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

From the Weld County Board of County Commissioners meeting of

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.

Weld County commissioners approved three agreements Wednesday to buy right-of-way and construction easements for the County Roads 13 and 50 roundabout, at agreed prices totaling $259,831.60, according to a Public Works staff member's figures.

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.

The staff member said the board approved an initial offer of $131,554.80 by pass-around on Aug. 18. The landowners agreed to that amount, which is included in the 2026 Public Works budget, the staff member said.

The second agreement, Contract ID #11303, is with North Wind, LLC. Public Works is acquiring 0.774 acres of right-of-way, 0.473 acres of permanent easement and 0.266 acres of temporary construction easement.

A Public Works staff member said the board approved an initial offer of $77,401.10 by pass-around on Aug. 4, and that the landowners agreed to that amount.

The third, Contract ID #11301, covers a smaller parcel: 0.163 acres of right-of-way and 0.15 acres of temporary construction easement. A Public Works staff member said the board approved an initial offer of $50,875.70 by pass-around on Aug. 4, and that the landowners agreed to that amount.

Each agreement also accepts the property conveyance and authorizes the chair to sign all necessary documents. Chair Scott James called for ayes on each, and no one voiced opposition.

More from this meeting

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

    Weld County OKs up to $250 million in financing for new Justice Center, 4-1; Weld commissioners approve $63,277 in carryover for unemployment program; Weld County adds $92,150 to City Hall block demolition contract; 19 consent items adopted.

  2. Item 1 and Item 10Weld 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.

  3. Item 3, Item 4, Item 5 and Item 6Weld 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.

  4. Item 7 and Item 1Weld 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.

  5. Item 1Weld 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.