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AGENDA
Ethics Review Board Meeting
CIC Conference Room
City Hall (300 Laporte Avenue)
December 16, 2019
3:00 p.m.
City Attorney's Office
300 Laporte Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6520
970.221.6327
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1. Selection of Presiding Officer for Alternate Ethics Review Board as it considers
the pending complaints.
2. Review and Approval of the July 29, 2019 Minutes of the Ethics Review Board.
3. Consider in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) whether a complaint
filed on November 14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant,
alleging that Mayor Wade Troxell has a financial interest and a personal interest
in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision, warrants
investigation.
4. Consider in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) whether a complaint
filed on November 14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant,
alleging that Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens has a financial interest and a
personal interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision,
warrants investigation.
5. Consider in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) whether the
additional complaint filed by Gordon Hadfield, Esq., on behalf of Mary
Satterfield Grant, alleging that Mayor Wade Troxell has a conflict of interest in
the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision in light of National
Association of Realtors Fund campaign activities in 2017 warrants investigation.
6. Other Business.
7. Adjournment.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
City Attorney's Office
300 Laporte Avenue
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6520
970.221.6327
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Notice is hereby given that the City Council Ethics Review Board will meet on Monday,
December 16, 2019, at 3:00 p.m., in the City Hall's CIC Conference Room, located at 300
Laporte Avenue, City Hall West, Fort Collins, Colorado. The purpose of the meeting will be to
discuss and address the following agenda items:
1. Selection of Presiding Officer for Alternate Ethics Review Board as it considers
the pending complaints.
2. Review and approval of the July 29, 2019, Minutes of the Ethics Review Board.
3. Consider in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) whether a complaint
filed on November 14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant,
alleging that Mayor Wade Troxell has a financial interest and a personal interest
in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision, warrants
investigation.
4. Consider in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) whether a complaint
filed on November 14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant,
alleging that Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens has a financial interest and a
personal interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision,
warrants investigation.
5. Consider the Supplemental Information for City of Fort Collins Ethics Review
Board submitted by Gordon Hadfield, Esq., on behalf of Mary Satterfield Grant.
This supplemental information alleges a possible new complaint against Mayor
Wade Troxell regarding the National Association of Realtors Fund campaign
contributions in 2017 outlining a potential conflict of interest in the Hughes
Stadium property rezoning decision.
6. Other Business.
7. Adjournment.
As tilt majority of Council may attend this meeting, the meeting is also being regarded as
a meeting of the City Council for the purposes of this notice.
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Ethics Review Board Meeting Minutes
July 29, 2019
6:15 p.m.
Members in Attendance: Board members Ken Summers, Julie Pignataro and Kristin Stephens.
Staff in Attendance: Carrie Daggett, City Attorney; John Duval, Deputy City Attorney; Jeanne
Sanford, Paralegal; Delynn Coldiron, City Clerk
Public in Attendance: Fort Collins citizens Jim Jantee, Lori Brunswig and 3 other unidentified
citizens.
A meeting of the City Council Ethics Review Board ("Board") was held on Monday, July 29,
2019, at 6:15 p.m. in the CIC Room, City Hall West.
The meeting began at 6:15 p.m. The Board reviewed the Agenda which contained the following
items:
1. Review and Approval of the April 26, 2019 Minutes of the Ethics Review Board.
2. Consider if a complaint filed on July 17, 2019, by Christine Pardee, making various
allegations regarding the conduct of Mayor Wade Troxell, sufficiently alleges a
violation of state or local ethics laws and should be further investigated.
3. Consideration of proposed increase in time for Ethics Review Board screening of ethics
complaints.
4. Other Business.
5. Adjournment.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens announced this was an Ethics Review Board Meeting on July 29, 2019
at 6:15 p.m. and after roll call, declared that a quorum of the Board was present.
Ms. Stephens asked if any members of the public wished to speak.
Jim Jantee of Fort Collins spoke that his neighborhood action committee received an email that
Christine Pardee resigned from the Planning & Zoning Board due to alleged harassment by Gino
Campana. He then discussed that Councilmember Martinez and Mayor Troxell appeared at the
Board. Mr. Jantee asked if serving on boards and commissions was a volunteer situation. He had
concerns that since the Ethics Board doesn't meet often, maybe this matter could get resolved
between parties without this hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens answered that board and commission members are volunteers and this
complaint was brought to the Ethics Review Board.
Fort Collins citizen Lori Brusnwig stated even though Christine Pardee was not able to appear
tonight, it was clear after talking to her that she experienced intimidation and threats because she
stood in Mayor Troxell's way of getting what he wanted. Ms. Brunswig stated she has experienced
Mayor Troxell retaliating against her as well. She was here to say that she believes it is not possible
for the members of this Ethics Review Board, as much as she respects the positions and abilities
to be fair, to be fair and impartial since they work so closely with Mayor Troxell.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens then stated the Board would look at the complaint and discuss the
allegations lodged by Ms. Pardee.
Deputy City Attorney Duval stated he would first explain the process. City Code Section 2-569
governs how the Ethics Review Board considers these kinds of complaints. The first task is to
review the complaint and facts; the Board now has to decide if the allegations are true and if a
more formal investigation is necessary. Mr. Duval explained the Board is not here to decide if a
violation has occurred, but to just decide if a more formal investigation is warranted. Mr. Duval
advised that the Board has Ms. Pardee's written complaint, as well as audio of a P&Z work session
where her allegations are directed.
Mr. Duval then explained the first allegation is;hied to the provisions of City Code and speaks
about discrimination, but it is a little unclearif Mayor Troxell was at that July 2 meeting and if
Ms. Pardee was asserting that. There v s no evidence brought in her complaint to that effect.
Councilmember Pignataro stated she remembers participants trying to discuss other things outside
the appellant land use code and such discussions were stopped.
City Attorney Daggett then provided information about what happened at that hearing. Bill
Whitley asked to speak and Mayor Troxell decided he was not a party in interest in the Sunshine
House so he was not allowed to speak.
Deputy City Attorney Duval stated the second allegation was based on the denial of due process.
The third allegation was based on the destruction of government operations — under State statute
— that the Mayor intentionally obstructed the P& Z Board's function. Deputy City Attorney Duval
stated the referenced statute in the Complaint is actually a state criminal statute so this would have
to be referred to the District Attorney and prosecuted by him. Mr. Duval directed the Board that
a copy of that statute was in the provided materials.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephen stated this is not in our purview to consider and Mr. Duval agreed this is
not in our ethics code.
The fourth allegation was discussed — obstruction of government operations. Mr. Duval explained
the referenced Code section is contained in Chapter 13, which deals with discrimination in
employment and housing, and does not relate to this subject.
The fifth allegation was that Mayor Troxell violated the First Amendment — freedom of speech.
Mr. Duval explained these are not provisions in the City Code or State Code of Ethics. Ms. Pardee
would need another venue on these types of claims, i.e., a civil lawsuit would have to be brought
in federal court. This is not the venue to make these decisions on First Amendment rights.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens then stated the Board will start with the first discrimination complaint.
Ms. Stephens explained that having been at that appeal hearing, Councilmembers and participants
in the appeal can only bring up matters from the record of P&Z meetings and not new material.
Participants were held to discussing what was on the record and that is normal for an appeal; that
is how an appeal is conducted.
Councilmember Pignataro discussed that the appeal process is being looked at by Council in
October. Council wants to make sure that it is a fair process for the appellant, since they are not
experts. Ms. Pignataro explained the whole appeals process will be looked at towards fairness.
Councilmember Summers stated it is important to remember an appeals hearing is a quasi-judicial
process with stringent guidelines and not dissimilar to what the Ethics Review Board is bound by.
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City Attorney Daggett spoke that the focus of reviewing the appeal process will be on eliminating
confusion regarding the Code and how to make it flow better. Ms. Daggett explained that she and
City Clerk Coldiron were talking about looking at the City Clerk's appeal guidelines and how to
make them more user-friendly. The goal is to have a fair appeal hearing which doesn't help/hurt
either side.
Councilmember Summers explained the Mayor is looked at in his role as Chair of Council, while
he does have the authority to make determinations, those decisions are not without the right of
appeal. if we feel he is not acting along guidelines, etc., then any councilmember could appeal the
decision of the Chair and can overrule the Chair.
Councilmember Pignataro stated there is a system of checks and balances. Ms. Pignataro further
stated that as we look at allegations against the Mayor in that context, it is important to understand
his responsibilities, but note there is accountability as well.
Deputy City Attomey Duval noted in the rules of procedure, one can overrule the Mayor on new
evidence.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens did not feel that situation was relevant in this setting. There was no
personal benefit or gain from the decision. Ms. Stephens then asked, is there financial or personal
benefit for a decision made? Ms. Stephens did not see this falling under any of those rules and
stated the Ethics Review Board is not a criminal court so we cannot pass judgment on these
allegations. Ms. Stephens asked if there was a violation of state or local ethic rules? That's what
this Board is here to find out. Ms. Stephens stated that none of these allegations fall under the
category of a Mayor making a decision at a hearing; the City Code and Charter do not apply to
these allegations.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens discussed the denial of due process and stated it is not clear what the
complaint is. The allegation is not really related to the state or City ethics provisions cited.
Ms. Stephens then discussed the third allegation - obstruction of government operations. This
refers to a state statute which is not part of our ethics section and is actually a criminal statute. Ms.
Stephens stated the Board does not need to discuss this as it is not part of our purview.
Ms. Stephens stated, after listening to the audio of the P&Z work session, the Mayor simply
reminded the participants to follow the Land Use Code. Someone on the audio said it was a
"scolding", but there were no threats, harsh words, etc. Ray Martinez was actually very
complimentary to the Board and apologized if that's what it sounded like. The Mayor just
reiterated what Ray Martinez said. Ms. Stephens explained it is not unusual to state a reminder on
what is appropriate at a meeting.
Councilmember Pignataro described that part of the'reason Ray Martinez and Mayor Troxell came
and talked at the meeting was because manyP&Z Board Members were abstaining from voting
which was starting to affect the Board. Ms., gnataro explained that part of volunteerism is to
ia\ make those tough decisions and that is wsh (elt Ray Martinez and the Mayor were trying to
do, which was trying to remind the P&Z board members what their job was.
Councilmember Summers explained it was important to note that no private meetings happened.
Mr. Summers explained this case had a lot of dynamics and emotions, etc., and it seemed
appropriate to try to give some reassurance, guidance and coaching on how to approach this issue.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens discussed the fourth allegation which cited City Code Section 13-20 but
stated since this Code section applies to housing and employment, it doesn't apply here.
Deputy City Attorney Duval discussed the fifth item — violation of First Amendment freedom of
speech. The Complaint alleges what was said was chilling and the P&Z board members were not
able to render a decision or speak their minds.
Mr. Duval explained the P&Z Board's decisions are bound by the City's Land Use Code. This
allegation does not relate to state or City ethics provisions.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated she did not personally see a violation of First Amendment rights.
Councilmember Pignataro agreed and stated after listening to the audio, does not see that either.
Ms. Pardee was listening by phone at the meeting and there was an open discussion in the room;
there was no stifling of talk. Ms. Pignataro stated there was no intent to stifle and stated this
allegation cannot be tied to a state or City ethics rule.
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens stated she wanted to thank the members of the public who came out
tonight. Ms. Stephens reiterated she did not hear intimidation or threats during the P&Z meeting.
She specifically listed to the audio tape because she was concerned about the allegations and stated
the Board would hold a councilmember accountable if threats were made. Ms. Stephens stated
she does not take those allegations lightly but does not see evidence of discrimination or threats
here.
Deputy City Attorney Duval asked the Board if they felt further investigation was warranted into
the Complaint. The Board stated no further investigations were warranted because the allegations
do not violate any city or state ethics rules.
Councilmember Summers then made a motion that further investigation into this ethics complaint
is not warranted. Councilmember Pignataro seconded the motion. The Board adopted the motion
unanimously (3-0). The Board stated this matter was now to be closed.
Next item up for discussion was a consideration to change the timeframe in which to schedule an
Ethics Review Board meeting under City Code $ectit 2-569(d)(1).
City Attorney Carrie Daggett discussed the tight timeline to schedule Ethics Review Board
meetings. Ms. Daggett explained, as the Code is currently set, the Ethics Review Board meeting
must be set within 10 days after a complaint comes in. and explained this has proven to be very
tough and unworkable with everyone's schedules. In addition to setting the meeting, getting the
background materials out and notices sent to the complainant and subjects is also a consideration.
Ms. Daggett stated having more time to accomplish these tasks would be very helpful.
The Board unanimously recommended modifying the Code language to, "no more than 30 clays
unless extenuating circumstances arise, then an extra 14 days would be allowed after that."
City Attorney Daggett stated she would draft an ordinance for the August 20, 2019 Council
meeting and would represent in the recitals that the Ethics Review Board recommended this action.
No other business was discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.
Agenda Item 3
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Ethics Review Board
December 16, 2019
STAFF
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
Ingrid Decker, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT
Consideration in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) of whether a complaint filed on
November 14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant, alleging that Mayor Wade
Troxell has a financial interest and a personal interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property
rezoning decision, warrants investigation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to complete the initial screening by the Ethics Review Board of a complaint
filed with the Board under City Code Section 2-569(d), as described below.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board consider the Complaint and determine whether to proceed with an
investigation of the Complaint.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Under City Code Section 2-569(d), any person who believes a Councilmember or board or commission
member has violated any provision of state law or the City Charter or City Code pertaining to ethical
conduct may file a complaint with the City Clerk. After notice to the complaining party and the subject
of the complaint, the Ethics Review Board then considers the complaint and whether it should be
further investigated. A copy of Section 2-569 is provided as an attachment to this Agenda Item
Summary.
The Complaint:
The Board will consider a complaint lodged with the Board through the City Attorney on November
14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant (the "Complainants"), two Fort Collins
residents, against Mayor Wade Troxell (as well as against Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens). The
Complaint,is provided in its entirety as an attachment to this Agenda Item Summary, and it alleges
Mayor Wade Troxell has a conflict of interest in the form of a financial interest and a personal
interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision in light of his employment at
Colorado State University, which owns the property. The following is an excerpt from the Complaint
summarizing Mr. Frey's and Ms. Grant's concern:
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Agenda Item 3
As current employees of Colorado State University, Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens
should not be participating in the decision making process for the re -zoning of the parcel of
land currently owned by Colorado State University located northwest of Overland Trail and
Dixon Canyon Road (the former site of the Hughes Stadium). Each has both personal
interests and financial interests as defined in Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter
(EXHIBIT 1) because a reasonably prudent person would judge that Mr. Troxell and Ms.
Stephens would realize a direct and substantial benefit different in kind from that experienced
by the general public. Based on these personal and financial interests in the re -zoning of this
parcel of land, Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens should refrain from voting on, attempting to
influence, or otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or
employee.
Please note: attached are documents intended to assist the Board in working through the
various elements of these questions, referred to as "Workbook" and "Flowchart for
Complaint Review".
The Complaint provides argument and description about a number of events and concerns, which
are identified in the attached Workbook document.
City Ethics Provisions:
Generally, the ethics provisions established by the City include City Charter Article IV, Section 9, and
City Code Section 2-568. These are each attached to this Agenda Item Summary for reference by
the Board.
State Ethics Provisions:
In addition, various state laws are commonly considered ethics laws. These include Sections 24-18
101 through 105, Colorado Revised Statutes, Sections 24-18-201 through 206, Colorado Revised
Statutes, Sections 18-8-302 through 308, Colorado Revised Statutes, and Sections 18-8-402 through
409, Colorado Revised Statutes, all provided as attachments to this Agenda Item Summary.
(The language of Article XXIX of the Colorado constitution — also referred to as "Amendment 41,"
provides that home rule municipalities that have adopted local ethics provisions addressing the
topics in that provision are exempt from its application.)
The Board Determination:
The Board is required under the Code to evaluate the Complaint and determine by majority vote
whether to formally investigate the Complaint. In doing so, the Board should consider:
1. Whether the allegations in the Complaint, if true, would constitute a violation of state or local
ethical rules;
2. The reliability and sufficiency of anv facts asserted in support of the allegations; and
3. Anv other facts or circumstances the Board may consider relevant.
If the Board determines that the Complaint does not warrant investigation, the Board then directs
staff to send written notice to the complainant of that determination and the reasoning behind it. A
copy of that notice is also sent to the subject of the Complaint and the City Council.
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Agenda Item 3
Also attached for your reference is Resolution 2014-107, accepting advisory opinion and
recommendation no. 2014-01 of the Ethics Review Board. At that time, then Councilmember Troxell
had requested and advisory opinion regarding whether he would have a conflict of interest in
continuing to participate in Council discussions and, ultimately, Council's vote, regarding the
proposed new Colorado State University football stadium then under discussion. The conclusion at
that time was that: 1) there was no indication that then Councilmember Troxell would receive any
"foreseeable, measurable" financial benefit, so no financial interest was presented; and 2) there was
no indication that his position of employment or the amount of his compensation would be affected
by his vote or Council's decision or actions with regard to the proposed football stadium, so there
was no "direct and substantial gain or detriment to him and no personal interest was presented.
Summary:
1. If the Board determines that there is no potential violation of state or local ethics laws
under the facts alleged, the Board should make a motion to that effect that explains
the Board's reasoning, and then vote to make that determination. If the Board makes
this determination, no further action is needed on the Complaint (other than the
provision of notice as required in the Code).
2. If the Board determines that the Complaint states a potential a conflict of interest, then
the Board will need to evaluate whether the facts asserted are reliable and sufficient
enough to support the allegation in the Complaint that a violation occurred, making an
investigation of the Complaint appropriate. The Board may have knowledge of
information that contradicts the asserted facts, or there may be a lack of information
needed to form a reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the Complaint
occurred.
3. If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads the
Board to conclude that the Complaint does not merit further investigation, the Board
should identify that information and explain how it affects the Board's decision as to
whether further investigation is warranted.
After the completion of its review of all factors, if it has not already made a determination, the Board
will need to make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further investigation is
warranted, explaining the reasoning for its decision.
Next Steps:
As noted above, if the Board makes this determination, no further action is needed on the Complaint
(other than the provision of notice as required in the Code).
Alternatively, if the Board determines that further investigation is warranted, staff will suggest a
schedule for next steps for the Board to proceed to that phase of the process. At the end of the
Board's review and investigation, if any, the Board will issue an Ethics Opinion stating the outcome
of its action. The Board's Ethics Opinion is then presented to the City Council for consideration and
possible adoption by resolution.
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Agenda Item 3
ATTACHMENTS
1. Email (Complaint) from Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant to Delynn Coldiron, City
Clerk, dated November 14, 2019 with Exhibits 1 - 8.
2. City Code Section 2-569
3. City Charter Article IV, Section 9
4. City Code Section 2-568
5. Sections 24-18-101 through 105, Colorado Revised Statutes
6. Sections 24-18-201 through 206, Colorado Revised Statutes
7. Sections 18-8-302-308, Colorado Revised Statutes
8. Sections 18-8-402-409, Colorado Revised Statutes
9. Workbook for Review of Complaint
10. Flowchart for Complaint Review
11. Resolution 2014-107, Accepting Advisory Opinion and Recommendation No. 2014-01 of the Ethics
Review Board
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I believe that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief formed after reasonable
reflection, the information given in this ethics complaint is accurate and factual.
I request the City of Fort Collins Ethics Review Board evaluate the information given herein
which includes supplemental evidence, and to take appropriate measures in accordance with
the procedures outlined in the Fort Collins Municipal Code, Section 2-569.
COMPLAINANTS
Nicolas Murphy Frey
1809 Charleston Court
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 215-2826
Mary Satterfield Grant
3427 West Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (703) 969-9555
COMPLAINEES
Wade O. Troxell
Mayor, City of Fort Collins
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Director, Center for Networked Distributed Energy, Colorado State University
Director, RamLab, Colorado State University
812 Rochelle Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 219-8940
Kristin Stephens
Council Member, City of Fort Collins
Graduate Coordinator, Department of Statistics, Colorado State University
Program Assistant II, Department of Statistics, Colorado State University
1911 Enfield Court
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 581-7580
EXHIBIT
RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
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ALLEGATIONS
As current employees of Colorado State University, Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens should
not be participating in the decision making process for the re -zoning of the parcel of land
currently owned by Colorado State University located northwest of Overland Trail and Dixon
Canyon Road (the former site of the Hughes Stadium). Each has both personal interests and
financial interests as defined in Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter (EXHIBIT 1) because a
reasonably prudent person would judge that Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens would realize a
direct and substantial benefit different in kind from that experienced by the general public.
Based on these personal and financial interests in the re -zoning of this parcel of land, Mr.
Troxell and Ms. Stephens should refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or
otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or employee.
FACTS
(1) Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens are currently and gainfully employed by Colorado State
University. Mr. Troxell is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department as
well as the director of the Center for Networked Distributed Energy and RamLab (EXHIBIT 2).
Ms. Stephens is the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Statistics and Program
Assistant II in the Department of Statistics (EXHIBIT 3).
(2) Colorado State University is the owner of a parcel of land located northwest of the
intersection of South Overland Trail and Dixon Canyon Road, the former site of the Hughes
Stadium.
(3) The University is attempting to sell this land to a developer (Lennar Homes) via a Purchase
Agreement (EXHIBIT 4).
(4) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically states an "Additional Purchase Price" for
every housing unit sold on the parcel of land, thus incentivizing CSU to achieve the highest
zoning density possible for the developer to gain the highest sale price for said land parcel
(EXHIBIT 4 [Section 15a]}
(5) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically enumerates a "Preliminary Entitlement
Confirmation" that allows the buyer, Lennar Homes, to walk away from the Purchase
Agreement as well as be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred during its effort to
achieve the minimum number of 600 tots zoned for development on the parcel (EXHIBIT 4
[Section 4d))
(6) The gainful employment of Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens at Colorado State University is
based in part on the University's financial health, which causes them to have a personal
interest in the University's ability to profit from decisions they make while in office.
(7) Specifically Mr. Troxell possess a financial interest in the re -zoning decision being made
concerning the former Hughes Stadium site —the ability to attract top students in mechanical
engineering, develop technologies in the two labs of which he is the director, and potentially
bring these technologies to market hinges on the University's ability to fund these Tabs and
capital -intensive projects which they undertake.
(8) Mr. Troxell has specifically enumerated his desire to bring University technologies to market
while he is both Mayor of Fort Collins and Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering
Department: "I focus on expanding the research enterprise in the College of Engineering and
linking these efforts to technology transfer, startup companies, strategic Industry partnerships,
government relationships and technology -based economic consortia." (EXHIBIT 5)
GOVERNING LAW
The financial success of any business is a key concern of its employees. A financially healthy
business provides job stability, improved benefits, increased financial compensation, and
generally has a greater ability to ensure a positive work environment.
Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens have a direct personal interest in the financial health of CSU
as their primary employer. There is no plausible argument to the contrary.
Whether or not this personal interest in the financial health of CSU constitutes a conflict
of interest, as enumerated in Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter, is determined by the
judgement of a reasonably prudent person that an officer of the government would
realize a direct (1) and substantial (2) benefit different in kind from that experienced by
the general public (3). I will break this litmus test down into its components and show that
each is satisfied by the current situation in which we find Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens.
(1) DIRECT - we see that employees of businesses which have significant financial resources,
especially those in the non-profit sector (which CSU is), generally distribute those funds in
the form of investments in capital and labor. The former may be in the form of improved
facilities, upgraded laboratories, new technology, improved office spaces, entirely new
buildings for residential and commercial purposes, and the like. The latter may be in the
form of employee benefits, increased compensation, recruitment of high-level employees,
increased numbers of assistants, additional support staff and grounds keepers, and the
like. All of these potential investments in capital and labor improve the quality of life of
employees, in a very direct manner.
(2) SUBSTANTIAL - According to the Office of Budgets of CSU, the University spent
$36,093,716 on all line items within "Education and General Research" in 2017-18 and
estimates it will spend just $24,904,798 in the following 2018-19 year (EXHIBIT 6 [page 31).
This is a drop of 31.0% from one year to the next, and directly impacts all research
activities at the University —an area of the University in which Mr. Troxell is deeply involved.
The successful sale of the Hughes Stadium parcel would almost completely erase that
deficit, just based on the "base price" of $10M that can be read in the portion of the
purchase agreement which has not been redacted.
(3) GENERAL PUBLIC - as described above, the general public, not being employees of
Colorado State University, would not share in, depend upon, nor benefit from the revenue
increase CSU would realize with a successful sale of the Hughes Stadium parcel to Lennar
Homes based on its Purchase Agreement.
ANALYSIS
To further elucidate the situation and possible outcomes, I will describe two mutually
exclusive scenarios and show the substantial economic difference between them for CSU,
and then connect this difference with possible difference in financial outcomes for areas of
CSU in which Mr. Troxel and Ms. Stephens are involved.
SCENARIO 1 - Purchase Agreement Executed
Hughes Stadium parcel is successfully sold to Lennar Homes with at feast 650 units of density
(this would be described by the 1/2 RF and 1/2 LMN re -zoning which Mr. Troxel and Ms.
Stephens voted in favor of at the City Council meeting on 11/11/19).
1/2 RF zoning allows for 81 acres of the 161 total to be developed at a maximum density of
one unit per acre, meaning 81 lots total. 1/2 LMN zoning allows for a maximum density of 9
units per acre, or 720 units, erring on the more conservative approach of granting the "odd
acre" in the 161 acres to the less -dense zoning classification. That is a total of 801 units of
housing possible with 1/2 RF clustered and 1/2 LIMN.
In this hypothetical scenario, the Purchase Agreement in place for the land would result in
Lennar Homes paying $10M to CSU as a "base rate", another $16,000 per additional lot above
625 up to a total additional of $400,000, and an "Additional Purchase Price" (APP) for every
single Home which is sold to a Homebuyer. That equates to $10,400,000 + APP as a total sale
price.
The APP has been redacted, but with some rudimentary calculations, one may estimate it
conservatively as follows: with a parcel containing 650 lots at a total value of $10,400,000,
each lot is priced at an average of $16,000. This is the exact additional price to be conveyed
for each home above 625, or to be subtracted for each home under 625—so we have a
logically established "base lot rate" of $16,000. With 161 acres, and assuming clustering and
increased demands for open space and drainage —estimating with a worst -case scenario of
smallest lot size for lowest assumed price —we have a likely 100 acres of land within Hughes
which is devoted specifically to private home plots. That means an average of 0.15 acres per
home, or more likely many homes with 0.25-0.3 acre plots and many multi -family homes with
similar acreage but two to four units on each.
Luxury lots (0.5 acres and up, with comparable neighboring homes valued at over $800,000)
are few and far between in Fort Collins. With research done on Zillow and using their
"Zestimate" calculation, one can determine that most buildable lots of this variety are around
$250,000 each. Because the lots in the Hughes site will be much smaller, but in a pristine and
highly desirable area, one may heavily discount the lot size but assume it generally scales with
that type of $/acre. While real estate professionals will agree that a lot half the size is never half
the cost —it is generally 2/3 of the cost —we will again be conservative in our estimation and
say that the price scales directly with the acreage.
That means that luxury -located land in Fort Collins, similar to that of Hughes —with high -end
neighborhoods The Ponds and Bella Vira located directly to the north —generally sells for about
$400,000 per acre. If we look at an average of 0.15 acre per lot, that equates to $60,000
per lot...much greater than the $16,000 per lot "base rate" which is visible within the
Purchase Agreement, and makes a reasonable person believe that the APP is at least as
much as the base rate, and possibly significantly more.
As a real estate professional, I would estimate the average sale price per lot at $30,000 to
$50,000, since the developer would be required to place improvements, roads, etc. The
calculations above speak to a very significant APP, and the critical reason this matters is
that the DENSITY of the land —the potential total number of lots that may be developed —
very directly and substantially affects the net revenue CSU will realize in its Purchase
Agreement. CSU's total revenue from Lennar for 650 built and sold homes would be over
$20,000,000 and possibly over $30,000,000 based on its Purchase Agreement.
SCENARIO 2 - Purchase Agreement Withdrawn
Hughes Stadium parcel is zoned entirely RF, which allows for a maximum of 161 units of
density based on Fort Collins Land Use Code 4.3 (E) (2) (b) assuming maximum density based
on a "clustered" development style and no more than one unit per gross acre of land.
In this scenario, assuming the Purchase Agreement would remain in force, CSU would earn
$10,000,000 base rate MINUS $400,000 for the lower total number of plots (25 lots less than
625 multiplied by $16,000 each), and then an APP of 161 lots multiplied by an APP that we
have estimated above at $14,000 to $34,000.
Assuming the best possible scenario for CSU in this case, and also assuming that Lennar
would not back out of the Purchase Agreement as it is specifically entitled to if the zoning
density allowed is less than 600 total units, we calculate a MAXIMUM possible estimated
revenue of just over $15,000,000. This aggregate revenue number is at least 25% Tess, and
more likely closer to half, of the total revenue CSU would achieve with the higher density partial
LMN zoning that was voted for by Mr. Troxeli and Ms. Stephens on 11/11/19.
To be sure, however —the actual revenue number achieved would be $0.
This is because Lennar Homes, officially the second largest home construction company In the
United States (according to trade publication builder.com's 2019 ranking "Builder 100 List"), is
not in the business of creating luxury homes. Based on a $15,000,000 sale price to CSU,
Lennar would be looking at a price of almost $100,000 per plot of land —a very high price for
unimproved land with no roadways or utilities. This kind of per -plot land price for a builder
means that every home constructed would be well over $500,000 to break even, and more
likely closer to $1,000,000 per home.
In the current market, and looking at the high -end average home prices in the 80526 zip code
of Fort Collins, achieving success at scale with that many homes and those prices would be
very unlikely. It's also an endeavor which has no precedent for Lennar Homes in Colorado. Its
numerous developments can be found up and down the Front Range, and generally look as
most people imagine dense new -home developments do: tightly packed large homes on small
land parcels, all facing each other, with little desire to capture the unique aspects of land next
to mountains, topography that creates expansive views, or other "luxury features" that are
more likely found in custom homes.
These home developments are the bread and butter of developers like Lennar, and its
contract with CSU is not subtle in its desire for maximum density. The listed "hurdle
rate", or the rate at which the contract may be voided without penalty, is 600 homes —
this number is almost four times greater than the maximum density allowed by 100% RF
zoning, and would surely cause the Purchase Agreement to fall through...a disastrous
outcome for the financial health of CSU.
As these two scenarios show, CSU stands to profit greatly from the sale of the property to
Lennar with density allocations of over 650 homes, or lose greatly after the failure of a
Purchase Agreement in which much time and energy has been invested. This is not to mention
the fact that a failure of the Purchase Agreement would likely make the land more difficult to
sell to another large developer for the same price premium...and increase the Likelihood that
CSU is left looking for a buyer for an extended period of time and at a reduced price.
FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP
Mr. Troxell is the head of both the RamLab and the Center for Networked Distributed Energy at
Colorado State University. As such, he has a financial interest in the money CSU spends on in-
house research, as well as the staff it can devote to supporting grant writing and administrative
activities which all labs must perform.
Mr. Troxell has a history of using CSU as an incubator to help identify and support new
technologies. At the Manufacturing Excellence Center, Mr. Troxell helped bring these
technologies to market. In Mr. Troxell's own words: "He co-founded and directed the
Manufacturing Excellence Center (MEC) at Colorado State University for 10 years. MEC was a
consortium of 41 laboratories and centers focused on improving the competitiveness and
profitability of small to medium-sized manufacturers in Colorado." (EXHIBIT 2)
Ms. Stephens acts as the Graduate Coordinator of CSU's Department of Statistics in its
Graduate School (EXHIBIT 3) and deals with "administration of National Science Foundation
Grant funding" (EXHIBIT 7). in her role as Academic Contact and Admissions Contact within
the CSU Graduate School's Statistics Department (EXHIBIT 8), her goal is to attract the
highest quality students seeking advanced math degrees. The pursuit of that goal is strongly
facilitated by offering the most compelling benefits packages to highly qualified applicants who
may otherwise be looking at more elite universities.
This logical extension of incentives strikes at the heart of her conflict of interest: Ms. Stephens'
job performance and, logically, security and compensation, is strongly tied to CSU's financial
ability to attract and retain the highest level of graduate students.
CSU's research budget is anticipated to drop very significantly in both percentage terms and
gross dollar terms, in an amount that is roughly equivalent to the value of CSU's Purchase
Agreement with Lennar Homes. While this is just one fiscal year, the value to CSU of the
former Hughes Stadium site should not be underestimated. The majority (79.6%) of CSU's
revenue comes in the form of tuition (EXHIBIT 8 [page 13]) and therefore can only increase at
general market rates. The other 20.4% of its revenue equates to a total of $83,689,592
(2017-18 ACTUAL) and is projected to drop to $63,890,847 (2018-19 ESTIMATE). That means
a Hughes land sale would increase non -tuition revenue by possibly 30% to 50%, and would —
by my estimates —entirely make up for the projected decreases in revenue for the University.
The fall in CSU's revenue is almost exactly the same amount as the projected decrease in
overall research funding —a direct correlation and causal relationship which cannot be
ignored. Research funding is the first to get cut when revenue drops, as the majority of
CSU's function is tuition instruction.
CONCLUSION
It is impossible for any employee of CSU, also in a governmental position of authority, to
decide impartially and without bias upon a re -zoning which might cause their employer
to lose upwards of $20,000,000. The personal and financial conflicts of Mr. 'fl oxell and
Ms. Stephens, as employees of CSU, are too great to ignore.
Based upon the aforementioned facts and analysis presented to the Ethics Review Board, i
respectfully request that my claims of financial and personal conflicts of interest regarding Mr.
Troxell and Ms. Stephens, in relation to the re -zoning of the former site of the Hughes Stadium,
be investigated fully.
I have asserted that a reasonably prudent person would judge that both Complainees would
receive some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced
by the general public depending upon their decision in this re -zoning matter. If the Board
agrees with my assertions and finds sufficient evidence that a (number of) conflict(s) of Interest
exist(s), I respectfully request that they issue an Ethics Opinion to the City Council stating this
and allow time for consideration.
While these allegations are being investigated, I respectfully request a delay in the
Council's second reading of the re -zoning matter relating to the former Hughes Stadium
site. Without proper guidance from the Ethics Review Board, a final vote from the City Council
and Mayor could have a shadow of suspicion and doubt cast over it by the general public's
belief that allegations of conflicts of interest were not addressed in the proper manner.
As Wade Troxell stated in the press release from February 10th, 2015 announcing his intent to
run for Mayor, "Narrow ideology without facing real issues won't help us move forward toward
a vibrant future for all in our community." I believe that Fort Collins' elected officials are able to
face the very real issues 1 have enumerated.
Respectfully submitted to the Ethics Review Board this fourteenth day of November, 2019.
Nicolas Murphy Frey
rTAr S ors+ J
Mary Satterfield Grant
Fort Collins, CO Municipal Code Exhibit
Section 9. - Conflicts of interest.
(a) Definitions . For purposes of construction of this Section 9, the following words and
phrases shall have the following meanings:
Business means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise,
association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial
interest shall not include:
(i) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or
as a holder of an ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public
body, when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such business but
entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to the officer, employee or
relative;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or
member of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious,
charitable, fraternal or civic organization in the holdings of such corporation,
association or organization;
(3) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and
conditions to all similarly situated citizens, regardless of whether such recipient is an
officer, employee or relative;
(4) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially
reasonable loan made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in
such lending institution;
(5) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or
common investment fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder
actively participates in the management of such fund;
(6) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an
insurance company, a depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or
a similar interest -holder, unless the discretionary act of such person, as an officer or
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employee, could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such
policy, deposit or similar interest;
(7) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -
issued securities unless the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or
employee, could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such
securities; or
(8) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the
city for personal services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
Officer or employee means any person holding a position by election, appointment or
employment in the service of the city, whether part-time or full-time, including a member of
any authority, board, committee or commission of the city, other than an authority that is:
(1) established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
(2) governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
(3) expressly exempted from the provisions of this Article by ordinance of the Council,
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the Judgment of a
reasonably prudent person, realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or
detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general public. Personal interest
shall not include:.
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board,
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental entity or of a
nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable,
fraternal, or civic organization;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and
conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms
and conditions of his or her employment with the city.
Public body means the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service
area, department or office of the city.
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Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by
the officer or employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in
and sharing with the officer or employee the expenses of the household.
(b) Rules of conduct concerning conflicts of interest.
