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Grand County approves payment of magnesium chloride invoices after price jump
Summary
Road and Bridge reported mag chloride rose 14¢/gallon versus budget, buying ~602,000 gallons at about $0.97/gal and leaving the department roughly $59,257 over budget; commissioners approved payment of the invoices and asked staff to explore price-lock options.
Deputy Road & Bridge staff Zach Baratty told the board the department budgeted $550,000 for magnesium chloride in 2024 but faced a per-gallon price increase of 14¢ versus last year. "We bought about approximately 602,000 gallons," Baratty said, and staff later confirmed the price paid this year was about $0.97 per gallon, which leaves the department about $59,257 over budget.
Commissioners approved payment of remaining invoices presented to the county and asked Road & Bridge staff to explore contracting options that might lock in a price for future seasons, though staff noted contractors typically don't lock prices until spring when suppliers set their rates. The motion to pay the invoices carried unanimously.
