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HomeMy WebLinkAbout980697.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR COLORADO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Intergovernmental Agreement for Colorado Noxious Weed Management Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, commencing May 15, 1998, and ending November 14, 1998, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Intergovernmental Agreement for Colorado Noxious Weed Management Funds between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 27th day of April, A.D., 1998. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: ��.1���t ,� %/�j�i1 r < %622 ice—c_ ' % Constance L. Harbert, Chair Weld Cou, .; C � �o , .) W. H. ebster, Pro- em`" Deputy � (• FIQ B / org . Baxter APPR S TO FORM: Dale K. all my Attorn y <-50 /� j Barbara J. Kirkmeyer 980697 EG0037 piv, 71,04 of ricuturei Coloralo Stale of Agrkml,ure•Division n(Plan h u'uy•rla l end Inru',Scutt& Weld Gum Government 5/15/98 through 11/14/98 STATE OF COLORADO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Agency name: Contract routing number 98BAA01028 Colorado Department of Agriculture Encumbrance number �prA.¶s -ia Division of Plant Industry, Plant and Insect Section Other reference number Invoice 98-05 Contractor: Weld County Government Fund 221 Agency code BAA FEIN:846000813 S Appropriation code G34 Procurement: Weed Control Services Organization unit 1603 Term: 05/15/98 through 11/14/98 Object code 1920 Amount FY98 $43,000 THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT, hereinafter referred to as Contract, is made April 20, 1998, by and between the State of Colorado for the use and benefit of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, hereinafter referred to as the State, and Weld County Government, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor. WHEREAS, the Legislature in the Colorado Noxious Weed Act § 35-5.5-116, C.R.S. (1997) created the noxious weed management fund("fund"); WHEREAS, pursuant to § 35-5.5-116(3), the Legislature empowered the State to expend moneys from the fund through grants to communities, weed control districts or other entities the State considers appropriate for noxious weed management projects; WHEREAS, pursuant to § 35-5.5-116(4), the State may expend fund moneys for specified weed management programs and projects; WHEREAS, the rules pertaining to the Colorado Noxious Weed Act require those seeking a grant to submit an application for evaluation of the proposed program or project on a competitive basis; WHEREAS, the State provided applicants with guidelines for grant applications; WHEREAS, the Contractor submitted an application and a copy of that application is attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and is incorporated herein by reference; WHEREAS, the Contractor's application was selected by the State for the award of a grant on the basis of the aforementioned guidelines and evaluation process; WHEREAS, this Contract is in compliance with Section 24-50-513, C.R.S., which allows, without prior approval by the State Personnel Director, personal services contracts that are for a term of six months or less and not expected to occur on a regular basis; WHEREAS, authority exists in law and funds have been budgeted, appropriated and otherwise made available and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment of the grant specified herein; and WHEREAS, required approval, clearance and coordination has been accomplished. Page 1 of 6 "nom,'die Colorado Slur.of Agriuulwre•Divlxim of Plant Inluory•Ptant and Imect Section/ Weld County Govemnax 5/1998 through II/14/98 NOW THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that: 1.0 SCOPE OF WORK 1.1 Contractor shall utilize state funds for the purchase of necessary equipment and the provision of cost-share funds as described in answer 13 at page 5 and 6 of Exhibit 1. 1.2 Funds disbursed hereunder shall not be expended to acquire biological control agents without the express written approval of the State. If biological agents are utilized, they are available from the Insectary, Colorado State of Agriculture in Palisade, Colorado. 1.3 Should the Contractor determine that a change in the project is necessary or would be beneficial to the overall goals of the project, the Contractor shall submit a request for such proposed change to the State using the change order form which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and by reference made a part hereof. Upon written approval by the State, the Contractor may then expend grant money consistent with the executed change order. 1.4 In the event the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements for expenditure of grant money set forth herein, the Contractor shall pay to the State the full grant award, or any portion thereof as determined by the State to be inappropriately spent. In the event the Contractor fails to begin, continue or finish the project consistent with the timetable set forth in Exhibit 1, the Contractor shall pay to the State the full grant award, or any portion thereof as determined by the State to be equitable, based upon the degree of project completion. The Contractor shall pay all costs and attorney fees incurred by the State in collecting any payments set forth herein. 