(1) Sales to the city . No officer or employee, or relative of such officer or employee,
shall have a financial interest in the sale to the city of any real or personal property,
equipment, material, supplies or services, except personal services provided to the
city as an officer or employee, if:
a. such officer or employee is a member of the Council;
b. such officer or employee exercises, directly or indirectly, any decision -making
authority on behalf of the city concerning such sale; or
c. in the case of services, such officer or employee exercises any supervisory
authority in his or her role as a city officer or employee over the services to be
rendered to the city.
(2) Purchases from the city. No officer, employee or relative shall, directly or indirectly,
purchase any real or personal property from the city, except such property as is
offered for sale at an established price, and not by bid or auction, on the same terms
and conditions as to all members of the general public.
(3) Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative has,
a financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or she
is a member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon discovery
thereof, disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the manner
prescribed in subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on, attempting to
influence, or otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or
employee.
(4) Disclosure procedure . If any officer or employee has any financial or personal
interest requiring disclosure under subsection (3) of this section, such person shall
immediately upon discovery thereof declare such interest by delivering a written
statement to the City Clerk, with copies to the City Manager and, if applicable, to the
chairperson of the public body of which such person is a member, which statement
shall contain the name of the officer or employee, the office or position held with the
city by such person, and the nature of the interest. If said officer or employee shall
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discover such financial or personal interest during the course of a meeting or in such
other circumstance as to render it practically impossible to deliver such written
statement prior to action upon the matter in question, said officer or employee shall
immediately declare such interest by giving oral notice to all present, including a
description of the nature of the interest.
(5) Violations . Any contract made in violation of this Section shall be voidable by the
city. If voided within one (1) year of the date of execution thereof, the party obtaining
payment by reason of such contract shall, if required by the city, forthwith return to
the city all or any designated portion of the monies received by such individual from
the city by reason of said contract, together with interest at the lawful maximum rate
for interest on judgments.
(Res. No. 71-12, 2-11-71, approved, election 4-6-71; Ord. No. 155,1988, 12-20-88, approved, election 3-7-
89; Ord. No. 10, 1997, § 1, 2-4-97, approved, election 4-8-97; Ord. No. 22, 2001, § 2, 2-20-01, approved,
election 4-3-01; Ord. No. 003. 2Q17 , § 2,1-17-17, approved, election 4-4-17)
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Exhibit 2
Contact
www.linkedin.cor n/in/wade-
troxell-28558 _
www.engr.colostate.edu/reset rch/
P is nal
www.engr.colostate.edu
• mpany
Top Skills
Networking
Expert Witness
Change Management
Wade Troxell
Mayor, City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Summary
Dr. Troxell is on the faculty in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering. He is the past Associate Dean for Research and
Economic Development for the College of Engineering at Colorado
State University. He is a Fellow of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and currently serves as the mayor of
the City of Fort Collins.
Dr. Troxell is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of
intelligent robotics and intelligent control of distributed systems. For
his current research, he is Director of the Robotics and Autonomous
Machines Laboratory (RamLab) and the Center for Networked
Distributed Energy (NetEnergy).
Dr. Troxell has been involved in start-up enterprises and Colorado -
based small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. He
co-founded and directed the Manufacturing Excellence Center
(MEC) at Colorado State University for 10 years. MEC was a
consortium of 41 laboratories and centers focused on improving
the competitiveness and profitability of small to medium-sized
manufacturers in Colorado. He co-founded Sixth Dimension, Inc., a
provider of network communications and real-time control technology
for the electric power industry. As PresidentlCOO, he led this early -
staged company through three rounds of venture financing totaling
over $18 million involving some of the top U.S. venture capital firms.
He left Sixth Dimension when it was acquired by Comverge, Inc in
2002 Comverge went public in 2007.
Dr. Troxell received his BS degree in Engineering Science in
1980 and his MS and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering at
Colorado State University in 1982 and 1987 respectively. After he
completed his doctorate, he was a NATO Postdoctoral Fellow in the
Department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Edinburgh University for
1987 to 1988.
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Experience
City of Fort Collins
Mayor
2015 - Present
Served as City Council member, District 4, from April 2007 to April 2015.
Colorado State University
Associate Department Head for Development and Engagement,
Mechanical Engineering
1985 - Present
Colorado State University
Associate Dean for Research and Economic Development, College of
Engineering
2004 - December 2014 (10 years)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Past Senior VP - Knowledge and Community
2004 - 2007 (3 years)
Sixth Dimension
PresidentlCOO
1997 - December 2001 (4 years)
Education
HBX 1 Harvard Business School
Bloomberg Harvard City Leadershp Initiative • (2017 - 2018)
Colorado State University
BS, Engineering Science • (1975 - 1980)
Colorado State University
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Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering
The University of Edinburgh
NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship, Artificial Intelligence
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Exhibit 3
Contact
ww .linkedin.conqintkristin-
steplhens-71070532
Top Skills
Fundraising
Public Speaking
Advertising
Honors -Awards
Outstanding Achievement Award
4-H Gold Clover Leader Award
2017 Woman of Vision
Kristin Stephens
Mayor Pro Tem/City Counciimember at City of Fort Collins
Experience
City of Fort Collins
Mayor Pro Tem/City Councilmember
April 2019 - Present
• Set the City Council Agenda as a member of the Leadership Planning Team
• Preside over meetings when the mayor is absent.
• Serve as Chair of the Poudre Fire Authority, and Chair of the Ethics Review
Board. Member of the Ad Hoc Total Compensation Committee, and liaison to
the CDBG, Retirement Committee, Transportation Board and Youth Board.
Serve on the National League of Cities Human Development Committee.
• Appointed to serve as the City's representative to the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the North 1-25 Coalition. Work on
planning and funding of regional transportation projects.
Colorado State University
Graduate Coordinator- Dept of Statistics
September 2011 - Present
Poudre Fire Authority
Chair
August 2019 - Present
City of Fort Collins
City Councilmember
April 2015 - April 2019 (4 years 1 month)
Elected on April 7, 2015.
Vice Chair of Poudre Fire Authority, Futures Committee, Ethics Committee, .
Liaison to CDBG, Women's Commission, Art in Public Places, Parking
Advisory Board. Chair of Election Code Committee
Colorado State University- Department of Statisics and Department
of Mathematics
Statistics Assistant/Grant Coordinator
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September 2006 - September 2011 (5 years 1 month)
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies
Executive Director
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Planned and coordinated all auditions, rehearsals, and performances for
Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings. Created public relations materials
including fliers, posters, mailings and advertisements. Responsible for
fundraising including silent auction, direct mail and grant writing.
Colorado State University
Manager-CSU Bookstore
1998 - 2000 (2 years)
Barnes & Noble
Assistant Manager
1995 - 1998 (3 years)
Stone Lion Bookstore
Manager
1990 -1995 (5 years)
Hunter's Books
Manager
1989 - 1990 (1 year)
Education
Colorado State University
BA, History (1995)
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Exhibit 4
PURCHASE AND SALE 8GREEMENT
[Hughes Stadium Redevelopment)
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), the Effective Date of which is
January 31 •2019, is entered into by the STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE OF COLORADO,
now known as the BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ("Seller") and LENNAR
COLORADO, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("Buyer"). Buyer and Seller will
sometimes be referred to herein individually as a "Party" or together as "Parties").
RECITALS
A. Seller is the owner of that certain real property located at 201 1 South Overland
Trail, Fort Collins, Colorado, which was formerly the location of Hughes Stadium (the
"Property").
B. Seller wishes to sell to Buyer the Property and Buyer wishes to purchase from
Seller the Property, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which form a substantive
part of this Agreement, and Of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreement of the Parties
set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged. Buyer
and Seller do hereby agree as follows:
1. Definitions. Capitalized terms that are not defined when first used in this
Agreement have the meanings set forth below.
(a) Additional Purchase Price: As defined in Section 15(a).
(b)
(c)
Additional Title Matter: As defined in Section 6(g).
Affiliate: As defined in Section 18(d).
(d) Authorities: All federal, state and local governmental and
quasigovernmental agencies, bodies, entities, boards and
authorities that have jurisdiction over the Property, the
furnishing of utilities or other services to the Property, or
the subdivision, improvement, development, occupancy,
sale or use of the Property.
(e) None.
(D Buyer's Entitlement Costs: As defined in Section 3(d).
(g) Buyer's Entitlement Work Product: As defined in Section 4(d).
SAY: City of Fort Collins.
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(i) Closing: The act of settlement of the purchase and sale of the Lots at which Seller conveys title
to Buyer by delivery of a deed and Buyer delivers the Purchase Price to Seller. The Parties
contemplate that there will be one Closing.
D) Closing Date: As defined in Section 5(a).
(k)
Commitment; As defined in Section 6(a).
(1)Confidentipl Inf rmation: As defined in Section 17(a).
(m)
(n)
CORA: As defined in Section 17(c).
Deposit: Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), as more particularly
specified in Section 3(a).
Disclosing Party: As defined in Section 7(a).
?istiict•. As defined in Section 4(g).
Document; As defined in Section 4(c).
Effective Date: The date on which both Parties have delivered to the other a fully executed
original of this Agreement. The Effective Date shall be filled in above upon establishment
of the Effective Date.
(s) Escrow Agent_nr Title Conipany: Fidelity National Title Company, 3500 John F. Kennedy
Pkwy., Ste. 100, Fort Collins, co 80525.
(t)lxisting Survey: As defined in Section 6(e).
(u) Period: The period beginning on the Effective Date and expiring on 5:00 p.m. MDT, on the
ninetieth (90th) day after the Effective Date.
(v) Financigjterords: As defined in Section 15(d).
(w) Final Piet: As defined in Section 4(e).
(x) Home: The home types that Buyer intends to build on the Lots.
(y) Jndemnifieci Party: As defined in Section 4(c).
(z) Ipitial Concept Plan: Buyer's initial concept plan for development of the Hughes
Subdivision as set forth in the Response to Hughes Stadium Master Developer RFP dated
June 8, 2018.
(aa) Initial Title Materi*.• As defined in Section 6(a).
(bb) Legal Requirements: The rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, standards, approved plans
and other requirements of the Authorities.
(cc) ioetter or Credit: As defined in Section 3(a).
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(dd) LA: A proposed number Of six hundred twenty-five (625) lots, which may be increased or
decreased pursuant to the Final Plat as described herein, to be developed as townhomes,
paired homes and detached single family residences.
(ee) Material Event Termination Notice: As defined in Section 7.
(f) Mgximgm Seller liability: As defined in Section 14(b)
(gg) : As defined in Section 15(b).
Oth)Outside Closine pate: 5:00 p.m. MDT, October 30, 2020, at which time
this Agreement shall automatically terminate if Closing has not been
consummated before such time. Upon such termination, the Parties
shall have such rights and responsibilities as are otherwise set forth
in this Agreement.
(ii) Permitted Exceptions: As defined in Section 6(h).
(U)Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation: As defined in Section
(kk) Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation Deadline: As defined in
Section 4(d).
(11) Preliminary Entitlement Reimbursement: As defined in Section
4(d).
(mm) Protect Approvals: As defined in Section 4(e).
(nn) EssLAppmgLE.t€.iQd: As defined in Section 40.
(00) Project Doe :Nuts: As defined in Section 4(e).
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Property: The parcel of real property currently containing
approximately one hundred sixty-one (161) acres located at 201 1
South Overland Trail, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County,
Colorado, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A
attached hereto, including Seller's interest, if any, in all mineral, oil,
gas, gravel, geothermal, and ground water rights appurtenant
thereto; together with all contracts and contract rights, studies,
materials and plans, including architectural, landscaping, grading,
and other plans, specifications and reports applicable to the Lots; all
easements, rights of way, permits. approvals, privileges and
entitlements appurtenant thereto and all right, title and interest in
and to all streets and water courses adjacent to, abutting or serving
the real property.
The proposed development of the Property into a desired number Of
six hundred twenty-five (625) Lots, to be developed into single
family detached, paired, and townhome Homes, with plans for low
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maintenance Homes and "Next Gen" Homes, together with planned
significant trail systems, parks and open space tracts, with a central
civic park to memorialize the former Hughes Stadium, and
associated retail uses, to be known as the "Hughes Subdivision".
(rr) Purchase Pcie•. The amount to be paid to Seller as provided in
Section 3(b).
(SS) Representative* As defined in Section 17(a).
(tt) ReciDieng: As defined in Section 17(a).
(uu) Retail Closing: The closing between Buyer or its successor and a
third -party homebuyer of a Lot with a completed Home thereon.
(vv)
Sales Price(s): The purchase price for a Home(s) paid by a third
party homebuyer at a Retail Closing, based upon the closing
settlement statement (formerly known as a "HUD -I "). (ww)
Suitability Notice: As defined in Section 4(b).
(xx) Title Review Period' As defined in Section 6(c).
(yy) Updated Survey; As defined in Section 6(e).
(ZZ) Warrant! ExpirationDate: As defined in Section 14(b).
2.Purchase and Sple. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, the Property in fee
simple.
3.Depositi Purchase Price.
(a)Delivery of Deposit. Within five (5) business days after the Effective
Date, Buyer shall deliver to Escrow Agent the Deposit by wire transfer, or at Buyer's election,
shall deliver to Escrow Agent the Deposit in the form of a letter of credit issued by
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or the benefit of Seller in the form attached hereto as X It (t e tier re It t uyer fails to deliver the
Suitability Notice as provided in Section 4(b), prior to the end of the Feasibility Period, then this
Agreement shall automatically terminate as of the end of the Feasibility Period and Escrow Agent
shall immediately return the Deposit to Buyer at such time. After delivery of the Suitability Notice.
the Deposit shall be nonrefundable to Buyer except as expressly provided in Sections 6(g)(ii), 7, 8,
9, 1 I(b) and I I(d) of this Agreement. The Deposit shall be held by Escrow Agent in escrow, with
any cash portion held in a separate, federally -insured interest bearing account(s), and the interest
shall be considered pan of the Deposit. The Deposit shall not be credited against the Purchase
Price, unless during the term Of this Agreement the Letter Of Credit is substituted or replaced with
a cash deposit, and then only in the amount held by the Escrow Agent and applied at Closing. If
this Agreement is terminated by Buyer pursuant to Sections 4(b), 4(d), 4(e), 6(gXii), 7, 8, 9, 11(b)
and 1 1(d), the Deposit then held by Escrow Agent shall be returned to Buyer by Escrow Agent,
and, except as otherwise provided herein, thereafter, all further rights and obligations of the Parties
under this Agreement shall terminate.
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(b)Ewrcbase Price. The Purchase Price for the Property payable at Closing
shall be Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) ("Purchase Price"). and shall be adjusted prior to
Closing as follows:
(l)based upon the number of Lots contained in the Final
Plat, if fewer than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots are approved in the Final Plat, then
the Purchase Price would be reduced on a pro rata basis in the amount of Sixteen
Thousand Dollars (S 16,000.00) per Lot less than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots, up
to a maximum reduction equivalent to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00); (ii)
if more than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots are approved in the Final Plat then the
Purchase Price would be increased by the amount of Sixteen Thousand Dollars
($16,000.00) per Lot more than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots; and (iii) if the City
allows a reduction of the amount of drainage areas in the Project from those currently
shown on Buyer's Initial Concept Plan, then the Purchase Price would be increased by
Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) for each such additional Lot more than sixty hundred
twenty-five (625) Lots caused as a result of the reduction of the drainage areas in the
Project; and
(ii)Buyer's Entitlement Costs up to a maximum of Four
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) shall be applied as a credit against the Purchase
Price, provided that Buyer shall deliver to Seller paid invoices with reasonable backup
documentation.
(c)Additional Purchase, Price. In addition to the Purchase Price, from and
after Closing, Buyer shall pay Seller the Additional Purchase Price specified in Section 15 below.
(d)Entitlement and matting. Costs. The Parties acknowledge and agree that
the Purchase Price is based upon the Final Plat pursuant to the Project Documents receiving final,
unappealable approval by the applicable Authorities, together with recordation thereof, on or
before Closing for a minimum of six hundred twenty five (625) Lots, subject to adjustment
pursuant to Section 3(b) (or if appeal is taken, such appeal has been resolved to the commercially
reasonable satisfaction of Buyer). Buyer shall be responsible for all costs of
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preparation and submittal of the Final Plat and Project Documents, and to pay any fees imposed by
the Authorities as a condition to final approval of Final Plat and Project Documents and the costs
charged by the County Clerk and Recorder for recordation of the Final Plat, and any park and
school dedication fees imposed by the Authorities at or before recordation Of the Final Plat to the
extent not satisfied by open space and school dedications in the Final Plat, and any traffic impact
fees or other fees or charges imposed by the Authorities at recordation of the Final Plat, expressly
including any raw water requirements and City -required water resource or water capital fees. Buyer
agrees to be solely responsible for such costs of rezoning, platting and engineering costs Of
preparation and submittal Of the Final Plat and Project Documents incurred by Buyer (collectively,
"Buyer's Entitlement Costs"). During the Feasibility Period, Buyer will present Buyer's Initial
Concept Plan to the City for preliminary review and feedback.
4. preliminary Magers.
(a)Feasibility Studv. Buyer shall have the right during the Feasibility Period,
to investigate title and to make such investigations, studies and tests with respect to the Property
as Buyer deems necessary or appropriate to determine the feasibility of purchasing the Property.
Buyer acknowledges and Seller hereby agrees that Buyer will, during the Feasibility Period and
prior to Closing, have the opportunity to make "Investigations, Tests and Surveys", as hereinafter
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defined, on the Property, to satisfy itself that the Property is satisfactory for Buyer's intended use.
"Investigations, Tests and Surveys" means, without limitation, the following: (i) inspecting,
surveying, making engineering, environmental and architectural studies, testing the soil and
otherwise determining the condition of the Property; (ii) reviewing all Documents received from
Seller under Section 4(c), all subdivision. zoning, and building code ordinances, rules and
regulations of the City and applicable Authorities and the State of Colorado; (iii) determining that
utilities, including, but without limitation, water, gas, electricity, telephone and cable television
services, can be made available to adequately serve the improvements which are intended to be
constructed on the Property; (iv) determining that there is or shall be adequate access to serve the
Homes and retail spaces that Buyer intends to construct on the Property; (v) determining the
nature, magnitude, and times due Of all taxes, fees, charges, system development fees, tap fees,
and Other costs which are or may be imposed upon the Property or Buyer by any utility company
or government or quasi -government agency; (vi) determining the adequacy of water and sewer
taps for the Property and service of same; (vii) determining the number, size and location of the
Lots and retail spaces by submittal of a land plan to the City; and (viii) determining all other
matters regarding the Property and the development thereof which Buyer deems appropriate.
However, Buyer shall not engage in any physically invasive testing or inspections without Seller's
prior written consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Seller wilt permit Buyer's
consultants to contact the applicable Authorities in order to investigate the Property. Buyer will
be fully responsible for payment of Buyer's consultant fees, costs and charges with respect to any
such investigation. Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property is specifically contingent and
conditional upon Buyer being satisfied in its sole and subjective discretion that the Property can
be developed for the Project and that there are no impediments to the development of the
Property for the Project, which would make it unprofitable, impracticable or infeasible to
purchase and develop the Property for Buyer's intended use.
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(b)Feasibility Period. Buyer shall have until expiration of the Feasibility
Period to satisfy itself, in its sole and subjective discretion, with respect to the conditions set forth
in this Section 4. It shall be conclusively presumed that Buyer is dissatisfied with the conditions
set forth in this Section 4, and the Agreement shall automatically terminate and Buyer's Deposit
shall be returned by Escrow Agent unless Buyer gives written notice to Seller Of its waiver of the
conditions set forth in this Section 4 (the 'Suitability Notice") prior to expiration of the Feasibility
Period. In addition, at any time prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period, Buyer may, in its sole
discretion, for any reason or for no reason. terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller.
Upon any such termination of this Agreement, Buyer's Deposit shall be immediately returned to
Buyer, and thereafter no Party hereto shall have any further obligation or liability to the other with
respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement except for Buyer's obligations pursuant
to Sections 4(c) and 12 hereof, which shall survive termination of this Agreement. Except as
otherwise provided herein, no examination of the Property will be deemed to constitute a waiver or
relinquishment on Buyer's part of its rights to rely on the express covenants, representations,
warranties and agreements of Seller in this Agreement.
(c)Righ$ of Entry. During the Feasibility Period and thereafter until this
Agreement is terminated, Seller shall permit Buyer, its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors (after giving Seller reasonable prior notice identifying the purpose of Buyer's entry)
to enter upon the Property and while thereon make surveys, take measurements, perform soil test
borings or other tests of surface and subsurface conditions, make engineering, environmental and
other studies and inspect the Property. However, Buyer shall not engage in any physically invasive
testing or inspections without Seller's prior written consent. Seller has made available to Buyer all
material reports, surveys, tests, studies, assessments and other information regarding the Property
that are in Seller's possession or control to facilitate Buyer's due diligence review of the Property
(the "Documents"). Buyer shall (i) keep the Property free of any liens or third party claims
resulting therefrom; (ii) defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller and each of Seller's employees
and agents, and Seller's affiliates' employees and agents (each an "Indemnified Party") from and
against any and all claims, causes of action, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees), losses,
liability, or awards of any kind or nature incurred by Seller and/or an Indemnified Party caused by
Buyer's entry into the Property, excluding negligent acts of Seller and pre-existing conditions in
the Property not otherwise exacerbated by Buyer's entry, (iii) restore as nearly as practicable such
portion of the Property damaged by Buyer's entry to substantially its condition immediately before
such exercise, and (iv) maintain general liability insurance from the date hereof naming Seller as
an additional insured, covering Buyer's activities on the Property in the minimum amount of
$2,000,000 combined single limit for death, bodily injury and property damage, with companies
and in a form reasonably satisfactory to Seller. The terms of subjections 4(cXi) to 4(cXiii) for the
benefit of Seller shall survive the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement.
(d)Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation. During the Feasibility Period,
Buyer shall use commercially reasonable, diligent and good faith efforts to satisfy itself, in Buyer's
reasonable determination, that the City will approve the final Project Approvals (as defined below)
for a minimum of six hundred (600) Lots (the "Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation").
Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation shall include preliminary approval at a public hearing, and
support by City Council or the Planning and Zoning Board at a preapplication hearing. Buyer shall
use commercially reasonable, good faith efforts to notify Seller in advance of any meetings or
telephone conferences with City representatives that in any way pertain to its pursuit of the
Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation, and shall afford Seller the opportunity to have a
representative present. lf, despite commercially reasonable, diligent and good faith efforts, Buyer
is unable to obtain a Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation or before ninety (90) days after
expiration of the Feasibility Period (the "Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation Deadline"), and
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elects to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller on or before the Preliminary
Entitlement Confirmation Deadline, as a result thereof, Buyer's Deposit shall be immediately
returned to Buyer and Seller shall reimburse Buyer for Buyer's actual out-of-pocket costs and
expenses incurred in connection with its efforts to obtain the Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation
(and not for other Feasibility Period matters) in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($400,000.00), as evidenced by paid invoices with reasonable backup documentation (the
"Preliminary Entitlement Reimbursement"). Within ten (10) business days after payment by Seller
of the Preliminary Entitlement Reimbursement to Buyer, Buyer shall deliver or cause to be
delivered, copies Of all of Buyer's Entitlement Work
Product (as hereinafter defined). For purposes of this Section 4(d), "Buyer's Entitlement Work
Product" means all site planning, development, platting and public improvement plans prepared by
Buyer related to the Project, including any application materials related to the Preliminary
Entitlement Confirmation or the Project Approvals, but not including Buyer's proprietary, privileged,
or confidential information or Home plans. Buyer shall (a) take such actions and pay any legitimate
outstanding sums as may be necessary to preclude any claim against Seller or the Property for any
sums owing for the preparation of Buyer's Work Product, and (b) use reasonable efforts to obtain
within ten (10) business days after Seller gives Buyer its written request, such consents as may be
reasonably necessary to enable Seiler to utilize Buyer's Work Product; provided, that Buyer shall not
be responsible for any party or consultant's refusal to provide any such consent. Buyer's Work
Froduct shall otherwise be assigned "as is," without any representation or warranty by Buyer with
respect to the accuracy or completeness of its contents. To the extent Buyer's Work Product can be
assigned, Buyer's Work Product shall be deemed assigned to Seiler upon the termination of this
Agreement under this Section without the execution of any additional documents. The foregoing
terms for the benefit of Seller shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
(e)Project Approvals. From and after the Effective Date, Buyer, at its sole
cost and expense, shall use commercially reasonable, diligent and good faith efforts to obtain all
necessary approvals from the City and all other applicable Authorities on or before that date which
is twelve (12) months aver the Effective Date (the "Project Approval Period") for the following: (i)
a PUD, with applicable zoning overlay: (ii) a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Project;
(iii) a Final Development Plan for the Property; (iv) a feral plat or plats for the Property in
connection with Buyer's development of the Project to be recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's
Office of the County of Larimer; and (v) engineering and construction drawings and plans related
thereto (collectively, the "Final Plat") (all of which will be referred to collectively as the "Project
Documents"). The approval by applicable Authorities of the Project Documents, shall be referTed
to herein as the "Project Approvals." If required by the City, the Project Documents will be
submitted to the Authorities under Seller's name as owner of the Property. The Parties
acknowledge that Ray Baker will represent Seller on behalf of the Project and shall support,
cooperate and assist Buyer in obtaining the Project Approvals, at no out-of-pocket cost to Seller;
provided, however, that Buyer will be the "front" spokesperson for the Project with the City and
will liaison with the City on behalf Of the Project. Buyer agrees to use commercially reasonable
efforts to keep Seller reasonably informed of the status of its efforts to obtain the Project
Approvals. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Closing shall be conditioned on Buyer's
ability to obtain the Project Approvals on or before the expiration of the Project Approval Period.
In the event Buyer is unable to obtain approval of the Project Documents, despite using diligent
efforts, prior to the expiration of the Project Approval Period for reasons beyond Buyer's
reasonable control, Buyer may elect to either (i) terminate this Agreement upon written notice to
Seller prior to the expiration of the Project Approval Period and thereafter the Parties shall have no
further rights or obligations hereunder. except for those which expressly survive termination, or (ii)
waive its contingency in writing prior to the expiration Of the Project Approval Period to obtain
the Project Approvals and proceed to Closing, and this Agreement remains in full force and effect,
or (iii) request in writing within twenty (20) days before the expiration of the Project Approval
Period a one-time extension of the Project Approval Period and the Closing Date for a period of
time not to exceed ninety (90) days. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer will not be obligated to
fund or continue with the entitlement and platting process if, in Buyer's sole but reasonable
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discretion, Buyer determines during the Project Approvals Period that the City will not approve the
Final Plat in conformance with Buyer's initial Concept Plan.
(f)Seller Review. A draft of the Project Documents shall be submitted by
Buyer to Ray Baker, at rbaker9217(agmail.com, on behalf of Seller, for Seller's approval, not to be
unreasonably withheld before submitting the same to the City. A courtesy copy of the Project
Documents shall be sent concurrently to general.counsel�7a.coloradostte.edu. Seller shall have ten
(10) business days after each such submittal to provide written notice Of any objections to same,
and if Seller does not provide a written objection within such 10 business day period, then it shall
be deemed that Seller has approved such submittal. After such approval or deemed approval by
Seller, Buyer shall not revise the form of the Project Documents in a material way without
obtaining Seller's prior approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Upon approval by
Seller, Buyer shall submit the draft Project Documents to the City. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary contained in this Agreement, Buyer shall be solely responsible for the timely payment of
all fees assessed by the City relating to the Project Documents and any other development of the
Project as required pursuant to the Project Documents, including, without limitation, all
application and permit fees, site planning, engineering costs, and recording costs and any and all
school fees assessed at Final Plat, land dedication fees, district fees, cash -in -lieu payments, City
financial assurances and any other fee related thereto; it being expressly agreed to by the Parties
that Seller shall not be responsible for the payment of any such fees or for any penalties resulting
from Buyer's failure to timely pay any such fees.
(g)gistrict. Seller hereby acknowledges and agrees that Buyer may elect, and
hereby retains the right, at its sole and absolute discretion any time after Buyer has delivered its
Suitability Notice to create a new metropolitan district controlled initially by Buyer or its
Affiliates, to which the Project will not be subject until after Closing for the PUQOse of funding
public improvements and/or provide covenant enforcement and maintenance services for the
Project as approved by the City (the "District"). Upon the inclusion of the Property within the
boundaries of such District after Closing, the Project shall be subject to any and all levies and
facilities fees assessed against the Project from such District. Any agreements or documents
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carrying out the intent of this Section may be recorded against the Project at Closing, but not prior to
Closing. Subject to The terms Of this Section, Seller will not Object or otherwise challenge inclusion
of the Property now or in the future into the District. However, Seller will not actively participate in
Buyer's efforts to obtain approval of the District by the City. The Parties further acknowledge and
agree that the Closing shall not be conditioned on Buyer's ability to obtain approval of the District by
the City.
(h)Siens: Sales Trailer: Storage of Equipment. After the end of the Feasibility
Period. for so long as Buyer has not terminated this Agreement, Buyer shall have the right to place
signs and a sales trailer on the Property and to conduct marketing activities thereon solely in
relation to development Of the Project, all in accordance with the applicable Legal Requirements,
and approved by Seller, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Seller shall also
provide, at no cost to Buyer, adequate space on the Property for storage of construction equipment
and materials that Buyer and its contractors and their subcontractors may from time to time require
solely in relation to development of the Project. Such space shall be located in an area mutually
acceptable to Buyer and Seller. In connection with Buyer's exercise of its rights hereunder, Buyer
shall comply with all requirements as set forth in Section 4(c)(i) to (iv).
(i)llainable Housing. During the Feasibility Period, Buyer and Seller shall
use commercially reasonable, good faith effons to reach agreement regarding an allocation of a
portion of thc Property for the development of attainable housing.
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(a)Closing shall take place within ten (10) business days after the final,
unappealable approval by the applicable Authorities of the Project Documents (or if appeal is
taken, such appeal has been resolved to the commercially reasonable satisfaction of the Buyer) and
recordation of the Final Plat, but in no event later than the Outside Closing Date (the "Closing
Date"). Closing shall occur through an escrow with Escrow Agent, whereby Seller. Buyer and their
attorneys need not be physically present at the Closing and may deliver documents by overnight air
courier or other means. The Parties acknowledge that Buyer requires five (5) business days to wire
the Purchase Price after approval of the Closing settlement statement.
(b)Subject to the adjustments provided for herein, any credit of the cash
portion of the Deposit at Closing as provided in Section 3(a) and a credit at Closing of Buyer's
Entitlement Costs in accordance with Section 3(b)(ii), Buyer shall pay at Closing the Purchase
Price by cashier's or title company check or wired funds.
(c)Upon delivery of the Purchase Price, the Parties shall execute,
acknowledge, and deliver the Closing documents set forth on gxhibit D.
(d)Each Party shall execute, acknowledge, enseal and deliver, after the
Effective Date, including at or after Closing, such further reasonable and customary assurances,
instruments and documents as the Escrow Agent may reasonably request in order to fulfill the
intent of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e)All real estate taxes, and all other public or governmental charges and
public or private assessments against the Property which are or may be payable on an annual basis
(including metropolitan district, sanitary commission, benefit charges, liens or encumbrances for
sewer, water, drainage or other public improvements whether completed or commenced on or prior
to the Effective Date or subsequent thereto), shall be adjusted and prorated between the Parties as
of the day prior to Closing and paid by Seller at Closing (as a credit to Buyer) and shall from and
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after Closing be assumed and paid by Buyer, whether or not assessments have been levied as of the
date of Closing. Any tax proration based on an estimate shall be final. The obligation to adjust shall
survive Closing.
(f)The cost of documentary stamps, transfer taxes and recording fees shall be
paid by Buyer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall pay at Closing, without any contribution
from Buyer, (i) any agricultural land, recapture, or roll -back tax due in connection with the
conveyance or deed under any Authority's law, regulation or ordinance (or any similar tax or
assessment), and (ii) the cost of preparing release documents, if any, and the recording thereof for
any lien releases required to be obtained by Seller in order to convey title to the Property in
accordance with Section 6.
7. Title and Survey.
(a)Commitment. Within ten (10) days following the Effective Date, Escrow
Agent shall, at Seller's cost, deliver to Buyer, with a copy to Buyer's counsel, a title insurance
commitment, with best available copies of all exceptions evidencing title to the Property
(collectively, the "Commitment") by the Title Company. The original Commitment and any
Existing Survey (as defined below), are refeffed to as the "Initial Title Materials". The list of
Permitted Exceptions shall be attached hereto as Axhibit E prior to expiration of thc Feasibility
Period as provided in Section 6(h).
(b)Form of Commitment. The Commitment shall be in the amount of the
Purchase Price and shall be updated as provided in Section 6(d), and shall be for an ALTA Form
2006 extended coverage owner's title policy with all standard pre-printed exceptions deleted,
provided that Buyer shall be responsible for any updates to the Existing Survey required by the
Title Company to delete the so-called "standard title exceptions."
(c)Title l;gview. Buyer shall have until the date that is thirty (30) days after
receipt by Buyer of the Initial Title Materials to review the Commitment and any Survey (the 'Title
Review Period"). If Buyer determines that there are title exceptions or matters shown on the
Survey other than those deemed to be acceptable to Buyer, Buyer shall notify Seller, in writing, of
such title defects during the Title Review Period (the "Buyer's Title Objection Notice") and Seller
shalt have the right, within ten (10) days after receiving such notice, to elect: (i) to cure the title
defect at Seller's cost and expense, or (ii) not to cure such defect (the "Seller's Title Response
Notice"). Seller's failure to notify Buyer in writing within the stated time frame shall be deemed
Seller's election not to cure. If Seller elects to cure, Seller shall use its commercially reasonable
efforts to do so prior to Closing, and provide Buyer with an update to the Commitment
demonstrating that the title defects have been cured. If Seller fails to timely cure or elects not to
cure, then Buyer shall be entitled to elect to terminate this Agreement or waive such defect by
delivery of written notice to Seller on or before the date that is ten (10) days after the date on which
Seller's Title Response Notice was due, and if Buyer elects to terminate, Buyer shall be entitled to
the return of the Deposit. If Buyer fails to timely deliver its written waiver pursuant to the
preceding sentence, this Agreement shall be deemed terminated and Buyer shall be entitled to the
prompt return Of its Deposit. Buyer shall not be required to object to mechanics liens, mortgages,
or deeds of trust caused by Seller, and the Parties agree that such items will be released at Seller's
expense as of Closing.
(d) Jpged Commitment. The Commitment shall be updated, together with
legible copies of any additional matters identified therein, and shall be delivered to Buyer no less
than ten (10) days before the Closing Date, unless there are no additional matters listed as Schedule
B-2 exceptions in which case the update may be delivered at the Closing. Unless caused by Buyer
or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, if any updated Commitment discloses any
new requirement, defect, encumbrances or other adverse matter that is not a Permitted Exception,
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then Buyer shall notify Seller in writing of the new title defects on or before Closing. The
procedures set forth in Section 6(c) shall be applicable to any such new title defect, and if
necessary, the Closing Date shall be extended accordingly.
(e)Survey. Within five (5) days following the Effective Date, Seller shall
deliver the most recent ALTANSPS survey of the Property ("Existing Survey") to Buyer. Buyer
shall have the right, but not the obligation, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, to obtain an update to
the Existing Survey ("Updated Survey" and together with the Existing Survey, the 'Survey"), which
such update, if obtained, shall be certified to Buyer, Seller and the Title Company, and otherwise in
form sufficient to insure deletion of the standard preprinted exceptions on the title policy.
(f)5}rvev ileview. In the event the Survey reflects easements, encroachments,
rights -of -way, roads, lack of access, deficiencies, overlaps, gaps or gores between any parcels
included within the Property or between the Property and any adjoining streets or roads, or other
defects not contained in the Permitted Exceptions to title or other matters which preclude the use of
the Property for the purposes set forth in this Agreement, then Buyer shall notify Seller, in writing,
of such survey defects during the Title Review Period (the "Survey Objections"). Survey
Objections shall be considered as defects in title and Seller shall have the same rights and duties
relating to the remedy of such survey defects as are provided in Section 6(c) pertaining to the
remedy of title defects. The procedures relating to the raising and curing of Survey Objections shall
be the same procedures as are provided in Section 6(c) pertaining to title defects.
