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Home My WebLink About20051061 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS AND PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLAND AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOREST SERVICE 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 Amendment to the Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriffs Office, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, with terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS,after review,the Board deems it advisable to approve said amendment,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 Amendment to the Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement for the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriffs Office,and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, be,and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said amendment. 2005-1061 SO0026 Cr So oZo-uf) e9y ,c9'7-oS COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT FOR ARAPAHO AND ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS AND PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLAND PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 28th day of March, A.D., 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Al "Lt William H. J e, Chair cia9 lerk to the Board . M. J. eile, Pro-Tern _ ` r!Clerk to the Board EXCUSED Davi ong APP D AS T • Robe D. Masden ounty A rney EXCUSED Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 0,'� 2005-1061 SO0026 United States Forest Arapaho and 240 West Prospect Road Department of Service Roosevelt NF's Pawnee Fort Collins,CO �. Agriculture NG 80526-2098 File Code: 1580 Date: w1' 11905 JOHN COOKE, SHERIFF WELD COUNTY 910 10TH STREET GREELEY CO 80631 Re: FY05 Financial and Operating Plan to Law Enforcement Agreement Number 02-LE-11021006-016 Dear Sheriff Cooke: ( ) Enclosed are three original-signature copies of the referenced Agreement and Financial and Operating Plan for your review and acceptance. If this agreement is acceptable to you,please sign all copies and return them all to me at the letterhead address. Once I have obtained Dale McCormick's signature, I will return a fully executed copy to you. (x ) The enclosed subject material is your fully signed copy. A copy of the material has been retained for our records. ( ) The enclosed subject material has been reviewed and approved by the cognizant Forest Service officials. Please return one fully executed copy to me at the letterhead address. I can be contacted at 970/498-1172 or by fax at 970/498-1396 if you have any questions regarding this matter. DEBRA L. JENSEN Grants&Agreements Specialist Enclosures cc: Huff Currey Fiscal Caring for the Land and Serving People Printed on Recycled Paper O � 4 FS Agreement No. 02-LE-11021006-016, Modification 6 Cooperator Tax ID No. Cooperator Agreement No. EXHIBIT A AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT Between the WELD COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT And the U.S.DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,FOREST SERVICE ARAPAHO&ROOSEVELT NATIONAL FORESTS &PAWNEE NATIONAL GRASSLAND 2005 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING PLAN This Annual Financial and Operating Plan(Operating Plan),is hereby made and entered into by and between the Weld County Sheriff's Department,hereinafter referred to as the Cooperator, and the United States Department of Agriculture,Pawnee National Grassland,hereinafter referred to as the Forest Service,under the provisions of Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement#02-LE-11021006-016 executed on May 16,2002. This Operating Plan is made and agreed to as of the last date signed below and is for the period beginning April 1, 2005 and ending September 30,2005. I. GENERAL: A. The following individuals shall be the designated and alternate representative(s)of each party, so designated,to make or receive requests for special enforcement activities: Designated Representatives: Forest Service Representative Cooperator Representative Steve Currey John Cooke District Ranger Sheriff Pawnee National Grassland Weld County Sheriff's Department 660"O" Street 1950 O St. Greeley,Co. 80631 Greeley,Co. 80631 Phone: 970-353-5004 Phone: 970-356-4015 FAX: 970-346-5014 FAX: E-Mail:scurrey@fs.fed.us E-Mail: Alternate Representatives: Forest Service Representative Cooperator Representative Phil Huff Hank Rush Law Enforcement Officer Commander USFS Law Enforcement and Investigations Weld County Sheriff's Department 2150 Centre Ave Bldg. E 1950 O St. Fort Collins,Co 80526 Greeley, Co. 80631 Phone: 970-295-6719 Phone: 970-356-4015 FAX: 970-295-6798 FAX: E-Mail: phuff@fs.fed.us E-Mail: hrush@co.weld.co.us Page 1 oyOGS / FS Agreement No. 02-LE-11021006-016, Modification 6 Cooperator Tax ID No. Cooperator Agreement No. B. Reimbursement for all types of enforcement activities shall be