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Home My WebLink About20172970RESOLUTION RE: SUBMITTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 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, Article XVII, Section 17-1(1)(b) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter provides for the submittal to the qualified electors proposed Home Rule Charter amendments by Resolution of this Board, and WHEREAS, the Board determines that the following proposed amendments to repeal Article XIII in its entirety and Sections 14-7(2)(b), 16-10(11), and 16-10(12) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, and to repeal and reenact Sections 3-8(4)(p), 3-9(1), 3-15(1), 6-1, 6-3, 6- 5(4), 6-6(1), and 14-7(2)(a) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, eliminating the Weld County Council and all references thereto, shall be referred to the ballot for the November 7, 2017, Election (bold and/or strikeout show amendments): Section 3-8. - Powers and Duties. (4) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or diminishing the total authority and responsibility of the Board as herein provided, the powers and duties of the Board shall include duties and powers to: (p) Provide for reimbursement of actual expenses of food, travel, and lodging necessary for performance of the duties of a County Commissioner, County Councilman, county officer, county employee, or member of an appointed board or commission. Section 3-9. - Compensation. (1) Compensation of members of the Board shall be fixed by the County Council the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 3-15. - Vacancies. (1) A vacancy in the office of County Commissioner shall be filled by appointment by County Council in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. 4343236 Pages: 1 of 6 10/11/2017 09:00 AM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Reoorder, Weld County, CO 1111IK��.rlll«'��h�'i .'Ifi� '��4'r'ii41 dN'�'�I Lff II II I ca. CT.e>CEC. ), Se), Fs -cow), cc CLl), CRCCtAIRs) 1O11Co/I7 2017-2970 BC0013 APPROVE SUBMITTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 PAGE 4 Section 6-1. - Elective Officers. The Elective Officers of the County of Weld, Colorado, shall be five County Commissioners; five County Councilmen; one County Clerk, one County Sheriff; one County Coroner; one County Treasurer; and one County Assessor. The salary or compensation, term of office and qualifications of such officers shall be as provided in this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Coroner shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Treasurer shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Section 6-3. - Vacancy. Vacancies in elective offices, except County Commissioners and County Councilmen, shall be filled by the Board as provided by this Charter. Section 6-5. - Qualifications. (4) Except for County Councilmen, e -Each county office shall be the primary employment of the officer during the term for which he is elected or appointed. Section 6-6. - Compensation. (1) Compensation of all elected officers, except County Councilmen, shall be fixed by the County Council the laws of the State of Colorado. ARTICLE XIII COUNTY COUNCIL. Repealed in its entirety. Section 14-7. - Limitation on Annual Tax Levy. (2) Increased levy; procedure. (a) If the Board be of the opinion, the amount of tax limited by the preceding Section will be insufficient for the County needs for the current year, it may submit the question of an increased levy to the County Council, and the County Council shall examine the needs of the County and ascertain from such examination the financial condition thereof, and if in the opinion of a majority of the County Council that the County is in need of additional funds, the Council may grant an increased levy for the County in such amount as it deems appropriate, and the County is authorized to make such increased levy to the qualified electors of the County at a general or special election called for that purpose. However, no such excess levy shall be granted which will allow a greater revenue than would be produced by applying the previous year mill levy to the current year's assessed valuation. 2017-2970 BC0013 APPROVE SUBMITTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 PAGE 3 (b) In case the County Council refuses or fails within fifteen (15) days after submission to it of an adopted budget to grant such increased levy, or all of it, or in the event an increase beyond that which the Council is authorized to grant is sought, the question may be submitted to the qualified electors of the County at a general or special election celled for that purpose. Repealed. Section 16-10. - Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words or phrases defined herein shall be given the meaning set forth in this Section. (11) Council The County Council. Repealed. (12) Councilman A member of the Council. Repealed. , and WHEREAS, the Board further determines that the Clerk to the Board shall publish the full text of the proposed amendments within 30 days of this Resolution, along with notice that the issues of such proposed amendments shall be determined at the Election on November 7, 2017. