The San Juan County Commission scheduled a public hearing for September 15, 2026, to discuss the La Sal Area Water Project, according to a September 4 statement. The meeting aims to gather public comment regarding a proposed funding application for the project.
The hearing is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at the San Juan County Commission Chambers located at 117 South Main Street in Monticello, Utah. According to the notice, San Juan County plans to apply to the Utah Permanent Community Impact Fund Board for up to $11.5 million to assist with the development and implementation of the project. This funding may consist of a combination of grant and loan funds.
San Juan County has already received grant funding to complete a feasibility study for the La Sal Area Water Project and is now preparing an application for additional funding. The public hearing will allow residents, property owners, and interested parties to learn about the project, the anticipated funding request, potential financing options, and financial impacts.
Interested parties may provide comments during the meeting or submit written comments via email to lduncan@sanjuancountyut.gov by Friday, September 11, 2026. For those requiring auxiliary communicative aids or services, the SJC Clerk's Office can be reached at 435-587-3223.
The meeting is expected to be held during the Commission's regularly scheduled meeting. All agenda items may be considered as having potential commission action components and may be completed by an electronic method.
