Weld County commissioners approve series of contracts, grants and $5,000 donation; DOLA award falls short of request

WELD COUNTY — The Weld County Board of Commissioners on Dec. 1 approved a package of contracts, grant applications and donations covering employee benefits, public-health programs, opioid prevention and a motor pool construction project.

The board approved an amendment to contract ID 10121 to update the county cafeteria plan so the dependent-care flexible spending account (FSA) contribution limit matches a recent federal change. A presenter told commissioners the federal annual dependent-care FSA contribution limit was raised from $5,000 to $7,500 and asked the county to increase the employee contribution maximum to $7,500 for 2026; the board approved the amendment on a voice vote.

The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment asked the commission to accept a $5,000 donation from the Bond Family Foundation to buy HEPA vacuums and other household supplies to help families abate lead hazards discovered during inspections. "Our staff, provides lead inspections when children are found with high blood lead levels," said Jason Cheshire of the health department, who recommended accepting the funds. Cheshire said the $5,000 could be used to assist "6,…