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WATER SERVICE

State Supreme Court rules against Tacoma in hydrants case

Washington’s Supreme Court ruled today the City of Tacoma is responsible for providing and paying for maintenance of water hydrants in Fircrest, University Place and Federal Way under franchise agreements between the municipalities.

Published: 01/26/12 3:25 pm
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Washington’s Supreme Court ruled today the City of Tacoma is responsible for providing and paying for maintenance of water hydrants in Fircrest, University Place and Federal Way under franchise agreements between the municipalities.

“We hold that the franchise agreements contractually require Tacoma to provide and maintain the hydrants in the Municipalities’ jurisdictions and to bear the cost,” Justice Susan Owens wrote in the court’s unanimous opinion.

READ MORE: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/politics/2012/01/26/tacoma-supreme-court-rules-against-city-in-hydrants-case/

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