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Home My WebLink About20130937.tiffU.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Washington, D.C. 20531 March 25, 2013 William E Garcia Weld County Weld County Sherriff's Office 1950 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80631-9503 Re: National Environmental Policy Act Requirements Project: Proposed Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory Award Numbers: 2009-DI-BX-0263 & 2011-DD-BX-0017 Dear Mr. Garcia: COMMISSIONERS I have reviewed the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) that was prepared for the above referenced project. I have evaluated this Draft EA against the requirements and guidelines set forth in the OJP Program Guidance on Environmental Protection Requirements. I believe that the Draft EA and enclosed Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) are ready to be made available to the public and all interested and affected agencies for review and comment. In accordance with the environmental assessment guidelines that we previously provided, please ensure that a notice of availability of the Draft EA is published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Greeley, Colorado area. This newspaper notice furthers our requirement to ensure notice is provided to the general public that may either be affected by or be interested in this project. The notice should be published in easy to read type in the non -legal section of the newspaper and appear in two consecutive editions. Copies of the notice should be mailed directly to the owners and occupants of nearby or affected properties as well as any other individuals or organizations who have previously indicated an interest in thern ♦t 1 drontranhal it:erects of the rnr ( nn 1. ' no th. n 0c t . ce ehil i elcnbe ne.stegi in and -- near the proposed site. At a minimum, the notice should contain the information in the enclosed Draft FONSI. In addition, you should include any other information required by the notice provisions of any applicable Tribal environmental assessment requirements. Additionally, if any such requirements call for the holding of public information meeting/hearing at this point in the process, the relevant information regarding the time and location of this meeting/hearing should be provided in the notice. In addition to implementing the above public notice requirements, copies of the Draft EA and FONSI should be sent to any public agency: (a) involved in the proposed project; (b) previously requesting a copy; or (c) required to receive a copy under any applicable Tribal environmental assessment requirements. All agencies and other interested parties should be given 30 days to comment unless there is a specific Cb 11mu.rut (47OnS t0t.nM 1 YV1.DlW0..1N1 LIhhip 2013-0937 Go 003 requirement for a longer comment period under an. applicable Tribal requirement. The comment period should commence from the publication date of the second newspaper notice. Copies of the Draft EA should be provided to agencies or interested citizens free of charge. These reproduction costs are allowable grant expenses. Once the appropriate comment period has expired, you will need to address any comments received. Depending upon the significance and relevance of comments, this process may include selecting an alternative site, developing within the proposal an environmental mitigation plan to avoid or lessen a potential adverse environmental impact(s), or recommending that an environmental impact statement be prepared before proceeding further with the proposal. At a minimum, any portion(s) of the assessment affected by a response to a comment needs to be correspondingly revised and the section of the assessment that addresses agencies and persons consulted needs to be updated to ether (a) summarize the comments received and the responses to them or (b) indicate that the comment period was concluded and no comments were received. Copies of the notices and all comments received need to be included as an attachment in the Final EA. A similar approach should be taken with respect to referencing and incorporating responses to comments made at any public information meeting/hearing, that may be held on the Draft EA and FONSI. The Final EA should be sent to me along with your recommendation as to whether or not an environmental impact statement should be prepared. I will review this material as expeditiously as possible and inform you of our position. In developing our position, I will consider your recommendation under the definition or criteria for determining significant environmental impact, as published by the Council on Environmental Quality and previously transmitted to you as part of the Program Guidance on Environmental Protection Requirements. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am available to discuss any questions that you may have regarding this letter. You may contact me by telephone at (202) 307-3134 or by e-mail at Orbin.Terry(a�usdoj.gov Sincerely, Mr. Orbin Terry National Environmental Policy Act Manager Enclosure: Draft FONSI U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Washington, D.C. 20531 Draft Finding of No Significant Impact March 25, 2013 In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., a Draft Environmental Assessment has been prepared for providing Federal financial assistance to the Weld Cour...y Shci ff a Office for- the proposed Nor;:1' rn Colorado P gioral FCrens Laboratory. Tbe protect is subject to NEPA reviewbecauseit is being funded, in part, with Federal funding available from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. Proposed Action The Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory would centralize the function of four existing laboratories in the region. Construction of the laboratory is being funded by the County of Weld, Colorado. Federal grant funds would be used to provide equipment for the laboratory and to pay operations and maintenance costs for two to three years. Location The proposed site for the project is located west of Greeley, Colorado. It is southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 34 and State Highway 257 in an area known as the Greeley Tech Center. Finding The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance has determined that the proposed facility would not significantly affect the quality of the human or physical environment. It is not expected that an environmental impact statement will be prepared for this project. Public Comments Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment from or may submit written comments relating to this Draft Finding of No Significant Impact to the following address: (Insert name and address of contact person, and, if applicable, a list of the locations where the draft assessment and FONSI are available for review.) No administrative action will be taken on the project before , which is 30 calendar days after the public notice of this Draft Finding of No Significant Impact. (Insert in the line above, the expiration date for the receipt of comments, which must be at least 30 days after the second publication date of the notice.) Affidavit of Publication Draft Finding of No Significant Impact March 29.2013 In accordance with the National Environmental Policyy Act (NEPA), codified at 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., a Draft Environ- mental Assessment has been prepared for providing Federal ti-' • nancial assistance to the Weld County•Shenfts-Office for the •proposed Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory. The project is subject to NEPA review because it is being funded, in part with Fede,aj funding available from the L.S. Department of Justice. Office of Justice Programs; Bureau of Justice Assis- tance. • Proposed Action The Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory would centralize the function of four existing laboratories in the region. Construction of the laboratory is being lunded by the Cowry of Weld Colorado. Federal grant funds would be used to provide equipment for the laboratory and to pay operations and mantle- nance costs for Iwo to three years. - Location- - The proposed site for the project is located on the west side of GreHighway 3andColorado. State Highway 2t57 f i i ane areaknown as tof he -West Greeley Tech Center. Finding • The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bu- reau of Justice Assistance has determined That the proposed fa• cility would not significantly effect the quality of the human or physical environment. It Is not expected that an environmental Impact statement will be prepared for this project. Public Comments • Interested parties may obtain a copy of the Draft Environmental Assessment from or may submit wrrtfen.comments"relating to 0Ns Draft Finding of No Significant Impact to the following ad- dress: Ronald E Arndt, Weld Countysheritrs Office, 1950 `O' Street, Greeley Co 8063E No administrative•action will be taken on the project before April 30th, 2013 which is 30 calendar days after the public notice dt Ills Draft Fiinding of No Significant Impact. The Tribune March 29, 2013 STATE OF COLORADO County of Weld, I Jennifer Usher ss. of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an advertising clerk of THE GREELEY TRIBUNE, that the same is a daily newspaper of general circulation and printed and published in the City of Greeley, in said county and state; that the notice or advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said daily newspaper for consecutive (days): that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said newspaper during the period and time of publication of said notice, and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof; that the first publication of said notice was contained in the Twenty-ninth day of March A.D. 2013 and the last publication thereof: in the issue of said newspaper bearing the date of the Twenty-ninth day of March A.D. 2013 that said The Greeley Tribune has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the period of at least six months next prior to the first issue thereof contained said notice or advertisement above referred to; that said newspaper has been admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the Act of March 3,1879, or any amendments thereof; and that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado. March 29, 2013 Total Charges: $10.73 29th day of March, 2013 My Commission Expires 6/14/2017 ti ROBERT LITTLE NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20014016494 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 14, 2017 L Environmental Assessment Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory Operation and Maintenance Costs and Equipment 2009-DI-BX-0263 & 2011-DD-BX-0017 March 21, 2013 Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory Weld County Sheriff's Office 1950 O Street Greeley CO 80631 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT for Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Crime Laboratory Facility Greeley Tech Center, Greeley Colorado Location of Proposed Action Comment Due Date All comments must be received by the contact person below on or before this date. Ronald E Arndt, Lab Director Weld County Sheriff's Office 1950 O Street Greeley Co, 80631 (970) 356-4015 ext 3638 2 Table of Contents Introduction and Background 4 Chapter 1: Purpose of and Need for the Project ..... 5 1.1 Purpose of Action.......5 1.2 Need for Action 5 1.3 Decision to be made ..7 1.4 Scoping processing 8 1.4.1 Consultation and Coordination ..8 1.4.2 Issues and Concerns .8 Chapter 2: Description of Alternatives, including the Proposed Action 11 2.1 Consideration in looking at alternate solutions 11 2.2 Alternative A - No Action ...11 2.3 Alternative B - Build a central lab by coordinating with a University .11 2.4 Alternative C — Build a central lab by purchasing a vacant building 12 2.5 Alternative D — Build a central lab by remodeling an existing facility 12 2.6 Alternative E — Build a new facility 12 2.7 Summary Comparison of the Alternatives ..12 2.8 Alternatives Considered But Dismissed From Further Consideration 16 Chapter 3: Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences 19 3.1 Possible affected areas that need to be addressed 19 3.2 Environmental consequences 19 3.3 Comparison of the Environmental Impacts of Alternatives A and E 26 Chapter 4: Cumulative Impacts28 Chapter 5: Literature Cited 31 Chapter 6: List of Preparers 31 Chapter 7: List of Agencies, Tribes, Individuals and Organizations Consulted 31 Chapter 8: Appendices .31 Introduction This document is prepared in response to a request to provide an Environmental Assessment regarding two Congressional Select Grants: 2009-DI-BX-0263& 2011-DD- BX-0017.The project for the 2009 grant is to support the operational and maintenance cost for the regional lab building during its first 2 to 3 years. The project for the 2011 grant is to provide equipment to expand the capacity of the regional lab. The County of Weld, Colorado, is building a centrally located lab facility in order to consolidate the existing laboratory staff that are now scattered in 4 sites within Weld and Larimer Counties. The facility is being built within Greeley city limits on an area designated as the Greeley Tech Center: a region zoned as I -M (Industrial moderate) by the city of Greeley. The Greeley Tech Center currently has three buildings and this lab facility will be the fourth building within the Greeley Tech Center. The crime laboratory is designed to be a full service forensic laboratory comprising 19,996 square feet in a single story building built on a single slab. Background Over 8 years ago, five law enforcement agencies in Northern Colorado sought to improve the turnaround of forensic evidence results relative to crimes committed within their communities. Due to funding constraints on the state crime lab, forensic evidence submitted to the state laboratory often remained untested for months due to the backlog of cases. This impacted the local law enforcement agencies ability to close out cases, to file cases in district and county court, and it backlogged the court system through delays in obtaining case information. In addition, these delays allowed for individuals, which could have been arrested and charged, to remain free to continue their criminal activity or flee the state and delay or possibly avoid prosecution. As a result the Sheriffs of Weld County and Larimer County along with the Police Chiefs of the three largest cities in the region worked to develop the concept of a regional forensic laboratory. The state crime lab also became a contributing member, as did the District Attorney's offices that serve the law enforcement agencies in these counties. At the time of inception each agency had personnel involved in performing forensic testing, however it was not well organized and except for the chemistry lab in Weld County no other lab was accredited. The ultimate goal was to create a central facility to house the analysts in the region so as to create a more effective and efficient laboratory system, rather than to have multiple lab sites scattered throughout the region. Phase I of the process was to centralize forensic disciplines and locate them at one site so that cases could be prioritized, knowledge and skills shared among examiners, and a more effective method of evidence processing would occur. This consolidation also increased the sharing of information among the law enforcement communities. Phase II, the creation of a central regional lab, is essential to the goal of creating a regional lab, as the management of multiple sites is not effective and also costly in terms of time and money. In addition, with the increasing demands by Federal, State and local courts, legislative bodies, and local elected officials to improve on the quality of forensic 4 work product, came a strong cry for accreditation of forensic labs and certification of individual analysts. Although certification of each analyst may be possible with analysts at the individual sites, accreditation cannot be done. There are too many variations between the facilities to effectively accredit the lab. The Weld County Commissioners offered to build a regional lab facility within Weld County. The 5 local participating agencies worked together to create an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) relative to the sharing of operating and maintenance costs among them. Part of this agreement was the understanding that funds through a Congressional Select grant had been provided to assist the agencies in the funding of the operation and maintenance costs for the first 2-3 years as well as providing equipment to increase the capacity of the lab. 1.0 Purpose of and Need for Action 1.1 Purpose of Action The purpose of the proposed action is to assist in the establishment of a centralized regional forensic laboratory that will serve the forensic needs of the law enforcement communities in the Northern Colorado region. The county of Weld has provided all the funds to build the facility. The county of Weld obtained grant funds to assist the participating agencies in funding the operating and maintenance costs of the lab facility over the first 2 to 3 years of its existence. In addition, the county of Weld obtained grant funds to help the regional lab obtain equipment to increase capacity and expand the capabilities of the regional lab to serve its constituents. 1.2 Need for Action Although not being funded by either of the grants, the new facility is at the crux of need for the two Congressional Select grants. The regional lab concept was created to provide a quicker turnaround of case evidence submitted for forensic examination than was being provided through the state forensic laboratory. There is a tremendous cost associated with delays in the analysis of forensic evidence. First and foremost is the impact on public safety when there are delays in obtaining critical information that could lead to an arrest. Then there are the costs absorbed by the law enforcement community, as they delay the completion of their reports, delay making arrests, and delay filing charges. In addition, there is the added burden to the courts as they are forced to delay the processing of cases within the system. Essentially, there is a negative impact on public safety and the creation of the regional lab assures that public safety will be improved as a result of this laboratory. A local regional lab facility increases the number of examiners state-wide that can process cases. Therefore not only does the region benefit, but the state also, as they will have fewer cases submitted to them from the region. This reduction in submission from 5 Northern Colorado allows cases other regions in the state to be processed sooner. For the regional lab, more cases are being completed in a more timely fashion reduces costs linked to law enforcement and the courts. In addition, there are the cost savings in money and time to submitting agencies as evidence that had been transported to Denver is now transported to one of the four lab sites. This cuts the miles traveled by one-half or more. A central facility reduces this cost even more through fewer miles being traveled to submit evidence. Having a central facility also reduces the transportation demands on the director and analysts as they are able to communication and share information in a central facility rather than having to travel to different site for meetings, audits, and other shared laboratory functions. In addition, evidence from multi -discipline cases can be transported more readily across the lab building than from one building/city to another. Two of the sites being used to locate the existing forensic disciplines were not originally designed for that function. A third was designed to as a forensic lab but has limited capacity for growth, and the fourth location has been modified to open up space for the discipline. The location of discipline specific sites (phase I) was only the first part of a plan to create a central regional laboratory that would be effective and efficient in meeting the needs of the local law enforcement agencies. As it is currently structured, all that has been accomplished so far is the placement of individuals by discipline into a common location so there is some continuity within the lab. A central facility creates a more effective lab system, with examiners that can work together to provide critical forensic services to the region in a timely fashion. Current population trends in the northern Colorado region indicate this area will continue to grow in numbers. This population growth will also require an increase growth in the law enforcement agencies in the communities. Eventually, the current lab sites will be needed by the agency to house other departments expanding within their agency. By creating a central facility, space evacuated by the lab can be incorporated by these agencies as the need for space in their buildings grows. The current facilities have reached their maximum growth potential for laboratory use. Additional lab staff will require add-ons or a new facility in the near future. It was apparent that it more reasonable to create a single lab then to continue to add on space to existing sites, if that was feasible. The Federal Government funded a study by the National Academy of Science regarding the state of forensic science in the USA. As noted in the study the "More importantly, Congress can promote "best practices" and strong educational, certification, accreditation, ethics, and oversight programs in the states by offering funds that are contingent on meeting appropriate standards of practice." (Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward (2009)) It is critical for the regional lab to maintain the same standards within its lab as those of other labs across the state and the country. The current state of the regional lab prevents that from occurring without significant costs. Even with the expenditure of time and energy to upgrade the areas that need to be altered to bring them to ISO 17025 standards, there is no guarantee that it will be sufficient. A new lab, designed to incorporate all of the disciplines of a forensic lab in 6 a single central facility greatly increases the opportunity to obtain forensic lab accreditation. For the lab to remain sustainable long-term, the participating members sought funds through Weld County to assist in funding the operation and maintenance costs of a central facility. The county of Weld funded the entire building project. Equipment that could be taken from the existing labs will be brought to the central facility. Additionally, equipment is being sought to complement what is currently in use so as to expand the capacity of the lab to serve the region. The action to be taken is to use funds to support the initial operating and maintenance costs of the lab and also to bring in additional equipment to expand the capacity of the regional lab. Action I: 2009-DI-BX-0263 Providing funds to support the initial operating and maintenance costs: To assist in creating a sustainable laboratory that will be funded by the participating agencies long term, funds provided from the Congressional grant are to be used to provide operating and maintenance costs for the first 2-3 years. Having these funds available will allow for the agencies to plan for long-term participation in the project. It will give them time to request and obtain funds within their general funds and over the course of time there will be data generated to show the value of having a regional lab. Action II: 2011-DD-BX-0017 Adding equipment: The laboratory currently has 4 lab sites with equipment in each site to perform examinations currently within our SOPs. . However, the increase in size for each discipline allows for additional equipment to be added improving the effectiveness of the lab services. This increased effectiveness is essential in order to meet the needs of those agencies supporting the regional lab. In addition, the laboratory in their goal of attaining accreditation needs to have equipment and technology that meets the standards associated with lab accreditation. 