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RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO
SIGN - UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER, COLORADO CENTER FOR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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 a Memorandum of Understanding
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment, and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, by and through the University of
Colorado Denver, Colorado Center for Communities Development, commencing upon execution
of signature, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said memorandum of
understanding, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said memorandum of
understanding, 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 Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Department of
Local Affairs, by and through the University of Colorado Denver, Colorado Center for
Communities Development be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to
sign said memorandum of understanding.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 2nd day of February, A.D., 2015.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS-AROUND REVIEW/WORK SESSION REQUEST
RE: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between University of Colorado-Denver for a Conceptual
Trails Master Plan between Firestone and Milliken
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT DATE: December 31, 2014
PERSON REQUESTING: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Executive Director
Brief description of the problem/issue:
Enclosed for the Board's review and approval is a Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Colorado-
Denver("UC-Denver") and the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Weld County residents are requesting walking and bicycling connections between their communities. Findings from the
2014 Weld County Community Health Survey show significant interest from residents to improve their health by being
physically active in their communities and desiring more opportunities for safe walking and bicycling.Additionally, Weld
County does not have a north-south running trail to connect communities from Firestone, Frederick, Platteville,
Johnstown, and Milliken,with Greeley, Evans, Windsor, and beyond. An abandoned rail corridor exists between
Frederick and Milliken, and there is interest from the towns of Firestone and Milliken to connect the corridor for walking
and bicycling. The towns of Firestone and Milliken hold easement access to sections of the abandoned corridor. Excel
Energy also has rights. According to staff in Milliken,a private landowner who has some access near Milliken is also
receptive to a trail.
Once complete,this trail can increase significant connections between many communities,and also be a driver for local
tourism, the Discover Weld initiative, and other economic development. This MOU between UC Denver and Weld
County will only explore the site investigation, mapping, and trail design considerations. Per the MOU,this is only a
conceptual plan, and is not an official trail development plan. This project falls under the scope of an existing grant the
Health Department received last year to explore and promote opportunities for walking and bicycling in Weld County.
The Health Department is requesting approval of this MOU. The entire amount of this project($3,250)is funded from an
existing grant and will not use County funds.
What options exist for the Board? (Include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options)
Options for the Board include:
1. Declining the MOU will result in a missed opportunity for economic development, tourism, and resident desires
for community connectivity and increased physical activity and outdoor recreation.
2. Approving the MOU will enable the Health Department to obtain a conceptual plan that the towns of Firestone
and Milliken can then use for further planning and grant writing.
Recommendation: I recommend approval of this Memorandum of Understanding with the Univeristy of Colorado-
Denver.
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments:
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Sean P. Conway
Julie A. Cozad
Mike Freeman
Steve Moreno
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TO: Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
GOu N T Y / Board of County Commissioners
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FROM: Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH,
Executive Director
Department of Public Health & Environment
DATE: January 30, 2015
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between University of Colorado-Denver for a
Conceptual Trails Master Plan between
Firestone and Milliken
Enclosed for Board review and approval is a memorandum of understanding between the Weld
County Department of Public Health and University of Colorado Denver.
Weld County residents are requesting walking and bicycling connections between their
communities. Findings from the 2014 Weld County Community Health Survey show significant
interest from residents to improve their health by being physically active in their communities
and desiring more opportunities for safe walking and bicycling. Additionally, Weld County does
not have a north-south running trail to connect communities from Firestone, Frederick,
Platteville, Johnstown, and Milliken, with Greeley, Evans, Windsor, and beyond. An abandoned
rail corridor exists between Frederick and Milliken, and there is interest from the towns of
Firestone and Milliken to connect the corridor for walking and bicycling. The towns of Firestone
and Milliken hold easement access to sections of the abandoned corridor. Excel Energy also has
rights. According to staff in Milliken, a private landowner who has some access near Milliken is
also receptive to a trail.
Once complete, this trail can increase significant connections between many communities, and
also be a driver for local tourism, the Discover Weld initiative, and other economic
development. This MOU between UC Denver and Weld County will only explore the site
investigation, mapping, and trail design considerations. Per the MOU, this is only a conceptual
plan, and is not an official trail development plan. This project falls under the scope of an
existing grant the Health Department received last year to explore and promote opportunities
for walking and bicycling in Weld County.
The Health Department is requesting approval of this MOU. The entire amount of this project
($3,250) is funded from an existing grant and will not use County funds.
This memorandum of understand was approved for placement on the agenda by the Board via
work session on January 26, 2015.
I recommend approval of this memorandum of understanding with University of Colorado
Denver.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between
Colorado Department of Local Affairs— University of Colorado Denver,
Colorado Center for Community Development
And
Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, hereinafter DOLA, has
contracted with the University of Colorado Denver Colorado Center for
Community Development, hereinafter UCD,to provide technical assistance in a
64 county area of Colorado, and
WHEREAS,Weld Counts/Colorado, hereinafter the County, has requested
assistance through this program to assist in providing conceptual design
services for trail connections between Firestone and Milliken, and
WHEREAS, the DOLA and UCD desire to assist local governments and political
subdivisions of the State that are experiencing social and economic impacts
resulting from the development of energy/mineral resource industries in
Colorado, and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable to specify these services, the desired
end products, and the responsibilities of both the DOLA, UCD, and the County in
completing this project,
NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby agreed that:
I.SCOPE OF WORK
UCD shall provide the following services to the County as detailed in Attachment
A-Scope of Services dated December 9, 2014.
II. COST ESTIMATE
Work will be billed to the County at completion of the final work task. It is
estimated that work on this project will be $6,500 and the County is requested to match
$3,250 of the project costs to cover the time, travel expenses, follow-up review and
preparation of the final documents.
