HomeMy WebLinkAbout820595.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND THE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE AND AUTHORIZA-
TION FOR CHAIRMAN TO SIGN SAME
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, an agreement between Weld County, Colorado and the
U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, concerning the
patrolling of recreation areas of the Pawnee National Grasslands
within the boundaries of Weld County, has been presented to the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, and
WHEREAS , the term of said agreement shall be from April 30 ,
1982, and continue for a maximum of 21 weeks , ending in September,
1982, as provided in the agreement attached hereto and incorpor-
ated herein by reference, and
WHEREAS , Weld County shall be reimbursed for costs incurred
in patrolling said Pawnee National Grasslands, and
WHEREAS, after review of the aforementioned agreement, the
Board finds that said patrolling would not detract from normal
patrol services and therefore, the Board deems that it is advis-
able to approve said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com-
missioners of Weld County, Colorado that the agreement between
Weld County, Colorado and the U.S. Department of Agriculture
Forest Service for patrolling recreation areas of the Pawnee
National Grasslands within the boundaries of Weld County be, and
hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be,
and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement.
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RE: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of
June, A.D. , 1982.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: 1/477/ 4FtAC i:v WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Cl rk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board Jo Martin, Chairman
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Deputy County Clerk Chuck Carlson, Pro-Tem
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Norman Carlson
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County Attorney Kirby
e K. Steinmark
DATE PRESENTED: June 16, 1982
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL PLAN
Reimbursable Services Requested by the Forest Service
This plan, made and agreed to this last day of April 1982 for the
maximum of 21 weeks beginning in April and ending in September, by and
between the Service and the Weld County Sheriff' s Office becomes part of
agreement between said parties dated April 30, 1982.
A. The Weld County Sheriff agrees to:
Provide uniformed Regular or Reserve Force Deputies fully trained
and certified by Sheriff of Weld County and marked vehicles to
randomly patrol in areas of concentrated public use as listed
below:
Patrols by Weld County
1. Crow Valley Recreation Area twice daily on Friday and Saturday
between 1800 hours and 2.400 hours, and once on a random basis
on any day Sunday through Thursday between 1800 hours and 2400
hours for a total of 87 checks @ $11.90 each.
Total Allocation $1,032
Patrolling Activities and Standards
2. Enforce Colorado State laws within their jurisdiction.
3. Secure any evidence for the Service and will report to the
Service any violations within the jurisdiction of the Service.
4. Provide public service to visitors within their capability and
manpower.
5. Dispatch additional Deputies within their manpower
capabilities for unforeseen or emergency situations upon
request of the Service. These additional services may be
reimbursed as agreed on by the Service and the Weld County
Sheriff' s Office as outlined in section B below.
Billings
6. Provide the Service with a billing for reimbursable services
outlined in clauses A-1 through A-5 above, once a month.
7. Statements provided for billing will be in sufficient detail
to allow the Service to tie these expenditures back to
reimbursable expenses and rate schedule contained in clauses
A-1 through A-5 above and will he certified by the Cooperator
who claimed expenses are current and proper.
B. The Service agrees:
1. To reimburse the Weld County Sheriff' s Office upon receipt of
satisfactory statements of expenditures in accordance with the
above schedule but not to exceed a total of $1 ,032 for this
agreement.
2. To loan to the Weld County Sheriff' s Office equipment as
needed and when mutually agreed to. A list of such equipment
will be attached to this plan as appendix when needed.
3. To reimburse unforeseen and emergency services when approved
by the Forest Supervisor at the rate of $7.00 per man hour and
50.25 per mile.
C. It is mutually agreed that the following shall be the designated
representatives of each party to make or receive requests for
services under this agreement:
1. For the Service:
Bernard Spanogle, or acting District Ranger
Pawnee National Grasslands
Greeley, Colorado
353-5004
Van Girard, Law Enforcement Coordinator
Arapaho and Roosevelt
Fort Collins, Colorado
Office: 482-5155
Home: 22.1-4240
2. For the Cooperator:
Rick Dill , Captain, Weld County
Greeley, Colorado
356-4000
Robert Workman, Lieutenant, Weld County
Greeley, Colorado
356-4000
James Hayward, Lieutenant, Weld County
Greeley, Colorado
356-4000
COOPERATOR SERVICE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE 7Wel County Commitsidner or ervisor
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
WELD COUNTY
Greeley, Colorado
AND
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
FOREST SERVICE
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
301 South Howes
Fort Collins, Colorado
Under the Act of August 10, 1971 , (PL 92-82) (16 USC 551a) .
