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Pottawattamie County signs Snyder & Associates to inspect Trailblazer CO2 pipeline
Summary
The Board of Supervisors authorized county inspector services for the Trailblazer CO2 pipeline and approved Snyder & Associates to perform inspection services, adding county oversight to pipeline construction monitoring.
Pottawattamie County supervisors approved a contract with Snyder & Associates to provide inspector services for the Trailblazer CO2 pipeline, after discussion with County Engineer Andy Wicks and planning staff.
The board’s action made Snyder & Associates the county’s inspector on the project and authorized agreement execution; minutes record the motion was carried unanimously. The board also discussed county inspector services for pipelines in a prior meeting, including consideration of staffing and oversight needs.
Why it matters: The Trailblazer CO2 pipeline is a significant linear infrastructure project that traverses county land. Local inspector services are intended to provide county oversight of construction activities that may affect roads, right‑of‑way, drainage, and public safety.
What the contract covers: The minutes indicate the board approved an agreement for inspection services; specific scope, fee and schedule are in the contract document and are not fully quoted in the minutes.
Next steps: Snyder & Associates will undertake inspection work per the executed agreement and coordinate with county engineering staff to report on construction progress and any county impacts.
