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OFFICE OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PHONE (970) 356-4000, EXT. 4200
' FAX: (970) 352-0242
0 915 TENTH STREET
P.O. BOX 758 758
GREELEY, CO 80632
COLORADO
June 1, 1998
Dale McCall
Executive Director
Weld/Northern BOCES
204 Main Street
LaSalle, CO 80645
RE: Response to Letters of April 22, 1998, and May 13, 1998
Dear Mr. McCall:
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County has received your letters of April 22,
1998, and May 13, 1998, with the enclosed copies of resolutions passed by various Weld
County School Districts. The purpose of the resolutions is to encourage the Board of County
Commissioners to adopt an ordinance which includes, "as a minimum, provisions governing
schools site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two."
Please be advised that Weld County has such a provision in place in its Subdivision
Ordinance, Weld County Ordinance 173, as amended. Enclosed is a copy of a letter dated
February 24, 1997, addressed to Glen Hanson, Superintendent, Weld County School District
RE-7, which explains Weld County's current regulation set forth in Section 10.19 of the
Subdivision Ordinance. That section has not been changed since the date of the letter to Mr.
Hanson. The Board of County Commissioners has no evidence to suggest that any recently
subdivided property in Weld County has failed to satisfy "school district requirements." As a
result, the Board does not plan to amend the Subdivision Ordinance to further address this
issue.
Dale McCall, Letter
June 1, 1998
Page 2.
If you should have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to call Bruce T. Barker,
Weld County Attorney, (970) 356-4000, extension 4390, or Monica Daniels-Mika, Director,
Weld County Department of Planning and Zoning, at (970) 353-6100, extension 3540.
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WELD COUNTY
Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
GeorI E. Baxter Dale K. Hall
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer J W. H. Webster
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Enclosure
pc: Bruce Barker
Monica Daniels-Mika
Don Warden
OFFICE OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PHONE: 970-356-4000. Ext. 4200
Fax: 970-352-0242
CP.O. Box 758 GREELEY, COLORADO 80632
COLORADO
February 24, 1997
Glen M. Hanson, Superintendent
Weld County School District RE-7
P.O. Box 485
Kersey, Colorado 80644
RE: Land Dedications or Cash-in-Lieu
Contributions
Dear Mr. Hanson:
This letter is in response to the resolution of Weld county School District RE-7, dated September
20, 1996, entitled "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF DISCUSSIONS REGARDING FAIR
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND
WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS," and to your letters of December 11, 1996, and
January 28, 1997, regarding the same subject.
Your resolution and letters support the creation of intergovernmental agreements between school
districts located within Weld County and the County of Weld. Such agreements would be
designed to satisfy each district's need to acquire additional public school sites to accommodate
corresponding increases in student populations resulting from the construction of new residential
dwellings within the County.
The County of Weld addresses the impact of residential growth upon school districts through its
subdivision regulations. Specifically, Section 10.19 of Weld County's Subdivision Ordinance
(Ordinance 173, as amended) states: "School District Requirements -- A residential subdivision
application shall be referred to the applicable school district for review and recommendation
regarding school district requirements. The Department of Planning Services, Planning
Commission, and Board of County Commissioners shall consider the recommendation of the
school district."
The Board of County Commissioners believes that Section 10.19 provides adequate protection
for school districts in their quest to obtain assistance from developers for the impacts of
residential growth. Three recently approved subdivisions provide examples of the success
derived from this regulation. The first example is the Meadow Vale Subdivision, located in the
Letter, Hanson
February 24, 1997
Page 2
St. Vain School District (RE-1J), where the developer dedicated 10.3 acres of land within the
subdivision to the District for an elementary school. The dedication occurred prior to approval of
the subdivision by the Board of County Commissioners. It was based upon discussions between
RE-1J and the developer which were prompted by the requirements of Section 10.19.
The second example is the Longview Subdivision, again located within the RE-1J District.
There, the Board included the following condition in its approving resolution: "Prior to recording
the P.U.D. Final Plan plat: An agreement with the St.Vrain School District RE-1J shall be
completed concerning the land dedication or cash-in-lieu to mitigate the student impacts that
would be created by this proposed development." The developer and RE-1J have reached an
agreement where the developer has agreed to either dedicate land within the subdivision to the
District or contribute an in-lieu fee, with the minimum fee of$600 for the project.. The Board's
condition of approval and the consequent agreement between the developer and RE-1J in the
Longview Subdivision case were prompted by the requirements of Section 10.19.