1.5 The Contractor shall submit progress reports to the State in the form and manner specified by the State, upon the State's request. Each such report shall describe the development and implementation of the project, the number of acres of targeted weeds treated, accounting for the expenditure of grant funds, and any other information requested by the State. 2.0 COMPENSATION TO CONTRACTOR 2.1 Maximum total compensation payable to the Contractor hereunder shall not exceed forty three thousand dollars($43,000). 2.2 All payments made hereunder shall be made in advance to Weld County Government, 846000813 S, Weld County Government, P.O. Box 748, Greeley, CO 80632. 3.0 TERM OF CONTRACT The term of this Contract shall be from May 15, 1998 through November 14, 1998. 4.0 REPRESENTATIVES AND NOTICES 4.1 Representatives. For the purpose of fulfilling obligations under this Contract, the individuals identified below are hereby designated representatives of the respective parties. Either party may from time to time designate in writing new or substitute representatives. (a) For the State: Eric M. Lane State Weed Coordinator Colorado State of Agriculture 700 Kipling Street, Suite 4000 Lakewood, Colorado 80215-5894 Phone: 303-239-4182 FAX: 303-239-4177 Page 2 of 6 erantmrml.m. Colorado Sore of AyrwnlluMDiv chm of Plant InWwy.Plm and!Away Stamm/ Weld Gunny Gmemmeni 5/15/98 though 11/14/98 (b) For the Contractor: Ron Broda, County Weed Supervisor Weld County Government P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 4.2 Notices. All notices required to be given by the parties hereunder shall be given by certified or registered mail to the individuals as set forth below. Either party may from time to time designate in writing substitute addresses or persons to whom such notices shall be sent. (a) For the State: Eric M. Lane State Weed Coordinator Colorado State of Agriculture 700 Kipling Street, Suite 4000 Lakewood, Colorado 80215-5894 Phone: 303-239-4182 FAX: 303-239-4177 (b) For the Contractor: Ron Broda, County Weed Supervisor Weld County Government P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 5.0 DISPUTE RESOLUTION In the event the State and the Contractor are unable to resolve any dispute relevant to this Contract, the matter shall be submitted to the Colorado Agriculture Commission and the decision of the Commission is final and not appealable. 6.0 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Credit for financial assistance and support shall be given to the Colorado Department of Agriculture with regard to printed educational materials,reports, and information made available to the media and public. Page 3 of 6 rrantt rml.doc Colorado State nt A6riculWrt^Oivi+i,m 01 Plant LNuveyPlutl and loan Stith./ Weld County Government 5/15/98 ihnwgh 11/14/98 SPECIAL PROVISIONS CONTROLLER'S APPROVAL I. This contract shall not be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the Controller of the State of Colorado or such assistant as he may designate. This provision is applicable to any contract involving the payment of money by the State. FUND AVAILABILITY 2. Financial obligations of the State of Colorado payable after the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made available. BOND REQUIREMENT 3. If this contract involves the payment of more than fifty thousand dollars for the construction, erection, repair, maintenance, or improvement of any building, road, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, excavation or other public work for this State, the Contractor shall, before entering upon the performance of any such work included in this contract, duly execute and deliver to the State official who will sign the contract, a good and sufficient bond or other acceptable surety to be approved by said official in a penal sum not less than one-half of the total amount payable by the terms of this contract. Such bond shall be duly executed by a qualified corporate surety conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract and in addition, shall provide that if the Contractor or his subcontractors fail to duly pay for any labor, materials, team hire, sustenance, provisions, provendor or other supplies used or consumed by such Contractor or his subcontractor in performance of the work contracted to be done or fails to pay any person who supplies rental machinery, tools, or equipment in the prosecution of the work the surety will pay the same in an amount not exceeding the sum specified in the bond, together with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum. Unless such bond is executed, delivered and filed, no claim in favor of the Contractor arising under such contract shall be audited, allowed or paid. A certified or cashier's check or a bank money order payable to the Treasurer of the State of Colorado may be accepted in lieu of a bond. This provision is in compliance with CRS 38-26-106. INDEMNIFICATION 4. To the extent authorized by law, the Contractor shall