1.3 Decision to be Made The decision to be made is whether to remain at the 4 sites that currently exist and seek to sustain the lab in that environment or move to a new centrally located facility. With the county of Weld providing all the funding for the facility steps have been taken to build on a site in the city of Greeley, zoned as moderate industrial I -M. 1.4 Scoping Process The creation of a centralized regional lab in Northern Colorado has been in the planning stages for over 8 years. The print media in the three major cities of the region have written articles over this time period regarding the idea, the potential plans and developments of the regional lab including a central facility. The city of Loveland published an article in a recent city-wide publication that is sent to every water and gas user served by the city about the decision to build a central lab facility. Presentations have also been made to local civic groups, local sheriffs and chiefs meetings, and other city and county officials' interested information regarding the regional lab. 7 1.4.1 Consultation and Coordination Initially, a request to the National Law Enforcement & Corrections Technology Center — NLECTC) was made to elicited help and support in the creation of a regional lab in Northern Colorado. Several private individuals were also consulted for ideas and concepts. Eventually a regional lab board was established along with a constitution and by-laws to allow the regional lab board to move forward with the concept of creating a regional lab. Meeting were held to create a general consensus of how the lab would look from a management perspective, how it would provide service to the agencies, how it would be funded and supported with agency staff, and how other issues required to create a Northern Colorado Regional forensic laboratory would be addressed. Over time some of the members decided not to continue as participants and others, including the state determined to provide strong support for the program with personnel and equipment. In 2008 each of the five participating agency's local government boards (county commissioners or city councils) signed an IGA agreeing to support a regional forensic lab. This IGA was created after months of discussions among the participating agencies. Then hearings we held in public before each head official signed the IGA. In 2011 the process of creating an IGA that focused on a single stand-alone facility began. Over the course of 15 months ideas were discussed among the lab board members, between the various elected officials and attorneys representing each agency before a final IGA was presented and voted on in public hearings before each community. The decision to move forward and fund the facility with county funds was presented in a public hearing before the Weld County Commissioners. The results of the hearing were published the following day in the local Greeley paper. A follow-up ground breaking ceremony held and the news published not only in the three local newspapers, but also in the local Denver Metro paper and some other small community newspapers. There has media coverage regarding the plans to build a regional lab in Weld County and the news has reached to Weld County, Larimer County and even articles in the Denver Post, the major newspaper for the state of Colorado. There has not been, to the county's knowledge any opposition to the building of the regional lab. When the site was announced there was again no opposition to the location of the lab. It is to be located in an I -M zoned parcel in the city of Greeley. There has been no known opposition, by any group, regarding the creation of the regional lab, a central building, nor has there been opposition relative to the area in which it is to be built. 1.4.2 Issues and Concerns Around 2005 the Sheriffs in Larimer and Weld Counties determined, after discussions with the state, that there was a need for a regional forensic lab in Northern Colorado. The principle law enforcement agencies of the region were defined and they agreed to move forward with the concept of a regional forensic lab. Once the governance was created for an oversight board and other necessary pieces were put in place the primary issue among 8 members was the creation of a building to house the lab. Directly related was the questions of whom and how was it to be funded. Secondary issues were: 1. The costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility, 2. The location of the facility and its size, 3. Accessibility of the non -participating law enforcement agencies to the forensic services, and 4. Who would participate in the lab, how that would look on paper and how that participation would be codified. Other issued raised in reviewing the federal, state and local requirements (e.g. NEPA): 1. Aesthetics, 2. Air Quality and Climate, 3. Biological Resources, 4. Historical buildings, 5. Archeological sites, 6. Geology and Soils, 7. Human Health and Safety, 8. Land Use, 9. Wild and Scenic Rivers, 10. Noise, 11. Socioeconomics, 12. Transportation, 13. Utilities and Energy, 14. Waste Management, 15. Water quality, 16. Flood plain and wetlands, 17. Farmland, 18. National Natural Landmarks Program, 19. Coastal Zone Management Act, and . 20. Coastal Barrier Resources The following were examined and determine to be outside the scope of the document: 1. Historical buildings: There are no buildings on this site older than 10 years. The previous use for the land prior to being zoned by Greeley was farmland. 2. Land use: The site is on a zoned I -M within the city of Greeley. The building of the lab within the Greeley Tech Center is consistent with the land use plans of the city of Greeley. 3. Wild and scenic rivers: There is no designated wild or scenic river within 3 miles. The Cache la Poudre has a length of river designated as wild and scenic, but that stretch of river is more than 50 miles upstream and is not within Weld County. 4. Noise: There are no known noise receptors of concern within several miles of the Greeley Tech Center. 9 5. Flood plain and wetlands: After reviewing the city of Greeley zoning map and FEMA map it was determined that the location of the site for the lab building is not in a FEMA 100 year floodplain. 6. Farmland: The site for the building is on land within the city of Greeley and zoned industrial. It is not a designated farmland. The topography makes is unsuitable for most farmland use. 7. National Natural Landmarks Program: The site is not located on a national natural landmark. A search of the National Historic Landmarks database did not indicate any historic landmarks on this site. 8. Coastal Zone Management Act: Not applicable in the state of Colorado. 9. Coastal Barrier Resources: Not applicable in the state of Colorado. 10 2.0 Description of Alternatives, Including the Proposed Action 2.1 Considerations in looking at alternate solutions 2.1.1 The original intent of the regional lab was a single lab building to house all the disciplines to create an effective and efficient forensic lab that meets the ISO 17025 accreditation standards. 2.1.2 Accreditation standards 2.1.2.1 Security 2.1.2.2 Functionality 2.1.2.3 Safety 2.1.2.4 Adaptability to changing technologies 2.1.3 Accessibility to participating agencies 2.1.3.1 Equitable site location for travel by staff and others to the lab 2.1.4 Efficiencies 2.1.4.1 Workflow 2.1.4.2 Communication 2.1.4.3 Industry standard 2.2 Alternative A - No Action Alternative Pursuant to NEPA and its implementing regulations we are required to consider the No Action Alternative. The laboratory would remain situated with its current four sites located in Greeley (Weld County) and Fort Collins (Larimer County). The regional lab would operate with 4 of the 5 initially desired forensic disciplines functioning as a regional lab. The lab would then seek to attain ISO 17025 accreditation in four sites rather than one location. 2.3 Alternative B - Build a central lab by coordinating with a University One alternative to consider is to partner with a local university (Colorado State University (CSU) or University of Northern Colorado (UNC)) and combine a forensic lab with a forensic science program. This alternative would look at utilizing land on campus for a lab facility. This alternative achieves the goal of creating a regional forensic lab and housing staff in a single facility. It also adds the component of combining two programs in one building, which has worked in other locations in the USA. 11 2.4 Alternative C — Build a central lab by purchasing a vacant building and remodel A third alternative is to look at available vacant buildings in the area and determine if there is a site that would be suitable to relocate the lab into that vacant building. This alternative looks at taking a vacant building shell and then reconfigures it into a forensic lab. 2.5 Alternative D — Build a central lab by remodeling an existing facility A fourth alternative to consider is to examine the 4 different sites and determine if any of those locations can be expanded or built up to create a central regional lab. 2.6 Alternative E — Build a new facility in a central location The fifth alternative is to look at taking the county funds and build a facility that meets the need of the regional lab as it exists today. This alternative would incorporate all of the existing disciplines and those expected to be part of the regional lab into a facility that would meet the needs of the region for the next 10 to 20 years. 2.7 Summary Comparison of the Alternatives Alternative Accreditation Security Size Safety Flexibility A —No action The current There are safety Is there adequate The current evidence vaults are footprints of the concerns in some space for the work adequate but small existing sites are of the existing to be completed? and will need not adequate for sites. They are the This will become additional cameras growth in all of the older facilities and an issue as and alarms. buildings. Growth they may need workloads grow Controlling access also would continual upgrades and demands for to the lab areas in compete with other to assure safety for more service are two facilities agency needs for staff. requested. In maybe difficult space in a fixed addition a no due needs to accessibility within the building. action will eliminate the major agencies. ability to perform biological testing which is a need in a full service lab. 12 Alternative Accreditation Security Size Safety Flexibility B - University A new building would be security would be the system. built so needs built into Size and dimensions would This will not be a concern in a new The concerns relative to the capacity to grow to meet demands and Cooperative need to be evaluated. Is there adequate land to build a facility that meets the long facility where safety issues can be addressed and built in to the offer all services are corrected in a new facility. Controlled access to the areas would have to be clearly delineated. system as needed. term needs of the university and the regional lab. C - Purchase/ Remodel Location of a secure evidence vault is critical so as to assure evidence integrity. Cameras and intrusion alarms Size and dimensions of the This will not be a major concern The concerns relative to the capacity to grow to meet demands and existing facility may limit future where addressed in to most safety issues can be and built the system as growth as well as workflow offer all services can be addressed if efficiency. needed. may Foot print limit the facility chosen will be needed. can meet the needs as desired, e.g. full service lab. addressing all needs. D - Remodel The existing vault has to be expanded and relocated. This may not be feasible. The only size of the existing There may be There are concerns existing some concerns relative to the capacity to grow to meet demands of facility that remodeled can be is not depending upon the ability to work the necessary adequate for the needs of the current lab. It is about 8,000 square feet to small and services In addition over time. only safety measures one of facilities remodeled size and will not adequate expansion. the existing can be and its floor plan allow for into the existing site. Ventilation may be the most the footprint limits critical. workflow efficiencies. E - Build new facility A new building would be built so security needs would be built into A new facility with the space provided allows for the most This will not be a concern in a new facility where safety issues can be addressed and built in to the The concerns relative to the capacity to grow to meet demands and the system. effective footprint to be built optimizing workflow. offer all services are addressed in a system as needed. new facility. 13 Alternative Efficiencies Workflow Communication Industry Stds A —No action This present number is not because of personnel of the facility. however an 2 Additional is effective issue at of the and Effective is limited. communication calls face occur multi and The disciplines current facilities not adequate for to meet are all Phone of processing in cases. to address staff. emails regarding particularly having case face of instead to - by the current size problem multi requires disciplines. travel transfer between communications. It is a on a case that or more meetings industry standards. evidence disciplined Management 4 the hampered sites and of -discipline time the sites. limits is manage required to evidence It also work needs B — University Cooperative This issue placed facility. to have optimizes should if all services into not be an can be the same A for communication staff central facility the greatest of effective possibility allows among A allow built current new and for facility for the designed industry would lab to to standards labs. be meet It will a footprint workflow communication. be critical that and management. forensic and C — Purchase/ Remodel This issue placed facility. to have optimizes should if all services into not be an can be the same A for communication staff central facility the greatest of effective possibility allows among If a vacant building be located with necessary features reasonable footprint would allow for be built and designed meet current standards for labs. the industry forensic can all the and a it to to It will a footprint workflow be critical that and management. lab and communication. D - Remodel existing will still all services into be an issue can be the same A central facility for the greatest of effective possibility to allows among not be in The remodeled adequate meet only site that can will not to allow it current industry for forensic labs. be be to This as not placed facility. Services and will be effective will be a communication staff However, all limited and members management. size standards communication problem. due would facility. the same E - Build new facility This since placed facility. to have optimizes will not all services into be an issue can be the same A central for the facility greatest of effective possibility allows among A new allow built and current for facility for the designed industry lab standards labs. would to to be meet It will a footprint workflow be critical that and communication staff and management. forensic communication 14 Alternative Accessibility Miscellaneous Cost in time Environmental Socioeconomics A —No action The system as designed No impact except the No impact other than over was chosen discipline to allow for specific added driving creates a time there may a decrease slight increase in in service due to communication and limitations placed on the emissions efficiencies. It does not lab that increase turn - around times. allow for the most cost effective method of service in terms of time. Travel time reduces time in the lab B — University Cooperative Both Universities are The added travel would increase the number of miles required to be Site location key in what would be replaced facility is campuses would be housing when a built. Both have limited located that are The location campus in the the will two cities furthest apart. of a lab on results in driven by individuals west of I-25. significant travel time for growth without the removal of other one or participating another of the agencies. buildings. C — Purchase/ Remodel If a site can be located this will not be an issue as a centrally located building will be a reasonable compromise A central site zoned for industrial should have no additional impact on the There should be no impact on the community other than improved environment relative to services due centralization to the of staff and the current situation. If overall travel time is for all involved. resulting efficiencies. reduced benefit there can be a in reduced emissions. D - Remodel existing The location of the lab at the only site available for Possible impact as a result The only impact would be of remodeling as well as as a result of the inability remodel causes a significant travel time for several of the participating agencies. the added travel increase the number would of to provide This will around times all services. increase turn - and increase miles required to be driven by individuals west of I-25. the risk on public safety. E - Build new facility If a site can be located this will not be an issue a centrally located building will be a reasonable compromise as A industrial additional central site zoned for should have no impact on the There should be no impact on the community other than improved environment relative to the current situation. If overall travel time is services due centralization to the of staff and for all involved. resulting efficiencies. reduced there can be a benefit in reduced vehicle emissions. 