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Councilman Victorin told residents he hears “a lot of discussion” and urged calm, saying “defunding emergency services will never and should never be a topic for consideration.” He noted that state bills are subject to many changes in the legislative process and reminded listeners that Senate File 69 had been laid back on third reading that day.

Mayor Herb Dobie and other council members described Goshen County as one of eight hardship counties and said the legislature has historically used backfill to offset revenue losses from state property‑tax relief for counties with limited sales or mineral revenue. “If there's a diminishment in revenue to the city from property taxes, then they backfill that and equalize that, especially for the hardship counties,” the mayor said.

Council members urged residents to treat online commentary and news reports about potential service cuts with caution. The mayor and council emphasized that the city’s priority remains funding first responders: “Property tax relief or not, funding emergency services is priority number 1,” one councilman said.

No formal council action was taken; the remarks were intended to reassure the community and explain the interplay between state legislation and local budgets.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Torrington City Council Meeting 02/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment, council members and the mayor reassured residents and businesses that the city will continue to fund police, fire and emergency medical services despite uncertainty over proposed property‑tax relief at the state legislature.","taxTitle","Torrington, Goshen, Wyoming","taxId",69037,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666203,"Torrington approves purchase of used 2020 Dodge Charger police package from Wyoming Highway Patrol for $8,000",448,2317000,2765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2336718-c126a1b02f214c99efcfd137502ae932&start=2317&end=2765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2336718-c126a1b02f214c99efcfd137502ae932/thumbnail_2317000.jpg","/articles/6666203/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-approves-purchase-of-used-2020-Dodge-Charger-police-package-from-Wyoming-Highway-Patrol-for-8000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666203-e52b0dcdfbc9b24040387097feee8544/orig.mp4?Expires=1773720629&Signature=eN-HlLUT23LBuTu~Qt-SsqcderPdMz3Sl0-pXYjztZhxRVyUrJV3nHzmdlP6Mk-~iSFkZ0NUfiC0KA4GOnQ6qNFARsbwRBzYul3RyuWQgu52i8iqP~QmoSNEsrC9icBGY5nTPjw-VkU5GzUz1CKIiohzeaZBZHxUiAgMhr1FoSPHmrsj57JwV9dqCOQ6QG1w4Qj3efc9V-dp5XfGTOm4KKKM9dLCJ~ntg4Tmx6WZBuWh3~okqCuO9ifLRBdzJyqdRohw9J1W6KRWM0yP1Mk0b9DkcW3GyEznn7ageIusIJHU7s-TrD~kGQr90D2HD9x7YPzCvt-uegMk8TciKwOHjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington City Council on Feb. 18 authorized the purchase of a used 2020 Dodge Charger police package from the Wyoming Highway Patrol for $8,000 and approved issuing payment immediately so the vehicle can be removed from patrol lot inventory.

Police Chief Matt Johnson told the council he and City mechanic Brian Evans inspected the vehicle and that it “has exactly 120,000 and a couple miles on it. It's been very well maintained.” Johnson said the highway patrol vehicles come with professionally installed upfits he described as “literally a $20,000 upfitting package.” He said the car’s all‑wheel drive is valuable for local winter conditions and that, depending on auction revenue from the city’s trade‑in, the net cost could be minimal or up to roughly $3,000.

Council members expressed support for the purchase as a cost‑effective way to maintain a police fleet with properly configured law‑enforcement vehicles. One councilman said, “I'm a big fan of these deals ... we're getting a turnkey vehicle that can enter service immediately.” Councilman Victorin moved to authorize the purchase and immediate payment; Councilman Kelly seconded the motion and the council approved it by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Staff will arrange payment and add the vehicle to the police fleet once the transaction is completed.","The council authorized immediate payment to acquire a used 2020 Dodge Charger police package from the Wyoming Highway Patrol for $8,000 to replace an aging civilian vehicle in the police fleet; the chief said the car has around 120,000 miles and is well‑equipped for law enforcement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666206,"Torrington renews retail, club and restaurant liquor licenses; grants microbrewery permit",555,725000,1280000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2336718-c126a1b02f214c99efcfd137502ae932&start=725&end=1280","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2336718-c126a1b02f214c99efcfd137502ae932/thumbnail_725000.jpg","/articles/6666206/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-renews-retail-club-and-restaurant-liquor-licenses-grants-microbrewery-permit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666206-c05325cebc5316a79407186f9b721de1/orig.mp4?Expires=1773720629&Signature=iq~Fcp~u83wU7-UwBzp1MEPUOTYVOlWHY6DSYzS3kl0jPvtKc-PxWxJQaDlGIzp78hfUoylRuNkVDQ77LptHVl0gphfcxQ3a0FM5GNHyMi1c9TrlKu5WPtLdoW7bPUlB7DLTfxlhIH-21CUW0GoAF~V75wTsjY2fB7e-9x-sJAAjzjsBQxwIx4RlZMkuit3QIZ4MXPICA-QSZlEIQxEwyGB~CYTk-U5pB15pFETiNoPVmnHmGBg0OaSS2CY9UJqKMn0ttNE~Vg71EoqmlALKUo7c78BShP2jumK1-~RZHcUZiBIfAP1wkg-c-QqM89FQPDLFJfNeTe0GlM0yy-XVrQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Torrington City Council members on Feb. 18 held public hearings and approved renewals of the city’s retail, limited club and restaurant liquor licenses for the license term of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026. The council also approved a microbrewery permit for Open Barrel Brewing Company.

