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City staff outline $1.3M UDOT trail grant and wetland mitigation plan for Warm Springs Trail
Summary
Staff told the committee a roughly $1.3 million UDOT grant will fund design and construction planning for the Warm Springs Trail, including wetland mitigation work; engineering selection is underway and construction is expected in a later phase (est. 2027).
Staff updated the committee on the Warm Springs Trail project and related wetland mitigation. The committee was told the project received an approximately $1.3 million UDOT grant and that engineering procurement (RB and GE selected) is anticipated to be under contract by the end of the month.
Staff explained the wetland impacts and mitigation plan: the trail would impact about 2 acres of wetlands and the mitigation approach called for a 2-to-1 replacement, producing roughly 4 acres of wetland restoration or enhancement on nearby properties. The committee discussed where mitigation could be sited and confirmed that available water rights (donated in part by a landowner) would support the mitigation.
The staff member also said the county and city would share a modest match (about 6.77% total for municipalities) and that the county had suggested Midway take a lead coordination role because the project affects the town directly. Contracting and design are expected to proceed over the coming year, with construction likely in 2027 under the current schedule.
Next steps: staff will continue the contracting process, share concept drawings with the committee, and coordinate public outreach required for grant compliance and project design.