15 2.8 Alternatives Considered But Dismissed From Further Consideration Alternative B - Build a central lab by coordinating with a University Early on in the planning both Colorado State University (CSU) and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) were contacted regarding the project and the possibility of partnering with the regional lab. Two sites were suggested for Colorado State University, both off campus sites. Both sites would involve the building of new structures. However, CSU is located in Fort Collins, the farthest north and west of the participating agencies. There are several agencies in the southern part of both counties, which if they chose to become participants would find that distance a hindrance. For those agencies in Weld County that are already participating in the lab, the site locations equate to even more mileage traveled, and this increase mileage equates to an increase in vehicle emissions. Discussions with the UNC revolved around a parcel of land on the University campus. These discussions occurred during the fall of 2009. This option did not appear feasible to the group involved in looking at building a regional lab. The site located was part of a parking lot, but it also involved existing houses in the areas. There were several other concerns relative to the UNC site location. First the design of the building would not be conducive to effective work flow. It was to be a long, narrow building and would hinder, not improve efficiencies in the laboratory. In addition, the creation of the building (it would be a new structure not a refurbishing of an existing building) would involve the demolition of houses in the area to accommodate the new facility. As with the CSU site, the location, in terms of travel, would make it less attractive to those agencies in Larimer County; increase mileage, increase cost and increase in vehicle emissions. It was decided that neither of these options would be good for the building of a regional forensic lab and so no further discussions on this alternative occurred. Alternative C- Build a central lab by purchasing a vacant building and remodel At the same time the Lab board was looking at the options of remodeling an existing lab or a site on the UNC campus, it also looked at another related option. That option was to consider the purchase of an existing building and remodel it to create a forensic lab. At this time the idea of a more central location for all agencies, both those initially involved as well as those expected to participate in the future became a critical point in any further discussions. This was a valid concern considering the cost and time associated with the transportation of evidence as well as the travel time for the lab analysts to and from their respective cities. Of all the sites looked at in the area a site west of Greeley and east of Loveland on state highway 34 appeared the most reasonable. There were four car dealerships that had recently been built in the area. Only one had been occupied and by 2009-10 none of the buildings were occupied. One of the buildings was the approximate size (19,000 Square feet) the lab board was looking at for a new facility. The board did tour that building, 16 obtained drawings of the existing floor plans and considered what options were necessary to purchase and remodel the building. Concerns raised with the lab board regarding this site focused on several issues. There were concerns regarding the HVAC system and its adequacy for the new lab. The current roof structure would not handle the weight of the additional HVAC systems needed. The roof would need extensive remodeling and added support built in to the existing structure. The floor plan was somewhat adequate for a lab facility and it could accommodate all of the disciplines needed. However it would need an extensive remodel to meet security needs and to address lab efficiencies. In addition, the front (south) of the building was primarily glass, and this raised concerns relative to the cost of heating and cooling as well as security issues. Although serious considerations were made regarding this site nothing was initially pursued. During the evaluation and deliberation period the building was sold to a car dealer that is using it for its original intention. The other building on the site that was a close second (smaller in size) had been purchased early on in the discussion process. No other buildings were vacant in this area and so this plan was tabled. Alternative D — Build a central lab by remodeling an existing facility In 2009-10 the Commissioners looked at the possibility of remodeling one of the sites where the laboratory is currently operating. Only one of the sites held any possibility and that was the digital multimedia lab located at 10th Avenue and 10th Street in Greeley Colorado. It is an 11,040 square foot building designed to be office space. The Weld County Commissioners went to the point of having drawings completed to show possible options for locating the different disciplines within the laboratory. There were several problems observed in reviewing the plans. First, the size of the facility was almost half what would be needed to provide for the services that are currently being offered, without the addition of a DNA laboratory. As a new lab working toward accreditation it would not be helpful to have a facility that would not be on par with industry standards. The inability to put all staff in one site would put it back to the same situation that it currently is facing, disciplines in different locations. Second, extensive remodeling of the building would be required for the lab to accommodate the existing staff and its size would not allow for growth as needs are dictated in the future. The remodel would require extensive work, upgrading existing plumbing, adding more HVAC systems, tearing down walls and trying to create a forensic lab within the building designed for offices. While the remodel is occurring all forensic activity in the lab would have to stop while the lab examiners and equipment currently in the building are moved to a temporary location. This would add additional unexpected cost. The site is located in downtown Greeley, which is on the east side of the city. Although readily accessible to Greeley PD and Weld County SO it adds an additional 20 to 40 minutes for the other agencies. As with the UNC site, its location is not reasonable for 17 those in Larimer County, who would have to travel further. In addition, its location at this site would add more traffic and congestion (parking) to this area. The plan also included the use of a basement area with a single point of access. At least one if not two additional egresses would have to be created for safety purposes and there is no reasonable site to locate these exit points. As noted above the Lab board as representative of the participating agencies considered several alternatives. Over time and with discussion and deliberation each of the alternatives were dismissed or taken off the table due to situations outside the control of the lab board. 18 3.0 Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences 3.1 Possible affected areas that need to be addressed: 3.1.1 Aesthetics 3.1.2 Air Quality and Climate 3.1.3 Biological Resources 3.1.4 Archeological sites 3.1.5 Geology and Soils 3.1.6 Human Health and Safety 3.1.7 Transportation 3.1.8 Utilities and Energy 3.1.9 Waste Management 3.1.10 Water Resources 3.1.11 Environmental Justice 3.1.12 Socioeconomics 3.2 Environmental Consequences 3.2.1 Alternative A — No Action A. Aesthetics: No additional impact because there is no action. B. Air Quality and Climate: The impact of a no action to air quality is to continue with the current traffic patterns: 1. The delivery of evidence to the laboratory by the different submitting agencies, 2. The movement of case evidence between lab sites as needed to complete the examination of evidence, 3. The travel by management to and from the Fort Collins sites (latents and firearms), 4. The movement of staff to and from home and office during the day. An estimate of the amount of travel, in mileage each year, under the current situation is approximately 117,000 miles per year. This travel is by means of gas powered vehicles and there is a direct correlation between miles driven and vehicle emissions. C. Biological Resources: No additional impact because there is no action. D. Archeological sites: No additional impact because there is no action. 19 E. Geology and Soils: No additional impact because there is no action. F. Human Health and Safety: No additional impact because there is no action. G. Transportation No additional impact because there is no action. H. Utilities and Energy: Older facilities consume larger quantities of gas/oil as the result of designs completed in an era when insulation and energy consumption was not as critical as in the present. One building now in use is over 50 years of age and is constantly begin serviced to adjust to weather conditions in both the summer and the winter. As these buildings age there is an increase chance that problems with plumbing, heating and electrical services could occur more frequently, increasing chance of harm to the environment. I. Waste Management: No additional impact because there is no action. J. Water Quality and Quantity No additional impact because there is no action. K. Environmental Justice: The impact of remaining with the current structure focuses on the effect on public safety due to delays in providing forensic results. The Regional lab has worked over the past few years to optimize its work output so that it has been able to meet the needs of the agencies participating in the lab. With an increase in population there will be an increase in the request for laboratory service and without altering the current workflow processes those requests will not be met in a timely fashion. The current structures that house the labs cannot add additional personnel to absorb the anticipated additional requests. The bottom line is that services rendered will reach a point in which any additional cases submitted will gradually increase the turn -around time for all cases submitted. Increases in the turnaround of evidence will lead to delays in the release of reports. This delay in obtaining critical information needed by agencies to file charges and make arrests has a negative impact on public safety. L. Socioeconomics: No additional impact because there is no action. 3.2.2 Alternative B, C and D — There will be no further discussion as these alternatives were eliminated as noted above (2.8). 3.2.3 Alternative E — Build a new facility in a central location The site chosen for the construction of the Regional lab is located in an area in south western section of the city of Greeley. It is south of Highway US 34 and east of state Highway 257. The site is located in an area known as the Greeley Tech Center that has been zoned by the city of Greeley as I -M, Moderate Industrial. Further information regarding the area and response to concerns are noted below. A. Aesthetics: The building is a single floor facility in an industrial zoned parcel in the city of Greeley. The city of has specific sight -line visibility requirements that have to be met. The building is designed to conform to those sight -line visibility requirements and as such will have no affect on the Aesthetics in the Greely Tech Center. Lighting at the site will be such as to assure security for the building in off -hours (automatic sensors) while not overwhelming the area with lights through -out the night. The location of the outside lights was done to minimize cost while assuring safety for those arriving or leaving at night (winter- time). B. Air Quality and Climate: The lab should be considered a "Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator". (See 3.2.3 L. Waste Management below for further details) A "no action alternative" is the baseline for air released into the environment through the labs ventilation system. There are very few VOCs being released into the air in the current lab system. We will be upgrading some of the venting systems (Hoods) and expect as a result of the action to reduce the concentration of chemical vapors relative to that which is currently being released into the air within our 4 laboratory sites. The incorporation of new equipment into the lab will also include purchase of hoods with internal filters (HEPA and particles) that will help reduce the VOC and minute particulates that are currently being released. Possible VOCs that may be released: Ammonium hydroxide acetone, chloroform, dichloromethane, ethanol, formaldehyde, formalin, hexanes, methanol, phenol, petroleum ether, 2-propanol, xylene. 21 Quantities in 24 hour period: Less than 5 cubic centimeters total. Most of the VOC emissions (75% of the daily VOCs will be methanol and ethanol) will be those released during the evaporation of the solvent during the analytical processes. The rest are expected to be VOCs that are evaporated in the process of transferring the sample from the testing vial to the waste container. Waste containers are sealed at all other times to prevent the release of VOCs. The waste containers are then taken to the Weld County Department of Health for disposal. Particulates are expected to be limited to fingerprint powders used during analysis. However the process of dusting with powders will be done in downdraft hoods and they are expected to capture most of the particulates before they become airborne in the lab. In the new lab facility plans will be incorporated to reduce the emission of VOCs and particulates relative to those currently being released thereby improving the quality of the air in the region. It may be a small impact, but over time we anticipate a benefit in air quality as the result of having a single building. We anticipate that moving the lab to a new facility will create a small improvement in the air quality of the region as the result of a reduction in mileage driven by all the individuals involved in working in the lab or submitting evidence to the lab. It is estimated that the annual mileage reduction may be around 1300 miles per year. This figure represents both travel for evidence transportation (by submitting agencies and interagency transportation), travel by management to the different sites, and estimates for the examiners traveling to and from their residence to the lab each work day. C. Biological Resources: The land designated for the lab is located within the city of Greeley Colorado in an area zoned Moderate Industrial, I -M. Prior to incorporation of the area into the city and being zoned moderate industrial, the land was farmed. It was believed to be dry land wheat. The US Fish and Wildlife was contacted to provide a list of endangered species on the site as well as to review the site for habitability. The response back from the US Fish and Wildlife indicated that the building of the lab will not add any additional impact on the population of the listed endangered species. The previous use of the site as farmland, and along with its current designated 22 zoning and the related preparatory work to make the area suitable for additional buildings creates a habitat not suitable for the listed endangered species. This designation occurs with or without the building of the lab in the Greeley Tech Center. D. Archeological Sites: We have contacted the state of Colorado Office of Archeology and Historical Preservation. Their response back indicated that there were 0 sites and 0 surveys covering the site of the building. We have examined, as much as possible, the history of the area in question (Colorado, Bracewell, Townships Range 67, Section 14, NW Quarter Section.) through the Greeley History Museum. There does not appear to be any important historic activity that occurred on this site. As far back as we could determine there have been at least 5 owners of the area up to 2000 at which time the lad was annexed by the city of Greeley and originally zone HA (holding agriculture). A 1969 aerial photo provided to the Greeley history museum does not contain any indication of structures on the area in question. The photo reflects that the west half of this quadrant appears to be pasture land, certainly not turned over for crops. The East half of the quadrant does indicate land that has a food crop growing on it, most likely Wheat. We confirmed with the city of Greeley zoning office from 2000 to present, excavated to built the current structures and roadways has not produced the discovery of and artifacts in this area. We have contacted the THPO representatives for those Native American Tribes of significance or interest within Weld County for their response back to that specific location. We have received one response back and are awaiting others. The response back on the first indicated there was nothing on the site of value and importance to that tribe. E. Geology and Soils: An Environmental Assessment was done in 2003 prior to the building of the first major structure on the land. Construction was conducted on the site following the preparation of the EA. Since than 2 other structures have been built in the Greeley Tech Center. During the development and construction the land in the area has been leveled and soil mixed in the process of preparing the area for construction of these buildings. As the upper soil layers have been altered and mixed prior to the building of the lab we do not see the lab as creating any added impact to the surface soil. F. Human Health and Safety: There are no issues regarding the health and safety of the workers and public. The Contractors 23 have secured the site and controlled access to keep the public from the work site. This project does not involve the storage, handling or disposal of hazardous material. A check of the EPA sites indicated this location has not been listed as a super clean-up site or site designated for a Brownfield funds to assist in clean-up of hazardous material. As noted above, the land was zoned holding agriculture when annexed into the city and history indicates it was used for pasture and farming. G. Transportation: The location of the regional lab near the intersection of State Highway 34 and Highway 257 will not alter traffic patterns. The number of personnel in the lab (16) will not have an impact on traffic flow and patterns. The only traffic control device that may be placed would be at the southbound egress road (115t Ave) from the building would be a stop sign. H. Utilities and Energy: The building was designed to minimize energy consumption. The lab currently utilizes the equipment it will bring the new facility but at one of the 4 sites in which the lab currently housed. Therefore, regionally, there will not be an added increase in energy consumptions as the result of building a centralized regional lab. It could be argued that centralizing the site would result in a reduction in the overall consumption of energy due to the centralization of commonly used functions: e.g. one fax machine rather than 4; same for copiers, printers, servers. The combined surface areas of the new lab is comparable to the combined space in the current sites and therefore lighting, heating and cooling will be the same of lower. One of the current sites is located in a basement with no natural lighting and so there are additional costs in that area for lights as well as heating in the winter. I. Waste Management: The State forensic laboratory is a conditionally exempt small quantity generator as designated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The methods used (includes the chemicals) in that facility are the same as being used in the regional lab. The size of the regional lab in comparison to that lab is about 1/6. By extrapolation the regional lab would be considered a conditionally exempt small quantity generator. Once the lab is operational the CDPHE will be contacted to review the facility and obtain a CESQG designation. Relative to current practices, the single site facility will not generate any more waste at this site than at is in its current 24 sites. The lab will continue to use the Weld County Department of Public Health for the disposal of all organic waste generated at the lab as part of its work product. This will not change from current practices in the new building. The only additional waste that will be generated in the lab as it becomes a full service lab would be that waste generated as a result of DNA testing. That additional waste would be in the form of chloroform, phenol, and formalin. All of this waste will be stored and disposed of on a regular cycle either through the Weld County Department of Public Health or the use of a certified waste disposal vendor in the state of Colorado. J. Water Quality: As noted above the site of the building is located within the city of Greeley in a zoned Moderate Industrial area. There are specific requirements that must be met and those are codified in the city of Greeley Codes. Water flowing into the lab must meet a certain standard as per codes. Water taken into the lab will be derived from the same source as it now is using so there will not be a change in the use of water. At a minimum the current practices now in use at the 4 lab sites regarding waste water will be applied in the new facility. Modification that can be made to those practices will be evaluated during the first year and all that are feasible will be incorporated to reduce the waste going into the system. The same water systems (Cache La Poudre River and Platte River) will be used to return waste water. Therefore there will be no additional impact because the same practices being used now will be applied in the new building. Current practices concerning liquids waste: Acids and bases are neutralized before they are released into the waste water. The concentration of any of these neutralized liquids before dilution is in the 5% or less range or 0.1 Normal. The amount released on average per day is less than 50 cc before dilution. Acidic or basic organic waste is placed into the appropriate waste container and routinely (quarterly) disposed of through the Weld County Department of Public Health. K. Environmental Justice: The creation of a lab in the Greeley Tech Center will not impact minority, low-income or Indian tribes. It is not converting land currently utilized by these groups nor will the lab's location alter the services provided to these specific groups. In fact, with the increase efficiencies that are expect as the result of creating a central facility services for 25 everyone in the region will be improved. Public safety is the concern of all individuals, regardless of socioeconomic situation and improving public safety will be beneficial for all individuals in the region. If anything this new facility will be of benefit to these groups. L. Socioeconomic: Because of the make-up of the regional lab we do not anticipate any impact on one community due to the location of the lab and movement of lab staff into one town. We do expect a short term benefit to the communities form those involved the design and construction of the building; 3.3 Comparison of the Environmental Impacts of Alternatives A and E Aesthetics Air Quality Biological Resources Archeological sites on the site Alternative A — There is no additional Over time the quality There is no additional There is no additional No Action impact with a "no of air can be expected impact with a "no impact with a "no action alternative". to be negatively affected due to increase in travel and therefore additional vehicle emissions. action alternative". action alternative". Alternative E - Due to the location of It is expected that A study performed to A review of files at Proposed Action the building and the there will be an review the species the state archeological requirement by the possibly affected offices and contact improvement in the city of Greeley to overall regional air indicates there may a with native American make the structure quality due to the slight reduction in tribes indicate there visually acceptable reduction in driving population but most are 0 archeological there is no impact on and updates in ES are not found on sites and 0 surveys at the aesthetics. technology. this site. In addition, the site has been zoned I -M by the city of Greeley and the site is located within the city of Greeley. this location. 