BOCC Work Session 9/21/26, 1:30 p.m. - Community Planning, Infrastructure and Resources

The Larimer County Board of County Commissioners held a work session on September 21, 2026, focused on community planning, infrastructure, and resources, with a strong emphasis on transportation and bridge asset management. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the I-25 and Malberry interchange project, which has $3.7 million allocated for design and construction of pedestrian safety improvements funded by state FASTer safety funds. The project is part of a larger $75 million effort requiring additional grant funding, with potential sources including federal grants, TIFIA loans, and Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) funds. The commissioners also received updates on US 287 intersection improvements and bridge asset management, highlighting the county's 230 major bridges valued at $154 million. The team presented a new bridge health index and criticality scoring system to prioritize maintenance and replacement investments, emphasizing early intervention to save costs. A specific bridge replacement project was noted, with design underway and grant funding sought. The session included discussions on funding challenges, prioritization strategies, and coordination with state and local agencies. Additionally, administrative updates covered wildfire cooperative agreements and upcoming planning commission activities. No formal votes or motions were recorded during this session, but several action items related to grant applications and project planning were identified.