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Uintah County Commission Minutes 2026-05-12

Wildland Fire Insurance Agreement Renewed with State Lands Division

Uintah CountyUTAH DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE, AND STATE LANDSMay 12, 2026

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Description

The Commission renewed a cooperative agreement with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, providing insurance protection during wildland fires and transferring fiscal responsibility to the State once trigger criteria are met. This renewal aligns with House Bill 48 updates for the 2026 fire season.

Contract Details

Vendor

UTAH DIVISION OF FORESTRY, FIRE, AND STATE LANDS

Agency

Uintah County, UT

Contract Type

INSURANCE

Document Date

May 12, 2026

Contract Term

2026 fire season (annual renewal mechanism)

Renewal Date

2027-05-12

Renewal Info

Annual renewal process; updated due to recent legislative changes (HB 48). County executes renewal due to legal/taxing entity requirements. Continuation subject to statutory and intergovernmental updates.

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