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Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement
for Conduct of Coordinated Elections
CITY OF GREELEY, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and
contract with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred
to as "Commissioners", and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, hereinafter referred to as
"County Clerk", concerning the administration of the November 8, 1994 coordinated election
conducted pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended by HB 93-1255, SB
93-135, HB 94-1286 (hereinafter "Code"), and the rules and regulations promulgated
thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1. This Agreement is not intended to address or modify
statutory provisions regarding voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk's
duties thereunder.
WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election pursuant to its statutory
authority or to have certain items placed on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory
authority, such election to occur on November 8, 1994, and
WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated election with the County
Clerk acting as the coordinated election official, and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election official" pursuant to C.R.S.
§ 1-7-116(1) and is to perform certain election services in consideration of performance by the
Jurisdiction of the obligations herein below set forth, and
WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and
29-1-203, et seq., C.R.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree
as follows:
1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and
_no other County(ies). This Agreement shall be construed to
apply only to that portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County.
2. Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to deal with the conduct
of the November 8, 1994 election.
3. The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks and activities (if
applicable to the November 8, 1994 eIethe ):
a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues where authorized by law,
pursuant to § 1-40-109(2), C.R.S., and make determinations as to form.
b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and determine and issue, where
appropriate, a statement of sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118(1), C.R.S.
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c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to § 1-40
118 through 120, C.R.S.
d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-partisan elections, where
applicable, pursuant to § 1-5-204, C.R.S.
e. To do all tasks required by law of designated election officials concerning
nomination of candidates by petition, including, but not limited to: issue
approval as to form, where appropriate, of nominating petition; receive
candidate acceptance of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions for
nomination, and affidavits of circulators; verify signatures on nominating
petitions; and hear any protests of the nominating petitions, as said tasks
are set forth in any applicable provisions of Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8
and 9, § 22-31-107, C.R.S., and those portions of the Colorado Municipal
Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as adopted by reference
pursuant to § 1-4-805, C.R.S.
f. Establish order of names and questions for Jurisdiction's portion of the
ballot and submit to the County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list
of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be certified to the County Clerk
at least 55 days prior to the election, pursuant to §§ 1-1-110(3) and 1-5
203(3), C.R.S.
g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to § 1-5-205, C.R.S., and
include the information regarding the walk-in location address for
application or return of absentee ballots as set forth in paragraph 4.c of
this Agreement.
h. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S.
§§ 1-7-901 and 1-40-125(2)(e). Comments to be accepted must be filed
by the end of the business day on the Friday before the 30th day before
the election. Preparation of summaries of written comments shall be done
by the jurisdiction but only to the extent required pursuant to § 1-7-903,
C.R.S. The full text of any required ballot issue notices must be
transmitted to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25 days
prior to the election. No portion of this paragraph shall require the County
Clerk to prepare summaries regarding the Jurisdiction's ballot issues.
Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in candidacy and provide a list
of valid affidavits received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S. §§ 14
1101 and 1102.
j. Prepare text, identify number and place for publication of measures and/or
notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk
pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 1-7-905
and 1-7-9060).
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k. Pay the sum of $.25 per registered elector eligible to vote in the
Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the
November 8, 1994 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days of
billing, regardless of whether or not the election is actually held.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any election which does not involve
a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20 notices, Jurisdiction shall
be liable for $.15 per registered elector eligible to vote in the
Jurisdiction's election as of the final date of registration prior to the
November 8, 1994 election, with a $200 minimum. In addition,
Jurisdiction shall also reimburse Clerk for payment of members of the
Board of Canvassers, eligible to be paid, the sum of$15 per day pursuant
to C.R.S. 1-10-201(4) when the Jurisdiction designates persons for the
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Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. If tl3e
Junsdxct An cancels the electron bet:ore its tion 2O ta�acle nattces
arc due the t ounty en i prtorr tp the County Clerk incurring a
expenses;fur the pzuctrng of bdl.lots,the 1,* It tkn shaft not be obligate 1
for any expenses,:
1. Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison
between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary
responsibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the
Jurisdiction hereunder.
m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is resolving not to use
the provisions of the Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set
forth herein.
n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906(2) for active registered electors who
do not reside within the County or counties where the political
subdivision is located.
o. Confirm precincts and polling places for non-partisan elections in
accordance with C.R.S. § 1-5-102, which polling places and precincts
shall be the same as those established by the County Clerk and
Commissioners for partisan elections unless specifically exempted by
separate written agreement with the Commissioners and County Clerk and
then only if use of the same precincts and polling places is impossible and
the Jurisdiction pays any added costs.
p. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including
notice pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-11-103.
