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Valley County accepts $67,612 IDPR grant to install vault toilets at Francis Wallace
Summary
Valley County Commissioners approved acceptance of an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation off‑road motor vehicle grant of $67,612 to install vault toilets at the Francis Wallace site and authorized the chair to sign the award agreement.
Valley County Commissioners voted July 7 to accept a $67,612 off‑road motor vehicle grant from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation to install vault toilets at the Francis Wallace site.
County staff told commissioners the grant award requires the county to sign an acceptance and award agreement and return it to IDPR so work can begin. A county staff member said the county will forward the signed agreement to IDPR and then coordinate project work.
The commissioners discussed whether the grant will cover all costs; staff indicated details about any county contribution were raised during the conversation but not definitively specified on the record. Commissioners and staff expressed support for improving the facility and noted the toilets will remain open year‑round.
A commissioner moved to send the award acceptance and agreement to IDPR; another commissioner seconded. The motion passed on a voice vote.
Project timing and contractor work were not detailed beyond staff saying they will ask county maintenance staff (Dave) to start work after IDPR countersigns the agreement. Commissioners asked follow‑up questions about expanding parking at Francis Wallace; staff said the land manager (Idaho Department of Lands) had limited the county to expanding the footprint but not importing gravel or drain rock because of wetland concerns, which could leave the parking area muddy in winter. Staff said they are exploring moving overnight parking to Brush Creek and will return with proposals.
The commissioners directed staff to proceed with signing the award acceptance and returning it to IDPR so the county can proceed with project planning and initial work.
