Commissioners authorize $33,200 modification to national grasslands partnership for noxious-weed work

The board approved Modification No. 2 to a participating agreement (Contract ID 9794) that adds $33,200 to support Weld County staff work on the Columbia National Grasslands to control noxious weeds along private-property borders. A public works representative described the modification as funding to allow county natural resources staff to continue work on the Columbia National Grasslands under a partnership and working agreement. "This modification actually includes funding of $33,200 to allow the Welcome Leave Division staff to carry on work on the Columbia National Grasslands," the presenter said (transcript spelling retained).

The agreement was presented for the chair’s signature; Commissioner Maxey moved approval and Commissioner Sefroy seconded. The board voted "aye" and Contract ID 9794 with Modification No. 2 was approved.

Why it matters: county staff will use the funds to protect private landowners adjacent to the grasslands from noxious weeds, according to the presentation. The transcript does not specify the duration of the modification, which specific weed-control activities are funded, or the partner agency name beyond the working-agreement reference.

Next steps: the board authorized the chair to sign the modification. Staff did not present a detailed work plan or performance metrics at this meeting; any operational details will be handled by public works under the terms of the participating agreement.