(g)Additional Title Matters. For the purposes of this Agreement, an
"Additional Title Matter" is any encumbrance on. or defect in, title to the Property that is not a
Permitted Exception and that was not disclosed in the Initial Title Materials (including, without
limitation, matters shown on any Survey), which was not caused by Buyer or its employees, agents,
contractors or subcontractors; and the "interim Period" refers to the period of time that is between:
(A) the expiration of the Feasibility Period, and (B) Closing Date. If at any time during the Interim
Period, Buyer obtains knowledge (through an update to the Commitment or the Survey, the closing
Commitment or otherwise) of any Additional Title Matter which is objectionable to Buyer, Buyer
shall give Seller written notice (an 'Objection Notice") of its objection to the Additional Title Matter
no later than five (5) business days after the date on which Buyer receives written notice of such
Additional Title Matter. Any such Additional Title Matter for which Buyer does not deliver a timely
Objection Notice, shall be deemed to have been accepted by Buyer and shall be a Permitted
Exception. Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to, within five (5) business days after
receipt of an Objection Notice for an Additional Title Matter caused by Seller, its employees, agents
or contractors (the "Title Cure Period"), to take reasonable actions to remove or cure or, with
Buyer's consent, to obtain title insurance over the Additional Title Matter subject to such Objection
Notice. In the event that Closing is scheduled to occur during the Title Cure Period, the date of
Closing shall, at Seller's option, be extended to a date that is not more than thirty (30) days after the
delivery of the Objection Notice to enable Seller to take any such cure actions. If Seller is unable to
remove or cure using commercially reasonable efforts or, with Buyer's consent, to obtain title
insurance over all such Additional Title Matters prior to the end of the Title Cure Period, Buyer
may, by written notice (the "Election Notice") given to Seller within five (5) business days after the
end of the Title Cure Period, elect only one of the following options:
(i)accept the Property with such defects, and waive any
uncured Additional Title Matters for which Buyer has delivered an Objection Notice; or
(ii)to terminate this Agreement, and upon such termination
the Deposit shall be returned by Escrow Agent to Buyer, and the Parties will have no further
rights, obligations and liabilities hereunder, except those rights, obligations and liabilities
that expressly survive termination; provided however, if such Additional Title Matter is
caused by an act of Seller after the date hereof and is not otherwise contemplated by this
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Agreement, or is a matter which Seller agreed in writing, or was obligated, to cure, then
Seller shall be in default hereunder and Buyer shall have Buyer's rights and remedies under
Section I I (b) hereof.
If Seller does not receive an Election Notice within such 5-busincss day
period, Buyer shall be deemed to have elected option (i) above, in this Section 6(g).
(h)Permitted Exceptions. If this Agreement is not terminated pursuant to
Section 4(b), the term "Permitted Exceptions" shall mean (i) taxes and assessments for the year of
Closing and subsequent years, a lien not due and payable, (ii) any matter that is disclosed in the
Initial Title Materials or any Additional Title Matter which is disclosed in any updates or
supplements to the Initial Title Materials and to which Buyer does not object in accordance with
Sections 6(c) or (g) or to which Buyer so objects but subsequently waives (or is deemed to have
waived) its objection, or consents to title insurance over such matter, (iii) the Final Plat and the
Project Documents, (iv) any easements to any special or metropolitan districts, utility providers,
and governmental and quasi -governmental entities required in connection with the Final Plat or the
Project Documents, (v) any title exceptions or encumbrances which are created by, through or
under Buyer, or which are otherwise created, approved or waived by Buyer, (vi) that certain Option
and Site Lease Agreement dated May I, 2002, by and between The Colorado State Board of
Agriculture acting by and through Colorado State University, a state institution of higher education,
and Qwest Wireless, L.L.C., a Delaware limited liability company, and (vii) that certain Lease
Agreement dated Iuly 29, 201 1, by and between Colorado State University and the City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing terms of this Section 6(h), the following items shall be excluded
from the definition of "Permitted Exceptions": (1) any delinquent taxes or assessments, (2)
mechanics liens, mortgages, or deeds of trust caused by
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Seller, (3) the standard printed exception relating to mechanics liens caused by Seller, (4) any Other
standard printed exceptions which the Title Company has agreed to delete or will delete pursuant to
an issued endorsement, which Seller expressly agrees to pay.
8. " Cennation• If, after the Effective Date and prior to Closing, a portion of
the Property is taken (or threatened to be taken) under the power or threat of eminent
domain that (i) has`the effect of reducing the aggregate value Of the Property by more than
ten percent (10%) Of the Purchase Price, or (ii) impedes proposed or current access to the
Property, then, in any such event, Buyer may elect to terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to Seller of its election to terminate this Agreement (a "Material Event
Termination Notice) within ten (10) days after notice of such condemnation or similar
proceeding, in which case the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, and both Seller and Buyer
shall be released from flintier responsibility hereunder. If Buyer does not give (or has no
right to give) a Material Event Termination Notice within such 10-day period, then Seller
shall assign to Buyer all of Seller's right to receive condemnation proceeds after Closing
payable as a result of such proceeding, and Buyer shall be entitled to an abatement Of the
Purchase Price in an amount equal to any condemnation proceeds received by Seller prior to
Closing. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in no event shall any dedication of
setbacks for rights -of -way and other public areas as required by the City and disclosed in
the Documents be considered a taking under the power or threat of eminent domain as
intended by this Section.
9. Seller's Conditions Precedent to Closing. Seller's obligation to complete
Closing shall be conditioned upon the satisfaction (or Seller's written waiver thereof) of the
condition precedent set forth in this Section 8. Seller shall be entitled to waive. in writing,
the condition precedent set forth herein. In the event that the condition precedent to Closing
has not occurred on or before the Outside Closing Date, Seller may, at Seller's option
exercised by written notice to Buyer, (i) extend the Closing for an amount of time. equal to
the time it takes the responsible Party, utilizing good faith, best efforts, to satisfy the
condition precedent for Closing, but no later than as specified in Section I(ii), or (ii)
terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be returned by Escrow Agent to
Buyer, and, unless the failure of the subject condition precedent to Closing is due to the
default of Buyer, which will be subject to the provisions Of Section 1 1(a), neither Party
shall thereafter have any liability to the other hereunder, other than those liabilities and
obligations which by the express terms of this Agreement are intended to survive such
termination. The condition precedent is as follows:
(a)Reproentations. Each of Buyer's representations and warranties as set forth
in Section Error! Reference source not found. shall be materially true as of the date of Closing and
Buyer shall so certify in writing at Closing.
10. Buyer's Conditions Precedent to Closing. Buyer's obligation to complete
Closing shall be conditioned upon the satisfaction (or Buyer's written waiver thereof) of
each of the conditions precedent set forth in this Section 9. Buyer shall be entitled to waive,
in writing, each or any of the conditions precedent set forth herein. In the event that all
conditions precedent to Closing have not occurred on or before the Outside Closing Date,
the Parties agree that Buyer may, at Buyer's option exercised by written notice to Seller,
terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be returned by Escrow Agent to
Buyer, and, unless the failure of the subject condition precedent to Closing is due to the
default of Seller,
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which will be subject to the provisions of Section I I(b), neither Party shall thereafter have any
liability to the other hereunder, other than those liabilities and obligations which by the express
terms of this Agreement are intended to survive such termination. The conditions precedent are as
follows:
(a)Title Company shall deliver to Buyer or shall be unconditionally committed
to issue to Buyer after Closing an extended coverage title policy (ALTA Form 2006) insuring title
to the Property, without preprinted exceptions to title as set forth in Section 6(a), subject only to the
Permitted Exceptions, and subject to Buyer providing any update Of the Existing Survey as
required by the Title Company.
(b)[vigTptorium. There shall exist no general moratorium imposed or
announced by any Authority or utility supplier that would result in any Authority denying permits
necessary for the development, construction, use or occupancy of the Property as a residential
development or any utility supplier delaying or denying sanitary sewer, water, natural gas,
electricity or telephone connections with respect to the Property.
(c)Represer}tat1QI• Each Of Seller's representations and warranties as set
forth in Section 14(a) shall be materially true as of the date of Closing and Seller shall so certify in
writing at Closing.
(d)Final Plat and Project Documents. The City and any other applicable
Authorities shall have granted final, unappealable approval of the Final Plat and Project Documents
(or if appeal is taken, such appeal has been resolved to the commercially reasonable satisfaction of
Buyer), and the executed Final Plat has been recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's Office of
Larimer County. Buyer shall use diligent and good faith efforts to record the Final Plat promptly
upon approval and execution of the same.
11. Possession. At Closing, Seller shall deliver exclusive possession and
occupancy of the Property to Buyer free and clear of any claims of any third parties to
possession thereof, except as set forth in the Permitted Exceptions.
12. Defaplt.
(a)Buyer D fault. If Buyer is the defaulting Party, because of the difficulty in
calculating damages, the Parties agree that Seller's sole and exclusive remedy at law or in equity
shall be limited to the right to terminate this Agreement, to draw completely down the Letter of
Credit held by Escrow Agent, and to retain the Deposit as provided in Section 3(a) as liquidated
damages, and the Deposit shall be forfeited. Other than the specific remedy expressly set forth in
this Section I 1(a) and except for the indemnities contained in Section 4(c), Seller hereby waives
any and all right and remedy, at law or in equity, to which Seller may otherwise have been entitled
by reason of Buyer's default, including any right in equity to seek specific performance of this
Agreement by Buyer and any right at law to seek damages from Buyer.
(b)Seller Default If Seller fails to consummate Closing in breach of this
Agreement, the Parties agree that Buyer shall have the right to elect, as its sole and exclusive
remedy at law or in equity, to (i) waive such default or breach and proceed with the purchase of the
Property pursuant to the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement without any reduction
of or credit against the Purchase Price; (ii) terminate this Agreement and receive a prompt return of
the Deposit and reimbursement from Seller of Buyer's out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, Buyer's Entitlement Costs, not to
exceed $250,000.00; or (iii) pursue specific perfomance under this Agreement provided that such
action must be commenced within ninety (90) days following Buyer's discovery of Seller's material
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default under this Agreement. In the event of any default by Seller, or in the event Buyer shall be
entitled to terminate this Agreement. or this Agreement shall otherwise terminate in accordance
with the provisions hereof, the Deposit shall be immediately returned to Buyer as provided in
Section 3(a), but such payment shall not limit Buyer's rights and remedies set forth above. Other
than the specific remedies expressly set forth in I I(b) and 1 I(d), Buyer hereby waives any and all
right and remedy, at law or in equity, to which Buyer may otherwise have been entitled by reason
Of Seller's default, including any right at law to seek damages from Seller, except as specified
herein.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY
PUNITIVE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. EXCEI1I' AS
PROVIDED IN SECTION 18(t), IN NO EVENT SHALL BUYER BE ENTITLED TO
RECORD THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR (EXCEPT IN THE
EVENT OF A DISPUTE ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT AS NEEDED TO
ENFORCE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT) AS A LIS PENDENS AGAINST
THE PROPERTY.
(c)cure Perig4. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections I (a) and (b)
above, no default by either Party hereto shall result in a termination or limitation Of any rights of
such Party hereunder unless and until the other Party shall have notified the defaulting Party in
writing of said default, and the defaulting Party shall have failed to cure said default within ten (10)
days after the receipt of said written notice.
(d)No Adeauate Remedy. As provided in Section I I (b), it is agreed that in the
event Buyer is not in default under this Agreement and Seller is the defaulting party hereunder, and
Buyer desires to seek specific performance of this Agreement, but that due to Seller's intentional,
affirmative conveyance of all or a portion of the Property to a third party, such specific performance
is no longer a remedy available to Buyer, then this Agreement shall terminate, the Deposit shall
immediately be returned to Buyer as provided in Section 3(a), and Buyer shall receive a payment
from Seller of $250,000.00 as liquidated damages, which the Parties acknowledge is a reasonable
estimate of Buyer's damages for lost profits and lost business opportunity or consequential damages
that would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine. If this Agreement terminates as a
result of the foregoing, it is agreed that the provisions of this Section shall survive any such
termination.
13. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be given in
accordance with Exhibit G.
14. jMiutupl Representations. To induce each other to enter into this Agreement,
each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other that (i) it has been duly authorized
and empowered to enter into this Agreement and to perform fully its obligations
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hereunder, (ii) such obligations constitute the valid and binding obligations of such Party,
enforceable in accordance with their terms, (iii) that, except as expressly provided in this
Agreement, no further consents of any other person, entity, public body or court are required in
connection with this Agreement and the performance of all obligations hereunder, and (iv) it has
not used the services of any real estate agent, broker or finder with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby.
l 5. Warrenties and Representations.
(a)Seller's Warranties and To induce Buyer to enter into this Agreement,
Seller represents and warrants to Buyer:
(i)Condemnation. Rezoning or Reclassification. There is
not pending, or to Seller's Actual Knowledge, threatened, any (A) condemnation
proceeding or Other litigation relating to or otherwise affecting any or all Of the Property,
or (B) except as contemplated by this Agreement, reclassification of any or all of the
Property for local zoning purposes.
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(ii)Yfoktilong. (A) There is not pending, or to Seller's
Actual Knowledge, threatened, from any federal, state, county or local Authority any
notice, suit or judgment relating to any violation at the Property, and (B) Seller has not
received written notice from any governmental authority that there is any condition
existing with respect to the Property that violates any statute. ordinance, law or code
regarding zoning, building, fire, air pollution, or health law, or requiring any
Smprovement, alteration, addition, correction or other work on or about the Property,
whether related to the Property or to the activities of any owner or occupant thereof.
(ili)Frivironnjptal Conditions. To Seller's Actual
Knowledge, and except as disclosed in any environmental assessment or other
environmental report or documentation included as part of the Documents, within the last
twenty-four (24) months, Seller has received no written notice alleging the presence of any
"Hazardous Wastes". "Hazardous Material" and/or "Hazardous Substances" as those terms
are defined under any federal, state or local law in, at, about or under the Property
(collectively, "Hazardous Materials") in violation of any applicable federal, state or local
environmental laws ("Environmental Laws"). For purposes of this Agreement, the term
"Environmental Laws" shall include, without limitation, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act CCERCLA"), 42 U.S.C. 9601 et
seq. and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.,
as amended from time to time; and any similar federal, state and local laws and ordinances
and the regulations and rules implementing such statutes, laws and ordinances.
(iV)Litigation. There is no foreclosure action or litigation,
arbitration or proceeding pending, or to Seller's Actual Knowledge, threatened before any
court or administrative agency or any other condition that relates to or affects the Property,
Seller's interest therein, Seller's performance hereunder, or Buyer's intended use of the
Property, or which will result in a lien, charge, encumbrance or judgment against any part
of or any interest in the Property.
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(V)Organization. Seller is validly existing under the
laws of the State Of Colorado and has full power and authority to sell the Property.
(Vi)Title. Except as provided in ,the Permitted Exceptions,
to Seller's Actual Knowledge, the title to the Property is subject to no tenancy or other right
Of use or occupancy which will remain in effect at or after Closing.
(ViiNigidaga Except as disclosed in the Documents
delivered to Buyer hereunder, including, without limitation, the Option and Site Lease
Agreement and the City Lease, to Seller's Actual Knowledge, Seller has not entered into
any unrecorded restrictions relating to the development of the Property as contemplated
hereunder that would have a material, adverse impact on Buyer's intended use of the
Property.
(Viii)No prll. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Seller, the execution and delivery of every other document and instrument
delivered pursuant hereto by or on behalf of Seller, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (A) constitute or result in the breach
of or default under any oral or written agreement to which Seller is a party or which affects
the Property; (B) constitute or result in a violation of any order, decree, or injunction with
respect to which Seller and/or the Property is bound; (C) cause or entitle any Party to have
a right to accelerate or declare a default under any oral or written agreement to which
Seller is a party or which affects the Property; and/or (D) violate any provision of any
municipal, state or federal law, statutory or otherwise, to which Seller or the Property is or
may be subject.
(iX)NO Assessment. There are no special, general, or
other assessments pending or, to Seller's Actual Knowledge, threatened against the
Property. All installments of any pending assessments due and payable on or before the
Closing Date will be paid by Seller on or before Closing.
(X)j+IQ Contracts. Seller has not entered into any other
contracts, agreements or understandings, verbal or written, for the sale or transfer of any
portion of the Property which are in existence as of the Effective Date. Between the date of
this Agreement and Closing, no part of the Property will be alienated, encumbered or
transferred by Seller.
(Xi)No Commitments. Except as disclosed in the
Documents delivered to Buyer hereunder, Seller has not made commitments to any
Authority, school board, church or other religious body, or to any other organization, group
or individual relating to the Property which would impose any obligations upon Buyer to
make any contributions of money or land or to install or maintain any improvements or
which would interfere with Buyer's ability to use, develop or improve the Property as
herein contemplated.
(Xii)noc uments, The copies of the Documents furnished to
Buyer pursuant to this Agreement are true and complete copies of the documents they
purport to be. To the extent any of the Documents were not prepared by Seller, Seller is
making no warranty as to the accuracy or quality of work included therein.
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For the purposes of this Section 14(a), the phrase "Seller's Actual Knowledge" and words of similar
import shall mean the present, actual knowledge, without additional inquiry • or investigation being
taken, of Lynn Johnson (the "Representative"). The foregoing reference to the Representative , is
solely for the purpose of establishing the contractual standard for Setter's knowledge. The
Representative is not undertaking, and does not have, any personal obligation or liability to Buyer
in connection with this Agreement.
(b)Surviva(. The representations and warranties of Seller set forth herein
shall be true as of the Effective Date and the date of Closing and shall survive Closing for. a
period of one (I) year (the "Warranty Expiration Date"). Seller shall notify Buyer in writing
immediately if any representation becomes untrue or misleading in light of information obtained
by Seller after the Effective Date. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary,
after Closing and subject to the Warranty Expiration Date above and the terms of Section 18(e)
below, except for claims based upon fraud, the maximum aggregate liability of Seller, and the
maximum aggregate amount which may be awarded to the collected by Buyer under this
Agreement or any documents executed pursuant hereto or in the connection herewith, will under
no circumstances whatsoever exceed two percent (2%) Of the Purchase Price ("Maximum Seller
Liability"). This indemnification is in addition to any remedies set forth in Section 11.
Buyer's Warranties and Reoresenta
To induce Seller to enter into this Agreement, to Buyer's knowledge represents and warrants to
Seller:
(i)Organization. Buyer is a limited liability company, duly
organized. validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Colorado,
and shall as Of Closing, have,full power and authority to purchase the Property.
(i1)No Breach. The execution and delivery of this
'Agreement by Buyer. the executionand delivery', of every other document and instrument
delivered ,pursuant hereto by or on 'behalf 'of Ruyer, :'and the consummation ; of the
transactions ,contemplated hereby do not and will not (A) 'constitute or result' in the breach
of or default under any oral or written agreement to which Buyer is a party; (B) constitute
or result in a violation of any order, decree, or: injunction with respect to which Buyer is
bound', (C) cause or entitle any party to hive's accelerate or declare a default under
any oral or written agreement to which Buyer is a party; and/or (D) violate any provision
of any municipal, state or federal law, statutory or,otherwise, to which Seller is or may be
(iii)Litigation There is no pending or threatened litigation,
which would affect Buyer's ability to perform,under this Agreement...
(c)As-is Proyijjou. THE PARTIES HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND
AGREE AS .FOLLOWS:. (A) BUYER rs A SOPHISTICATED' BUYER THAT :IS FAMILIAR
WITH THIS 'TYPE .OF. PROPERTY; (B) EXCEPT AS:MAY.:BE SPECIFICALLY- SET FORTH
IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE DEED, AND/OR 'ANY'. OTHER- DOCUMENT' OR
INSTRUMENT. DELIVERED >BY, OR. ON BEHALF OF, SELLER AT CLOSING (THE
_`,'EXPRESS ` `REPRESENTATIONS"), -:NEITHER SELLER -. NOR ANY. • OF . ITS . AGENTS,
REPRESENTATIVES, BROKERS, OFFICERS, ?DIRECTORS; SHAREHOLDERS,
MEMBERS, OR EMPLOYEES HAS MADE OR WILL MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR
WARRANTIES OF :ANY _ KIND. =WHATSOEVER;: ,WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN,
• EXPRESS : _ORS I1ViPLIED, wrrH ; RESPECT ; TO: THE;, -PROPERTY, }AND"'INCLUDING,
WITHOUT ' LIMITATION, ANY ` REPRESENTATION OR ^ WARRANTY REGARDING
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COMPLIANCE WITH ANY LAW, RULE,
REGULATION, .:ORDER;=_OR'REQUIREMENT,- MERCHANTABILITY, MARKETABILITY,
PROFITABILITY, OR SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY, AND SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL
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SUCH REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; AND (C) THE PROPERTY IS BEING
SOLD TO BUYER IN ITS PRESENT "AS -IS" CONDITION SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS
REPRESENTATIONS. SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND THE
TERMS HEREOF, BUYER WILL BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE ANY
AND ALL INSPECTIONS OF THE PROPERTY AND SUCH RELATED MAITTERS AS
BUYER MAY REASONABLY DESIRE.
(d)Except for the representations made by Seller as expressly provided
Section 14 above and in the deed delivered at Closing, effective on the Closing Date, Buyer and
Buyer's successors and assigns, hereby release Seller from, and waive any and all claims against
Seller resulting from the physical, environmental, economic or legal condition of the Property,
whether arising or accruing before, on or after the date hereof and whether attributable to events
or circumstances which have heretofore or may hereafter occur, including, without limitation, the
following (i) any and all liabilities with respect to the structural, physical, or environmental
condition of the Property; (ii) any and all liabilities relating to the release of or the presence,
discovery or removal of any HR72rdous Materials, or for, connected with or arising out of any and
all claims or causes of action based upon any Environmental Laws, or any related claims or
causes of action or any other federal, state or municipal based statutory or regulatory causes of
action for environmental contamination at, in, about or under the Property; and (iii) any implied
or statutory warranties or guaranties of fitness, merchantability or any other statutory or implied
warranty or guaranty of any kind or nature regarding or relating to any portion of the Property.
IS. Additional Pyrchase_Price. As provided in Section 3(b), from and after Closing,
Buyer agrees to pay to Seller in the manner specified below the amount of the Additional Purchase
Price, as follows:
(a)
e Price" shall n
(v)
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Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, the Total Costs shall not include any of
the foregoing expenses to the extent funded by or otherwise reimbursed by the District or an*
Other public financing districts including or related to the Property.
(c) Payment of Additional Purchase Price.
(i)generally. The Additional Purchase Price for each lni
due
Seller shall be paid at the Retail Closing with respect to each Home conveyed in the Project b)
Buyer to a homebuyer. Along with such payment, Buyer shall deliver to Seller an accounting in tiu
I,p{ . . . . I • III $.t. -• 1.-. 11 . ... 1..N.6..U,"' =.. Ld. . --.. $ • ..,.. 11.: ; .. ,.111
Price due Seller with respect to each Home conveyed in the Project by Buyer during the prior year.
(ii)Final Sale and Reconciliation. Within ninety (90) days
after the close of escrow for the sale of the last Home in the Project (the "Final Sale"),
Buyer shall complete and submit to Seller an accounting consistent with the details of the
calculation Of Additional Purchase Price in this Agreement together with a check made
payable to Seller in the amount of the balance of any Additional Purchase Price remaining
payable for the Project. If the final accounting or any Audit (as defined below) shows any
deficiency in amounts due to Seller, or any overpayment by Buyer, such deficiency shall be
immediately paid by Buyer or overpayment reimbursed by Seller, as the case may be.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Parties acknowledge and agree that
the Additional Purchase price is a material consideration in Seller's agreement to sell the
Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees that it shall proceed with development of the Project
and the sale of Homes with good faith and commercially reasonable efforts.
(d)Financial Records and Statements of Buyer. Buyer shall keep and
maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, accurate financial books and records for the Project
in accordance with Buyer's normal accounting principles (collectively, the "Financial Records"),
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provided that such Financial ;must ,Ayidence 7,the • information reasonably,. necessaq, to
calculate Net Profiti`iiiiicZordarici-iiith-§eCtiiiiiiii(b)'!:The*-PittinCiiii' all
supporting documentation relative,to,.sales ang.,,e9st.ef sales, and shall be maintained by Buyer for
three (3).yeara afterthe Fin1 Within' tin *(10). business days after the written request of
ind:(ip,up4i000?kAieii;'•Seller shall sign and deliiiiiSreiiiiiiiibli-&iifidintialiiagreenient
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with respect to the
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(e)Audit At the pyttort of1Seller",,andieXcePfitas...set• MIA) below, at
.cost; eXiircisedtbY- the Six •(6)
Final Sale, Buyer's books and records for the Project shall be audited by an independent certified
pplie accountant licpsed inhe State pf.pileraclo,intittrallyaigeeable to Seller and Buyer for the
purpose veritiirig.the:CiticulitiOi.:OfrNit.;ii.rOfitaiin4;'-the`TAddi$iertal. purchase!Priee,-if m2y,1'due
Seller for the Project (the%"liudit"illii
available to the auditor at Buyer's business office, within ten (10) business days after notice of
Audit, all Of the books and records of Buyer for the Project which such auditor deems necessary
Or desirable for the purpose ofperferming the AuditAnyideAciepey,:in.amounts due to Seller, or
any overpayment by Buyer, as deteirriinaby-thrAtialtjhalflie*initnediritelY paid by Bueior
reimbdied ,by Seller, as - the case may be If the lAdditienal Purchase Price due ':,to ;• Seller, . as
determined by die Audit, is at leait one hundred 1 0°?p) ofthe amount theretofore paid
bY.Buiier, Buyer shall to' Sellerthe reasonable cost of the Audit
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Tiansfer. Any sale, cionveiruke, exchange or . transferofalt or any
portion Of the Property by Buyer prior to a Retail Closing 'shall be deemed to be an "Early
Transfer"; provided, however, an Early Transfer shall not be deemed to have occurred by reason
of the fact that such portion of the Property (the "Early Transfer Property") is encumbered by a
first mortgage on the Property that was funded by a lender not affiliated with Buyer to provide
acquisition. development and construction financing for the Property. Buyer shall not make an
Early Transfer of a portion of the Property to any patty except in accordance with the terms
hereof. At least 30 days prior to the contemplated date of an Early Transfer, Buyer shall give
written notice to Seller ("Buyer's Early Transfer Notice") of the proposed Early Transfer and
• deliver to Seller any information reasonably requested by Seller with respect to the terms of the
proposed Early Transfer and the proposed transferee. Prior to the closing Of any Early Transfer.
Buyer shall record in the real property records for the Early Transfer Property in Larimer County,
Colorado a covenant in form reasonably acceptable to Seller providing for the payment of the
Additional Purchase Price to Seller in accordance with this Section 15 upon the occurrence of a
Retail Closing with respect to all or any portion of the Early Transfer Property.
16. Ancillary Covepants.
(a)5pecial Taxing Pistrict Disclosuce. NOTICE: In accordance with the
provisions ofC.R.S. 98-35.7-101(1), Seller provides the following disclosure to Buyer:
SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL OBLIGATION
INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL TAX
LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY
OWNERS IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK FOR INCREASED MILL
LEVIES AND TAX TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING OF SUCH DEBT WHERE
CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT
TO DISCHARGE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL
LEVIES. BUYERS SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS IN
WHICH THE PROPERTY LOCATED BY CONTACTING THE couNTY TREASURER,
BY REVIEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF TAXES DUE FOR THE PROPERTY, AND
BY OBTAINING FURTHER INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, OR THE COUNTY
ASSESSOR.
(b)Water Disclosure. In accordance with the provisions Of C.R.S.
98-35.7-104, Seller provides the following disclosure to Buyer:
THE SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER FOR THIS REAL ESTATE IS A WATER
PROVIDER, WHICH CAN BE CONTACTED AS FOLLOWS:
NAME: City of Fort Collins
ADDRESS: Utilities Customer
Service 222 Laporte
Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
WEBSITE;
TELEPHONE:
https://wrm.fcgov.com
970-212-2900
SOME WATER PROVIDERS RELY, TO VARYING DEGREES, ON NON RENEWABLE
GROUND WATER. YOU MAY WISH TO CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER TO DETERMINE THE
LONG-TERM SUFFICIENCY OF PROVIDER'S WATER SUPPLIES.
(c)Disclosure o? OR and asActivity. The following disclosure is included in
accordance with C.R.S. 38-35.7-108:
THE SURFACE ESTATE OF THE PROPERTY MAY BE OWNED SEPARATELY FROM THE
UNDERLYING MINERAL ESTATE, AND TRANSFER OF THE SURFACE ESTATE MAY NOT
INCLUDE TRANSFER OF THE MINERAL ESTATE. THIRD PARTIES MAY OWN OR LEASE
INTERESTS IN 01L, GAS, OR OTHER MINERALS UNDER THE SURFACE, AND THEY MAY
ENTER AND USE THE SURFACE ESTATE TO ACCESS THE MINERAL ESTATE. THE USE OF THE
SURFACE ESTATE TO ACCESS THE MINERAIS MAY BE GOVERNED BY A SURFACE USE
AGREEMENT, A MEMORANDUM OR OTHER NOTICE OF WHICH MAY BE RECORDED WITH
THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER.
THE OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY THAT MAY OCCUR ON OR ADJACENT TO THIS PROPERTY MAY
INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SURVEYING, DRILLING, WELL COMPLETION
OPERATIONS, STORAGE, OIL AND GAS, OR PRODUCTION FACIUTIES, PRODUCING WELLS,
REWORKING OF CURRENT WELLS, AND GAS GATHERING AND PROCESSING FACILITIES.
THE BUYER IS ENCOURAGED TO SEEK ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGARDING OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY ON OR ADJACENT TO THIS PROPERTY, INCLUDING
DRILLING PERMIT APPLICATIONS. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE AVAILABLE FROM THE
COLORADO OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION.
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(d) Interstate Lamed Sales Full Disclo1uLe Act and Colorado Subdivision
Developers Act Exemotions. It is acknowledged and agreed , by the Parties that the sale of the
Property will be exempt from the provisions of the Federal Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act
under the exemption applicable to sale or lease of property to any person who acquires such
property for the purpose of engaging in the business of constructing residential, commercial or
industrial buildings or for the purpose of resale of such property to persons engaged in such
business. Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller that it is acquiring the Property for such
purposes. It is further acknowledged by the Parties that the sale of the Property will be exempt
under the provisions of the Colorado Subdivision Developers Act under the exemption applicable
to transfers between developers. Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that Buyer is acquiring
the Property for the purpose of participating as the owner of the Property in the development,
promotion and/or sale of the Property and ponlons thereof.
17. Confidenti_olitx,
(a)Confidential Information. Each Party shall, and shall cause its employees,
agents and representatives ("Representatives") to, keep confidential and refrain
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from using, except in connection with this Agreement. all "Confidential Information" of the other
Party. For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means, with respect to a Party
("Disclosing Party) any and all such information of a confidential or proprietary nature famished
(whether in written or oral form, electronically stored or otherwise) to the other Party (the
"Recipient") or the Recipient's Representatives, whether before, on or after the date hereof,
including without limitation, any analyses, notes, data, compilations, summaries, forecasts, studies
or other documents and materials prepared in connection with their review of, or interest in,
entering into this Agreement, or their performance of any Of the services or obligations
contemplated hereunder, that is identified as confidential at the time of disclosure, or the Recipient
knows it is intended to remain confidential, due to its nature or the circumstance under which it is
disclosed. The term "Confidential Information" will not however, include information of a
Disclosing Party that (i) was or becomes publicly available other than as a result of a disclosure
directly or indirectly by or on behalf of the Recipient or its Representative; (ii) was or becomes
available to the Recipient on a non -confidential basis; (iii) was rightfully in the possession of the
Recipient prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party; or (iv) was developed independently without
access to the Confidential Information.
(b)In- , lele ura. Each recipient will only disclose the Confidential
Information Of the Other Party to those Representatives of such recipient who have a need to
know such information in connection with the execution and performance of the Parties'
respective rights and obligations under this Agreement. Anyone to whom any Confidential
Information is disclosed shall be (a) advised of the existence of this Section 17 of this Agreement
and of such recipient's obligations hereunder, and shall agree to be bound by the terms hereof to
the same extent as if they were parties hereto, or (b) bound under a written agreement (including
a pre-existing written agreement) or other legal, contractual or fiduciary obligation to protect the
Confidential Information from unauthorized use and disclosure. In any event, each Patty shall, at
its sole expense, take all commercially reasonable measures to restrain its Representatives from
prohibited or unauthorized disclosure, distribution or use of the Confidential Information.
(e)1 P 911y Rea »red Di4closure. The Seller's obligations under this Section
17 are to the extent permitted by the Colorado Open Records Act ("CORA"). In the event a
Recipient or any of its Representatives is required by law, regulation or court order to disclose
any of the corresponding Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, such Recipient shall
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promptly notify the Disclosing Party in writing prior to any party making any such disclosure so
that thc Disclosing Party, at its sole expense, might seek a protective order or other appropriate
remedy from the proper authority. Each Recipient agrees to cooperate with the corresponding
Disclosing Party in seeking any such order or other remedy. Each Recipient further agrees that if
the corresponding Disclosing Party is not successful in precluding the requesting legal body or
authority from requiring the disclosure of any Confidential Information. such Recipient or its
Representatives will furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information that it is legally
required to be disclosed and will exercise its reasonable best efforts to obtain reliable assurances
that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information in such proceeding.
(d)Colorado Open Records Act. It is acknowledged that the Seller is subject
to the requirements of CORA and Buyer shall assist and cooperate with the Seller (on request and
at each Parry's own expense) to enable the Seller to comply with the information disclosure
requirements imposed by CORA. Where a Party receives a request for Confidential Information it
shall notify the other Party in writing within three (3) business days Of receipt of such request for
information.
(i)The Parties agree and acknowledge that Seller shall be responsible
for determining in its absolute and sole discretion whether the Confidential Information held by
it is exempt from disclosure under CORA or is to be disclosed in response to a request for
information.
(ii)lf Seller determines it is obligated to disclose information in
response to such request for information, it shall notify Buyer of that decision as soon as
reasonably possible, and in any event, at least two (2) business days before disclosure and give
due consideration to any objections, without prejudice to the Seller's rights,
(iii)Notwithstanding other notification provisions in this Agreement,
the notifications required by this Section may be made by any method reasonably calculated to
ensure receipt, including electronic mail.
(e)press Release. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary,
Seller and Buyer shall reasonably cooperate to draft and issue a mutually agreeable press release
announcing the proposed sale of the Property following the execution of this Agreement. Seller
agrees to coordinate with and afford Buyer the opportunity to participate in the press release.
18. Gengml
(a)Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the final and entire
Agreement between the Parties and they shall not be bound by any terms, covenants, conditions,
representations or warranties not expressly contained herein. This Agreement may not be
amended except by written instrument executed by both Parties.
(b)Par*i, invalidity. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never
been contained herein.
(c)Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and the
performance of the terms and conditions hereof.
(d)Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and
assigns. Buyer shall not have the right to assign the Agreement without Seller's prior written
consent, which consent may be given or withheld in Seller's reasonable discretion; provided that
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Buyer shall in no event be released from any of its obligations or liabilities hereunder as 'a result
of any such approved assignment. Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Buyer is
permitted to assign this Agreement, in whole or in part, without Seller's consent to an Affiliate of
Buyer, provided that, (i) assignee assumes Buyer's obligations under
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this Agreement pursuant to a written agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to
Seller; (ii) Seller receives a copy of such assignment and assumption agreement on or before three
(3) business days prior to Closing and reaffirms all of the representations and warranties Of Buyer
herein and (iii) Buyer shall remain liable for, and shall not be released from the performance of,
Buyer's obligations under this Agreement after such assignment. Whenever reference is made in
this Agreement to Seller or Buyer, such reference shall include the successors and assigns Of such
party under this Agreement. For purposes Of this Section, "Affiliate" shall mean an entity that
directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries' controls, or is controlled by, or is under
the common control with, the Buyer.
(evem )Qpmental Immunity, No term or condition Of this Agreement shall
be construed or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, of any Of the immunities, rights,
benefits, protections, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S.
24-10-101, et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 1346(b) and 2671 , et seq., as
applicable now or hereafter amended.
(D Choice or Law. Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant
thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement. Any
provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and
regulations shall be null and void. Any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports
to negate this Section 18(#) in whole or in part shall not be valid or enforceable or available in any
action at law. whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and
void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this Agreement, to the
extent capable of execution.
(g)Binding Arbitration Prohibited. The State of Colorado does not agree to
binding arbitration by any extra judicial body or person. Any provision to the contrary in this
Agreement or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void.
(h)Ernolovee ,inancjaj Jtj emt. C.R.S. 24-18-201 and 24-50507. The
signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial
interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement.
(i)No Vioiation9f Low. The signatories aver that they are familiar with
C.R.S. 18-8-301, et seq. (Bribery and Corrupt Influences) and C.R.S. 18-8- 01, et seq. (Abuse of
Public Office) and that no violation of such provisions is present in this Agreement.
G) Use of "Colorado State Unijersj1y", "CSU" or "Hughes Stadium".
