Weld County Board of County Commissioners, Nov. 4, 2026

Stories from this meeting

1. Weld County OKs up to $250 million in financing for new Justice Center

   The emergency ordinance establishes a lease-purchase structure, with annual payments estimated at up to about $22 million and a maximum interest rate of 5.85%. It takes effect immediately and lets the chief financial officer finalize terms within those limits.

   Item 1Carried, 4–1

2. Weld commissioners approve $63,277 in carryover for unemployment program

   The carryover will support services for people receiving benefits in the next program year. The board also approved four workforce contracts covering adult and dislocated workers, youth, Wagner-Peyser and career access programs.

   Item 3Carried

3. Weld County adds $92,150 to City Hall block demolition contract

   Patrick O'Neill of the Facilities Department told commissioners that the existing foundations were 16 inches to 24 inches thick, which resulted in additional costs. Change Order 5 also covers additional costs for October stormwater management, site security and fencing, he said.

   Item 7Carried

4. Weld commissioners approve three agreements to buy land for County Roads 13 and 50 roundabout

   The largest purchase, under Contract ID #11304, is from Massey Farms, LLLP. Public Works is acquiring 2.241 acres of right-of-way and 0.039 acres of temporary construction easement from the landowner, a Public Works staff member told the board.

   Item 9Carried

5. Weld commissioners approve partial vacation of Hiner mining and camping permit

   The partial vacation was required because the applicant received approval from the Division of Reclamation and Mining Safety for a technical revision reducing the mining area by about 58.3 acres on July 6, 2022, a staff member from the Department of Planning Services said.

   Item 1Carried

Decided12

• 2026-2651: Minutes from October 21, 2026Carried

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

• Consent Agenda:Carried

• 2026-2756: General WarrantsCarried

• 2026-2757: Commissioner Warrants — Scott K. JamesCarried, 4–0

• 2026-2743: Legal NoticesAdopted with the calendar

• County authorizes Colorado Springs grant signaturesCarried

  The resolution approves an application risk-assessment checklist for subrecipients of Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force grant funds and authorizes the Sheriff's Office and Controller to sign for the Colorado Springs Police Department.

• Jail program gets about $18,000 in grant fundsCarried

  Weld County approved a third amendment to its State Opioid Response grant contract for Jail Based Behavioral Services, authorizing acceptance of an additional $17,666 for the jail's JBBS and MAT program.

• County Road 53 closure extendedCarried

  The temporary closure of County Road 53 between County Roads 60.5 and 62.5 was extended through Nov. 16, beyond its scheduled Nov. 11 reopening. A speaker said Burt Mountain Services and DCP Operating requested an extension through Nov. 16.

• CDOT to manage intersection constructionCarried

  The contract puts CDOT in charge of managing construction at the Highway 392 and Weld County Road 35 intersection, a speaker said. The project includes adding left-turn lanes to Weld County Road 35, improving drainage and installing a traffic signal, a speaker said.

• Miscellaneous: Please see each document for signature and/or execution date 8 itemsAdopted with the calendar

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  • Item 1Weld County adds $92,150 to City Hall block demolition contract
  • Item 22026-2771: Recognition of Services, Town of Firestone Mayor — Don Conyac, Jr.
  • Item 32026-2772: Recognition of Services, Department of Public Works — Gary Hutt
  • Item 42026-2399: Contract ID #11290 Professional Service Agreement for Inmate Commissary and Accounting Systems (Bid #62600087) — Keffe Commissary Network, LLC
  • Item 52026-2400: Contract ID #11307 Professional Service Agreement for Inmate Food Services (Bid #62600091) — Trinity Services Group, Inc.
  • Item 62023-0262: Contract ID #11300 Extension/Renewal #2 to Agreement for Emergency Veterinary Care Services — Pathway Vet Alliance, LLC, dba PETS Emergency Hospital
  • Item 72026-2773: Contract ID #11270 Road Maintenance Agreement According to Requirements During the Construction Period of Oil and Gas Location Assessment (1041 WOGLA) Permit, 1041 WOGLA26-0022 — Bison IV Operating, LLC
  • Item 8Bison IV road maintenance agreement approved

• Resolutions and Ordinances: Please see each document for signature and/or 10 itemsAdopted with the calendar

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  • Item 1County approves Torch LT purchase quote
  • Item 22026-2736: Approve Quote for Purchase of Granular De-Icing Product (Ice Slicer RS), Pursuant to Cooperative Source — Envirotech Services, Inc.
  • Item 32026-2737: Approve Intergovernmental Grant Award Letter and Agreement to Accept 2027 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victim Services (CVS) Funds
  • Item 42026-2738: Approve Declaration of Certain Equipment as Surplus Property, Authorize Sale of Same at Auction with Roller and Associates, and Delegate Authority to Controller to Sign Any Necessary Documents
  • Item 52026-2739: Approve Temporary Closure of County Road 31 Between County Roads 36 and 38
  • Item 62026-2740: Approve Designated Use of Weld County Seal for Architectural Design and Placement in the Weld County Justice Center
  • Item 72026-2741: Action of the Board Concerning Conditional Approval of Second Year Biennial Renewal of Vintner's Restaurant (County) Liquor License — Salt and Acres, LLC, dba Salt and Acres (Pending Legal Review)
  • Item 82026-2744: Approve Agreement for Professional Services for Oil and Gas Location Assessment (1041 WOGLA) Hearing Officer Backup — [name withheld] with Clearview Hearings and Consulting, LLC
  • Item 92026-2745: Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Use of Weld County Division of Oil and Gas Energy Staff to Assist with 1041 Oil and Gas Location Assessment Enforcement — Town of Bennett
  • Item 10Weld County OKs up to $250 million in financing for new Justice Center

Also discussed1

• Oct. 21 hearings would be certified

  The item would certify the hearings from Oct. 21, 2026.