26 Geology, Soils and Mineral Resources Human health and Public Safety Transportation Utilities and Energy Alternative A — There is no additional There is no additional There is no additional Over time the increase No Action impact with a "no impact with a "no impact with a "no in travel will increase action alternative". action alternative". action alternative". the demand for gas and oil. Utilizing old systems and using 4 sites will increase the cost of utilities over time. Alternative E - There is no additional There is no additional There will be minimal It is expected that the Proposed Action impact expected. The impact as a result of impact on the flow of overall impact on soil has been mixed as building a facility. traffic to the area. utilities and energy the result of other The only change in the site will be construction in the traffic control will be reduced by the Greeley Tech Center. the placement of a stop sign at the end of the street. shrinking of the number of labs from 4 to 1 site. Waste Management Water Management and Resources Environmental Justice Socioeconomics Alternative A — There is no additional There is no additional Over time backlogs No Action impact with a "no impact with a "no will increase due to a action alternative". action alternative limitation in the services available. Increased backlogs negatively impact Public safety, including all people groups in the region. Alternative E - Due to come There will be no The locating of all Proposed Action practices to be change in the overall analysts into a central incorporated in the quality of water as the lab building will new building we do result of the new lab. improve the efficiency not see and change in Water outflow from of service. As a result impact at the new the lab feeds into the public safety will site. same stream flows as are currently being feeds with the existing labs. improve. 27 4.0 Cumulative Impact Cumulative impact of a "no action" versus the building, equipping and long term sustainability of a central regional facility. In making this evaluation the following assumption is being made relative to the cumulative impact of the action taken or a no action. The "no action" is considered primarily because the cumulative impact of a no action bears on the decision to approve the desired action versus a "no action". First some of the environmental impacts can be eliminated as both the current (lab sites in 4 locations - "no action") and future (central regional lab) business practices would be the same. The lab as it is planned at the site at highway 34 and 257 will follow the same practices. The lab obtains water from the same source (the Cache la Poudre River) now as it will when the building is built. Therefore it will not be pulling in additional water from a different source. Water flowing out of the lab will be treated by the same system as currently being used in two of the labs. The other two sites have a different water treatment system, but both treatment systems return water back into the same river, the Cache la Poudre which then flows into the Platte River east of Greeley. In addition, the protocols regarding the use of chemicals and their disposal (waste) will be the same in both the current and future lab situations. Therefore the cumulative impact on the water quality and waste management will be the same whether no action is taken or the alternative of building a new building occurs. Other environmental considerations are also not discussed because they do not appear to have any impact, either beneficial or negative. These areas are: Aesthetics, Cultural Resources -Historic buildings, Geology and Soils, Human Health and Safety, Wild and Scenic Rivers, National Natural Landmarks, Noise, Socioeconomics, Utilities and Energy, Coastal Zone Management, Coastal Barrier Resources, Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands. Those areas that need to have further discussions are: Air Quality and climate, Biological Resources, Socioeconomics, Transportation, and Environmental justice. Air Quality and climate: As pointed out in the discussions earlier the creation of a regional lab will have a cumulative benefit to the region in terms of air quality. It is expected that the impact of vehicle emissions will be reduced annually when compared to the present system of 4 sites for the regional lab. Any improvements in vehicles used by lab staff to reduce emissions or increase vehicle miles per gallon consumed will result in improvements for both alternatives. Therefore making an improvement in vehicles themselves without altering mileage does not change the final outcome. 28 The location of the lab in the Greeley Tech Center may allow for better dissipation of lab VOCs as the area tends to have a greater potential for the occurrence of winds than within the cities of Greeley or Fort Collins. The site has open space both north and west of it and as most winds come from these directions there is a greater chance for winds to blow more frequently at this location. This is reasoning is consistent with observation. Biological Resources: The current 4 lab sites are located in areas where there is little potential for retaining suitable habitation for endangered species. The site for the regional lab is within an area zoned for moderate industrial use and as noted above, this land is no longer a suitable habitat for the listed endangered species. There are areas around the Greeley Tech center that are outside the city limits and they are a combination of agricultural and undeveloped lands. There are also regions within the current city limits of Greeley that are planned for future development but nothing has occurred at this time on those locations. There still exist areas in close proximity to the lab that could possibly support habitat for the endangered species listed as well as many other species that are found to be in Weld County. Socioeconomics: As noted above, the lab is located at a site zoned for moderate industrial, built on land that did not have any prior buildings before 2003. No pre-existing homes or business were removed to accommodate new buildings being built, including the lab within the area known as the Greeley Tech Center. Long term impact would be harder to project as the lab's personnel are furnished by the agencies located within the Northern Colorado regional. Due to the small number of individual employed and the variation in ages among current staff members there does not appear to be much of an added impact through the placement of the lab in a central location. It is not expected that locating the lab on this site would result in the movement of all of the staff into one community and thus impact their school system. In fact recent hires, knowing of the anticipated area for the lab did not factor that into the equation when choosing a home. We believe that creating a central regional facility will have no difference on the economy of the region as compared to it retaining the 4 site system other than the short term creation of jobs for the region. Transportation: The lab is not expected to have a long term effect on the traffic patterns of the area. The fact that it will be the fourth of 4 building sites would indicate that initially the lab will have a higher percentage of vehicles contributing to traffic in the area. But as more buildings are added to the Tech center, the labs contribution as a percent of the whole will continue to decrease, so long-term there will be very little effect from the lab being built on this site. The area zoned I -M, for the Greeley Tech Center is partitioned for many other buildings. The regional lab has designated parking spaces to accommodate the current number of staff anticipated and can accommodate many more without changing the current number of spaces allowed for the site. Due to its central location in the region and its ease of access it will make it much easier for agencies transporting evidence. Parking will be easier to locate for staff and those visiting the lab. Environmental justice: The long-term impact on a central, single regional lab for the people in the region is one of its greatest assets. The reason for the creation of a regional lab was to provide better service for the people in the region. Better service will improve the overall activity of law enforcement in the region and is so doing the safety of the people in the region is improved. Creating a central facility increases efficiencies and thereby reduces even more the delays in returning forensic information to the law enforcement agencies in the region. 5.0 Literature Greeley City Codes http://www.colocode.com/greeley.html Weld County Codes http://colocode.com/weld.html 6.0 List of Preparers Ronald E Arndt, Weld County Sheriff's Office, 1950 "O" Street, Greeley CO 80631 7.0 List of Agencies, Tribes, Individuals, and Organizations Consulted Weld County Commissioners Larimer County Commissioners Greeley City Council Loveland City Council Fort Collins City Council Weld County Sheriffs Office Larimer County Sheriff's Office Greeley Police Department Loveland Police Department Fort Collins Police Services United States Department of the interior: Fisheries and Wildlife Colorado Historical Society Office e of Archaeology and historic Preservation THPO of the Tribes of Weld County Colorado (see attachment of contact names) Weld County Public Works Greeley History Museum City of Greeley Zoning 8.0 Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C - Appendix D Appendix E — Appendix F — Appendix G Appendix H Appendix I — Appendix J — — IGA 2008 — IGA 2012 Letter of Consultation request United States Department of the Interior — Maps of the site Letter from the office of Archeology Contacts and emails sent and received from THPO — Weld County history — Comparison of mileage driven: Alternate A and E. — FEMA floodplain Weld County historical sites Documents to reflect the history of planning for the Regional Lab 31 Appendix A IGA 2008 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITIES AND FORENSIC OPERATING GUIDELINES OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN 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 an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Shared Facilities and Forensic Operating Guidelines of the Northern Regional Lab Group between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the Northern Regional Lab Group, including the City of Greeley Police Department, the City of Loveland Police Department, the City of Fort Collins Police Services, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office, commencing upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement and guidelines, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement and guidelines, 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 Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding Shared Facilities and Forensic Operating Guidelines of the Northern Regional Lab Group between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriffs Office, and the Northern Regional Lab Group, including the City of Greeley Police Department, the City of Loveland Police Department, the City of Fort Collins Police Services, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office, and the 19th Judicial District Attorney's Office be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement and guidelines. r 2008-3076 SO0029 -/47-(1.j INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITIES AND FORENSIC OPERATING GUIDELINES OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of November, A.D., 2008. ATTEST: We County Clerk to the BY: r iV Dept) y Clerk- to the Board APP OV/ZD AS T Date of signature: • a�„i r J ` I 1 11 r, V 1r BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO �m H. Jerke, Chair X? k:# ‘'‘ Robert D1 M,a deri, Pro -Tern William F_ Garcia EXCUSED David E. Long Douglas/Fiadernach 2008-3076 SO0029 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITIES AND FORENSIC OPERATING GUIDELINES OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP This agreement is made and entered into of this I LVI'day of aweiniv , 2008, by and between the City of Greeley, a municipal corporation on behalf of the City of Greeley Police Department (hereinafter "GPD"), the City of Loveland, a municipal corporation on behalf of the City of Loveland Police Department (hereinafter "LPD"), the City of Fort Collins, a municipal corporation on behalf of Fort Collins Police Services (Hereinafter "FCPS"), the Weld County Sheriff's Office (hereinafter "WCSO"), the Larimer County Sheriff's Office (hereinafter "LCSO"), 8`h Judicial District Attorney's Office (hereinafter "8" Judicial District Attorney's Office"), and le Judicial District Attorney's Office (hereinafter "Weld County District Attorney's Office") collectively the "Participating Agencies," the "Northern Regional Lab Group," or the "NRLG." Whereas, the Participating Agencies are political subdivisions of the State of Colorado duly organized and existing in accordance with Colorado law; and Whereas, pursuant to C.R.S. Section 29-1-203(1), the Participating Agencies are authorized to cooperate with one another to provide any function or service lawfully authorized to each and are therefore each authorized under C.R.S. Section 29-1-203(1) to enter into this Agreement; and Whereas, the above -listed Participating Agencies have a shared vision to work cooperatively to promote improved identification, collection, timeliness, quality, accuracy, consistency, court delivery and cost effectiveness of forensic services to the Northern Region of Colorado; and Whereas, the Participating Agencies recognize that a cooperative and coordinated multi -agency forensic science user group that includes pooling of resources, information, expertise, equipment and money is the most effective and efficient way to develop such vision as it relates to current and future forensic science needs; and Whereas, the Participating Agencies to this Agreement have previously entered into an informal Memorandum of Agreement for Participating Agencies providing for cooperation in forensic services and although such Memorandum of Agreement has been mutually beneficial, the Participating Agencies wish to formalize their cooperation through an intergovernmental agreement as provided for by law. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Participating Agencies' mutual promises and agreements contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the Participating Agencies hereto agree as follows: Termination of Prior Intergovernmental Agreements Those Parties to the Memorandum of Agreement for Participating Agencies concerning cooperation for forensic services agree that this Agreement shall replace and supersede in all respects any previous Revision on 10/08/2008 2008-3076 agreements between the Parties concerning cooperation for forensic services. TI. Definitions A. "HOST AGENCY" means the agency that has authority and control of the host facility. B. "Host facility" means the member of the Participating Agencies who will house the specific forensic discipline. C. "AGENCY COMMANDERS" shall be an individual or individuals who have authority within the Participating Agency for command decisions, as defined by the Participating Agency. D. "FORENSIC DISCIPLINE" means all criminal justice scientific procedures for the analysis, comparison, and/or determination of evidence. E. "FORENSIC ANALYST" means an individual who is employed by one of the Participating Agencies and whose duties. in whole or in part, include practicing in a forensic discipline. F. "TEAM LEADER" means a person selected by the Board of Directors to organize and coordinate the work of a forensic discipline team of the NRLG. G. "HOST FACILITY MANAGER" means the Agency Commander where the workers of a forensic discipline are located. IIl. Purpose and Scope of Agreement A. This Agreement establishes an interim system for integrating the staffing, resource allocation, supervision, and the identification of a Host Facility for the Forensic Disciplines of the Participating Agencies, and authorizes the drafting of a constitution, by-laws and forensic -specific guidelines for each Forensic Discipline that implement the terms and conditions of this Agreement until such time as a separate facility is developed for the NRLG. B. The constitution, by-laws, and forensic -specific guidelines for each Forensic Discipline shall be created and agreed upon by the Participating Agencies, pursuant to this Agreement. These documents shall embody the governance and operation of the NRLG. These documents, once created, will act in conjunction to this Agreement. C. This Agreement shall be the controlling document, followed by the constitution, followed by the by-laws, followed by the forensic - specific guidelines for each Forensic Discipline. IV. Stalling A. Each discipline shall have a Team Leader and Forensic Analysts. These positions will be filled by the Participating Agencies based on available staffing, demands, and space within the Host Facility. B. A Team Leader shall be responsible for managing case flow for each discipline, assigning case analysis to the Forensic Analysts, performing laboratory analysis, assisting in peer review, ensuring consistent work product, assisting in the coordination of training for Revision on 10/08/2008 the Forensic Discipline, providing feedback for employee performance evaluations to the specific Participating Agency's supervisor, providing leadership to individual Forensic Analysts in technical procedures and current trends affecting the Forensic Discipline, coordinating response for mutual aid on major case forensic duties, and any other duty as agreed upon by NRLG. C. The Forensic Analysts shall be responsible for analysis per industry standards and per the operating manual for the Forensic Discipline as approved by NRLG, shall successfully complete competency evaluations annually per industry standards, and will be directly supervised by the Team Leader. Each Participating Agency shall be responsible for evaluations of their employees with the assistance of the Team Leader. D. The size and the staffing within each Forensic Discipline may be increased or decreased as needed by the Participating Agencies. E. Participating Agencies may request mutual aid through the team leader. V. Employment status A. All salaries, benefits, overtime, and worker's compensation of employees assigned pursuant to this Agreement shall continue to be the responsibility of the respective employing Participating Agency, and not of the NRLG. B. No employee shall lose seniority, benefits, and opportunities for promotion or assignment change in his/her respective departments solely because of his/her assignment pursuant to this Agreement. C. The Agency Commanders of a Participating Agency shall retain sole authority to impose discipline on its respective employees assigned pursuant to this Agreement. The Agency Commanders may, as needed, schedule any of its employees for training authorized by its own department, taking into consideration the employee's needs, its own department needs, and the needs of the specific Forensic Discipline. D. All legal liability, requests for release of criminal justice records, and any litigation arising from or out of the conduct or performance of employees assigned to and/or working pursuant to this Agreement shall be the responsibility of that employee's respective agency. E. The Participating Agency shall be responsible for any negligent, reckless, careless, or intentional actions or omissions of its employees. VI. Resource allocation A. Any and all capital equipment or capital resources, as defined by the Participating Agencies procedures, shall remain the property of the Participating Agency that made the purchase. Such Participating Agency shall mark and identify the capital equipment per its protocols. Each Participating Agency shall be responsible for all maintenance, repairs, service, inspections, updates, and relocating costs of their Revision on 10/08/2008 equipment, and shall carry such equipment on all necessary financial records and inventory records. B. All day-to-day necessary supplies for the Forensic Discipline shall be provided and funded by the Participating Agency employing the Forensic Analyst. C. All building maintenance, repair, inspections, and service shall be provided by the Host Agency. D. A percentage of utility costs, including telephone, internet connection, power, and sewer shall be funded by the Participating Agencies commensurate with the use of the facility. The manner of formula for calculating the percentage amount shall be agreed upon by the Participating Agencies; provided, however, that any agreement shall be subject to the funding limitation sct forth below. E. Technical support for any computer systems used or located in the Host Facility by a Forensic Analyst shall be the responsibility of the Participating Agency employing such Forensic Analyst. Any technical support and/or any computer systems shall meet the standards set forth by the Host Agency and be approved through the Host Agency's technical support. VII. Reports A. All Forensic Analysts shall write their reports in the shared system. The reports shall contain the connecting Participating Agency's case number. B. Reviewing reports, freezing reports, and transmission of the reports to the necessary District Attorney's Office shall be done by an Agency appointed supervisor for the Agency requesting the forensic analysis. C. Statistical reports shall be generated and presented to the NRLG on an annual basis. These reports shall include the number of cases submitted by the individual Participating Agencies, the number of procedures completed by the Forensic Analysts and the Team Leader, and any other information as requested by the NRLG. The NRLG may request more frequent statistical reports as needed. VIII. Evidence storage and transportation A. Evidence shall be primarily secured, identified, and stored by the respective Participating Agency that is investigating the case and such Participating Agency's facility shall be deemed the primary storage facility. B. The Host Facility shall provide a location where evidence can be secured and stored on a short term basis during the forensic analysis. C. The Forensic Analysts shall receive the evidence from this primary storage facility, transport it to the Host Facility, perform the testing pursuant to industry standards and the NRLG operating manual protocol, and then return the evidence to the primary storage facility as soon as practicable. Chain of custody shall be maintained by the Forensic Analysts, and any short term storage at the Host Facility shall be in a secured area. Revision on 10/08/2008 D. The Participating Agency's primary storage facility shall be responsible for all long term storage including retention schedules, destruction, disposal, or release of evidence. E. Each Participating Agency shall provide a licensed and insured vehicle for the transport of any evidence, and the Forensic Analysts shall abide by all procedures and policies of such Participating Agency for care and use of automobiles. IX. Grant Administration A. The NRLG shall appoint