at the following rates unless specifically stated otherwise: $0/mile patrolled Per diem rate is$0/day Wages at the prevailing rate of$35.00/hour. II. PATROL ACTIVITIES: A. Officers will patrol in 3-hour increments during the times and days listed. Time schedules for patrols will be flexible to allow for emergencies,other priorities, and day to day needs of both the Cooperator and the Forest Service. B. Ample time will be spent in each area to make residents and visitors aware that law enforcement officers are in the vicinity. Officers will make complete proactive patrols/contacts where they focus specifically on educating visitors about recreational target shooting and off-road vehicle regulations on the Pawnee National Grassland. Patrol the loop described below: From Highway 14, 1)County Road 57 north to County Road 96 2)County Road 96 east to County Road 59 Take Forest Road 59 south about 1/3 mile to the end of the road(popular shooting area) 3)Return to County Road 96 and continue east to County Road 61 Take County Road 61 south for one mile 4)Return to County Road 96 and continue east to County Road 63 Take County Road 63 north for one mile 5)Return to County Road 96 and continue east for about 1 mile to the two-track road on the south side of County Road 96 Take the two-track road to the south for about one mile 6)Return to County Road 96 and continue east to County Road 69 7)County Road 69 north for one mile to County Road 98 Take County Road 98 west for about 1/2 mile to the trees 8) Return to County Road 69 and continue north to County Road 104 9) County Road 104 west to County Road 57 10)County Road 57 south to starting point at Highway 14. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $4,167.00 HI. TRAINING: See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provision IV-J for additional information. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $0 IV. EQUIPMENT: See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions IV-J, IV-K and IV-L for additional information. Page 2 • FS Agreement No. 02-LE-11021006-016, Modification 6 Cooperator Tax ID No. Cooperator Agreement No. Total reimbursement for this category shall not exceed the amount of: $0 V. SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT SITUATIONS: A. Special Enforcement Situations includes but is not limited to: Fire Emergencies,Drug Enforcement, and certain Group Gatherings. B. Funds available for special enforcement situations vary greatly from year to year and must be specifically requested and approved prior to any reimbursement being authorized. Requests for funds should be made to the Forest Service designated representative listed in Item I-A of this Operating Plan. The designated representative will then notify the Cooperator whether funds will be authorized for reimbursement. If funds are authorized,the parties will then jointly prepare a revised Operating Plan. 1. Drug Enforcement 2. Fire Emergency 3. Group Gatherings This includes but is not limited to situations which are normally unanticipated or which typically include very short notice, large group gatherings such as rock concerts, demonstrations, and organizational rendezvous. VI. BILLING FREQUENCY: See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions II-I and III-B for additional information. Reimburse Weld County on receipt of satisfactory statements of expenditures on a monthly basis beginning APRIL, 2005. Send the original invoice to: Phil Huff Law Enforcement Officer U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations 2150 Centre Ave.Bldg E Fort Collins,CO 80526 VII. FORM FS-5300-5, COOPERATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY REPORT: See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provision II-G for additional information. Complete and furnish the Forest Service with Form FS-5300-5,to be included with the final invoice and received no later than October 31,2005. A blank copy of Form FS-5300-5 is included in the Operating Plan as EXHIBIT C. Page 3 FS Agreement No. 02-LE-11021006-016, Modification 6 Cooperator Tax ID No. Cooperator Agreement No. In witness whereof,the parties hereto have executed this Operating Plan as of the last date written below. _a� -O 979i 0r.Z. 319 C DATE . . .BEDWELL E S eriff 777 Forest Supervisor LD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE USDA FOREST SERVICE WILLIAM C. FOX DATE Special Agent in Charge,Region 2 USDA FOREST SERVICE The authority and format of this instrument has been reviewed and approved for signature. DEB JENS DATE Agreements Coordinator Job Code 1360-NFLE0205=$4,167.00 Page 4 • FS Agreement No. 02-LE-11021006-016 Modification 6 In Witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Operating Plan as of the last date written below: ` —Z >/� MAR 2 8 2005 Bill Jerke, Chair Date County Commissioner Attest: mia) okimariftir on 11861 tzp Deputy Clerk to the B41%‘'9O11. 17 � X111 7� Page 5 Hello