Uintah County Commission Meeting 03/24/2026

The Uintah County Commission meeting held on March 24, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved warrants totaling approximately $1.47 million, which included payroll and medical claims. They also approved a $25,000 sponsorship for the Vernal Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo scheduled for June 18-20, 2026. Additionally, the commission approved a backhoe rental agreement for the road department at $14,000 annually. A new mobile device management policy was adopted to comply with FBI criminal justice information services (CJIS) data security requirements, restricting access to county data on personal devices. The commission also discussed and voted to continue the air service contract with Contour Airlines for 48 months, highlighting the airline's competitive pricing, connectivity, and service reliability. Finally, the HR department announced that Uintah County received a gold designation for its volunteer program from the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism, reflecting excellence in volunteer management.