a Chairperson of the grant committee to be responsible for grant administration and funding. X. Modification of this Agreement A. This Agreement contains the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties and supersedes any other agreements concerning the subject matter of this Agreement, whether written or oral. B. No modification, amendment, novation, renewal or other alteration of this Agreement shall be deemed valid or of any force or effect whatsoever, unless mutually agreed upon in writing by all parties hereto. C. Any modification to this agreement shall be in accordance with the constitution and bylaws of NRLG, and be approved and signed by all parties hereto. Xl. Termination of Agreement A. This Agreement automatically terminates when the NRLG establishes a primary facility to house Forensic Disciplines. Until such time, this Agreement shall be subject to automatic renewal upon like terms and conditions, with any and all amendments and modifications to the Agreement, on a calendar yearly basis from the signing of this Agreement. B. Any Participating Agency to this Agreement may withdraw their employees, facility, and/or support upon sixty (60) days written notice provided to all other Participating Agencies of the NRLG. Upon receipt of the notice to withdraw, the NRLG Board of Directors shall meet to discuss the reasons. C. The termination of one party to this Agreement does not terminate the Agreement for all other parties to this agreement. D. The involuntary termination of a party to this agreement shall follow the procedures set forth in the NRLG's constitution and bylaws. XII. Assignment This Agreement shall not be assigned, enlarged, amended, extended, modified or altered by any of the parties hereto, except in writing, signed by all parties as an amendment hereto. XIII. Force Majeure Revision on 10708/2008 Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, it is agreed that in the event and to the extent that fire, flood, earthquake, natural catastrophe, explosion, accident, war, illegality, act of God, or any other cause beyond the control of any of the parties hereto, or strikes and labor troubles (whether or not within the power of the party affected to settle the same) prevents or delays performance by any party to this Agreement, such party shall be relieved of the consequences thereof without liability, so long as and to the extent that performance is prevented by such cause; provided, however, that such party shall exercise due diligence in its efforts to resume performance within a reasonable period of time. XIV. Dispute Resolution In the event of a dispute over service, performance or Agreement interpretation, said issue shall be forwarded to the Board of Directors of the NRLG, as delineated in the constitution and by-laws of the NRLG, for a decision. If the Board cannot agree as to the resolution, the next step shall be a mediation process. If no resolution of the issue is reached, the third step shall be an arbitration process. All steps by the Board of Directors shall be non -binding upon the Participating Agencies; however, the Participating Agencies shall enter into this process in good faith to resolve the pending issue. XV. Waiver No waiver by any of the parties hereto of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be or be construed as a waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement, nor shall a waiver of any breach of this Agreement be deemed to constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision of this Agreement. XVI. Contingencies A. This Agreement and obligations of the agencies hereunder are expressly contingent upon the Agency governing bodies budgeting and appropriating the funds needed to fulfill the Agency's obligations hereunder. B. Financial obligations of agencies payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. C. This Agreement and ali financial obligations extending beyond the current fiscal year are subject to funds being budgeted and appropriated to fulfill the agency's obligations under this Agreement, regardless of whether the agency's fiscal year coincides with the annual term of this agreement. XV1I. Headings Paragraph headings in this Agreement are for convenience and reference only and shall in no way define, limit or prescribe the scope or intent of any provision of this Agreement. Revision on 10/08/2008 XVII1. No Third Party Beneficiaries This Agreement is made for the sole and exclusive benefit of the parties hereto and shall not be construed to be an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties and no third party shall have a right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever. XIX. Construction of Agreement This Agreement shall be construed according to its fair meaning and as i it was prepared by all of the parties hereto and shall be deemed to be and contain the entire agreement between the parties hereto. There shall be deemed to be no other terms, conditions, promises, understandings, statements or representations, expressed or implied, concerning this Agreement, unless set forth in writing and signed by all of the parties hereto. XX. Relationship of Parties The parties hereto enter into this Agreement as separate and independent governmental entities and each shall maintain such status throughout the term of this Agreement. XXI. Counterpart Signatures This Agreement, and any modifications to this agreement, may be executed with counterpart signature pages, and the document with all counterpart signatures shall constitute one and the same instrument. [Remainder of page intentionally left blank] Revision on 10/08/2008 SIGNATURE PAGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITY OPERATING GUIDELINE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP (TOTAL PAGES OF AGREEMENT - 8) (TOTAL SIGNATURE PAGES - 6) LARIMER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE c ttL Sheheff Larimer County Sherifrs Office Date: /f - 47` D e James A. Alderden Printed Name of Agent Revision on 10/08/2008 SIGNATURE PAGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITY OPERATING GUIDELINE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP (TOTAL PAGES OF AGREEMENT - 8) (TOTAL SIGNATURE PAGES 6) Dated this ' t of October, 2008. CITY OF LOVELAND, COLORADO By: ,t,.,.. 1/41 ATTEST: 1 tigie,J(/. { City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: 1,42. Assistant City orney a) onn+t i> F. 'Williams, City Manager d``O LOVE ,,. .Ci; ;C� Ilis • • Sr � tS13414 ;wa •_.it • �` 1 • • .. e ••• ,i • Cr411••• .•• iIi:t:.3.. Revision on 10/06/2008 SIGNATURE PAGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SIIARliD FACILITY OPERATING GUIDELINE OF THE NORTI-IERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP (TOTAL PAGES OF AGREEMENT - 8) (TOTAL SIGNATURE PAGES 6) CITY OF GREELEY SIGNATURE PAGE Dated this I day of • THE CITY ORF� .FI,EY, COLORADO Mayor ATTEST: By: City 4 lerk APPROVED AS TO By: C y A orney 4- 1:l' k J FORM APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: a Director f • . nce _ (Seal) Revision on 10/08/2008 SIGNATURE PAGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITY OPERATING GUIDELINE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP (TOTAL PAGES OF AGREEMENT - 8) (TOTAL SIGNATURE PAGES - 6) 81" JUDICIAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE ict Attottey 8°' Judicial District Attorney's Office Date: /010eOise Larry Abrahamson Printed Name of Agent Revision on 10/08/2008 SIGNATURE PAGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITY OPERATING GUIDELINE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAR GROUP (TOTAL PAGES OF AGREEMENT - 8) (TOTAL SIGNATURE PAGES - 6) FORT COLLINS P01,107, SERVICES The City of Fort Collins, Colorado A Municipal Corporation By:_ Darin Atteberry, City Manager Attest: Ciak City Clerk ..err-SS; F FOR 11• rr O .•••• C l}. • A'• • • 1 ^. \fuer, Y Date: \\ (-) Approved as to Form: Teresa Ablao Senior Assistant City Attorney Revision on 10/08/2008 SIGNATURE PAGE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITY OPERATING GUIDELINE OF THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP (TOTAL PAGES OF AGREEMENT - 8) (TOTAL SIGNATURE PAGES — 6) WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE WELD COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR THE COUNTY OF WELD STATE OF COLORADO t� 4 William E. Jerke, Chair Date: NOV ICI /008 WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE in Cooke, Sheriff te: 1O -30-0 %6 ATTEST: Deputy Clerk to the Board Date: NOV 1 9 2008 WELD COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Kenneth R. Buck, District Attorney Date: t (770 ≥ a. • Revision on 10/08/2008 Appendix B IGA 2012 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE MODIFIED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING A STAND-ALONE FACILITY FOR FORENSIC DISCIPLINES FOR THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN 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, on August 29, 2011, the Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding a Stand -Atone Facility for Forensic Disciplines for the Northern Regional Lab Group among the County of Weld. State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County. on behalf of the 19th Judicial District and the Weld County Sheriffs Office, and the City of Greeley, the City of Loveland, the City of Fort Collins, and Larimer County, commencing upon full execution, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a modified Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding a Stand -Alone Facility for Forensic Disciplines for the Northern Regional Lab Group with the parties stated above, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said modified agreement, 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 modified Intergovernmental Agreement Regarding a Stand - Alone Facility for Forensic Disciplines for the Northern Regional Lab Group among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the 19th Judicial District and the Weld County Sheriff's Office, and the City of Greeley, the City of Loveland, the City of Fort Collins, and Larimer County, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that said modified agreement supersedes the agreement of August 29, 2011. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. 4 oric t'o R vm A (rid+ -� 9-9-/a eisi 30 2012-1706 SO0033 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING A STAND-ALONE FACILITY FOR FORENSIC DISCIPLINES FOR THE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of July, A.D., 2012. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY; COLORADO ATTEST: -Mar_ Weld County Clerk to the Board ID i . Deputy C k to he Boa APPROVED AS TO FORM: .„)/t. -t- 1 Z j 11 Pig Countf Attorney Date of signature: 7- 3l" I ) Sean P. Conway, Chair rbara Kirkmeyer collo,* gate? YA-47.- DbuglaVRademaclier 2012-1706 SO0033 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING A STAND-ALONE FACILITY FOR FORENSIC DISCIPLINES FOR TIIE NORTIIERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAI, AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to herein as "IGA") is made and entered into this day of , 2012, by and between the City of Greeley, a municipal corporation on behalf of the City of Greeley Police Department, whose address is 1000 10u1 Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631; the City of Loveland, a municipal corporation on behalf of the City of Loveland Police Department, whose address is 500 East 3"d Street, Loveland, Colorado 80537; the City of Fort Collins, a municipal corporation on behalf of Fort Collins Police Services, whose address is 300 LaPorte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado 80521; the Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County, on behalf of the Larimer County Sheriffs Office and the 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office, whose address is P.O. Box 1190, Fort Collins, Colorado 80522-1190; and the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County on behalf of the 191h Judicial District Attorney's Office and the Weld County Sheriffs Office (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Weld County"), whose address is P.O. Box 758, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80632; with all such entities being referred to collectively as "the Participating Agencies," and each individually as a "Participating Agency." WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Participating Agencies are political subdivisions of the State of Colorado duly organized and existing in accordance with Colorado law; and fl!ITTilf` A ('Y _. _____i ._ C.R.S.Section 29-1-203(1), a1_ _ Participating WHERE 3, puisuant to Ci\OS7ectioll the Agencies are authorized to cooperate with one another to provide any function or service lawfully authorized to each and are therefore each authorized under C.R.S. Section 29-1-203(1) to enter into this Agreement; and WHEREAS, the Participating Agencies have joined together to form the "Northern Regional Lab Group" (hereinafter referred to as "NRLG"); and WHEREAS, on or about November 2008, the Participating Agencies entered into an intergovernmental agreement, entitled, "INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING SHARED FACILITIES AND FORENSIC OPERATING GUIDELINES OF TI IF, NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP," (hereinafter referred to as the "Original IGA"), which refers to a "Host Agency" and a "I lost Facility," for the purpose of housing a regional laboratory facility for forensic disciplines (hereinafter referred to as the "Crime Lab"); and WHEREAS, Weld County has agreed to act as the Host Agency, and has identified a Host Facility to be owned and operated by Weld County that will house the Crime Lab; and WHEREAS, the Participating Agencies may utilize the Crime Lab and the Host Facility according to the terms of this IGA; and WHEREAS, the Participating Agencies desire to agree to equal sharing among them of maintenance and operations, repair, inspections, service, and utility costs, to be billed to the 1 Participating Agencies by Weld County quarterly, paid within sixty (60) days of the date of billing (date the bill is sent to the Participating Agency), with the lack of payment constituting sufficient reason for termination of the non-paying Participating Agency's right to use the Crime Lab; and WHEREAS, the Participating Agencies agree that this IGA is necessary to ensure equality and fairness among them, and to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the citizens who reside within their jurisdictional boundaries. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements of the Participating Agencies contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the Participating Agencies hereto agree to the following: I. PRIOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS. A. The Original IGA by its terms terminates upon the NRLG finding a primary facility to house the Crime Lab. Therefore. this Agreement shall replace and supersede the Original IGA only with regards to the provision of the Host Facility and the parties' agreement as to its operation and maintenance. The existing constitution, by laws and forensic -specific guidelines shall survive and shall remain as the operative documents for this Agreement. B. `Phis Agreement may be supplemented in the future as provided in paragraph VII.G. II. DEFINITIONS. A. ``Maintenance and Operations" shall mean building upkeep (both interior and exterior), janitorial for common areas, and grounds maintenance including but not limited to snow removal, debris removal, parking lot maintenance and necessary landscaping. As used in Section IV (A) this term shall be limited to the line item categories included in the May 9, 2012 "Crime I,ab Estimated O&M". The line item category "long-term maintenance" fund shall be used for building maintenance in the Crime Lab only. B. "Crime Lab" shall mean a regional laboratory facility for forensic disciplines. C. "Equal share basis" means that all agencies participating in the crime lab shall share equally in the costs. In the event the Participating Agencies amend this Agreement to include any additional law enforcement agencies, the cost structure shall be modified so that the costs shall always be shared equally between all Participating agencies that are parties to this Agreement. Likewise, if any Participating Agency wishes to terminate its participation in this Agreement, the costs associated for that agency shall also be terminated and reallocated to the remaining agencies. The remaining larticipating Agencies shall restructure the costs so that they are divided equally. The reallocation of costs among the Participating Agencies related to an increase or decrease in membership shall be effective beginning the quarter following such 2 membership change. No Participating Agency that terminates its participation in this Agreement shall be entitled to reimbursement of amounts it has already paid. D. "Host Facility" shall mean the facility used to house the Crime Lab, excluding portions of the building used for housing Weld County operations. F. "Utilities" shall include telephone, internet, gas, power, water, sewer, and trash collection. •11 PROVISION �'Ii HOST r\• /'•TT •IT\t1 W1Cfl CRIME f • •'\ 1W♦ • • t% • • lit. PRc J V lSIOlN O 11Th 1 Pf1LiL1 l Y FOR CRIME, 111us. weia county agrees to be the "Host Agency" and to thereby provide the Host Facility and allow each Participating Agency the use thereof, according to the terms of this IGA. A. Host Facility Maintenance. Weld County shall either provide for or arrange for the provision of all building maintenance for the Host Facility, paying the cost thereof Weld County shall have complete discretion as to the level of and elements included in the Crime Lab Maintenance and Operations. B. Availability of Grant Funds. The Participating Agencies acknowledge and agree that if any grant funds are available to pay for any construction and annual operation and maintenance costs which are the subject of this Agreement, such funds shall be applied prior to any contribution requirements from any of the Participating Agencies. C. Utilities. Utility costs for the Crime Lab area of the Host Facility shall be paid by all of the Participating Agencies on an "equal share" basis. D. Information Technology Resources. All fiber connectivity to the Crime Lab must be previously approved by and installation coordinated with Weld County Information Technology. No computer services, including internet connections, shall be provided by Weld County. Crime Lab computer systems and their maintenance shall be the responsibility of the Participating Agency that owns the computer system. Technical support for computer systems shall be the responsibility of the owning Participating Agency. however, any technical support and/or any computer systems shall meet the standards set forth by Weld County. L. Requests for Special Interior Finish, Furnishings and Utilities/Settings at the Crime Lab. The NRLG may request to Weld County that specific interior finish, furnishings, or utilities/settings be included in the Crime Lab. Requests that are granted and specific interior finish, furnishings, or utilities/settings constructed shall be paid for by all of the Participating Agencies on an "equal share" basis. F. Improvements to Host Facility. Improvements to the Host Facility that are deemed necessary by the NRI,G for the proper functioning of the Crime Lab shall be submitted to Weld County for approval. Upon approval of such improvements by Weld County, they shall be constructed and the costs paid for by all of the Participating Agencies on an "equal share" basis. 3 G. Insurance. Weld County shall provide insurance on the Host Facility and its contents. Each Participating Agency shall insure any equipmentor computer systems it stores or uses at the Crime Lab. II. Divestment of Ownership of Crime Lab or Determination of Change of Use by Weld County. Weld County shall have complete discretion regarding its divestment of ownership of the Ilost Facility, or of Weld County's determination to change the use of the I lost Facility and Crime Lab. Upon divestment or change of use, Weld County shall not then be obligated to provide a replacement Crime Lab, and shall have no obligation to the Participating Agencies for expenses they may incur as the result of having to vacate the Crime Lab upon such divestment or change of use. IV. SHARING OF COSTS AND BILLING: Each Participating Agency agrees to pay the amounts set forth below for its use of the Host Facility and Crime Lab. A. Cost of Host Facility Maintenance and Operations. Participating Agencies shall pay equal shares of the Crime Lab Maintenance and Operations monthly costs. The costs attributable to the NRLG for Crime Lab maintenance and operations shall be the total cost for the Host Facility Maintenance and Operations less an amount attributable to that portion of the building used by Weld County and less any grant proceeds which are available for Maintenance and Operation of the Crime Lab. Weld County shall, on an annual basis, meet with each Participating Agency to review their equal share of the Crime Lab Maintenance and Operations. B. Cost of Constructing Approved Requests for Specific Interior Finish, Furnishings, or Utilities/Settings, and Necessary Improvements. Participating Agencies shall pay equal shares of the costs of constructing approved requests for specific interior finish, furnishings, or utilities/settings, and necessary improvements. "Equal shares" shall mean the total costs of said construction, less an amount attributable to that portion of the building used exclusively by the Weld County Coroner and Weld County Paramedic Service, divided equally among the Participating Agencies. C. Billing of Participating Agencies. Weld County shall bill the Participating Agencies quarterly for the equal shares of costs as set forth above of Crime Lab Maintenance and Operations and of constructing approved requests for specific interior finish, furnishings, or utilities/settings, and necessary improvements. All such bills shall paid by the Participating Agencies within sixty (60) days of the date of billing (date the bill is sent to the Participating Agency). If Weld County does not receive a Participating Agency's payment within sixty (60) days of the date of billing, the non- paying Participating Agency's right to access the Host Facility and utilize the Crime Lab shall be immediately terminated, which may be enforced by injunction ordered by the Weld District Court. 