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Garfield County commissioners approve appropriations, authorize highway equipment bids and declare surplus equipment
Summary
On Jan. 26, 2026 the Board of Garfield County Commissioners approved multiple appropriations including two Drug Court payments and a highway appropriation, authorized sealed bids for a road widener attachment, declared several pieces of equipment surplus and approved warrants and claims.
The Board of Garfield County Commissioners met Jan. 26, 2026, and approved a series of routine motions including multiple appropriations, procurement authorizations and surplus declarations.
Commissioner Reese Wedel, vice‑chairman, moved to approve a Cash Fund Estimate of Needs and Request for Appropriation for Drug Court for $31,624.97; the board voted in favor. The board later approved a second Drug Court appropriation of $10,263.88 and a Highway Unrestricted appropriation of $145,757.59, both on motions recorded in the minutes.
Why it matters: the appropriations fund continuing county services (Drug Court and highway operations) and clear accounting for older equipment. The board also authorized the County Purchasing Agent to…
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