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Rangely council approves geothermal survey and greenlights several grants and event permits
Summary
Trustees approved a non‑budgeted $59,850 geothermal survey (to pursue RDC funding first), authorized multiple grant applications including $180,000 for two patrol vehicles and a $20,000 SRT body‑cam grant (50% match), and approved event permits and liquor‑license renewals at the April 28 meeting.
Rangely — At its April 28 meeting the Rangely Town Council approved a set of routine and non‑routine items including a non‑budgeted geothermal study, several grant applications, liquor license renewals and special‑event permits.
The council approved a motion to authorize up to $59,850 for a geothermal survey/study (item J) and directed staff to pursue funding from the Rangely Development Corporation (RDC) first. Jimmy Dylan moved the item and Robbie Hila seconded; the motion carried after discussion about funding sources.
Council approved several grant actions and applications by voice vote:
- A reimbursement‑based $5,000 grant application to Humane Colorado for a trap‑neuter‑release program to address feral cats, with the animal shelter to manage spending and submit invoices for reimbursement. - A $5,000 Western Rio Blanco lodging‑tax grant request to produce two videos for the river put‑in: a promotional piece and a safety video for new river users. - Authorization to apply for an Edward Burn Memorial Justice Assistance grant to fully fund two outfitted patrol vehicles (application amount $180,000); staff noted the award is competitive. - Authorization to apply for a Small, Rural, and Tribal (SRT) grant for body‑worn cameras in the amount of $20,000; the program requires a 50% local match, which the town would plan for in its next budget or via a vendor payment plan. Jonah said the grant application is required to seek program funding but any local match would return to council for approval.
The council also approved March 2026 financial statements, renewed liquor licenses for POW POW Liquor Company and Perry Investments (Main Street Pub), and granted special‑event permits for the Rangely Area Chamber’s ROAR event (May 7–8 at the Rangely Automotive Museum) and an Elks BPOE event at Coline Park.
Event organizers described logistics, fencing, wristbands, and street closures for ROAR; Emma (the applicant) said organizers will staff fenced points of entry and emulate prior alcohol‑monitoring practices. Trustees asked staff to coordinate on public‑safety and water implications for larger summer events.
Next steps: Staff will pursue RDC funding for the geothermal study as the first option and return to the council if a local match or general‑fund allocation is required.