4 V. USE OF CRIME LAB: Use of the Crime Lab by the Participating Agencies shall be in accordance with the reasonable rules and regulations established by the NRLG, and by reasonable rules of usage of the Host Facility established by Weld County. VI. TERMINATION: A. Termination Due to Non -Payment. The right of a Participating Agency to access the Bost Facility and utilize the Crime Lab shall be immediately terminated upon non- payment of its equal share of Host Facility Maintenance and Operations costs within sixty (60) days of the date of billing, as provided for in Section IV. C., above, or upon violation of rules and regulations established by the NRLG or Weld County, as mentioned in Section V., above. Said termination of rights may be enforced by injunction ordered by the Weld District Court. B. Termination of Use by Participating Agency. Any Participating Agency may terminate its right to access the Host Facility and utilize the Crime Lab upon providing notice of such termination and withdrawal from this IGA to all other Participating Agencies received at least twelve (1 2) months prior to the intended date of termination. The terminating Participating Agency shall be obligated to pay its equal share as defined above to Weld County through the intended date of termination. Any Participating Entity that has terminated and then desires to re-enter this Agreement and thereby resume using the Crime Lab shall, prior to resuming such use, be required to pay to Weld County the equal share of the Crime Lab Maintenance and Operations that it would have paid during the time of its absence from the Agreement. C. "Termination by Weld County. Weld County may terminate this IGA, or divest ownership or make a determination in change of use, at any time upon providing notice of such termination to all other Participating Agencies at least eighteen (18) months prior to the intended date of termination. D. Division of Assets. 1. Termination of Use by Participating Agency. Upon termination by a Participating Agency, the Participating Agency shall be entitled to remove all furnishings and equipment which were wholly purchased by that Participating Agency. 'The Participating Agency shall not be entitled to recovery of any costs that were directed towards jointly purchased equipment, furnishings, interior finishes, or their share of Host Facility maintenance costs. 2. Termination by Weld County. Upon termination by Weld County, the NRLG shall be entitled to remove all furnishings and equipment which were purchased jointly by the NRLG and the Participating Agencies shall be entitled to remove all furnishings and equipment which were wholly purchased by the respective Participating Agency. The NRLG shall either relocate the furnishings and 5 equipment to another agreed upon Crime Lab facility or the NRLG shall determine an equitable division of these assets among the Participating Agencies. VII. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS: A. Independent Participating Agencies. Participating Agencies agree that they are independent of one another, and that each Participating Agency's agents or employees are not, nor shall they be deemed to be, agents or employees of the other Participating Agencies for any purpose. The Participating Agencies shall have no authorization, express or implied, to bind each other to any agreement, liability, or understanding with respect to the Host Facility or the Crime Lab. B. Insurance and Indemnification. Each Participating Agency shall provide Weld County with proof of insurance or evidence of sell -insurance covering its equipment and furnishings located at the Crime Lab. Each Participating Agency shall defend and indemnify the other Participating Agencies, their officers and agents, from and against loss or liability arising from its acts, errors or omissions arising from its use of the Crime Lab. Each Participating Agency shall carry necessary workers' compensation insurance to cover its employees who use the Crime Lab and provide proof of such workers' compensation insurance to Weld County. C. Non -Assignment. No Participating Agency may assign or transfer its right to access the IIost Facility or use the Crime Lab to another person or entity. D. Interruptions. No Participating Agency shall be liable to the other for delays or inability to use the Crime Lab caused by acts, errors or omissions of the Participating Agency arising from its use of the Crime Lab, or arising by acts of God, fires, strikes, war, flood, earthquakes or governmental actions. E. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this IGA shall be in writing and shall be mailed or delivered to the other party at that party's address as stated above. F. Compliance. This IGA and the provision of services hereunder shall be subject to the laws of Colorado. G. Entire Agreement/Modifications. This IGA contains the entire agreement between the Participating Agencies with respect to the subject matter contained in this IGA. This instrument supersedes all prior negotiation, representation, and understanding or agreements with respect to the subject matter contained in this IGA. This IGA may be changed or supplemented only by a written instrument signed by the Participating Agencies. II. Funding Contingency. No portion of this IGA shall be deemed to create an obligation on the part of any participating agencies to expend funds not otherwise appropriated or budgeted for. 6 I. Severability. If any term or condition of this IGA shall be held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this IGA shall be construed and enforced without such provision, to the extent that this IGA is then capable of execution within the original intent of the Participating Agencies. J. Governmental Immunity. No portion of this IG.A shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the Participating Agencies or their officers or employees may possess. K. No Third Party Beneficiary. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this IGA, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the Participating Agencies and nothing in this IGA shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this IGA. It is the express intention of the Participating Agencies that any entity other than the Participating Agencies receiving services or benefits under this IGA shall be an incidental beneficiary only. (Appropriate signatures of each Participating Agency.) (End of text on page.) (This Agreement supersedes that which was approved by the Board of County !� • P\il_1 1 _____A__ ♦ _A MIA '1l)t'1 LL_--__�L T1,_. U__LZ�� AT_ 1A1l 11111 �.UlIlII11��lUIICr1 Ul VVCIU l..Uu11L�' Oil 'August h7, LUIGI LHI UUgu JXVSULUllUL nu. LU1I-LJL7.) 7 INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT REGARDING A STAND-ALONE FACILITY FOR FORENSIC DISCIPLINES FOR TIIE NORTHERN REGIONAL LAB GROUP a �� Dated this -day of Cat , 2012 WELL) COUNTY: ATTEST: Clerk to the Board By. Deputy Cl = to the Bo The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Sheriffs ffice and the 19th Judicial District Attorney's flee y 8 Sean P. Conway, Chairman C JUL `9 2012 Esther Gesick From: Bruce Barker Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 10:25 AM to: CTb Subject: Revised Crime Lab Agreement Attachments: IGA for use of Weld County Building for Regional Crime Lab Final 6-18-2012.docx We need to get this on the agenda for approval, but it can wait until 7/9/12. After Weld, Loveland, and Greeley approved the agreement in August, 2011, Fort Collins and Larimer made some slight changes in the version they approved. The attached has all of those changes. So, this needs to supersede the one approved by the Board on August 29, 2011. Bruce T. Barker, Esq. Weld County Attorney P.O. Box 758 1150 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80632 (970) 356-4000, ext. 4390 Fax: (970) 352-0242 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is attorney privileged and confidential, or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2012-1706 1 Appendix C Letter of Consultation US Department of Interior United States Department of the Interior FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE Ecological ical Services Colorado Field Office P.O. Box 25486 DFC (65412) Denver, Colorado 80225-0486 FishL itti IJJ)LWU tir:xv �� IN REPLY REFER TO: ES/CO: T&E / Weld County / U.S. DOJ / Weld County Regional Forensics Laboratory TAILS: 06E24000 -2013=1'A-0350 Win 15 2013 Ronald Arndt Director, Northern Colorado Regional Forensics Laboratory Weld County Sherriff s Office 1950 "O" Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 Dear Mr. Arndt: Thank you for contacting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) regarding the Weld County Sheriffs proposed Northern Colorado Regional Forensics Laboratory in Weld County, Colorado. The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs requests that you evaluate the construction of the new laboratory in an environmental assessment under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) before administering Federal grants for its construction and operation. You used our online ECOS-IPaC application to download a list of federally listed species potentially present within the proposed project area on March 5 and requested our technical assistance on March 14, 2013. Your environmental assessment determined that the proposed project area lacks habitats for federally listed species. Therefore, you request concurrence with your determination that the construction and operation of the new forensics laboratory will not likely impact federally listed species. In response to your request, we prepare these comments under the authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). The Weld County Sheriffs proposed regional forensics laboratory will occupy 0.46 acre of previously disturbed agricultural fields and sparsely vegetated soils zoned as part of the Greeley Tech Center. The new facility will be located approximately 3 miles to the southeast of the City of Greeley and 0.2 mile to the south of U.S. Highway 34 along 17th Avenue (-104.863901 °; 40.401894°). Cultivated agricultural fields surround the proposed project area with two existing warehouse buildings and parking areas situated approximately 200 feet to the west. The City of Greeley's municipal water system will provide water to the new facility. The City of Greeley is a member of the South Platte Water Related Activities Program (SPWRAP). Therefore, based on the information that you provided, we agree with your determination that the proposed project is not likely to impact federally listed species. Should your project plans change, or if the distribution of federally listed species changes, the Service may reconsider this Thkc P l DES Earl INAM ER ti z Page 2 determination. Because species distributions and habitats change over time, this clearance is valid for one year from the date of this letter. If work has not commenced within one year, please contact our office to request an extension and reference TAILS code 06E24000 -2013 -TA - 0350. We appreciate the opportunity to work with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Weld County Sheriff's Office on this construction project. If the Service can be of any additional assistance, please contact Craig Hansen of the Colorado Field Office at (303) 236-4749, Thank you for your concern for natural resources. Sincerely, /044404--N--c c>2t: Susan C. Linner Colorado Field Supervisor cc: USFWS, Colorado Field Office, Craig Hansen J -i ✓- ads o • Lnited States Department of the Interior F1SI-I AND WILDLIFE SERVICE COLORADO ECOLOGICAL SERVICES FIELD OFFICE 134 UNION BOULEVARD, SUITE 670 LAKEWOOD. CO 80228 PHONE: (303)236-4773 FAX: (303)236-4005 URL: www.fws.gov/coloradoES; www.fws.gov/plattcrivcr Consu I tat ion Tracking Number: 06E24000-2013-SLI-0350 Project Name: Regional Forensic Lab US. PTsti 3t WILDLIFE SERVICE March 05. 2013 Subject: List of threatened and endangered species that may occur in your proposed project location, and/or may be affected by your proposed project. To Whom It May Concern: The enclosed species list identifies threatened, endangered. and proposed species, designated critical habitat, and candidate species that may occur within the boundary of your proposed project and/or may be affected by your proposed project. The species list fulfills the requirements of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) under section 7(c) of the Endangered Species Act (Act) of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). New information based on updated surveys, changes in the abundance and distribution of species, changed habitat conditions, or other factors could change this list. Please feel free to contact us if you need more current information or assistance regarding the potential impacts to federally proposed, listed, and candidate species and federally designated and proposed critical habitat. Please note that under 50 CFR 402.12(e) of the regulations implementing section 7 of the Act, the accuracy of this species list should be verified after 90 days. This verification can be completed formally or informally as desired. The Service recommends that verification be completed by visiting the ECOS-IPaC website at regular intervals during project planning and implementation for updates to species lists and information. An updated list may be requested through the EGOS-1PaC system by completing the same process used to receive the enclosed list. The purpose of the Act is to provide a means whereby threatened and endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend may be conserved. Under sections 7(a)(l) and 7(a)(2) of the Act and its implementing regulations (50 CFR 402 et seq.), Federal agencies arc required to utilize their authorities to carry out programs for the conservation of threatened and endangered species and to determine whether projects may affect threatened and endangered species and/or designated critical habitat. A Biological Assessment is required for construction projects (or other undertakings having similar physical impacts) that arc major Federal actions significantly affecting the quality' of the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4332(2) (c)). For projects other than major construction activities, the Service suggests that a biological evaluation similar to a Biological Assessment be prepared to determine whether the project may affect listed or proposed species and/or designated or proposed critical habitat. Recommended contents of a Biological Assessment arc described at 50 CFR 402.12. If a Federal agency determines, based on the Biological Assessment or biological evaluation, that listed species and/or designated critical habitat may be affected by the proposed project, the agency is required to consult with the Service pursuant to 50 CFR 402. In addition, the Service recommends that candidate species, proposed species and proposed critical habitat be addressed within the consultation. More information on the regulations and procedures for section 7 consultation, including the role of permit or license applicants, can be found in the "Endangered Species Consultation Handbook" at: littp:/ www.fws.gov/endangered/esa-library/pdf/TOC-GLOS.PDF Please be aware that bald and golden eagles are protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 668 et seq.), and projects affecting these species may require development of an eagle conservation plan (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/eagle_guidance.html). Additionally, wind energy projects should follow the wind energy guidelines (http://www.fws.gov/windenergy/) for minimizing impacts to migratory birds and bats. Guidance for minimizing impacts to migratory birds for projects including communications towers (e.g., cellular, digital television, radio, and emergency broadcast) can be found at: http:/'Www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/CurrentBirdlssues/Hazards/towers/towers.htin: http:; w ww.towerkill.com; and http:. \V Ww.Iws.govimigratorybi rds/CurrentBirdl ssues/I-lazardsltowers/comtow.html. We appreciate your concern for threatened and endangered species. The Service encourages Federal agencies to include conservation of threatened and endangered species into their project planning to further the purposes of the Act. Please include the Consultation Tracking Number in the header of this letter with any request for consultation or correspondence about your project that you submit to our office. Attachment r:J�[ A �V1L� of stab United States Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Project name: Regional Forensic Lab Official Species List Provided by: COLORADO ECOLOGICAL SERVICES FIELD OFFICE DENVER FEDERAL CENTER P.U. BOX 25486 DENVER, CO 80225 (303) 236-4773 http:/iwvv w.livs.gov/coloradoES httpliwww.fws.uov/platteriver Consultation Tracking Number: 06E24000-2013-SL1-0350 Project Type: Development Project Description: Building a regional lab facility, 19,996 square feet, within the city of grecicy. water supply from City of Greeley. http:/recos.tivs.govripae, 03'05/2013 01:54 PM Page 1 I United States Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Project name: Regional Forensic Lab Project Location Map: c . ♦ I Jut n. 1090 1t W 24th St Project Coordinates: MU LTIPOLYGON (((-104.8630776 40.40263201, -104.8631161 40.4013021. -104.8646825 40.4011518, -104.8647243 40.4025568, -104.8630776 40.40263201)), ((-104.8630776 40.40263201, -104.8630775 40.4026355, -104.8625786 40.4026548, -104.8630776 40.40263201))) Project Counties: Weld, CO http://ecos.tws.gov/ipac, 03/U S / 2)13 01:54 PM Page 2 prait p Waa.JLan United States Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Project name: Regional Forensic Lab Endangered Species Act Species List Spect�. lists are not entirely based upon the current range of a species but may also take into consideration actions that affect a species that exists in another geographic area. For example, certain fish may appear on the species list because a project could affect downstream species. Please contact the designated FWS office if you have questions. Colorado Butterfly plant (Gaura netn11el'iCYllla wilt coloradensis) Listing Status Threatened Least tern (Sterna untillcsn:ni) Population: interior pup. Listing Status: Endangered Condition(s): - Water -related activitiesittsc in the N. Platte. S. Platte and Laramie River Basins may affect listed species in Nebraska. Mexican Spotted owl (Strir orritklrtulis lucicicr) Population: Entire Listing Status: Threatened Pallid sturgeon (Scaphirltvirehus alhuti) Population: Entire t.istin,u Status: Endangered Condition(s): - Water -related activities/use in the N. Plane, S. Platte and Laramie River Basins may affect listed species in Nebraska. I'iping Plover (Charodrirrs rnc'lothrc) Population: except Great lakes watershed Listing Status: Threatened Condition(s): - Water -related activitiesruse in the N. Platte, S. Platte and Laramie River Basins may affect listed species in Nebraska. Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudconius ssp. preblei) Population: U.S.A. (CO. WY) Listing Status: Threatened http://ecos.tivs.govlipac, 03/05/2()13 01:54 PM Page 3 nl$(i v'l .acctsSIP:TLC II United States Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Project name: Regional Forensic Lab Utc ladies' -tresses (Shiranthes clilrrt ialic) I I sting Status: Threatened Western Prairie Fringed Orchid (P1aianthera praeclara) Listing Status: Threatened l oi;diiinn(s): - \Vance -related activities/use in the N. Platte. S. Platte and Laramie River Basins may affect listed species in Nebraska. Whooping crane (Gr-us americana) Population: except where EXPN Listing Status: Endangered Cunditilnl(,): - Water -related activities/use in the N. Platte, S. Platte and Laramie River Basins may affect listed species in Nebraska htth:!iec,,;. 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C.re,00-' re ;"FVD; Qeer1rrr.,e1 Estate .R.E • Qes,krr,al H.Qn (3erorty (R.M) 4ea,]e %al Low Density i R -L) Aeviens& 1ltecra m Density (R -OA) Qes+fentiel Motile NiR-MM, Other Municipal noundanes e EVANS c..j 3ARDeed Cr, e i.EPSEY w Appendix E Correspondence with Colorado Office of Archeology & Historic Preservation COLORADO HISTORICAL SOCIETY Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation 1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado 80203 Mr. Ronald •\rndr Weld County Sheriffs Office 1950 C) Street Greeley, CO 80631 March 14, 2013 Ite: Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory File Search No. 17541 A t your request, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation has conducted a search of the Colorado Inventor- of Cultural Resources of the project area as indicated on provided maps, located in the following area: PM T R Gth 5N 67\V ti 14 NW tl sites and t► surveys were located in the designated area(s). I t intorniltton on sites in the project area was found, detailed information follows the summary. If no sites or districts were found, but surveys arc known to have been conducted in the project area, sun'cy information follows the summary. We do not have complete information on surveys conducted in Colorado, and our site files cannot be considered complete because most of the state has not been surveyed for cultural resources. "There is the possibility that as yet unidentified cultural resources exist within the proposed impact area. Therefore, in the event there is Federal or State involvement, we recommend that a professional survey be conducted to identify any cultural resources in the project area, which are eligible to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places. We look forward to consulting with you regarding the effect of the proposed project on any eligible cultural resource in accordance with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Procedures and the Preservation and Protection of Historic and Cultural Resources (36 CFR 800). Please provide this office with the results of the cultural resource survey for our review of professional adequacy and compliance with regulations. