Grand Lake Plans IGA With Grand County for CWRC Enforcement

The Town of Grand Lake plans to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Grand County Building and Sanitation to serve as the Authority Having Jurisdiction for Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code and IWUIC enforcement. The proposed agreement would cover plan review, field inspections, and reporting, with an estimated annual fee between $12,000 and $18,000 and significant cost savings compared to running an in-house building department.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

Estimated annual IGA fee $12,000–$18,000; estimated ongoing town admin cost $10,000–$20,000/year; IGA-related legal and setup costs noted as $5,000–$8,000 one-time

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Proposed intergovernmental agreement with recommendation for 12‑month termination notice; implementation timeline anticipates execution within 6 months of Board direction and ongoing annual services

Renewal

Staff recommends an IGA structure with an annual fee and a 12‑month termination notice clause to allow either party to exit while giving Grand Lake time to build its own capacity if needed. Fee schedule and cost-sharing terms are expected to be reviewed and adjustable annually by resolution.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Town of Grand Lake Board of Trustees Agenda Packet 2026-07-13

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by Town of Grand Lake?

Grand County Building and Sanitation was awarded this professional services contract by Town of Grand Lake, as recorded on July 13, 2026. The contract value is Estimated annual IGA fee $12,000–$18,000; estimated ongoing town admin cost $10,000–$20,000/year; IGA-related legal and setup costs noted as $5,000–$8,000 one-time.

How much is the Grand County Building and Sanitation contract with Town of Grand Lake worth?

The Grand County Building and Sanitation contract with Town of Grand Lake is valued at Estimated annual IGA fee $12,000–$18,000; estimated ongoing town admin cost $10,000–$20,000/year; IGA-related legal and setup costs noted as $5,000–$8,000 one-time, covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Town of Grand Lake Board of Trustees Agenda Packet 2026-07-13 (AgendaPacket), dated July 13, 2026 from Town of Grand Lake. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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