The final example is the Buffalo Ridge Subdivision in the Weld RE-8 School District. There, the
Board of County Commissioners required the developer to-come to an agreement with RE-8
prior to the submittal of the Major Subdivision Final Plat application. The developer has agreed
to pay the District $500 for each lot it sells in the Subdivision. The District has conveyed this
information to Weld County and now the Board's condition of approval for the Final Plat states
as follows: "Prior to the issuance of a residential building permit on each lot of the Major
Subdivision, the property owner shall supply the Department of Planning Services with written
confirmation from the RE-8 School District that a$500 per lot cash -in-lieu of land payment has
been paid."
The Board of County Commissioners does not believe it is necessary at the present time to begin
discussions with school districts in Weld County for the purpose of creating intergovernmental
agreements to require what is already being accomplished by Section 10.19. Rather, it is
incumbent upon each school district to respond to Weld County Planning Department referrals
regarding proposed residential subdivisions located within the district. Such responses must be
specific as to what land dedications and cash-in-lieu requirements are necessary to adequately
address the needs of the district created by each proposed subdivision.
If you should have any questions about the requirements of Section 10.19, please feel free to call
Monica Mika, Director, Weld County Department of Planning Services, at (970) 353.6100, Ext.
3520.
Letter, Hanson
February 24, 1997
Page 3
Sincerely,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF WELD
George E. Baxter, Chairman
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Constance L. Harbert, Pro TT arbara J. Kirlcmeye
Dale K. Hall W. H. Webster
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pc: Monica Mika
Don Warden
Bruce Barker
Scott Tillion, Planning Specialist Terry E. Stencel, Board President
School District RE-1J School District RE-1
David R. Sauter, Board President Jerry Westbrook, Board President
School District RE-2 School District RE-2J
Janet E. Carlson, Board President Donald H. Scott, Board President
School District RE-3J School District RE-4
Gail Hankins, Board President Peggy J. Babbitt, Board President
School District RE-5J School District 6
Roy Fox, Board President Janice Brown, Board President
School District RE-7 School District RE-9
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Board of County Commissioners
P. O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Commissioners:
This letter is to convey to you resolutions in support of a Weld County ordinance regarding fair
contributions for public school sites between Weld County and Weld County School Districts.
Please find enclosed copies of the Resolution that was recently adopted by nine(9) school
districts in northern Colorado. Those districts are as follows:
Weld RE-1 Gilcrest
Weld RE-2 Eaton
Weld RE-5J Johnstown/Milliken
Weld RE-7 Kersey
Weld RE-10 Briggsdale
Weld RE-3J Keenesburg
Weld RE-4 Windsor
St. Vrain RE-1J Longmont
Thompson R-2J Loveland
Districts also in support of the Resolution:
Weld RE-9 Ault/Highland
District 6 Greeley
Through the attached Resolutions,the above named school districts request that the Board of
County Commissioners direct members of the Weld County staff to meet with representatives
of the school districts to develop proposed language for a county ordinance for school site
dedications,fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development
on the residents of Weld County. The districts also request a formal response to this letter and
the attached resolutions along with an opportunity to make a formal presentation at a meeting
of the Commissioners.
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Thank you for your attention to the educational concerns of our students, and the concerns of
Weld County residents who otherwise will be required to pay for additional facilities required by
new development.
Sincerely,
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Dale McCall,
Executive Director
Weld/Northern BOCES
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Enclosures(9)
c: BOCES Board Members
BOCES Superintendents
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDNANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS,the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS, modern land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3)recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS;many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS, many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder, Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof,or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a)requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include, as a minimum,provisions governing school site dedications, fees in
lieu thereof, or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County, by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education,request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County. iliv; ll
Presilent, Board of Education Secretary, oard of E ucation
Weld County School District RE-1
School District
(1E1793
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS,the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS, modem land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3)recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS;many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications,fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS,many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder,Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites,fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a) requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include,as a minimum, provisions governing school site dedications,fees in
lieu thereof, or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County, by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education,request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications,fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County.
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President, Board ducation Sectary, Board ef-Education
School District
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS,the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS, modem land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3)recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS;many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications,fees in lieu thereof,or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS,many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder,Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a) requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include, as a minimum,provisions governing school site dedications, fees in
lieu thereof, or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County, by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education, request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County.
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President, Boar of Education /, ) �J/J/� �Rr�Secretary, Board,,of Educatio
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S of District
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS,the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS,modem land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3)recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS,many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS,many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder, Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS,some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a) requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include, as a minimum, provisions governing school site dedications, fees in
lieu thereof,or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County, by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education, request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County.