indemnify, save, and hold harmless the State, its employees and agents, against any and all claims, damages, liability and court awards including costs, expenses, and attorney fees incurred as a result of any act or omission by the Contractor, or its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assignees pursuant to the terms of this contract. DISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 5. The Contractor agrees to comply with the letter and spirit of the Colorado Antidiscrimination Act of 1957, as amended, and other applicable law respecting discrimination and unfair employment practices (CRS 24-34-402), and as required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975. Pursuant thereto, the following provisions shall be contained in all State contracts or subcontracts. During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: (a) The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. The Contractor will take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to the above mentioned characteristics. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay-offs or terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth provisions of this non-discrimination clause. (b) The Contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, State that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, or age. (c) The Contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining Contract or other contract or understanding, notice to be provided by the contracting officer, advising the labor union or workers' representative of the Contractor's commitment under the Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, dated April 16, 1975, and rules, regulations, and relevant Orders of the Governor. (d) The Contractor and labor unions will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, and by the rules, regulations and Orders of the Governor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the contracting agency and the office of the Governor or his designee for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules regulations and orders. Form 6-AC-02 Page 4 of 6 wanton.'dlc Revive 6/97 Colorado State iAAgriculturr.Divisitm of Plant InlusuyPlant and Imm Section/ Weld County Government 5/IS/98 through II/I4/9R (e)A labor organization will not exclude any individual otherwise qualified from full membership rights in such labor organization, or expel any such individual from membership in such labor organization or discriminate against any of its members in the full enjoyment work opportunity because of race, creed, color, sex, national origin, or ancestry. (f)A labor organization, or the employees or members thereof will not aid, abet, incite, compel or coerce the doing of any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory or obstruct or prevent any person from complying with the provision of this contract or any order issued thereunder; or attempt, either directly or indirectly, to commit any act defined in this contract to be discriminatory. (g) In the event of the Contractor's non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contract or with any of such rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated or suspended in whole or in part and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further State contracts in accordance with procedures, authorized in Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975 and the rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, and such other sanctions as may be imposed and remedies as may be invoked as provided in Executive Orders, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, or by rules, regulations, or orders promulgated in accordance therewith, or as otherwise provided by law. (h) The Contractor will include the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (h) in every subcontract and subcontractor purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to Executive Order, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action of April 16, 1975, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor will take such action with respect to any sub-contracting or purchase order as the contracting agency may direct, as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for non-compliance; provided, however, that in the event the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation, with the subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the contracting agency, the Contractor may request the State of Colorado to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the State of Colorado. COLORADO LABOR PREFERENCE 6a. Provisions of CRS 8-17-101 & 102 for preference of Colorado labor are applicable to this contract if public works within the State are undertaken hereunder and are financed in whole or in part be State funds. b. When a construction contract for a public project is to be awarded to a bidder, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference against a non-resident bidder from a State or foreign country equal to the preference given or required by the State or foreign country in which the non-resident bidder is a resident. If