4. Duties of County Clerk
Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities:
a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this Agreement, to act as
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the designated election official for the conduct of the election for the
Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which require action by the
designated election official and as coordinated election official.
b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20, Ballot Issues notices pursuant to
C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906O) and provide for their publication as directed
by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required
under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as directed by the Jurisdiction.
c. Provide a place for early voting and application for and issuance of
absentee ballots at 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting shall take place
during the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday starting
October 17, 1994 and ending November 4, 1994.
d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of registered electors within the
Jurisdiction as of the effective date of cutoff for registration, identify the
members of the Board of Canvassers eligible for receiving a fee, and bill
the Jurisdiction.
e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison or contact between the
Jurisdiction and the County Clerk.
f. The County Clerk shall appoint and train election judges and this power
shall be delegated by the Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent
required or allowed by law.
g. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass the votes; provided
that the Jurisdiction, at its option, may designate one of its members and
one eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist the County Clerk in the
survey of the returns for that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to
appoint one of its members and an eligible elector to assist, it shall make
those appointments, and shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those
appointments not later than 15 days prior to the election. The County
Clerk shall receive and canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in
the time and manner provided and required by the Code. All recounts
required by the Code shall be conducted by the County Clerk in the time
and manner required by the Code.
5. General Provisions
a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The statutory time frames of
the Code shall apply to completion of the tasks required by this
Agreement.
b. Conflict of Agreement with law: Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be
inconsistent with the Code as amended pursuant to FIB 94-1286 in which
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case the provisions of statute shall prevail and the provisions of the Code
shall prevail.
c. Liquidated damages provision: In the event that a Court of competent
jurisdiction finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was void or
otherwise fatally defective as a result of the sole negligence or failure of
the County Clerk to perform in accordance with this Agreement or laws
applicable thereto, then the County Clerk shall, as liquidated damages,
not as a penalty, refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3j of
this Agreement and shall, if requested by the Jurisdiction, conduct the
next coordinated election which may include any election made necessary
by a defect in the election conducted pursuant to this Agreement with no
fee assessed to the Jurisdiction. This remedy shall be the sole and
exclusive remedy for damages available to the Jurisdiction under this
Agreement.
d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to create a cause of action
with respect to anyone not a party to this Agreement, nor is this
Agreement intended to waive any privileges or immunities the parties,
their officers, or employees may possess, except as expressly provided
in this Agreement.
e. This constitutes the entire agreement of the parties and no amendment
may be made except in writing approved by the parties.
f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the Clerk at phone: 353-3840.
Extension 3100, fax number: 353-1964, address: P.O. Box 459, Greeley,
CO 80632; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be given to the Jurisdiction
at
PHONE: 350-9740
FAX: 350-9736
ADDRESS: 1000 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
DATED this 6th day of September , 1994_.
WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD
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Mary i,
Feuerstein W. H. Webster, Chairman O9/9/95,
APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST: ( km%
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Clerk to the Board of C ty Commissioners
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CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO
by t.v.,
William J. M o Mayor
ATTEST:
Betsy D. &lder, rty Clerk
APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE:O,/ attleci
Paul M. rattet, City Manager
APPROVED AS T GAL FORM:
lorRichard jJc
y, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
Tim Nash, Dire f Finance
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CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 63 , 1994
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GREELEY TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH WELD COUNTY
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NOVEMBER 8, 1994 COORDINATED ELECTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to Colorado Constitution Article XIV, Section 18(2)(a), and
Section 29-1-203, C.R.S., as amended, the Weld County Clerk and Recorder (County Clerk)
and the City of Greeley (City) may cooperate or contract with each other to provide any
function, service or facility lawfully authorized to each, and any such contract may provide for
the sharing of costs, the imposition of taxes, and incurring of debt; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk and the City are authorized to conduct elections as
provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the best interests of the City to conduct
its election to be held November 8, 1994 as a "coordinated election" as such term is defined
in the Uniform Election Code of 1992, as amended, which also contemplates the entry into and
performance of an intergovernmental agreement to cooperate in the conduct and financing of
an election; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk and the City have determined that it is in the best interest
of Weld County, the City, and their respective inhabitants and landowners to cooperate and
contract concerning the November 8, 1994 election upon the terms and conditions contained
in the attached intergovernmental agreement (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, Colorado Constitution Article X, Section 20 requires the production of a
mailed notice (TABOR" notice) concerning certain ballot issues that may be submitted to the
electors of the City; and
WHEREAS, the TABOR notices of several jurisdictions are to be sent as a package
where jurisdictions overlay; and
WHEREAS, the need to produce the TABOR notice package requires that there be
county-wide coordination of the production and mailing of the TABOR notice package to
effectuate the purposes of said constitutional section; and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk and the City desire to set forth their respective
responsibilities in the production and mailing of the TABOR notice package for the election
conducted pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GREELEY AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into the attached intergovernmental
agreement with the County Clerk.
2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 6th day of September,
1994.
CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO
r\
William J. M rton, M yor
ATTEST:
Betsy DO-folder, City Clerk
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Longmont Version
Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement
for Conduct of Coordinated Elections
CITY OF LONGMONT, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction" ,
does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Weld, hereinafter referred to as
"Commissioners" , and the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, herein-
after referred to as "County Clerk" , concerning the administration
of the November 8, 1994 coordinated election conducted pursuant to
the Uniform Election Code of 1992 as amended by HB 93-1255, SB 93-
135, HB 94-1286 (hereinafter "Code" ) , and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder, found at 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 . This Agreement
is not intended to address or modify statutory provisions regarding
voter registration, or to address or modify the County Clerk' s
duties thereunder.
WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction desires to conduct an election
pursuant to its statutory authority or to have certain items placed
on the ballot at an election pursuant to its statutory authority,
such election to occur on November 8, 1994, and
WHEREAS, the Jurisdiction agrees to conduct a coordinated
election with the County Clerk acting as the coordinated election
official, and
WHEREAS, the County Clerk is the "coordinated election
official" pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-116 ( 1 ) and is to perform certain
election services in consideration of performance by the Juris-
diction of the obligations herein below set forth, and
WHEREAS, such agreements are authorized by statute at §S 1-7-
116, 22-31-103, and 29-1-203, et seq. , C.R.S.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants
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herein, the parties agree as follows :
1 . The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County
and County( ies) . This
Agreement shall be construed to apply only to that
portion of the Jurisdiction within Weld County.
2 . Term of Agreement: This Agreement is intended only to
deal with the conduct of the November 8, 1994 election.
3 . The Jurisdiction agrees to perform the following tasks
and activities :
a. Receive initiated petitions for local ballot issues
where authorized by law, pursuant to § 1-40-109 (2) ,
C.R.S. , and make determinations as to form.
b. Check signatures on initiated petitions and deter-
mine and issue, where appropriate, a statement of
sufficiency, pursuant to § 1-40-118( 1) , C.R.S.
c. Defend against protests filed with the District
Court, pursuant to § 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S.
d. Publish notice of a call for nominations for non-
partisan elections, where applicable, pursuant to
§ 1-5-204, C.R.S.
e. To do all tasks required by law of designated
election officials concerning nomination of candi-
dates by petition, including, but not limited to:
issue approval as to form, where appropriate, of
nominating petition; receive candidate acceptance
of nominations; accept notice of intent, petitions
for nomination, and affidavits of circulators;
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verify signatures on nominating petitions; and hear
any protests of the nominating petitions, as said
tasks are set forth in any applicable provisions of
Title 1, Article IV, Parts 8 and 9 , § 22-31-107 ,
C.R.S. , and those portions of the Colorado Munici-
pal Election Code of 1965, Article X of Title 31 as
adopted by reference pursuant to § 1-4-805, C.R.S.
f . Establish order of names and questions for Juris-
diction' s portion of the ballot and submit to the
County Clerk. The ballot content, including a list
of candidates, ballot title, and text, must be
certified to the County Clerk at least 55 days
prior to the election, pursuant to if 1-1-110(3)
and 1-5-203( 3) , C.R.S .
g. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to §
1-5-205, C.R.S . , and include the information
regarding the walk-in location address for applica-
tion or return of absentee ballots as set forth in
paragraph 4 .c of this Agreement.
h. Accept written comments for and against ballot
issues pursuant to C.R. S. if 1-7-901 and 1-40-
125(2) (e) . Comments to be accepted must be filed
by the end of the business day on the Friday before
the 30th day before the election. Preparation of
summaries of written comments shall be done by the
jurisdiction but only to the extent required
pursuant to § 1-7-903, C.R.S. The full text of any
required ballot issue notices must be transmitted
to and received by the County Clerk no less than 25
days prior to the election. No portion of this
paragraph shall require the County Clerk to prepare
summaries regarding the Jurisdiction' s ballot
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issues.
i . Accept affidavits of intent to accept write-in
candidacy and provide a list of valid affidavits
received to the County Clerk pursuant to C.R.S.
§S 1-4-1101 and 1102 .
j . Prepare text, identify number and place for publi-
cation of measures and/or notice of election and
mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk
pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 §
5 . 6 . 1 . , and §S 1-7-905 and 1-7-906 ( 1) .
k. Pay the sum of $ .25 per registered elector eligible
to vote in the Jurisdiction' s election as of the
final date of registration prior to the November 8,
1994 election, with a $200 minimum, within 30 days
of billing, regardless of whether or not the
election is actually held. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, for any election which does not involve
a ballot issue requiring Article X, Section 20
notices, Jurisdiction shall be liable for $ . 15 per
registered elector eligible to vote in the Juris-
diction' s election as of the final date of regis-
tration prior to the November 8, 1994 election,
with a $200 minimum. Notwithstanding the fore-
going, there shall be no cost to the Jurisdiction
if there are no registered voters in the Weld
County portion of the jurisdiction and the County
Clerk has not performed any duties on behalf of the
Jurisdiction as a result. In addition, Jurisdic-
tion shall also reimburse County Clerk for payment
of members of the Board of Canvassers, eligible to
be paid, the sum of $15 per day pursuant to C.R. S .
1-10-201(4 ) when the Jurisdiction designates
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persons for the Board of Canvassers pursuant to
§ 4(g) of this Agreement.
1 . Designate an "election officer" who shall act as
the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and
the County Clerk and who will have primary
responsibility for the conduct of election
procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction
hereunder.
m. By approval of this Agreement, any municipality is
resolving not to use the provisions of the
Municipal Election Code, except as otherwise set
forth herein.
n. Mail notices pursuant to § 1-7-906 (2) for active
registered electors who do not reside within the
County or counties where the political subdivision
is located.
o. Confirm precincts and polling places for non-
partisan elections in accordance with C.R. S . § 1-5-
102, which polling places and precincts shall be
the same as those established by the County Clerk
and Commissioners for partisan elections unless
specifically exempted by separate written agreement
with the Commissioners and County Clerk and then
only if use of the same precincts and polling
places is impossible and the Jurisdiction pays any
added costs .
P. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of
an election including notice pursuant to C.R. S . S
1-11-103 .
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4 . Duties of County Clerk
Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities :
a. Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this
Agreement, to act as the designated election
official for the conduct of the election for the
Jurisdiction for all matters in the Code which
require action by the designated election official
and as coordinated election official .
b. Circulate the Article X, Section 20, Ballot Issues
notices pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-7-905 and 906 ( 1) and
provide for their publication as directed by the
Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication
notice, if required under C.R.S. § 1-5-206, as
directed by the Jurisdiction.
c. Provide a place for early voting and application
for and issuance of absentee ballots at 1402 N.
