avenues,
alleys, highways, grounds and public places that may hereafter
be laid out, platted, dedicated or improved within the present
limits of the City and as such limits may be hereafter
extended.
1.1.4 "Facilities" means poles (with or without
crossarms), wires, lines, conduits, cables, communication and
signal lines, braces, guys, anchors, vaults and all necessary
or convenient facilities and appurtenances thereto, whether
the same be located over or under ground.
Section 2. Franchise Granted
2.1 All other franchises heretofore granted by the City to
Puget for utilization of streets, avenues, rights-of-way, roads,
alleys, lands or other public places within the City are hereby
canceled.
2.2 Pursuant to the laws of the State of Washington
(including, but not limited to, RCW 35A.47.040 and RCW
80.32.010), the City hereby grants to Puget, subject to the terms
and conditions set forth hereinafter, a franchise for a period of
twenty-five (25) years, commencing upon the effective date of this
Ordinance.
2.3 Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, this Franchise
grants Puget the right, privilege and authority to construct,
operate, set, erect, support, attach, connect, maintain, repair,
replace, enlarge and use Facilities for purposes of transmission,
distribution and sale of energy for power, heat, light and any
other purpose for which energy can be used, in, upon, over, under,
along, across and through the Franchise Area. In addition, this
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Franchise grants Puget the right, privilege and authority to charge
and collect tolls, rates and compensation for such energy and such
uses, subject to the limitations imposed by state and federal law.
2.4 The terms and conditions of this Franchise shall not be
construed to apply to Facilities located outside of the Franchise
Area.
Section 3. Compliance with Laws --Reservation of Powers and
Authority.
3.1 Puget shall comply with all federal, state, and local
laws or regulations applicable to the exercise of Franchise
functions or Franchise obligations. Upon written inquiry, Puget
shall provide a specific reference to the federal, state, or local
law or the Washington Utilities and Transportation commission
("WUTC") order or action establishing a basis for Puget's actions
related to a specific Franchise issue.
3.2 This Franchise shall not limit and the City hereby
reserves all lawful powers and franchise authority available to it
under its general police authority.
3.3 As to matters subject to the terms and conditions of this
Franchise, if the City shall determine during the term of this
Franchise that the assertion of a legitimate municipal interest is
prohibited by application of federal or state law, then as to such
matter and such municipal interest and consistent with its legal
obligations, Puget shall cooperate with the City in a good faith
effort to otherwise address such municipal interest. In this
context, neither party shall invoke this Franchise as a basis to
assert that its consideration of a given issue is excused by
operation of the doctrines of estoppel or waiver.
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Section 4. Nonexclusive Franchise Grant
The City expressly reserves the right to grant other or
further franchises which do not unreasonably interfere with Puget's
rights under this Franchise in, along, over, through, under, below
or across the Franchise Area. This Franchise shall in no way
prevent or prohibit the City from using the Franchise Area in a
manner consistent with this Franchise or affect its jurisdiction
over the Franchise Area. The City shall at all times exercise its
retained power in a manner consistent with the terms and conditions
of this Franchise.
Section 5. -Undergrounding of Facilities
5.1 Puget acknowledges that the City desires to adopt a
policy to encourage the undergrounding of Facilities within the
Franchise Area. The City acknowledges that Puget provides
electrical service on a non -preferential basis subject to and in
accordance with applicable rates and tariffs on file with the WUTC.
Subject to and in accordance with such rates and tariffs, Puget
will cooperate with the City in the formulation of policy and
regulations concerning the undergrounding of Puget's Facilities
within the Franchise Area.
5.2 If, during the term of this Franchise, the City shall
direct Puget to underground Facilities within the Franchise Area,
such undergrounding shall be arranged and accomplished subject to
and in accordance with applicable rates and tariffs on file with
the WUTC. This Section 5 shall govern all matters related to
undergrounding of Puget's Facilities (i.e., conversion or
otherwise) within the Franchise Area.