Buyer may only state 'that the Property is located at the former Hughes Stadium site for the
purpose of providing information as to the general location of the Property in advertisements
concerning the Property or to refer to the Property as the "Hughes Subdivision". Except as
hereinabove permitted, Buyer agrees that it shall not use or allow the use of the name "Colorado
State University','CSV' or "Hughes Stadium" in any manner to name, designate, advertise, sell or
develop the Property or in any manner or connection with the operations or businesses located or
to be located on the Property. The restriction in this Section 18(j) shall survive Closing.
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(k)Counter__ This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
(1)litild1• The headings of the Sections, subsections, paragraphs and
subparagraphs hereof are provided for convenience of reference only, and shall not b. considered
in construing their contents.
(m)Each writing or plat or plan referred to herein as being attached hereto as
an exhibit or otherwise designated herein as an exhibit is incorporated herein by reference and
made a part hereof. The following exhibits are attached hereto:
Exhibit A Legal Description of Property
Exhibit Escrow Agent's Standard Escrow
B Provisions
Exhibit Form Deed
C
Exhibit Closing Documents
D
Exhibit Permitted Exceptions
E
Exhibit Additional Obligations of Seller
F
Exhibit Notice Addresses
G
Exhibit H Additional Purchase Price Schedule
(n)Tirne Periods. Any and all references in this Agreement to time periods
which are specified by reference to a certain number of days refer to calendar days, unless
"business days" is otherwise expressly provided. Therefore, if (a) the last date by which Closing is
permitted to occur hereunder, or (b) any date by which a Party is required to provide the other
Party with notice hereunder, occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday or a banking holiday in the
jurisdiction where the Property is located, then and in any of such events, such applicable dates
shall be deemed to occur, for all purposes of this Agreement, on that calendarday which is the
next, succeeding day, which is not a Saturday, Sunday or banking holiday.
(o)J4o Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed in any way to
create between the Parties any relationship of partnership, joint venture or association, and the
Parties disclaim the existence thereof.
(p)Escrow Provisions. The Escrow Agent's actions and the Parties'
obligations in regard to any escrow shall be governed by Escrow Agent's standard escrow
provisions attached as Exhibit B to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Agreement.
(q)Waivers. No Party shall be deemed to have waived the exercise of any
right which it holds hereunder unless such waiver is made expressly and in writing (and no delay
or omission by any Party hereto in exercising any such right shall be deemed a waiver of its
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future exercise). No such waiver made as to any instance involving the exercise of any such right
shall be deemed a waiver as to any other such instance, or any other such right.
(r)WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, SELLER AND BUYER EACH HEREBY WAIVES RIGHT TO
TRIAL BY JURY In ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS
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AGREEMENT AND THE RESPECTIVE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE
PARTIES HERETO.
(s)Facsimile and PDF Copies. Facsimile copies or PDF copies sent by email
of the Agreement and any amendments hereto and any signatures thereon shall be considered for
all purposes as originals.
(t)Memorandum 0! Agreement. Upon delivery of the Suitability
Notice by Buyer, Seller shall be obligated to record a Memorandum Of Purchase and Sale
Agreement (the "Memorandum") in the real property records of Larimer County, Colorado,
evidencing: (i) Buyer's interest in the Property, and (ii) Buyer's and/or its successor's obligation to
pay the Additional Purchase Price to Seller pursuant to Section 15 above, in a form to be negotiated
and reasonably and mutually acceptable to the Parties prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period;
provided that, prior tovecording the Memorandum, Buyer will deliver a duly executed Release of
the Memorandum to the Title Company to be held in escrow, and recorded by the Title Company in
the event Of termination of this Agreement or default by Buyer under this Agreement. After
Closing. Seller shall be obligated to release the Memorandum Of record by delivery of a quit claim
deed or other evidence of termination satisfactory to the title company for any Lot subject to a
Retail Closing immediately upon payment by Buyer to Seller of the Additional Purchase Price
applicable to such Lot pursuant to Section 5 above.
[Signatures on following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed under seal this Purchase and Sale
Agreement as of the Effective Date.
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SELLER:
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
By:l,
Nara;:
Title:
Division of University Operations
318 Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-600
LEGAL REVIEW:
Office of the General Counsel
Colorado State University System
01 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0006
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BUYER:
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, a Colorado limited
liabiloty pmpany
Name: ne:
Title: Vice President
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The undersigned joins in the execution of the foregoing Agreement for the sole
purpose of agreeing to hold and ap ply.the Deposit subject to and in accordance with the
terms of the foregoing Agreement.
ESCROW AGENT:
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY
By:
Nam
e:
Title:
Date:
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT
Lgggl Description of the Property
Beginning at the East quarter comer (E 1/4) of Section 20, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the
Sixth Principal Meridian; thence South 00014' West, 1390.9 feet; thence South 87059' West, 1473.5
feet; thence South 78025' West, 1214.3 feet; thence North 00 028' East, 245 1.0 feet; thence North
57°44' East 66.1 feet, thence on a regular curve to the left with a radius of 336.48 feet, 149.4 feet;
thence North 32017' East, 0.2 feet, thence on a regular curve to the left with a radius of 240.99 feet,
133.2 feet; thence North 00027' East, 111.2 feet; thence on a regular curve to the right with a radius
Of 236.48 feet, 99.5 feet; thence North 86023' East, 2437.4 feet; thence South 00014' West, 1391.7
feet to the Point of Beginning, subject to existing public road rightof-way running through the
Southeast corner.
EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Fort Collins in Deed recorded November 19, i 998 at
Reception No. 98101735, described as follows: Considering the East line of the Southeast Quarter of
said Section 20 as bearing S000 14' 18" W from a aluminum cap in monument box at the East
Quarter comer of said Section 20 to a aluminum cap in a monument box at the Southeast corner of
said Section 20 and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto; Commencing at the East
Quarter comer of said Section 20; thence along said East line, S 00014' 1 8" E, I, 153.43 feet to the
Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said East line, S 00014' 18" W, 237.64 feet to a point on
the South line of the North half of said Southeast Quarter; thence along said South line, S 88000'04"
W, 1,473.03 feet; thence N 78053'33" E, 1,501.23 feet to the Point of Beginning, County of Larimer,
State of Colorado.
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A -I
A . EEMENT QF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT
F,.scrgw Provision4
l.Buyer and Seller, jointly and severally, hereby agree to indemnify the Escrow Agent and
hold it harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, actions, suits or proceedings at law or in
equity, or any other expense, fees or charges of any character or nature, which it may incur or with
which it may be threatened by reason Of its acting as Escrow Agent under this Agreement,
including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and the cost of defending any actions, suit or
proceeding or resisting any claim.
2. In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to the disposition of the Deposit or
any other escrow monies held by the Escrow Agent or actions taken by or contemplated by
the Escrow Agent, Buyer and Seller agree to settlement of such dispute by the methods
more specifically contained in the Agreement of Sale. Immediately upon receipt of written
notification to the Escrow Agent of an escrow funds dispute which cannot be resolved
bctween the Parties, including any contract default having occurred due to failure to close,
Escrow Agent agrees to notify the Parties that unless the Parties mutually select an
arbitrator within five (5) business days of notification, Escrow Agent will submit the matter
to AAA to settle the dispute as quickly as possible. The decision and awarding of any funds
by the Arbitrator shall be final and binding upon the Parties hereto. Within three (3)
business days after the Arbitrator has resolved the dispute and rendered written directions,
the Escrow Agent shall turn over any escrow monies together with any interest earned
thereon to the appropriate party due all or part Of the funds set forth in the written
directions.
Alternatively, in the event of any controversy involving the Deposit or any other
escrow funds, the Escrow Holder may, upon agreement by Buyer and Seller, charge one-half of its
fees and costs to Seller and one-half of its fees and costs to Buyer, and then place all or portions of
the Deposit or any other escrow funds in the registry of any court of competent jurisdiction, and
upon payment of such funds in to the court registry, Escrow Holder shall be released from all further
liability in connection with the funds delivered.
3. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound by any other agreement whether or not it has
knowledge of the existence thereof or of its terms and conditions, and is required only to
hold the Deposit as herein set forth and to make payment or other disposition thereof as
hereinbefore stated.
4. Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any mistakes of fact, or errors of judgment, or
for any acts or omission of any kind unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross
negligence of Escrow Agent.
5. Escrow Agent may resign upon ten (10) days written notice to the Parties to their
addresses set forth herein. If a successor escrow agent is not appointed within a fourteen
(14) day period following such resignation, the Escrow Agent may petition a court of
competent jurisdiction to name a successor. The costs of such action shall be paid by Seller
and Buyer on an equal basis, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section l hereof.
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AORE TENT OF _SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT C
F9rm Deed
UPON RECORDING RETURN TO:
Rebecca W. Dow, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
P.O. Box 8749
Denver, CO 80201
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED. dated _ _. . 20 . between THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY ("Grantor"), whose address is c/o Colorado State University Research Foundation,
2537 Research Blvd, suite 200, Ft. Collins, CO 80525; and LENNAR COLORADO, LLC. a Colorado limited
liability company ("Grantee"), whose address is 9193 S. Jamaica Street, 4th FL, Englewood. CO 80112.
WITNESS, that Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum OfDollars
( ), the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
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acknowledged, does hereby GRANT, SELL and CONVEY unto Grantee all of the real property
described on Exhilzit A. attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, located in the
County of Larimer, State Of Colorado, together with improvements and appurtenances, belonging or
in any way appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues,
and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest. claim, and demand whatsoever of the
Grantor, either in law or equity, Of, in, and to the above real property (the "Property").
Grantor does hereby covenant and agree that it shall WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND
the title to the Property for the benefit of Grantee against all persons claiming by, through or under
Grantor, subject to the matters described on Ebbjbil A attached hereto, and incorporated herein by
this reference.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this deed to be effective on the date set
forth above.
GRANTOR:
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STATE OF COLORADO
) SS.
COUNTY OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
By.
Name:
c-2
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
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20—,byas
Colorado
and through Colorado State Uni versify.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission Expires:
1 SEALI
the Board of Governors of the
State University System, acting by
c-3
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Notary Public
Exhibit A
to
Special Warranty Deed Legal Description of Property
(To be inserted prior to Closing]
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Exhibit B to
Special Warranty Deed
Permitted Exceptions
i.TAXES FOR THE YEAR 20 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
[TO be inserted prior to Closing]
c-5
AGREEMENT OF SAL
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT p
Closing Poguments to be Delivered to Boyer
(a) If required by Title Company, a certified copy of the resolution Of Seller's Board of
Directors authorizing and approving this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein and the execution of the Agreement and the Closing documents;
0))
A special warranty deed in form attached as ExIAbN: C, which conveys fee simple
title to the Property;
(c) An assignment, without warranty, of Seller's rights, title and interest, if any, in all
permits, plans, licenses, approvals, certificates, entitlements, development
agreements and related items included within the Documents and, in each case, to
the extent assignable;
(c) A Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ("FIRVTA") certification in conformance
with the requirements of FIRYfA;
(e) All consents which may be required from any third person or entity in connection
with the sale of the Property;
(0 The Seller's Affidavit in the form required by the Title Company and reasonably
acceptable to the Seller; and
CO
Such other documents or instruments as may be required by other provisions of this
Agreement or reasonably required by Buyer to effectuate Closing.
All of the documents and instruments to be delivered by Seller pursuant to this Exhibit shall
be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to counsel for Buyer.
Closing Documents to be Delivered to Seller
(a) The Purchase Price;
(b) If required by Title Company, satisfactory evidence that the person or persons
executing the Closing documents On behalf of Buyer have full right, .power and
authority to do so;
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(c)
the Real Property Transfer Declaration required by applicable Colorado law;
(d) All consents which may be required from any third person or entity in connection
with the purchase of the Property;
(c) The Buyer's Affidavit in the form required by the Title Company and as
reasonably acceptable to Buyer;
(f) Such other documents or instruments as may be required by other provisions of this
Agreement or reasonably required by Seller to effectuate Closing.
All of the documents and instruments to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to this Exhibit shall
be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to counsel for Seller.
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by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT E
Perm itted_Extlons
[to be inserted during Feasibility Period]
I .TAXES FOR THE YEAR 20_ AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
Buyer's Initials
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Date Agreed:
Seller's Initials . AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller
arid
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
'EXHIBIT F
Additional Obligations of Seller
(Insert, if any during the Feasibility Period.]
AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT G
Notige$
Any notice to be given to any Party hereto in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be deemed received (a) on the date delivered if hand delivered by receipted hand
delivery or by electronic transmission, and (b) two (2) days after postmark if sent postage prepaid
by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notices to the Parties shall be sent to their
addresses set forth below. Either Party, by written notice to the other, may change its address to
which notices are to be sent. The Parties shall copy Escrow Agent on all notices sent hereunder,
but failure to notify Escrow Agent shall not be deemed a failure of notice to a Party to whom
notice has been given. Any default notice under this Agreement sent by electronic transmission
must be followed by the delivery of a hard copy.
yuver's Address:
With copy to:
Lennar Colorado, LLC
9193 S. Jamaica Street, 4th FI.
Englewood, CO 801 12
Attn: Daniel J. Nickless, Land President
Telephone: 303-486-5063
Email: daniel.nickless c@lennar.com
Rebecca W. Dow, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
555 17th Street, suite 3200
Denver, Colorado 80202
Telephone: 303-295-8413
Email: rdow@hollandhart.com
Escrow Agent's Address: Fidelity National Title Company
3500 John F. Kennedy Pkwy., Ste. 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Attention-. Julie Norris
Telephone: (970) 212-7750
Email: jnorris@fnLgom
Seller's Address: Colorado State University c/o Colorado State Uni versity
Research Foundation 2537 Research Blvd., Suite
200
Fort Collins, CO 80526
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With a CODV
Telephone: Email:
Marc C. Diamant, Esq.
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
410 17th st., 22nd Floor
Denver, CO 80202-4437
Telephone: 303-223-1 132
Email: mdiamant@bhfs.com
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AGREFNENTSIF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL PURCHASE PRICE
Lot No. Address:
Plan No. Closing Date:
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF TI{E COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller
and
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Estimate Fiscal Year 201849
Institution NUM Colorado state L
Veit (ce): Mein i s-Mott and Gee d
Institatiaa Code: + 8
Costae! deformation: Amin Theisen
Tuition rate information previously provided in Formats 3SR and 35NR can be found in the DHt? Tuition end Fee Survey
Submitted: October 08, 2018
Gareatt/eg Board Stsetmenry
NAME: Colorado Stato Unrvetsi y
lit Functional Espenditute
No Sunanary
Ln
No
1 Instruction FmL 1100 Ln 25 1
2 Research (Senn Supported) Fan. 1200 in 25 2
3 Public Scrimp Fmt.1300 Ln 25 3
4 Madame Support Fntt. 1400 Ln 25 4
5 Student Services Fmt.1500 Ln 25 5
6 Institutional Support Fart.1600 Ln 25 6
7 Operattea & Maintenance of Plant Fan.1700 Ln 25 7
8 Scholarships 8 Feliowahips Fast. 1800 Ln 25 8
9 Hospitals Fmt. 1900 Ln 25 9
10 Transfers Fmt. 2000 Ln 20 10
11 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL EXPENDITURES t 1
12 SOURCE OF FLUIDS (Fund Number) 12
13 State Appropriation Fmt. 600 Ln 25 13
14 FFS Contends Fitt. 700 Ln 1 14
15 ` Undergraduate RaidartTaitioa'Stipend' 15
16 Unda/Induste Resident Tuition 'Student Sharer 16
17 Subtotal Undergradaata Tuition 17
la Graduate Resident Tuition 18
t9 Non -Resident Tutuon 19
20 Total Tobin* 20
21 Appropriated ER0 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 Non Appropriated Ea 0 (Other than Tuition) Function Code 11XX 25
26 26
27 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE 27
Format 10
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2017-18 2018-19
FTE Actual FTE Estimate
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Scholarthig ailawatteeloforasat►or cent bn t3vnd ott)itclnstfhitioo'saudited financial sluts or in rho states accounting syrstera(CORE). T1*e amoral institutional fends dcvated to.studesit financial 'aid'a o
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INSTITUTION SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado State University
Format 20
Ore Date: October 04. 2016
In Functional Expenditure (11 2017.13 2018-19
No Summary No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
I Instruction Fmt. 1100 Lo 25 1 1,930.10 220,953.3114 1,979.73 220,943,485
2 Research (State Supported) Fmt. 1200 Ln 25 2 204.90 .16,093 716 120.11 24,904,798
3 Public Service Frm. 1300 Ln 25 3 8.50 1,169,912 2.19 295.391
4 Academic Support Fan 1400 Lt 25 4 402.50 61,698.467 554.60 71,625,929
5 Student Services Foil. 1500 Les 25 5 21800 34,944.904 259 94 35 475.894
6 Institutional Support Fart. 1600 Ln 25 n 209 40 34,283,565 220.76 33,943,125
7 Operation & Maintenance of Pima Frm. 1700 Ln 25 7 448.97 47,944,116 495.65 48,133,692
8 Scholarahtps & Fcllowahtps Fait. 18001.n 25 8 72.102,535 - 68,542,537
9 Hospitals Frm 1900 Ln 25 '1
10 Thunders Frio. 2000 Lo 20 10 41,852.110 17,556,251
It TOTAI. EDUCATION & GINERAI. EXl'E.NIl1T(JRE , It 3,472.37 551,042,759 3,633.03 521,471,102
12 SOURCE OF FUNDS (Fund Number)
13 Slate Appropriation
14 P1.0 Contracts
15 Undergraduate Revdrnt Tumm'S6pcnd'
16 tlnderµraduate Resident Tuition 'Student Share'
17 Sub(otal Undergraduate Resident Turtimo
18 Graduate Resident Tuition
19 Non -Resilient Tuition
20 Total Tuition
21
22
23
24
25 Non Appropriated E & 1') (O0)cr that Tuition) Fun
26
27 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE
Earl. 4)1 Lo 20
12
Elm. 600 Lo 25 13
E:nt. 070 Ln 1 2 14
15
15
Fait. 100 17
Fan 100 IR
Fat. 100 19
Fart. 100 2.0
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
23,997,098
16,08406 :;;' �;:, 37354—�189
179,614,724
216,763,913
19,366,639
202, 20,517
438,356,069
32,939,736
16,263.97
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221,036,955
424,590,519
83.629,592
61,890,847
551,0.42,759
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STUDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF DATA
NAME: Colorado Suite University Dee Date: October 96.28i8
U' Les 2017.18 2018-19
No No Actual Eattmrte
1 STUDENT FTE DATA 1
2A COF Resident Undergraduate FTE ZA 16,084 06
2B Non•COF Resident Undergraduate FTE 2B 230.93
2C Total Resident Undergraduate FTE 2C 16,314 99
3 Resident Grab -we ETE 3 1,568.83
4 Total Resident FTE 4 17,883,87
5 5
6 Nonresident Undergraduate ETE 6 6,258.24
7 Nonresident Graduate FTE 7 1205 97
8 Total Nonresident FTE 8 7.464 21
9 0
ID Total FTC Undesg oduae 10 22.573.23
11 Total FTE Graduate 11 2,774.35
12 Total FTE Studen& 12 25,348 08
13 13
15 CCGT PER STUDENT 15
16 Total MG Cost Per FTE Student 16 19,406.73
17 COE Stipend Per Undergraduate Resident 1T1: 17 q0.3
18 18
19 iNSTRUCIIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY DATA (SOURCE FAME 40 OR EMT 1100 and 1 19
20 Faculty FTE Torsi 20
21 FIE Full -urns Faculty 21
22 FTE Part-time Faculty 22
23 21
24 AVG COMPENSATION INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY 24
25 All Faculty Cmtttined
26 Fuil•ume Avmage Compatmnon
27 Part -tune Average Compensation
28
29 Total Fatality and Staff FTE (Fonnat 201
25
26
27
28
29
1,560. 70
1.17330
387.40
102,46E
120,754
47,085
3,472.37
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16,263.97
230.93
16.494 90
1,561.55
18,056.45
6,303.62
1,199.24
7,502.36
22,798.52
2,760 79
25,559 31
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SUMMARY
SAME: Ca Univvxiry
the 0m, Octelu 00. Z014
COURSE LEVEL
2017-18
Actual
FTE FTE S/F
STUDENTS FACULTY RATIO
Yovnwnal`__ _
L v t Level ... - 22.62
Upper L:vti _. 1332
Total Undergradwnc 22,578.30 1,314,70 17.17
G:adunc l _ AI 6.15
Oroduau. 11 _ --IliesiiiiiMitifigairtia 5.61
Total Graduate 2,533.80 420.50 6.03
Grand Total 25,112.10 1,735.20 14.47
NQ E lmtittuiwn aro toqunod to maintain deluled .nf,wmMion on the above data by ClAtuficalion of iaetructio,,I Program 1CIP) arta
Detailed data available upon tequcv
I.nlltation No.:
NAME: Colorado State Untversity
Ln
No
TOTAL TUITION REVENUE and STUDENT FTE
Ln 2017.16
Object CORE Revenue Souice Code (RSC): No
FTE
Actual
1 SUMMER 1
Reetdent Graduate (440t) 2
3 Undergraduate (4602) 3
•t Nonresident Cnadumc (4901) 4
5 Undergraduate (4902) 5
6 Subtotal Suruscr 6
7 FALL 7
8 Resident Gtadume(4801) 8
9 Undergradmne(4802) 9
10 Nonresident ioJume(490)) 10
11 Undergraduate (4902) 11
12 Subtotal Fa11 12
13 WINTER 13
14 Resident Graduate (4801) 14
15 Undagrnduatc (4802) 15
16 Nonresident Gr.dume(4901) t6
17 Undergraduate (4902) 17
18 Subtotal Winter 18
19 SPRING 19
20 Resident Crradotre (4801) 20
21 Undergraduate (46022) 21
22 Nonresident Graduate (4901) 22
23 Undo raduate (4902) 23
24 Subtotal Spring y4
25 SUBTOTAL 25
26 R,csident Cnadume(4801) 26
27 Undergraduate (41102) 27
28 Nonresident Graduate (4901) 28
29 IIndergraduale (4902) 29
10 30
31 SUBTOTAL RESIDENT 31
32 SUBTOTAL NONRESIDENT 32
33 SUBTOTALGRADUATE 33
34 SUBTOTAL UNDERGRADUATE 34
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12,605.61
212.871.760
1.566.116
16,222 53
1,205 97
6,258 24
17,791 41
7,464.21
2.774 85
2:.480 77
19,366,639
216.768.913
30352,745
171,867,732
236,135.552
202.220.517
49,719,424
366,636,645
Format 100
Doe Door: (MMer W, 2018
35 TOTAL 7SJ1TION REVENUE
(E&G CORE Function Code 1100)
36
Toad Tuition Includes Stipend Reimburseanent
Tuition rma infom,ation prwtonsly porided in Formers 3SP, mad 3 5NR can be [aural in the DUE Tuition mad Foe Survey
35
25,255 62
4311356.069
Institution Na: FOr.0111 410
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NAME: Colorado sure Univerany
In
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Ln
No
2017.18
Actual
2018-19
Estimate
1 Appropriated Academic Fees( RSC 5002)'
2 2
3 Amendment 50 Moneys (Transfer Code 900T)' 3
4 Tobacco Settlement Moneys 4
5 DOIA Lora) Gov Mineral Impact Fund 5
6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 11
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 Tam, OTHER APPROPRIATED ER G REVENUES 20
Report in Format 411
Report in Format 411
Reporttn Fern,. All T.
'Tuition revenue is reported on Formor 100
Pursuant to HI31 I-1301, km arc no longer apprapnated beginning in FY 2011-12. This category wall be reported on Fermat 411 beginning in FY 201 t-12.
' Beginning FY 14-15 Antatdcmcnt 50 Moneys were 3gfproprnnted as Informational, so they will now he reported on Furmm 411 These Revenues were reported in a unique revenue cock (EAT!) in COFRS,
however, they rvc now reported as part ortransfcr code 90(ff in CORE. That may be other revatucs also rcpoocd in 900T. Only the Limited Gaming funds should be reported on this line.
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Les
No
NON APPROPRIATED EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUES (Other than Tuition) - lialnerre of Fw,csion Cork Ile&
Forman 411
Due late: October 08,1014
Object
2017-18
Actual
2018-19
Estimate
Non Appropriated Eduratton & General Revenues (f tenure brio.)
1 Acnbemio Fen ( RSC 50001'
Indirect Cosi Recotmn
3 Miscellaneous Revenues
0 Mandatory Registration and Course Foes'
5 Incidental Income - Educational Activities
6 Student Adtvity Pees
7 State Cnenu and Contracts (riot FFS)
8 Other Mandatory Fees
9 Amendment 50 Maocye (Transfer Code 900T1t
10
I
12
13
14
13
16 Rents
17 lineament Income
18 Miscellaneous Non -Operating Income
19
20
21
22
23
24
25 Total Non Appropriated Education & General Revenues
26 E&G Roliforwnrd (TO future year) / FROM prior year
27
28
29
30 TOTAL NON APPROPRIATED E & 0 REVENUES
3
4
3
6
6
10
11
12
13
14
15
10
17
18
10
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
75,937,514
63,890,847
7,752,078
83,689,592
63,890,847
t Tuition revenue is reported on Funnel 100
Pursuant to 13t1 I -t301, feet are no longer appropnued beginning in FY 2011-12 This category will be reported on Funnel 4 t I beginning in FY 2011-12.
i This cell, in each column, is meant to demonstrate whether the E&G revenues for the year are more or less than actual or protected expenses for the year. This difference between revenr= and
expenses should appxasimeue the FAG portion of the insrituttons ovendl 'change in fund balance
'The Course Foes rep o t d on this lone are the fees thin have hisroncally been non-appropnnted They ere ism the same foes reported in lint 1 that are moving from Fmt 410 to 411
assresultofIN 11.1301.
Beginning FY 14-15 Amendanan 50 Moneys v ere approprnated ns Infonmtronal- so they will now be repotted on Format 41 I These Revcouca were reported in a unique revenue ode (EATI) in COFRS,
however, they are now reponed as part of transfer rode 907f in CORE. There mny he other revenues also repnned to 900T Only the Lumited Ginning fronds should be reported on dos tone
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lestltttlbn No.: Format 1100
EDUCATION & GENE1IAL - INSTRUCTION
NAME: Colorado State University Der n.tt: October 04, 1Bta
In
No
Ln 2017-18 2018-19
No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
I Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non Claxufod 1 30151 j00 1107,264,464 3 0, .'lOB;135,395 7
2 Benefits, Pull -erne, FKa,hy Non-Clactfisd 2 30,820,244 29,636.114-
3 Salmica, Bart Time Faculty Non -Classified 3 --- --__ 7
38 .30 16,335,434 361.93.: 15,319,68E
4 Benefits, Part -Tine Facohy. Non -Classified 4 .. 1. 96j03 .... ...-. _ 1.804.A20,,
5 Subtotal, Faculty _ 1,536.30 156,216 185 1,575.43 �154,895.517
ra Salaries, Otter, Non -Classified 6 - - __2'71.D0 • - _.. _18,225,L46 24741 15,982,375
7 Benefits, Other, Non•Claaatfied 7 _ __ 4,926 9.1�a 4,970,01 a
8 Subtotal Nos-Clmv(cd Stall 8 1,807,30 179,3611445 1,822314 175,847,910
9 9
10 Cornpena i n,Support Assistants 10 59.60•:. _.-2,163,534 - _ . __. 23,83-7 .... 1 101179. j
II Salaries, Clt¢vftedS1.ff II 137,20, 8,369.815 J13,1 L 6,161.455„
12 Benefits, Classifies! Staff 12 . ,7,730,340. . _ 2,784p2 ,J
13 Subtotal Support Staff 11 172.80 11,263,709 156.94 10,246.643
14 14
15 Total Peroanet 15 1,980.10 190,632,154 1,97978 186,094,553
16 16
17 Dourly Cortnentition 17 2,4 5,144;, . .,.....,1,-''4dk;T?U..
1g 18 _
19 Travel 19 _ " Z;692,677_'
20 Other Correll Expenre 20 :._.: _ _.221696237.
21 21
22 22
23 Capital 23 ._ . ._ 1,493,6?2 .. 2.1.1aViii ,
24 24
672766
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL INSTRUCTION 25 I.980.10 220053384 1,97478 220,943.485
P7F Note: For ocronl years the FTE Staff reported is netual staff filled positions and does nol include vacancies The estimate year responses should assume all positions WE Md
Imlitntioa No.:
EDUCATION tF GENERAL. - RFSF&RCN
NAME Colorado Some University
Format 1240
Doe Out. October GE, SOtl
Is �
No Object
Na
I Salim. Full -Time Faculty Nur,Clitssdiol 1
2 Benefits, Full -tine Faculty Non-Ctass,6od 2
3 Salami, Pan -Time Faculty Nun -Classified 3
4 Benefits, Pen -Time Faculty, Non -Classified 4
5 Subtotal, Faculty 5
6 Salaries, Other, Non -Classified 6
7 Benefits, Other, Non -Classified 7
8 Subtotal Nan -Classified Starr 8
9 9
10 Corttpa oaiion, Support Assistants 10
I I Salaries, Classified Stall I I
12 Benefits, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Support Staff 13
14
14
15 Total Personnel 15
16 16
17 Hourly Corn/scum&on 17
18 18
19 Travel 19
20 Other Current Expense 20
21 21
22 22
23 Capital
2a
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL RES1ARCH
FIE
2017.18
Actual
2x?Q Wtij ,' gtfr
0.42
Q89,'7,`�
3,705,110
9,665.351
2,757,456
147.70 16,127,917
2440
123.30
FTE
5.55
67.53
93.08
2018-19
Euimne
1,007,662.00
7,597,851
2,142_233
10,747.746 00
57.20 3,349,488 27.03 1,724,312
204.90
14,477,405
liTIEWAr
Z3
24
25
120.11 12,472,058
204.90 36,093,716 120.11 24,904,798
FTE Note. For actual years the FTE Staff reported is actual atafT filled positrons and does not unchrle sneanctn. The minute year responses Mould assume all positions we filled.
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Im1tetlen No.:
NAME: Colorado SUM University
La Ln 2017-I8 2018.19
EDUCATION & GENERAL- PURLUC SERVICE
Format 1300
Ow Dace: October 00,201E
No Ohjcc,t
No
PTE. Actual FTC• Estimate
DO uoT DELETE ROWS 1 5
2 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 2
3 DO NOT DELETE ROWS I.5 3
4 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1.5 4
5 DO NOT OCLZ18 ROWS 1-5 5
6 Selma. Nen-Classified Staff6
7 Benefits, Non-ClaauGed Staff 7
8 Subtotal. Non-ClnuifiedSlag. 3
9 9
10 10
11 Salaries, Classified Staff 11
12 13ene6la, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Classified Staff 13
14 It
15 Total Personnel 15
16 16
17 hourly Coupensalion 17
18 i8
19 Travel 19
20 Other CUIT1511 Expense 20
2r 21
22 22
23 Capital 23
24 24
7.10
7.40
494,575 22119 119,937
139.834 , 31�I S0
634,409 2.19 151,087
1.10. 92.518
,79�4C9
10 131.927
8.50
766,336
2,470
"379,939
2.19
i
ANL
151,087
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL PUBLIC SERVICE 25 8.30 1,169,912
2.19
295,391
FTP. Note. Por actual ytxts the FTP. Staff reported is a0uol staff filled positions and does not include vacancies The estimate yew rayons., should assume all positions arc filled.
lustRation No.;
NAME Colorado State University
EDUCATION & GF_NERAL • ACADF-3MIC SUPPORT
Format 1400
D. Data Oetrrtr 08, 2018
Ln
No Object
No
2017-18
Actual
1 DO NOT DFLETEROWS 1-5
2 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 2
3 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
4 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
5 . DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1.5
6 &dories, Non -Classified Stall
7 Fknefala. Non -Classified Stedf
11 Saber, Non -Classified SIatI
9
10
11 Salines, Classified Stall
12 Demerol. CI& i,fed Stuff
13 Subtotal Classified Staff
14
I5 Total Personnel
16
17 Flourty Compensation
18
19 Ttavcl
20 Other Current L.-poise
21
22
23 Capnai
24
4
5
6 317.204��?'11Q"Et
7
8 317.20 35,193,600 468.76 45,582,848
10
I1 8539_ 4,476.742 •_-__,__-
12 1,890,159_:
I7 85.30 6.326.521
14
15 402.50 41,520.321
16
17 ..... -_::J 097 %334i
18
20 19
- :a.�.....�'.
21
22
23 ... . �..�.�b.,
24
FTL
2018-19
Entracte
8584 6,413,654
559.60 51.996,502
Wits:031a its
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT 25 40250 61.698,467 554.60 71.625,929
FTP. Nine' For noun' yenta the FTP SlnfT reposed is actual staff filltst po ,tins and does not include vacancies The ecenmlte year responses should a.v*an all positions ive ft11KI
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NAME: Colorado Slate Unlva3ity
Lo
Nn
Fiat ICATTON & GENERAL - I NST1T1 TIONAL SUPPORT
Format 1600
13ae Date: October ea. tot a
Object
LA 2017.13 2018-19
No FTE AcnW FTI Fattmate
1 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
2 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
3 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 3
4 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 4
5 . DO NOT DEI 2IE ROWS 1-5 5
6 Salaries, NonA lauificd Staff 6
7 !lamina, Nat -Classified Staff 7
8 Subtotal. Non -Classified Stall x
9 9
10 10
11 Solaria, Classified Staff 11
12 Renelila Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Clavufled Staff 13
14 14
15 Tout Personnel 15
le 16
17 Fhnriy Compen3atron 17
18 IN
19 Travel 19
20 Other Cuisent Expense 20
21 21
22 22
23 Capital 23
24 24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL- SUPPORT 25
163 00
163 90
1.9.002.043
5,520,524
20.522.522
17353.
:7353
15.790,288
5,104195_
20,895,483
4550 2,050,950 ' 2.6 26,644
1,12?r.92 47.23 . 1.121,115
45.5(i 3330.240 47.2.3 - 3.750,759
209.40 24_307,012
7.1.93:1%21
270.76 24.646,242
20940 34,2$3.565 720.16 33,943,125
FTE Note For actual years the FTE Stall retorted is actual staff fiilcd ixnrbuns and Joel not meiotic snenneies The estimate year re-sponsrr should asvrme n11 poutions are 1i11M.
Institution Na: Fermat 17011
EDUCATION & GENERA]., - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
NAME Colorado Slate Univenrty Due Dan: October Oa, 2018
I,n Ln 2017-18 2013-19
No Object No Actual Fri/ Estimate
'1 DU NOTDEI:EEROWS 1-5'
2 DONOT DELETE ROWS 1.5 2 - 3 DO NOTOELEr6 ROWS 1-5 3
4 DO NOT.DELETE ROWS I.5 4
5 .: DO NOT DELETE ROWS I-5 s
0 Safaris, Non -Classified Stall 0 2850 2.392.600 ��• 3?,QQ. 2,814353
7 Benefits. Non -Classified 518ff 7 i ." ,447 .• +r• 1,,, ,. 96,532 ,
R Subtotal. Non-CluoifiedStaff a 28.50 1.022.0 f. 3300 3,610.1185
9 9
10 10
11 Selrara, Clawficd Staff 11 42G47 - - - - - 13191,014 4*.g..§5 14,592,006
i2 Ileneftts, Classified Staff 12 W 9,771 ._.,5 SRO gin
13 SuMaa1Chat lied Staff 13 420.47 18,810,789 462.65 20,472,845
14 14
15 Total Personnel 15 442.97 21,832,865 495.65 24,083,730
16 16
17 Houtly Compensation 1T 57459. . , .A9,036.
1R 1R
19 Travel 19 41,519
20 Outer Current Expense 20 11,524,831
21 Utilities 21 14,044,672
22 22
23 Capital ;.3 a48.770.. .._ ..,. _ 730,544 ,
24 24
- - 57,450
8,522,069
14,7001663_
25 TOTAL EDUCATION &GENERAL OPEP.ATION & MAINTENANCE OP PLANT 25 44R.97 47,944,116 49565 48,1133,692
FTE Note: For actual yeas the FTE Staff reputed is spun! nail filled positions and dos not include vacancies. The estimate year responses shooid assume all positions are filled
larti1. llon No..