17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado, at the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. Early voting
shall take place during the hours of 8 : 30 a.m. -
4 : 30 p.m. , Monday - Friday starting October 17,
1994 and ending November 4, 1994 .
d. Give notice to Jurisdiction of the number of
registered electors within the Jurisdiction as of
the effective date of cutoff for registration,
identify the members of the Board of Canvassers
eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the
Jurisdiction.
e. Designate a "contact" to act as a primary liaison
or contact between the Jurisdiction and the County
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Clerk.
f. The County Clerk shall appoint and train election
judges and this power shall be delegated by the
Jurisdiction to the County Clerk, to the extent
required or allowed by law.
g. Select and Appoint a Board of Canvassers to canvass
the votes; provided that the Jurisdiction, at its
option, may designate one of its members and one
eligible elector from the jurisdiction to assist
the County Clerk in the survey of the returns for
that jurisdiction. If the Jurisdiction desires to
appoint one of its members and an eligible elector
to assist, it shall make those appointments, and
shall notify the County Clerk in writing of those
appointments not later than 15 days prior to the
election. The County Clerk shall receive and
canvass all votes, and shall certify the results in
the time and manner provided and required by the
Code. All recounts required by the Code shall be
conducted by the County Clerk in the time and
manner required by the Code.
5 . General Provisions
a. Time is of the essence to this Agreement. The
statutory time frames of the Code shall apply to
completion of the tasks required by this Agreement.
b. Conflict of Agreement with law
Portions of 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 may be inconsistent
with the Code as amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in
which case the provisions of statute shall prevail
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and the provisions of the Code shall prevail .
c. Liquidated damages provision
In the event that a Court of competent jurisdiction
finds that the election for the Jurisdiction was
void or otherwise fatally defective as a result of
the sole negligence or failure of the County Clerk
to perform in accordance with this Agreement or
laws applicable thereto, then the County Clerk
shall, as liquidated damages, not as a penalty,
refund all payments made, pursuant to paragraph 3-j
of this Agreement and shall, if requested by the
Jurisdiction, conduct the next coordinated election
which may include any election made necessary by a
defect in the election conducted pursuant to this
Agreement with no fee assessed to the Jurisdiction.
This remedy shall be the sole and exclusive remedy
for damages available to the Jurisdiction under
this Agreement.
d. No portion of this Agreement shall be deemed to
create a cause of action with respect to anyone not
a party to this Agreement, nor is this Agreement
intended to waive any privileges or immunities the
parties, their officers, or employees may possess,
except as expressly provided in this Agreement.
e. This constitutes the entire agreement of the
parties and no amendment may be made except in
writing approved by the parties .
f. Notice shall be given by Jurisdiction to the County
Clerk at phone: 353-3840, Extension 3100, fax
number: 353-1964, address : P.O. Box 459, Greeley,
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CO 80632 ; and the Jurisdiction notice shall be
given to the Jurisdiction at phone:
fax: , address :
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DATED this /9"( day of )&ptJ7 6tAJ , 1994 .
WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF THE COUNTY OF WELD
n euerstein W. H. a ter, Chairman Q hth
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RESOLUTION R-94- 39
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LONGMONT, COLORADO, AND WELD
COUNTY FOR THE CONDUCT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE COORDINATED
ELECTION TO BE FIELD NOVEMBER 8, 1994
WHEREAS, the City of Longmont is a duly organized and existing municipal
corporation under the constitution and laws of the State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the City of Longmont's municipal boundaries include land which is
located within Weld County, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the City of Longmont desires to place certain issues on the
November 8, 1994, election ballot; and
WHEREAS, the City of Longmont desires to coordinate its election activities
with those of the State of Colorado and Weld County; and
WHEREAS, State Statute requires that jurisdictions wishing to conduct
coordinated elections must enter into an agreement with the applicable County for
conduct and administration of coordinated elections by no later than sixty days
before the election per C.R.S. 1-7-116(2); and
WHEREAS, Section 13.7 of the Longmont Municipal Charter requires that all
intergovernmental agreements be authorized by resolution or by ordinance; and
WHEREAS, City Council hereby finds and determines that execution of an
intergovernmental agreement with Weld County for the conduct and administration
of the coordinated election to be held on November 8, 1994, is in the best interest of
the citizens of Longmont;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LONGMONT, that the Mayor, acting on behalf of the City, is hereby authorized to
enter into, execute, and deliver an intergovernmental agreement with Weld County
in substantially the form set forth in the document attached to this resolution and
marked as Exhibit A.
Passed and adopted this 23rd day of August, 1994.
ATTEST: Leo a Stoecker, Mayor
v*i�e�riWa Skitt,i�` city Clerk � LONE,
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