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the proposed amendments to the Weld County Home Rule Charter which are set forth above, be referred to the ballot for the November 7, 2017, Election, and that the question regarding such amendments be presented in the form shown in the attached Exhibit "A." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Clerk to the Board publish notice of the election, along with the full text of the proposed amendments, within 30 days of this Resolution in the legal newspaper for Weld County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that each elector voting at the election and desirous of voting for or against said amendments shall cast his or her ballot as provided by law either "Yes" or "No" on the proposition shown as "REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1A" in Exhibit BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the proposition shown as "REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1A" in Exhibit "A" shall be deemed "passed" and effective on November 7, 2017, upon the affirmative vote of more than fifty percent (50%) of the qualified electors of Weld County who vote on the proposition at the election on November 7, 2017. 4343236 Pages: 3 of 6 10/11/2017 09:00 AM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO VIII IMJ�� t I LEI GI ��1ik N NJ L AI II 2017-2970 BC0013 APPROVE SUBMITTING AMENDMENTS TO THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 PAGE 4 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 28th day of August, A.D., 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COL DO ATTEST:„) ,.JC.[to%i1 Weld Coujty Clerk to the Board BY: Deputy CI AP"o''DAST ounty Attorney Date of signature: ION/ 2011 4343236 Pages: 4 of 6 10/11/2017 09:00 AM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clark and Recorder, Weld County, CO 11111 (AYE) Julie A. Cozad, Chair (AYE) Steve Moreno, Pry--Tem Conway 0.06 -wely 4,10A ''arbara Kirkmeyer (NAY) (AYE) '74./ <. y - AYE 2017-2970 BC0013 Exhibit "A" WELD COUNTY REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1A A PROPOSAL TO REPEAL ARTICLE XIII IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SECTIONS 14-7(2)(b), 16- 10(11) AND 16-10(12) OF THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, AND TO REPEAL AND REENACT SECTIONS 3-8(4)(p), 3-9(1), 3-15(1), 6-1, 6-3, 6-5(4), 6-6(1), AND 14-7(2)(a) OF THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, TO ELIMINATE THE WELD COUNTY COUNCIL AND ALL REFERENCES THERETO. Shall Article XIII in its entirety and Sections 14-7(2)(b), 16-10(11), and 16-10(12) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter be repealed, and Sections 3-8(4)(p), 3-9(1), 3-15(1), 6-1, 6-3, 6- 5(4), 6-6(1), and 14-7(2)(a) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter be repealed and reenacted, to eliminate the Weld County Council and all references thereto, thus reading as follows? Section 3-8. - Powers and Duties. (4) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or diminishing the total authority and responsibility of the Board as herein provided, the powers and duties of the Board shall include duties and powers to: (p) Provide for reimbursement of actual expenses of food, travel, and lodging necessary for performance of the duties of a County Commissioner, county officer, county employee, or member of an appointed board or commission. Section 3-9. - Compensation. (1) Compensation of members of the Board shall be fixed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 3-15. - Vacancies. (1) A vacancy in the office of County Commissioner shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 6-1. - Elective Officers. The Elective Officers of the County of Weld, Colorado, shall be five County Commissioners; one County Clerk, one County Sheriff; one County Coroner; one County Treasurer; and one County Assessor. The salary or compensation, term of office and qualifications of such officers shall be as provided in this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Coroner shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Treasurer shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be 4343236 Pages: 3 of 6 10/11/2017 09:00 AM R Fee:$0.00 Carly Kopp's, Clark and Recorder, Weld County, CO �IIIIMI��w�L�l�i�l�lr�l�k��l+�1ly1fi��rl�1��:�ii4 19111 subject to the rules established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Section 6-3. - Vacancy. Vacancies in elective offices, except County Commissioners, shall be filled by the Board as provided by this Charter. Section 6-5. - Qualifications. (4) Each county office shall be the primary employment of the officer during the term for which he is elected or appointed. Section 6-6. - Compensation. (1) Compensation of all elected officers shall be fixed by the laws of the State of Colorado. ARTICLE XIII - COUNTY COUNCIL. — Repealed in its entirety. Section 14-7. - Limitation on Annual Tax Levy. (2) Increased levy; procedure. (a) If the Board be of the opinion, the amount of tax limited by the preceding Section will be