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation at (303) 8.66-3395 or 3392. Thank you for your interest in Colorado's cultural heritage. Richard \Vilshusen Deputy State I listoric Presentation Officer for Archaeology Stare Archaeologist ICcvin Black Assistant State Archaeologist 'Information regarding significant archaeological resources is excluded from the Freedom of Information Act. Therefore, legal locations of these resources must not be included in documents for public distribution. Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hi Ron, Crank - HC, Robert [robert.cronk@state.co.us] Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:19 AM Ronald Arndt Re: file access request form Weld Co Sheriff_NorCo Forensic Lab.pdf Thanks for providing the maps. They were very useful. I've completed a search of that area and we have no records of sites having been recorded in that area or of surveys having taken place there. I've attached a pdf of our standard results letter which states this. Please let me know if you have any questions. Bob Robert Cronk Cultural Resource Information/GIS Specialist Colorado Historical Society-OAHP 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 ph 303-866-5216 Robert.cronk@state.co.us On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 9:26 AM, Ronald Arndt <rarndt@co.weld.co.us> wrote: I have attached the area with enough information that hope fully it is clear. I have also attached the form you sent with my signature. Let me know if there is anything else needed. I assume once you have an idea of what can be provided you will send me a statement that I can pass on to my accountants. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of 1 File Access Request July 10, 2008 A completed and signed copy of this form is necessary for access to both the electronic and hardcopy cultural resource files at the OAHP offices. Requests for information may also be submitted by telephone (303-866-5216), e-mail (file.search@state.co.us), or FAX (303-866-2711) and may require a signed user agreement prior to release of restricted information. Some of the information provided is confidential and may not be released to unauthorized individuals or organizations. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, locational information for all archaeological and paleontological sites and locational information on owner -restricted National Register property listings. If there is any question, please contact the landholding agency or OAHP. Individual's Name: Ronald Arndt Organization: Weld County Sheriff's Office/Northern Colorado Regional Forensic lab Address: 1950 "O" street, Greeley, CO 80631 Telephone: ((&))-356-4015 ext 3638 Reason for the Request: Section 106 Related X Other Project Name/Number: Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory: 2009-DI-BX-0263 and 2011-DD- BX-0017 Lead Government Agency: Office of Justice Programs Remarks/Special Requests: There are no buildings on the site other than ones erected in the last 10 years as part of the Greeley Tech Center. The approximate street crossing is 115 Ave and 24h Street. See attached aerials and USGS map. Please complete information on the following page in addition to reading and signing the agreement on page 3. Request Tracking To be completed by OAHP staff only Request Received by (OAHP staff). Date Requested: in house mail phone fax email Other Locations of archaeological resources provided? Yes No File Search ID Date Completed Fees File Search $ Photocopies $ FAX $ Rush Job $ Custom Search $ Other (specify) Cost $ Total Cost $ Invoice Number: Forms, Documents or Maps Requested List all documents, maps, site forms, images, etc., using reference numbers when possible. Attach additional pages if needed. Specify if any portion of the document was not released. Staff Assisting: Staff Comments: Compass access as a visitor (general times): F- Site / Document / Image / Quad Reproductions (Photocopies, provided? Describe. FAX, e-mail, etc.) Comments 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Request for Database Search County Township Range 1. 2. 3. 4. Sections UTM Reference (please specify datum; NAD 27 is preferred) A. /mE mN B. , mE mN C. , mE mN D. 1 mE mN Custom Search Description: User Agreement: OAHP Cultural Resource Files All individuals requesting access to cultural resource or paleontological records housed at the Office of Archaeology and Historical Preservation (OAHP) must complete and sign the following form prior to access. These records include but are not limited to forms, documents, maps, and images concerning archaeological, historical, architectural, and paleontological resources. The information provided on this form will help determine the nature and extent of the records that will be provided. Access to all or part of many cultural resource records is restricted. The criterion under which individuals may obtain access to cultural resource information is provided in OAHP's Dissemination of Information: Policy and Procedures, 1991 (revised 2002). As outlined in that policy, access to archaeological information by non - archaeologists is on a case -by -case basis and generally includes only select information. I request access to the documents, forms, photographs or maps listed on this form. I have read and agreed to the following conditions: I. Some of the information provided is confidential and may not be released to unauthorized individuals or organizations. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, locational information for all archaeological and paleontological sites and locational information on owner -restricted National Register property listings. If there is any question, please contact the landholding agency or 0AHP. 2. There are no guarantees as to the information's accuracy or completeness and it may change frequently. 3. The information provided concerns cultural and paleontological resources that are under the jurisdiction, ownership, or control of other entities, such as state and federal agencies, private individuals, and tribal governments. These properties may be afforded additional levels of legislative protection related to the restrictions on cultural resource information. The information will be used in compliance with applicable municipal, county/ state, tribal or federal laws and regulations. 4. Information provided in a digital format is to remain in the sole possession of the undersigned. If digital information is requested for use on a shared system, a signed statement detailing access and security on that system will be provided to OAHP prior to release of the information. OAHP staff will review the statement to determine the nature and extent of information to be provided. S. OAHP documentary and photo collections are available to researchers for personal and scholarly use. Material from these collections may not be published or reproduced, except that photocopies may be obtained under the fair use exception of the US copyright code. 6. Access to records does not constitute permission to enter onto or conduct investigations on any of the land for which records are provided. It is the users responsibility to obtain permission from the appropriate municipal, county, state, federal, or tribal officials, or private property owners, before instituting any investigations on, or related to, their lands. Copies of the products of such research should be sent to appropriate officials or landowners, and all permit terms and conditions must be honored. Both the State and the landowner may pursue causes of action against the user in the event the information is misused. 7. The absence of information concerning resources in a particular area does not necessarily indicate that none exist. The absence of information concerning resources in a particular location may be due to a lack of survey investigations in that area or incomplete information. 8. I understand that obtaining information on previously recorded cultural and paleontological resources does not constitute review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act or the State Register of Historic Properties Act. /1/4 Z1:7 Signature of User Date Appendix F Contact and emails sent and received from THPO - Weld County history Page 1 of 1 Tribal Directory Assessment Information .111,111 Contact Information for Tribes of Weld County, Colorado 1 Tribal Name County Name J Comanche Nation Weld This tribe's contact Information: Contact Name Title Mailing Address Work Phone Fax Number Cell Phone Email Address THPO Jimmy THPO P.O. Box 908 Lawton, OK (580) 595-9960 (580) 595- iirnmvaacomanchenahon.corn Y Arterberry 73502 ext.9618 9733 Johnny Wauqua Chairman P.O. Box 908 Lawton, OK (580) 492-4988 (580) 492-civah©comanchenation.con N 73502 3796 Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation Weld This tnbe's contact information: Contact Name Title Mailing Address Work Phone Fax Number Cell Phone Email Address THPO Jo Ann White P.O. Box 1182 Fort Washakie, WY (307) 332- (307) 332- vyhite io123(rtvahoo.com V 82514 6120 7543 Jim Chairman P.O. Box 396 Fort Washakie, WY (307) 332- (307) 332- northernarauahoL n1sn.com Y Shakespeare 82514 6120 7543 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma Weld This tribe's contact information: Contact Name Title Mailing Address Work Phone Fax Number Cell Phone Email Address THPO Lynnette Gray THPO 100 Red Moon Circle Concho, OK 73022 (405) 422-7622 (405) 422-1199 Idrav()c-a-tribes.orn Y Janice Boswell Governor P.O. Box 38 Concho, OK 73022 (405) 262-0345 (405) 422-8267 mgavtanac-a•tnbes.orcc N 2:,1 Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation Weld This tribe's contact information: Contact NameConrad Title Mailing Address Work Phone Fax Number Cell Phone Email Address THPU Fisher THPO P.O. Box 128 Lame Deer, MT (406) 477-6284 (406) 477- Conrad.fisher bchevennenation.car Y 59043 ext. 165 6210 Leroy Spang President P.O. Box 128 Lame Deer, MT (406) 477-6284 (406) 477-leroy.soar,a cheyennenation.com N 59043 6210 J Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation Weld This tribe's contact information: Contact Name Title Mailing Address Work Phone Fax Number Cell Phone Email Address THPO Floyd Azure Chairman P.O. Box 1027 Poplar, MT 59255 (406)-768-2382 (406) 768-3054 cultrestanemontel.net N Darrell "Curly" Youpee THPO P.O. Box 1027 Poplar, MT 59255 (406)-768-2387 (406) 768-3054 cujtresChne'nontel.net Y 1 http://egis.hud.gov/tdat/countyQuery.aspx'?state=Colorado 3/12/2013 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Jimmy Arterberry, Ronald Arndt Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:16 PM 'jimmya@comanchenation.com' archeological significance I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 1 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Jimmy Arterberry pimmya@comanchenation.com] Wednesday. March 13, 2013 8:56 AM Ronald Arndt RE: archeological significance -forensic lab Dear Mr. Arndt: In regards to the above referenced project, staff of this office have reviewed the information and determined that there are no properties affected by the proposed undertaking. If you require additional information or are in need of further assistance, please contact this office at (580) 595-9960 or 9618 Sincerely, Jimmy W. Arterberry, THPO Comanche Nation P.O. Box 908 Lawton, Oklahoma 73502 (580) 595-9960 or 9618 (580) 595-9733 FAX This message is intended only for the use of the individuals to which this e-mail is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail from both your "mailbox" and your "trash." Thank you. From: Ronald Arndt [rarndt@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:45 AM To: Jimmy Arterberry Subject: RE: archeological significance Mr Arterberry, I have attached a goggle earth scan of the area for your review. I have circled the site of the building. As you can see there are three other buildings in the area and the land, zoned Moderate Industrial has been excavated relative to those buildings. I have thus far found no record of an archeological survey being done on the site (prior use was farmland) and no history of anything being unearthed as a result of the preparation of the land for the existing buildings. I am trying to get the assistance of the state archeological society to provide me with any records they have of site searches performed. I will keep you posted. Thank you for your quick response. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 1 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Original Message From: Jimmy Arterberry[mailto:jimmya@comanchenation.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 7:38 AM To: Ronald Arndt Subject: RE: archeological significance Good morning Mr. Arndt: We need a little more information to complete your request. Please send us an aerial view of the proposed site where the work will be performed, as well as the area of potential effect (APE) defined. In addition, we need to know if the site has been previously disturbed and if an archeological survey has been performed or is necessary, as determined by the undertaking itself. Finally, we would like to know if you've done a site search to determine of there are any known archeological sites in or near the area as identified through the state archeological database. Once we have received this information we can process your request. If you have any questions, I can be reached at the numbers below. Jimmy W. Arterberry, THPO Comanche Nation P.O. Box 908 Lawton, Oklahoma 73502 (580) 595-9960 or 9618 (580) 595-9733 FAX This message is intended only for the use of the individuals to which this e-mail is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail from both your "mailbox" and your "trash." Thank you. From: Ronald Arndt [rarndt@co.weld.co.us] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:15 PM To: Jimmy Arterberry Subject: archeological significance Jimmy Arterberry, 2 I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 3 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Jo Ann White, Ronald Arndt Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:18 PM 'whitejo123@yahoo.com' archeological significances I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 1 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Lynnette Gray, Ronald Arndt Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:19 PM 'Ig ray@c-a-tribes.org' archeological significance I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 1 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Conrad Fisher, Ronald Arndt Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:20 PM 'conrad.fisher@cheyennenation.com' archeological significance I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 1 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Darrell Youpee, Ronald Arndt Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:22 PM 'cultres@nemontel.net' archeological significance I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 1 Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Subject: Ronald Arndt Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:07 PM 'Cultural Resources Department' RE: archeological significance Furnishing equipment and operating costs to a forensic lab building. Area of potential effect- Improving public safety in the region Office of Justice Programs Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Original Message From: Cultural Resources Department [mailto:cultres(Tnemontel.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 3:05 PM To: Ronald Arndt Subject: Re: archeological significance Please indicate the type of project area of potential effect and lead federal agency. Original Message From: Ronald Arndt <mailto:rarndtPco.weld.co.us> To: cultres(a)nemontel.net Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 2:21 PM Subject: archeological significance Darrell Youpee, I am completing an environmental assessment of a site for a forensic lab. I understand you are the THPO and so I am contact you referencing an area in Weld County Colorado, the western edge of Greeley. Highway intersections are Colorado state highway 34 and state highway 257. I USGS information. Between 40 degree 25 minutes and 40 degree 26minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes and 104 degree 51 minutes. USGC map: State Colorado: Map name is Bracewell. For the sake of privacy I am only looking to confirm there is no archeological significance relative to your tribe on this site. A response back to indicate there is no archeological significance at this site would be all that is needed. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Appendix G Comparison of mileage driven: Alternate A and E L 4-I c C) U fd 0 4-0 4-0 C) E a) J O E s 4-+ N L C 4474 U co 0 C CJ I E C located laboratory. C. •L N a1 C E co C tD C a) E a) 00 Co C E 0 a C) c kne u E C a) .— c .O a) C) C 0 12 E to 'D 011 C) C O co I- 0 n. C C, CJ U C C) v w one trip per lab includes al C) C) i t the CID N tiD C) `7- C_) U U C C D CUC v C t3C C d0 C ro t0 ro f0 i N c Y 4.1 CU CU 3 CJ 3 3 c 3 -0 �. L co ? 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N N E E E E E c0 C1 LL 0 U J O O O O N V LL J (J 3 O .-1 M ONO O I--1 0 0 0 0 0 m m m m m II I I, m m [C o0 V U V V V a O O O (11 ten LL J J (7 Ql Ln Mm r- 1 N al n M IL LL LL IL LL LL CC CC CC CC CC UUUUVU z z z z z z a O O o O aJ U C Cr >- a as a) C7 W 0 E CJ r U FCPS - Fort Collins Police Services FCPS- Latent - Fort Collins LCSO-Firearms - Fort Collins CBI Bio - Lakewood 0 U C 0 O L.9 s O 0 O v O 141 N N � C "D C -O (5 '> V' is: M > M Cl • v J ' LL cc W U Z lW C O ra O U >' a t a) .v c O N J W '- 6 -' LD C^ i1 ^W 0 '4- I-+ V 0 ▪ ns O CJ C t o 0 vi a) O 'n cw E ro • O ` tro i ,w > O • O- m t - C in t CU Q. ya) > vvii m C eD '0 u t.. . o U a •- ▪ GO. O • m w a C9 0J _-O t CJ 4J CJ • U re 0 a 3 ° c.9 Ca a C , O O 0 0 - w U Cl. a CO - CA.- -I J Un U 0 Appendix H FEMA Floodplain Ronald Arndt From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ron, Clayton D. Kimmi Friday, March 08, 2013 2:44 PM Ronald Arndt Clayton D. Kimmi RE: Floodplain Map for Crime Lab The FIRM that I provided you shows that the proposed crime lab site is not in a floodplain. Clay Kimmi, P.E., CFM Drainage & Floodplain Engineer Weld County Public Works 1111 H St PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632-0758 0: 970-304-6496 x 3741 F: 970-304-6497 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. Original Message From: Ronald Arndt Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 2:18 PM To: Clayton D. Kimmi Subject: FW: Floodplain Map for Crime Lab Clayton, I appreciate the map and it may be all that is needed for the person reviewing the EA. However, is it possible for you to state in an email that the site being considered is not within the 100 year floodplain or wetland. Thanks Ronald Arndt NCRFL Director Weld County Sheriff 1950 "0" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.4015 x 3638 CP 970.590.1902 Fax 970.304.6447 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain 1 APPROXIMATE SCALE I O I Lim FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP rn ;17 O E ` ^AA VI 0 A Z O gr.loCfli 1 C L O N J U1i • 2 r CD ▪ t - C▪ L cr 0 L.J Oa U') Z P J w W U = N O . 00 ▪ O O G W Co"? W CC a_ Q J, 00 LY fT▪ l O w N c O V m C • M E E E rt �4 15 ZJ �o F. • A V73 2 w�rrrn.w 4c„ a. Lci3 c o C P _ o, Li c ., E a c o cC. w E {tl��8 E O Cl } LLL p O O u ..c .c C C J 6 $gig, ''8 8 I �,3e�5 _• 03 r • m D • EEE Y c V _! c • c i S cc, O le aCrott • L Et &L.5 -u o °F— • 1). E !t SIC p o E c �. c • v E b s EtC C. `o 'c C) — O X c a ct CL a O a_ CO CD t_ U 1JVbl 7.6 tp f 1 I t Appendix I Weld County Historical Sites Weld County Ault Briggsdale Eaton Erie Fort Lupton Gr. Grover Johnstown Keenesburg Keota Kersey Longmont Lucerne Mead Milliken Nunn Platteville Stoneham Wiggins Windsor Back to Listings by County Greeley Clubhouse / Student Union University of Northern Colorado Campus National Register 10/29/2008, 5WL.5840 The 1916 Student Union stands as an important record of New Deal construction programs in eastern Colorado, reflecting the extensive assistance the Colorado State College of Education (now UNC) received from the PWA to remake its campus during the 1930s. The building was the center of social life for the students of the College hosting events such as teas, mixers, dances, and banquets. It was also important in the history of the college as the first building constructed specifically for women. The original Clubhouse reflects Craftsman design while the Student Union expansion in 1939 exhibits Collegiate Gothic style. The property is associated with the New Deal Resources on Colorado's Eastern Plains Multiple Property Submission. Full nomination (PDF, 2.12 MB). Coronado Building 900-920 9th Ave. State Register 6/12/1996, 5 WL.2284 The 1905 Coronado Building is associated with the development and evolution of Greeley's downtown and with Dr. Ella Mead and architect Bessie Smith, two women important to the community's social history. Smith's design is an important local example of early 20th century commercial architecture. First Baptist Church 10th Ave. at 11th St. National Register 11/25/1987, 5WL.1251 The 1911 First Baptist Church, a rectangular plan building on a raised foundation, topped by an unenriched parapet in a Neoclassical style, was designed by architect T. Robert Wieger. 