Routt County commissioners on July 22 approved several contracts and agreements related to Yampa Valley Regional Airport development and operations. The board authorized a professional services agreement with Townscape Advisors as the owner’s representative for the airport terminal west expansion project, not to exceed $834,126. Commissioners also approved payment of $246,658.78 to Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) to relocate power poles and associated fiber lines to accommodate airport construction, and authorized the airport director to sign a license-and-use agreement with Emerald Express Transportation to operate on‑airport ground transportation. "We ended up selecting Townscape Advisors based on their experience and a local presence," Airport staff said during the meeting. Townscape gave a presentation to commissioners and referenced reference checks and local staffing. The YVEA action covers both power line relocation and costs associated with Luminate’s fiber attached to the same poles; the county will pay YVEA, which will handle the work and any subcontracts. The Emerald Express operator was the selected proposer in a two‑bid RFP; staff said the company had a luxury-limousine license and is pursuing a common-carrier license. Until that common‑carrier license is final, the company will serve pre‑booked customers only. Commissioners voiced support for the airport investments and authorized the chair to sign the owner’s rep contract and the YVEA right‑of‑way easement and payment. The motion on the Emerald Express license and the YVEA payment passed by voice vote; the owner’s rep agreement was approved with a second and voice vote.