County to review $600 crane swing deal with Big Mountain Enterprises
Teton County commissioners on July 13 will consider a reciprocal crane agreement with Big Mountain Enterprises that would cost the county $600 a year while the Justice Center crane is on site.
Teton County commissioners on July 13 will consider a reciprocal crane agreement with Big Mountain Enterprises that lets the Justice Center construction crane swing over two neighboring private lots for $600 a year while the crane remains on site staff report. For nearby property owners and contractors, it is a reminder that airspace access can turn into a yearly operating cost once a project reaches full buildout.
The county staff report says Big Mountain Enterprises would also get the same right in the future if it builds high enough within the next 25 years to need a crane over county land. Staff describes the contract as nearly identical to the Town of Jackson template for crane swings over public rights of way, and recommends approval at Monday's Board of County Commissioners meeting meeting agenda.
Background
The Teton County Commission considered, but did not finalize, adding employee housing to the new Coroner Facility, citing higher costs and design flexibility.
Latest: 2026-07-07 — Commission considered formal inclusion of housing; staff recommended against it, citing increased costs. No final decision recorded.
curated as of 2026-07-06
On June 8, 2026, Teton County approved a Crane Swing Agreement with Jackson, granting temporary, regulated use of Town airspace for Justice Center construction crane operations, with no direct fee but strict safety, insurance, and indemnity requirements.
Latest: 2026-06-08 — Teton County Board of County Commissioners approved the Crane Swing Agreement with the Town of Jackson for the Justice Center project, granting temporary, non-exclusive use of airspace for crane operations. The agreement imposes strict safety, insurance, and indemnity requirements, with all costs borne by Teton County. No direct fee is charged for airspace use.
curated as of 2026-06-07
The 2026-2027 snow removal contract with Ridgeline Excavation, Inc. was approved at $103,983.38, with no price increase from the previous year, as part of a five-year agreement.
Latest: 2026-08-04 — Teton County Board of County Commissioners officially approves the 2026-2027 snow removal contract with Ridgeline Excavation, Inc. at the same price as the previous year, with zero-percent increase.
curated as of 2026-08-04
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | BCC Staff Report — Reciprocal Crane Agreement between Teton County and Big Mountain Enterprises | staff report |
| July 13, 2026 | Board of County Commissioners Meeting Agenda | agenda |