insufficient for the County needs for the current year, it may submit the question of an increased levy to the to the qualified electors of the County at a general or special election called for that purpose. However, no such excess levy shall be granted which will allow a greater revenue than would be produced by applying the previous year mill levy to the current year's assessed valuation. (b) Repealed. Section 16-10. - Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words or phrases defined herein shall be given the meaning set forth in this Section. (11) Council — Repealed. (12) Councilman — Repealed. Yes No 4343236 Pages: 6 of 6 10/11/2017 09:00 AM R F..:$0.00 Carly Koppes, Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO VIII FATM K I1IAA II II NOTICE OF BALLOT ISSUE FOR NOVEMBER 7, 2017, ELECTION DOCKET #: 2017-80 In accordance with the provisions of Colorado Statute and Article XVII, Section 17-1(1)(b) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter, notice is hereby given that a ballot issue regarding an amendment to the Weld County Home Rule Charter will be submitted to the qualified electors of Weld County at the November 7, 2017, Election, pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of County Commissioners, dated August 28, 2017. The election precinct shall be the entire County of Weld, Colorado. The questions presented shall be: REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1A A PROPOSAL TO REPEAL ARTICLE XIII IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SECTIONS 14- 7(2)(B), 16-10(11) AND 16-10 (12) OF THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, AND TO REPEAL AND REENACT SECTIONS 3-8(4)(P), 3-9(1), 3-15(1), 6-1, 6-3, 6-5(4), 6-6(1), AND 14-7(2)(A) OF THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, TO ELIMINATE THE WELD COUNTY COUNCIL AND ALL REFERENCES THERETO. Shall Article XIII in its entirety and Sections 14-7(2)(b), 16-10(11), and 16-10(12) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter be repealed, and Sections 3-8(4)(p), 3-9(1), 3-15(1), 6- 1, 6-3, 6-5(4), 6-6(1), and 14-7(2)(a) of the Weld County Home Rule Charter be repealed and reenacted, to eliminate the Weld County Council and all references thereto, thus reading as follows? Section 3-8. - Powers and Duties. (4) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or diminishing the total authority and responsibility of the Board as herein provided, the powers and duties of the Board shall include duties and powers to: (p) Provide for reimbursement of actual expenses of food, travel, and lodging necessary for performance of the duties of a County Commissioner, county officer, county employee, or member of an appointed board or commission. Section 3-9. - Compensation. (1) Compensation of members of the Board shall be fixed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 3-15. - Vacancies. (1) A vacancy in the office of County Commissioner shall be filled in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. o?d/7-a97O Section 6-1. - Elective Officers. The Elective Officers of the County of Weld, Colorado, shall be five County Commissioners; one County Clerk, one County Sheriff; one County Coroner; one County Treasurer; and one County Assessor. The salary or compensation, term of office and qualifications of such officers shall be as provided in this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Coroner shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Treasurer shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the terms of Article IV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appointment shall be subject to the rules established in the personnel system described in Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Section 6-3. - Vacancy. Vacancies in elective offices, except County Commissioners, shall be filled by the Board as provided by this Charter. Section 6-5. - Qualifications. (4) Each county office shall be the primary employment of the officer during the term for which he is elected or appointed. Section 6-6. - Compensation. (1) Compensation of all elected officers shall be fixed by the laws of the State of Colorado. ARTICLE XIII - COUNTY COUNCIL. — Repealed in its entirety. Section 14-7. - Limitation on Annual Tax Levy. (2) Increased levy; procedure. (a) If the Board be of the opinion, the amount of tax limited by the preceding Section will be insufficient for the County needs for the current year, it may submit the question of an increased levy to the to the qualified electors of the County at a general or special election called for that purpose. However, no such excess levy shall be granted which will allow a greater revenue than would be produced by applying the previous year mill levy to the current year's assessed valuation. (b) Repealed. Section 16-10. - Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words or phrases defined herein shall be given the meaning set forth in this Section. (11) Council — Repealed. (12) Councilman — Repealed. Yes No REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1B A PROPOSAL TO REPEAL AND REENACT SECTION 16-9 OF THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER TO REQUIRE ALL ELECTIVE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO, TO COMPLY WITH THE ETHICS RULES, STANDARDS, AND PENALTY PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ARTICLE XXIX "ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT" OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION. Shall Section 16-9 of the Weld County Home Rule Charter be repealed and reenacted to require all Elective Officers and employees of the County of Weld, Colorado, to comply with the ethics rules, standards, and penalty provisions set forth in the laws of the State of Colorado, including, but not limited to, Article XXIX "Ethics in Government" of the Colorado Constitution, thus reading as follows? Section 16-9. - Ethics Rules and Standards. All Elective Officers and employees of the County of Weld, Colorado, shall comply with the ethics rules, standards, and penalty provisions set forth in the laws of the State of Colorado, including, but not limited to, Article XXIX "Ethics in Government" of the Colorado Constitution. The Board of County Commissioners shall not have the power and authority to adopt ordinances or resolutions exempting the Elective Officers and employees of the County of Weld, Colorado, from the provisions of Article XXIX "Ethics in Government" of the Colorado Constitution. Yes No Each elector voting at the election and desirous of voting for or against said amendment shall cast his or her ballots as provided by law either "Yes" or "No" on the proposition shown. If passed, the text of the amendment shall be incorporated into the Weld County Home Rule Charter. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that copies of the proposed amendment may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E -Mail messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To ensure inclusion of your E -Mail correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to egesick@weldgov.com. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO DATED: September 1, 2017 PUBLISHED: September 6, 2017, in the Greeley Tribune ravvr:IwUEH 7, 2017, ELECTION DOCKET It: 2017.50 In accordance with the provisions of Colorado Statute and -Article XVII, Section 17-1(11(h) of Me Weld County Home Rule Charter. notice is hereby given that a ceder issue regarding en amend- ment to the Weld County Home Rule Charter veil be submitted to the qualified 'lectern of Weed County at the November 7. 2017, Election, pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of County Cern- miaaioners, dated August 28, 2017. The election precinct shall he the entire County of Weid. Colo. redo. The questIone presented shell be, • REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1A (( (( yy A EPEAL 10(11) AND 16.10 ((12) OF THE TWELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, ICLE XIII IN fTS ENTIRETY AND IAND TOREPEALAND REENACT SECTIONS 3-6(4)1P(, 3.9(1), 3-15(1), 8-1, 6-3, 6.5(4), 6-6(1), AND 14-7(2)1A) OF THE WELD COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER, TO ELIMINATE THE WELD COUNTY COUNCIL AND ALL REFERENCES THERETO. Shall Article Xiil in its entirety and Sections 14-7(2)(b), 16-10!11), sod 19-10(12) of the Weld CQUnty Home Rule Charter be repealed, and Receons 3-8(4),e). 5-6(t), and 14.7(Ree) of the Weld County Home Rule Chartrepealed rendir enecti d, to elbri)- nate the Weld County Council and all references thereto, thus reading as follows? Secifen 3-8. - Powers and Duties (4)Without limiting the generality of the foregoing or diminishing the total authortty and reeponsibiil- • ty no the Bneml,es harem provided, the powers and duties of the Beare shaft Include belies and powers t0: (p)Provlde for reimbursement of actual expenses of food, travel, and }edging neoessery for perfor- mance of the duties el a County Commissioner, county officer, county employee, or member pt an appointed board or commleeten, Sectlen 3-9. - Cnmpeneetlon. (1)Compeneatien of members of the Board shall be fixed by the laws of the State of Colorado. Section 3.15, - Vacancies. (1)A vacancy in the office of County Commissioner shall be tilled in accordance with the laws. of the State of Colorado: Section 6.n, - Elective Officers. • The Elective Officiate of the County 01 Wald, Colorado, shall be five County Commissioners; one County Clerk. one County Sheriff; one County Coroner, one Court) • T.. __. -_.. Asse`eeor. The salary oreornpansetion, term of office and qualifications Of such aoffficers shall be us provided in thie Chatter- Notwithstanding the foregoing or any ocher provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January 1, 2003, the Coroner shell be appointed and the affloe operated in ac- cordence with tine terms of Article fV §4.1(4) of this Charter. Such appoimmeot shall be subject to the nudes established In the personnel system described et Alicia IV •§4-213{2) of this Charter, Not- withstanding the toregeing or any Other provision of this Charter to the contrary, effective January IArticle IV , 0002, the Treasurer shall be appointed and the office operated in accordance with the leans of §4,1(4) at this Charter, Such