NAME: Colorado State Umvcnity
EDUCATION & GENER41. - SCII(1l.AR.SHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
Formal 1600
itve Due: October. 08.2013
Ln
No Object
Ln
Nn
2017.13
AcULI
I SChulai sl„ps and Fello n/nos
1
4 4
5 5
h
7 7
6 8
9 0
In 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 I
15 15
16 I6
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22
23 23
24 24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION St GENERAL SC1KOLAPSIUPS &FELLOWSHIPS
72i102,283
2018.19
Palinode
25 72.102,533 68.542,537
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EDUCATION & GENERAL - HOSPITALS
Institution Na.:
NAME: Colorado Slate University
TRANSFERS (TO) FROM CURRENT EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
Format 2000
Due Date: October 00, 2OII
Ln
No Object
Ln 2017.18 2018-19
No Actual
Estimate
I Mandatory Transfers 1
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 Subtotal Mandatory Transfers: 10 11,595,094 11,343,349
II
12 Non.twalatory Tutus/kn.
13 rounding
14
15
16
17
18
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19 Subtotal Non -mandatory Transfers 19 30,257 016 6,212.902
20 TOTAL TRANSFERS (TO) FROM FUNDS CURRENT
EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
20 41,852.110 17.556251
Iffidgeag
Sub
aft
RIP
erg
Actuall Fiscal Year 2017-18
Estimate Fiscal Year 2018-19
Institution tome: Colorado Sam U,dnrrsil)
Ua I (Campus): Professional Veterinary Medicine
bunlortion Code: GOB
Context information: Angie Nielsen
Tuition rose information previously provided m Foreruns 35R and 3SNR con be found in the DRE Tuibon end Fee Survey
ratted: October 8, 2018
NAME: Colorado State Umveruty
Goreruing hoard Scary
Formats 10
Our Dust Oesouer se. 20IS
In FunatonN Expenditure l.n 2017-18 2018-19
No Sununey No FTE Actual FTE Etttmate
1 Instruction Fri 1100 Ln 25 1
2 Resesrelt (State Supported) Fmt 1200 Ln 25 2
3 Public Service Fri 1300 Ln 25 3
4 Academic Support Fri 1400 Ln 25 a
5 Studem Servxes Fun. 1500 In 25 5
6 lnsututtomal Support Fmt. 1600 Ln 25 6
7 Operation & Maintenance of Plant Fmt. 1700 Ln 25 7
8 Sdxdarshipa & Fellowahrpn Emu. 1800 Ln 25 8
9 Howdah Fri. 1900 In 25 0
10 Transfers fins. 20001.n 20 10
I 1 TONAL EDUCATION & GENERAL EXPFNJDITURFS
12 SOURCE Of FUNDS (Fund Number) 12
13 Stine Appropnxton Fnc 600 Ln 25 13
14 FFS Contracts Fna. 700 1n 1 14
15 Undawaduate Resident Tutu on'SUpour 15
16 Undergraduate Resident nation 'Student Share' 16
17 Sabsaal Undergraduate Takla* 17
18 Graduate Resident Tuition 18
19 Noo-Rcnden t Tuition 19
20 ToalTuinon 20
21 Appropnated ESC 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 Non Appropneed E & O (Other than Tumors) Function Code 11 XX 25
26 26
27 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUL 27
Scbols it p allowance mfonnsuon an be found on the tt nate:ice s audited financial statements or in the pales accounting system (CORE) The actual institutional funds devoted to student financial aid ire
repotted m Farnpi 1800.
FIE Note For actual years the FT11 Stale reported a actual sartfilkd porroons and does not include vacancies. The estimate year tarmac. should aswnre ell positions art filled.
Institution No.:
INSTITUTION SUMMARY
NAME.: Colorado Suits University
Fermat 20
Doe Lute: Omehu 03, 20Ih
Ln FunaronalExpenditure Ln
No Summary T10
FTC
2017-18
Actual
FIT
2018-16
Estimate
1 Instruction Fiat. 11001.n25 1 37800 47,723,911 372.61 53.472,625
2 Research (Suite Suppotttd) Pau. 1200 Ln 25 2 12.00 2.324 67.6 5.77 959.499
3 Public Service Fmt. 1300 Ln 25 3 69 00 10,876,193 73.40 12.,790,065
4 Acdemic Support Fmt. 1400 Ln 25 4 RB.0A 12,744570 88.99 20.542.265
Student Service/ Fmt. 1500 In 25 5 220611 - 305.094
6 Institutional Snppon Fnu. 1600 Ln 25 6 3.10 2311,281 4.00 2,824,346
7 Operation& Maintenance of Plant Fnnt. 1700Ln25 7 1320 3,043,718 1400 3,196,193
8 Scholarships & Fellowships Ito. 1800 Ln 25 8 - - -
9 l(ospitoLs Fret, 1900 Ln 25 0 -
10 Transfers Fmt. 2000 Ln 20 10 (2,675,816) - 5,849,078
11 TOT' AL EDUCATION & GENERAL EXPENDITURES 11 563.90 76,569,096 558 77 99,939,165
12 SOURCE OF FUNDS (Fund Number) 12
13 State Appropriation Fmt. 600 Ln 2S i3
14 FF5 Contracts Fort. 070 Ln 12 14
15 Undergraduate Residua Tuition'Stipend' 15
16 Undergraduate Resident Tuition'Student Shure' 16
17 Subtotal Uodergrsdeate Resident Tuition Frt. 100 17
18 Graduate Resident Tuition Fmt 100 18
19 Non -Resident Tuition Fria 100 19
20 Total Tuition Erin. 100 7.0
2i 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25
26 26
27 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE 27
25 Non Appropriated E & G (other than Tuition) Fun
Fmt. 411 Ln 20
9R,09t,439
9,225,294
16,233,257
25,458,551
26.304,831
q0.213 5Fir
26,745,904
27.019,106
46,888,423
76,569,096
subcoW'•"'7 • %tectlygiR9hhIfmau:'t}n *not"ro#iuerfogm..,
{ttMf u 5?'.�.`.•.'91ru"w =�4 A .-V1 �{r.-arf ..
CTE Note: For *dual years the FTE Staffrn ported 13 aural r.efffined positions and does not include • concics. 71r estimate year responses should esmtme all positions we fined.
99,939,165
waisds ay; iol ptol u0 Auo Inq •uottnu
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Institution No.:
Format .Tit
STUDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF DATA
NAME: Colorado State University ne..lktc Od e,6er M., Inca
LA Ln 2017-18 201 R-19
Nn No Actual Estimate
1 STUDENT FEE DATA: 1
2A COF Resident Qndo gradwte FTE 2A
28 Non-COF Resident Undergraduate FTE 2E1
2C Total Re idad Undagraduete FTE 2C
3 Madera Graduate FTC•. 3 541.12 541.12
4 Total Reaidmit FTE 4 541.12 541.12
5
6 Ncmtendent Undergraduate FTE 6 -
7 Nonresiderd Graduate FTE 7 525.21 525.21
33 Total Nonresident FTE 33 525.21 525.21
9 9
10 Total FTI? Undergraduate 10
11 Total FIEOadurae 11 1,066.33 1,066.33
12 Total FTE Students 12 1,066.33 1,066.33
13 13
15 (.. PER STUDENT 15
i 6 Total ERG Cow Per FTE Student 16 71,306.19
17 COF Stipend Pa Undergraduate Residatt FTE 17
IR I8
19 INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY DATA (SOURCE FPI/ 40 OR F TT 1100 end 1' 19
20 Faadty FTE Total 20
21 FTE Full -tune Faculty 21
22 FTE Pan -time Faculty 22
23 23
24 AVO COMPENSATION INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY 24
25 All Faulty Combined
26 Full-time Average Compensation
27 Part-time Average Compensation
2R
29 Total Faculty end S1aR FTE (Format 20)
25
25
7.7
2e
29
146.40
145.70
0 70
132,237
132,552
77,106
563 90
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imtitotioo No.:
SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado State University Doe Date: (fibber O4.2014
Format 40
COURSE LEVE1.
2017.18
Actual
FTE FTE S+T
STUFF. TS FACULTY RATIO
Vocational
Lower Level
Upper Level
Toth] Undergraduate
Graduate I
Graduate 11
Total Cneduate
Grand Total
7 28
7.28
I:064.33 14640 728
1,066.33 14h.40 7 28
NOTE: Institutions are required to maintain detailed information on the above d u.n by Clasaificahon of lnsuucironal Program ICIP) ad
Detailed data available upon request.
6 Subtotal Summer
7 FALL
a Resident
9
10 Nonresident
11
12 Subtotal Pail
13 WINTER
14 Resident
15
16 Nonresident
17
18 Subtotal Werner
19 SPRING
20 Resident
21
22 Nonresident
23
24 Subto tl S,xtng
25 SUBTOTAL
26 Resident
27
28 Nonresident
lastltatloa No.:
NAME: Colorado State Lint Vera uY
Ln
TOTAL TUITION REVF-NLIE tad STUDENT FTE
[.n 2017-18
No Objer.1 CORE Revenue Source Code (RSC): No Actual
7 SUMMER 1
2 Re]dem Graduate (4801) 2 .14.04 - 751,9666
3 Undesl3radu]c(4802) 3 - -
4 Nonresident Graduate (4901) 4 36.75 1.239.593
Undergraduate (4902) 5 - -
6 30.79 L991,559
7
Grsdutre(480i) 8 246.54 4.2.15.1.85
Undo -graduate (4802) 9 - -
Gradunte(4901) 10 24429 7,514,777
Undergraduate (4902) 11
12 490 83 11,739,90
13
Graduate (41101) 14
Unday7a7u2te (4802) 15
Graduate (4901) 16
Undergraduate (4902) 17
18
19
Gradu]c (480l) 21)
Undergraduate (4802) 21
Graduate (4901) 22
Undergraduate (4902)
23
24 494.71 11,727,029
25
254.54
4,248.1 a2
244.17 7,478.007
Gradwce(4801) 26 54112 9,225_294
Undcrgradwte (4802) 27 -
Graduate (4901) 28 525,21 16.233,257
29 UnderBradmrse (4902) 29
30 30
31 SUBTOTAL- RESIDENT 31
32 SUBTOTAL NONRESIDENT 32
33 SUBTOTAL. GRADUATE 33
34 SUBTOTAL UNDERGRADUATE 34
541 12
525.21
1.066.33
9,225,294
16,233,257
25,450,551
Format 100
ure Date ortabrr 06,203
35 TOTAL TUITION REVENUE
(r.AO CORE Funairm Code 1100)
36
35
1,06633
25,458551
•) A f ''SS.•�t nint141ref
Total Tuition lnciudes Stipend Reimbursement
Tuition rate inform] eon previously provided in Form. 35R and 35NR can be found in the DHE Tuition and Fee. Survey.
Institution No.: Format 410
NAME: Colorado Sate Unwenny
In
Nu
APPROPRIATED EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE (Other that, 7dIirra) jFaanba Code 1100
Die Date: October Oa, L011
1.n 2017.19
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2018-19
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3 Amendment 50 Moneys (Transfer Code 900T)'
4 Tobacco Settlement Moneys 4
5 DOLA Local Govl Mrnend Impact Fund 5
6 6
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10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
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Pursuant to HE I 1-I J01. fees are no longer appropriated beginning in FY 201 1.12. This category will be reported on Format 411 begmnmg in FY 201 b -12.
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1 Man}uane Tax fund Appropriation 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
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11 11
12 12
13 11
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
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21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 25
26 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
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NAME! Colorado State University
Lit
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Ow Date: October AS, gala
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.. Local District Colkyc Apptopost.on 2
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9 9
10 10
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12 12
13 13
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15 13
16 16
17 17
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19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 TOTAL APPROPRIATION REVENUES 25
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Dot Data: Oct.aer 06, 2016
1 Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non-(14.9 fled
2 Benefits, Full-time Faculty Non -Classified
3 Salaries, Part -Time Faculty Non-Clinsified
4 Bondi, Ptat•Tirne Faculty. Nat -Classified
5 Subtotal. Fatuity
6 Salaries, Omer. Non -Classified
7 I3euef rt. Other, Non -Classified
8 Subtotal Non-C lassifiod Stair
9
10 Compensation, Support Aaavenu
I : Salaries, Clavified Staff
12 Benefits, Classified Staff
13 Subtotal Support Staff
14
15 Total Personnel
16
17 Hourly Compensation
IA
19 Travel
20 Other Current Expense
21
22
23 Capital
24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENF.I4AL INSTRUCTION
1
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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0 70
42.70
101.20
7A3.90
134.10
376 00
2017.16
Actual
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4,220,02S.
47,824
18,693 376
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25.1124,455
5,32.2
6,449,991
2.Z47 69l
9,203,009
35,027,864
73,32a
II,369.53t
FFE
2014.19
Estimate
123.01
98.23
221,24
151.37
151.37
372.61
21,528,175
5,148,820
1,296,196
27,975,191
9,445,100
37,420,291
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47,723.911
3726! 53,472,625
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EDUCATION & GENERAL - RESEARCH
NAME: Colorado State Universiy Doe DN.: Oe,ehe.04 201*
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Object
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1 Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non.Ctessified
2 6enefiu, FuU-time Faculty Non -Classified
3 Salaries, Pao -Time Fecuhy Non -classified
4 Benefits, Pan -Time Faculty, Non -Classified
5 Subtotal. Faculty
h Salanes, Other, Non -Classified
7 Benefits, Otter, Non -Classified
8 Sublet/0 Non -Classified Staff
0
10 Corrgsestsalion, Support Assistants
11 Salenes,Classified Staff
12 Denefro, Classified Staff
11 Subtotal Support Still
Ia
15 Total Personnel
16
17 Ilourly Compensation
1S
19 Travel
20 Other Current Espen3e
21
22
23 Capital
24
I - 3 70 34g214 `I00 .- 137,315.
2 123,747 40,863
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6 7.00 394,408 2.77 133.397
7 104,750 31,995
8 10.70 972,119 377 343,775
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NAME Colorado State Unrvexsity
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Object
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1 Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non -Classified 1
2 Benefits, Full-time Faculty Non -Classified 2
3 Selmies, Part -Time Faculty Non -Classified 3
4 Benefits, Part -Time Faulty, Non -Classified 4
5 Subtotal Faculty 5
6 Satanes, Other. Non -Classified 6
7 Benefits. Other. Non -Classified
8 Subtotal Non -Classified Staff 8
9 9
10 Compensation, Suppon Assi8utnls 10
11 Salaries, Classified Staff 11
12 Benefits, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Support Staff 13
14 14
15 Total Personnel IS
16 16
17 Hourly Compensation 17
18 18
19 Travel 19
20 Other Current Expense 20
21
22
23 Capital
24
7
21
22
23
24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL RESEARCH 25
FTE
54.90
68.70
123.60
2017.18
Actual
7,454,446
4,889,022
1,332,949
13,676,417
30.20 1,893,132
153 80 15.569,549
IMENEWLE
FTE
115.60
2018.19
Estimate
7.438,576
4,265,099
1,192,464
12,896,139
20.00 1,273,386
135.60 14,169,525
153 80 22,419,408
135.60 20,905,182
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Ln
2017-18
2018-19
No Object No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
1 130 NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
2 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 2
3 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 3
4 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 4
5 .DONOT DELETE ROWS1-5 $
6 Salaries, Non -Classified Staff 6
7 Benefits, Non -Classified Staff 7
8 Subtotal, Non -Classified Staff 8
9 9
10 10
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12 Benefits, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Classified Sufi 13
14 14
15 Total Personnel 15
16 16
17 tiotaiy Compensation 17
18 18
19 Travel 19
20 Other Current Expense 20
21 Utilities 21
22 22
23 Capital 23
24 24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT 25
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No
TRANSFERS (TO) FROM CURRENT EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
Formal 2000
Doe Dee: Oc1obv 08, 2018
Object
Ln 2017.18
No Actual
2018-19
Estimate
1 Mandatory Transfers: 1
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 Subtotal Mandatory Transfers: 10
11 11
12 Ntro-mandatory Transfers: 12
13 rounding 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 Subtotal Non-rnandalory Transfers:
20 TOTAL TRANSFERS (TO) FROM FUNDS CURRENT
EDUCATION h GENERAL FUNDS
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19 (69,583)
20 (69.583)
Budget Data Book
Actual Fiscal Year 2017-18
Estimate Fiscal Year 2018-19
Institution Names Coloco serer University
Usk (Csnspus): CSU Extension
Ludt:don Code: GOB
Cower deformations Angie Nielson
Tuition rate information previously provided in Ponnets 35R and 35NR can be found in the DHE Tuition end Fee Survey.
Submitted: October 8, 2018
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Format 20
Doc Date: October 08, 2018
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No Summary No F'TE Actual FTE Estimate
1 Instruction Fmi, 1 100Ln 25 1
2 Research (State Supported) Fmt. 1200 Ln 25 2
3 Public Service Fmt. 1300 Ln 25 3
4 Academic Support Fmt. 1400 Ln 25 4
5 Student Services Fmt. 1500 Ln 25 5
6 Institutional Support Fmt. 1600 Ln 25 6
7 Operation & Maintenance of Plant Fmt. 1700 Ln 25 7
8 Scholarships & Fellowships Firs. 1800 Ln 25 8
9 Hospitals Fem. 1900 Ln 25 9
10 Transfers Frm. 2000 Ln 20 10
162.60
16,598.328
1,073,401
559,572
164.20
16,870,619
1,431,784
735,819
11 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL EXPENDITURES 11 162 60 18, 31301
12 SOURCE OF FUNDS (Fund Number)
13 State Appropriation
14 FFS Contracts
15 Undergraduate Resident Tuition 'Stipend'
16 Undergroduaae Resident Tuibon "Student Share'
17 Subtotal Undergraduate ate Resides! Tallinn
18 Graduals Resident Tuition
19 Non -Resident Tuition
20 Total Tuition.
21
22
23
24
25 Non Appropriated E & G (Other than Tuition) Fur
26
27
TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE
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Fmt_ 600 Ln 25 13
164.20 19,038.222
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Fan. 100 18
Fire. 100 19
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23
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Total Graduate
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NAME: Colorado State University
APPROPRIATED EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE (Other thee Tendon) (Fatted= Cade I l00)t
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2018-19
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2 2
3 Amendment 50 Moneys (Tnmafer Code 900T)3 3
4 Tobacco Settlement Moneys 4
5 DOLA Local Govt Mineral Impact Fund 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 TOTAL OTHER APPROPRIATED E & 0 REVENUES 20
Report in Fornmf 411
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Tuiuon revenue is reported on Format 100
Pursuant to HB1 I.1301, fees ere no longer appropnamd beginning in FY 201 1.12. This category will be reported on Format 411 beginning in FY 2011.12.
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however, they are now reported as part of transfer code 900T in CORE. There may be other revenues also reported in 900T Only the Limited Gaming funds should be reported on this line
lastitadoe No.:
NAME: Colorado State University
Cn
No
NON APPROPRIATED EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUES (Other than Tuition) - Balance of Fanctioa Code 11001
Format 411
Dot Die: October 08, 2018
Object
1.0
No
2017-18
Actual
2018-19
Estimate
Noe Apprnprlated Edncatloa & General Reveouos (Itemize below)
1 Academic Fees ( 5009)3
2 Indirect Coat Recovenn 2
3 Miscellaneous Revenue* 3
4 Mandatory Registration and Course Font 4
5 Incidental Income - Eduwuonal Activates $
6 Student Activity Fen 6
7 State Grants and Contracts (trot FFS) 7
8 Other Mandatory Feu 8
9 Amendment 50 Moneys (Trantfee Code 900T)s 9
10 Federal Funds 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 Rents 16
I7 Investment Income 17
18 Miscellaneous NonrOpeating Income 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 Total Non Appropriated Fduce1ion & General Revenues
25 5,602,098
26 E&G Rollforward (TO future year) / FROM pnor year t 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 TOTAL NON APPROPRIATED E & G REVENUES
5,305,851
(317,020)
30 5,285,078
5,305,851
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Object
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2 Local District College Appropriation
3
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5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
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12 12
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EDUCATION & GENERAL - RESEARCH
NAME: Colorado Steve University
In
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5 Subtotal, Faculty
6 Salaries, Other, Non -Classified
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10 Compensation, Suppon Assnuats
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16
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17
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22
23
24
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Kristin and her family have lived in the Rossborough neighborhood in southwest Fort Collins for over 20 years.
Kristin is a graduate of CSU, a mother of three and a long time leader in the Fort Collins volunteer community. Kristin
has worked with our schools, city, and non -profits to improve the lives of families in Fort Collins.
While on Council, Kristin has served as both chair and vice -chair of the Poudre Fire Authority and chair of the
Election Code Committee. She is a member of the Ethics Review Committee, and the Futures Committee. She is a
liaison to several city boards and commissions including the Art in Public Places Board, the Women's Commission
and the Community Development Block Grant Commission. At the national level, Kristin serves on the National
League of Cities' Human Development Committee where she works on policy positions on issues like poverty,
workforce development, and mental health parity. Most recently she was appointed to the county's Behavioral
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O Larimer County Intergrated Family Enhancement Board
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Sec. 2-569. - Board of ethics.
(a) In order to assist the Councilmembers and board and commission members in interpreting
and applying the definitions, rules and procedures pertaining to ethics established by the
Charter and Code and by the applicable provisions of state statute, there is hereby created a
Board of the City to be known as the Ethics Review Board, hereafter referred to in this
Division as the "Review Board."
(b) The Review Board shall consist of three (3) Councilmembers elected by the City Council, one
(1) of whom shall be elected by the Review Board to serve as a chairperson. One (1) alternate
shall also be appointed by the City Council to serve in the event that a regular member of the
Review Board is unavailable or in the event that any particular complaint or inquiry is
directed towards a member of the Review Board.
(c) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (d) below, the duties and responsibilities of the
Review Board shall be as follows:
(1) To review and investigate complaints of unethical conduct filed against
Councilmembers or board and commission members by any person;
(2) To review and investigate actual or hypothetical situations involving potential conflicts
of interest presented by individual Councilmembers or board and commission
members;
(3) After review and investigation, to render advisory opinions or interpretations pertaining
to such complaints or inquiries under the relevant provisions of the Charter and Code
and the applicable provisions of state law, if any, and to make written recommendations
to the City Council and any affected board or commission concerning the same; and
(4) To propose any revisions to the provisions of the Charter or Code or other regulations,
rules or policies of the City pertaining to ethical conduct as the Review Board may deem
necessary and appropriate in the best interests of the City.
(d) Complaints and inquiries shall be submitted to the Review Board only according to the
following procedures:
(1) Complaints.
a. Any person who believes that a Councilmember or board and commission
member has violated any provision of state law or the Charter or Code pertaining
to ethical conduct may file a complaint with the City Clerk, who shall immediately
notify the chairperson of the Review Board, the Councilmembers or board and
commission members named in the complaint and the City Council. The complaint
shall be promptly scheduled for consideration by the Review Board as soon as
reasonably practicable. No more than thirty (30) working days after the date of
filing of the complaint, the Review Board shall meet and consider the complaint. In
the event extenuating circumstances arise in the scheduling and preparation for
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such meeting, the time for meeting shall be extended by fourteen (14) calendar
days. All Councilmembers or board and commission members named in the
complaint, as well as the complainant, shall be given written notice of such
meeting at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. A notice of the
complaint, including the identity of the complainant shall be posted along with the
meeting notice.
b. Upon receipt of any such complaint, the Review Board shall, after consultation
with the City Attorney, decide by majority vote whether to formally investigate the
complaint. In making such determination, the Review Board shall consider the
following: (1) whether the allegations in the complaint, if true, would constitute a
violation of state or local ethical rules; (2) the reliability and sufficiency of any facts
asserted in support of the allegations; and (3) any other facts or circumstances
that the Review Board may consider relevant. If the Review Board determines that
the complaint does not warrant investigation, the Review Board shall send written
notice to the complainant of its determination and the reasoning behind that
determination, and shall provide a copy of such notice, together with a copy of the
complaint, to all Councilmembers or board or commission members named in the
complaint, as well as the City Council.
c. In the event that a complaint is filed with the City Clerk under the provisions of this
Subsection which alleges a violation on the part of two (2) or more members of the
Review Board (including the alternate), such complaint shall not be referred to the
regular Review Board for review but shall instead be submitted to an alternate
Review Board consisting of all remaining Councilmembers who are not named in
the complaint; provided, however, that if five (5) or more Councilmembers are
named in the complaint, the alternate Review Board shall also include as many
members of City boards and commissions as are necessary to constitute a seven -
member board. Said Board and commission members shall be selected at random
by the City Clerk within ten (10) working days of the date upon which the
complaint is filed with the City Clerk. Any board and commission members
selected by the City Clerk who elect not to serve on the alternate Review Board
shall immediately so notify the City Clerk, who shall thereafter select as many
additional board and commission members as are necessary to constitute the
seven -member alternate Review Board. The procedures utilized by the alternate
Review Board for reviewing and investigating the complaint and rendering an
advisory opinion and recommendation shall be as provided in Subsections (b) and
(e) of this Section, except that: (i) the opinion and recommendation of such Board
shall be final and shall not be submitted to the City Council for review or adoption
by the City Council unless at least three (3) Councilmembers remain available to
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consider and take action on the opinion and recommendation; and (ii) the City
Council and City staff shall, upon request by the alternate Review Board, make
available to such Board all information in the possession of the city that is relevant
to the Board's investigation, including, without limitation, tape recordings of any
relevant executive sessions, unless the release of said information is prohibited by
state or federal law; and, in reviewing and discussing such information, the Board
shall abide by any local, state or federal confidentiality requirements that might
limit or prohibit the release of such information to third parties.
(2) City Council inquiries. Any Councilmember may present directly to the Review Board
any inquiry regarding the application of ethical rules of conduct under state statute or
the Charter or Code to any actual or hypothetical situation of a Councilmember or
board and commission member.
(e) In performing its review and investigation of any complaint or inquiry submitted in
accordance with Subsection (d) hereof, the Review Board shall afford all affected
Councilmembers or board and commission members an opportunity to present their
interpretations of the facts at issue and of the applicable provisions of law before rendering
its opinion and recommendation. The Review Board may also request such additional
materials or information from City staff or members of the public which it considers
reasonably necessary or helpful to its deliberations. In addition, in the case of a complaint,
the Review Board shall have the power to compel by subpoena the attendance and
testimony of witnesses and the production of such documents as the Review Board may
consider necessary to its investigation. After investigation, the Review Board shall forthwith
issue an advisory opinion and recommendation to the City Council, which shall immediately
thereafter be filed with the City Clerk and be available for public inspection. Said opinion and
recommendation shall be submitted to city Council at a regular City Council meeting, at
which time the City Council shall determine whether to adopt the same. Any whose conduct
or circumstance is the subject of the opinion shall refrain from participating in any
deliberations of the City Council regarding the opinion.
(f) The City Attorney shall provide legal advice to the Review Board and shall prepare and
execute all advisory opinions and recommendations of the review board.
(g) Compliance with the applicable provisions of the Charter and Code and the provisions of
state law, as well as decisions regarding the existence or nonexistence of conflicts of interest
and the appropriate actions to be taken in relation thereto, shall be the responsibility of each
individual Councilmember or board and commission member, except as provided in
Subparagraph 2-568(c)(1)(g). An opinion adopted by the City Council under Subsection (e) of
this Section shall constitute an affirmative defense to any civil or criminal action or any other
sanction against a Councilmember or board or commission member acting in reliance
thereon.
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(Ord. No. 112, 1989, § 1, 8-1-89; Ord. No. 17, 1993, 2-16-93; Ord. No. 64, 1993, 7-20-93; Ord. 132, 2001, § 2, 9-
18-01; Ord. No. 110, 2002, §§ 1-3, 8-20-02; Ord. No. 144, 2014, 11-4-14. Ord. No. 102, 2019 . § 2, 9-3-19)
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Section 9. - Conflicts of interest.
(a) Definitions. For purposes of construction of this Section 9, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings:
Business means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise,
association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial interest
shall not include:
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(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or as
a holder of an ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body,
when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such business but entails no
foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to the officer, employee or relative;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or member
of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable,
fraternal or civic organization in the holdings of such corporation, association or
organization;
(3) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions
to all similarly situated citizens, regardless of whether such recipient is an officer,
employee or relative;
(4) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially
reasonable loan made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in
such lending institution;
(5) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or
common investment fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder actively
participates in the management of such fund;
(6) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an insurance
company, a depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or a similar
interest -holder, unless the discretionary act of such person, as an officer or employee,
could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such policy, deposit or
similar interest;
(7) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -issued
securities unless the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or employee, could
immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such securities; or
:) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the city
for personal services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
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Officer or employee means any person holding a position by election, appointment or
employment in the service of the city, whether part-time or full-time, including a member of
any authority, board, committee or commission of the city, other than an authority that is:
(1) established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
(2) governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
(3) expressly exempted from the provisions of this Article by ordinance of the Council.
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the judgment of a
reasonably prudent person, realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or
detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general public. Personal interest shall
not include:.
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board,
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental entity or of a nonprofit
corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic
organization;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions
to all similarly situated citizens; or
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms and
conditions of his or her employment with the city.
Public body means the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service area,
department or office of the city.
Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by the
officer or employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in and
sharing with the officer or employee the expenses of the household.
(b) Rules of conduct concerning conflicts of interest .
(1) Sales to the city. No officer or employee, or relative of such officer or employee, shall
have a financial interest in the sale to the city of any real or personal property,
equipment, material, supplies or services, except personal services provided to the city
as an officer or employee, if:
a. such officer or employee is a member of the Council;
b. such officer or employee exercises, directly or indirectly, any decision -making
authority on behalf of the city concerning such sale; or
c. in the case of services, such officer or employee exercises any supervisory
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authority in his or her role as a city officer or employee over the services to be
rendered to the city.
(2) Purchases from the city. No officer, employee or relative shall, directly or indirectly,
purchase any real or personal property from the city, except such property as is offered
for sale at an established price, and not by bid or auction, on the same terms and
conditions as to all members of the general public.
(3) Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative has, a
financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or she is a
member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon discovery thereof,
disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the manner prescribed in
subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or
otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or employee.
(4) Disclosure procedure . If any officer or employee has any financial or personal interest
requiring disclosure under subsection (3) of this section, such person shall immediately
upon discovery thereof declare such interest by delivering a written statement to the
City Clerk, with copies to the City Manager and, if applicable, to the chairperson of the
public body of which such person is a member, which statement shall contain the name
of the officer or employee, the office or position held with the city by such person, and
the nature of the interest. If said officer or employee shall discover such financial or
personal interest during the course of a meeting or in such other circumstance as to
render it practically impossible to deliver such written statement prior to action upon
the matter in question, said officer or employee shall immediately declare such interest
by giving oral notice to all present, including a description of the nature of the interest.
(5) Violations . Any contract made in violation of this Section shall be voidable by the city. If
voided within one (1) year of the date of execution thereof, the party obtaining payment
by reason of such contract shall, if required by the city, forthwith return to the city all or
any designated portion of the monies received by such individual from the city by
reason of said contract, together with interest at the lawful maximum rate for interest
on judgments.
(Res. No. 71-12, 2-11-71, approved, election 4-6-71; Ord. No. 155,1988, 12-20-88, approved, election 3-7-89;
Ord. No. 10, 1997, § 1, 2-4-97, approved, election 4-8-97; Ord. No. 22, 2001, § 2, 2-20-01, approved, election
4-3-01; Ord. No. 003, 2017 . § 2, 1-17-17, approved, election 4-4-17)
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(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Section, Section 2-569 and in Section 9 of
the Charter Article IV, shall have the following meanings:
(1) Attempt to influence or influence, as it pertains to this Section, shall mean take any action intended to impact,
shape, control, sway, bias or prejudice.
(2) Benefit shall mean an advantage or gain.
(3) Board and commission membershall mean a member of any appointive board or commission of the City.
(4) Confidential information or information received in confidence shall mean:
a. Information contained in any writing that may properly be withheld from public inspection under the
provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act and that is marked "confidential" when provided to the
officer or employee;
b. All information exchanged or discussed in any executive session properly convened under § 2-31 or 2-71
of the Code, except to the extent that such information is also contained in a public record available to
the general public under the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act; or
c. All communications between attorneys representing the City and officers or employees of the City that
are subject to the attorney -client privilege, whether oral or written, unless the privilege has been waived.
(5) CouncilmembershaII mean a member of the City Council.
(6) Different in kind from that experienced by the general public shall mean of a different type or nature not
shared by the public generally and that is not merely different in degree from that experienced by the public
generally.
(7) Directshall mean resulting immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not from an intervening
cause.
(8) Detrimentshall mean disadvantage, injury, damage or loss.
(9) Financial interest shall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial interest shall not include:
a. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or as a holder of an
ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body, when the decision financially
benefits or otherwise affects such business but entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to
the officer, employee or relative;
b. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or member of a nonprofit
corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal or civic organization in the
holdings of such corporation, association or organization;
c. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services when such services
are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions to all similarly situated citizens,
regardless of whether such recipient is an officer, employee or relative;
d. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially reasonable loan
made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in such lending institution;
e. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or common investment
fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder actively participates in the management of such
fund;
the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an insurance company, a
depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or a similar interest -holder, unless the
discretionary act of such person, as an officer or employee, could immediately, definitely and measurably
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affect the value of such policy, deposit or similar interest;
g. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -issued securities unless
the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or employee, could immediately, definitely and
measurably affect the value of such securities; or
h. the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the city for personal
services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
(10) Officer or employee shall mean any person holding a position by election, appointment or employment in the
service of the City, whether part-time or full-time, including any member of the City Council and any member
of any authority, board, committee or commission of the City, other than an authority that is:
a. Established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
b. Governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
c. Expressly exempted from the provisions of Article IV of the City Charter by ordinance of the City Council.
(11) Personal interest shall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of the Charter Article IV, which
states:
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an officer or
employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person,
realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced
by the general public. Personal interest shall not include:
a. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board, commission, committee, or
authority of another governmental entity or of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an
educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic organization;
b. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services when such services
are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
c. the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms and conditions of his
or her employment with the city.
(12) Public bodyshall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Public body means the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service area, department or
office of the city.
(13) Public services shall mean city services provided to or made available for the public's benefit.
(14) Related entityshall mean any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint
venture, trust, estate, foundation, association, business, company or any other organization, whether or not
operated for profit, with respect to which an officer or employee, or a relative of the same, has a substantial
ownership interest in, is employed by, is an agent for or otherwise represents in any legal capacity.
(15) Relative shall have the meaning given to this word in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by the officer or
employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in and sharing with the officer or
employee the expenses of the household.
(16) Routine Citymattershall mean a usual and ordinary registration, reservation, or other request or application,
within a program or for public services or City approval, such as a registration for a recreation class,
reservation of a park shelter, request for standard utility services or application for a building permit,
development approval or variance, or an appeal, provided that the same is carried out using a routine process
or system or in a manner consistent with standard practices.
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(17) Similarly situated citizens shall mean citizens in like circumstances having comparable legal rights and obligation!
(18) Substantial shall mean more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 1-1 S of the Code, an alleged violation of the provisions of this Section by a
member of the City Council shall not be prosecuted In the Municipal Court as a misdemeanor criminal offense but
shall instead be referred to the Ethics Review Board for an advisory opinion and recommendation under the
provisions of § 2-569.
(c) Rules of conduct.
(1) Use and disclosure of confidential information. The following rules shall apply to the use and disclosure of
confidential information by officers and employees of the City. In the event of any conflict among these
provisions, the more specific provision shall take precedence over the more general provision.
a. No use for personal gain. No officer or employee shall knowingly use information received in confidence
as an officer or employee to advance the financial or personal interests of the officer or employee or
others.
b. Disclosure of confidential information, generally. No officer or employee shall knowingly disclose any
confidential information to any person who is not an officer or employee or to an officer or employee
whose official duties are unrelated to the subject matter of the confidential Information or to maintaining
an official record of such information on behalf of the City, unless such disclosure is reasonably
necessary to protect the City from the gross mismanagement of public funds, the abuse of governmental
authority, or illegal or unethical practices.
c. Disclosure of confidential information provided to the City Council. All information received in confidence
by the City Council shall remain confidential, and no officer or employee shall knowingly disclose any
such confidential information to any person to whom such information was not originally distributed by
City staff unless and until the City Council has, by majority vote, consented to its release, unless such
disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the City from the gross mismanagement of public funds,
the abuse of governmental authority, or illegal or unethical practices.
d. Disclosure of information discussed in executive session. No officer or employee shall knowingly disclose
any confidential information discussed in an executive session to any person who was not present during
such discussion, other than members of such body who were unable to attend the executive session,
without the prior knowledge and consent of the body holding such executive session, unless such
disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the City from the gross mismanagement of public funds,
the abuse of governmental authority, or illegal or unethical practices. In the event that a matter
discussed In executive session comes before the City Council or a board or commission of the City for
formal action at an open meeting, or if such formal action is anticipated, nothing herein shall be
construed as prohibiting a member of the body that will be taking such formal action from stating his or
her position or opinion with regard to the matter, as long as such statements do not divulge confidential
information received from others during the executive session.
e. Certain distribution and discussion by City Manager and City Attorney permitted. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Subparagraphs c. and d. above, the City Manager and City Attorney may further distribute
confidential information provided to the City Council and may disclose confidential information discussed
in any executive session of the City Council, or of a Council committee, to such staff members and/or
board and commission members as they may consider reasonably necessary to enable them to fully
advise the City Council or to implement any direction given by the City Council or to advise other officers
and employees of the City whose official duties are related to the subject matter of the confidential
information or to maintaining a record of the same on behalf of the City.
f. No disclosure of confidential information to officer or employee having conflict of interest. No officer or
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employee who has filed a statement of conflict of interest with the City Clerk under Article IV, Section 9 of
the Charter, or who has been determined by the City Council under the provisions of Subparagraph g.
below to have a conflict of interest, shall knowingly elicit, accept or inspect any confidential information
pertaining to the subject matter of such conflict of interest, nor shall any such officer or employee attend
or participate in an executive session of the City Council, or of a Council committee or board or
commission of the City, pertaining to said subject matter.
g. The City Council may determine that a Councilmember shall not receive confidential information or
attend executive sessions on a particular topic if the City Council first determines that said
Councilmember has a conflict of interest in the subject matter of such confidential information and/or
executive session. Any such determination by the City Council shall be made only after the City Council
has received an advisory opinion and recommendation of the Ethics Review Board on the question,
rendered in accordance with the provisions of § 2-569.
