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Adams County OKs agreement to receive up to $38.4 million from state fuel‑impact fund
Summary
The Adams County commissioners unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with the state to accept Fuel Impact Enterprise Fund dollars — roughly $6.4 million a year, totaling $38.4 million from 2024–2029 — and directed staff to begin project prioritization and coordination with CDOT and local partners.
Adams County commissioners voted 5‑0 to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the state that will make the county eligible to receive a portion of the Fuel Impact Enterprise Fund created by recent state legislation.
The resolution, presented under new business by Acting County Manager Kristen Sullivan and explained by Janet Lundquist of Public Works, authorizes the county to receive up to 64% of a set‑aside from the state fuel‑impact program — “which breaks down to $6,400,000 annually” and a total of roughly $38,400,000 “from 2024 to 2029,” Lundquist said. She told the board the county already has the 2024 installment “in the bank” and expects a second influx shortly, giving the county about $12.8 million to start project work.
County staff described this as an early, planning‑stage approval: commissioners approved the IGA so staff can begin coordinating with Colorado Department of Transportation and local partners and bring project prioritization back to the board at an upcoming study session. Commissioners framed the money as a tool for long‑term investments in communities near major fueling and freight corridors; several commissioners thanked state legislators who sponsored the enabling legislation.
Commissioner Kathy Henson asked about timing and when funds would be available; Lundquist said the 2024 allotment is already received and the next installment should arrive within weeks after forms are returned to CDOT. Commissioner Mullica and Commissioner O'Doricio each praised the funding as an opportunity to address traffic, air‑quality and congestion impacts in parts of Adams County that serve as fuel distribution hubs.
The vote was unanimous. No project list was adopted at the hearing; staff said specific projects and prioritization would be discussed at a study session and returned to the board for further direction.
The county noted two procedural next steps: required forms to CDOT to access the next payment and upcoming study‑session briefings to develop a county priority list for the funds.
