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HomeMy WebLinkAbout940876 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 , 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 IIB 93-1255, SB 93-135, I113 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. 940876 l g ://n, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants 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 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 2 940876 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 §§ 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 940876 pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. I. 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. 4 940876 . 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 he 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 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 5 940876 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in which 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, riot 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. 7 940876 f. Notice shall he 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 he given to the Jurisdiction at PHONE: 737-2403 FAX: 737-2516 ADDRESS: PO Box 157, Gilcrest, CO DATED this 3rd day of August 199 r. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD -7 Ma Art Feuerstein W. It. Webster, Chairman EX09/i1/ APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: � Y /041444 Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners -s / !/ v ,-7-,.y Attorney L )eputy Clerk to the Board (Jurisdiction) ` X-2� -- (Title) /tec Szra✓7 etiglA>rdrgr-i77 . APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (Title) Attorney for Jurisdiction ' \AGHT44OA'7R 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections GALETON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT , 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. 1 NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants 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 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 2 940876 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 §§ 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 940876 pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 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. 4 940876 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 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 5 940876 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in which 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 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. 940876 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: FAX: ADDRESS: DATED this 1q113- day of E(1 t p llltLAAJ1994. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD Mary A Feuerstein � W. H. Webster, Chairman O9f 9/94 U APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: £ /WAIL Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners C ty Attorney eputy Clerk th oard �1 Galeton Fire Protection District (Jurisdiction) hit_ I Glen Hill (Title) President APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (2--4� /, t,/ c ,.. (Title) In9e-nA--^v Ado ey for Jurisdiction A:\AGMT.94 8 940876 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections PLATTEVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT , 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. °RRoo , NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants 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. Tenn 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 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 2 940876 Election Code of 1965, Article X of Tide 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 §§ 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 thy 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 940876 pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. 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. 940876 4 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 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 5 940876 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in which 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 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. 7 940876 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: Kl'rD 12.37_ FAX: 7I'D Cpl3er ADDRESS: PCB 7(X 12. 2_ ii-c_ Cc) e'CA,c2 a/ DATED this I`T* day of EflLbt L , 199 4. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF (WELD -74 ? u ��i y O1 �Qn a�, (y( / J L��/ v Mary 4 Feuerstein W. H. Webster, Chairman 00//q/9y APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: Clerk to a oar o oun �ssioners 7/ Coun Attorney Deputy Clerk to the Board (Jurisdiction) Acctev, Ile_ Ftt. Rwt«1,�a J".t (Title) LC ?rc$ ,d en"L APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (Tide) Inf e J . /1„,1 cwr_1 Attorney for Jurisdiction . A:AGMT.94 8 940876 RESOLUTION A resolution calling for an election on the issue of transferring the revenues generated by .5 mills of the Capital Improvement Fund to the General Operating Fund. WHEREAS, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Platteville Fire Protection District, Weld County Colorado (the "District") , hereby determines and declares that the interest of the District, and the public interest and necessity, require that the District increase its operational revenues and expenditures to more effectively carry out the objects and purposes of the District; and WHEREAS, in 1986, the electors approved the levying of an additional 1.5 mills for the purposes of establishing and maintaining a Capital Improvement Fund; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to submit to the registered electors of the District, at the regular election of the District to be held on November 8, 1994, the question of transferring a portion of the revenues generated by the Capital Improvement Fund mill levy to the General Fund; and WHEREAS, the election shall be held pursuant to the Uniform Election Code of 1992, as