Davis Road grant work stalled after Native American artifacts found; county faces $4 million match

Aug 11, 2026

Staff reported artifacts discovered at Mile Post 13 have stalled part of the Davis Road project; Mile Post 5 remains ready but the grant requires about a $4,000,000 local match, prompting the county to reassess timing and scope.

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Public Works staff told the board that archaeological artifacts discovered at Mile Post 13 have effectively stalled that portion of the Davis Road project while consultants assess next steps. Jason Fosseo said the county still has design work underway with Stantec for Mile Post 13 and that, as a result of the finds, the project may be delayed indefinitely pending cultural-resource review.

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