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Section 6. Relocation of Puget's Facilities
6.1 Whenever the City undertakes (or causes to be undertaken
at City expense) the construction of any public works improvement
within the Franchise Area and such public works improvement
necessitates the relocation of Puget's then existing Facilities
within the Franchise Area, the City shall:
6.1.1 provide Puget, within a reasonable time prior to
the City's commencement of activities requiring such public
works improvement, written notice requesting such relocation;
and
6.1.2 provide Puget with copies of pertinent portions of
the City's plans and specifications for such public works
improvement.
After receipt of such notice and such plans and specifications,
Puget shall relocate such Facilities within the Franchise Area at
no charge to the City.
6.2 Whenever:
6.2.1 any person or entity, other than the City,
requires the relocation of Puget's facilities to accommodate
the work of such person or entity within the Franchise Area;
or,
6.2.2 the City requires any person or entity to
undertake work (other than work undertaken at the City's cost
and expense) within the Franchise Area and such work requires
the relocation of Puget's Facilities within the Franchise
Area,
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then Puget shall have the right as a condition of any such
relocation to require such person or entity to make payment to
Puget, at a time and upon terms acceptable to Puget, for any and
all costs and expenses incurred by Puget in the relocation of
Puget's Facilities.
6.3 Any condition or requirement imposed by the City upon any
person or entity (including, without limitation, any condition or
requirement imposed pursuant to any contract or in connection with
approvals or permits obtained pursuant to any zoning, land use,
construction or other development regulation) which necessitates
the relocation of Puget's Facilities within the Franchise Area
shall be a condition or requirement causing relocation of Puget's
Facilities to occur subject to the provisions of subsection 6.2
above; provided, however, (i) in the event the City reasonably
determines and notifies Puget that the primary purpose of imposing
such condition or requirement upon such person or entity is to
cause the construction of a public works improvement project within
a segment of the Franchise Area on the City's behalf, and (ii) such
public works improvement is otherwise reflected in an existing
City -prepared capital improvement plan, then only those costs and
expenses incurred by Puget in connecting such relocated Facilities
with Puget's other Facilities shall be paid to Puget by such person
or entity, and Puget shall otherwise relocate its Facilities within
such segment of the Franchise Area in accordance with Section 6.1.
6.4 As to any relocation of Puget's Facilities whereby the
cost and expense thereof is to be borne by Puget in accordance with
subsection 6.1, Puget may, after receipt of written notice
requesting such relocation, submit in writing to the City
alternatives to relocation of its Facilities. Upon the City's
receipt from Puget of such written alternatives, the City shall
evaluate such alternatives and shall advise Puget in writing if one
or more of such alternatives is suitable to accommodate the work
which would otherwise necessitate relocation of Puget's Facilities.
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In evaluating such alternatives, the City shall give each
alternative proposed by Puget full and fair consideration with due
regard to all facts and circumstances which bear upon the
practicality of relocation and alternatives to relocation. No
alternative proposed by Puget shall be evaluated by the City in an
arbitrary or capricious manner. In the event the City determines
that such alternatives are not appropriate, Puget shall relocate
its Facilities as otherwise provided in subsection 6.1.
6.5 Nothing in this Section 6 shall require Puget to bear any
cost or expense in connection with the location or relocation of
any Facilities existing under benefit of easement or other rights
not arising under this Franchise.
Section 7. Records of Installation
Puget shall (at its expense) provide to the City, upon
the City's request, copies of available drawings and specifications
in use by Puget showing the location of its Facilities within the
Franchise Area. As to any such drawings and specifications so
provided, Puget does not warrant the accuracy thereof and, to the
extent the location of Facilities are shown, such Facilities are
shown in their approximate location. With respect to any
excavations by Puget or the City within the Franchise Area, nothing
herein is intended (nor shall be construed) to relieve either party
of their respective obligations arising under applicable law with
respect to determining the location of utility facilities.
Section S. Placement of Facilities, Permits, Coordination of
Activities, Excavations
8.1 Puget shall at all times maintain its Facilities within
the Franchise Area so as not to unreasonably interfere with the
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free passage of traffic or the use and enjoyment of adjoining
property. Puget shall at all times post and maintain proper
barricades and comply with all applicable safety regulations during
such period of construction as required by the ordinances of the
City or the laws of the State of Washington.