amended, and other applicable statutory and constitutional requirements of the State of Colorado; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PLATTEVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO: Section 1. Special Election. At the election to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 1994, in addition to the other matters to be voted upon at the regular state and county election, there shall be submitted to the electors of the District a question seeking permission to utilize capital improvement funds for general operating purposes. Section 2. Ballot Title. The ballot title for the election question shall be in substantially the following form: SHALL THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PLATTEVILLE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO TRANSFER REVENUES FROM .5 MILLS OF THE DISTRICT'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND MILL LEVY, (THE AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE BEING APPROXIMATELY $53,133) COMMENCING IN BUDGET YEAR 1995, AND CONTINUING EACH YEAR THEREAFTER, TO THE DISTRICT'S GENERAL OPERATING FUND TO DEFRAY THE OPERATIONAL COSTS OF THE DISTRICT, SAID TRANSFER BEING NEITHER A TAX INCREASE NOR AN INCREASE IN REVENUE FROM TAXES? Section 3. Authorization to Take Action. The President and Secretary and other agents or employees of the District shall and they are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the provisions of this Resolution. Section 4. Severability. Should any part or provision of this Resolution be adjudged unenforceable or invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or QAflQ c invalidate the remaining provisions of this Resolution, it being the intention that the various provisions hereof are severable. Section 5. Repealer. All acts, orders, resolutions, or parts thereof, of the District that are inconsistent or in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent only of such inconsistency or conflict. Section 6. Effective Date. The provisions of this Resolution shall take effect immediately. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 8 day of September , 1994. President and Ccairm ai?t (SEAL) ATTEST; (, G-) , k k'. U A ,: Secretary The motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was duly moved by Director Newton Bostron and seconded by Director Roberr Sterkel , put to a vote and carried upon the following vote: Those voting AYE: Directors: (� , _,_tti C. Ini\SM._ BEN RAINBOLT — ABSENT Those voting NAY: Thereupon the presiding officer declared the motion carried and the Resolution duly passed and adopted. Secretary (SEAL) 940876 AUG 30 ' 34 14 : 03 FROM WELD COUNTY GOUT "H''- ' vCc Hudson Version Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections Town of Hudson, hereinafter referred to as "Jurisdiction", does hereby agree and contract with the Board of County Commis- sioners 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, HS 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 1 PUG 3G ' 94 14 : 0'3 FROM WELD COUNTY GOUT 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 herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County. 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 S 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 2 940876 HCG o_ ' 54 1 : U4 -:b.,. Az _J UU ' r hum FAGE . / c sufficiency, pursuant to S 1-40-118( 1) , C.R.S. c. Defend against protests filed with the District Court, pursuant to S 1-40-118 through 120, C.R.S. d. 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; 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, S 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 S 1-4-805, C.R.S. e. 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 SS 1-1-110(3) 3 940876 HUG H ' 54 14 : E4 - u ♦ ___ o � .. _and 1-5-203(3) , C.R.S. f. Publish and post notices of election pursuant to S 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. g. Accept written comments for and against ballot issues pursuant to C.R.S. SS 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 S 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. h. Prepare text, identify number and place for publi- cation of measures and/or notice of election and mailing, as required, and advise County Clerk 4 940876 pursuant to C.R.S. S 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 S 5.6. 1. , and SS 1-7-905 and 1-7-906( 1) . i. 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. 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 Board of Canvassers pursuant to S 4(g) of this Agreement. j . Designate an "election officer" who shall act as the primary liaison between the Jurisdiction and the County Clerk and who will have primary respon- 5 940575 sibility for the conduct of election procedures to be handled by the Jurisdiction hereunder. k. By approval of this Agreement, the Jurisdiction has elected to follow the Code as provided in 5 31-10- 102 .7 . 1. Confirm precincts and polling places for non- partisan elections in accordance with C.R.S. 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. m. Carry out all actions necessary for cancellation of an election including notice pursuant to C.R.S. S 1-11-103. 4 . Duties of County Clerk Agrees to perform the following tasks and activities: 6 M0576 H_b d R ' ; �._-J L,J r PH(]E . kLko 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. S 1-7-905 and 906(1) and provide for their publication as required by the Code and directed by the Jurisdiction. Provide postcard or publication notice, if required under C.R.S. 5 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 7 940875, WUG JCS ' S4 14 : U6 FROM WELD 55_N ": iSU... HU eligible for receiving a fee, and bill the Jurisdiction as provided in S 1-7-116(2) (6) . 