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Park County allocates $1.07 million for fire-suppression ponds, denies $14,000 feasibility study
Summary
The Board approved $1,070,932 in Land and Water Trust Fund support for FAPCO fire-suppression ponds and voted not to fund a $14,000 implementation/feasibility study from Rocky Mountain Land Library.
Park County’s Board of Commissioners approved Land and Water Trust Fund recommendations on July 21, 2026, directing $1,070,932.00 to Fire Adapted Park County (FAPCO) for Phase 3 fire-suppression ponds (KZ Ranch pond, Romer Ranch pond, Burland ponds 1 and 2). Commissioner Gemmer moved to approve the FAPCO funding; Commissioner Mitchell seconded and the motion carried 3-0.
The board also considered a $14,000 request from the Rocky Mountain Land Library (RMLL) for a Buffalo Peaks Ranch implementation and economic feasibility study. Chairperson Wissel moved not to approve the RMLL request; Commissioner Gemmer seconded and the motion carried 3-0. Documents cited in the packet include the LWTF recommendation report.