'y���/ . alaa-- �. 7Preside I3bardo Educa� Secretry, Board of Education retheSchool, istrict
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS, modem land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3) recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS;many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS, many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS, the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder, Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a) requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include, as a minimum, provisions governing school site dedications, fees in
lieu thereof;or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County, by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education,request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two,as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County.
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President, Board of Education Secretary, and of ducation
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Sclfool District
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE
REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
WHEREAS, the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in
student enrollment arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS, modern land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way
rather than impose additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including
counties and municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3) recognizes that School Districts may
cooperate with local governments to fund capital construction
WHEREAS,many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local
school districts regarding school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two
in order to mitigate the adverse effect of new residential development on school site needs;
WHEREAS,many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local
municipalities;
WHEREAS, the St. Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and inter-
governmental agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in
Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land
dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into inter-
governmental agreements with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu
thereof, or a combination of the two in the absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a) requires that subdivision
regulations adopted by the Board of County Commissioners must include pc a minimum
provisions governing school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located wither in whole or in part within Weld County,by
and through their Superintendents and Boards of Education, request that the Board of County
Commissioners direct members of the Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the
School Districts to develop proposed language for a county resolution for school site dedications,
fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental agreements that may
be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County.
Pry ident,Board of Education Secretary,Board of Education
Weld Re-3(J)
School District
v7 3
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS,the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS,modem land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS,Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3)recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS,many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof,or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS,many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder, Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a)requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include,as a minimum, provisions governing school site dedications, fees in
lieu thereof,or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County,by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education,request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications,fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County. /� i
President, Board of Education ecr tary, Board of Education
Weld Re-4 (Windsor)
School District
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RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR
PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the School Districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment
arising from new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS,modem land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose
additional costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and
municipalities to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3) recognizes that School Districts may cooperate with
local governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS;many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts
regarding school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in order to mitigate the adverse
effect of new residential development on school capacity;
WHEREAS,many Colorado School Districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental
agreements in place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder, Larimer and Weld
counties providing for land dedication and payments in lieu of land dedication;
WHEREAS, some School Districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements
with local municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two in the
absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a) requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the
Board of County Commissioners must include, as a minimum,provisions governing school site dedications, fees in
lieu thereof, or a combination of the two;
THEREFORE:
Ten North Colorado School Districts located either in whole or in part within Weld County, by and through their
Superintendents and Boards of Education,request that the Board of County Commissioners direct members of the
Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the School Districts to develop proposed language for a county
ordinance for school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld
County.
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President, Board of Education cr , Board of Education
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School District
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535 N. Douglas Avenue
HOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT Loveland, Colorado 80537
[7ovelandaerthoud.
(970) 669-3940
Colorado
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF WELD COUNTY ORDINANCE
REGARDING FAIR CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SITES
BETWEEN WELD COUNTY AND WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, school districts in Northern Colorado are faced with unprecedented growth in student enrollment arising from
new residential development;
WHEREAS, increased student enrollment creates the need for additional capital construction;
WHEREAS, modern land use policy recognizes that new development should pay its own way rather than impose additional
costs on existing residents;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 29-1-203 authorizes local governments including counties and municipalities
to enter into intergovernmental agreements with school districts;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 22-54-102(3) recognizes that school districts may cooperate with local
governments to fund capital construction;
WHEREAS, many Colorado counties have entered into intergovernmental agreements with local school districts regarding
school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, in order to mitigate the adverse effect of new residential
development on school capacity;
WHEREAS, many Colorado school districts have entered into similar agreements with local municipalities;
WHEREAS,the St. Vrain Valley and Thompson School Districts have ordinances and intergovernmental agreements in
place with Boulder and Larimer Counties and several municipalities in Boulder, Larimer and Weld counties providing for land
dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, in the absence of a comparable Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS, some school districts in Weld County have been unable to enter into intergovernmental agreements with local
municipalities for the dedication of school sites, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, in the absence of a comparable
Weld County ordinance;
WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statute section 30-28-133(4)(a)requires that subdivision regulations adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners must include, as a minimum, provisions governing school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a
combination of the two;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that ten Northern Colorado school districts located either in whole or in part
within Weld County,by and through their superintendents and boards of education, request that the Board of County Commissioners
direct members of the Weld County staff to meet with representatives of the school districts to develop proposed language for a
county ordinance for school site dedications, fees in lieu thereof, or a combination of the two, as well as intergovernmental
agreements that may be used to mitigate the adverse effects of new residential development on the residents of Weld County.
THOMPSON R -JJ SCHOOL DISTRICT
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