Uintah County Commission Meeting 05/19/2026

The Uintah County Commission meeting held on May 19, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The commission approved warrants totaling approximately $2.9 million, which included payments for aerial photographs for the assessor's office, new equipment for the road department funded by a grant loan, a $2 million payment to the Uintah Transportation Special Service District for the Red Wash Road project, and equipment purchases from Wheeler Machinery. They also approved a contract with Sterling Sound for audio services at the Uintah County Fair totaling $6,500. A lease agreement for a new copy printer for the Clerk-Auditor's Department was discussed but tabled pending clarification on coverage of ink and maintenance costs. Additionally, the commission approved a $100,000 engineering and construction management contract for road work on 55th North/500 North. The commission accepted a 46-foot right-of-way easement for future road development related to a property subdivision. They also approved a Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant agreement totaling nearly $986,000 for the Ashley Gorge Via Ferrata phase two project, including parking lot development and restroom construction. Finally, the commission approved the annual fraud risk assessment and the hiring of a hearing officer for property tax appeals. Several policy and personnel recognitions were also part of the meeting, but no other procurement actions were noted.