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Riverton approves public‑safety grant submissions, audit firm, Verizon lease and begins FBO negotiations
Summary
Council approved submission of two federal grant applications to support community service officers and police hiring, selected audit and non‑attest firms for FY2026, accepted a Verizon ground‑lease offer and authorized negotiations with Five Rivers Aviation as the airport's preferred FBO candidate.
At its June 2 meeting the Riverton City Council approved a string of administrative and strategic items.
Public safety grants: The council authorized staff to submit Resolution 1555 (BJA FY25 Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative) to continue funding for two community service officers and evidence‑storage upgrades, and Resolution 1556 (COPS Hiring Program FY26) to seek funding to support the hiring of two additional sworn officers. Police leaders said the COPS grant would fund up to 75% of an entry‑level officer's pay and benefits for three years, with the city expected to fund the fourth year; council members discussed long‑term retention and staffing implications before approving the resolutions.
Audit procurement: Staff recommended Klinger Hegerman for FY2026 audit services and Wade Hershey, CPA for non‑attest services after a competitive RFP process; council approved both selections and authorized staff to finalize agreements with optional renewals.
Verizon lease: Verizon Wireless accepted the city’s revised offer for the ground lease adjacent to Airport Road — $12,000 annual rent starting April 1, 2026, 3% annual escalator and an initial 5‑year term with one 5‑year renewal option (10 years max). Council authorized the lease under those terms.
Airport operator: After review of RFQs, council gave staff consent to begin negotiations with Five Rivers Aviation as the top‑scoring fixed base operator (FBO) candidate; staff cited the firm’s experience growing fuel sales, flight training programs, and customer services as reasons for selection.
What happens next: Staff will complete grant applications, finalize audit and non‑attest service contracts, execute the Verizon ground lease, and open negotiations for an FBO agreement; each item includes standard follow‑up and compliance steps.