it is determined by the officer responsible for awarding the bid that compliance with this subsection .06 may cause denial of federal funds which would otherwise be available or would otherwise be inconsistent with requirements of Federal law, this subsection shall be suspended, but only to the extent necessary to prevent denial of the moneys or to eliminate the inconsistency with Federal requirements(CRS 8-19-101 and 102). GENERAL 7. The laws of the State of Colorado and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this contract. Any provision of this contract whether or not incorporated herein by reference which provides for arbitration by any extra-judicial body or person or which is otherwise in conflict with said laws, rules, and regulations shall be considered null and void. Nothing contained in any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports to negate this or any other special provision in whole or in part shall be valid or enforceable or available in any action at law whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and void by the operation of this provision will not invalidate the remainder of this contract to the extent that the contract is capable of execution. 8. At all times during the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall strictly adhere to all applicable federal and State laws, rules, and regulations that have been or may hereafter be established. 9. Pursuant to CRS 24-30-202.4 (as amended), the State Controller may withhold debts owed to State agencies under the vendor offset intercept system for: (a) unpaid child support debt or child support arrearages; (b) unpaid balance of tax, accrued interest, or other charges specified in Article 22, Title 39, CRS; (c) unpaid loans due to the Student Loan Division of the Department of Higher Education; (d) owed amounts required to be paid to the Unemployment Compensation Fund; and (e) other unpaid debts owing to the State or any agency thereof, the amount of which is found to be owing as a result of final agency determination or reduced to judgment as certified by the controller. 10. The signatories aver that they are familiar with CRS 18-8301, et. seq., (Bribery and Corrupt Influences) and CRS 18-8-401, et. seq., (Abuse of Public Office), and that no violation of such provisions is present. 11. The signatories aver that to their knowledge, no State employee has any personal or beneficial interest whatsoever in the service or property described herein. Form 6-ACM Page 5 of 6 grattiwml die Revised 6m Colora&State of AgrwvIiure•Divininn of Plant InnuavyPlun and Irvat Section/ 1Lontracti41 4/1/98 thnwgh 10/1/98 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Contract on the day first above written. Weld County Government STATE OF COLORADO y�/ �/ Roy Rom , Governor cJ�� By: a+ ee,e/ � 14�2//�i}, BY: i Q�L�tA(�L (It (o VP 7/98) oner for Thomas A. Kourlis, Commissioner, Colorado Department (D,,; .,ve ka:Axj of Agriculture cah CJMM S4A^E✓ Division of Plant Industry, Colorado Department of Agriculture By. o erhardt irector _ Eric M. Lane, tate Weed Coordinator DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL COLORADO DEPARTMENT' : Am! din GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES ATTORNEY GE L �Y� Divisi of Accoun and C ro Attorne enerai By: tchael L. Crane, Director Richard nnington Administrative Services Section CColorado Department of Agriculture Assistant t?orney Genef3' for Clifford W. Hall, State Controller State Sr.,7irnc c,. --?;(,- COLORADO DEPARTME AGRICULTURE Administrative Services Sec ton (14 Pat Fames B Felden Daniels Accounting Contracts Administration Fin a.Acm Page 6 of 6 granrforml dm Revised 6/97 f164I APPLICATION FORM FOR COLORADO NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT FUNDS Instructions:Before completing this application,please read the guidelines. Confine responses to the space provided unless otherwise instructed. Please be complete,brief,and accurate. Applicant Information Project Coordinator/Contact: Ron Broda Organization: Weld County Public Works Department/Weed-Pest Division Address: P.O. Box#758 City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip: 80632 Phone: (970)356-4000 ext. 3750 Daytime (970)356-7810 Evenings Fax: (970)352-2868 Project Overview Title of Proposed Project: Control of Leafy Spurge and Canada Thistle along the Waterways and Borders of Adams.Boulder.Larimer.Morgan,and Weld Counties Start Date: April 1, 1998 End Date March 31.2001 Project Location by county and/or watershed: Lands within a maximum of one-quarter mile of watercourses and within one mile of each border of the following five Colorado Counties: Adams,Boulder,Larimer.Morgan, and Weld Attach a detailed map that indicates the lands on which management will be carried out. (attachment) Acres of land affected by this project:: #of acres %of total acres Private Land 276.612 84.3% National Forest and Grassland 27.670 8.4% BLM -0- -0- Other Federal Land 7,680 2.4% State Land 7 332 2.2% County and Municipal Land 8,900 2.7% Total acres of land affected by project: 328,194 100% Species of noxious weeds to be managed:* Common Name Scientific Name #of infested acres/ #of infested acres participating county be managed participating county 1. Leafy spurge Euphorbia esula L. Adams 130 Adams 120 Boulder <500 Boulder 50 Larimer 25.000 Larimer 7,000 Morgan 70 Morgan 70 Weld 2.700 Weld 2,500 Total Acreage 28,400 9,740 2. Canada thistle Cirsium arvense(L)Scop. Adams 2.800 Adams 30 Boulder 1.500 Boulder 500 Larimer 50,000+ Larimer 10.000 Morgan 12.500 Morgan 1.700 Weld 25.000 Weld 3,000 Total Acreage 91,800 15,230 *The five counties also agree to control purple loosestrife where found within the project.In addition, Weld County will work with landowners in the project area to manage:musk and scotch thistle;Russian and diffuse knapweed. 