The Board of Davis County Commissioners voted 2–1 on Oct. 27 to approve a $21.4 million construction contract amendment with Layton Construction for a new animal care facility. The amendment to the guaranteed maximum price agreement caps the amount the builder can charge for the project.
Commissioner Lorene Kamalu and Commissioner Bob Stevenson voted in favor of the amendment. Commissioner John Crofts voted no, citing concerns regarding earthquake and wildfire hazards. While meeting records indicate the project is the result of years of planning, the records reviewed do not list a construction start date or an opening date.
During the same Oct. 27 meeting, the commission approved several other items. This included a 3–0 vote to approve a $9.2 million pass-through grant agreement with the Military Installation Development Authority (MIDA) to build a new frontage road to improve access to Hill Air Force Base. Additionally, commissioners approved the third-quarter 2026 project priority list for local option transportation grants, totaling $30.8 million for infrastructure projects.
The commission also approved applying for a $12,000 American Kennel Club grant to fund a $24,000 mobile pet shelter trailer for emergencies. Further agreements were approved to host the 2027 USA Wrestling Western States Championships and other events at Western Sports Park.
