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Weld County approves $5 million contribution for Greeley‑Weld airport improvements
Summary
The Weld County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement on June 15 that commits $5 million from the county—paired with a $7 million city contribution—to taxiway and related improvements at the Greeley‑Weld County Airport.
The Weld County Board of Commissioners voted on June 15 to approve an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement committing $5 million from the county to airport improvements, while the city will contribute approximately $7 million for complementary work.
County staff presented the amendment describing phase‑two taxiway work and additional alternate improvements. The resolution authorizes the county contribution and delegates necessary execution to staff; the board carried the resolution without recorded opposition.
Commissioners noted the project’s potential economic benefits for the region and thanked staff and counsel for preparing the agreement. County officials who serve on the airport authority said the planned improvements will support future operations and development at the airport.
The action authorizes county staff to finalize and sign the amended agreement and move forward with the project implementation schedule outlined in the IGA. No public comments were offered during the hearing on this item.
Next steps: staff will complete the intergovernmental agreement paperwork and proceed with the design and contracting process as provided under the IGA.
