Board approves county contribution of gravel for Navajo Route 9806 through tribal partnership

INDIAN WELLS — Navajo County supervisors approved an intergovernmental task agreement under the county’s transportation partnership process to provide gravel and stabilizer for Navajo Route 9806 within the Indian Wells chapter. Nicole, a Public Works staff member, told the board, “The gravel will improve the surface conditions on a route that is primarily used by school buses, work commuters, first responders, and residents. The estimated project cost is approximately a $170,000, and there's current capacity in the HEERF budget.” Why this matters: the route is a transportation lifeline for local residents, school buses and emergency services; the county contribution supplements Tribal and federal partners to improve a route that had been prioritized through the transportation-partnership process. Details of the action: - Scope: Contribution of gravel material and stabilizer for Navajo Route 9806 to improve drivability and safety. - Cost and funding: Estimated project cost approximately $170,000; staff advised the HEERF (highway and equipment) budget has capacity to support the contribution. - Process: Project established following the county’s transportation partnership procedure and coordinated with the Navajo Department of Transportation and tribal partners. Board action: The board approved the task agreement after a motion that acknowledged the long-standing partnership and multiagency involvement; the motion passed unanimously. Next steps: Public Works will proceed with procurement and project scheduling in coordination with NDOT and tribal partners to complete improvements.