PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE GRAND COUNTY COMMISSION WILL
MEET FOR A REGULAR MEETING IN THE
Grand County Commission Chambers 125 East Center Street, Moab, Utah
November 4, 2026 - 2:00 PM - AMENDED AGENDA
Zoom And Youtube Meeting Information
Times in this agenda are approximate. Commission meetings allow for both in-person or virtual attendance. Remote participation is through Zoom and meetings can be viewed live on the Grand County Website. https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 851 7082 0571 #Password (if needed): 214317. Livestream on the county website: https://grandcountyut.portal.civicclerk.com/event/2942/overview Click the Media button on the left side of the agenda. Meetings will be uploaded to the County's YouTube channel the next business day, or as soon as practicable.
2:00 Workshops
1. Budget Workshop
3:45 Board Of Equalization Meeting - See Separate Agenda
Call To Order
Pledge Of Allegiance
Elected Official Reports - As Needed
Public Comment - Approximately 5:00 P.M.
Written comments can be submitted to commission@grandcountyutah.gov.
Presentations (15 Min)
Public Hearings
2. Elected Official 2026 Payment In Lieu Of COLA
General Business - Action Items - Discussion And Consideration Of Approval
3. Commission Member Disclosures And Future Considerations
4. Ordinance Elected Official Salaries - 2026 One-Time Payment In Lieu Of COLA
5. Approval Of Consent Agenda Items
a. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
b. Ratification Of Payment Of Bills
c. Ratification For Local Consent Liquor/Beer Permit For Utah Avalanche Center
d. Ratification Of Kroger Health Wellness Service Agreement For Staff Vaccine Clinic
e. Employee Position Backfill Requests
f. Holiday Festival Contracts - Drinks: Moab Bar Trailer
g. Holiday Festival Contracts - Food: El Local
h. Holiday Festival Contracts - Band: The Current
i. Approval Of Sunrise Engineering Task Order For Technical Writing Of A Grand County Data Center Policy
j. Letter To NPS Addressing Bicycle Safety In Arches National Park
k. Modification Of UMTRA Infrastructure Wish List
l. Print Moab Office Of Tourism's 'Adventure Field Guide'
m. Contract Extension Internal Auditor
n. All American Wash Easement Compensation For Two Affected Property Owners
o. Amendment To Contract For First Security Financial Advisers (Formally Crews & Associates), Municipal Advisers Denoting Name Change
p. Amendment To Contract With Civic Plus Adding The Required Accessibility Compliance Certification And Features To The County's Website
q. Approval Of Conflict Contract With Senior Judge For The Grand County Justice Court
r. 2027 USU Extension Funding Contract
s. Approval Of The 2026 Property Tax Abatements And Cancelations Through 10-27-2026.
6. Special Events- High Impact Events Ready To Review
Jenibeth Jones, Chief Deputy Clerk
7. Hiring Of An Outside Firm Or Individual For Government Records And Access Management Act (GRAMA) Requests
Commissioner Winfield
8. Hiring Of An Outside Firm To Perform The Duties Of The Financial Controller
Commissioner Winfield
9. Appoint Hiring Committee For The Commission Administrator Position
Chair McCandless
10. Review And Adoption Of The 2027 Tentative Budget
Clerk/Auditor Woytek
11. Approval To Allocate Forfeited Scenic View Hotel Bond Proceeds To The General Fund For Affordable Housing Loans
Melisa Jeffers, Economic Development Coordinator
12. Proposed Approval Of A $200,000 Affordable Housing Loan To Giv Development For Amasa Arroyo Apartments
Melisa Jeffers, Economic Development Coordinator
13. Approval Of Proposed Ordinance Amending The Grand County Affordable Housing Loan Policy Adopted By Ordinance No. 732 (2026)
Melisa Jeffers, Economic Development Coordinator
14. Land Transfer To MVFPD In SJ County For Fire Station
Chair McCandless
15. Resolution Requesting The Recertification Of The Grand County Justice Court
Attorney Stocks
16. Resolution Grand County's Interest In The Continued Public Ownership, Accessibility, And Responsible Management Of Federal Public Lands
Commissioner McGann
17. Authorize Expenditure To Repair Damage To 128 Bike Path
Commission Administration, Commission Administrators Office
Discussion Items
General Reports - Time Permitting - Available Online
- General Commission Reports And Future Considerations
- Elected Official Reports
- Commission Administrator Report
Closed Session(S) (If Necessary)
Adjourn
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with special needs requests wishing to attend County Commission meetings are encouraged to contact the County two (2) business days in advance of these events. Specific accommodations necessary to allow participation of disabled persons will be provided to the maximum extent possible. T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) calls can be answered at: 435-259-1346. Individuals with speech and/or hearing impairments may also call the Relay Utah by dialing 711. Spanish Relay Utah: 1 888-346-3162
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
It is hereby the policy of Grand County that elected and appointed representatives, staff and members of Grand County Commission may participate in meetings through electronic means. Any form of telecommunication may be used, as long as it allows for rea
Other Information
At the Grand County Commission meetings/hearings any citizen, property owner, or public official may be heard on any agenda subject. The number of persons heard and the time allowed for each individual may be limited at the sole discretion of the Chair.