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Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

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Weld County Board of County Commissioners, Oct. 5, 2026

·Weld County·Greeley·Kersey·Nunn·Firestone·Dacono

Weld County Board of County Commissioners·Meeting of

Weld County authorizes grant application to replace 1930 bridge; Weld County commissioners approve resolution on Amendment 83, citing hunting and fishing rights; $319,598.58 bid approved for hopper feeder; County approves $260,056.85 conveyor bid; 3 consent items adopted.

Stories from this meeting

  1. Weld County authorizes grant application to replace 1930 bridge

    The application is due by the end of October, and grant results are expected in January. If approved, the funding would go toward replacing the aging structure.

    Item 2Carried

  2. Weld County commissioners approve resolution on Amendment 83, citing hunting and fishing rights

    The measure's stated purpose is to help hunters and anglers in Colorado retain their rights and continue exercising them, focusing on preserving those rights for residents and constituents.

    Item 6Carried

Decided17

  • 2026-2373: Minutes from September 21, 2026Carried

  • Certification of Hearings: Hearing Certificates from September 21, 2026Carried

  • Amendments to Agenda:Carried

  • Consent Agenda:Carried

  • $319,598.58 bid approved for hopper feederCarried

    The board approved Power Motive’s $319,598.58 bid for a hopper feeder with integrated transfer conveyor, including Option C for 1-day operator and maintenance training.

  • County approves $260,056.85 conveyor bidCarried

    Weld County approved a $260,056.85 bid from Power Motive for a radial stack conveyor for Fleet Services, including operator and maintenance training.

  • County awards $76,152.92 maintenance bidCarried

    The county approved a $76,152.92 contract with Right Choice Incorporated for countywide grease trap and sand oil interceptor maintenance during the 2026-2027 contract term. The company's low bid met specifications.

  • $160,900 Jail 1 West Rebuild AwardedCarried

    The approved bid awards WCC Construction LLC $160,900 to rebuild three makeup-air units at Jail 1 West. The company's low bid met specifications.

  • $89,388.68 generator bid approvedCarried

    The board approved an $89,388.68 bid from Velocity Power LLC to replace the Weld County Training Center's backup generator. Velocity's low base bid met specifications.

  • $21,909.37 added to maternal health fundingCarried

    The contract amendment adds $21,909.37 in anticipated federal funding for the Maternal Child Health program, bringing total funding to $79,763.52. The additional funds may be used for approved activities from October 1st of this year through September 30th of next year.

  • County Road 88 closure approvedCarried

    Weld County commissioners approved a temporary closure of County Road 88 between County Roads 31 and 33 on Oct. 5, 2026. Public Works requested the closure from October 19th through October 23rd to replace two irrigation culverts.

  • County Road 122 closure approvedCarried

    The board approved a temporary closure of County Road 122 between County Roads 83 and 87. Public Works requested the closure from October 19th through November 13th for redeck and guardrail placement on Bridge 12285A.

  • 2026-2522: Consider Temporary Emergency Closure of County Road 53 Between State Highway 392 and County Road 70Carried

  • Miscellaneous: Please see each document for signature and/or execution dateAdopted with the calendar

  • Resolutions and Ordinances: Please see each document for signature and/orAdopted with the calendar

  • Reports, Communications, and Public Review Items: Please visitAdopted with the calendar

  • Cancelling the October 7 board meeting and rescheduling its hearingCarried

Also discussed1

Present Jason Maxey (Commissioner); Scott James (Chair); Lynette Peppler (Commissioner); Kevin Ross (Commissioner); Perry Buck (Commissioner)