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RE: SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 85 COALITION
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 Weld County Board of Commissioners recognizes and values the
U.S. Highway 85 corridor as a regional economic development center and the backbone of northern
Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has a desire to work with municipalities and other counties to address
issues of safety and transportation, and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to send a strong message to our elected officials and state
and federal agencies that U.S. Highway 85 is important to the long-term health and wealth of the
region, and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for funding to improve safety, access, signalization, frontage
roads, economic development opportunities, long range planning and other efforts along the
U.S. Highway 85 corridor, the Coalition will advocate for funding and assist local entities to apply for
grants, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Weld County and the region to have a
coalition representing the U.S. Highway 85 corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board that full support and encouragement
is given to the U.S. Highway 85 Coalition and the Board of County Commissioners pledges to have
two members and staff support available for meetings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that it pledges to consider matching funds for
grants as a part of the budget process.
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RE: SUPPORT FOR CREATION OF U.S. HIGHWAY 85 COALITION
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by
the following vote on the 17th day of June, A.D., 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD C,Qt3N�Y, COLORADO
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David E. Long
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