HomeMy WebLinkAbout20153989.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR EXTENSION PROGRAMS
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
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 for
Extension Programs between the County of Weld, State of Colorado Extension, by and through
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Extension Office, and
Colorado State University, commencing upon full execution, and ending 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 for Extension Programs between the
County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, on behalf of the Extension Office, and Colorado State University 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.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 21st day of December, A.D., 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, C LORADO
ATTEST: J 114
arbara Kirkmey r, Chair
Weld County Cler to the Board
i \ reeman, Pro-Tem
De•uty Clerk to the Board
Conway
AP ORM:
u ie A. ozad
County Attorney
r Steve Moreno
Date of signature:
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
and
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
This Memorandum of Understanding("MOU")entered into thisZ/day of
,20/2 by and between Colorado State University Extension(hereinafter referred to as
"Extension")and Weld County,Colorado,by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County(hereinafter referred to as "County").
WHEREAS,County desires to participate in the educational programs as authorized by the
Smith-Lever Act,as amended, and other acts supporting Extension programs,
WHEREAS,Extension is authorized by State and Federal law to conduct Extension educational
programs in the State of Colorado, and,
WHEREAS,Extension programs are developed in response to local needs,Extension plans of
work and program prioritization are determined jointly by the County Extension Advisory Committee,
County Commissioners,and CSU Extension faculty and staff,
WHEREAS,the Parties recognize that Extension has discretion concerning funding for and the
provision of Extension education programs,which may include youth development, consumer sciences,
family development,health education,community and economic development,agriculture,horticulture,
natural resources,and"subjects authorized by the Smith-Lever Act as amended and other Acts supporting
cooperative extension work",and
WHEREAS,Extension and County desire to enter into this MOUto set out the nature of the
program and the relationship of the Parties:
NOW,THEREFORE, the Parties hereby agree to expend their best efforts to conduct and support
an Extension program in the County under the following terms and conditions:
Section 1. County agrees:
(a) To furnish suitable office space,and pay the costs of utilities,travel,office expenses,
supplies, and equipment needed to conduct Extension programs in the County, as determined
by the Board of County Commissioners through its budget process.
(b) To provide 85%funding, including salary and fringe benefits,for one full time professional
staff position in the area of 4-H Youth Development/Livestock, which is referenced below in
Section 2(c). Funds for this position will be allocated to Extension. Extension will hire and
administer this position in accordance with CSU Extension policies and procedures.
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(c) To provide 50% funding, including salary and fringe benefits,for one full-time professional
staff position in the area of Horticulture and Agriculture, which is referenced below in 2(d).
Funds for this position will be allocated to Extension. Extension will hire and administer this
position in accordance with CSU Extension policies and procedures.
(d) To provide necessary and adequate clerical,and secretarial personnel, as determined by the
Board of County Commissioners through its budget process.
(e) The County may, at its sole discretion, employ additional professional,paraprofessional and
support personnel in the County Extension Office at its own expense.
(f) To participate in the selection procedure of professional Extension staff for the County in
accordance with Colorado State University Extension Personnel Policies and Procedures,
including designation of subject matter expertise for CSU funded positions.
(g) To submit to the Director of Colorado Extension a copy of the County budget approving
expenditures for items above. The budget will be certified as true and correct by the
responsible County officer and will be submitted prior to the beginning of each calendar year.
(h) To annually review this MOU at the beginning of each calendar year, and affirm or appoint
members of the County Extension Advisory Committee, as needed. The County Extension
Advisory Committee membership will be representative of Weld County.
(i) To appoint a County Commissioner who will serve as a liaison to Extension, participate on
the Advisory Committee, and provide regular updates to the Board of County Commissioners
concerning Extension programming and operations.
Section 2. Extension agrees:
(a) To provide leadership and administration for the Colorado State University Extension
programs and staff.
(b) To provide the total salary of two professional staff, the County Extension Director/Agent—
Livestock and the 4-H youth Development Agent, including employer fringe benefit costs.
(c) To provide funding equivalent to 15% of total salary and benefits for the 4-H Youth
Development/Livestock full time professional position funded by the County in accordance
with Section 1(b).
(d) To provide funding equivalent to 50% of total salary and benefits for the Horticulture and
Agriculture full-time professional position funded by the County in accordance with Section
1(c).
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(e) With the approval of the County,recruit,appoint and supervise professional staff to serve in
Weld County.
(f) To provide qualified state and regional who are available to train and assist County staff in
the conduct of County Extension educational programs.
(g) Extension may, at its sole discretion,employ additional professional personnel in the County
Extension Office at its own expense.
Section 3. Extension and County mutually agree:
(a) To place and support four(4)professional staff personnel who will implement the Extension
program set forth in this MOU in the County.
(b) The personnel costs of these four(4)professional staff personnel will be provided by the
Parties as described in Section 1 and 2 above.
(c) Endowed positions will be viewed by Extension and the County as enhancements to the
overall staffing of Weld County Extension. Endowed positions will not be used as substitute
positions to those defined in section 3 (a)and(b)of this MOU.
(d) To notify the other party in writing at least sixty(60)days prior to any expected major change
in funding or program that would affect the professional personnel or support of the program.
(e) Colorado State University Extension,as a publicly funded educational organization, operates
in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964,Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,and as such,all programs, activities and
employment opportunities are available without regard to race,color,national origin, sex,
religion,age or disability.
(f) Nothing herein shall abrogate, affect or waive any notice requirements,defenses,immunities,
and limitations to liability that Extension,County, or their officers and employees, may have
under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act,C.R.S., Section 24-10-101,et seq
("CGIA"), and to any other defenses,immunities,and limitations to liability available to the
same under the law. Nothing in this MOU shall be deemed or applied as an express or
implied waiver by Extension or county of its governmental and sovereign immunities,as an
express or implied acceptance by Extension or County of liabilities arising as a result of
actions which lie in tort or could lie in tort in excess of the liabilities allowable under the
CGIA,as a pledge of the full faith and credit of the State of Colorado,or as the assumption
by any of the parties of a debt,contract or liability of each other in violation of Article XI,
Section 1 of the Constitution of Colorado.
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(g) This MOU embodies the entire MOU of the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof. There are no promises, terms, conditions, or obligations other than those
contained herein; and this MOU shall supersede all previous communications,
representations, or agreements, either verbal or written,between the parties hereto.
No modification to this MOU shall be valid unless agreed to in writing by the parties
hereto.
Section 4. This MOU shall remain in full force and effect from year to year until terminated by
either party by written notice given sixty(60)days prior to the anticipated time of termination.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the Parties hereto have caused this Memorandum of Understanding to
be executed below:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO
ATTEST:
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Els Barbara Kirkmeye ,Chair
Weld �.unty Clerk to Board S� `�``
DEC 21 2015
BY: J.�_ 1r�1���,a ;. ' r•
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Deputy Cle f to the Boar ate
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION
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Director,Operations/Human Resources Vice President of Engagement and
Director of Extension
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