1. What local, regional, and/or statewide problem(s) does this project address? Leafy spurge and Canada thistle are designated noxious weeds in the five counties of the project area. They infest watershed areas and the common county borders. Left unmanaged, these infestations will spread vegetatively and by seed to disperse onto lands not currently supporting populations of these two species. This will negatively impact the native vegetation, wildlife, and agricultural activities in the project and downstream areas. 2. Who will benefit from a solution to this problem beyond the immediate participants of the proposed project? Public and private landowners within this five-county region as well as in adjacent counties will benefit directly through increased crop and forage productivity and recreational usages and reduced land management costs. The project will enhance the effectiveness of landowner weed management efforts. Publicity of the project will increase the public awareness of the noxious weed problem. 3. Project need: describe the local and state weed management needs this project will help meet. Leafy spurge and Canada thistle are on Colorado's top ten prioritized weed species list and on the weed list of each county in the project. This project will fulfill the need to establish a focused, coordinated effort for curtailing the spread of leafy spurge and Canada thistle across county boundaries and along common waterways. It will reduce the economic and ecological threat of these two weeds by establishing a focused regional weed management effort. It also will provide desired and needed state financial assistance. 4. Attach a project abstract(one page maximum) that describes the proposed project (its goals, tasks, and time line) and demonstrates that it is an efficient and effective approach to achieving project goals and objectives as well as resolving recognized problems and needs. See attached Project Abstract (Addendum B) 5. List the proposed project's specific measurable and obtainable objectives. Attach an outline of tasks and time line to achieve these objectives. This project's measureable objectives and timeline to achieve these are outlined below. Refer to the answer to #4 (Project Abstract) for an outline of tasks the project will employ. A. Eradication of 25% of small (<25 m2) infestations of leafy spurge and Canada thistle within the control areas of the project after three years. Eradication of 10% of small infestations at the end of the first year. B. Reduction of medium and large infestations of these two weed species by 40% of current acreage amounts within the project boundaries by the end of three years. Reduction of 10% of the small and large infestations by the end of the first year. _z_ C. Enlist active participation of 75% of the landowners in the project area by the end of three years. Active participation of 40% of the landowners at the end of the first year. 6. Describe the strategy for monitoring and evaluating program results (in the short and long term) including how success will be defined and measured. Project results will be monitored as follows. As weed management efforts are initiated with each landowner, baseline data will be collected by using GPS units and establishing photopoints. Photopoints will be taken yearly during the implementation phase. At conclusion of the project, GPS and photopoints will be taken to compare with baseline data. Success will be defined according to the following criteria: Excellent- reduction of the project area weed acreage by 50%by 2001 & active participation of> 75% of land owners/managers. Good -reduction of the project area weed acreage by 25% by 2001 & active participation of at least> 50% of land owners/managers. Fair - reduction of the acreage by 10%by 2001 & active participation of at least >25%of land owners/managers. Failure - increase of the project area weed acreage by 2001 & active participation of <25% of land owners/managers. 7. Describe the management techniques used in an IPM system of treatments and the sensible strategies employed to ensure efficient and effective treatments. Landowner education focusing on integrated weed management concept will be the first step in our IPM system. Then grazing, mowing, equipment clean-off, introduction of biological control insects, herbicide applications, and reseeding will be used in a selectively integrated manner, as appropriate for each infested site. Use of weed free forage and mulch will be promoted. 