HomeMy WebLinkAboutBocc Packet 01222014 InternshipA RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OFPITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF COLORADO, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS
TO FUND THE PITKIN COUNTY BEST AND BRIGHTEST INTERN USING FUNDS
FROM THE ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Resolution No. , 2014
RECITALS
1. Intergovernmental agreements to provide functions or services, including sharing the costs of
such functions or services, or incurring debt, by political subdivisions of the State of
Colorado, are specifically authorized by C.R.S. § 29-1-203, relevant portions of Title 24,
Article 33.5, and other sections of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
2. Pursuant to Section 2.8. of the Pitkin County Home Rule Charter the Board of County
Commissioners is authorized to approve by resolution, intergovernmental agreements with
other governmental agencies.
3. Pitkin County wishes enter into a contract with the Department of Local Affairs to employ an
administrative intern for approximately 24 months under the Best and Brightest Program
administered by the Department of Local Affairs. The.Best and Brightest Program provides
a cost-effective way to help support the increasing administrative needs of small, rural
jurisdictions in Colorado. Additionally, the program provides students (as administrative
interns) the opportunity to gain valuable working experience while completing their graduate
degree.
4. Grant funds will pay 50% of salary and benefit costs of the Intern, to a maximum of $17,500
per year. Pitkin County will contribute at least $17,500 annually for each of two years. The
Intern position was approved by the Board of County Commissioners upon adoption of the
2014 Budget. A copy of the Grant Agreement is on file in the County Clerk's Office
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin
County, Colorado, that the Chair be authorized to sign the grant agreement with the State of
Colorado Department of Local Affairs to provide for the Pitkin County Best and Brightest
Intern.
INTRODUCED, FIRST READ, AND SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DAY
OF 2014.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY OF THE
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE ASPEN TIMES WEEKLY ON THE DAY OF
, 2014.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND THE FULL TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION POSTED
ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY WEBSITE ( www.aspenpitkin.com) ON THE
DAY OF 2014.
ADOPTED AFTER FINAL READING AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE DAY
OF 2014.
PUBLISHED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY, AFTER ADOPTION, IN THE ASPEN
TIMES WEEKLY ON THE DAY OF , 2014.
POSTED BY TITLE AND SHORT SUMMARY ON THE OFFICIAL PITKIN COUNTY
WEBSITE ( www.aspenpitkin.com) ON THE DAY OF 2014.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By By:
Jeanette Jones Robert A. Ittner, Jr., Chair
Deputy County Clerk
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM: MANAGER APPROVAL
John Ely, County Attorney Jon Peacock, County Manager