Uintah County Commission Meeting 05/19/2026

The Uintah County Commission held a public meeting on May 19, 2026, addressing several procurement and property-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of warrants totaling over $295,000, and authorization of mineral lease agreements for county-owned oil and gas rights with companies such as Finley Resources LLC and Uinta Wax LLC, involving lease payments ranging from approximately $2,177 to $144,004. The commission also approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement for the Uinta Basin Narcotics Strike Force and authorized acceptance of 12 right-of-way grants from the Bureau of Land Management for county roads. Additionally, the commission approved a security contract with the state for courthouse security services, reflecting a slight increase in hourly rates and budget. Several zoning changes and property easements were also approved, facilitating property divisions and development. Motions related to these procurement and property matters were unanimously approved by the commission.