8.2 Puget shall, in carrying out any authorized activities
within the Franchise Area, comply with all applicable City
ordinances, codes, regulations, standards and procedures as now or
hereafter amended, and shall obtain all necessary permits or
approvals; provided, however, that if any term or condition of this
Franchise and any term or condition of such ordinances, codes,
regulations, standards, procedures, permits or approvals are in
conflict, the term or condition of this Franchise shall govern and
control. In interpreting this subsection 8.2, and unless a
circumstance is otherwise explicitly addressed by this Franchise,
the parties intend that the specific location of Facilities within
the Franchise Area (and similar facility -related matters of a
specific nature requiring detailed case-by-case analysis) are
matters to be determined in accordance with applicable City
ordinances, codes, regulations, standards and procedures and are
therefore matters beyond the scope of this Franchise.
8.3 Puget and the City shall each exercise best efforts to
coordinate construction work either may undertake within the
Franchise Area so as to promote the orderly and expeditious
performance and completion of such work as a whole. Such efforts
shall include, at a minimum, reasonable and diligent efforts to
keep the other party informed of its intent to undertake such
construction work. Puget and the City shall further exercise best
efforts to minimize any delay or hindrance to any construction work
either may undertake within the Franchise Area.
8.4 If, at any time or from time to time, either Puget or the
City shall cause excavations to be made within the Franchise Area,
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Ithe party causing such excavation to be made shall afford the
other, upon receipt of a written request to do so, an opportunity
to use such excavation, provided that: (a) such joint use shall
not unreasonably delay the work of the party causing the excavation
to be made; and (b) such joint use shall be arranged and
accomplished on terms and conditions satisfactory to both parties.
8.5 The City may, from time to time during the term of this
Franchise, adopt policies with respect to the Franchise Area which
encourage joint use of utility facilities within the Franchise
Area. Puget shall cooperate with the City and explore
opportunities for joint use of utility facilities within the
Franchise Area that are consistent with applicable law and prudent
utility practices.
Section 9. Restoration after Construction
Whenever it shall be necessary for Puget, in the exercise of
its rights under this Franchise, to disturb the surface of the
Franchise Area, Puget shall restore the surface of the Franchise
Area to at least a condition the same as it was in immediately
prior to any such disturbance. All concrete encased monuments
which have been disturbed or displaced by such work shall be
restored pursuant to all federal, state and local standards and
specifications. Puget agrees to promptly complete all such
restoration work at its sole cost and expense.
Section 10. Emergency Work --Permit Waiver
10.1 In the event of any emergency in which Puget's Facilities
located in or under the Franchise Area break, are damaged, or if
Puget's Facilities within the Franchise Area are otherwise in a
condition as to immediately endanger the property, life, health or
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safety of any individual, Puget shall, upon receipt of notification
from the City of the existence of such condition, immediately take
those actions as are necessary to correct the dangerous condition.
10.2 If and to the extent reasonable actions on Puget's part
are necessary to respond to an emergency situation involving
Puget's Facilities within the Franchise Area, and such action would
otherwise require the issuance by the City of an authorizing permit
or approval, the City hereby waives the requirement that Puget
obtain any such permit or approval as a prerequisite to undertaking
such activity; provided, however, Puget shall subsequently apply
for any such required permit or approval within ten (10) business
days from and after the date of the commencement of such actions
otherwise requiring such permit or approval.
10.3 Nothing in this Section 10 is intended, nor shall it be
construed, as a hindrance to Puget's ability to take such actions
as it deems necessary to discharge its public service obligations
in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Nothing in
this Section 10 is intended, nor shall it be construed, as
preventing the City from recovering from Puget, if otherwise so
entitled in accordance with applicable law, any extraordinary costs
in responding to an emergency situation involving Puget's
Facilities.