III. PAYMENTS
UCD shall submit an invoice the County upon completion of services for the
Town contribution of$3,250. Invoice will be sent to the following:
Dr. Mark E.Wallace, Executive Director,
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment,
1555 North 17th Ave, Greeley, CO
970 304 6470
Contact: Eric Aakko eaakko@co.weld.co.us
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Payments, identifying a UCD invoice number, will be sent within 30 days of invoice to:
University of Colorado Denver
ATTN: Danielle Brunner
Campus Box 126, P.O. Box 173364
Denver CO 80217-3364
IV. Department and Community Responsibilities
UCD will provide the personnel and administrative oversight to accomplish the
objectives as described. Student intern(s) may do some necessary research, plans, and
prepare documents in accordance with the scope of work. Supervision of the students
and their work tasks rests with Mike Tupa, Community Development Specialist for UCD.
Don Sandoval, Regional Manager will monitor the project on behalf of DOLA.
V. Period of Performance
This agreement will be deemed valid by the authorized signatures and it is
anticipated that work can begin in early January and a project completion date is set
for September 1, 2015.
VI. Changes and Termination
The UCD Technical Assistance Program,the Colorado Department of Local
Affairs, or the County may, from time to time require changes in the Scope of Services of
this agreement. In the event changes are required they must be made with the
agreement of all parties. Either party may terminate this agreement by giving written
notice of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty(30)
days before the proposed date of termination.
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VII. Agreement
For: Weld County Colorado
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair Title' A.//
Signature and Date 02/02/2015 arbara Kirkmeyer, Chair FE3 0 2 2015
For: Department of Local Affairs
Title: Regional Manager
Signat
For: University of Colorado Denver, Colorado Center for Community
Development
Andrew D. Reid Title: Assistant Dean Administrative Services
Signature and Date
For: Community Technical Assistance Program
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December 9, 2014
Community Development Specialist
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Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between University of Colorado-Denver for a Conceptual
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Attachment A— Scope of Services
Weld County Trails Master Plan
University Technical Assistance Program
University of Colorado Denver, CCCD-DOLA Program.
December 9, 2014
The University Technical Assistance(UTA) Program at CCCD has been requested to provide
design and planning services to the Weld County Public Health Department in research and location of a
potential trail that would connect Firestone with Milliken up the Platte River corridor. Weld.County
desires to have assistance in locating this trail based on available past studies, available mapping and
some on-site investigation.Work is to include updates with the Active Living Workgroup and as
coordinated with Weld county Health Department.Work tasks are as follows.
Work Scope
Trails Master Planning
Work under this project includes site and trail research,mapping,on-site investigation,
preparation of a trail master plan and presentation to the community.The study area is located from
Firestone north to Milliken.Trail location and connections to other regional trails will be researched.
Several studies have covered trails in this area and these will be reviewed. Mapping will be assembled
from those studies and with Google or possible County GIS base mapping trails will be located for
consideration. It is assumed that meetings with local communities,trail groups,and other interested
parties will be part of this effort.Trails may cover some utility or ditch corridors and those entities will
need to be contacted for their input.Staff meetings as coordinated with staff from the Health
Communication,Education and Planning Division will be more frequent and cover Input work and
progress review sessions.
Steering Committee Meeting steps and work for this effort will include:
• Project Kick-off and Site investigation-inventory.
o Review trails needs,review available studies and local survey information,and,where
possible,conduct on-site hike.
o Mapping Assembly. Mapping can be built from county GIS data base which will be
provided by Weld County for this study.
• Follow up meetings with the steering committee will summarize the findings and a review of
mapping and on-site findings.
o Where possible alternate routes will be located on the mapping for further discussion.
o These meetings may follow the course of the project and be scheduled monthly or
sooner.
• Trail Connections,trail heads, information boards,and other trail amenities will be studied as
part of this project.Coordination with the Colorado Front Range Trail system and their trail
standards will dictate the trail configuration and amenities.
• Trail design will consider pedestrian,bicycle,and other non-motorized use.Where possible
alternate equestrian trails might be included in this study.
• The UTA team will be available to present our findings and route alternates to a larger group or
at public meetings.
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o This scheduling can include 2 of these meetings under this scope but can be expanded if
needed.
o Input from these meetings will help guide final design and reported recommendations
• A Final Submittals
o Trail plans,alternate considerations,trail amenities and other findings will be compiled
in plan, illustration and report format for the County's use in later project phases.
o Final work products include suggestions for phasing improvements and a rough cost
estimate will also be prepared for construction work to accomplish the final designs.
o Final submittals will include plans,detail sketches and a report of the findings and
o Electronic files will also be submitted for later county use.
This Work Scope and ensuing reports,findings,and meetings will be conceptual only.These findings
and reports are not intended to be used for trail construction. Later phases with more detail mapping,
engineering and professional services will bring these ideas to a more complete stage.
Work is supervised by Mike Tupa, UCDenver Community Development Coordinator within the UTA
program and prepared by graduate level Landscape Architecture and/or Architecture design interns
from the College of Architecture and Planning in Denver.
Timeline
It Is estimated that work can begin with kick-off meetings in late December,and depending on
snow conditions and river flow levels be completed in the late spring. More solid meeting dates will be
offered as the project begins.Although work products should be completed by June 1"we may need to
do summer field work to finalize the designs and will set an official project completion date no later than
September 15`h,2015.
Cost Estimate-Budget
Work will be billed to the County at completion of the final work task. It is estimated that work
on this project will require$6,500 to cover the staff work,travel expenses,possible GPS mapping or
field work,follow-up review and preparation of the final documents. Work is divided by the County and
DOLA UTA Grant contribution as follows:
Frederick Parks Master Plan.
DOLA Match (50%) $ 3,250
County Match/share of cost(50%) $ 3,250
Total $ 6,500
End of Attachment A
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