HomeMy WebLinkAbout841156.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: USE OF CONSERVATION TRUST FUNDS.
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, in accordance with SB119 passed in 1982 , 40% of
the proceeds of the lottery are earmarked for Conservation Trust
Funds in local governments, and
WHEREAS, the funds have to be used for the acquisition,
development and maintenance of new conservation sites or for
capital improvements or maintenance for recreational purposes on
any public site, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld desires
to establish a policy that will determine the best use of these
funds in Weld County to enhance the quality of life in all of
Weld County, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County
have received numerous requests for the use of the Conservation
trust Funds in Weld County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it shall be the policy
of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County that the
criteria for the use and allocation of Weld County Conservation
Trust Funds shall be as follows:
1 . To maintain and develop the two existing county parks.
2 . Projects must enhance the quality of life for the
citizens of Weld County.
3 . Projects must contribute to and complement the
economic development activities of Weld County.
4 . Projects must have a county-wide impact or
significance.
5 . Funds used for local community projects must have
substantial local support and matching local funds.
6 . Outside of existing county parks no operating funds
shall be contributed to projects.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
that beginning in 1985 , the County shall solicit proposals from
throughout the County each year for final submission by May 1
for the preceding year' s funding.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners that the maximum Weld County contribution to the
Civic Auditorium located in Greeley shall be $500 ,000 with all
allocated funds returned to the County if construction is not
commenced by the end of fiscal year 1986 .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Finance and
Administration is directed to develop an application and review
process to accommodate the above policy.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 13th day of
November, A.D. , 1984 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:'1 L , ELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk and Recorder
and Clerk to the Board Norman Carlson, Chairman
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BY: 4`7� „A: ; - ct-x / line Jo son, Pro-Tem
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: Gene Brant fr
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