HomeMy WebLinkAbout20202781.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CREATION OF WELD COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND ADOPTION OF BYLAWS
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 desires to create the Weld County Community Development Block
Grant Advisory Committee, whose purpose is to review matters of importance to the program and
review grant applications and make recommendations to the Board, and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Weld County Community Development Block Grant
Advisory Committee have been presented to the Board of Weld County Commissioners for
approval, and
WHEREAS, the Board deems it advisable to create the Weld County Community
Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and adopt said Bylaws.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Weld County Community Development Block Grant Advisory
Committee, be, and hereby is, created.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Bylaws for the Weld County
Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee, be, and hereby are, adopted.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 14th day of September, A.D., 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Mike Freeman, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
Steve
BY:
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Sco z K. James
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-ounty Attorney
Date of signature: 09/16/2.0
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BY-LAWS
WELD COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ARTICLE I — Name of organization
The organization shall be called Weld County Community Development Block Grant
Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as "CDBGAC").
ARTICLE II — Functions and Duties
A. The CDBGAC reviews matters of importance regarding the Weld County Community
Development Block Grant (hereinafter referred to as "CDBG") program and to make
recommendations to the Weld County Board of County Commissioners (hereinafter referred
to as "BOCC") concerning community development issues and use of CDBG funds.
B. CDBGAC reviews grant applications and makes recommendations to the BOCC on the
allocation of funds among the proposed CDBG projects. Although the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development requires the BOCC to maintain legal liability and
responsibility for the overall administration and performance of the CDBG program, the
County will consider the recommendations of the CDBGAC.
C. Serves as a review body to counsel, advise, and deliberate with the CDBG staff regarding
the CDBG program.
ARTICLE III — Membership
A. The BOCC shall appoint seven (7) members. At least three (3) members shall represent
participating municipalities. Other members may represent Housing providers, Non -profits
serving low and moderate -income persons, the Business community, low and moderate -
income person, Economic Development, or person with water or wastewater construction
experience. All committee members shall be residents of Weld County.
B. Terms: To establish staggered terms, the first members shall be appointed as follows: two (2)
with an initial term of one (1) year; two (2) with an initial term of two (2) years; and three (3)
with an initial term of three (3) years. Thereafter, each member could be appointed to fill a
three (3) year term. Committee members may serve no more than two (2) consecutive three
(3) year terms.
ARTICLE IV — Officers
A. Elected Officers shall consist of a Chair and Vice -Chair, both of whom shall be elected
by a quorum vote of the members at the first meeting held after the first ofthe year and shall hold
office for one (1) year or until their successors are elected and qualified.
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B. The Chair, or in his/her absence the Vice -Chair, shall preside at all meetings. If the Chair and
Vice -Chair are both absent, the members present shall elect a temporary chair to act during
the absence of the Chair and Vice -Chair.
C. County staff shall act as the Recording Secretary.
ARTICLE V — Meetings
A. The CDBGAC will annually elect a Chair and a Vice -Chair.
B. CDBGAC meetings shall be called as needed. Place, time and agenda shall be set by the
Recording Secretary. Meeting agendas and materials shall be provided to all members at least
five (5) days prior to the meeting.
C. Meetings shall be held at the Weld County Administration Building Assembly Room,
1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado or such other publicly accessible building designated by the
Recording Secretary.
D. A simple majority of the appointed members must be present to constitute a quorum.
E. All matters not governed by these by-laws shall be governed by the current edition of Robert's
Rules of Order.
F. All meetings will be open to the public and will comply with the Colorado Open Meetings
Law.
ARTICLE VI — Amendment
A. Any proposed amendments to these by-laws will be presented to the CDBGAC at least five
(5) days prior to a regular meeting for consideration. CDBGAC shall make recommendations
to the BOCC regarding by-law amendments by a vote of the members
B. Any amendment to the by-laws shall be approved by the BOCC by resolution.
Date Established: September 14, 2020
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