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Commissioners warn Last Chance Grade decision delay could push $180 million project back; commission considers short-term director contract extension
Summary
Commissioners said the Last Chance Grade Record of Decision has been delayed by late state input and tribal mitigation discussions, risking a March agenda item tied to roughly $180 million; the commission also discussed extending the transportation director’s contract through an interim period to maintain continuity.
Commissioners raised concerns at their April 7 meeting that a delayed Record of Decision for the Last Chance Grade project — and last-minute input from state agencies — could defer planned funding actions and slow project progress, and they discussed near-term staffing options to preserve continuity at the commission.
Commissioner Howard told the commission he had been told the Record of Decision for Last Chance Grade, which was expected in December, has been delayed, in part because of late issues raised by the State Historic Preservation…
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