Davis County Commission approves EPA grant, behavioral-health contract and multiple interlocal agreements

Farmington, Utah — The Davis County Commission on March 3 approved multiple contracts, grants and policy actions intended to fund public health, housing repairs and transportation projects.

The three commissioners present — Chair John Crofts, Vice Chair Bob Stevenson and Commissioner Lorene Kamalu — voted unanimously to approve a five-year, receivable agreement tied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Electric Vehicle Replacement Assistance Program (EVRAP). Health Director Brian Hatch presented the agreement, which will bring $1,433,705 to Davis County over the program period to provide incentives for residents to replace vehicles that fail emissions testing with electric vehicles.

Commissioners also approved a $2,123,200 payable amendment (Amendment K) to the county’s comprehensive contract with Davis Behavioral Health to fund substance abuse and mental health services through Dec. 31, 2026. County Controller Scott Parke said there is no cost increase from the prior year.

The Commission amended Community Development Block Grant Contract #2025-0650 with Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Salt Lake Area, adding $80,000 for critical home repairs (amendment total shown as $210,000) after initial funds were…