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 B 940876 PUG 20 ' 94 14 : 0E FROM WELD COUNTY GOUT PRGE . OO10 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 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 3-1 9 940875 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: 536-9311 f a x : 536-4753 address : 557 Ash, P. O. Box 351 , Hudson, CO 80642 10 940875 ' SEP 07 '94 12:25PM HRYES PHILLIPS MALONEY'-.:u ' - P.3i3 gt2" DATED this day of _ o ho;v , 1924. HELD COUNTY CLERK s RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD adlln� Piln��if ar�,v ) i/ ,), Macy 4n Feuerst W. E. Web , Chair:m.09 1/494v APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST I����Gil�x ' Clerk o Board e£ County C saioaers sty Attorney `— •'" ty ler to the o- TOWN OF HUDSON (Title) / ZUe4 APPROVED AS TO FORM a ATTEST: /J orney or Jurisdiction Tp a ` 2 • 11 94Og75 m . rnrM On nC n. M , 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-3(J) , 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. 1 pieor;r QL/o 7r, NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and Adams 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 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 2 940876 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 §§ 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 .940876 pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 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. 4 940876 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 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 5 940876 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in which 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 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. 940876 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: 659-1033 FAX: 659-1033 ADDRESS: PO Box 269 Keenesburg, CO 80643 DATED this 3rd day of August , 199 4 . WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD lily)a l(.�LA,L10_I xIA 'f ; / / /4���-�C (1 Ma Ate Feuerstein W. H. Webster, Chairman //9/91 APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: f �/0euel7 Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Cowity Attorney -Deputy Clerk to the oard (Jurisdiction) (Title) Superintendent Weld Re-39J) APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (Title) Attorney for Jurisdiction A:\AGMT.90 8 940876 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections WIGGINS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-50J , hereinafter refered 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. MOO/ 1 OLIC3 j'/ NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. The Jurisdiction encompasses territory within Weld County and Morgan and Adams 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 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 2 940876 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 §§ 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 4408 7C pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 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. 4 940876 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 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 5 n A/16wn 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to FIB 94-1286 in which 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 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. • 940876 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: 303-483-7762 FAX: 303-483-6205 ADDRESS: 320 Chapman St. , Wiggins, CO 80654 DATED this 6th day of September 1994 . WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD 14O. Q.ya M -c�-t t Q), f ��//r 0 >, 4, -,,-, /_, Ma Feuerstein W. H. Webster, Chairman 949/9i APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: Leil a% Clerk Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners , -I 1 -- - Co ttorne `�---. Deputy Clerk to the Board (Jurisdiction . ad 9Wig ns School District RE-50J (Tide) Executive Secretary/Coordinated Election Official APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (Title) Attorney for Jurisdiction A:WGMT.94 940876 8 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections AIMS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AKA AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT , 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 IIB 93-1255, SB 93-135, HD 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. (i'rvli QZfi- S NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: I . The hnisdirlion cnruuyiacs lei iluiy willuu Weld Couuly and Adams, Larimer, Logan & Morgan 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 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 940876 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 Ihr 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 ally 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 940R7hg pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 Board of Canvassers pursuant to § 4(g) of this Agreement. 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 he 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. 4 940876 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 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, I3allot 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 5 940876 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 ('ouuly t 'Irtl; shall appoint and Irnin cleclion judges mid 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 Ihis Agreement The statutory lime 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to II13 94-1286 in which 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 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. 7 940876 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 PIIONE: 330-8008, EXTENSION 212 FAX: 339-6664 ADDRESS: 5410 W. 20TH STREET, GREELEY CO 80634 P.O. BOX 69, GREELEY CO 80632-0069 DATED this KO day of , 1994. