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Board splits on wildlife-crossing funding; approves $200,000 matching grant on first reading
Summary
After extended debate and public testimony, the board approved on first reading a resolution to provide a $200,000 matching contribution for a Roaring Fork Safe Passages engineering and feasibility study; the item will return April 8 for final adoption with the public hearing continued.
Pitkin County commissioners debated and then voted March 25 to approve, on first reading, a $200,000 matching contribution to Roaring Fork Safe Passages for an engineering feasibility and alternatives analysis to study wildlife crossing options on Highway 82 and adjacent open space.
Background and staff recommendation: Connie Baker outlined the Q1 supplemental request package and said the packet included a proposed $120,000 contribution toward Safe Passages. Commissioners pulled the Safe Passages item from the supplemental for separate consideration after public comment…
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