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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ST. VRAIN VALLEY TRAILS
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
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 a Memorandum of Understanding for
the St. Vrain Valley Trails and Open Land Project among the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, CSU
Cooperative Extension, and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, commencing upon full
execution of said memorandum of understanding, and ending September 1, 2000, with further
terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of understanding, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of
understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding for the St. Vrain Valley Trails
and Open Land Project among the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the
Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, CSU Cooperative Extension, and the
Colorado Department of Local Affairs be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said memorandum of understanding.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 17th day of January, A.D., 2000.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
W D COUNTY, COLORADO
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CSU Cooperative Extension
Community Technical Assistance
150 F.29th Street,Suite 215
Loveland CO 80538
(970)6794502
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MEMORANDUM
December 20, 1999
TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Weld County Commissioners p<
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FROM: Tim Katers, Community Development Specialist
SUBJECT: St. Vrain Valley Trails Project
Attached is a revised memorandum of understanding describing work that the CSU/DOLA
Community Technical Assistance Program could undertake on behalf of Weld County.
Our assistance on the St. Vrain Valley Trails and Open Land Project would include:
�k meeting with County staff; Colorado Open Lands the S.W. Weld County
elected officials, and others as needed to clarify roles/expectations, and
review work products,
�k manage an open public input process,
�k identify alternative trail routes where necessary,
�k analyze alternative routes based upon environmental, ownership,
construction cost, maintenance cost, and other criteria,
�k prioritize trail route options,
�k develop detailed computer generated maps of the routes (including
alternatives), and
�k deliver all work in a bound document (25 copies and computer disks) to
Weld County.
I look forward to again working with Weld County, thank you for the opportunity.
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A partnership with the
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WELD COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Kai 6 PHONE: (970) 356-4000, EXT. 4391
PHONE (970) 336-7235
FAX: (970) 352-0242
915 TENTH STREET
' P.O. BOX 1948
CJune 7,2000 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
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COLORADO
Mr. Tim Katers
Community Development Specialist
CSU Cooperative Extension
Community Technical Assistance
150 E. 29th Street, Suite 215
Loveland, CO 80538
RE: St. Vrain Valley Trails Project Memorandum of
Understanding
Dear Mr. Katers:
On January 17, 2000,the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved, by
Resolution,the Memorandum of Understanding concerning the St. Vrain Valley Trails Project between
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs and Weld County. A copy of the Memorandum of
Understanding and the Resolution are enclosed. The Memorandum of Understanding included in Section
3, Period of Performance, a completion date of March 31,2000. I have been informed by Ms.Anne
Johnson of the Weld County Department of Planning Services that a completion date of September 1,
2000, is expected.
Enclosed are two copies of the Memorandum of Understanding. It is my understanding after speaking
with the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners that the original was sent to your office for
signature but never returned. I respectfully request that you and Mr. Don Sandoval sign the enclosed
originals, including initially the new completion date of September 1, 2000. Please send both signed
originals to me at: 915 Tenth Street,P.O. Box 1948, Greeley, Colorado 80632.
If you should have any questions regarding this letter or the enclosed, please feel free to call me at(970)
356-4000, extension 4390.
/Sincerely;
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Bruce
T, Barker
Weld County Attorney
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Anne Johnson
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
between
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
and
Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, hereinafter the Department, has
contracted with Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, hereinafter CSU, to provide
technical assistance in a 14-county area of Northern and Eastern Colorado, and
WHEREAS, Weld County, Colorado, hereinafter the Community, has requested assistance
through this program, and
WHEREAS, the nature and the scope of the services to be provided to the Community have
been agreed to, and
WHEREAS, the Department and CSU desire to assist local governments and political
subdivisions of the State that are experiencing social and economic impacts resulting from the
development of energy/mineral resource industries in Colorado, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to specify those services, the desired end products,
and the responsibilities of both the Department and the Community, in completing this project,
NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that:
1. Scope of Services. The project consists of one element: (1) development and analysis
of trail route alternatives along the St. Vrain Valley in Southwestern Weld County.
ELEMENT 1: CSU will work with local officials, staff, local governments,
Colorado Open Lands, and other interested organizations to
identify and prioritize trail route alternatives for the St. Vrain
Valley Trails and Open Lands Project. This work will include:
* Computerize mapping of trail system;
* Analysis of route alternatives based on environmental,
ownership, construction cost, maintenance cost, and other
criteria;
* Facilitation of open public meetings to gain input on trail
options and priorities for implementation; and
* Delivery of typical trail cross-section, intersection, and
signage designs.
25 copies of the final document incorporating all work products
and appropriate maps will be delivered to the community.
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2. Department and Community Responsibilities. CSU will provide the personnel and
administrative oversight to accomplish the objectives specified in the Scope of Services.
It is anticipated that the program will provide University resources to produce the work
products outlined above. Said resources will do all necessary research and prepare
documents in accordance with the needs and desires of the Community. Supervision of
the student resources and overall project responsibility rests with Tim Katers, a CSU
employee. Donald Sandoval will monitor the contract on behalf of the Department.
The Community will appoint a working committee charged with advising Department
and CSU personnel and reviewing both preliminary and final work products. The
committee will meet as necessary to provide guidance and oversight. The Community
will provide meeting space for the committee, working space for personnel when in
Weld County, and available information and data about the community as needed.
3. Period of Performance. This Agreement will be deemed valid by the authorized
signatures. The Scope of Services shall be performed by March 34, 2000. TK
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4. Project Budget. Costs incurred in carrying out the project are budgeted as follows:
REVENUES: $5500 Weld County
$5,500
COSTS: $4,200 Student / Faculty Resources
$ 500 Travel
$ 800 Printing
$5,500
Weld County is responsible for $5,500.00 of the costs listed above but not in excess of
that figure unless agreed to by all parties to this Memorandum.
5. Changes and Termination. The CSU technical assistance program, Colorado's
Department of Local Affairs, or Weld County may, from time to time, require changes
in the Scope of Services of this Agreement. In the event changes are required, they
must be made with the agreement of all parties. Either party may terminate this
agreement by giving written notice of such termination and specifying the effective date
thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the proposed date of termination.
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6. Indemnification. CSU hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, save, and
hold the County harmless from any and all liability, loss, costs, penalties, expenses,
attorney fees, litigation, judgements, damages, claims, and demands of any kind
whatsoever in connection with, arising out of or by any reason of any violation of this
agreement or of any law, ordinance or regulation by CSU, its agents, employees, and
subcontractors; or by reason of any injury or damage however occurring to any person
or persons whomever (including CSU, its agents, employees, and subcontractors); or
from any cause or causes whatsoever arising out of the performance of services
hereunder.
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01/17/2000
Barbara J. Kirk ever, Ch it Date
Weld County Commissioners
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Tim Katers, Comm. Dev. Specialist Date
CSU Technical Assistanc .rogram
Donald E. Sandoval, Regional Manager Date
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
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