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County staff said SGM engineers initially proposed designs tied to the 100-year floodplain standard; staff and commissioners discussed whether to require the 2022 FEMA/County-adopted 100-year floodplain engineering (which CDOT and federal grants would likely demand) or to base design on more recent, localized hydrologic records. Staff advised that a CDOT grant or loan would likely require the 2022 floodplain standard and could increase the project size and cost.

Engineers described two acceptable design paths: a two-cell concrete box culvert or a bridge replacement sized to pass a design event of approximately 1,100 cubic feet per second based on available hydraulic analysis; staff said that 1,100 cfs would match historic hydraulic records but would not meet FEMA’s 100-year standard (which the FEMA data suggested could be about 5,000 cfs for the basin). Commissioners and staff also discussed recent fire impacts and the potential for larger flood flows because of changed watershed conditions.

Several commissioners urged planning for a worst-case scenario and quicker contingency options to restore the road if the bridge is lost; staff said alternative routes (County Road 13) exist but emphasized funding and design constraints. Staff offered to request an earlier inspection from the firm scheduled to do state off-system bridge inspections in 2026 or to have SGM’s certified bridge inspector perform a county inspection earlier; the board asked staff to pursue CDOT coordination and to raise the item at the upcoming Northwest TPR meeting.

County staff said funds for the County Road 5 and County Road 17 projects were included in the 2025 budget reserves and that they would confirm exact reserved amounts with the county finance officer. Commissioners did not authorize a specific design or contract at the Sept. 30 meeting and directed staff to continue outreach and to report back.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 30, 2025 - Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners Special Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners reviewed engineering options, floodplain standards and timing for County Road 5 (Burke Ridge) replacement/repair and directed staff to continue analysis and outreach; no formal action was taken Sept. 30.","taxTitle","Rio Blanco County, Colorado","taxId",27808,"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},6454987,"Rio Blanco commissioners approve $720,000 full rehabilitation of County Road 17 Bridal bridge",357,972000,1329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39&start=972&end=1329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39/thumbnail_972000.jpg","/articles/6454987/Rio-Blanco-County/Colorado/Rio-Blanco-commissioners-approve-720000-full-rehabilitation-of-County-Road-17-Bridal-bridge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454987-9a5b8e52414987bf5ca3ce39f6bb9f2a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771077587&Signature=Yx9vEn~VBxeeQ-Eg~qU6Jr~KL6iNRSZ7xrRQE4IMBnOgGuHXVzd~O-E~-LsnGuJkdyjrM7nX4iia6wc0AJgnlWOAV68L8GLApcd7yBXJBPOYVoHxR8RJjIRCwV-ss8kn0N16c7hc8HTKrztlXpsZlhEUDwfiSx9VfukBYfxsl-kIe~KeRi4gtkZWyHFS8ljNzBpour1JfThu-j4n~Vgvub494nlnlIpnabQc0sMipCaufzMG1za3baYqJBpclG9Z03TDIpDuXcWNQXktx8-XjKQoxU73tX6BB8NgYyphHz8dG6cV9XABpUOevFScymw5guK4SveBNxVfGlojkfr3bg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 30 to approve a $720,000 full rehabilitation of the County Road 17 Bridal bridge (\"option 3\"), a project county staff and consultants said would restore piers, lagging and decking and extend the structure’s service life more rapidly than lesser repairs or a full replacement.

County staff and an engineer summarized four repair options developed by SGM engineers: (1) a localized repair that welds plates onto existing piles, estimated to provide roughly five years of additional life and cost about $320,000; (2) installing new piles in front of existing piles with load-rating fixes but potential debris and ice buildup, estimated at about $380,000 and a service life of roughly five to 10 years; (3) a rehabilitation with new piers, new lagging, painting and decking work — estimated at $720,000 and described by staff as the option that addresses both underwater pier degradation and above-water corrosion for a longer service life (roughly 15–30 years); and (4) a full replacement estimated at about $2,000,001.60.