(2) With respect to any matter regarding which a Councilmember has declared a conflict of interest, said
Councilmember is prohibited from discussing with, or otherwise attempting In any capacity to influence,
directly or indirectly, any City officer or employee, and from representing any person or interest before the
City Council or any board of commission of the City or in dealing with any City officer or employee, except that
such Councilmember may represent with any City employee or before the City Council or a board or
commission of the City his or her own interest or that of a relative provided said Councilmember does not
violate Section 2-568(c)(5) or (c)(6).
(3) In any action in which a member of a City board or commission member ("member") declares a conflict of
interest, such member shall not communicate to or attempt to influence such board or commission regarding
such item, In any capacity, except that:
a.
b.
the member may communicate with said board or commission to protect a strictly personal interest, in
the same or similar ways in which the public is permitted to communicate with the board or commission.
the member may prepare materials on behalf of another for a project in the normal course of business
or operation, so long as the purpose of those materials is not directly and substantially related to
advocacy before said member's board or commission. Those materials may be included in materials
submitted by another to said member's board or commission so long as they fall within this exception.
For illustrative purposes, such materials may include, but are not necessarily limited to architectural
plans, technical studies, and engineering designs.
c. if a member has declared a conflict of interest in a matter in accordance with the City Charter and Code
and so is precluded from participating in or influencing the decision of his or her board or commission,
he or she may request a variance from the limitations of this subsection from the City Council in the
following circumstances, and in the following manner:
1. The member must submit a request for a variance to the City Clerk on a form provided by the City
Clerk for such purpose.
2. The member must demonstrate that without the variance, he or she would suffer an exceptional
hardship, and that no reasonable alternative exists that would allow for that hardship to be avoided
or substantially mitigated;
3. The City Council must act by resolution to approve or disapprove the requested variance.
d. This limitation does not apply to other members, partners, or other parties of the member's or firm or
entity, who may continue to work on the project and may advocate to such member's board or
commission, provided that the member has declared the conflict and refrains from participating in the
matter consistent with the application limitations.
(4) All officers and employees shall refrain from accepting payment for any speeches, debates or other public
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events and shall further refrain from accepting any gift or favor which, in the judgment of a reasonably
prudent person, would tend to impair the officer's or employee's independence of judgment in the
performance of his or her official duties. The following shall not constitute prohibited gifts or favors under this
Section:
a. Campaign contributions reported as required byChapter 7, Article V of this Code;
b. A nonpecuniary award publicly presented by a nonprofit organization in recognition of public service;
c. Payment of or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for travel and subsistence for
attendance at a convention or other meeting at which an officer or employee is scheduled to participate;
d. Reimbursement for or acceptance of an opportunity to participate in a social function or meeting which
is offered to an officer or employee which is not extraordinary when viewed in light of the position held
by such officer or employee;
e. Items of perishable or nonpermanent value that are insignificant in value, including, but not limited to,
meals, lodging, travel expenses or tickets to sporting, recreational, educational or cultural events; and
f. Payment of salary from employment, including other employment in addition to that earned from being
an officer or employee.
(5) No officer or employee shall request on his or her own behalf, or for or through a relative or related entity,
from any other officer or employee, or grant to any other officer or employee, or relative or related entity of
the same, any consideration, treatment or advantage in the interpretation, administration or enforcement of
the Charter, Code, any City regulation, policy or program or in the provision of public services, that is
substantially different from that available to other persons in the same circumstances or having the same
need.
(6) If any Councilmember contacts an officer or employee regarding a request in connection with that contacted
officer's or employee's role and in relation to a matter that is not a routine City matter and is not within the
Councilmember's role as an officer of the City, said Councilmember shall no later than 5:00 p.m. on the next
business day after such contact deliver a written disclosure to the City Clerk and the City Manager and to all
other members of City Council. The written disclosure must describe the date, time and general subject matter
of the contact, together with the identity of the officer or employee contacted. Any private or confidential
information, such as tax, utility account, or other personal information may be excluded or redacted from such
disclosure. Disclosure by means of an electronic message shall be deemed to constitute written disclosure for
purposes of this provision.
(Ord. No. 112, 1989, § 1, 8-1-89; Ord. No. 162, 2000, § 2, 11-21-00; Ord. No. 109, 2002, §§ 1-4, 8-20-02; Ord. No. 145, 2014.11-4-14
; Ord. No. 159, 2014. §§ 1-3,11-18-14; Ord. No. pm, 2017 . §§ 2, 3, 3-7-17; Ord. No.1.62, 2017, § 2, 12-19-17)
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24-18-101. Legislative declaration
The general assembly recognizes the importance of the participation of the citizens of this state in all
levels of government in the state. The general assembly further recognizes that, when citizens of this
state obtain public office, conflicts may arise between the public duty of such a citizen and his or her
private interest. The general assembly hereby declares that the prescription of some standards of
conduct common to those citizens involved with government is beneficial to all residents of the state.
The provisions of this part 1 recognize that some actions are conflicts per se between public duty and
private interest while other actions may or may not pose such conflicts depending upon the
surrounding circumstances.
24-18-102. Definitions
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Business" means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust
or foundation, or other individual or organization carrying on a business, whether or not operated for
profit.
(2) "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on or received
by any person in return for services rendered or to be rendered by himself or another.
(3) "Employee" means any temporary or permanent employee of a state agency or any local
government, except a member of the general assembly and an employee under contract to the state.
(4) "Financial interest" means a substantial interest held by an individual which is:
(a) An ownership interest in a business;
(b) A creditor interest in an insolvent business;
(c) An employment or a prospective employment for which negotiations have begun;
(d) An ownership interest in real or personal property;
(e) A loan or any other debtor interest; or
(f) A directorship or officership in a business.
(5) "Local government" means the government of any county, city and county, city, town, special
district, or school district.
(6) "Local government official" means an elected or appointed official of a local government but does
not include an employee of a local government.
(7) "Official act" or "official action" means any vote, decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval,
or other action, including inaction, which involves the use of discretionary authority.
(8) "Public officer" means any elected officer, the head of a principal department of the executive
branch, and any other state officer. "Public officer" does not include a member of the general
assembly, a member of the judiciary, any local government official, or any member of a board,
commission, council, or committee who receives no compensation other than a per diem allowance or
necessary and reasonable expenses.
(9) "State agency" means the state; the general assembly and its committees; every executive
department, board, commission, committee, bureau, and office; every state institution of higher
education, whether established by the state constitution or by law, and every governing board
thereof; and every independent commission and other political subdivision of the state government
except the courts.
24-18-103. Public trust - breach of fiduciary duty
(1) The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence which the
electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers, members of the general assembly, local
government officials, and employees. A public officer, member of the general assembly, local
government official, or employee shall carry out his duties for the benefit of the people of the state.
(2) A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee whose
conduct departs from his fiduciary duty is liable to the people of the state as a trustee of property and
shall suffer such other liabilities as a private fiduciary would suffer for abuse of his trust. The district
attorney of the district where the trust is violated may bring appropriate judicial proceedings on behalf
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of the people. Any moneys collected in such actions shall be paid to the general fund of the state or
local government. Judicial proceedings pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any criminal
action which may be brought against such public officer, member of the general assembly, local
government official, or employee.
24-18-104. Rules of conduct for all public officers, members of the general
assembly, local government officials, and employees
(1) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that
the actor has breached his fiduciary duty and the public trust. A public officer, a member of the
general assembly, a local government official, or an employee shall not:
(a) Disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course of his official duties in order to
further substantially his personal financial interests; or
(b) Accept a gift of substantial value or a substantial economic benefit tantamount to a gift of
substantial value:
(I) Which would tend improperly to influence a reasonable person in his position to depart from the
faithful and impartial discharge of his public duties; or
(II) Which he knows or which a reasonable person in his position should know under the
circumstances is primarily for the purpose of rewarding him for official action he has taken.
(2) An economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value includes without limitation:
(a) A loan at a rate of interest substantially lower than the commercial rate then currently prevalent
for similar loans and compensation received for private services rendered at a rate substantially
exceeding the fair market value of such services; or
(b) The acceptance by a public officer, a member of the general assembly, a local government official,
or an employee of goods or services for his or her own personal benefit offered by a person who is at
the same time providing goods or services to the state or a local government under a contract or
other means by which the person receives payment or other compensation from the state or local
government, as applicable, for which the officer, member, official, or employee serves, unless the
totality of the circumstances attendant to the acceptance of the goods or services indicates that the
transaction is legitimate, the terms are fair to both parties, the transaction is supported by full and
adequate consideration, and the officer, member, official, or employee does not receive any
substantial benefit resulting from his or her official or governmental status that is unavailable to
members of the public generally.
(3) The following are not gifts of substantial value or gifts of substantial economic benefit tantamount
to gifts of substantial value for purposes of this section:
(a) Campaign contributions and contributions in kind reported as required by section 1-45-108,
C.R.S.;
(b) An unsolicited item of trivial value;
(b.5) A gift with a fair market value of fifty-three dollars or less that is given to the public officer,
member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee by a person other than a
professional lobbyist.
(c) An unsolicited token or award of appreciation as described in section 3 (3)(c) of article XXIX of the
state constitution;
(c.5) Unsolicited informational material, publications, or subscriptions related to the performance of
official duties on the part of the public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee;
(d) Payment of or reimbursement for reasonable expenses paid by a nonprofit organization or state
and local government in connection with attendance at a convention, fact-finding mission or trip, or
other meeting as permitted in accordance with the provisions of section 3 (3)(f) of article XXIX of the
state constitution;
(e) Payment of or reimbursement for admission to, and the cost of food or beverages consumed at, a
reception, meal, or meeting that may be accepted or received in accordance with the provisions of
section 3 (3)(e) of article XXIX of the state constitution;
(f) A gift given by an individual who is a relative or personal friend of the public officer, member of
the general assembly, local government official, or employee on a special occasion.
(g) Payment for speeches, appearances, or publications that may be accepted or received by the
public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee in accordance
with the provisions of section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution that are reported pursuant to
section 24-6-203 (3)(d);
(h) Payment of salary from employment, including other government employment, in addition to that
earned from being a member of the general assembly or by reason of service in other public office;
(i) A component of the compensation paid or other incentive given to the public officer, member of
the general assembly, local government official, or employee in the normal course of employment;
and
(j) Any other gift or thing of value a public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee is permitted to solicit, accept, or receive in accordance with the provisions of
section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, the acceptance of which is not otherwise prohibited
by law.
(4) The provisions of this section are distinct from and in addition to the reporting requirements of
section 1-45-108, C.R.S., and section 24-6-203, and do not relieve an incumbent in or elected
candidate to public office from reporting an item described in subsection (3) of this section, if such
reporting provisions apply.
(5) The amount of the gift limit specified in paragraph (b.5) of subsection (3) of this section, set at
fifty-three dollars as of August 8, 2012, shall be identical to the amount of the gift limit under section
3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, and shall be adjusted for inflation contemporaneously with
any adjustment of the constitutional gift limit pursuant to section 3 (6) of article XXIX.
24-18-105. Ethical principles for public officers, local government officials,
and employees
(1) The principles in this section are intended as guides to conduct and do not constitute violations as
such of the public trust of office or employment in state or local government.
(2) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not acquire or hold an interest
in any business or undertaking which he has reason to believe may be directly and substantially
affected to its economic benefit by official action to be taken by an agency over which he has
substantive authority.
(3) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not, within six months
following the termination of his office or employment, obtain employment in which he will take direct
advantage, unavailable to others, of matters with which he was directly involved during his term of
employment. These matters include rules, other than rules of general application, which he actively
helped to formulate and applications, claims, or contested cases in the consideration of which he was
an active participant.
(4) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not perform an official act
directly and substantially affecting a business or other undertaking to its economic detriment when he
has a substantial financial interest in a competing firm or undertaking.
(5) Public officers, local government officials, and employees are discouraged from assisting or
enabling members of their immediate family in obtaining employment, a gift of substantial value, or
an economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value from a person whom the officer, official,
or employee is in a position to reward with official action or has rewarded with official action in the
past.
24-18-201. Interests in contracts
(1) Members of the general assembly, public officers, local government officials, or employees shall
not be interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity or by any body, agency, or
board of which they are members or employees. A former employee may not, within six months
following the termination of his employment, contract or be employed by an employer who contracts
with a state agency or any local government involving matters with which he was directly involved
during his employment. For purposes of this section, the term:
(a) "Be interested in" does not include holding a minority interest in a corporation.
(b) "Contract" does not include:
(I) Contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on competitive bidding procedures;
(II) Merchandise sold to the highest bidder at public auctions;
(III) Investments or deposits in financial institutions which are in the business of loaning or receiving
moneys;
(IV) A contract with an interested party if, because of geographic restrictions, a local government
could not otherwise reasonably afford itself of the subject of the contract. It shall be presumed that a
local government could not otherwise reasonably afford itself of the subject of a contract if the
additional cost to the local government is greater than ten percent of a contract with an interested
party or if the contract is for services that must be performed within a limited time period and no
other contractor can provide those services within that time period.
(v) A contract with respect to which any member of the general assembly, public officer, local
government official, or employee has disclosed a personal interest and has not voted thereon or with
respect to which any member of the governing body of a local government has voted thereon in
accordance with section 24-18-109 (3)(b) or 31-4-404 (3), C.R.S. Any such disclosure shall be made:
To the governing body, for local government officials and employees; in accordance with the rules of
the house of representatives and the senate, for members of the general assembly; and to the
secretary of state, for all others.
24-18-202. Interest in sales or purchases
Public officers and local government officials shall not be purchasers at any sale or vendors at any
purchase made by them in their official capacity.
24-18-203. Voidable contracts
Every contract made in violation of any of the provisions of section 24-18-201 or 24-18-202 shall be
voidable at the instance of any party to the contract except the officer interested therein.
24-18-204. Dealings in warrants and other claims prohibited
State officers, county officers, city and county officers, city officers, and town officers, as well as all
other local government officials, and their deputies and clerks, are prohibited from purchasing or
selling or in any manner receiving to their own use or benefit or to the use or benefit of any person or
persons whatever any state, county, city and county, city, or town warrants, scrip, orders, demands,
claims, or other evidences of indebtedness against the state or any county, city and county, city, or
town thereof except evidences of indebtedness issued to or held by them for services rendered as
such officer, deputy, or clerk, and evidences of the funded indebtedness of such state, county, city
and county, city, or town.
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24-18-205. Settlements to be withheld on affidavit
(1) Every officer charged with the disbursement of public moneys who is informed by affidavit
establishing probable cause that any officer whose account is about to be settled, audited, or paid by
him has violated any of the provisions of this part 2 shall suspend such settlement or payment and
cause such officer to be prosecuted for such violation by the district attorney of the appropriate
jurisdiction.
(2) If there is judgment for the defendant upon such prosecution, the proper officer may proceed to
settle, audit, or pay such account as if no such affidavit had been filed.
24-18-206. Penalty
A person who knowingly commits an act proscribed in this part 2 commits a class 1 misdemeanor and
shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. In addition to the penalties provided in
section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S., the court may impose a fine of no more than twice the amount of the
benefit the person obtained or was attempting to obtain in violating a provision of this part 2.
18-8-302. Bribery
(1) A person commits the crime of bribery, if:
(a) He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant with the intent
to influence the public servant's vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action in his
official capacity; or
(b) While a public servant, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon an
agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action as
a public servant will thereby be influenced.
(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the person sought to be influenced was
not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because he had not yet assumed office, lacked
jurisdiction, or for any other reason.
(3) Bribery is a class 3 felony.
18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior
(1) A person commits a class 6 felony, if he:
(a) Solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as compensation for having, as a
public servant, given a decision, opinion, recommendation, or vote favorable to another or for having
otherwise exercised a discretion in his favor, whether or not he has in so doing violated his duty; or
(b) Offers, confers, or agrees to confer compensation, acceptance of which is prohibited by this
section.
18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation
A public servant commits a class 2 misdemeanor if he requests a pecuniary benefit for the
performance of an official action knowing that he was required to perform that action without
compensation or at a level of compensation lower than that requested.
18-8-305. Trading in public office
(1) A person commits trading in public office if:
(a)He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant or party officer
upon an agreement or understanding that he or a particular person will or may be appointed to a
public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office; or
(b) While a public servant or party officer, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary
benefit from another upon an agreement or understanding that a particular person will or may be
appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.
(2) It shall be an affirmative defense that the pecuniary benefit was a customary contribution to
political campaign funds solicited and received by lawfully constituted political parties.
(3) Trading in public office is a class 1 misdemeanor.
18-8-306. Attempt to influence a public servant
Any person who attempts to influence any public servant by means of deceit or by threat of violence
or economic reprisal against any person or property, with the intent thereby to alter or affect the
public servant's decision, vote, opinion, or action concerning any matter which is to be considered or
performed by him or the agency or body of which he is a member, commits a class 4 felony.
18-8-307. Designation of supplier prohibited
(1) No public servant shall require or direct a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in
procuring any goods or service required in submitting a bid to or fulfilling a contract with any
government.
(2) Any provision in invitations to bid or any contract documents prohibited by this section are against
public policy and void.
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(3) It shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant was a public servant acting within the scope
of his authority exercising the right to reject any material, subcontractor, service, bond, or contract
tendered by a bidder or contractor because it does not meet bona fide specifications or requirements
relating to quality, availability, form, experience, or financial responsibility.
(4) Any public servant who violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section commits a class 6
felony.
18-8-308. Failing to disclose a conflict of interest
(1) A public servant commits failing to disclose a conflict of interest if he exercises any substantial
discretionary function in connection with a government contract, purchase, payment, or other
pecuniary transaction without having given seventy-two hours' actual advance written notice to the
secretary of state and to the governing body of the government which employs the public servant of
the existence of a known potential conflicting interest of the public servant in the transaction with
reference to which he is about to act in his official capacity.
(2) A "potential conflicting interest" exists when the public servant is a director, president, general
manager, or similar executive officer or owns or controls directly or indirectly a substantial interest in
any nongovernmental entity participating in the transaction.
(3) Failing to disclose a conflict of interest is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-402. Misuse of official information
(1) Any public servant, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with
which he is associated or in reliance on information to which he has access in his official capacity and
which has not been made public, commits misuse of official information if he:
(a) Acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise which may be affected by
such information or official action; or
(b) Speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or
(c) Aids, advises, or encourages another to do any of the foregoing with intent to confer on any
person a special pecuniary benefit.
(2) Misuse of official information is a class 6 felony.
18-8-403. Official oppression
(1) A public servant, while acting or purporting to act in an official capacity or taking advantage of
such actual or purported capacity, commits official oppression if, with actual knowledge that his
conduct is illegal, he:
(a) Subjects another to arrest, detention, search, seizure, mistreatment, dispossession, assessment,
or lien; or
(b) Has legal authority and jurisdiction of any person legally restrained of his liberty and denies the
person restrained the reasonable opportunity to consult in private with a licensed attorney -at -law, if
there is no danger of imminent escape and the person in custody expresses a desire to consult with
such attorney.
(2) Official oppression is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-404. First degree official misconduct
(1) A public servant commits first degree official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit for the
public servant or another or maliciously to cause harm to another, he or she knowingly:
(a) Commits an act relating to his office but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his official
function; or
(b) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(c) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) First degree official misconduct is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct
(1) A public servant commits second degree official misconduct if he knowingly, arbitrarily, and
capriciously:
(a) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(b) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) Second degree official misconduct is a class 1 petty offense.
18-8-406. Issuing a false certificate
A person commits a class 6 felony, if, being a public servant authorized by law to make and issue
official certificates or other official written instruments, he makes and issues such an instrument
containing a statement which he knows to be false.
18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property
(1) Every public servant who lawfully or unlawfully comes into possession of any public moneys or
public property of whatever description, being the property of the state or of any political subdivision
of the state, and who knowingly converts any of such public moneys or property to his own use or to
any use other than the public use authorized by law is guilty of embezzlement of public property.
Every person convicted under the provisions of this section shall be forever thereafter ineligible and
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disqualified from being a member of the general assembly of this state or from holding any office of
trust or profit in this state.
(2) Embezzlement of public property is a class 5 felony.
18-8-408. Designation of insurer prohibited
(1) No public servant shall, directly or indirectly, require or direct a bidder on any public building or
construction contract which is about to be or has been competitively bid to obtain from a particular
insurer, agent, or broker any surety bond or contract of insurance required in such bid or contract or
required by any law, ordinance, or regulation.
(2) Any such public servant who violates any of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section
commits a class 1 petty offense.
(3) Any provisions in invitations to bid or in any contract documents prohibited by this section are
declared void as against the public policy of this state.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any such public servant acting on behalf of
the government from exercising the right to approve or reject a surety bond or contract of insurance
as to its form or sufficiency or the lack of financial capability of an insurer selected by a bidder.
(5) This section shall apply only to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 1977.
18-8-409. Violation of rules and regulations of judicial nominating
commissions not subject to criminal prosecution
A person who violates a rule or regulation promulgated by any judicial nominating commission shall
not be subject to criminal prosecution.
Fort Collins
Ethics Review Board
WORKBOOK FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2019 COMPLAINT REVIEW -
MAYOR TROXELL
DECEMBER 16, 2019
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PHASE 1— Consider whether the allegations in the Complaint, if they are true,
would constitute a violation of state or local ethical rules.
The Complaint alleges a violation of Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter, conflicts of
interest:
"Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative
has, a financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or
she is a member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon
discovery thereof, disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the
manner prescribed in subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on,
attempting to influence, or otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as
an officer or employee." [Section 9(b)(3) — emphasis added]
The Complaint alleges that Mayor Troxell, as elected Mayor of the City, should have
disclosed a conflict of interest and refrained from voting on the Hughes Stadium rezoning
ordinance, because he is employed by Colorado State University (CSU)
The Complaint alleges the following facts in support of an argument that Mayor Troxell has
a financial interest and a personal interest in the rezoning decision:
(1) Mayor Troxell [is] currently and gainfully employed by Colorado State University. Mr. Troxell is
an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department as well as the director of the
Center for Networked Distributed Energy and Ram lab (EXHIBIT 2)*.
(2) Colorado State University is the owner of a parcel of land located northwest of the intersection
of South Overland Trail and Dixon Canyon Road, the former site of the Hughes Stadium.
(3) The University is attempting to sell this land to a developer (Lennar Homes) via a Purchase
Agreement (EXHIBIT4)*.
(4) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically states an "Additional Purchase Price" for every
housing unit sold on the parcel of land, thus incentivizing CSU to achieve the highest zoning density
possible for the developer to gain the highest sale price for said land parcel (EXHIBIT 4 [Section 158])
(5) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically enumerates a "Preliminary Entitlement
Confirmation" that allows the buyer, Lennar Homes, to walk away from the Purchase Agreement as
well as be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred during its effort to achieve the
minimum number of 600 lots zoned for development on the parcel (EXHIBIT4 [Section 4d])
(6) The gainful employment of Mr. Troxell at Colorado State University is based in part on the
University's financial health, which causes [him] to have a personal interest in the University's ability
to profit from decisions [he makes] while in office.
*See original Complaint for Exhibits.
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(7) Specifically Mr. Troxell has a financial interest in the re -zoning decision being made concerning
the former Hughes Stadium site because the ability to attract top students in mechanical
engineering, develop technologies in the two labs of which he is the director, and potentially bring
these technologies to market, hinges on the University's ability to fund these labs and capital -
intensive projects which they undertake.
(8) Mr. Troxell has specifically enumerated his desire to bring University technologies to market
while he is both Mayor of Fort Collins and Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering
Department: "I focus on expanding the research enterprise in the College of Engineering and linking
these efforts to technology transfer, startup companies, strategic Industry partnerships, government
relationships and technology -based economic consortia." (EXHIBIT 5)
The Complaint does not allege that any relative of Mayor Troxell has an interest in the
decision.
Question 1: Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, was Mayor Troxell's role in the
Hughes Stadium rezoning decision as an officer or employee of the City?
This issue is not disputed. Go to Page 3
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Question 2. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell have a financial
interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision as a result of his employment relationship
with CSU?
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent.
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning decision resulting from his
employment relationship with CSU that is equated with money or its equivalent?
❑ NO: Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest).
❑ YES OR MAYBE: Go to Page 4 (Allowable
Exceptions).
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Part B: Do one of these 8 exceptions (continued on Page 5) apply to Mayor Troxell's financial
interest resulting from his employment relationship with CSU?
(1) Is Mayor Troxell's interest the interest that an officer, employee or
relative has as an employee of a business, or as a holder of an
ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body,
when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such
business but entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to
the officer, employee or relative;
(Business means a corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization,
self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.)
Analysis:
Yes:
No:
Is Mayor Troxell employed by a business (CSU) or have an ownership
interest in a business (CSU)?
AND will the City Council's decision benefit the business (CSU)?
AND will the decision provide a foreseeable, measurable financial
benefit to Mayor Troxell resulting from his employment relationship
with CSU?
If you conclude that the decision will benefit a
business that employs Mayor Troxell but won't benefit
Mayor Troxell, then this exception applies. Check
"YES"
If you conclude either: - Mayor Troxell's financial
interest is not related to the business that employs
him, or: - Mayor Troxell (or a relative) will experience a
■
■
foreseeable, measurable financial benefit, then this
exception does NOT apply. Check "NO"
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a
Yes
■
nonsalaried officer or member of a nonprofit corporation or
No
■
association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal or civic
organization in the holdings of such corporation, association or
organization;
(3) an interest as a recipient of public services;
Yes
■
5
■ No
(4) an interest as a recipient of a commercially reasonable loan by a
lending institution;
[Do one of these exceptions apply? -- Continued]
■ Yes
■ No
(5) an interest as a shareholder in a mutual or common investment
fund;
■ Yes
■ No
(6) an interest as a policyholder in an insurance company, a depositor
in a savings association or bank, or a similar interest -holder;
■ Yes
■ No
(7) an interest as an owner of government -issued securities; or
■ Yes
■ No
(8) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation
received from the city for personal services provided to the city as an
officer or employee.
■ Yes
■ No
If you answered NO to all of (1) through (8), Mayor Troxell may have a financial interest
resulting from his employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal
Interest).
If you answered YES to any one of the above exceptions, Mayor Troxell does not have a
financial interest resulting from his employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest)
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Question 3. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell have a personal
interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision resulting from his employment relationship
with CSU?
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person, realize or
experience some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that
experienced by the general public.
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning decision resulting from his
employment relationship with CSU (other than a financial interest) that a reasonably
prudent person would expect would cause him a benefit or detriment?
Benefit means an advantage or gain.
Detriment means disadvantage, injury, damage or loss.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest resulting from
his employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Go to Page 7 to complete additional analysis.
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Part B: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Troxell would receive resulting from
his employment relationship with CSU direct and substantial?
Direct means resulting immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not
from an intervening cause.
Substantial means more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest resulting from his
employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Go to Page 8 for additional analysis.
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Part C: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Troxell would receive resulting
from his employment relationship with CSU different in kind from that experienced
by the general public?
Different in kind from that experienced by the general public means of a different
type or nature not shared by the public generally and that is not merely different in
degree from that experienced by the public generally.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest resulting from his
employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Mayor Troxell may have a personal interest resulting from his employment
relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 9 (Allowable Exceptions.)
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Part D: Does Mayor Troxell's personal interest resulting from his employment
relationship with CSU, fall within one of these exceptions to the definition of "Persona!
interest"?
(1) the interest that an officer has as a member of a board,
■
Yes
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental
■
No
entity or of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an
educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic
organization;
(2) the interest that an officer has in the receipt of public services
Yes
■
which such services are provided by the City on the same
No
■
terms and conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the
Yes
■
compensation, benefits, or terms and conditions of his or her
No
■
employment with the city.
Similarly situated means....
0 If NO to all three exceptions, Mayor Troxell may have a personal interest resulting
from his employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 10.
0 If YES to any of the exceptions, Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest
resulting from his employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 10
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Question 4. Do the facts alleged constitute a violation?
➢ Did you conclude, in light of his employment relationship with CSU, on Page 5 that
Mayor Troxell may have a financial interest in the rezoning decision?
❑ YES
❑ NO
➢ Did you conclude, in light of his employment relationship with CSU, on Page 9 that
Mayor Troxell may have a personal interest in the rezoning decision?
❑ YES
❑ NO
If NO to both, you are done. The facts alleged do not constitute a violation.
If YES to either one, go on to PHASE 2 on page 11.
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PHASE 2 — Consider whether the facts asserted in the Complaint are reliable,
and sufficient to support the alleged violations.
If the Board determines that there may have been a violation, then the Board will need to
evaluate the facts asserted in the Complaint.
• In Phase 1 you had to assume the facts in the Complaint were true. Now you will
consider the merit of the facts in the Complaint.
• The Board may know information that contradicts the facts that were asserted in the
Complaint, or there may not be enough information in the Complaint for you to form a
reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the Complaint occurred.
AND
1. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Complaint are reliable?
❑ Yes
❑ No
2. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Complaint are sufficient enough to support
the allegation that there was a violation?
❑ Yes
❑ No
NOTES:
Go to Phase 3 on Page 12
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PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances the Board considers
relevant?
If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads you to conclude
that the Complaint does not merit further investigation, identify that information and explain
how it affects the Board's decision on whether further investigation is warranted.
Information:
Source:
Effect on Determination:
After completing review of all the factors, if the Board has not already made a determination,
the Board should make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further
investigation is warranted, and explain the reasoning for its decision.
IS FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED?
❑ Yes - Staff will suggest a schedule for next steps
❑ No 4 No further action is needed on the Complaint.
Reasons for decision:
Ethics Review Board Flowchart for November 14, 2019 Complaint Review — Mayor Wade Troxell
PHASE 1— Consider whether the allegations in the Complaint, if they are true, would constitute a violation of state or local ethical rules.
(Workbook p,11
Question 1: Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, is Mayor Troxell an officer or employee of the City?
(Workbook p.21
•
Question 2. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell
have a financial interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision?
[Workbook p.3]
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Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning
equated with money or its equivalent?
Part B: Do one of the 8 exceptions in the Code apply to
MayorTroxell's financial interest? (Workbook p.4-51
A
YES:
Go to Question 2
YES:
Go to Part 8
YES:
Mayor Troxell DOES NOT have a
financial interest.
Go to
Question 3. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Wade Troxell have a personal interest in the rezoning decision?
[Workbook p.61
a
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning
decision (other than a financial interest) that a reasonably
prudent person would expect would cause him a benefit or
detriment?
111.1 Part B: Is the personal benefit or detriment
Mayor Troxell would receive direct and
substantial? (Workbook p.71
YES: Go to Part C
Part C: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Troxell
would receive different in kind from that experienced by the
general public? [Workbcc. : 3i
YES: Go to Part B
:rt. 7: Does Mayor Troxell's personal interest fall within one of
the exceptions to the definition of "Personal interest"?
(Workbook p 91
YES: Go to
YES:
Mayor Troxell DOES NOT have a personal interest
Go to .
•
Question 4. Do the facts alleged constitute a violation? [Workbook p. 101
If you ended up in GREEN boxes on BOTH Questions 2 and 3, the answer is NO and you are done.
If you ended up in an ORANGE box on EITHER Question, go on to PHASE 2 on back
EXHIBIT
0
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Ethics Review Board Flowchart for November 14, 2019 Complaint Review — Mayor Wade Troxell
PHASE 2 — Are the facts asserted in the Complaint reliable, AND sufficient to support the alleged violations?
'Workbook p 111
Goon to PHASE 3
❑ Yes
❑ No
1
[Workbook p 12)
PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances you consider relevant?
Go on to DETERMINATION
❑ Yes
❑ No
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DETERMINATION: If you have not already reached a decision, make a motion and vote on the following:
IS FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED?
No fuit%' actfonis'
eded on the complaint
RESOLUTION 2014-107
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ACCEPTING ADVISORY OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION NO. 2014-01
OF THE ETHICS REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, the City Council has established an Ethics Review Board (the "Board")
consisting of designated members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Board is empowered under Section 2-569 of the City Code to render
advisory opinions and recommendations regarding actual or hypothetical situations of
Councilmembers or board and commission members of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Ethics Review Board met on November 18, 2014, to consider whether
Councilmember Troxell's position as a tenured faculty member in the mechanical engineering
department at Colorado State University ("CSU") limits his participation as a City Council
member representing District 4 in any discussion and any vote related to a CSU stadium; and
WHEREAS, the Board has issued an advisory opinion with regard to this matter
concluding that Councilmember Troxell does not have a conflict of interest with respect to the
CSU stadium issue; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-569(e) of the City Code provides that all advisory opinions and
recommendations of the Board be placed on the agenda for the next special or regular City
Council meeting, at which time the City Council shall determine whether to adopt such opinions
and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the opinion of the Board and wishes to adopt the
same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that Opinion No. 2014-01 of the Ethics Review Board, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A," has been submitted to
and reviewed by the City Council, and the Council hereby adopts the opinion contained therein.
Passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
this 25th day of November A.D. 2014.
A ITEST:
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EXHIBIT
Ethics Opinion 2014-1
November 18, 2014
Page 2
interest and refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or otherwise participating in such
decision in any manner as a Councilmember. Under the Charter, the following definitions apply:
a. "Financial Interest"
A "financial interest" is defined under the Charter as "any interest equated with money or its
equivalent." The Charter expressly excludes from the definition of "financial interest" the interest
that a Councilmember has as an employee of a business where the Council decision may
financially benefit or otherwise affect the business but entails no "foreseeable, measurable
financial benefit" to the Councilmember.
In reviewing the facts of this situation, it is likely that the Council's deliberations and actions with
regard to the CSU football stadium will "affect" the University, since, at a minimum, the
University will have difficulty moving forward with any stadium project without some degree of
cooperation and coordination with the City. There is no indication, however, that Troxell, as an
individual, will receive any "foreseeable, measurable financial benefit" as a result of the Council
decision(s), as no evidence has been presented to the effect that Troxell's salary or other
compensation will be changed or discontinued as a result of the Council's decision related to the
CSU football stadium. Therefore, the Board believes. that Troxell does not have a financial
interest in the Council's actions related to the CSU football stadium.
b. "Personal Interest"
The next inquiry is whether Troxell has a "personal interest" under the Charter. The Charter
defines a personal interest in relevant part as an interest by reason of which a Councilmember
would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person, realize or experience some "direct and
substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general public."
This benefit or detriment need not be financial in nature, but it must be "direct and substantial." As
recently established by the City Council in Ordinance No. 145, 2014, "direct" means "resulting
immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not from an intervening cause," and
"substantial" means "more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent."