Section 11. Lateral Support
Whenever construction, installation or excavation of
Facilities within the Franchise Area have caused or contribute to
a condition that appears to substantially impair the lateral
support of the Franchise Area, the Public Works Director may direct
Puget, at Puget's own expense, to take such actions as are
reasonably necessary within the Franchise Area so as not to impair
the lateral support thereof.
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Section 12. Recovery of Costs
12.1 As specifically provided by RCW 35.21.860, the City may
not impose a franchise fee or any other fee or charge of whatever
nature or description upon Puget, except that, as provided in RCW
35.21.860, Puget shall reimburse the City for all actual
administrative expenses incurred by the City that are directly
related to receiving and approving a permit, license and this
franchise, to inspect plans and construction, or to prepare a
detailed statement pursuant to Chapter 43.21C RCW. Where the City
incurs actual administrative expenses for review or inspection of
activities undertaken through the authority granted in this
franchise (and which such expenses are not duplicative of expenses
which are reflected in some other City -imposes charge or fee),
Puget shall pay such expenses directly to the City.
12.2 This Franchise shall not authorize a principal use of
the Franchise Area for purposes other than the transmission,
distribution and sale of energy for power, heat, or light. The
City acknowledges that Puget may, from time to time, make or allow
incidental use of excess capacity of Facilities within the
Franchise Area for other purposes.
Section 13. Indemnification
13.1 Puget shall defend, indemnify and save the City harmless
from any and all claims and demands made against it on account of
injury or damage to the person or property of another, to the
extent such injury or damage is caused by the negligence of Puget
or its agents, servants or employees in exercising the rights
granted Puget in this Franchise; provided however, that in the
event any such claim or demand be presented to or filed with the
City, the City shall promptly notify Puget thereof, and Puget shall
have the right, at its election and at its sole cost and expense,
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to settle and compromise such claim or demand; provided further,
that in the event any suit or action be begun against the City
based upon any such claim or demand, the City shall likewise
promptly notify Puget thereof, and Puget shall have the right, at
its election and its sole cost and expense, to settle and
compromise such suit or action, or defend the same at its sole cost
and expense, by attorneys of its own decision.
13.2 In the event that (i) the City is required to defend a
"suit or action" as referenced in subsection 13.1 and (ii) the City
is determined to be without fault for the claim or demand giving
rise to such "suit or action," then Puget shall reimburse the City
for a percentage of the City's total defense costs. The percentage
of the City's total defense costs to be so reimbursed shall be a
percentage equal to the percentage (if any) of fault attributable
to Puget for the claim or demand giving rise to such "suit or
action."
13.3 The provisions of this section shall survive the
expiration or termination of this Agreement if the basis for any
such claim, demand, suit or action as referenced in subsection 13.1
occurred during the Franchise term.
Section 14. Insurance
14.1 Puget shall procure and maintain for the duration of the
Franchise, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damage to property which may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work hereunder by Puget, its agents,
representatives, employees, subconsultants or subcontractors.
14.2 Before beginning work on the project described in this
Agreement, Puget shall provide a Certificate of Insurance or proof
of self-insurance evidencing:
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14.2.1 Automobile Liability insurance with limits no
less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident for
bodily injury and property damage; and
14.2.2 Commercial General Liability insurance written
on an occurrence basis with limits no less than $1,000,000
combined single limit per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
jfor personal injury, bodily injury and property damage.
Coverage shall include but not be limited to: blanket
contractual; products/completed operations/ broad form property
damage; explosion, collapse and underground (XCU) if
applicable; and employer's liability.
14.3 Any payment of deductible or self insured retention
,shall be the sole responsibility of Puget.
14.4 The City, its officers, officials, employees, agents and
volunteers shall be named as an additional insured on the insurance
policy, as respects work performed by or on behalf of Puget and a
copy of the endorsement naming the City as additional insured shall
be attached to the Certificate of Insurance or proof of self-
insurance.
14.5 Puget's insurance shall contain a clause stating that
coverage shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim
is made or suit is brought, except with respects to the limits of
the insurer's liability.
14.6 Puget's insurance shall be primary insurance as respects
the City, and the City shall be given thirty (30) calendar days
prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested,
of any cancellation, suspension or material change in coverage.