8. What public and staff education/information will be incorporated as a part of the project? The following methods will be used in educating landowners and the public: news columns, newsletters, radio broadcasts, weed booth at trade shows, and a five county flier with information about the program, including identification, biology, and management strategies for controlling leafy spurge and Canada thistle. Personal contact with landowners will include: workshops, small group sessions, and one-on-one meetings. 9. Describe in detail the nature of the partnerships formed by this project, the responsibilities and contributions for which each will be responsible, and any formal or informal agreements among partners. Attach documentation. In addition to the 5-County IGA the following partnerships have been formed: (See Addendum A for IGA and supportive documentation): 3 Adams County: Adams County partnerships include written letters of support and commitment between the Adams County Extension/Weed Office and Adams County Parks, Adams County Weed Advisory Board, Colorado Department of Transportation, Brighton Parks, and South Adams County Water and Sanitation District. Boulder County: Boulder County is a partner with the U.S. Forest Service and the City of Longmont in an MOU for weed management in the three-agency owned Buttonrock Reservoir region near Lyons, CO. We are also in the process of formulating an MOU with Longmont& Boulder Valley Soil Conservation Districts for noxious weed management. Larimer County: Larimer County partnerships include an MOU with the Colorado Department of Wildlife (the DOW has pledged$7,000.00 for weed control on their lands within project boundaries), and a contract with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT will expend $700.00 within project boundaries). Morgan County: Morgan County partnerships include an MOU with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW has pledged $5,700.00 for weed control on lands within the project boundaries). It also has written letters of support& cooperation with the Wiggins and Morgan Weed Districts. Weld County: Weld County partnerships include letters of commitment, MOU's, and contracts between the Weld county Public Works Department and the West Greeley SCD ($10,000.00), Colorado Division of Wildlife ($2,000.00), Colorado Department of Transportation ($500.00), US Forest Service/Pawnee National Grasslands ($750.00), and City of Greeley ($ 2,000.00). 10. Describe local commitment to the project including local fees or regulations altered to ensure project success, resource-sharing arrangements designed to enhance cost-effec- tiveness, local taxing efforts to address continuing needs, and local citizen support. Adams County: local citizen support has been shown by active participation the past two years by 13 landowners in the voluntary leafy spurge management program along Kiowa Creek. This participation will be enhanced by use of successfully received grant funds. Other local support is evidenced by the five(5)attached letters of support and commitment. Boulder County: Leafy spurge does not infest a significant number of acres in Boulder County at this time. Funds accrued (should this grant be approved)will be used to assist private land owners manage these noxious weed species where they occur along transpor- tation corridors and waterways. Leafy spurge management will have higher priority than Canada thistle because it presently occurs in controllable densities. Boulder County's goal is to contain the spread of these species by first controlling it where it has the greatest capacity to spread. Larimer County: The response we receive from landowners due to our costshare program hs increased two-fold this year. The Department of Wildlife and Larimer • County work together to ensure that the management of weeds on their properties is achieved in a timely and effective manner. Larimer County and CDOT work closely on the States secondary road system within Larimer County. 4- Morgan County: Morgan County Commissioners are increasing spending in 1998 by 67% ($5,000.00) from the general fund for weed management for this project. They will also offer to landowners cost-share of 50% on herbicides as well as providing the use of two backpack sprayers and one 25-gallon sprayer. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension and the Colorado Division of Wildlife are cooperating on a study and field demonstration of grazing synergy with other control measures on Canada thistle. Weld County: Weld County Public Works staff has worked closely with hundreds of of landowners every year on landowner compliance with the state weed laws. Additional funds have been allocated by the Weld County Commissioners ($16,000.00/year starting in 1998) specifically to work with landowner education and compliance. State grant funds will further landowner compliance through cost-sharing on weed control efforts and revegetation programs. 