The Grand County Board of Commissioners voted to provide $85,000 from non‑TIP redevelopment funds to support redevelopment of the property where a woman, identified in the record as Linda Trout, died in a house fire last year. The commissioners said the funds would help a buyer and prospective developer move a site plan forward for commercial use near the Westgate clinic and hospital.

The appropriation follows a resolution from the county Redevelopment Commission approving the payment to assist a planned commercial project on roughly 2.5 acres adjacent to a previously owned 1‑acre parcel. The board was briefed that the current private owner is identified in the record as Steve Schoolcraft and that Dr. Derek Young is the prospective buyer and developer.

Board members and county staff framed the spending as a public‑interest investment in redevelopment of a prominent parcel near the county clinic. A county presenter said the developer has discussed building either a single 25,000–30,000 square‑foot structure or two smaller buildings; the redevelopment commission’s draft resolution used an original baseline of a 12,000–15,000 square‑foot building for determining clawback terms. The presenter told commissioners the clawback provision would apply if construction does not begin within the time required and that the commission has historically been flexible in working with builders when delays arise.

Commissioners also discussed utilities and wastewater capacity. County staff said a force main runs in front of the parcel and that construction would likely require a pump installation if the lot is connected to the force main rather than a gravity line. County engineering and sewer district representatives told the board that a commercial structure of the sort described would probably equate to one to three equivalent dwelling units (EDUs) of wastewater demand — which staff characterized as “likely manageable” under current commitments — but cautioned that higher‑intensity uses or multiple new connections could raise capacity concerns at the regional sewer facility serving Westgate.

Commissioners asked about sale price and parcel condition; the presenter said the parcel had previously been offered for remodel as a residence and was purchased for about $95,000 by the current owner. The presenter also described topographic constraints on part of the parcel (a deep ravine) that reduce the usable acreage.

The board approved final authorization for the $85,000 appropriation from non‑TIP redevelopment revenue. The motion for final approval was made on the record by Commissioner Randall and seconded by Commissioner Brent; the clerk recorded the vote as passing 4–1.

Next steps discussed on the record included closing the financing between the private parties and monitoring the developer’s timeline for beginning construction; the county retained the clawback language in the redevelopment agreement as a condition of the assistance.

(Details: appropriation amount $85,000; property described as roughly 2.5 acres near Westgate clinic; potential building sizes discussed 12,000–15,000 sq. ft. baseline, or a single 25,000–30,000 sq. ft. building.)