14.7 In lieu of the foregoing insurance requirements, Puget
may self -insure against such risks in such amounts as are
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consistent with prudent utility practices. Puget shall, upon !
request, provide the City with sufficient evidence that such self-
insurance is being so maintained.
section 15. Moving Buildings within the Franchise Area
15.1 If any person or entity obtains permission from the City
to use the Franchise Area for moving or removal of any building or
other object, the City shall, prior to granting such permission,
require such person or entity to make any necessary arrangements
with Puget for the temporary adjustment of Puget's wires to
accommodate the moving or removal of such building or other object.
Such necessary arrangements with Puget shall be made, to Puget's
satisfaction, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the moving
or removal of said building or other object. In such event, Puget
shall at the expense of the person or entity desiring to move or
remove such building or other object, adjust any of its wires which
may obstruct the moving or removal of such building or other
object, provided that:
15.1.1 the moving or removal of such building or other
object which necessitates the adjustment of wires shall be
done at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner so as not
to unreasonably interfere with Puget's business;
15.1.2 to the extent practical, where more than one route
is available for the moving or removal of such building or
other object, such building or other object shall be moved or
removed along the route which causes the least interference
with Puget's business; and
15.1.3 the person or entity obtaining such permission
from the City to move or remove such building or other object
shall be required to indemnify and save Puget harmless from
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any and all claims and demands made against it on account of
injury or damage to the person or property of another arising
out of or in conjunction with the moving or removal of such
building or other object, to the extent such injury or damage
is caused by the negligence of the person or entity moving or
removing such building or other object or the negligence of
the agents, servants or employees of the person or entity
moving or removing such building or other object.
section 16. Abandonment of Puget's Facilities
None of Puget's Facilities within the Franchise Area may be
abandoned by Puget without the express written consent of the City.
Any plan for abandonment or removal of Puget's Facilities within
the Franchise Area must be first approved by the Public Works
Director, and all necessary permits must be obtained prior to such
work.
section 17. Modification
17.1 This Franchise may be amended only by written instrument,
signed by both parties, which specifically states that it is an
amendment to this Franchise and is approved and executed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, this Franchise
(including, without limitation, Section 13 above) shall govern and
supersede and shall not be changed, modified, deleted, added to,
supplemented or otherwise amended by any permit, approval, license,
agreement or other document required by or obtained from the City
in conjunction with the exercise (or failure to exercise) by Puget
of any and all rights, benefits, privileges, obligations or duties
in and under this Franchise, unless such permit, approval, license,
agreement or other document specifically:
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17.1.1 references this Franchise; and
17.1.2 states that it supersedes this Franchise to the
extent it contains terms and conditions which change, modify,
delete, add to, supplement or otherwise amend the terms and
conditions of this Franchise.
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the
provisions of this Franchise and the provisions of any such permit,
approval, license, agreement or other document, the provisions of
this Franchise shall control.
17.2 The City and Puget hereby reserve the right to alter,
amend or modify the terms and conditions of this Franchise in
accordance with the provisions of this subsection 17.2:
17.2.1 At any time during the term of this Franchise,
the City or Puget may request, by written notice, that the
other promptly join in negotiations to alter, amend or modify
the terms and conditions of this Franchise.
17.2.2 Within a reasonable time after receipt of the
notice required by subsection 17.2.1, the City and Puget
shall, at a mutually agreeable time and place, commence
negotiations to alter, amend or modify the terms and
conditions of this Franchise. The City and Puget shall
conduct such negotiations in good faith and with due regard to
all pertinent facts and circumstances; provided, however, that
neither the City nor Puget shall have any obligation to agree
to any proposed alteration, amendment, or modification;
provided further, however, that no rights or privileges
granted by this Franchise shall be prejudiced, impaired or
otherwise affected by the failure of the City or Puget to
agree to any proposed alteration, amendment or modification.
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17.2.3 Neither the City nor Puget shall be obliged to
continue negotiations after the expiration of ninety (90) days
from the date such negotiations are commenced; provided,
however, the City and Puget may agree to continue such
negotiations for an additional time period.