Clearly, Troxell is differently situated with regard to this matter than are the members of the
general public because of his employment with the University. The question is whether, because
of his status as an employee, he might realize any "direct and substantial benefit or detriment" by
reason of Council's decision related to the CSU football stadium. Again, there is no indication
that Troxell's position of employment or the amount of his compensation would be affected by his
vote or Council's decision or actions with regard to the proposed football stadium. In fact,
Troxell's status as a tenured member of the academic faculty indicates to the contrary, that is, that
there could be no job related ramifications based upon the manner in which Troxell votes with
regard to these upcoming Council decisions. Moreover, the Charter standard requires that the
potential benefit or detriment to Troxell be "direct and substantial" and not merely indirect or
Agenda Item 4
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY December 16, 2019
Ethics Review Board
STAFF
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
Ingrid Decker, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT
Consideration in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) of whether a complaint filed on
November 14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant, alleging that Mayor Pro Tem
Kristin Stephens has a financial interest and a personal interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation
property rezoning decision, warrants investigation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to complete the initial screening by the Ethics Review Board of a complaint
filed with the Board under City Code Section 2-569(d), as described below.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board consider the Complaint and determine whether to proceed with an
investigation of the Complaint.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Under City Code Section 2-569(d), any person who believes a Councilmember or board or commission
member has violated any provision of state law or the City Charter or City Code pertaining to ethical
conduct may file a complaint with the City Clerk. After notice to the complaining party and the subject
of the complaint, the Ethics Review Board then considers the complaint and whether it should be
further investigated. A copy of Section 2-569 is provided as an attachment to this Agenda Item
Summary.
The Complaint:
The Board will consider a complaint lodged with the Board through the City Attorney on November
14, 2019, by Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant (the "Complainants"), two Fort Collins
residents, against Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens (as well as against Mayor Wade Troxell). The
Complaint,is provided in its entirety as an attachment to this Agenda Item Summary, and it alleges
Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens has a conflict of interest in the form of a financial interest and a
personal interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision in light of her
employment at Colorado State University, which owns the property. The following is an excerpt from
the Complaint summarizing Mr. Frey's and Ms. Grant's concern:
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Agenda Item 4
As current employees of Colorado State University, Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens
should not be participating in the decision making process for the re -zoning of the parcel of
land currently owned by Colorado State University located northwest of Overland Trail and
Dixon Canyon Road (the former site of the Hughes Stadium). Each has both personal
interests and financial interests as defined in Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter
(EXHIBIT 1) because a reasonably prudent person would judge that Mr. Troxell and Ms.
Stephens would realize a direct and substantial benefit different in kind from that experienced
by the general public. Based on these personal and financial interests in the re -zoning of this
parcel of land, Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens should refrain from voting on, attempting to
influence, or otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or
employee.
Please note: attached are documents intended to assist the Board in working through the
various elements of these questions, referred to as "Workbook" and "Flowchart for
Complaint Review".
The Complaint provides argument and description about a number of events and concerns, which
are identified in the attached Workbook document.
City Ethics Provisions:
Generally, the ethics provisions established by the City include City Charter Article IV, Section 9, and
City Code Section 2-568. These are each attached to this Agenda Item Summary for reference by
the Board.
State Ethics Provisions:
In addition, various state laws are commonly considered ethics laws. These include Sections 24-18
101 through 105, Colorado Revised Statutes, Sections 24-18-201 through 206, Colorado Revised
Statutes, Sections 18-8-302 through 308, Colorado Revised Statutes, and Sections 18-8-402 through
409, Colorado Revised Statutes, all provided as attachments to this Agenda Item Summary.
(The language of Article XXIX of the Colorado constitution — also referred to as "Amendment 41,"
provides that home rule municipalities that have adopted local ethics provisions addressing the
topics in that provision are exempt from its application.)
The Board Determination:
The Board is required under the Code to evaluate the Complaint and determine by majority vote
whether to formally investigate the Complaint. In doing so, the Board should consider:
1. Whether the allegations in the Complaint, if true, would constitute a violation of state or local
ethical rules;
2. The reliability and sufficiency of any facts asserted in support of the allegations; and
3. Any other facts or circumstances the Board may consider relevant.
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Agenda Item 4
If the Board determines that the Complaint does not warrant investigation, the Board then directs
staff to send written notice to the complainant of that determination and the reasoning behind it. A
copy of that notice is also sent to the subject of the Complaint and the City Council.
Also attached for your reference is Resolution 2014-107, accepting advisory opinion and
recommendation no. 2014-01 of the Ethics Review Board. At that time, then Councilmember Wade
Troxell had requested and advisory opinion regarding whether he would have a conflict of interest in
continuing to participate in Council discussions and, ultimately, Council's vote, regarding the
proposed new Colorado State University football stadium then under discussion. The conclusion at
that time was that: 1) there was no indication that then Councilmember Troxell would receive any
"foreseeable, measurable" financial benefit, so no financial interest was presented; and 2) there was
no indication that his position of employment or the amount of his compensation would be affected
by his vote or Council's decision or actions with regard to the proposed football stadium, so there
was no "direct and substantial gain or detriment to him and no personal interest was presented.
Summary:
1. If the Board determines that there is no potential violation of state or local ethics laws
under the facts alleged, the Board should make a motion to that effect that explains
the Board's reasoning, and then vote to make that determination. If the Board makes
this determination, no further action is needed on the Complaint (other than the
provision of notice as required in the Code).
2. If the Board determines that the Complaint states a potential a conflict of interest, then
the Board will need to evaluate whether the facts asserted are reliable and sufficient
enough to support the allegation in the Complaint that a violation occurred, making an
investigation of the Complaint appropriate. The Board may have knowledge of
information that contradicts the asserted facts, or there may be a lack of information
needed to form a reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the Complaint
occurred.
3. If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads the
Board to conclude that the Complaint does not merit further investigation, the Board
should identify that information and explain how it affects the Board's decision as to
whether further investigation is warranted.
After the completion of its review of all factors, if it has not already made a determination, the Board
will need to make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further investigation is
warranted, explaining the reasoning for its decision.
Next Steps:
As noted above, if the Board makes this determination, no further action is needed on the Complaint
(other than the provision of notice as required in the Code).
Alternatively, if the Board determines that further investigation is warranted, staff will suggest a
schedule for next steps for the Board to proceed to that phase of the process. At the end of the
Board's review and investigation, if any, the Board will issue an Ethics Opinion stating the outcome
of its action. The Board's Ethics Opinion is then presented to the City Council for consideration and
possible adoption by resolution.
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Agenda Item 4
ATTACHMENTS
1. Email (Complaint) from Nicolas Murphy Frey and Mary Satterfield Grant to Delynn Coldiron, City
Clerk, dated November 14, 2019 with Exhibits 1 - 8.
2. City Code Section 2-569
3. City Charter Article IV, Section 9
4. City Code Section 2-568
5. Sections 24-18-101 through 105, Colorado Revised Statutes
6. Sections 24-18-201 through 206, Colorado Revised Statutes
7. Sections 18-8-302-308, Colorado Revised Statutes
8. Sections 18-8-402-409, Colorado Revised Statutes
9. Workbook for Review of Complaint
10. Flowchart for Complaint Review
11. Resolution 2014-107, Accepting Advisory Opinion and Recommendation No. 2014-01 of the Ethics
Review Board
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I believe that, to the best of my knowledge, information and belief formed after reasonable
reflection, the information given in this ethics complaint is accurate and factual.
I request the City of Fort Collins Ethics Review Board evaluate the information given herein
which includes supplemental evidence, and to take appropriate measures in accordance with
the procedures outlined in the Fort Collins Municipal Code, Section 2-569.
COMPLAINANTS
Nicolas Murphy Frey
1809 Charleston Court
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 215-2826
Mary Satterfield Grant
3427 West Elizabeth Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Phone: (703) 969-9555
COMPLAINEES
Wade O. Troxell
Mayor, City of Fort Collins
Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University
Director, Center for Networked Distributed Energy, Colorado State University
Director, RamLab, Colorado State University
812 Rochelle Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 219-8940
Kristin Stephens
Council Member, City of Fort Collins
Graduate Coordinator, Department of Statistics, Colorado State University
Program Assistant II, Department of Statistics, Colorado State University
1911 Enfield Court
Fort Collins, CO 80526
Phone: (970) 581-7580
EXHIBIT
RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
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ALLEGATIONS
As current employees of Colorado State University, Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens should
not be participating in the decision making process for the re -zoning of the parcel of land
currently owned by Colorado State University located northwest of Overland Trail and Dixon
Canyon Road (the former site of the Hughes Stadium). Each has both personal interests and
financial interests as defined in Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter (EXHIBIT 1) because a
reasonably prudent person would judge that Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens would realize a
direct and substantial benefit different in kind from that experienced by the general public.
Based on these personal and financial interests in the re -zoning of this parcel of land, Mr.
Troxell and Ms. Stephens should refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or
otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or employee.
FACTS
(1) Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens are currently and gainfully employed by Colorado State
University. Mr. Troxell is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department as
well as the director of the Center for Networked Distributed Energy and RamLab (EXHIBIT 2).
Ms. Stephens is the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Statistics and Program
Assistant II in the Department of Statistics (EXHIBIT 3).
(2) Colorado State University is the owner of a parcel of land located northwest of the
intersection of South Overland Trail and Dixon Canyon Road, the former site of the Hughes
Stadium.
(3) The University is attempting to sell this land to a developer (Lennar Homes) via a Purchase
Agreement (EXHIBIT 4).
(4) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically states an "Additional Purchase Price" for
every housing unit sold on the parcel of land, thus incentivizing CSU to achieve the highest
zoning density possible for the developer to gain the highest sale price for said land parcel
(EXHIBIT 4 [Section 1Sa])
(5) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically enumerates a "Preliminary Entitlement
Confirmation" that allows the buyer, Lennar Homes, to walk away from the Purchase
Agreement as well as be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred during its effort to
achieve the minimum number of 600 lots zoned for development on the parcel (EXHIBIT 4
[Section 4d])
(6) The gainful employment of Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens at Colorado State University is
based in part on the University's financial health, which causes them to have a personal
interest in the University's ability to profit from decisions they make while in office.
(7) Specifically Mr. Troxell possess a financial interest in the re -zoning decision being made
concerning the former Hughes Stadium site —the ability to attract top students in mechanical
engineering, develop technologies in the two labs of which he is the director, and potentially
bring these technologies to market hinges on the University's ability to fund these labs and
capital -intensive projects which they undertake.
(8) Mr. Troxell has specifically enumerated his desire to bring University technologies to market
while he is both Mayor of Fort Collins and Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering
Department: "I focus on expanding the research enterprise in the College of Engineering and
linking these efforts to technology transfer, startup companies, strategic industry partnerships,
government relationships and technology -based economic consortia." (EXHIBIT 5)
GOVERNING LAW
The financial success of any business is a key concern of its employees. A financially healthy
business provides job stability, improved benefits, increased financial compensation, and
generally has a greater ability to ensure a positive work environment.
Wade Troxell and Kristin Stephens have a direct personal interest in the financial health of CSU
as their primary employer. There is no plausible argument to the contrary.
Whether or not this personal interest in the financial health of CSU constitutes a conflict
of interest as enumerated in Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter, is determined by the
judgement of a reasonably prudent person that an officer of the government would
realize a direct (1) and substantial (2) benefit different in kind from that experienced by
the general public (3). I will break this litmus test down into its components and show that
each is satisfied by the current situation in which we find Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens.
(1) DIRECT - we see that employees of businesses which have significant financial resources,
especially those in the non-profit sector (which CSU is), generally distribute those funds in
the form of investments in capital and labor. The former may be in the form of improved
facilities, upgraded laboratories, new technology, improved office spaces, entirely new
buildings for residential and commercial purposes, and the like. The latter may be in the
form of employee benefits, increased compensation, recruitment of high-level employees,
increased numbers of assistants, additional support staff and grounds keepers, and the
like. All of these potential investments in capital and labor improve the quality of life of
employees, in a very direct manner.
(2) SUBSTANTIAL - According to the Office of Budgets of CSU, the University spent
$36,093,716 on all line items within "Education and General Research" in 2017-18 and
estimates it will spend just $24,904,798 in the following 2018-19 year (EXHIBIT 6 [page 3]).
This is a drop of 31.0% from one year to the next, and directly impacts all research
activities at the University —an area of the University in which Mr. Troxell is deeply involved.
The successful sale of the Hughes Stadium parcel would almost completely erase that
deficit, just based on the "base price" of $10M that can be read in the portion of the
purchase agreement which has not been redacted.
(3) GENERAL PUBLIC - as described above, the general public, not being employees of
Colorado State University, would not share in, depend upon, nor benefit from the revenue
increase CSU would realize with a successful sale of the Hughes Stadium parcel to Lennar
Homes based on its Purchase Agreement.
ANALYSIS
To further elucidate the situation and possible outcomes, I will describe two mutually
exclusive scenarios and show the substantial economic difference between them for CSU,
and then connect this difference with possible difference in financial outcomes for areas of
CSU in which Mr. Troxel and Ms. Stephens are involved.
SCENARIO 1 - Purchase Agreement Executed
Hughes Stadium parcel is successfully sold to Lennar Homes with at least 650 units of density
(this would be described by the 1/2 RF and 1/2 LMN re -zoning which Mr. Troxel and Ms.
Stephens voted In favor of at the City Council meeting on 11/11/19).
1/2 RF zoning allows for 81 acres of the 161 total to be developed at a maximum density of
one unit per acre, meaning 81 lots total. 1/2 LMN zoning allows for a maximum density of 9
units per acre, or 720 units, erring on the more conservative approach of granting the "odd
acre" in the 161 acres to the less -dense zoning classification. That is a total of 801 units of
housing possible with 1/2 RF clustered and 1/2 LMN.
In this hypothetical scenario, the Purchase Agreement in place for the land would result in
Lennar Homes paying $10M to CSU as a "base rate", another $16,000 per additional lot above
625 up to a total additional of $400,000, and an "Additional Purchase Price" (APP) for every
single Home which is sold to a Homebuyer. That equates to $10,400,000 + APP as a total sale
price.
The APP has been redacted, but with some rudimentary calculations, one may estimate it
conservatively as follows: with a parcel containing 650 Tots at a total value of $10,400,000,
each lot is priced at an average of $16,000. This is the exact additional price to be conveyed
for each home above 625, or to be subtracted for each home under 625—so we have a
logically established "base lot rate" of $16,000. With 161 acres, and assuming clustering and
increased demands for open space and drainage —estimating with a worst -case scenario of
smallest lot size for lowest assumed price —we have a likely 100 acres of land within Hughes
which is devoted specifically to private home plots. That means an average of 0.15 acres per
home, or more likely many homes with 0.25-0.3 acre plots and many multi -family homes with
similar acreage but two to four units on each.
Luxury lots (0.5 acres and up, with comparable neighboring homes valued at over $800,000)
are few and far between in Fort Collins. With research done on Zillow and using their
"Zestimate" calculation, one can determine that most buildable lots of this variety are around
$250,000 each. Because the lots In the Hughes site will be much smaller, but in a pristine and
highly desirable area, one may heavily discount the lot size but assume it generally scales with
that type of $/acre. While real estate professionals will agree that a lot half the size is never half
the cost —it is generally 2/3 of the cost —we will again be conservative in our estimation and
say that the price scales directly with the acreage.
That means that luxury -located land in Fort Collins, similar to that of Hughes —with high -end
neighborhoods The Ponds and Bella Vira located directly to the north —generally sells for about
$400,000 per acre. if we look at an average of 0.15 acre per lot, that equates to $60,000
per lot...much greater than the $16,000 per lot "base rate" which is visible within the
Purchase Agreement, and makes a reasonable person believe that the APP is at least as
much as the base rate, and possibly significantly more.
As a real estate professional, I would estimate the average sale price per lot at $30,000 to
$50,000, since the developer would be required to place improvements, roads, etc. The
calculations above speak to a very significant APP, and the critical reason this matters is
that the DENSITY of the land —the potential total number of lots that may be developed —
very directly and substantially affects the net revenue CSU will realize in its Purchase
Agreement CSU's total revenue from Lennar for 650 built and sold homes would be over
$20,000,000 and possibly over $30,000,000 based on its Purchase Agreement.
SCENARIO 2 - Purchase Agreement Withdrawn
Hughes Stadium parcel is zoned entirely RF, which allows for a maximum of 161 units of
density based on Fort Collins Land Use Code 4.3 (E) (2) (b) assuming maximum density based
on a "clustered" development style and no more than one unit per gross acre of land.
In this scenario, assuming the Purchase Agreement would remain in force, CSU would earn
$10,000,000 base rate MINUS $400,000 for the lower total number of plots (25 lots Tess than
625 multiplied by $16,000 each), and then an APP of 161 lots multiplied by an APP that we
have estimated above at $14,000 to $34,000.
Assuming the best possible scenario for CSU in this case, and also assuming that Lennar
would not back out of the Purchase Agreement as it is specifically entitled to if the zoning
density allowed is less than 600 total units, we calculate a MAXIMUM possible estimated
revenue of just over $15,000,000. This aggregate revenue number is at least 25% less, and
more likely closer to half, of the total revenue CSU would achieve with the higher density partial
LMN zoning that was voted for by Mr. Troxell and Ms. Stephens on 11 /11 /19.
To be sure, however --the actual revenue number achieved would be $0.
This Is because Lennar Homes, officially the second largest home construction company in the
United States (according to trade publication builder.g9m's 2019 ranking "Builder 100 List"), is
not in the business of creating luxury homes. Based on a $15,000,000 sale price to CSU,
Lennar would be looking at a pace of almost $100,000 per plot of land —a very high price for
unimproved land with no roadways or utilities. This kind of per -plot land price for a builder
means that every home constructed would be well over $500,000 to break even, and more
likely closer to $1,000,000 per home.
In the current market, and looking at the high -end average home prices in the 80526 zip code
of Fort Collins, achieving success at scale with that many homes and those prices would be
very unlikely. It's also an endeavor which has no precedent for Lennar Homes in Colorado. Its
numerous developments can be found up and down the Front Range, and generally look as
most people imagine dense new -home developments do: tightly packed large homes on small
land parcels, all facing each other, with little desire to capture the unique aspects of land next
to mountains, topography that creates expansive views, or other "luxury features" that are
more likely found in custom homes.
These home developments are the bread and butter of developers like Lennar, and its
contract with CSU is not subtle in its desire for maximum density. The listed "hurdle
rate", or the rate at which the contract may be voided without penalty, is 600 homes —
this number is almost four times greater than the maximum density allowed by 100% RF
zoning, and would surely cause the Purchase Agreement to fall through...a disastrous
outcome for the financial health of CSU.
As these two scenarios show, CSU stands to profit greatly from the sale of the property to
Lennar with density allocations of over 650 homes, or lose greatly after the failure of a
Purchase Agreement in which much time and energy has been invested. This is not to mention
the fact that a failure of the Purchase Agreement would likely make the land more difficult to
sell to another large developer for the same price premium...and increase the likelihood that
CSU is left looking for a buyer for an extended period of time and at a reduced price.
FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP
Mr. Troxell is the head of both the RamLab and the Center for Networked Distributed Energy at
Colorado State University. As such, he has a financial interest in the money CSU spends on in-
house research, as well as the staff it can devote to supporting grant writing and administrative
activities which all labs must perform.
Mr. Troxell has a history of using CSU as an incubator to help identify and support new
technologies. At the Manufacturing Excellence Center, Mr. Troxell helped bring these
technologies to market. In Mr. Troxell's own words: "He co-founded and directed the
Manufacturing Excellence Center (MEC) at Colorado State University for 10 years. MEC was a
consortium of 41 laboratories and centers focused on improving the competitiveness and
profitability of small to medium-sized manufacturers in Colorado." (EXHIBIT 2)
Ms. Stephens acts as the Graduate Coordinator of CSU's Department of Statistics in its
Graduate School (EXHIBIT 3) and deals with "administration of National Science Foundation
Grant funding" (EXHIBIT 7). In her role as Academic Contact and Admissions Contact within
the CSU Graduate School's Statistics Department (EXHIBIT 8), her goal is to attract the
highest quality students seeking advanced math degrees. The pursuit of that goal is strongly
facilitated by offering the most compelling benefits packages to highly qualified applicants who
may otherwise be looking at more elite universities.
This logical extension of incentives strikes at the heart of her conflict of interest: Ms. Stephens'
job performance and, logically, security and compensation, is strongly tied to CSU's financial
ability to attract and retain the highest level of graduate students.
CSU's research budget is anticipated to drop very significantly in both percentage terms and
gross dollar terms, in an amount that is roughly equivalent to the value of CSU's Purchase
Agreement with Lennar Homes. While this is just one fiscal year, the value to CSU of the
former Hughes Stadium site should not be underestimated. The majority (79.6%) of CSU's
revenue comes in the form of tuition (EXHIBIT 6 [page 13]) and therefore can only increase at
general market rates. The other 20.4% of its revenue equates to a total of $83,689,592
(2017-18 ACTUAL) and is projected to drop to $63,890,847 (2018-19 ESTIMATE). That means
a Hughes land sale would increase non -tuition revenue by possibly 30% to 50%, and would —
by my estimates —entirely make up for the projected decreases in revenue for the University.
The fall in CSU's revenue is almost exactly the same amount as the projected decrease in
overall research funding —a direct correlation and causal relationship which cannot be
ignored. Research funding is the first to get cut when revenue drops, as the majority of
CSU's function is tuition Instruction.
CONCLUSION
It is impossible for any employee of CSU, also in a governmental position of authority, to
decide impartially and without bias upon a re -zoning which might cause their employer
to lose upwards of $20,000,000. The personal and financial conflicts of Mr. Woxell and
Ms. Stephens, as employees of CSU, are too great to ignore.
Based upon the aforementioned facts and analysis presented to the Ethics Review Board, I
respectfully request that my claims of financial and personal conflicts of interest regarding Mr.
Troxell and Ms. Stephens, in relation to the re -zoning of the former site of the Hughes Stadium,
be investigated fully.
I have asserted that a reasonably prudent person would judge that both Complainees would
receive some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced
by the general public depending upon their decision in this re -zoning matter. If the Board
agrees with my assertions and finds sufficient evidence that a (number of) conflict(s) of interest
exist(s), I respectfully request that they issue an Ethics Opinion to the City Council stating this
and allow time for consideration.
While these allegations are being investigated, I respectfully request a delay in the
Council's second reading of the re -zoning matter relating to the former Hughes Stadium
site. Without proper guidance from the Ethics Review Board, a final vote from the City Council
and Mayor could have a shadow of suspicion and doubt cast over it by the general public's
belief that allegations of conflicts of interest were not addressed in the proper manner.
As Wade Troxell stated in the press release from February 10th, 2015 announcing his intent to
run for Mayor, "Narrow ideology without facing real issues won't help us move forward toward
a vibrant future for all in our community." I believe that Fort Collins' elected officials are able to
face the very real issues I have enumerated.
Respectfully submitted to the Ethics Review Board this fourteenth day of November, 2019.
Nicolas Murphy Frey
kart SOr
Mary Satterfield Grant
Exhibit 1
Fort Collins, CO Municipal Code
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Section 9. - Conflicts of interest.
(a) Definitions . For purposes of construction of this Section 9, the following words and
phrases shall have the following meanings:
Business means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise,
association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial
interest shall not include:
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or
as a holder of an ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public
body, when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such business but
entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to the officer, employee or
relative;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or
member of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious,
charitable, fraternal or civic organization in the holdings of such corporation,
association or organization;
(3) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and
conditions to ail similarly situated citizens, regardless of whether such recipient is an
officer, employee or relative;
(4) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially
reasonable loan made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in
such lending institution;
(5) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or
common investment fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder
actively participates in the management of such fund;
(6) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an
insurance company, a depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or
a similar interest -holder, unless the discretionary act of such person, as an officer or
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employee, could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such
policy, deposit or similar interest;
(7) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -
issued securities unless the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or
employee, could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such
securities; or
(8) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the
city for personal services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
Officer or employee means any person holding a position by election, appointment or
employment in the service of the city, whether part-time or full-time, including a member of
any authority, board, committee or commission of the city, other than an authority that is:
(1) established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
(2) governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
(3) expressly exempted from the provisions of this Article by ordinance of the Council.
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the judgment of a
reasonably prudent person, realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or
detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general public. Personal interest
shall not include:.
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board,
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental entity or of a
nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable,
fraternal, or civic organization;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and
conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms
and conditions of his or her employment with the city.
Public body means the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service
area, department or office of the city.
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Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by
the officer or employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in
and sharing with the officer or employee the expenses of the household.
(b) Rules of conduct concerning conflicts of interest.
(1) Sales to the city. No officer or employee, or relative of such officer or employee,
shall have a financial interest in the sale to the city of any real or personal property,
equipment, material, supplies or services, except personal services provided to the
city as an officer or employee, if:
a. such officer or employee is a member of the Council;
b. such officer or employee exercises, directly or indirectly, any decision -making
authority on behalf of the city concerning such sale; or
c. in the case of services, such officer or employee exercises any supervisory
authority in his or her role as a city officer or employee over the services to be
rendered to the city.
(2) Purchases from the city. No officer, employee or relative shall, directly or indirectly,
purchase any real or personal property from the city, except such property as is
offered for sale at an established price, and not by bid or auction, on the same terms
and conditions as to all members of the general public.
(3) Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative has,
a financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or she
is a member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon discovery
thereof, disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the manner
prescribed in subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on, attempting to
influence, or otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or
employee.
(4) Disclosure procedure . If any officer or employee has any financial or personal
interest requiring disclosure under subsection (3) of this section, such person shall
immediately upon discovery thereof declare such interest by delivering a written
statement to the City Clerk, with copies to the City Manager and, if applicable, to the
chairperson of the public body of which such person is a member, which statement
shall contain the name of the officer or employee, the office or position held with the
city by such person, and the nature of the interest. If said officer or employee shall
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discover such financial or personal interest during the course of a meeting or in such
other circumstance as to render it practically impossible to deliver such written
statement prior to action upon the matter in question, said officer or employee shall
immediately declare such interest by giving oral notice to all present, including a
description of the nature of the interest.
(5) Violations . Any contract made in violation of this Section shall be voidable by the
city. if voided within one (1) year of the date of execution thereof, the party obtaining
payment by reason of such contract shall, if required by the city, forthwith return to
the city all or any designated portion of the monies received by such individual from
the city by reason of said contract, together with interest at the lawful maximum rate
for interest on judgments.
(Res. No. 71-12, 2-11-71, approved, election 4-6-71; Ord. No. 155, 1988, 12-20-88, approved, election 3-7-
89; Ord. No. 10, 1997, § 1, 2-4-97, approved, election 4-8-97; Ord. No. 22, 2001, § 2, 2-20-01, approved,
election 4-3-01; Ord. No. 003. 2Q17 , § 2,1-17-17, approved, election 4-4-17)
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Exhibit 2
Contact
www.linkedin.cont/infwacie-
iroxell-28558 i
www.engr.colostate.eciti/researchi
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ww w.engr.coloslate.edu
Inpany
Top Skills
Networking
Expert Witness
Change Management
Wade Troxell
Mayor, City of Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, Colorado
Summary
Dr. Troxell is on the faculty in the Department of Mechanical
Engineering. He is the past Associate Dean for Research and
Economic Development for the College of Engineering at Colorado
State University. He is a Fellow of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and currently serves as the mayor of
the City of Fort Collins.
Dr. Troxell is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of
intelligent robotics and intelligent control of distributed systems. For
his current research, he is Director of the Robotics and Autonomous
Machines Laboratory (RamLab) and the Center for Networked
Distributed Energy (NetEnergy).
Dr. Troxell has been involved in start-up enterprises and Colorado -
based small to medium-sized manufacturing companies. He
co-founded and directed the Manufacturing Excellence Center
(MEC) at Colorado State University for 10 years. MEC was a
consortium of 41 laboratories and centers focused on improving
the competitiveness and profitability of small to medium-sized
manufacturers in Colorado. He co-founded Sixth Dimension, Inc., a
provider of network communications and real-time control technology
for the electric power industry. As President/COO, he led this early -
staged company through three rounds of venture financing totaling
over $18 million involving some of the top U.S. venture capital firms.
He left Sixth Dimension when it was acquired by Comverge, Inc in
2002 Comverge went public in 2007.
Dr. Troxell received his BS degree in Engineering Science in
1980 and his MS and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering at
Colorado State University in 1982 and 1987 respectively. After he
completed his doctorate, he was a NATO Postdoctoral Fellow in the
Department of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Edinburgh University for
1987 to 1988.
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Experience
City of Fort Collins
Mayor
2015 - Present
Fort Colllins, Colorado
Served as City Council member, District 4, from April 2007 to April 2015.
Colorado State University
Associate Department Head for Development and Engagement,
Mechanical Engineering
1985 - Present
Fort Collins, Colorado Area
Colorado State University
Associate Dean for Research and Economic Development, College of
Engineering
2004 - December 2014 (10 years)
Fort Collins, Colorado Area
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Past Senior VP - Knowledge and Community
2004 - 2007 (3 years)
Sixth Dimension
President/COO
1997 - December 2001 (4 years)
Fort Collins. Colorado Area
Education
HBX 1 Harvard Business School
Bloomberg Harvard City Leadershp Initiative • (2017 - 2018)
Colorado State University
BS, Engineering Science • (1975 - 1980)
Colorado State University
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Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Colorado State University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering
The University of Edinburgh
NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship, Artificial Intelligence
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Exhibit 3
Contact
www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-
stephens-71070532
Top Skills
Fundraising
Public Speaking
Advertising
Honors -Awards
Outstanding Achievethent Award
4-H Gold Clover Leader Award
2017 Woman of Vision
Kristin Stephens
Mayor Pro Tem/City Councilmember at City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
Experience
City of Fort Collins
Mayor Pro Tem/City Councilmember
April 2019 - Present
• Set the City Council Agenda as a member of the Leadership Planning Team
• Preside over meetings when the mayor is absent.
• Serve as Chair of the Poudre Fire Authority, and Chair of the Ethics Review
Board. Member of the Ad Hoc Total Compensation Committee, and liaison to
the CDBG, Retirement Committee, Transportation Board and Youth Board.
Serve on the National League of Cities Human Development Committee.
• Appointed to serve as the City's representative to the North Front Range
Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the North 1-25 Coalition. Work on
planning and funding of regional transportation projects.
Colorado State University
Graduate Coordinator- Dept of Statistics
September 2011 - Present
Poudre Fire Authority
Chair
August 2019 - Present
City of Fort Collins
City Councilmember
April 2015 - April 2019 (4 years 1 month)
Elected on April 7, 2015.
Vice Chair of Poudre Fire Authority, Futures Committee, Ethics Committee,
Liaison to CDBG, Women's Commission, Art in Public Places, Parking
Advisory Board. Chair of Election Code Committee
Colorado State University- Department of Statisics and Department
of Mathematics
Statistics Assistant/Grant Coordinator
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September 2006 - September 2011 (5 years 1 month)
Youth Orchestra of the Rockies
Executive Director
2005 - 2006 (1 year)
Planned and coordinated all auditions, rehearsals, and performances for
Youth Orchestra and Junior Strings. Created public relations materials
including fliers, posters, mailings and advertisements. Responsible for
fundraising including silent auction, direct mail and grant writing.
Colorado State University
Manager-CSU Bookstore
1998 - 2000 (2 years)
Barnes & Noble
Assistant Manager
1995 - 1998 (3 years)
Stone Lion Bookstore
Manager
1990 -1995 (5 years)
Hunter's Books
Manager
1989 - 1990 (1 year)
Education
Colorado State University
BA, History • (1995)
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Exhibit 4
PURCHASE AND SALE 8GREEMENT
[Hughes Stadium Redevelopment)
THIS PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"), the Effective Date of which is
January 31 , 2019, is entered into by the STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE OF COLORADO,
now known as the BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ("Seller") and LENNAR
COLORADO, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company ("Buyer"). Buyer and Seller will
sometimes be referred to herein individually as a "Party" or together as "Parties").
RECITALS
A. Seller is the owner of that certain real property located at 201 1 South Overland
Trail, Fort Collins, Colorado, which was formerly the location of Hughes Stadium (the
"Property").
B. Seller wishes to sell to Buyer the Property and Buyer wishes to purchase from
Seller the Property, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, which form a substantive
part of this Agreement, and Of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreement of the Parties
set forth in this Agreement, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged. Buyer
and Seller do hereby agree as follows:
1. Definitions. Capitalized terms that are not defined when first used in this
Agreement have the meanings set forth below.
(a) Additional Purchase Price: As defined in Section 15(a).
(b)
(c)
(d)
Additional Title Matter- As defined in Section 6(g).
Affiliate: As defined in Section I8(d).
Authorities: All federal, state and local governmental and
quasigovernniental agencies, bodies, entities, boards and
authorities that have jurisdiction over the Property, the
furnishing of utilities or other services to the Property, or
the subdivision, improvement, development, occupancy,
sale or use of the Property.
(e) None.
(D Buyer's Entitlement Costs: As defined in Section 3(d).
(g) Buyer's Entitlement Work Product: As defined in Section 4(d).
SIY; City of Fort Collins.
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(1) Closes: The act of settlement of the purchase and sale of the Lots at which Seller conveys title
to Buyer by delivery of a deed and Buyer delivers the Purchase Price to Seller. The Parties
contemplate that there will be one Closing. ,
0) Closing Date: As defined in Section 5(a).
(k) Commitment: As defined in Section 6(a).
(1)Confidentipl information: As defined in Section 17(a).
(m)
CORA: As defined in Section 17(c).
(n) Deposit: Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00), as more particularly
specified in Section 3(a).
Disclosing Party: As defined in Section 7(a).
District•. As defined in Section 4(g).
Documents; As defined in Section 4(c).
Effective Date: The date on which both Parties have delivered to the other a fully executed
original of this Agreement. The Effective Date shall be filled in above upon establishment
of the Effective Date.
(s) Escrow Agent or Title Company: Fidelity National Title Company, 3500 John F. Kennedy
Pkwy., Ste. 100, Fort Collins, co 80525.
(t)Existing Survey: As defined in Section 6(e).
(u) Period: The period beginning on the Effective Date and expiring on 5:00 p.m. MDT, on the
ninetieth (90th) day after the Effective Date.
(v) Financial Rcpjds: As defined in Section 15(d).
(w) final Plat: As defined in Section 4(e).
(x) Home: The home types that Buyer intends to build on the Lots.
(y) Jndemniftecl Party: As defined in Section 4(c).
(z) Initial Concept Plan: Buyer's initial concept plan for development of the Hughes
Subdivision as set forth in the Response to Hughes Stadium Master Developer RFP dated
June 8, 2018.
(aa) Initial Title Materi*.• As defined in Section 6(a).
(bb) Legal Requirements: The rules, regulations, laws, ordinances, standards, approved plans
and other requirements of the Authorities.
(cc) loetter or Credit: As defined in Section 3(a).
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(dd) L: A proposed number Of six hundred twenty-five (625) lots, which may be increased or
decreased pursuant to the Final Plat as described herein, to be developed as townhomes,
paired homes and detached single family residences.
(ee) Material Event Termination Notice: As defined in Section 7.
(ff) Muximcim Seller Liability: As defined in Section 14(b)
(gg) : As defined in Section 15(b).
(hh)Outside Closine pate: 5:00 p.m. MDT, October 30, 2020, at which time
this Agreement shall automatically terminate if Closing has not been
consummated before such time. Upon such termination, the Parties
shall have such rights and responsibilities as are otherwise set forth
in this Agreement.
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(ii) : Permitted Exceptions: As defined in Section 6(h).
(ii)Preliminary. ntitlement Confirmation: As defined in Section
(kk) Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation Deadline: As defined in
Section 4(d).'
(11) Preliminary Entitlement Reimbursement: As defined in Section
4(d).
(mm) Project Approvals: As defined in Section 4(e).
(nn) EssLAppaegLE.iE.iQd: As,defined in Section 40.
(00) Project Docturicptc As defined in Section 4(e).
Property: The parcel of real property currently ,containing
approximately one hundred sixty-one (161) acres located at 201 1
South Overland Trail, City of Fort Collins, Larimer County,
Colorado, as more particularly described and depicted on Exhibit A
attached hereto, including Seller's interest, if any, in all mineral, oil,
gas, gravel, geothermal, and ground water, rightsop«urtenant
(PP)
(qq)
thereto; together with all contracts and contract rights, studies,
materials and plans, including architectural, landscaping, grading,
and other plans; specifications and reports applicable to the Lots; all
easements, rights of 'way,` permits. approvals, privileges and
entitlements appurtenant thereto and all right, title and interest' in
and to' all streets and water courses adjacent to, abutting or serving
the real property.
The proposed development of the Property into a desired number Of
six hundred twenty-five (625) Lots,' to be developed into 'single
family detached, paired, and townhome Homes, with plans for low
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maintenance Homes and "Next Gen" Homes, together with planned
significant trail systems, parks and open space tracts, with a central
civic park to memorialize the former Hughes Stadium, and
associated retail uses, to be known as the "Hughes Subdivision".
(rr) Purchase Pcie•. The amount to be paid to Seller as provided in
Section 3(b).
(SS) Representative* As defined in Section 17(a).
