Garfield County OKs IGA giving Glenwood Springs access to EagleView imagery

County assessor staff told commissioners that EagleView (oblique aerial imagery) provides orthorectified and oblique imagery the county uses for assessment and planning. The City of Glenwood Springs asked to access that imagery under Garfield County's contract rather than purchasing a separate, duplicative service.

County staff said Glenwood Springs would pay $11,000 annually under the proposed IGA and that combining contracts is more efficient because county flights and imagery capture are on a two-year cycle. A staff speaker described the cost share as “a little less than 10%” of the contract cost.

Commissioner motioned to approve the intergovernmental agreement and to allow the chair to sign; the board approved the motion on a voice vote.

Why it matters: Shared imagery can reduce costs across jurisdictions and support consistent mapping for assessment, planning, and emergency response. County staff said the county will seek similar IGAs with other municipalities that may want access.

Next steps: The chair will sign the agreement and staff will coordinate with Glenwood Springs to finalize access provisions.