A county staff member told commissioners that Rio Blanco previously reserved ARPA funds earlier in 2024 that could cover the $720,000 rehabilitation, and commissioners said they wanted the work started as soon as feasible, acknowledging seasonal constraints related to high water and winter conditions. A county staff speaker said starting some preparatory work this winter — for example, painting or partial lagging work that does not require in-water access — might accelerate completion after high-water season.

One commissioner asked about the painting and corrosion issues; a staff member answered that the deck, main beams and lagging have widespread rust and that painting alone would not resolve underwater pier degradation. Commissioners discussed timeline trade-offs for pursuing federal or state grant funding (CDOT), which would likely require adherence to the 2022 FEMA 100-year floodplain standards adopted by the county and would push the schedule toward 2028 if pursued. Staff said they had turned down grants in this case to avoid extended timelines and added federal/state requirements.

After discussion about timelines, funding and the engineering options, a commissioner moved to approve option 3, the $720,000 full rehabilitation to reopen the bridge and maximize remaining lifespan. The motion passed on a roll call with all three commissioners recorded as voting in favor.

County staff said they will proceed with an RFP and outreach to CDOT for coordination and will confirm reserved ARPA funding amounts with the county finance officer.","The board approved option 3 — a full rehabilitation estimated at $720,000 — to reopen County Road 17 Bridal and maximize its remaining lifespan, with commissioners citing speed and value compared with federal grant timelines.",{"_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},6454991,"Rio Blanco County commissioners approve hiring replacement for clerk and recorder recording/elections position",99,818000,917000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39&start=818&end=917","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39/thumbnail_818000.jpg","/articles/6454991/Rio-Blanco-County/Colorado/Rio-Blanco-County-commissioners-approve-hiring-replacement-for-clerk-and-recorder-recordingelections-position","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454991-424eed18d108fbb184ce357d02e44b02/orig.mp4?Expires=1771077587&Signature=cM65m8vgaJkNxEo8SdJDh~rQHXCk-IIugQnSwhewpw~aFNubnsxoeCL3G5i63-k7EEUw1r-Ws6anVG7I1-U27~Qc181~iTgcIC1GZj-uqEgTkhZxzZcLNKsSXCH~RejA3mS9aiBEIOhyYsyIK38zaVqhDsDCsrn6A0wlJkD8x6noZAo~kJWv32ry7kK8FTH1LmCt-HTgi6ICj~Am8H2id6WsRnn5CELaRv886cvbGnp9G39bCWyxDkOh8tbrcJXc6LHIZl863~V6Ld8FVB6ikOV7l5BeKYhF4QKdXOvshJ9-JO5Gj1swiqApkRUvkKioVilmN7UnQTObEWC7ElKdIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 30 to approve hiring a replacement for the Clerk and Recorder’s recording and elections position after the incumbent said she will leave the office Oct. 7.

Commissioners approved the hire during a special meeting called for Sept. 30. County staff said the position is the primary recording clerk and also assists with elections. The board discussed the item briefly and a commissioner asked staff for a follow-up call about a personnel-related note in an emailed justification before the vote.

The motion to approve the hire passed on a roll call with all three commissioners recorded as voting in favor. No additional funding source was specified during the discussion.

County staff indicated the replacement is needed to run the office once the current employee leaves; commissioners asked staff to provide a clarification by phone on one personnel detail raised in an internal email.

The board moved on after the vote to other agenda items.