Chief of Police Matt Johnson told the council the city had worked with the Wyoming Liquor Division on applications and that staff “have no objections to any of the renewals listed.” A number of business representatives spoke briefly in support during the public hearings. Eric Recker, representing Essential Fuels, said the business aimed to “continue on with what we're doing at the store.” Ethan Fitch of Old Grama Fox/ Mint Bar thanked the council and said, “We're seven years into this, and things are going okay.” Eric Alden, representing Chugwater Brewing Company/J and B Liquor, thanked staff for their cooperation.

Council members took separate votes on grouped license categories. Councilman Vikram moved to approve the retail liquor licenses (item 1a); the motion was seconded by Councilman Warren and passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition. The council then approved limited club licenses (item 1b), restaurant licenses (item 1c) and the Open Barrel microbrewery permit (item 1d) following the same procedure; no objections were recorded during the hearings.

City staff present for licensing matters included the clerk’s office staff who worked with the Wyoming Liquor Division to process applications. The council closed the public hearings after hearing no objections and approved the renewals and the microbrewery permit.","After holding public hearings and hearing brief comments from business representatives, the Torrington City Council approved renewals for retail, limited‑club and restaurant liquor licenses for the 2025–26 license year and granted a microbrewery permit to Open Barrel Brewing Company.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6666209,"Torrington council approves $523,418 engineering contract for East D Street overhaul",1192,2818000,4010000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2336718-c126a1b02f214c99efcfd137502ae932&start=2818&end=4010","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2336718-c126a1b02f214c99efcfd137502ae932/thumbnail_2818000.jpg","/articles/6666209/Torrington/Goshen/Wyoming/Torrington-council-approves-523418-engineering-contract-for-East-D-Street-overhaul","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666209-a5c7ca723c351ebbcc7f4d53b5485059/orig.mp4?Expires=1773720629&Signature=FLxEv3bvdbH3YvT19dp1M0Ppd2L5Bk-EW1BSheu-SvLTkeCzcV0GeZr13Jv2zyioyB8xICwoWYmOpWKs-5yG4tFYxMORF-r6VPrwP2i7~5aosjAqG8G3lYOGpvzkS~WXh6R5xLO1W3uUXsRmOXifmIsYpvcBLAZd3DuDEbpnjjlcU-12zmcJ9BA6q5qqZXd~pjKrdbhBduxEIX8xVBK4U6OHoohriWyZHaITK~6BFaBOZftlPb-hl4wRYH0H7pI3EtllVTpr9BOcC9Sf8lLOgVbnbcZE8tcG3gxR-We-Nm03RMJaLYsJ5ZRTbSfbtTi-IFWTMjTkVV~QLwJRz8KK8A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Torrington City Council on Feb. 18 approved an agreement with MC Schaff & Associates for construction administration and inspection on the East D Street Improvements project in a not‑to‑exceed amount of $523,418.

The project, presented by Public Works Director Jeff Harkins, is a long‑running reconstruction effort that Harkins said was initially designed in 2009 and had plans completed in February 2011. “We went back to MC Schaff, we asked them to go back through the plans, update them to the current standards, which they did and they completed that in 2022,” Harkins said. He told the council the engineer’s current estimate for construction is about $5.8 million and that the city has assembled financing that brings the total project funding to roughly $7 million.

Harkins said the project will replace underground infrastructure and rebuild the street: “Replace existing storm sewers ... reconstruct the street with 8 inches of PCC including curb, gutter, sidewalk, and access ramps. So a whole revamping of East D.” The work includes an 8‑inch PVC waterline, 17 storm‑sewer manholes and 36 catch basins, he said.

Council members pressed for details about funding and schedule. Harkins said the city pursued a mix of Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans, a capital construction loan, Urban Systems funding and some city gas‑tax funds. He told the council SRF funding typically includes principal forgiveness and that the project money “has already been through the SLIB and appropriated.” Harkins said bids were advertised and bid openings were expected in mid‑March, with work likely beginning this spring and a target for substantial completion by December.

On construction sequencing, Harkins said contractors will work in short segments to limit disruption: “They'll probably start at Highway 26 and proceed northerly. They'll probably go one at most two blocks at a time so that ... people can get access back to the front of their houses.” He said curb stops and valves will be replaced and that service lines from the curb to the house remain the homeowner’s responsibility.

Councilman Kelly and others expressed concern about state and federal funding uncertainty; Harkins and staff told the council that if bids exceed available funds, the city would not be bound to proceed under the current engineering agreement. Councilman Deal moved to approve the MC Schaff agreement; the motion passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

The council approved the contract with MC Schaff & Associates, not to exceed $523,418, and staff will proceed with bidding and construction oversight once bids are evaluated.","The Torrington City Council approved a not-to-exceed $523,418 agreement with MC Schaff & Associates for construction administration and inspection on the long‑planned East D Street Improvements project, a largely federally funded $5.8M–$7M reconstruction expected to begin this spring.","actionData","errors"]

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