HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 33, 2021CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 33 Series of 2021
TITLE: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE AND THE JEFFERSON CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR THE REGENERATE WHEAT RIDGE GROWING URBAN AGRICULTURE PARTNERSHIPS PROJECT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14.12 of the Home Rule Charter, C.R.S. §§ 29-1-201 and 203, and Colo. Const. Art. XIV, § 18(2)(a), the City of Wheat Ridge isauthorized to enter into cooperative agreements with other governmental entities toprovide any function, service or facility each is authorized to undertake; and
WHEREAS, the City collaborated with the Jefferson Conservation District (JCD)
on a joint application for a project titled “Regenerate Wheat Ridge: Growing Urban Agriculture Partnerships” to the National Association of Conservation District’s Urban Agriculture Conservation Grant initiative; and
WHEREAS, the City and JCD’s project was awarded funding of $50,000 to be
used towards expenses incurred by the project through April 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City and JCD have specific and joint responsibilities related to implementing the project and have specific end-goals for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge wishes to enter into a memorandum of understanding with the JCD to accomplish these goals.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Wheat
Ridge, Colorado:
Section 1. The Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Jefferson Conservation District, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby approved.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 14th day of June 2021.
Bud Starker, Mayor
ATTEST:
Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
[ATTACHED]
Memorandum of Understanding
Purpose: The purpose of this memorandum of understanding (MOU) is to formally outline agency responsibilities and
deliverables, establish dates of partnership, and outline financial reimbursement from Jefferson Conservation District
(JCD) to City of Wheat Ridge for completing duties as outlined below as part of the National Association of Conservation
District’s (NACD) funded project “Regenerate Wheat Ridge: Growing Urban Agriculture Partnerships.”
Term: The term of this MOU is from the date of the last signature through April 12, 2022. This MOU will not be modified
unless changes, made in writing, are agreed upon by all parties.
Goals:
1. Increase regenerative urban agricultural production in Wheat Ridge by identifying eligible parcels of land and
providing technical assistance to facilitate at least two Local Land Producer Partnerships using the Happiness
Gardens model.
2. Connect the community with Happiness Gardens to establish it as a community hub to elevate awareness of
regenerative urban agriculture as well as current practices and opportunities to participate.
City of Wheat Ridge Responsibilities:
● Act as lead organization to carry out the following events:
o Arbor Day
o 5 Regenerative urban agriculture events
o Fall stakeholder event
o Harvest Festival
● Provide JCD with invoices, receipts, and timesheets in order to receive reimbursement
● Creating and posting social media content
Jefferson Conservation District Responsibilities:
● Hire a part-time employee to assist in meeting deliverables of this project
● Reimburse up to $25,000.00 to City of Wheat Ridge upon submission of invoices, receipts, and timesheets
● Sharing social media content
Joint Responsibilities:
● Communicate with each other and other partners regularly to ensure project activities and deliverables are
being met
● Convene a working group of key stakeholders and facilitate 3 meetings
● Draft and publish a technical assistance guide
● Find two new Local Land Producer Partnerships for the 2022 growing season
● Define eligible land production criteria
● Identify and prioritize qualifying private land parcels
● Conduct outreach to prioritized landowners
● Provide technical assistance for Local Land Producer Partnerships
Reimbursement Requirements
Below are expectations and requirements pertaining to JCD’s reimbursement of costs incurred by COWR relating to
carrying out the responsibilities described above.
● JCD can only reimburse COWR after funds are received from NACD
● COWR will submit requests for reimbursement to JCD no more than once per quarter
● Requests for reimbursement must clearly align with the goals of the project, as outlined in the goals and
responsibilities
● Costs incurred can begin April 12, 2021, so long as they align with the goals and responsibilities.
EXHIBIT A
Colorado Constitution: TABOR
Colorado Constitution ("TABOR"). This MOU does not create a multi-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or obligation within
the meaning of TABOR and, therefore, notwithstanding anything in this MOU to the contrary, all payment obligations of
the City are expressly dependent and conditioned upon the continuing appropriation of funds beyond the term of the
City’s current fiscal period ending upon the next succeeding December 31. Financial obligations of the City payable after
the current fiscal year are contingent upon funds for that purpose being appropriated, budgeted, and otherwise made
available in accordance with ordinances and resolutions of the City and other applicable law.
Signatures
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City of Wheat Ridge Date
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Jefferson Conservation District Date
June 14, 2021
June 29, 2021