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RE: DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ANY
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
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, heavy rains, hail and flooding have occurred throughout Weld County and
various municipalities on May 28, 2024, which has affected over 279 properties and caused an
estimated $3.2 million in damages to private and public properties, with the extent of such
damages being at present unknown, and
WHEREAS, the Disaster Declaration is in support of the City of Greeley and other affected
municipalities recovery efforts that will be needed, including activation of the Weld County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the Recovery Annex, and
WHEREAS, as a result of such storm damage, businesses, government operations,
schools, and other institutions have been impacted, and this declaration also encourages all
non -government Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) to help with support to
individuals in need, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to C.R.S. §24-32-2101, et. seq. (the "Colorado Disaster Emergency
Act of 1992"), and Title VI of PL 93-288, as amended, The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and
Emergency Assistance Act, citizens, businesses, schools, and government institutions suffering
damage as a result of such storm may qualify for Federal Disaster Relief, as long as the Board
declares that there exists in Weld County a disaster emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that a state of disaster emergency is in effect within Weld County, Colorado,
for seven (7) days and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that it requests the Governor of the State of
Colorado to do whatever is necessary to seek said Federal funds for disaster emergency relief
for Weld County and its' citizens, and to derive funds from the State of Colorado for emergency
disaster relief, which may be in excess of TABOR limitations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign any and all documents for the purpose of defining and communicating the existence of
said disaster emergency.
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2024-1505
BC0058
DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 10th day of June, A.D., 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Kevin D. Ross, Chair
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2024-1505
BC0058
BOCC STAFF USE
Date Set: Time:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION REQUEST
WORK SESSION TITLE: Disaster Resolution
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Management DATE: 5-31-2024
PERSON REQUESTING: Roy Rudisill EXTENSION: 3990
Has your Commissioner Coordinator or BOCC Chair approved the work session?
Yes, Commissioner Coordinator
Yes, BOCC Chair
Recommended length of time needed for discussion:
_X15 minutes 30 minutes other (list) :
In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend: Bruce Barker,
Jamie Ulrich, Jason Chessher, Jill Scott, Cheryl Pattelli
Brief description of the issue: Informational only _X Action needed
Commissioners, attached is a signed Disaster resolution for the City of Greeley. I would
like to request a work session to discuss a resolution from Weld County in support of the
City of Greeley. Due to the flooding Tuesday night, we have several properties in
unincorporated Weld that have been affected as well. The recovery process will be long
for the citizens and our hope is by supporting Greeley's resolution the State can provide
some funding to support recovery. I'm sure our Human Services Department and Health
Department will be needed during this recovery process and OEM will be supporting
Greeley during the recovery as well.
Options for the board:
Agree to sign resolution.
Dennie request, this my limit possible funding for local recovery.
Recommendation to the board:
**Please be sure to have all materials to Karla Ford by a minimum of one day prior to the
scheduled work session for inclusion into electronic work session packets to be viewed on the
Board's laptops. **
2024-1505
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LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION
WHEREAS, the Greeley Emergency Management Office has advised the Greeley City Council of a
disaster (as that term is defined in the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, 24-33.5-702, et seq.) currently
present in the city of Greeley, to wit, the occurrence of imminent threat of widespread or severe damage,
injury or loss of life or property resulting from flooding and associated weather conditions, requiring
emergency action to avert danger or damage:
WHEREAS, the said office of Emergency Management has recommended that the Council declare a local
disaster, and
WHEREAS it would be appropriate and in the interests of the public health and safety, and would further
protect property, for the Council to comply with said recommendation, and
WHEREAS pursuant to 24-33.5-709, CRS 2013, and the Emergency Management Resolution of Greeley,
Colorado the Council authorized to declare a
Now therefore be it resolved that:
1. There is hereby declared to be a local disaster in the City of Greeley, Colorado, to wit, the
occurrence of imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property,
resulting from flooding and associated weather conditions requiring emergency action to avert
danger or damage.
2. The effect of this declaration shall be to activate the response and recovery aspects of any
and all applicable local and inter -jurisdictional disaster emergency plans and to authorize the
furnishing of aid and assistance under such plan.
3. The effect of this declaration hereby provides access to and spending of all emergency
funds for response, recovery, aid and assistance for said local disaster held by the City of Greeley
in accordance with Article 10, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution,
4. Be it further resolved that the Principal Executive Officers of all other cities and towns in
Weld County affected by said disaster are urged to proclaim similar declarations and to cooperate
with the County as necessary to cope with this incident.
5. Be it further resolved that this resolution shall be effective upon the date and time given
below and shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed 7 days thereafter except by or with the
consent of a majority of the members of the Council. True copies hereof shall be filed promptly
with the Colorado Office of Emergency Management and with the City Clerk and shall be
promptly distributed to the appropriate representatives of the news media.
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SIGNED AND EFFECTIVE THIS 3� DAY OF , 2024, AT 6):1 b m t -
THE CITY OF GREELEY, COLD' . _ ATTEST;':
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