11. How will requested state assistance, if provided this year, help create a long-term solution to the current problem? Project partners and landowners will be empowered and encouraged to initiate or further their management of the 2 project weeds on a focused, regional level through use of State funds. As a result of the IGA and sharing of common goals among project participants, momentum should be continued towards eradicating and confining existing and new infestations of the 2 weeds. 12. How will the project be sustained (funded) in future years? Funding will be generated through a combination of public funds (state, county, and weed district budgets),participating Soil Conservation Districts, foundation and grant funds, and property owner fees. We fully anticipate that the cooperating landowners and state, county, and municipal governments will continue and possibly increase funding commitments. 13. In what specific ways will state fund be utilized (purchase of equipment, cost-share agreements, etc.)? Adams County: Purchase of one (1) GPS receiver $ 3,000.00 Cost-share herbicides (50%-50%) 1,000.00 2 Solo backpack sprayers to lend 200.00 $ 4,200.00 Boulder County:Monies allocated to Boulder County, as a result of this grant proposal, would primarily be dispensed by the Soil Conservation District in the form of cost-share appropriations to private landowners. Projects will be prioritized with regard to infesta- tion size and proximity to waterways and rights-of-way, where avenues for spread are greater. -5- Larimer County:Cost-share a portion of herbicide cost to ditch companies that are inside the control zone and purchase computer and mapping equipment. (This equipment will be used to map and monitor Canada thistle and leafy spurge infestations.) Cost-share for effected ditch companies $ 3,500.00 Purchase one desktop computer ready for mapping 2,500.00 Purchase one GPS unit 4,000.00 $10,000.00 Morgan County:Purchase two solo backpack sprayers to lend out $ 200.00 Purchase one 25-gallon portable sprayer to lend out 200.00 Purchase one Solar electric fence charger 265.00 Purchase 1000 feet electric fence ribbon 435.00 Purchase one ArcView program license (mapping) 1,200.00 Purchase herbicides for cost share (50%0-50%) 3O00.00 $ 5,300.00 Weld County: Cost-share herbicide (50%-50%) $15,000.00 Cost-share seed for reseeding operations 3,000.00 Split the cost(50%-50%) of(1) GPS unit 1,500.00 Split the cost(50%-50%) of(2) 25 gal. sprayers 600.00 Digital Camera 700.00 License for ArcView program 1,200.00 Use of(4) 25 gal. sprayers - 100 days 2.000.00 $24,000.00 Partner Income Table: Include all private, public, and non-governmental organization partners: Convert in-kind services (staff time, volunteer labor, donated equipment, etc.)to dollar amounts. Partner Total goods/services Total cash Total cash contributed (in-kind) pledged requested Adams $ 8,320.00 $ 1,350.00 $ 4,200.00 Adams 7,200.00 Landowners 1,120.00 850.00 CDOT 500.00 Boulder $ 8,500.00 $ 500.00 $ 1,500.00 Boulder County 4,900.00 Landowners 3,600.00 CDOT 500.00 Larimer $14,800.00 $ 13,700.00 $10,000.00 Larimer County 11,600.00 3,000.00 Landowners 3,200.00 3,000.00 CDOW 7,000.00 CDOT 700.00 -6- Morgan $10.125.00 $ 14,200.00 $ 5,300.00 Morgan County 1,875.00 5,000.00 CSU CE 2,000.00 • CDOW 1,250.00 5,700.00 CDOT 500.00 Wiggins Weed Dist. 1,500.00 Morgan Weed Dist. 500.00 Landowners 3,000.00 3,000.00 Weld $18,125.00 $ 45,890.00 $ 24,000.00 Weld County (4) Field Techs (220 hrs ea @ $13.00/lir) 11,400.00 GPS Unit 3,000.00 (2) 25 gal sprayers 1,200.00 West Greeley SCD 10,000.00 CDOW 2,000.00 CDOT 500.00 US Forest Service/Pawnee National Grasslands 750.00 City of Greeley 1,000.00 Landowner herbicide cost share 15,000.00 Totals: $59,870.00 $74,140.00 $ 45,000.00 Aggregate Total: $135,510.00 Amount of financial assistance requested: $45.000.00 Ratio of matching resources (aggregate total): assistance requested: 3:1 Describe the in-kind resources to be provided by each partner in detail; Labor and talent of each county's weed management employees, both field and office support. Equipment including; spray trucks, pickups, ATV's, backpack sprayers, supply and storage containers, GPS units, computers and software programs. Adams County Mileage 1800 miles @ $0.315/mile= $567.00, say $600.00 Labor Jail trustees 40 hrs. @ $8.00/hr. _$ 320.00 Weed Office herbicide applications 40 his. @$60.00/hr. =$2,400.00 Weed Office; landowner ID 40 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. _$ 800.00 Weed Office; landowner notification 40 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. _$ 720.00 Weed Office; GPS monitoring 80 hrs. @ $11.00/hr. =$ 880.00 Weed/Ext. Office; acquiring/releasing insects 40 hrs. @ $10.00/hr. _$ 800.00 Weed/Ext. Office; education/tech. Assistance 40 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. _$ 800.00 Landowner labor 40 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. _$ 800.00 Backpack lending 40 hrs. @ $ 5.00/hr. _$ 200.00 7 Boulder County: Labor Weed Mgmt. Div. - Landowner ID/notification 25 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. _$ 500.00 Weed Mgmt. Div. - GPS mapping & comp. 160 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. 