Votes at the meeting and follow-up items were recorded in the minutes; staff said they would provide any further clarification to commissioners outside the meeting.","The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously at a special meeting Sept. 30 to approve hiring a replacement for the recording and elections position in the Clerk and Recorder’s office after the incumbent’s departure in early October.",{"_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},6454974,"Rio Blanco County approves letter to BLM on supplemental environmental assessment for oil-and-gas leasing",323,3022000,3345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39&start=3022&end=3345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39/thumbnail_3022000.jpg","/articles/6454974/Rio-Blanco-County/Colorado/Rio-Blanco-County-approves-letter-to-BLM-on-supplemental-environmental-assessment-for-oil-and-gas-leasing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454974-867e645495900dab897ea3bf803715ba/orig.mp4?Expires=1771077587&Signature=lXeWu5We9l79qkvU8yxIglut2YggdnjEfG6gA6eWr1m51uO~1rrhADuvW96OEucwNU6CyPJoqTX12venPf7~2ydw1spAxM4yHUInEzCxTSCN5OTAl4eIXBnGAXD3whysIdwWBo6Uiw~KqlBx0RiV5TRbJ5Q2RBsP6SbjmNdaP5fKfG0wj8zaSxI81Kd5GtqMdkJGENxGC8LIfpxZnNc0HZcWDBGN2ODUbFSHkA-01un6mQfpq6CgPgh3a3E3m8hOxdKZcbyikjkCNJwR4Fv4BiT19PCb4pM73hUE6hQ~7hZJmSuIjhGFcQo7Hf8XEutJHIXYhX0PQXrtzrYQq0lfDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 30 to send a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) concerning the adequacy of a supplemental environmental assessment that addresses greenhouse gas emissions and air quality related to federal oil-and-gas leasing in Colorado.

Commissioners reviewed the letter included in the meeting packet and discussed its general purpose. County staff said the letter supports BLM taking a particular regulatory approach that may be more permissive than alternatives that would arise from some court-directed stricter analyses; discussion in the meeting characterized the issue as federal versus state policy approaches to leasing and emission standards.

A commissioner moved to approve the letter and the motion passed on a roll call with all three commissioners recorded as voting in favor. The record shows no further amendments to the draft letter during the meeting.

The signed letter will be transmitted to BLM; county staff did not specify a timeline for transmittal during the meeting.","The board approved a letter to the Bureau of Land Management regarding the adequacy of a supplemental environmental assessment on greenhouse gas emissions and air quality for oil-and-gas leasing in Colorado.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6454979,"Rio Blanco commissioners renew intergovernmental agreement with Moffat County for inmate housing",56,2964000,3020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39&start=2964&end=3020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5856898-c0f5d6f3b14dccd43805dde75fe14d39/thumbnail_2964000.jpg","/articles/6454979/Rio-Blanco-County/Colorado/Rio-Blanco-commissioners-renew-intergovernmental-agreement-with-Moffat-County-for-inmate-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6454979-72a9cdc80c222de3d27475f7b20afda9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771077587&Signature=eGmXfBTgn461lYzWIEDEKzy7UFsjjmp9GUmrnihk93mLhDlyFu-~2EjCKU0RPqyQ5L60IJ3~Sb4VDcCubj-bRwXesz9951aqCA4LIEhmD3uWaG3u~tErwxLo8LJSHfNcGODFXCXPq4z00EUY1sxa1cmdwWyXpntd-TqZS50SDK~kp8JWJdVRez7Dm~6sUSaUajSLvxZ3ZpwcwvTRc1~rKZlWourPv7vRAYSxSnsplfLHwhfk93M3ml08sZO4vJe-1a3avavLokTFj9BQpBfKTp6yoNeYAi05zVFYuqWbrbMipFsAzzuKxcw7kv7vJLW8uB091vw9xTPHL9XL2iAfCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 30 to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Moffat County Detention Center to provide inmate detention services while the county’s jail remains closed.

County staff said the IGA continues a multi-year arrangement under which Rio Blanco pays Moffat County to house inmates. Staff said the agreement includes a higher per-detainee daily rate to reflect inflation; during discussion a staff member cited a current approximate rate of $72 per day. Commissioners said contracting for detention remains less expensive than re-opening and staffing a local facility.

The motion to approve the IGA passed on a roll call with all three commissioners recorded as voting in favor. Staff characterized the contract as substantially the same arrangement the county has used, updated for higher costs; no new funding source or long-term change to detention policy was authorized beyond the yearly agreement.

County staff said the agreement will continue while the county’s jail is closed and that they will continue to monitor inmate population and costs.","The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with Moffat County Detention Center to continue housing Rio Blanco inmates while the county jail remains closed; commissioners said the daily rate reflects inflation and remains cheaper than reopening a county facility.","actionData","errors"]

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