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 expended. Kent Andersen, director of Community & Economic Development, presented the amendment and other event and sponsorship agreements for county-supported events such as the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival.

Two interlocal transportation agreement amendments were approved that together commit approximately $4.2 million in county grant funding: a $1,400,000 amendment with Woods Cross for the 1100 West Reconstruction Project (extended through July 31, 2028) and a $2,817,918 amendment with Syracuse City for the 2500 West Project (extended through June 30, 2028). Andersen said both items are funded from Davis County’s third-quarter grant funds.

The Board also adopted Resolution #2026-12 to temporarily allow the county purchasing agent to use permitted and alternative procurement methods while the County updates its purchasing policy; Controller Parke said a report will be provided to the Commission documenting any alternate procurement methods used.

Routine consent items and agreements were approved in a bundled vote, including memoranda of understanding, event agreements, sponsorships, and training agreements for corrections officers. The Sheriff’s Office accepted a $2,000 sponsorship from Kaysville Ace Hardware for a shelter at the Davis Shooting Range and approved Appendix A to the County Fire Warden Agreement for $55,555 for 2026.

During employee recognitions earlier in the meeting, library staff Melinda Anderson described a children’s program she oversees as “Move to the Beat!” Deputy Director Rachelle Blackham, praising Health Department employee Sheryl Knight, said her work ensures clients feel “seen, heard, and supported, and that their needs are met.”

Votes at a glance

• Approval of minutes (Items 3–4): Motion by Lorene Kamalu; second John Crofts; outcome: approved, all present voted aye. • Ballot drop box interlocal with Bountiful City (Res. #2026-11): Motion by Lorene Kamalu; second John Crofts; approved, all present voted aye. (Temporary relocation to Senior Center during library remodel; expected ~2 years.) • Haroon Transportation agreement for Bird Festival (Item 6): $18,250 payable; approved, all present voted aye. • CDBG Amendment with Habitat for Humanity (Item 8): Amendment total shown $210,000; approved, all present voted aye. • Woods Cross 1100 West interlocal amendment (Res. #2026-9): $1,400,000; approved, all present voted aye. • Syracuse 2500 West interlocal amendment (Res. #2026-10): $2,817,918; approved, all present voted aye. • Resolution #2026-12 (procurement authority): approved, all present voted aye. • Davis Behavioral Health Amendment K (Item 12): $2,123,200 payable; approved, all present voted aye. • EVRAP agreement with EPA via Utah DEQ (Item 13): $1,433,705 receivable; approved, all present voted aye. • Radon outreach agreement with Utah DEQ (Item 14): $5,000 receivable; approved, all present voted aye. • Sheriff’s Office sponsorships, agreements and training (Items 15–17): approved, all present voted aye. • Consent package Items 18–28 (MOUs, event agreements, sponsorships, training agreements, shooting range event): approved, all present voted aye. • Property Tax Register (Item 29): approved; Controller Parke noted a high number of abatements reflecting processing of disabled veteran reliefs and related vehicle abatements.

What’s next

Several items will require administrative follow-up: the tax advisory committee will review the property tax adjustment application and return a recommendation to the Commission; Controller Parke will report on any alternate procurement methods used under Resolution #2026-12; and the interlocal agreements include multi-year timelines for project completion. The Board adjourned at 10:34 AM.