Commission adopts five-year capital improvement plan to prioritize road resurfacing, grant-dependent projects

Tooele County commissioners on Dec. 30 adopted Resolution 2025-35, formally approving a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) intended to guide major projects and equipment replacement across departments. County Manager Andy Welch said the CIP is a planning tool distinct from the annual budget and that state law requires multi-year project planning as part of the tentative budget process.

Welch described examples in the plan, noting some projects—such as the Drew Bay project—are included but contingent on securing grants. In that case, Welch said grant funds would flow through the Utah Department of Transportation and the county would need to provide a local match. Welch also told commissioners that a roads fund balance has accumulated and allows the county to plan about $2,000,000 per year to resurface approximately 10 miles annually for the next five years, shifting the focus from short-term preservation to targeted resurfacing.

Commissioners expressed support for the planning approach and thanked staff for assembling the plan. A motion to adopt Resolution 2025-35 was made and seconded; the commission recorded a unanimous vote to adopt the CIP.

Commission staff said the plan will be updated midyear and adjusted before the annual budget cycle; specific project timing and funding will be reviewed as grant awards and departmental priorities evolve.