appointment shaft be subject to the rules established in the personnel system described In Article IV §4-2B(2) of this Charter. Section 6.3. - Vacancy. Vacancies in elective offices, except County Commissioners, shall be flied by the Board as provid- ed by this Charter. Section 6.5. - Cuaiificellons. (4) Each' county office shall be the primary employment of the officer during the term far which he is elected or appointed, Section 6-6. - Compensation. . (1)C0mpensation of all elected officers shaft be fixed be the laws of the Slate of Colorado, ARTFCLE XIII • COUNTY. COUNCIL. — Repented in es entirety. Section 14.7. - Limitation on Annual Tax Levy. (2)Increased levy; procedure, (a)ff the Board be of the opinion, the amount of tax limited by the preceding Section will be insoffi- chant far the County needs for the currant year, it may submit the question of an increased levy to the to the qualified electors of the Courtly at a general or special election dolled for that purpose. However, no Such excess levy shall be grunted which will allow a greater revenue then would be produced by applying the previous year mill levy to the current years assessed valuation- (b)Repealed, Section 16.10. - Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, the words or phrases defined herein shall be given the meaning set forth in this Section. (11) Council — Repealed. (12} Councilman --Repealed. Yes__ No REFERRED BALLOT QUESTION 1® A PROPOSAL TO REPEAL AND REENACT SECTION 16-9 OF THE WELL} COUNTY HOME COUN- TY OF WELD CROLOO REQUIRE COMALL ELECTIVE LY W WITH OFFICERS ETH CS AND EMPLOYEES AND PEN- ALTY PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF COLORADO INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ARTICLE XXIX "ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION. Shag Section 16-9 of the Wald County Home Rub Chatter be repealed and reenacted to require all Elective Officers and employees (lithe County of Weld, Colorado, to comply with the ethics MIee, standards, and penalty provisions set forth In the laws of the State of Colorado, including, but not knifed to, Article XXIX' Ethics in Government" of the Colorado Constitution, thug reading as fol- lows? Section 16.9. - Ethics Rules and Standards. Alcers and ee, st8 dardre, and penally provisionees of s the forth iyn the laws f of the Steleshall of�Co orlawith the cedes do, Includ g but not limited to, Alicia XXIX "Ethics in Government' of the Colorado Constitution. The Board of County Commissloners shall not hove the power and authority to adopt ordinances or resolutions exempting the Elective Officers and employees of the County of Weld, Colorado, from the provi- alone of Article XXIX "Ethics in Government' of the Colorado Constitution, Yes No Each elector voting at the election and desirous of voting for or against said amendment shall cast his or her ballots as provided by law either "Yes" or "No on the proposition shown. It passed, the text of the amendment shall be incorporated into the Weld County Home Rule Charter. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that copies of the propoeed amendment may be examined in the office oftion the 11501) Street, Greeley, Colorado 60631, Monday erk to vie Board of County Gorrimistareners. rthroed ugh Friday, 6.00 n the Weld ta.m. y 0 500ap.m. E -Mail messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To ensure in. elusion of your E -Mail correspondence into the case fie, please send a copy to egesick®weldgov.com BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, Y, COLORADO DATED: September 1, 2017 PUBLISHED September 6. 2O17. in the Greeley Tribune The Tribune September 6, 2017 Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO County of Weld, I Kelly Ash of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an advertising clerk of THE GREELEY TRIBUNE, SS. that the same is a daily newspaper of general circulation and printed and published in the City of Greeley, in said county and state; that the notice or advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said daily newspaper for consecutive (daysj• that the notice was published in the regular and entire issue of every number of said newspaper during the period and time of publication of said notice, and in the newspaper proper and not in a supplement thereof; that the first publication of said notice was contained in the Sixth day of September A,D, 2017 and the last publication thereof: in the issue of said newspaper bearing the date of the Sixth day of September A.D. 2017 that said The Greeley Tribune has been published continuously and uninterruptedly during the period of at least six months next prior to the first issue thereof contained said notice or advertisement above referred to; that said newspaper has been admitted to the United States mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the Act of March 3,1879, or any amendments thereof; and that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified for publishing legal notices and advertisements within the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado. 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