HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251070.tiffResolution
Approve Intergovernmental Agreement for Payment of Federal Mineral Lease
Funds for Water Testing Program and Authorize Chair to Sign — Federal Mineral
Lease Act District
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
Payment of Federal Mineral Lease Funds for the Water Testing Program 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 Health and Environment, and the
Federal Mineral Lease Act District, commencing April 14, 2025, 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 Payment of Federal Mineral Lease
Funds for the Water Testing Program 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 Health and Environment, and the Federal Mineral Lease Act District,
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 Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 21st day of April, A.D., 2025, nunc pro tunc April 14, 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppler: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
PAYMENT OF FEDERAL MINERAL LEASE FUNDS
THIS INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT for the Payment of Federal Mineral
Lease Funds (the "IGA"), dated as of April 14, 2025, is between the Weld County Federal Mineral
Lease Act District (the "District"), acting by and through its board of directors (the "District
Board"), and the County of Weld, State of Colorado (the "County"), acting by and through its
Board of County Commissioners (the `BOCC").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the District was formed through Resolution Number 2011-2263 on August
17, 2011, nunc-pro-tunc, June 29, 2011, and
WHEREAS, the District Board approved a Service Plan for the District, which the BOCC
has approved on October 25, 2011 (the "Service Plan"), which allows the District to "distribute,
on an annual basis, all of the funding that the District receives from DOLA, except such funds as
expended or reserved for administrative expenses, as permitted by C.R.S. § 30-20-1307 (1)(b), to
areas within the unincorporated areas of Weld County that are socially or economically impacted
by the development, processing, or energy conversion of fuels and minerals leased under the
Federal "Mineral Lands Leasing Act" of February 25, 1920, as amended," and
WHEREAS, District has received from the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment a proposal for funding of the continuation of the water testing program started in
2011 for inciividuals with water wells in areas of energy development.
WHEREAS, the District and the County intend this IGA to set forth the terms and
conditions under which the District shall pay to County funding the District receives from DOLA,
as allowed by the District Service Plan, to pay for the continuation of the water testing program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. District agrees to pay to County the sum of $80,575 in 2025 for the continuation of the
water testing program started in 2011.
2. Any notice to be delivered pursuant to this IGA may be personally delivered or mailed in
the United States mails, first class postage prepaid to the party to be served at the following
addresses:
District: Weld County Federal Mineral Lease Act District
% Jason S. Maxey, Chair
P.O. Box 758
1150 O Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632
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County: Board of Commissioners of the County of Weld
P.O. Box 758
1150 O Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Notices personally served shall be deemed served on the date of delivery. Notices mailed
shall be deemed served the next business day following the date of mailing if mailed in the
State of Colorado otherwise on the date which is two business days following the date of
mailing.
3. This IGA constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the provision of
administrative services by County for District and may not be amended except by a written
document executed by both parties hereto.
4. This IGA may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed
an original, and which together shall constitute a single instrument.
5. This IGA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the
State of Colorado without reference to choice of laws rules. The parties agree that venue
in any action to enforce or interpret this IGA shall be in the District Court in the Nineteenth
Judicial District for the State of Colorado.
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Houstan Aragon
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Cheryl Pattelli
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:52 PM
Houstan Aragon; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Matthew Conroy; Byron Howell; Adria
Schiel; Rusty Williams
CTB; Karla Ford; Chris D'Ovidio
RE: SIGNATURE REVIEWS: Two (2) IGAs for Federal Mineral Lease Funds
Since these are mine, I approve •
Thanks!
From: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karin McDougal <kmcdougal@weld.gov>; Matthew Conroy
<mconroy@weld.gov>; Byron Howell <bhowell@weld.gov>; Adria Schiel <aschiel@weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli
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Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weid.co.us>; Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>; Chris D'Ovidio <cdovidio@weld.gov>
Subject: SIGNATURE REVIEWS: Two (2) IGAs for Federal Mineral Lease Funds
Good afternoon,
Please review and advise as to placement on the Monday, April 21, 2025, Agenda. Please also remember to
reply -all to this email.
Cheryl — Please respond from the Department Head stance fior approval of substance.
Rusty — Please respond from the Controller stance for approval of funding. (Also for your benefit — This is
written confirmation for approval to list on said agenda in lieu of being routed through OnBase)
Thank you,
COUNTY, CO
Houstan Aragon
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Desk: 970-400-4224
P.O. Box 758, 1150 O St., Greeley, CO 80632
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Good morning, Houstan.
I approve these IGAs.
Thanks.
Rusty Williams
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 8:39 AM
Houstan Aragon; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Matthew Conroy; Byron Howell; Adria
Schiel; Cheryl Pattelli
CTB; Karla Ford; Chris D'Ovidio
RE: SIGNATURE REVIEWS: Two (2) IGAs for Federal Mineral Lease Funds
From: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 3:50 PM
To: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karin McDougal <kmcdougal@weld.gov>; Matthew Conroy
<mconroy@weld.gov>; Byron Howell <bhowell@weld.gov>; Adria Schiel <aschiel@weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli
<cpattelli@weld.gov>; Rusty Williams <rwilliams@weld.gov>
Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us>; Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>; Chris D'Ovidio <cdovidio@weld.gov>
Subject: SIGNATURE REVIEWS: Two (2) IGAs for Federal Mineral Lease Funds
Good afternoon,
Please review and advise as to placement on the Monday, April 21, 2025, Agenda. Please also remember to
reply -all to this email.
Cheryl — Please respond from the Department Head stance for approval of substance.
Rusty — Please respond from the Controller stance for approval of funding. (Also for your benefit — This is
written confirmation for approval to list on said agenda in lieu of being routed through OnBase)
Thank you,
COUNTY, CO
Houstan Aragon
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Desk: 970-400-4224
P.O. Box 758, 1150 O St., Greeley, CO 80632
01.000
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Adria Schiel
Friday, April 18, 2025 2:30 PM
Houstan Aragon; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Matthew Conroy; Byron Howell
CTB
RE: SIGNATURE REVIEWS: Two (2) IGAs for Federal Mineral Lease Funds
I approve as to form, grant authority to stamp my name, please place on the agenda.
COUNTY
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Adria Schiel
Assistant Weld County Attorney
Weld County Attorney's Office
Desk: 970-400-4392
P.O. Box 758,1150 O St., Greeley, CO 80632
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From: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov>
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<mconroy@weld.gov>; Byron Howell <bhowell@weld.gov>; Adria Schiel <aschiel@weld.gov>
Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us>
Subject: RE: SIGNATURE REVIEWS: Two (2) IGAs for Federal Mineral Lease Funds
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
Please review and advise as to form, authority to stamp your name, and for placement on Monday, April 21, 2025,
Agenda. Please remember to reply all with your response.
Thanks,
COUNTY, CO
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