Jefferson County commissioners told staff they will ask the city and the developer to correct paving defects on 3900 East before the county pays the invoice showing the county’s 30% share.

County staff reported the county’s approved contribution had been $30,000 but the submitted invoice lists $36,149 as the county’s portion. The county’s representative said the city had approved $40,000 in its portion and the developer covered most of the remainder; the county’s share is the 30% split previously discussed.

Why it matters: county staff said the roadway is due to be accepted by the city only if upgraded to city standards. Commissioners and staff said there is a noticeable “bump” in the southbound lane where the city’s tie‑in to the developer work was completed, and they want the defect corrected before issuing final payment.

During discussion, county staff said the developer paid roughly 70% on the east side, the city about 60% additional for center work, leaving the county request to contribute 30% for certain portions. Commissioners questioned whether the developer or city should be responsible for correcting the uneven surface and asked staff not to pay the invoice until the defects were addressed. One commissioner noted that if the county pays before repairs, the county will lose leverage to require fixes.

County staff said they will follow up with the city (identified in discussion as the agency overseeing the roadway acceptance) and request that the contractor grind or otherwise correct the bump and other surfacing problems before the county issues payment. Commissioners directed staff to inspect the road and report back.

No formal vote to withhold payment was recorded; the board’s direction on the record was to hold to the $30,000 contribution and ask the city and developer to correct the work prior to final payment.