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BO RD OF COUNTY OF WELD M llISSIONERS OFTHE COUNTY /� a...4%./ , ,; /(? , k J f 12 etD 9, Mary F W. II. Webster, Chairman Cc7I1ci/c14 Mary Feuerstein APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: /01,//44 Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners Cou AttorneyPtatY Clerk to tre Board (Jurisdiction) ATMS COMMIINTTY f01 LFGF AKA AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT (rate) EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (Title)Executive Vice President Election Off cer AAAGMT.94 8 940876 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections TOWN OF FREDERICK , 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. eetcii 1 @4087k NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants 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 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 2 940876 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 §§ 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 940876 pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 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. 4 940876 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 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 5 940876 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 6 940876 amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in which 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 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. 7 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: 303-833-2388 or 303-659-8729 FAX: 303-833-3817 ADDRESS: 401 Locust Street - P.O. Box_ 435 — Frederick. CO 80530 DATED this 11th day of August , 199 4. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE CO�U�NTY OF WELD Mary Feuerstein W. H. Webster, Chairman 09/97 ii APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST. /a 2L Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners C Attorney Deputy Clerk to44Alf/eLeele oard (Jurisdiction) (Title) APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: C a 4,r rry ` fih, L- (Title eEiea r2 Cee..tAc A:\AGMT.94 J 8 940876 7/18/94 Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for Conduct of Coordinated Elections TOWN OF GARDEN CITY , 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 §§ 1-7-116, 22-31-103, and 29- 1-203, et seq., C.R.S. ( jC 001/ 1 l�r 1i,47/. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants 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 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 2 940876 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 §§ 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. §§ 1-4- 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 3 940574 pursuant to C.R.S. § 1-40-125, 8 C.C.R. 1505-1 § 5.6.1., and §§ 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 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 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. 4 940876 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 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 5 9408'71 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 6 9401974 r amended pursuant to HB 94-1286 in which 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 fmds 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. 7 940876 i 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: (303) 351-0041 FAX: ADDRESS: 621 27th Street Road. Greeley. CO 80631-8466 DATED this I I day of f"' , 1994. WELD COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD 'la,AS ! J1102 s Mary Feuerstein W. H. Webster, Chairman O`�`�jgfg4! APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: ji/Lely Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners ..-- —711".-- (1/2 Coun ttomey —Deputy Clerk to the Board (Jurisdiction) (Title) 6-Y , APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST: (Title Attorney for Jurisdiction A:\AGMT.94 8 9408'76 RESOLUTION NO. 2-1994 A RESOLUTION TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AND THE WELD COUNTY CLERK FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONDUCTING A COORDINATED ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8 , 1994 WHEREAS, the Town of Garden City has determined that it is in the best interests of the Town of Garden City to conduct a special election on November 8 , 1994 for the purpose of submitting to the registered electors a certain financial ballot issue regarding the collection, retention and expenditure of the full proceeds of the Town' s sales tax, use tax, fees and all other revenues and; WHEREAS, Colorado law requires that an election be conducted in November of 1994 as a coordinated election and; WHEREAS, the Weld County Clerk is designated as the coordinated election official and; WHEREAS, the County Clerk and the County Commissioners have proposed a Memorandum of Intergovernmental Agreement for the conduct of this coordinated election and; WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Garden City has determined that it is necessary for the Town of Garden City to enter into this intergovernmental agreement for the conduct of a coordinated election. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF GARDEN CITY: A. That the Mayor and Clerk and such other officers of the Town as may be appropriate are authorized to take such action as may be necessary for the purpose of conducting a coordinated election on the issue of allowing the Town of Garden City to collect, retain and expend the full proceeds of the Town' s sales tax, use tax, fees and all other revenues notwithstanding any restrictions of Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution and which election shall take place on the 8th day of November 1994 in conjunction with the State General Election . B. The Mayor and the Clerk are authorized to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Weld and the Weld County Clerk & Recorder authorizing the Weld County Clerk to act as the coordinated election official and authorizing the Weld County Clerk to conduct a Garden City election pursuant to Colorado law. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 16TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1994 . TOWN OF GARDEN CITY by: �f iPl4 7' ATTEST: f- CLERK a." 7I , Janice Walter, hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original document which is on file in the office of thhee Garden� City Clerk. g c Signature deal 94087; Hello