Hoback water project would get $300,000 backstop
County commissioners are set to add a $300,000 contingency backstop for the Hoback Junction water system after the district said WWDC would not let the project bid without it.
Teton County commissioners are teeing up a $300,000 backstop for the Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District after the district said the Wyoming Water Development Commission would not let the water project go out to bid without a larger contingency cushion. The county already had $3 million committed, but the district told commissioners it was short by about $495,000 once WWDC required a 15% contingency, and the district said it would cover the other $200,000 itself if needed Jun 08, 2026 Voucher Mtg.
That makes this less a fresh grant than a funding holdback tied to bidding and cost control. Commissioners pressed for a cross-check on the numbers and said they preferred to keep the $300,000 in county contingency rather than immediately move it through the SPET schedule. The packet later brought the same request back as Amendment #3 to the Hoback funding resolution, saying the money would stay with the county and be released only if the 15% contingency actually gets used BCC Packet, Amendment 3 to the Resolution for Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District.
Background
In June 2026, Teton County approved a resolution allocating $2.83M in Water Quality SPET funds to local water quality projects, including stormwater upgrades, sewer improvements, and data monitoring.
Latest: 2026-06-16 — Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution allocating $2,830,000 in remaining Water Quality SPET funds: $1.5M to Jackson stormwater, $1.25M to Elk Refuge Sewer District, $80K to Trout Unlimited.
curated as of 2026-06-19
The Hoback Water and Sewer District faces a $495,000 shortfall due to a required 15% contingency, prompting a $300,000 funding request to Teton County, with SPET and general fund contingency as possible sources.
Latest: 2026-06 — County discusses funding sources: SPET funds or general fund contingency, with a preference for the latter to avoid impacting other SPET projects.
curated as of 2026-06-11
Teton County is considering a $300,000 commitment to help the Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District close a $495,000 budget gap for a $3.5–$4M clean drinking water project, with construction targeted for late summer 2026.
Latest: 2026-08 — Targeted start of construction for the clean drinking water system, pending final funding and bidding.
curated as of 2026-06-07
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | BCC Packet — Amendment 3 to the Resolution for Hoback Junction Water and Sewer District | packet |
| June 8, 2026 | Jun 08, 2026 Voucher Mtg | transcript |