Commissioners approve decommissioning agreement for data center

Boot Hill energy storage granted conditional use permit

Road maintenance agreement secured for energy storage project

County awards nearly $900,000 contract for asphalt cold mix

Asphalt emulsion oil bid awarded

Commission approves Safe Streets for All regional agreement

Ford County extends burn ban through late April

Commissioners approve decommissioning agreement for data center

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — The Ford County Commission approved a decommissioning agreement with Stellar Forge for its AI-ready data center during its March 16 meeting. Assistant County Counselor Samantha Sweley presented the agreement, which outlines the final processes for the facility's closure. The motion carried 2-0, with Commissioner Chris Boys absent for the meeting.

Boot Hill energy storage granted conditional use permit

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — A major energy project is moving forward after the Ford County Commission approved a conditional use permit for Boot Hill Energy Storage LLC. Assistant County Counselor Samantha Sweley presented the permit, which previously received unanimous approval from the zoning board. Commissioners voted 2-0 to adopt the permit, clearing a significant regulatory hurdle for the facility.

Road maintenance agreement secured for energy storage project

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — In tandem with its conditional use permit, Boot Hill Energy Storage LLC secured a road use and maintenance agreement with Ford County. Assistant County Counselor Samantha Sweley presented the agreement, which dictates the energy company's financial and physical responsibilities for utilizing and maintaining local roadways during the project's lifespan. The commission approved the agreement 2-0.

County awards nearly $900,000 contract for asphalt cold mix

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — Ford County will purchase 9,000 tons of asphalt cold mix from APAC-Kansas after commissioners approved a bid totaling $893,250. Road and Bridge Superintendent Brad Ross presented the lone bid, which prices the material at $99.25 per ton. The 2-0 vote secures a crucial material component for the county's 2026 asphalt repair program.

Asphalt emulsion oil bid awarded

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — Commissioners awarded a $485,750 contract to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions to supply asphalt emulsion oil for upcoming road resurfacing projects. The county reviewed multiple delivery and pickup options from two competing vendors before Road and Bridge Superintendent Brad Ross recommended the bid. The motion to approve the purchase passed 2-0.

Commission approves Safe Streets for All regional agreement

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — Ford County is joining a Safe Streets for All regional road-safety agreement following a 2-0 vote by the commission. Assistant County Counselor Samantha Sweley and Road and Bridge Superintendent Brad Ross presented the initiative, noting that participation requires no financial obligation from local taxpayers. The agreement aims to foster regional cooperation on roadway safety improvements and grant funding.

Ford County extends burn ban through late April

FORD COUNTY, Kan. — Residents of Ford County will remain under a burn ban until at least April 21 after commissioners approved an extension request from Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief Rob Boyd. Boyd presented the resolution to maintain the burning restrictions due to ongoing dry conditions and regional fire risks. The commission approved the extension 2-0.

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