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Approve Agreement for Lobbying Services and Authorize Chair Pro-Tern to Sign —
Colorado Legislative Services, LLC, dba Colorado Legislative Strategies
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 Agreement for Lobbying Services
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, and Colorado Legislative Services, LLC, dba Colorado
Legislative Strategies, commencing January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026,
with further terms and conditions being as , stated in said agreement, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said 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 Agreement for Lobbying Services between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and
Colorado Legislative Services, LLC, dba Colorado Legislative Strategies, be, and hereby
is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair Pro-Tern be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said agreement.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 24th day of December, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Excused
Scott K. James, Pro-Tern: Aye I \.
Jason S. Maxey: Aye -t; 4kt
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye ''o
Approved as to Form: ,„
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
This Lobbying Agreement('Contract") sets forth the terms of a contract for lobbying services between Colorado
Legislative Services,LLC,a Colorado corporation,dba Colorado Legislative Strategies hereinafter called
LOBBYIST, and the County of Weld,Colorado, a political subdivision of the state of Colorado,by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld,hereinafter called CLIENT.
1. The LOBBYIST agrees to provide the CLIENT legislative strategy and lobbying services which shall include
the following-the full-time,on-the-scene effort of the firm's lobbyists who will propose political strategy,
review pending legislation,assist the CLIENT in developing a position on legislation,track the legislation
through committee and floor action,articulate the CLIENT'S position to members of the Colorado General
Assembly,and count the votes which result from such activity. The LOBBYIST will also assist the CLIENT
in preparing testimony before legislative committees,drafting legislation,amendments to legislation and
documentation which will support both,and find sponsors and co-sponsors for CLIENT-sponsored
legislation.In addition,the LOBBYIST will communicate the CLIENTS position on legislation to appropriate
State Regulatory Agencies and their staff.
2. The LOBBYIST further agrees to,during the session of the General Assembly,help the CLIENT prepare
summaries of pending legislation and communicate with the CLIENT'S contact person on a need-to-know
basis.The LOBBYIST also agrees to make presentations to the CLIENT's membership during annual or special
meetings of the organization and to organize other presentations involving members of the Colorado General
Assembly as the CLIENT requires.
3. The CLIENT agrees to retain the LOBBYIST for a fee of$90,000.00,made payable in twelve(12)monthly
installments of$7,500.00,due upon receipt of billing statement.
4. In addition,the CLIENT agrees to reimburse the LOBBYIST for properly receipted expenses incurred by the
LOBBYIST for working with members of the Colorado General Assembly on CLIENT's business or with
CLIENT's officers and members during the contract period. All such activity shall be done in accordance with
all applicable legislative regulation.
5. Any additional services which might be required by the CLIENT of the LOBBYIST for lobbying municipal,
county or federal governments shall be agreed upon in writing by the CLIENT and the LOBBYIST in
advance.
6. The LOBBYIST will perform it's services under this Contract in compliance with all applicable law,including
without limitation applicable registration and disclosure requirements and all legislative rules regarding
lobbying.LOBBYIST agrees it is an independent contractor and that it does not become an employee of
County,nor is it entitled to any employee benefits from the County,as a result of the execution of this
Contract.
7. In the event the LOBBYIST requires the services of an attorney to collect any sums due under this
Contract,the CLIENT shall be responsible for the LOBBYISTS reasonable attomey's fees.
8. The CLIENT agrees to designate a specific contact person to the LOBBYIST for daily reporting purposes.
9. While the LOBBYIST will be working at the State Capitol full-time during the legislative session,the
LOBBYIST will be working for clients in addition to the CLIENT.However,the LOBBYIST agrees that none
of it's other clients will be in competition with or in an adversarial relationship to the CLIENT and that the
LOBBYIST will not use any of the information obtained in connection with its activities for the CLIENT 2025-3554
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adversely to the interests of the CLIENT. The LOBBYIST will maintain the confidentiality of those matters
communicated to u in confidence by the CLIENT.The provisions of this paragraph will survive the
termination of this Contract.
10. Either party may terminate this Lobbying Agreement with a sixty(60)day written notice to the other party. In
the event of such termination,compensation shall be pro-rated for that portion of the contract completed.
11. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this Contract,and all
rights of action relating to such enforcement,shall be strictly reserved to the undersigned parties and nothing in this
Contract shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other person not included in this
Contract.It is the express intention of the undersigned parties that any entity other than the undersigned parties
receiving services or benefits under this Contract shall be an incidental beneficiary only.No portion of this Contract
shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of any immunities the parties or their officers or employees may possess,nor
shall any portion of this Contract be deemed to have created a duty of care which did not previously exist
with respect to any person not a party to this Contract. If any term or condition of this Contract shall be held to
be invalid,illegal or unenforceable,this Contract shall be construed and enforced without such a provision,to the
extent this Contract is then capable of execution within the original intent of the parties.
12.This Contract shall be in force for a twelve(12) month period beginning January 1,2026 and ending December
31,2026,
The signature of the parties on the appropriate lines below indicates their intent to be bound by this Contract.
LOBBYIST: COLORADO LEGISLATIVE STRATEGIES(1410 Grant St.,Ste D-110,Denver CO 80203)
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Melanie Layton, Co-Owner Date
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Garin Vorthmann, Co-Owner Date
CLIENT: County of Weld, Colorado(1150 0 St., Greeley, CO 80631)
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Scott K. James, Chair Pro-Tern , Date
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