4 First Methodist Episcopal Church 501 Walnut St. National Register 7/7/2004, 5WL.2495 The 1915 First Methodist Episcopal Church in Windsor is an excellent ecclesiastical example of Classical Revival and a well-preserved example of high style architecture applied in a small town setting. Nebraska architect John R. Smith designed the building. The church interior contains typical design elements of the Akron Plan, along with an unusual and complex star -shaped coffered sanctuary ceiling with pendant lights and a central octagonal stained glass dome. The original building connects through a narrow passage to a sensitively designed 1995 Postmodern style addition. Glazier House 1403 9th Ave. National Register 2/5/1991, 5WL.1768 The Glazier House is a two-story wood frame Queen Anne style residence built in 1902 by J.A. Woodbury, a talented builder and craftsman in Greeley, for I.O. Grazier, a Greeley jeweler. Glazier's wife, Clara, is said to have designed the essentially unaltered residence. Greeley Downtown oughly bounded by 8th St. on the north, 8th Ave. on the east, 9th St. on the south, and 9th Ave. on the west National Register 7/24/2008, 5WL.5652 The historic district represents much of the commercial history and development of Greeley. Downtown commercial activity began in earnest in 1880. The area formed the community's hub as the home to restaurants, retail stores, hotels, law and medical offices, grocers, real estate offices, pharmacies, and other establishments, as well as the Weld County Courthouse, all significant to Greeley's commercial development. From locally owned businesses to regional and national chain stores, the district reflects the evolution of Greeley from its establishment as a small rural town to a commercial center for northeastern Colorado. By 1958, the growth of the city and movement of businesses away from the downtown led to remodeling and new construction in downtown. Recent historic building restorations have accompanied renewed economic activity signaling the beginning of a new phase of commercial history in Greeley's downtown district. (2007 photograph.) Full nomination (PDF, 57.78 MB). Greeley High School (Greeley Central) 1515 14th Ave. State Register 3/10/1999, National Register 4/15/1999, 5 WL.2916 The 1927 three-story Late Gothic Revival style brick building was designed by Denver architect William N. Bowman, in conjunction with Greeley architect Sidney G. Frazier. The exterior remains virtually as constructed, and the building remains in use as part of the Greeley Central High School complex. Greeley Junior High School 811 15th St. National Register 10/11/2003, 5WL.2572 The 1938 Greeley Junior High School is the oldest surviving junior high school in the community. The Depression -era Public Works Administration, part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs, partially funded the school's construction. The building is the only known example of the Art Deco style in Greeley. The school is distinguished by its high standards of construction craft and its extensive use of terra cotta ornamentation. The building is the work of Sidney G. Frazier, Greeley's most significant historic architect. Greeley Masonic Temple 829 10th Ave. National Register 7/7/2004, 5WL.4159 The Greeley Masonic Temple is an important design of architect William N. Bowman. The 1927 Masonic building is his only known commission to have employed a modernist interpretation of Georgian Revival architecture. The building is also associated with the social history of a Masonic Lodge. As a fraternal order, the Masons participated in numerous community betterment activities in Greeley. Full nomination (PDF, 552 kb). Greeley School / Central Platoon School 1015 8th St. National Register 7/23/1981, 5WL.315 The school is a combination of two building periods -1895, when the high school was constructed, and 1902, when the grade school building was added. The 1895 building constructed on a stone and red sandstone foundation has pressed brick walls set in red mortar, with red sandstone trimmings. It was designed by Harlan Thomas of Denver in a variation of the Romanesque style. The 1902 addition is similar, yet subordinate to, the high school. Very little ornamentation appears in the overall design, following a conservative "no frills" guideline. The building is significant in that it reflects the response to educational needs of a growing community in economically difficult times. Greeley Tribune Building 714 8th St. National Register 4/18/2007, 5 WL.2573 The Greeley Tribune newspaper operated out of this building from the completion of construction in 1929 until 1986. The Tribune was the main source of information for the rural agricultural region in and around Greeley, providing not only local stories but also national and international news. The newspaper saw significant expansion during its occupation of the building. The Tribune is Weld County's oldest newspaper and one of the oldest businesses in Greeley, having been started in 1870. Sidney Frazier, counted among Greeley's noted architects, designed the excellent local example of the Beaux-Arts style. The building exhibits many of the characteristic features of the style including a symmetrical facade, terra cotta ornamentation in the pilasters and cartouche, the semi -circular ironwork canopy, and an entablature with dentils and egg -and -dart molding topped with decorative urns. (2006 photograph.) Full nomination (PDF, 396 kb). Greeley Union Pacific Railroad Depot 7th Ave. & 9th St. National Register 11/4/1993, 5WL.764 Architect Gilbert Stanley Underwood designed the 1929 Greeley depot. Underwood is best known for the Rustic style buildings he designed for the Union Pacific and the National Park Service in Bryce Canyon, Zion, Yosemite, and Grand Canyon National Parks. The Greeley depot is the only known example of Underwood's work in Colorado. The property is associated with the Railroads in Colorado, 1858-1948 Multiple Multiple Property Submission. Meeker House (Meeker Memorial Museum) 1324 9th Ave., NW National Register 2/26/1970, 5WL.566 Nathan C. Meeker, founder of Union Colony, later known as Greeley, built the two-story adobe structure in 1870. Meeker had been the agricultural editor for Horace Greeley's newspaper, the New York Tribune, and he acted on his supervisor's famous pronouncement "to go west young man." Nettleton -Mead House 1303 9th Ave. National Register 4/2/2002, 5WL.2575 The two-story wood frame Italianate style house is one of the few intact residences dating from the early years of the Union Colony established by Nathan Meeker in 1870. Edwin S. Nettleton designed several early canals that brought critical irrigation water to the farmlands and urban homesteads of the colony. His canals, perhaps more than any other single factor, led to the initial success and sustained growth of the community. Dr. Ella Avery Mead, the first female doctor in the Greeley area, practiced from 1905 into the 1940s. She dedicated her professional life to the improvement of children's and women's health. As the City Health Officer for Greeley she enforced quarantine laws, instituted milk inspections, and implemented a health screening system in the area's public schools. SLW Ranch 27401 Weld County Road 581/2, Greeley vicinity National Register 3/15/1991, 5 WL.805 The SLW ranch complex consists of a ranch house, coal house, ice house, barn, corral, storage, and feeding areas. The ranch house, a large, two-story frame dwelling over a stone cellar, was built in 1888 by Robert Hall for Lyulph Ogilvy. The ranch represents a variety of developments in the area from its association with the movement of Scottish investors in western ranch lands, the Percheron-Norman Horse Co., which supplied horses to meet the needs of farm and city dwellers, to the development of the cattle industry in the 20th century. The property is associated with the Historic Farms and Ranches of Weld County Multiple Property Submission. University of Northern Colorado Campus Residential District University of Northern Colorado State Register 12/9/1998, 5WL.2883 The district represents part of the evolution of the college from the Colorado Normal School to the University of Northern Colorado. Architecturally, the central campus area includes a variety of residential buildings, constructed between 1921-1936, employing Germanic half-timbering and Bavarian influenced styles as executed by a number of prominent architects, including: William Ittner, F.W. Ireland, Jr., Robert Lindstadt, and William Bowman. Von Trotha-Firestien Farm Greeley vicinity National Register 5/12/2009, 5 WL.5983 The Von Trotha-Firestien Farm is associated with the development of irrigated farming and livestock feeding in Weld County. Extant resources represent over 109 years of European settlement in the Bracewell area, with over 93 years directly associated with the Von Trotha and Firestien families. The resources directly correlate to the stages of technological and economic development of agriculture in northeastern Colorado, the most important being irrigation and sugar beet cultivation, both critical to the development of Greeley and Weld County. Additionally, the architecture and construction techniques represent those employed by farmers with limited means and materials. The medley of vernacular styles and materials reveal the extent to which the area's farmers could make do by recycling building materials, adapting and reusing buildings and structures and applying do-it-yourself techniques that met restricted budgets while adjusting to changing economic and technological circumstances. The Von Trothas dismantled three clay tile brick silos from other properties they owned and utilized the brick for the Bungalow farmhouse construction. The property is associated with Historic Farms and Ranches of Weld County Multiple Property Submission. Weld County Courthouse 915 9th St. National Register 1/9/1978, 5WL.567 Designed by Denver architect William Norman Bowman this impressive four-story building of Indiana limestone and marble was completed in 1917. Its Neoclassical design is unique in the Greeley area. White -Plumb Farm 4001 W. 9th St. State Register 6/12/1996, National Register 7/27/2005, 5WL.322 Listed as a Colorado Centennial Farm in 1986, the property is associated with the history of agricultural development in Greeley and Weld County. Several farm related structures remain on the site. The 1904 farmhouse is a well preserved example of the work of Bessie Smith, Greeley's first woman architect. Full nomination (PDF, 967 kb). Joseph A. Woodbury House 1124 7th St. National Register 5/17/1984, 5 WL.664 The Woodbury House is one of the best examples of a Gothic cottage in Greeley. The one -and - one -half -story wood frame residence, with a projecting central bay extending above the first floor to become a projecting gable, was constructed in 1870-1871. Joseph Woodbury worked as a builder, became Greeley's first fire chief, and was elected mayor in 1890 and 1897. back to the top Grover Grover Depot (Grover Museum) 600 Chatoga Ave. State Register 8/11/1993, 5 WL.777 The Grover Depot, a two-story rectangular frame building with a gable roof, was built in 1887 by the Burlington Railroad Company. The building is a rare Colorado example of a first generation, two-story railroad depot and may well be the only surviving example of its type in Colorado. It represents the important role played by rail transportation in the founding, growth, and long-term survival of many Colorado agricultural towns such as Grover. Grover Grain Elevator North of Chatoga Ave. along RR right-of-way State Register 3/13/1996, 5WL.2253 The circa 1916 Grover Grain Elevator, a well-preserved example of cribbed construction, stands as a reminder of the importance of the relationship between agriculture, commerce, and transportation to economic development in the Pawnee Grassland Region. The railroad right-of- way is still visible between the elevator and the Grover Depot. Hotel Grover 223 Chatoga Ave. State Register 9/13/1995, 5 WL.2223 The 1910 Hotel Grover played a role in the commercial development of the Grover community where it is both the longest continually operating and last surviving hotel building. It is also associated with education, having functioned as a district teacherage and informal educational center from 1950 until the early 1990s. Cora M. Morris & Company Building 501 Chatoga Ave. State Register 5/27/2010, 5 WL.1000 The Cora M. Morris & Co. Building is significant for its social history as well as its historic contribution to local entertainment and recreation. Originally built as a mercantile store in 1888, the town of Grover purchased the building by the mid -1930s for the Chamber of Commerce and community events. It offered the building to the community for dances and other events and referred to it as the Community Club. After a fire destroyed the front portion of the building in the mid -1930s, the owners and community repaired it for continued use as a gathering place. The Community Club served Grover and the surrounding rural areas as a venue for movies, dances, Thespian variety shows, benefits, family events, and an all around general meeting place for over 35 years. The period of significance begins circa 1939 when the owner repaired the damages from the fire and began using it strictly as a community club, and ends in 1975 when the Community Club sold the building, moving to a new location. back to the top Johnstown Anderson Barn 5255 Colo. Hwy. 60 National Register 10/6/2004, 5WL.4810 The 1913 barn is an excellent example of a gambrel -roofed barn using plain -faced ornamental concrete block for its lower level. Ornamental concrete block was a popular construction material in the first three decades of the 20th century and was often formed with hand -operated machines on site. This concrete foundation formed a strong base on which to erect the roof trusses for the complex gambrel roof. The transformation of the lower level from its original dairy operation to a horse barn resulted in the loss of some interior materials. However, the original concrete floor and center passage remain, as does the large hayloft. Full nomination (PDF, 2.46 MB). Jared L. Brush Barn 24308 Weld County Rd. 17, Johnstown vicinity National Register 10/16/1991, 5 WL.1072 The Jared L. Brush Ranch began in 1860 as one of the first ranches in the Big Thompson Valley. The barn was constructed in 1865 and continues to serve as an integral part of an operating agricultural complex. The vertical wood sided barn includes historic shed roofed additions on each side of the central bay, which is 2%2 -stories in height and has a steeply pitched gabled roof The utilization of wood pegged posts and beams, in conjunction with native wood and stone, in the barn's construction marks it as a rare surviving resource of its type dating from Colorado's pre -railroad and territorial periods. The property is associated with the Historic Farms and Ranches of Weld County Multiple Property Submission. Little Thompson River Bridge I-25 Service Rd., Johnstown vicinity National Register 10/15/2002, 5WL.2985 Constructed over the Little Thompson River by Gardner Brothers in 1938, the bridge is associated with the development of US Hwy. 87 north of Denver. Subsequently becoming the route for today's I-25, the highway served as a major north -south route, joining the major population centers along the western edge of Colorado's high plains. Designed by the Colorado Department of Highways and fabricated by Midwest Steel & Iron Works, the single span rigid connected camelback pony truss runs for 104 feet. The property is associated with the the Highway Bridges in Colorado Multiple Multiple Property Submission. Harvey J. Parish House 701 Charlotte St. National Register 4/14/2000, 5 WL.3174 Harvey J. Parish commissioned the construction of this house at the apex of his career in 1914. In 1902, Parish platted the town of Johnstown, which he named in honor of his son, and he served as the community's first mayor. The family residence is the most important local example of a Craftsman Bungalow style house. HI S TO R Y J -iata STATE HISTORICAL FUND For information about the State Historical Fund's participation in the preservation of this property see the Project Snapshot. (2005 photograph.) back to the top Appendix J Documents to reflect the history of planning for the Regional Lab .sleri_f.f Jo fin '13. Cookc December 19, 2005 Headquarters 1950 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80631 Ph. (970) 356-4015 Fax (970) 304-6467 Fort Lupton Substation 330 Park Avenue Ft. Lupton, CO 80621 Ph. (303) 857-2465 Fax (303) 857-3027 -Southwest Complex 09 WCR 24 i.,ongmont, CO 80504 Ph. (720) 6524215 Fax (720) 6524217 North Jail Complex 2110 "CT Street Greeley, CO 80631 Ph. (970) 3564015 Ext. 3922 Fax (970) 304-6461 SallitlWeld County James Keller, Director NLECTC — Rocky Mountain Division Denver, CO Dear Director Keller: 1 am writing to request any assistance that your Center can provide with the goal of establishing a multi -agency, full service forensic laboratory serving the northern Front Range region of Colorado. Weld County Sheriff John Cooke has an active interest in this topic, and has requested that I research what resources are available to study the issue thoroughly. I can be reached by phone: 970-356-4015 ext. 4652 (office) 970-590-1902 (cell) My email address is: 1pederson@co.weldco.us Please contact me if you want to discuss this topic in greater detail. Sincerely, Larry A. Pederson. Director Greeley -Weld County Forensic Laboratory c, t.cA to Olt p Northern Colorado Regional Crime Lab Group CURRENT MEMBERS Local Law Enforcement Agencies: Weld County Sheriffs Office Greeley Police Department Larimer County Sheriffs Office Loveland Police Department Ft. Collins Police Department Judicial Districts Weld County DA's Office I ,arimer County DA's Office State Law Enforcement Agency: Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Federal Agency: National Law Enforcement & Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC), a program of the National Institute of Justice, United States Department of Justice Private Entity: University of Denver SHORT TERM GOAL: To share local resources in order to create a collaborative DNA Lab using a cost share, resource pooling model. The lab will serve partner law enforcement agencies in Northern Colorado and focus primarily on analyzing evidence collected at crime scenes by officers in the field. Upon successful implementation of the project, the group will expand to bring in additional law enforcement agencies with similar needs. It is anticipated that agencies in Boulder County (e.g. Cities of Boulder, Longmont and Boulder County Sheriff) will be invited to participate within one year. LONG TERM GOAL: To expand the services available, using the developed model and lessons learned to include other disciplines such as latent fingerprints, forensic chemical analysis, firearms and ballistic testing and non -DNA serology analysis. It is believed that once success in establishing a working relationship and sharing of resources (human and financial) by the current participating agencies is known, expansion of the project will grow to include other forensic services where there is more demand than capacity at the State Level. HISTORY: Approx. five years ago myself and the lab director from Weld County were discussing the possibility of starting a full service crime lab in Northern Colorado complete with DNA analysis. The idea was to consolidate resources that the larger agencies in the region already had and expand it into a complete crime lab. After several years of running into brick walls Weld County and NLECTC joined forces to make this project a reality. It was initially decided that four law enforcement agencies (Weld County, Greeley PD, Loveland PD and Larimer County Sheriff's Office) and two judicial districts (Weld and Larimer) would get the project up and running, Ft Collins was just recently brought on board. The plan was to have NLECTC pay the salary of an analyst who is employed by the University of Denver to analyze property crime DNA evidence for the partner agencies. Just before we were ready to start the project CBI contacted me and a representative of NLECTC and requested a meeting between the Regional Lab Group and themselves. At this meeting CBI requested to be apart of the Lab Group. CBI suggested that the analyst work out of their lab using CBI's protocols and equipment. The Lab Group felt this was a win -win for everyone involved. CBI agreed to train the analyst in their Denver Lab and she will work alongside other analyst from CBI, however according to the MOU the analyst will only be working on the Northern Lab Groups property crimes evidence. In a nut shell what we have is a federal agency (NLECTC) paying the salary for an analyst who is employed in the private sector (DU) working in a State Lab (CBI) analyzing evidence for local agencies. The analyst will be trained by Oct. 2007 and will immediately start working cases. Once the DNA Lab is established we will be searching for grants and other monies to keep the project running and to expand it into the full service lab. We are looking for a location to erect a stand alone building to house this full service lab. Grants, earmarks, local agency funding and possibly private sector monies would be used for salaries, equipment and the building. This is most likely the only project of its kind anywhere in the country. It is a model of multi -jurisdictional cooperation and an example of what can happened when all levels of government and the private sector work together. Of significant concern is the recent decision by upper management at the National Institute of Justice to reduce the level of funding to the regional NLECTC centers by 50%. If this drastic budget reduction stands the project's viability may terminate prematurely as the funding from NLECTC will not allow a continuation of salary for the Mend$ Northern Regional Laboratory Group Building Working Group 11/12/09 9:00 AM Loveland Police Deparituent 810 E. 10`'' St., Loveland, CO Attendees: Representatives invited from the board and line staff Guests: Tony Janicek, Integrated Development Services. Inc. Tom Reznik, Realtec Realty Bruce Ivins, THK Associates Agenda topics Call to order, welcome, sign in Rob McDaniel Development of concept plan, feasibility study for a crime All laboratory building for Northern Colorado C O U, • Co C O • CO Weld County Training Center I Description: A new, one or two story, structure would be built on county owned land adjacent to the Weld County Training Center in North Greeley. The adjacent Training Center would serve as large meeting space without having to include this in the building. 24,112 North Greeley Adjacent to the Weld County Training Center County PUD. a c O U -O z N i CV Weld County Planning Building Weld County recently relocated its Planning Department, leaving a small building vacant in down -town Greeley. On 7/27/10, the digital evidence lab into the facility. There is the potential to house existing labs in that space with remodeling. 0 O O Down -town Greeley Down -town Commercial and Government Buildings. a 4-0 U Yes CU N N d Q! Iron Mountain Kia Building The Iron Mountain Kia building can be purchased and retrofitted to serve as a crime lab facility. The building is new construction which was only occupied for a matter of weeks before the dealership went out of business. An asking price has not been listed, however, the realtor has suggested that they recently rejected a $1 million offer. 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