43,200.00 Weed Mgmt. Div. -Edu., outreach, & materials $1,200.00 Landowner labor 160 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. =$3,200.00 Landowner herbicide costs $ 400.00 Larimer County: Mileage 2500 miles @ $0.32/mile = $800.00 Labor Weed Office - GPS mapping & computing 160 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. = $3,200.00 Weed Office - Landowner ID 80 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. =$1,600.00 Weed Office - Landowner notification 80 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. =$1,600.00 Weed Office -Herbicide appllication 80 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. = $1,600.00 Weed Office - Chemical cost $2,000.00 Weed Office- Educational packets plus cost of mailing $ 800.00 Landowner labor 160 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. =$3,200.00 Morgan County: Mileage 2500 miles @$0.25/mile= $1,250.00 Labor CSU C Extension - 80 hrs. @ $25.00/hr. =$2,000.00 Colorado DOW 40 hrs. @ $25.00/hi. _$1,000.00 Office Staff(publicity& records) 70 hrs. @ $12.50/hr. = $ 875.00 Labor, mileage, equipment rental Landowners 150 his. @ $20.00/hr. = $3,000.00 Weed District 100 hrs. @ $20,00/hr. = $2,000.00 Weld County: Mileage 7500 miles @$0.27/mile = $2,025.00 Labor Supervisor 340 hrs. @ $25.00/hr. =$8,500.00 Office Staff 100 hrs. @ $13.00/hr. =$1,300.00 Equiipment Rental (4) 25 gal. sprayers 100 days @$20.00/day=$2,000.00 Education and Mailings Printing and Mailing $ 300.00 Landowner labor 200 hrs. @ $20.00/hr. = $4,000.00 -8- Local Government and Partner Financial Information For each local government partner„ please list FT 1996-1997 fiscal commitment to weed management and source (general fund, week district, etc). Do not include contract work performed for and paid by other federal and/or state agencies. Adams County: $152,081.00 - General Fund Boulder County: $216,000.00 - General Fund Larimer County: $230,000.00 - Weed District Tax Morgan County: $ 27,500.00 - General Fund and Weed District Weld County: $164,091.00 - General Fund For each state and federal agency partner, please disclose GY 1996-1997 fiscal commitment to weed management. Include contracts and other work performed on lands under your jurisdiction. The 1996-1997 state and federal agency partner fiscal commitment was similar to that indicated in Addendum A, except for CDOW and SCD fiscal commitment, which was less. To the best of my knowledge and belief,the statements and data in this application are complete, true, and correct. In addition, I have thoroughly read the guidelines pertaining to the Fund. A9 O,k/ �eot�� V GE:ii 7 o ✓ Nifs 4 M'tiAt: ctez. 6/9-- Printed name and title 7-51b7,4:`-- Signature 17/, /, Date Submit one original application and 7 copies that include: 1. detailed maps that indicate the lands upon which management will be carried out, 2. a project abstract (one page maximum), and 3. an outline of tasks and time line. Also enclose one copy each of county weed management plans for areas affected by the proposed project and one copy of any documentation related to formal or informal agreements among partners. -9- 2 a. C a�iVI o 4.. o o c • Z n0� 4liCt `Z UC 0 3 V �;- `o htu J . 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Box 748, Greeley, CO 80632 covering the period of May 15, 1998 through November 14, 1998 the undersigned agree that the supplies/services affected by this change letter are modified as follows: Services/Supplies The parties agree that the changes made herein are "no cost" changes and shall not be the basis for claims for adjustment to cost ceiling, delivery schedule, or other terms or conditions of the contract. The parties waive and release each other from any claims or demands for adjustment to the contract, including but not limited to price, cost, and schedule, whether based on costs of changed work or direct or indirect impacts on unchanged work. Controller approval of this "no cost" change is not required.. This change to the contract is intended to be effective as of , but, except with respect to "no cost" changes identified above, in no event shall it be deemed valid until it shall have been approved by the state controller or such assistant as he may designate. Page I oft E2.DOC Colorado Slate of Aynculmre•Dlvision of Flan Indunia•Plant and Insect Section/ Wald Count,Gov.mmmi Exhibit 2 Please sign, date, and return all copies of this letter on or before 19 Weld County Government STATE OF COLORADO Roy Romer,Governor By: By: Robert G.McLavey,Deputy Commissioner for Thomas A. Kourlis, Commissioner, Colorado Department of Agriculture Division of Plant Industry, Colorado Department of Agriculture By: John Gerhardt,Director By: Eric M.Lane,State Weed Coordinator DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL dba GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES Division of Accounts and Control By: Michael L.Crane,Director Administrative Services Section Colorado Department of Agriculture for Clifford W.Hall,State Controller COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Administrative Services Section Bonny Felden Daniels Contracts Administration Pat Fames,Accounting(Approval required for funding changes) Page 2 of 2 E2.DOC Hello