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Council tables $200,000 release for Wolf Creek Reservoir; seeks more detail
Summary
Council debated releasing $200,000 budgeted for Wolf Creek Reservoir to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District. Several councilmembers asked for a project briefing and clarification of economic-benefit projections; a motion by Tim to table the disbursement passed on voice vote.
Council discussed an item to release $200,000 budgeted for the Wolf Creek Reservoir to the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District on Feb. 28, 2025. The town manager summarized prior partner briefings and recommended release to keep the project moving, but several councilmembers said they wanted the project lead to appear before the full disbursement was made.
One council member questioned the projected economic benefits for the town, saying they did not understand numbers presented (for example, the projection mentioning gains by year 10 and year 30). After discussion, councilmember Tim moved to table the item to the Feb. 25, 2025 council agenda and the motion carried on a voice vote. The manager suggested the check could be prepared but not released until the project lead briefs the council.
