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County signs second amendment to gondola planning intergovernmental agreement; remains non‑funding participant for 2025
Summary
San Miguel County approved the chair’s signature on a second amended intergovernmental agreement for cost sharing of the gondola planning phase, remaining a non‑funding participant for capital costs in 2025 while retaining advisory roles; commissioners asked for a correction to the named signatory title.
The San Miguel County Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 26 approved the chair’s signature on a second amended intergovernmental agreement among SMART, the Town of Telluride, Mountain Village and other local partners to share costs for planning and development of the gondola project’s planning phase. The board’s motion passed unanimously.
What the agreement does: The second amendment continues county participation in planning and oversight while San Miguel County remains a non‑funding participant for capital construction in 2025. The county’s role is advisory to the SMART leadership and a seat at planning and leadership meetings during the project development phase; the county will not be a voting member on financing or capital‑equipment decisions under the amendment as presented to the board.
County notes and corrections: Commissioners noted an editorial correction in the document that listed the wrong sitting chair by name; staff said the document would be corrected to show the current chair before signature. Commissioners also confirmed the county retains existing easements (for example at Lawson Intercept parking) that could be relevant to future extensions but said no county capital commitment was being made in this approval.
Outcome and next steps: The board approved the chair’s signature and directed staff to correct the signatory name in the document prior to signing. Commissioners said they will continue to participate in advisory work and requested updates as planning proceeds.
Ending: Commissioners recorded unanimous approval for the chair’s signature with the requested clerical correction.
