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The board convened an executive session under Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) §24-6-402(4)(a) to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer or sale of real property and water rights. At the public reconvening the chair stated those present in executive session and asked for direction. Commissioners confirmed unanimous direction to proceed with negotiations on the described water-rights interests and to pursue purchase negotiations on discussed land parcels, including authority to make previously discussed offers.

Why it matters: acquisitions of water rights and real property can affect county water management, future land use, capital projects and budgets; negotiating authority allows staff and counsel to continue talks without returning to a public agenda for each step.

Implementation: the county manager and legal counsel will proceed with negotiated offers and return to the commissioners with recommended terms for approval when required.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Grand County Board of County Commissioners Meeting \tMar 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Following an executive session the board instructed staff to continue negotiations to purchase specified water rights and parcels discussed in the closed session.","taxTitle","Grand County, Colorado","taxId",27343,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":42,"_43":77,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6074846,"Grand County commissioners approve vouchers, contracts and permits; series of administrative votes passed",1324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2981403-c36e259dbd9440b7f053d14e6d5fc0f0&start=1324&end=1324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2981403-c36e259dbd9440b7f053d14e6d5fc0f0/thumbnail_1324000.jpg","/articles/6074846/Grand-County/Colorado/Grand-County-commissioners-approve-vouchers-contracts-and-permits-series-of-administrative-votes-passed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074846-10b98cbf6b70ab1d86a3cf13078a4c6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771193510&Signature=SABdyhSK576hZ1V0KcgSocIyv3UTJRjxVpvYkYdXiNv19ct~yMG4rLFApBX5VotXUpH4Tilv-8fhCGjoxs9qIDmt3l743FkkBAf2ZH8TXBAcck-3JJy5M1tHoXRVeZ0k1-m40SGWDSQIKYhZiw71m8OWwlB7s80ebcnWyRhSTbFRwLM6wSo4Jg800HoPBEl5HXCN-V3rs2KDkDUkpKdIB0MYp0ffCBsh-A8uckDzJPWesbnWTIns9WAVHdxfYdtsm7y8i43ixwZI0U-~oSQnxQ~4d5xUs95S0VdhVaT2Lfcl2H9g4GMdQtKfgQDdOLdWX9AIUkPBJbzEldnzlcFmkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grand County Board of County Commissioners on March 11 approved a slate of routine financial and administrative items including vouchers, contracts, intergovernmental agreements and permit-related motions.

The board approved the minutes for its March 4 meeting and moved to pay vouchers presented March 11 totaling about $1,151,000, the largest share reflecting clerk-and-recorder collections to be dispersed to other governments, $83,000 in annual software charges for assessor and treasurer systems, and a $50,000 payment from the conservation trust fund to the Flying Hills Arena Association for bleachers. The Board also approved a $50,000 purchase of a belly dump for Broden Bridge (as listed in the vouchers).

Commissioners approved a contract between Grand County EMS and Solutions Group Services (SGS) to provide revenue-cycle management services for EMS billing and authorized the chair to sign the agreement electronically. The board also authorized Grand County EMS Chief Wingate to sign a release of information so the county can work with Senator Michael Bennet’s constituent services office on outstanding VA payments for county EMS services.

Other approvals included:
- An intergovernmental agreement to participate in the Northwest Colorado Opioid Abatement Council (Region 1) with county staff named as representatives.
- A memorandum of understanding for Grand County Public Health to maintain representation on the Grand and Jackson County Early Childhood Council.
- A building permit fee waiver for the Grand Lake Area Historical Society for a covered open-air pavilion.
- Resolution No. 2025-33 granting preliminary acceptance of Nature Valley Ranch subdivision improvements and releasing $44,268 of escrow while retaining $4,919 as warranty security.
- An arbitrage consulting services contract with Ehlers Public Finance Advisors to support the county’s certificates of participation (COP) transaction.
- Authorization for the Rotary Club of Granby to apply for liquor licenses at Flying Hills Arena event dates listed in the application; one commissioner recused from that vote.
- Appointment of Heather Bishop to fill the remainder of a Tourism Board term through the end of 2025.
- Permission for the Middle Park Fair and Rodeo Board to allow licensed vendors to sell alcohol at three events (Kentucky Derby event May 3, a potential Kremling Days square dance, and fair week), with a county resolution to follow detailing conditions.

Where motions referenced signature lines or draft documents, commissioners authorized the chair to sign final versions outside the meeting when needed. Many motions passed by voice vote with “Aye” recorded; for several items the transcript records no roll-call tally.

Votes at a glance
- Approve March 4 minutes: approved (voice vote)
- Approve vouchers/wire payments (total ≈ $1,151,000): approved (voice vote)
- Approve Solutions Group Services agreement (Grand County EMS) and authorize chair to sign: approved
- Authorize Chief Wingate to sign release of information for Senator Bennet’s office (VA payments): approved
- Approve Northwest Colorado Opioid Abatement Council IGA (Region 1): approved
- Approve Grand and Jackson Early Childhood Council MOU (Public Health/Human Services representation): approved
- Approve Grand Lake Area Historical Society building-fee waiver: approved
- Adopt Resolution No. 2025-33 (Nature Valley Ranch preliminary acceptance; release $44,268; retain $4,919): approved
- Approve Ehlers Public Finance Advisors arbitrage consulting contract: approved
- Approve Rotary Club of Granby liquor-license application to apply (flying hills dates specified): approved (1 recusal)
- Appoint Heather Bishop to Tourism Board through 2025: approved
- Approve letter authorizing Middle Park Fair & Rodeo Board events to host licensed alcohol vendors (resolution to follow): approved

Why it matters: these approvals clear routine county business (payments, escrow releases, memoranda and vendor contracts) and authorize staff to execute agreements and next steps for ongoing operations across EMS, public health, community development, finance and event management.

Details and next steps: contracts will be executed electronically where authorized; the county manager reported the COP sale process was active and final financing documents would be executed later the same day. County staff will circulate final drafts of IGAs/MOUs and administrative letters and return signed copies when available.","At their March 11 meeting the Grand County Board of County Commissioners approved routine minutes and vouchers, multiple departmental contracts and intergovernmental agreements, several permit/fee actions, and authorized signatures for municipal letters and liquor-license requests.","actionData","errors"]

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After closed session, Grand County directs staff to negotiate purchase of water rights and property

Grand County commissioners approve vouchers, contracts and permits; series of administrative votes passed