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December 11, 2008
Board of Governors
Attention: Nicole Taylor
Colorado State University System
410 17th Street, Suite 2440
Denver CO 80202
Dr. Tony Frank
CSU Interim President
President's Office
102 Administration, Dept. 0100
Ft. Collins CO 80523
Deb Young
CSU Extension
4040 Campus Delivery
Ft. Collins CO 80523
JoAnn Powell
CSU Extension
4040 Campus Delivery
Ft. Collins CO 80523
OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-336-7204
FAX: 970-352-0242
915 lei STREET
P.O. BOX 758
GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
Dear Members of the Board of Governors, Dr. Frank, Ms. Young, and Ms. Powell:
On September 5, 1990, the Weld County Board of Commissioners entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with Colorado State University Cooperative Extension to jointly carry out the mission of
the cooperative extension program within Weld County. As required within this understanding, Weld
County and Colorado State Cooperative Extension agreed to carry out fundamental functions of this
program that represented the needs and values of the Weld County community.
As a criterion of this agreement, we are also required to annually review our participation in and the
effectiveness of this program. When faced with limited financial support, changes in demographic needs,
and modifications to agricultural practices, this responsibility of review becomes more important than ever.
As with all other programs and services provided by Weld County, we find it necessary for our programs
to result in value added results and influences. Program value, effectiveness, and engagement with our
residents are critical for ensuring long-term program support.
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Dr. Tony Frank
Deb Young
JoAnn Powell
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December 11, 2008
Weld County has acted in good faith in complying with the terms of this agreement. By your receipt of
this letter, we provide notice advising you that Weld County is "expecting major changes" within the
programs provided through this agreement. Our initial review, oversight, and critical conversations lead us
to affirm our ongoing support of 4-H Activities and the Weld County Fair. Our support for these programs
is unwavering. However, we find limited value with other cooperative extension programs presently being
provided. Many of the activities currently being provided by cooperative extension duplicate programs
being offered by the Weld County Department of Human Services, the Weld County Department of Health
and Environment, and the private sector.
For a period of sixty (60) days, we will continue to review and investigate this program. This 60 -day
period begins effective January 1, 2009. It is our intent to work cooperatively with existing staff in the
review of this program. We sincerely desire to work with representatives from Colorado State University
in this process. We hope to create a value based program for Weld County that satisfies and serves the
best interest of Weld County citizens. Should you have additional questions, please direct them to Monica
Mika, Director of Administrative Service. Ms. Milca can be reached at 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado
80631, or by telephone 970-356-4000, Extension 4210.
Very truly yours,
William H. Jerke, Chair
Rgbert D."Masden, Pro Tern
David E. Long
cc: Members of Weld Cotjnty Extension Service Task Force
Members of Weld C ty Extension Advisory Council
Members of Weld County Fair Board
Members of Weld County 4-H Foundation
Colorado Counties, Inc.
Colorado Farm Show
Don Warden
Monica Mika
Willia
m iamm F. Garcia
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