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Grand County Commission approves pathway negotiations, storm‑drain contract, franchise ordinance, personnel backfills and proclamation
Summary
On May 5 the Grand County Commission approved negotiations for the Spanish Valley Multi‑Use Pathway, awarded the Jackson Street Storm Drain contract to Silver Spur Construction, approved a Rocky Mountain Power franchise ordinance, authorized two personnel backfills (one abstention), and declared May 16 'Adventure Safe Day'.
At its May 5 meeting the Grand County Commission approved a series of project, personnel and proclamation actions.
The commission authorized consultants to enter the negotiations phase for required acquisitions related to the Spanish Valley Drive Multi‑Use Pathway on a motion by Commissioner Mike McCurdy, seconded by Commissioner Jacques Hadler; the motion passed 7‑0. Earlier in the day Gail Beerman had raised concerns that the proposed pathway could affect her Spanish Valley Drive property.
The commission awarded the Jackson Street Storm Drain contract to Silver Spur Construction after a 2026 re‑bid produced compliant bids within budget. Commissioner Hadler moved to award the contract; Commissioner Mary McGann seconded. The motion passed 6‑0 (Commissioner McCurdy was absent for the vote).
Commission Administrator Mark Tyner clarified that the agenda item labeled 'UDOT Franchise Agreement 2027' applied to Rocky Mountain Power. Commissioner Mike McGann moved to approve the 2027 Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Agreement and associated ordinance; Commissioner Brian Martinez seconded. The motion passed 6‑0 (Commissioner McCurdy absent).
Personnel Services Director Tess Barger requested immediate backfill for an OHV Trail Coordinator (grant‑funded salary; benefits from the General Fund) and a vacant Patrol Deputy position budgeted in the 2026 budget. Commissioner Hadler moved to approve the backfills; Commissioner Mary McGann seconded. The motion passed 6‑0 with Commissioner Mike McCurdy abstaining.
Commissioner Brian Martinez presented a resolution declaring May 16 'Adventure Safe Day' in support of the statewide 'Always Adventure Safe' campaign; Commissioner Hadler moved to approve the proclamation and Commissioner McGann seconded. The motion passed 6‑0 (Commissioner McCurdy absent).
The commission approved its consent agenda — including meeting minutes, bills, fair contracts, a letter of support for a land transfer, and other ratifications — on a motion by Commissioner Hadler seconded by Commissioner McCurdy; the consent agenda passed 7‑0.
Sheriff Jamison Wiggins reported the renewal of a five‑year BLM contract supporting deputy patrol hours and dispatch services, announced an upcoming joint SWAT training exercise, said State Homeland Security Grant funds will supply Starlink equipment for patrol vehicles, and promoted an upcoming Search and Rescue fundraising car show.
Votes at a glance: • Consent agenda — approved 7‑0 (motion Hadler; second McCurdy). • OHV Trail Coordinator and Patrol Deputy backfills — approved 6‑0, McCurdy abstained (motion Hadler; second McGann). • Authorization to enter negotiations for Spanish Valley Multi‑Use Pathway — approved 7‑0 (motion McCurdy; second Hadler). • Jackson Street Storm Drain contract award to Silver Spur Construction — approved 6‑0 (McCurdy absent; motion Hadler; second McGann). • 2027 Rocky Mountain Power Franchise Agreement and ordinance — approved 6‑0 (McCurdy absent; motion McGann; second Martinez). • Resolution declaring May 16 'Adventure Safe Day' — approved 6‑0 (McCurdy absent; motion Hadler; second McGann).
What’s next: authorized negotiations on the Spanish Valley pathway move the project toward final design and property acquisition; awarded contracts will proceed to contract execution per county procurement procedures.
