HomeMy WebLinkAbout20130783.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR EXTENSION PROGRAM
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Memorandum of Understanding for the
Extension Program between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of
County Commissioners of Weld County, and Colorado State University Extension, commencing
upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said Memorandum of
Understanding, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said Memorandum of
Understanding, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Memorandum of Understanding for the Extension Program between
the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, and Colorado State University Extension be, and hereby is, approved.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 25th day of March, A.D., 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Date of signature:APR 0 5 2013
William F. Garcia, hair
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2013-0783
EX0026
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
and
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
This Memorandum of Understanding entered into this I& day of /-P2a / 2013, by and
between Colorado State University Extension (hereinafter referred to as "Extension") and Weld County,
Colorado (hereinafter referred to as "County").
WHEREAS, County desires to participate in the educational programs as authorized by the Smith -Lever
Act, as amended, and other acts supporting Extension programs, and
WHEREAS, Extension is authorized by State and Federal law to conduct Extension educational programs
in the State of Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Extension programs are developed in response to local needs, Extension plans of work and
program prioritization are determined jointly by the County Extension Advisory Committee, County
Commissioners, and CSU Extension faculty and staff, and
WHEREAS, the Parties recognize that Extension has discretion concerning funding for, and the provision
of, Extension education programs, which may include youth development, consumer sciences, family
development, health education, community and economic development, agriculture, horticulture,
natural resources, and "subjects authorized by the Smith -Lever Act as amended and other Acts
supporting cooperative extension work", and
WHEREAS, Extension and County desire to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") to
set out the nature of the program and the relationship of the Parties:
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree to expend their best efforts to conduct and support an
Extension program in the County under the following terms and conditions:
Section 1. County agrees:
(a) To furnish suitable office space, and pay the costs of utilities, travel, office expenses,
supplies, and equipment needed to conduct Extension programs in the County,
(b) To provide 85%funding, including salary and fringe benefits, for one full-time professional
staff position in the area of 4-H Youth Development/Livestock, which is referenced below in
Section 2(c). Funds for this position will be allocated to Extension. Extension will hire and
administer this position in accordance with CSU Extension policies and procedures,
(c) To provide necessary and adequate clerical, and secretarial personnel,
(d) The County may, at its sole discretion, employ additional professional, paraprofessional and
support personnel in the County Extension Office at its own expense,
(e) To participate in the selection procedure of professional Extension staff for the County in
accordance with Colorado State University Extension Personnel Policies and Procedures,
including designation of subject matter expertise for CSU funded positions,
(f) To submit to the Director of Colorado Extension a copy of the County budget approving
expenditures for items above. The budget will be certified as true and correct by the
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responsible County officer and will be submitted prior to the beginning of each calendar
year,
(g) To annually review this MOU at the beginning of each calendar year, and affirm or appoint
members of the County Extension Advisory Committee, as needed. The County Extension
Advisory Committee membership will be representative of Weld County,
(h) To appoint a County Commissioner who will serve as a liaison to Extension, participate on
the Advisory Committee, and provide regular updates to the Board of County
Commissioners concerning Extension programming and operations.
Section 2. Extension agrees:
(a) To provide leadership and administration for the Colorado State University Extension
programs and staff,
(b) To provide the total salary of two professional staff, the County Extension Director/Agent —
Livestock and the 4-H youth Development Agent, including employer fringe benefit costs,
(c) To provide funding equivalent to 15% of total salary and benefits for the 4-H Youth
Development/Livestock full time professional position funded by the County in accordance
with Section 1(b),
(d) With the approval of the County, recruit, appoint and supervise professional staff to serve in
the County,
(e) To provide qualified state and regional specialists who are available to train and assist
County staff in the conduct of County Extension educational programs,
(f) Extension may, at its sole discretion, employ additional professional personnel in the County
Extension Office at its own expense.
Section 3. Extension and County mutually agree:
(a) To place and support three (3) professional staff personnel who will implement the
Extension program set forth in this MOU in the County,
(b) The personnel costs of these three (3) professional staff personnel will be provided by the
Parties as described in Sections 1 and 2 above,
(c) Endowed positions will be viewed by Extension and the County as enhancements to the
overall staffing of Weld County Extension. Endowed positions will not be used as substitute
positions to those defined in section 3 (a) and (b) of this agreement.
(d) To notify the other party, in writing, at least sixty (60) days prior to any expected major
change in funding or program that would affect the professional personnel or support of the
program,
(e) Colorado State University Extension, as a publicly funded educational organization, operates
in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and as such, all programs, activities and
employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age or disability,
(f) Nothing herein shall abrogate, affect or waive any notice requirements, defenses,
immunities, and limitations to liability that Extension, County, or their officers and
employees, may have under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S., Section 24-
10-101, et seq ("CGIA"), and to any other defenses, immunities, and limitations to liability
available to the same under the law. Nothing in this MOU shall be deemed or applied as an
express or implied waiver by Extension or County of its governmental and sovereign
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immunities, as an express or implied acceptance by Extension or County of liabilities arising
as a result of actions which lie in tort, or could lie in tort, in excess of the liabilities allowable
under the CGIA, as a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Colorado, or as the
assumption by any of the parties of a debt, contract or liability of each other in violation of
Article Xl, Section 1 of the Constitution of Colorado.
Section 4. This MOU shall remain in full force and effect from year to year until terminated by either
party by written notice given sixty (60) days prior to the anticipated time of termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to be
executed below:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COU COLORADO
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Boa
BY:
MAR 2 5 2013
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