17.2.4 Any alteration, amendment or modification
agreed to by the City and Puget shall be submitted to the
Council of the City as a proposed ordinance. The ordinance so
proposed shall expressly provide that unless Puget files a
written notice of acceptance with the Clerk of the City within
sixty (60) days of its effective date, the ordinance shall
have no force or effect and this Franchise shall not be
altered, amended or modified. To the extent permitted by law,
each party shall bear its own costs in connection with the
alteration, amendment or modification of this Franchise.
17.3 This Franchise is subject to the provisions of any
applicable tariff now or hereafter on file with the Washington
Utilities and Transportation Commission or its successor. In the
event of any conflict or inconsistency between the
provisions of this Franchise and such tariff, the provisions of
such tariff shall control.
Section 18. Forfeiture and other Remedies
18.1 If Puget willfully violates or fails to comply with any
of the provisions of this Franchise, or through willful or
unreasonable negligence fails to heed or comply with any notice
given Puget by the City under the provisions of this Franchise,
then Puget shall, at the election of the Kent City Council, forfeit
all rights conferred hereunder and this Franchise may be revoked or
annulled by the Council after a hearing held upon reasonable notice
to Puget.
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18.2 The right of the City to declare a forfeiture pursuant to
subsection 18.1 is a remedy in addition to, and is not a limitation
of, the rights, remedies or actions available to either party by
reason of the other party's noncompliance with the terms and
conditions of this Franchise.
Section 19. Cost of Publication
The cost of the publication of this Ordinance shall be borne
by Puget.
Section 20. Acceptance
After the passage and approval of this ordinance and within
sixty (60) days after such approval, this Franchise shall, if
accepted by Puget, be accepted by Puget by its filing with the City
Clerk an unconditional written acceptance thereof. Failure of
Puget to so accept this Franchise within said period of time shall
be deemed a rejection thereof by Puget, and the rights and
privileges herein granted shall, after the expiration of the
sixty-day period, absolutely cease and determine, unless the time
period is extended by ordinance duly passed for that purpose.
Section 21. Survival
21.1 With respect only to matters arising during the period
of time this Franchise shall be in full force and effect, the
parties intend that any term or condition applicable to such
matters shall survive the expiration or termination of this
Franchise to the extent such survival can be reasonably inferred
under the circumstances presented and to the extent such an
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inference is necessary to prevent substantial injustice to an
injured party.
21.2 The terms and conditions of this Franchise shall be
binding upon the parties' respective successors and assigns.
Section 22. Severability
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Franchise should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a
court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase
of this Franchise.
Section 23. Assignment
Puget may not assign or transfer this Franchise without the
written consent of the City Council of the City, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any assignee or transferee
shall, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of any
assignment or transfer, file written notice of the assignment or
transfer with the City, together with its written acceptance of all
of the terms and conditions of this Franchise. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, Puget shall have the right, without such notice or such
written acceptance, to mortgage its rights, benefits and privileges
in and under this Franchise to the trustee for its bondholders.
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Section 24. Notice
Any notice or information required or permitted to be given to
the parties under this Franchise agreement may be sent to the
following addresses unless otherwise specified:
City of Kent
Director of Public Works
300 West Gowe
Kent, WA 98032
Puget Sound Power and Light Company
Attn: Manager, Kent Business Office
620 South Grady Way
P.O. Box 329
Renton, WA 98057-0329
Section 25. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its
execution; having first been submitted to the Kent City Attorney
for approval; after one introduction by the City Council at a
regular meeting; after having been published at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Kent; and finally,
having been granted an approving vote of at least a majority of the
City Council at a regular meeting.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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FIRST READING the 2 day of March , 1993.
PASSED the day of 1993.
APPROVED the /✓ day of 5 = , 1993.
PUBLISHED the -,5-- day of /Y1 Gll1 G , 1993.
I hereby certify that this is a true copy of Ordinance
No. 3 D -7 L , passed by the City Council of the City of Kent,
Washington, and approved by the Mayor of the City of Kent as hereon
indicated.
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