Whereas, the Forest Service, hereinafter referred to as the Service, has
the responsibility for the enforcement of the Federal laws and
regulations relative to the National Forest System and other lands and
water administered by the Forest Service; and,
Whereas , the Service recognizes that public use of such lands and water
which are usually located in remote or sparsely populated areas, are
attracting large numbers of visitors; and,
Whereas, the Sheriff, Weld County, Colorado, hereinafter referred to
as the Cooperator, has the authority to enforce the State and local laws
for Weld County on such lands and water; and,
Whereas, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests are partially
located in Weld County for which the Cooperator has the
responsibility of enforcement of State and local laws; and,
Whereas, the Cooperator is limited by level of financing as to the
amount of protection, patrol , and investigation that can be provided at
the more remote areas within Weld County,
Now therefore, the parties hereby mutually agree that it is desirable to
cooperate in better utilizing the resources of both agencies while
providing for more adequate protection of persons and property as
follows:
A. The Cooperator agrees:
1. To continue to enforce the civil and criminal laws of the
State and County on lands and water within or a part of any unit of the
National Forest System within the normal scope of its duty without
reimbursement by the Service.
2. Upon specific request of the Service, to provide special
services beyond those provided under Clause A-1 for the enforcement of
State and local laws relating to the protection of persons and their
property in accordance with the operating and financial plan required by
Clause C-2.
3. To furnish the Service at intervals mutually agreed upon
itemized statements of expenditures incurred under Clause A-2 at the
rates established by the annual operating and financial plan in Clause
C-2.
4. To maintain accounting and performance records of the
reimbursable expenses set forth in A-2 in a manner that will facilitate
an examination by officials of the Service or other Federal officials
who may be required to examine such records. Such records will be
retained for a period of 3 years following the year the expenditures
were incurred unless disposition is otherwise agreed to in writing.
5. That all officers assigned to fulfill the services under this
agreement will meet the same standards of training required of other
officers in his jurisdiction or will meet the State Peace Officers
Standards of Training (POST) where they exist.
6. To follow required FCC procedure when Forest Service radio
frequencies are utilized. (Obtain a letter of agreement from the Forest
Service and file with the Federal Communication Commission. )
7. To furnish the Service in conjunction with the statement of
expenditures required by Clause A-3 a Cooperative Law Enforcement
Activity Report, 5300-5, identifying the number of crimes occurring on
National Forest System land. The report will follow the FBT Uniform
Crime Reporting groupings , Part I and Part II offenses. Offense and
arrest information will be combined and reported for each crime. The
report will separate the crimes handled under the cooperative agreement
from those handled by the Cooperator during regular duties.
B. The Service agrees, within availability of funds and established
Service regulations and policies:
1. To enforce the Federal laws and regulations relating to the
National Forest System lands.
2. To provide support and cooperation to the Cooperator in the
enforcement of State and local laws on lands and water within or a part
of any unit of the National Forest System.
3. To reimburse the Cooperator for the special or support
services provided under Clause A-2 at the rates established by the
annual operating and financial plan in Clause C-2.
4. To follow required FCC procedures when operating radio(s) on
Cooperator' s frequency. (Obtain a letter of agreement from the
Cooperator and transmit to the Interdepartment Radio Advisory Committee
(IRAC) , through the Washington Office. )
C. The parties mutually agree:
1 . To provide the maximum cooperation possible within the
availability of funds and established laws , regulations, and policies
governing the respective agencies that will assure the protection of
persons and their property on land and water within or a part of any
unit of the National Forest System.
2. To prepare and/or update annually an Operating and Financial
Plan specifying the service to be provided and agreed rates for
reimbursement. This plan when signed by both parties is attached to and
made a part of this agreement. Each party will designate in the plan a
specific individual and alternate(s) to make or receive requests for
special services under this agreement.
3. That officers and/or agents of the Cooperator performing
services under this agreement in enforcing state and local laws are, and
will remain, under the supervision, authority, and responsibility of the
Cooperator. Such services provided by the Cooperator and its employees
shall not be considered as coming within the scope of Federal employment
and none of the benefits of Federal employment will be conferred under
this agreement.
4. In connection with the performance of work under this
agreement, the provisions of Form AD-369, Equal Opportunity, attached,
are hereby included as a part of this agreement. On Form AD-369,
"Contractor" means "Cooperator," and "Contracting Officer" and
"Contracting Agency" mean "Forest Service."
5. No member of, or delegate to, Congress, or Resident
Commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or
to any benefit that may arise therefrom; but this provision shall not be
construed to extend to this agreement if made with a corporation for its
general benefit.
6. The period of this agreement shall be from the date of
execution until terminated by mutual agreement or on 30 days written
notice from either party to the other.
7. Any changes in the provisions of this agreement which are
necessary and proper will be made by formal amendment.
SERVICE
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
COOPERATOR FOREST SERVICE
l4f County Commissioner Forest ry s
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Date Da e
APPROVED:
Sheriff,
Weld `�ounty
Date 6/7/FL
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