(tt) ReciDieng: As defined in Section 17(a).
(uu) Retail Closing: The closing between Buyer or its successor and a
third -party homebuyer of a Lot with a completed Home thereon.
(vv) Sales Price(s): The purchase price for a Home(s) paid by a third
party homebuyer at a Retail Closing, based upon the closing
settlement statement (formerly known as a "HUD -I '). (ww)
Suitability Notice: As defined in Section 4(b).
(xx) Title Review Period: As defined in Section 6(c).
(yy) Updated Survey; As defined in Section 6(e).
(ZZ) Warrant! Expiration ate: As defined in Section 14(b).
2.Purchase and Sple. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement,
Seller agrees to sell to Buyer, and Buyer agrees to purchase from Seller, the Property in fee
simple.
3.Depositi Purchase Price.
(a)Deliyery of Degosit. Within five (5) business days after the Effective
Date, Buyer shall deliver to Escrow Agent the Deposit by wire transfer, or at Buyer's election,
shall deliver to Escrow Agent the Deposit in the form of a letter of credit issued by
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or the benefit of Seller in the form attached hereto as X It (t e tter re It t uyer fails to deliver the
Suitability Notice as provided in Section 4(b), prior to the end of the Feasibility Period, then this
Agreement shall automatically terminate as of the end of the Feasibility Period and Escrow Agent
shall immediately return the Deposit to Buyer at such time. After delivery of the Suitability Notice.
the Deposit shall be nonrefundable to Buyer except as expressly provided in Sections 6(g)(ii), 7, 8,
9, 1 1(b) and I I(d) of this Agreement. The Deposit shall be held by Escrow Agent in escrow, with
any cash portion held in a separate, federally -insured interest bearing account(s), and the interest
shall be considered pan of the Deposit. The Deposit shall not be credited against the Purchase
Price, unless during the term Of this Agreement the Letter Of Credit is substituted or replaced with
a cash deposit, and then only in the amount held by the Escrow Agent and applied at Closing. If
this Agreement is terminated by Buyer pursuant to Sections 4(b), 4(d), 4(e), 6(g)(ii), 7, 8, 9, 1 1(b)
and I I(d), the Deposit then held by Escrow Agent shall be returned to Buyer by Escrow Agent,
and, except as otherwise provided herein, thereafter, all further rights and obligations of the Parties
under this Agreement shall terminate.
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(b)Eurcbase Price. The Purchase Price for the Property payable at Closing
shall be Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00) ("Purchase Price"). and shall be adjusted prior to
Closing as follows:
(1)based upon the number of Lots contained in the Final
Plat, if fewer than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots are approved in the Final Plat, then
the Purchase Price would be reduced on a pro rata basis in the amount of Sixteen
Thousand Dollars (S 16,000.00) per Lot less than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots, up
‘to a maximum reduction equivalent to Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00); (ii)
if more than sixty hundred twenty-five (625) Lots are approved in the Final Plat then the
Purchase Price would be increased , by the amount of Sixteen Thousand Dollars
($16,000.00) per Lot more than sixty hundred twenty-five (625),Lots; and (iii) if the City
allows a reduction of the amount of drainage areas in the Project from those currently
shown on Buyer's Initial Concept Plan, then the Purchase Price would be increased by
Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000.00) for each such additional Lot more than sixty hundred
twenty-five (625) Lots caused as a result of the reduction of the drainage areas in the
Project; and
(ii)Buyer's . Entitlement Costs up to a maximum of Four
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) shall be applied as a credit against the Purchase
Price, provided that Buyer shall deliver to Seller paid invoices with reasonable backup
documentation.
(c)Additional Purchase Price.' In addition to the Purchase Price, from and
after Closing, Buyer shall pay Seller the Additional Purchase Price specified in Section 15 below.
(d)Entitleruent and matting Costs. The Parties acknowledge and agree that
the Purchase Price is based upon the Final Plat pursuant to the Project Documents receiving final,
unappealable approval by the applicable Authorities, together with recordation thereof, on or
before Closing for a minimum of six hundred twenty five (625) Lots, subject to adjustment
pursuant to Section 3(b) (or if appeal is taken, such appeal has been resolved to the commercially
reasonable satisfaction of Buyer). Buyer shall be responsible for all costs of
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preparation and submittal of the Final Plat and Project Documents, and to pay any fees imposed by
the Authorities as a condition to final approval of Final Plat and Project Documents and the costs
charged by the County Clerk and Recorder for recordation of the Final Plat, and any park and
school dedication fees imposed by the Authorities at or before recordation Of the Final Plat to the
extent not satisfied by open space and school dedications in the Final Plat, and any traffic impact
fees or other fees or charges imposed by the Authorities at recordation of the Final Plat, expressly
including any raw water requirements and City -required water resource or water capital fees. Buyer
agrees to be solely responsible for such costs of rezoning, platting and engineering costs Of
preparation and submittal Of the Final Plat and Project Documents incurred by Buyer (collectively,
"Buyer's Entitlement Costs"). During the Feasibility Period, Buyer will present Buyer's Initial
Concept Plan to the City for preliminary review and feedback.
4. Preliminary Magers.
(a)FFasil4iljty Study. Buyer shall have the right during the Feasibility Period,
to investigate title and to make such investigations, studies and tests with respect to the Property
as Buyer deems necessary or appropriate to determine the feasibility of purchasing the Property.
Buyer acknowledges and Seller hereby agrees that Buyer will, during the Feasibility Period and
prior to Closing, have the opportunity to make "Investigations, Tests and Surveys", as hereinafter
defined, on the Property, to satisfy itself that the Property is satisfactory for Buyer's intended use.
"Investigations, Tests and Surveys" means, °without limitation, the following: (i), inspecting,
surveying, making engineering, environmental and architectural studies, testing the soil and
otherwise determining the condition of the Property; (ii) reviewing all Documents received from
Seller • under Section 4(c), all subdivision. zoning, and building code ordinances, rules and
regulations of the City and applicable Authorities and the State of Colorado; (iii) determining that
utilities, including, but without limitation, water, gas, electricity, telephone and cable television
services, can be made available to adequately serve the improvements which are intended to be
constructed on the Property; (iv) determining that there is or shall be adequate access to serve the
Homes and retail spaces that Buyer intends to construct on !the Property; (v) I determining the
nature, magnitude, and times due Of atl taxes, fees, charges, system development fees, tap fees,
and Other costs which are or may be imposed upon the Property or Buyer by any utilitycompany
or government or quasi -government agency; (vi) determining the adequacy of water and sewer
taps for the Property and service of same; (vii) determining the number, size and location of the
Lots and retail spaces by submittal of a land plan to the City; and (viii) determining all other
matters regarding the Property and the development thereof which Buyer deems, appropriate.
However, Buyer shall not engage in any physically invasive testing or inspections without Seller's
prior written consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Seller wilt permit Buyer's
consultants to contact the applicable Authorities in order to investigate the Property. Buyer will
be fully responsible for payment of Buyer's consultant fees,.costs and charges with respect to any
such investigation. Buyer's obligation to purchase the Property is specifically. contingent and
conditional upon Buyer being satisfied in its sole and subjective discretion that the Property can
be developed for the Project and that there are no impediments to the development of the
Property for the Project, which would make it unprofitable, impracticable or infeasible to
purchase and develop the Property for Buyer's intended use.
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(b)Jeasibility Period. Buyer shall have until expiration of the Feasibility
Period to satisfy itself, in its sole and subjective discretion, with respect to the conditions set forth
in this Section 4. It shall be conclusively presumed that Buyer is dissatisfied with the conditions
set forth in this Section 4, and the Agreement shall automatically terminate and Buyer's Deposit
shall be returned by Escrow Agent unless Buyer gives written notice to Seller Of its waiver of the
conditions set forth in this Section 4 (the 'Suitability Notice") prior to expiration of the Feasibility
Period. In addition, at any time prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period, Buyer may, in its sole
discretion, for any reason or for no reason. terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller.
Upon any such termination of this Agreement, Buyer's Deposit shall be immediately returned to
Buyer, and thereafter no Party hereto shall have any further obligation or liability to the other with
respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement except for Buyer's obligations pursuant
to Sections 4(c) and 12 hereof, which shall survive termination of this Agreement. Except as
otherwise provided herein, no examination of the Property will be deemed to constitute a waiver or
relinquishment on Buyer's part of its rights to rely on the express . covenants, representations,
warranties and agreements of Seller in this Agreement.
(c)Righ$ of Entry. During the Feasibility Period and thereafter until this
Agreement is terminated, Seller shall permit Buyer, its employees, agents, contractors and
subcontractors (after giving Seller reasonable prior notice identifying the purpose of Buyer's entry)
to enter upon the Property and while thereon make surveys, take measurements, perform soil test
borings or other tests of surface and subsurface conditions, make engineering, environmental and
other studies and inspect the Property. However, Buyer shall not engage in any physically invasive
testing or inspections without Seller's prior written consent. Seller has made available to Buyer all
material reports, surveys, tests, studies, assessments and other information regarding the Property
that are in Seller's possession or control to facilitate Buyer's due diligence review of the Property
(the "Documents"). Buyer shall (i) keep the Property free of any liens or third party claims
resulting therefrom; (ii) defend, indemnify and hold harmless Seller and each of Seller's employees
and agents, and Seller's affiliates' employees and agents (each an "Indemnified Party") from and
against any and all claims, causes of action, costs (including reasonable attorneys' fees), losses,
liability, or awards of any kind or nature incurred by Seller and/or an Indemnified Party caused by
Buyer's entry into the Property, excluding negligent acts of Seller and pre-existing conditions in
the Property not otherwise exacerbated by Buyer's entry, (iii) restore as nearly as practicable such
portion of the Property damaged by Buyer's entry to substantially its condition immediately before
such exercise, and (iv) maintain general liability insurance from the date hereof naming Seller as
an additional insured, covering Buyer's activities on the Property in the minimum amount of
$2,000,000 combined single limit for death, bodily injury and property damage, with companies
and in a form reasonably satisfactory to Seller. The terms of subjections 4(eXi) to 4(cXiii) for the
benefit of Seller shall survive the Closing or earlier termination of this Agreement.
(d)Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation. During the Feasibility Period,
Buyer shall use commercially reasonable, diligent and good faith efforts to satisfy itself, in Buyer's
reasonable detennination, that the City will approve the final Project Approvals (as defined below)
for a minimum of six hundred (600) Lots (the "Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation").
Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation shall include preliminary approval at a public hearing, and
support by City Council or the Planning and Zoning Board at a preapplication hearing. Buyer shall
use commercially reasonable, good faith efforts to notify Seller in advance of any meetings or
telephone conferences with City representatives that in any way pertain to its pursuit of the
Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation, and shall afford Seller the opportunity to have a
representative present. if, despite commercially reasonable, diligent and good faith efforts, Buyer
is unable to obtain a Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation or before ninety (90) days after
expiration of the Feasibility Period (the "Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation Deadline"), and
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elects to terminate this Agreement by written notice to Seller on or before the Preliminary
Entitlement Confirmation Deadline, as a result thereof, Buyer's Deposit shall be immediately
returned to Buyer and Seller shall reimburse Buyer for Buyer's actual out-of-pocket costs and
expenses incurred in connection with its efforts to obtain the Preliminary Entitlement Confirmation
(and not for other Feasibility Period matters) in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($400,000.00), as evidenced by paid invoices with reasonable backup documentation (the
"Preliminary Entitlement Reimbursement"). Within ten (I0) business days after payment by Seller
of the Preliminary Entitlement Reimbursement to Buyer, Buyer shall deliver or cause to be
delivered, copies Of all of Buyer's Entitlement Work
Product (as hereinafter defined). For purposes of this Section 4(d), "Buyer's Entitlement Work
Product" means all site planning, development, platting and public improvement plans prepared by
Buyer related to the Project, including any application materials related to the Preliminary
Entitlement Confirmation or the Project Approvals, but not including Buyer's proprietary, privileged,
or confidential information or Home plans. Buyer shall (a) take such actions and pay any legitimate
outstanding sums as may be necessary to preclude any claim against Seller or the Property for any
sums owing for the preparation of Buyer's Work Product, and (b) use reasonable efforts to obtain
within ten (10) business days after Seller gives Buyer its written request, such consents as may be
reasonably necessary to enable Seiler to utilize Buyer's Work Product; provided, that Buyer shall not
be responsible for any party or consultant's refusal to provide any such consent. Buyer's Work
Product shall otherwise be assigned "as is," without any representation or warranty by Buyer with
respect to the accuracy or completeness of its contents. To the extent Buyer's Work Product can be
assigned, Buyer's Work Product shall be deemed assigned to Seller upon the termination of this
Agreement under this Section without the execution of any additional documents. The foregoing
terms for the benefit of Seller shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
(e)Project Approvqls. From and after the Effective Date, Buyer, at its sole
cost and expense, shall use commercially reasonable, diligent and good faith efforts to obtain all
necessary approvals from the City and all other applicable Authorities on or before that date which
is twelve (12) months after the Effective Date (the "Project Approval Period") for the following: (i)
a PUD, with applicable zoning overlay: (ii) a Subdivision Improvement Agreement for the Project;
(iii) a Final Development Plan for the Property; (iv) a final plat or plats for the Property in
connection with Buyer's development of the Project to be recorded in the Clerk and Recorder's
Office of the County of Larimer; and (v) engineering and construction drawings and plans related
thereto (collectively, the "Final Plat") (all of which will be referred to collectively as the "Project
Documents"). The approval by applicable Authorities of the Project Documents, shall be referTed
to herein as the "Project Approvals." If required by the City, the Project Documents will be
submitted to the Authorities under Seller's name as owner of the Property. The Parties
acknowledge that Ray Baker will represent Seller on behalf of the Project and shall support,
cooperate and assist Buyer in obtaining the Project Approvals, at no out-of-pocket cost to Seller;
provided, however, that Buyer will be the "front" spokesperson for the Project with the City and
will liaison with the City on behalf Of the Project. Buyer agrees to use commercially reasonable
efforts to keep Seller reasonably informed of the status of its efforts to obtain the Project
Approvals. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Closing shall be conditioned on Buyer's
ability to obtain the Project Approvals on or before the expiration of the Project Approval Period.
In the event Buyer is unable to obtain approval of the Project Documents, despite using diligent
efforts, prior to the expiration of the Project Approval Period for reasons beyond Buyer's
reasonable control, Buyer may elect to either (i) terminate this Agreement upon written notice to
Seller prior to the expiration of the Project Approval Period and thereafter the Parties shall have no
further rights or obligations hereunder. except for those which expressly survive termination, or (ii)
waive its contingency in writing prior to the expiration Of the Project Approval Period to obtain
the Project Approvals and proceed to Closing, and this Agreement remains in full force and effect,
or (iii) request in writing within twenty (20) days before the expiration of the Project Approval
Period a one-time extension of the Project Approval Period and the Closing Date for a period of
time not to exceed ninety (90) days. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Buyer will not be obligated to
fund or continue with the entitlement and platting process if, in Buyer's sole but reasonable
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discretion, Buyer determines during the Project Approvals Period that the City will not approve the
Final Plat in conformance with Buyer's initial Concept Plan.
(f)Seller Review. A draft of the Project Documents shall be submitted by
Buyer to Ray Baker, at rbaker9217(ibiiaikCom,' on behalf of Seller, for Seller's approval, not to be
unreasonably withheld before submitting the same to The • City.' A courtesy copy of the Project
Documents shall be sent concurrently to general.counsgl@coloradostite.edu: Seller shall have'ten
(10) business days after each such submittal to provide written notice' Of any objections to same,
and if Seller does not provide a written 'objection within Such '10 business 'day period, then it shall
be deemed that Seller has approved such submittal. After such approval or deemed approval' by
Seller, Buyer shall not revise the form of the Project Documents in a material way without
obtaining Seller's prior approval' not' to` be. unreasonably withheld or delayed. Upon approval by
Seller,' Buyer shall submit the draft Project Documents the City. Notwithstanding anything to' the
contrary contained in this Agreement, Buyer shall be solely responsible for the timely -payment of
all fees assessed by the City relating to the Project Documents and any other development of the
Project as required pursuant to • the Project Documents, including, Without ` limitation, `all
application and permit fees,'site planning, engineering costs,'and `recording costs and any and all
school fees assessed at Final Plat,' land dedication fees; district fees, cashin=lieu`payments, City
financial 'assurances' and .any'other fee related 'thereto; it being expressly: agreed to by the Parties
that Seller 'shall not be responsible for the payment of any' such fees' or for any penalties resulting
from Buyer's failure to timely pay any such fees.
(g)Dishict. Seller hereby acknowledges and agrees that Buyer may elect, and
hereby retains the right, -at its sole and d 'absolute discretion any time ,after Buyer his delivered its
Suitability Notice to create a new metropolitan district controlled initially by Buyer or its
Affiliates, to which the Project will not be subject until after Closing for the PUQOse of funding
public improvements and/or provide covenant enforcement and maintenance services for the
Project as approved by. the City (the "District").. Upon the inclusion of the Property within the
boundaries of such District after. Closing, the Project shall be subject : to :any .and all levies and
facilities fees,assessed aSainst the Project from such District. Any agreements or documents
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carrying out the intent of this Section may be recorded against the Project at Closing,• but not prior to
Closing. Subject 'to the terms Of this Section,. Seller will nOt Object or otherwise challenge inclusion
of the Property now or in the future,into the District. However, Seller will not actively participate in
Buyer's efforts to obtain approval -of the District by, the ,City.. The, Parties further acknowledge and
agree that the Closing shall not be conditioned on Buyer's ability to obtain approval of the District by
the City. l 1 c i i 1
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(h)Siens: Sales 1 ai.ter: Storag oe f Equipment. After the end lof the (Feasibility
Period_. for so longas Buyer has not terrninated this Agreerent,.Buyer shall have the right to place
.,signs, and a sales trailer on,the Property. and to conduct marketing, activities thereon solely in
!elation -to' development Of the Project, fall in accordance with the applicable Legal Requirements,
and approved by;Seller, such approval not to be unreasonably'withheld or delayed. Seller shall also
provide, at no cost to Buyer, adequate space on the Property, for. storage of construction equipment
and materials that Buyer and its contractors and their subcontractors may, from tune to time require
•solely in relation to developme•nt• of the Project. ,Such space shall be located in an area mutually
•acceptable to Buyer,and.Seller. In connection with Buyer's.exer iise,of its rights hereunder, Buyer
shall comply with all requirements as set forth in Section 4(cXi) to (iv). ;
(i)Attainable Housing.. During theFeasibility Period, Buyer and Seller shall
use commercially reasonable, good faith effons to reaych agreement regarding an allocation of a
portion of the Property, for the development of attainable housing.
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(a)Closing ' shall take place within ten (10) business days after the final,
unappealable approval by the applicable Authorities of the Project Documents (or if appeal is
taken, such appeal has been resolved to the commercially reasonable satisfaction of the Buyer) and
recordation of the Final Plat, but in no event later than the Outside Closing Date (the "Closing
Date"). Closing shall occur through an escrow with Escrow Agent, whereby Seller. Buyer and their
attomeys need not be physically present at the Closing and may deliver documents by overnight air
courier or other means. The Parties acknowledge that Buyer requires five (5) business days to wire
the Purchase Price after approval of the Closing settlement statement.
(b)Subject to the adjustments provided for herein, any credit of the cash
portion of the Deposit at Closing as provided in Section 3(a) and a credit at Closing of Buyer's
Entitlement Costs in accordance with Section 3(bXii), Buyer shall pay at Closing the Purchase
Price by cashier's or title company check or wired funds.
(c)Upon delivery of the Purchase Price, the Parties shall execute,
acknowledge, and deliver the Closing documents set forth on gxhibit 1D.
(d)Each Party shall execute, acknowledge, enseal and deliver, after the
Effective Date, including at or after Closing, such further reasonable and customary assurances,
instruments and documents as the Escrow Agent may reasonably request in order to fulfill the
intent of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.
(e)All real estate taxes, and ail other public or governmental charges and
public or private assessments against the Property which are or may be payable on an annual basis
(including metropolitan district, sanitary commission, benefit charges, liens or encumbrances for
sewer, water, drainage or other public improvements whether completed or commenced on or prior
to the Effective Date or subsequent thereto), shall be adjusted and prorated between the Parties as
of the day prior to Closing and paid by Seller at Closing (as a credit to Buyer) and shall from and
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after Closing be assumed and paid by Buyer, whether or not assessments have been levied as of the
date of Closing. Any tax proration based on an estimate shall be final. The obligation to adjust shall
survive Closing.
(f)The cost of documentary stamps, transfer taxes and recording fees shall be
paid by Buyer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Seller shall pay at Closing, without any contribution
from Buyer, (i) any agricultural land, recapture, or roll -back tax due in connection with the
conveyance or deed under any Authority's law, regulation or ordinance (or any similar tax or
assessment), ,and (ii) the cost of preparing release documents, if any, and the recording thereof for
any lien releases required to be obtained by Seller in order to convey title to the Property in
accordance with Section 6.
7. ' Title •and Survey.
(a)Commitnient. Within • ten (10) days following the Effective Date, Escrow
Agent shall, at Seller's cost, deliver; to Buyer, with a copy to Buyer's counsel, a title insurance
commitment, with best available copies of all . exceptions evidencing title to the Property
(coIlectively,. the "Commitment") by the Title Company. The original Commitment and any
Existing Survey (as defined below), are refeffed to as the "Initial Title. Materials". The list of
Permitted Exceptions shall be attached hereto as Exhibit E prior to expiration of thc Feasibility
Period as provided in, Section 6(h).
(b)Form of Commitment. The Commitment shall be in the amount of the
Purchase Price and shall be updated as provided in Section 6(d), and,shall be for. an ALTA Form
2006 extended. coverage owner's title policy, ,with all, standard pre-printed exceptions deleted,
provided that Buyer shall be responsible ; for any updates to the Existing Survey required by the
Title Company to delete the so-called "standard title exceptions." ;
(c)Title Review. Buyer shall have until the date that is thirty. (30) days after
receipt by Buyer of the Initial Title Materials to review the Commitment and any Survey (the Title
Review Period'.').' If Buyer determines that there are title exceptions or : matters shown on the
Survey other than those_deemed, to be acceptable to Buyer, Buyer shall notify, Seller, in writing, of
such title defects during the Title Review Period (the "Buyer's Title Objection Notice") and Seller
shall have the right, within ten (10) days after receiving such notice, to . elect: (i) to cure the title
defect at Seller's cost and expense, or, (ii) not to cure such defect (the "Seller's Title Response
Notice").. Seller's failure to notify Buyer in writing within the stated time frame shall be deemed
Seller's election not to. cure. if Seller elects to cure, Seller shall use its commercially reasonable
efforts -to ' do so prior to Closing, and provide Buyer with an , update, to .the . Commitment
demonstrating that the title defects have been cured. If Seller :fails to timely cure or elects not to
cure, then Buyer shall be entitled to elect :to terminate this Agreement or waive such defect by
delivery of written notice to Seller on orbefore the date that is ten (10) days after the date on which
Seller's Title Response Notice was due, and if Buyer elects to terminate, Buyershall be entitled to
the return of the Deposit. If Buyer fails to timely. deliver its written waiver pursuant to the
preceding sentence, this Agreement shall be_ deemed terminated and Buyer. shall be entitled to the
prompt return Of its Deposit. Buyer shall not be required to object to mechanics Liens, mortgages,
or deeds of trust caused by Seller, and the Parties agree that such items will be released at Seller's
expense as of Closing.
(dXJpdpged Commitment. The Commitment shall be updated, together with
legible copies of any additional matters identified therein, and shall be delivered to Buyer no less
than ten (10) days before the Closing Date, unless there are no additional matters listed as Schedule
B-2 exceptions in which case the update may be delivered at the Closing. Unless caused by Buyer
or its employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, if any updated Commitment discloses any
new requirement, defect, encumbrances or other adverse matter that is not a Permitted Exception,
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then Buyer shall notify Seller in -writing of the new title defects on or: before Closing. The
procedures : set forth in . Section 6(c) shall be; applicable to any such new title defect, and if
necessary, the Closing Date shall be extended accordingly.
(e),Survey. Within five (5) days following the Effective Date, Seller shall
deliver the most recent ALTANSPS survey of the Property • ("Existing ,Survey") to Buyer. Buyer
shall have the right, but not the obligation, at Buyer's sole cost and expense, to obtain an update to
the Existing Survey ("Updated Survey" and together with the Existing Survey, the 'Survey"), which
such update,if obtained, shall be certified to Buyer, Sellerand the Title Company, and otherwise in
form sufficient to insure deletion of the standard preprintedexceptions on the title policy.
(f)Survev Review. In the event the Survey reflects easements, encroachments,
rights -of -way, roads, lack of access, deficiencies, overlaps, gaps or gores between any parcels
included within the Property or between the Property and any adjoining streets or roads, or other
defects not contained in the Permitted Exceptions to title or other matters which preclude the use of
the Property for the purposes set forth in this Agreement, then Buyer shall notify Seller, in writing,
of such survey defects . during the Title • Review Period (the "Survey Objections"). Survey
Objections shall be considered as defects in title and Seller shall •have the same rights and duties
relating to the remedy of such survey defects as are provided in Section b(c) pertaining to the
remedy of title defects. The procedures relating to the raising and curing of Survey Objections shall
be the same procedures as are provided in Section 6(c) pertaining to title defects.
• (g)hdditional Title Matters. For the purposes of this Agreement, an
"Additional Title Matter" 'is any encumbrance 'on. or defect in, title to' the Property that is not a
Permitted Exception and that` was not disclosed in the Initial Title Materials (including, without
limitation, matters shown on any Survey), which was mit'caused by Buyer or its employees, agents,
contractors or subcontractors; and the "Interim Period" refers'to the period of time that is between:
(A) the expiration of the Feasibility Period, and (B) Closing Date. If at any time during the Interim
Period,"Buyer obtains knowledge (through an update to the Commitment or the Survey, the closing
Commitmentor otherwise) of any Additional Title Matter which is objectionable to Buyer, Buyer
shall give Seller written notice (an 'Objection Notice") of its objection to the Additional Title Matter
no later than five (5)'business'days after the date on 'which Buyer receives written notice of such
Additional Title Matter. Any such Additional Title'Matter for which Buyer does not deliver a timely
Objection Notice, shall be deemed to have been accepted by Buyer , and shall be a Permitted
Exception. Seller shall use commercially reasonable efforts to, within five (5) business days after
receipt of an Objection Notice for an Additional Title Matter caused by Seller, its employees, agents
or contractors (the "Title Cure: Period"), to take reasonable actions to remove or cure or, with
Buyer's consent, to obtain title insurance over the Additional Title Matter subject to such Objection
Notice. Inthe event that Closing is' scheduled to occur during the Title Cure Period, the date of
Closing shall, at Seller's option, be extended to a date that is not more than thirty (30) days after the
delivery of the Objection Notice to enable Seller to take any such -cure actions. If Seller is unable to
remove or cure using commercially reasonable efforts or, with 'Buyer's consent, • to obtain title
insurance over all such Additional Title Matters prior to the end 'of the Title Cure Period;' Buyer
may, by written notice (the "Election Notice") given to Seller within fivc (5) business days after the
end of the Title Cure Period, elect only one of the following options: •
(i)accept the Property with such defects, and waive any
uncured Additional Title Matters for which Buyer has delivered an Objection Notice; or
(ii)to terminate this Agreement, and upon such termination
the Deposit shall be returned by Escrow Agent to Buyer, and the Parties will have no further
rights, obligations and liabilities hereunder, except those rights, obligations and liabilities
that' expressly survive •termination; provided -however, if such Additional Title , Matter is
caused by an act of Seller after the date hereof and is not otherwise contemplated by this
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Agreement, or is a matter which Seller agreed in writing, or was obligated, to cure, then
Seller shall be in default hereunder and Buyer shall have Buyer's rights and remedies under
Section 1 I (b) hereof.
If Seller does not receive an Election Notice within such 5-busincss day
period, Buyer shall be deemed to have elected option(i) above, in this Section 6(g).
(h)Permitted Exceptions. If this Agreement is not terminated pursuant to
Section 4(b), the term "Permitted Exceptions" shall mean (i) taxes and assessments for the year of
Closing, and subsequent years, a lien not due and payable, (ni) any matter that is disclosed in the
Initial Title Materials , or any„ Additional Title , Matter which is 1 disclosed in any 'updates or
supplements to the Initial Title Materials andto"which Buyer does not' object in accordance with
Sections b(c) or ;(g) or to ;which Buyer so objects' but subsequently waives (or is deemed to have
waived) its objection, or consent's to title insurance over such matter, (iii) the Final Plat and the
Project Documents, (iv) any easements to any special or metropolitan districts, utility . providers,
and governmental and quasi -governmental entities required in connection with the Final Plat or the
Project Documents, (v) any. title exceptions or encumbrances which are created by, through or
under Buyer, or which are%otherwise created, approved or waived,by Buyer, (vi) that certain Option
and Site Lease Agreement, dated, May I, 2002,. by and between The .Colorado State Board of
Agriculture. acting by and through Colorado%State University, a =state institution of higher education,
and Qwest wireless, L.L.C., a Delaware limited .liability company, and (vii) that certain Lease
Agreement dated July .29, -201 1, by and ,between Colorado State University ; and the City.
Notwithstanding the foregoing terms of this Section b(h), the following items shall be excluded
from the definition of "Permitted Exceptions": (I) any delinquent taxes or assessments, (2)
mechanics liens, mortgages, or deeds of trust 'Caused by
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Seller, (3) the standard printed exception relating to mechanics liens caused by Seller, (4) any.Other
standard printed exceptionsswhich the'Title Company has agreed to`delete'or will 'delete pursuant to
an,issued endorsement, which Seller expressly agrees to pay.
8n If, after the Effective Date prior to Closing, a portion of
the Property' is� taken (or threatened to be :taken) under the power'or threat of eminent
domain that (i) has'the ei%t of r'edacing'the aggregate;vahie `Of the Property by more than
ten percent (10%) impedes
Of the Purchase Price, or (ii) proposed or current access to the
Propeity, then, in any such event, . Buyer may elect to' terminate this Agreement by giving
written notice to Seller of *its election ' to terminate this -Agreement '(a' "Material "Event
Termination Notice") within'ten (10) days after notice of such condemnation or similar
proceeding, in which case the Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, and both Seller and Buyer
shall be ' released from further responsibility hereunder. If Buyer' does not give (or has no
rit to `ive a Material Event Termination Notice within such` p.:!.'4Iay period, then Seller
:shall assign to Buyer all iof Sellers right'to receive condemnation proceeds after Closing
payable as a result of such' proceeding, and Buyer shall be entitled to' an abatement Of the
Purchase Price in 'in amount equal to any condemnation proceeds received by Seller prior to
Closing: Notwithstanding any provision to the ;contrary, in no event shall any dedication of
setbacks for rights -of way and other public areas as required by the City and 'disclosed in
the Documents be considered a' taking undei' the power or 'threat of eminent domain as
intended by this Section.
9. Seller's Conditions Precedent to Closing. Seller's obligation to complete
Closing shall be conditioned upon the satisfaction (or Seller's written waiver thereof) of the
condition precedent set forth in this Section 8. Seller shall be entitled to waive. in writing,
the condition precedent set forth herein. In the event that the condition precedent to Closing
has not occurred on or before the Outside Closing Date, Seller may, at Seller's option
exercised by written notice to Buyer, (i) extend the Closing for an amount of time. equal to
the time it takes the responsible Party, utilizing good faith, best efforts, to satisfy the
condition precedent for Closing, but no later than as specified in Section I(ii), or (ii)
terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be returned by Escrow Agent to
Buyer, and, unless the failure of the subject condition precedent to Closing is due to the
default of Buyer, which will be subject to the provisions Of Section I I(a), neither Party
shall thereafter have any liability to the other hereunder, other than those liabilities and
obligations which by the express terms of this Agreement are intended to survive such
termination. The condition prccedent is as follows:
(a)J .eproentations. Each of Buyer's representations and warranties as set forth
in Section Error! Reference source not found. shall be materially true as of the date of Closing and
Buyer shall so certify in writing at Closing.
10. Buyer's Conditions Precedent to Closing. Buyer's obligation to complete
Closing shall be conditioned upon the satisfaction (or Buyer's written waiver thereof) of
each of the conditions precedent set forth in this Section 9. Buyer shall be entitled to waive,
in writing, each or any of the conditions precedent set forth herein. In the event that all
conditions precedent to Closing have not occurred on or before the Outside Closing Date,
the Parties agree that Buyer may, at Buyer's option exercised by written notice to Seller,
terminate this Agreement, in which event the Deposit shall be retumed by Escrow Agent to
Buyer, and, unless the failure of the subject condition precedent to Closing is due to the
default of Seller,
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which will be subject to the provisions of Section I I(b), neither Party shall thereafter have any
liability to the other hereunder, other than those liabilities and obligations which by the express
terms of this Agreement are intended to survive such termination. The conditions precedent are as
follows:
(a)Title Company shall deliver to Buyer or shall be unconditionally committed
to issue to Buyer after Closing an extended coverage title policy (ALTA Form 2006) insuring title
to the Property, without preprinted exceptions to title as set forth in Section 6(a), subject only to the
Permitted Exceptions, and subject to Buyer providing any update Of the Existing Survey as
required by the Title Company.
(b)Nlgrptordum. There; shall exist no general .moratorium imposed, or
announced by any Authority or 'utility supplier .that would result in any Authority 'denying permits
necessary for the development, " construction, use or occupancy of the Property, as a residential
development or any utility supplier delaying or denying sanitary sewer, water, natural gas,
electricity or telephone connections with respect to the Property.
(c)Representations. Each Of Seller's representations and warranties as set
forth in Section 14(a) shall be"materially true as of the date of Closing and Seller shall so certify in
writing at Closing. '
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(d)Final Plat and Project Documents. The City and any other applicable
Authorities shall have granted final, unappealable approval of the Final Plat and Project Documents
(or if appeal : is taken, such' appeal has been resolved to the commercially reasonable satisfaction of
Buyer), and the executed Final Plat has 'been recorded in "the Clerk and Recorder's Office of
Larimer"County. Buyer shall use diligent arid good faith efforts to record the Final Plat promptly
upon approval,and execution of the same.'
11. Possession. At Closing,' Seller shall deliver exclusive possession and
occupancy of the Property to 'Buyer free and clear of any claims of any third parties to
possession thereof;'except as set forth in the Permitted Exceptions.'
12. Def ult.
(a)Buyer Aefault. If Buyer is the defaulting Party, because of the difficulty in
calculating damages; the Parties"agree that Seller's sole and exclusive remedy at law or in equity
shall be limited to the right to terminate this Agreement, to draw completely down the Letter of
Credit held by Escrow Agent, and to retain the Deposit as provided in Section 3(a) as liquidated
damages; and the Deposit'shall be forfeited. Other than the specific remedy expressly set forth in
this Section' I 1(a) and except for the 'indemnities contained in Section 4(c), Seller hereby waives
any and all right and remedy, at law or inequity, to which Seller may otherwise have been entitled
by reason of Buyer's default, including any right in equity to seek specific performance of this
Agreement by Buyer and any right at law to seek damages from Buyer.
(b)Seller Default If Seiler fails to consummate Closing in breach of this
Agreement, the Parties agree that Buyer shall have the right to elect, as its sole and exclusive
remedy at law or in equity, to (i) waive such default or breach and proceed with the purchase of the
Property pursuant to the remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement without any reduction
of or credit against the Purchase Price; (ii) terminate this Agreement and receive a prompt return of
the Deposit and reimbursement from Seller of Buyer's out-of-pocket expenses incurred in
connection with this Agreement, including, without limitation, Buyer's Entitlement Costs, not to
exceed $250,000.00; or (iii) pursue specific perfomance under this Agreement provided that such
action must be commenced within ninety (90) days following Buyer's discovery of Seller's material
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default under this Agreement. In the event of any default by Seller, or in the event Buyer shall be
entitled to terminate this Agreement. or this Agreement shall otherwise terminate in accordance
With' the provisions hereof, • the 'Deposit shall, be • immediately returned to Buyer as provided in
- Section 3(a),' but such payment shall not limit Buyer's rights and remedies set forth. above. Other
than the specific remedies expressly set forth in I I(b) and I I(d), Buyer hereby waives any and all
right and remedy. at law or in equity, to which Buyer may otherwise have been entitled by reason
Of Seller's default, including any right at law to seek damages from Seller, except as specified
herein. • • •,.. , 1,
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' ' ' ' _ IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE TO BUYER FOR ANY
PUNITIVE, SPECULATIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. EXCEIYI' AS , f
PROVIDED IN SECTION 18(t), IN NO EVENT SHALL BUYER BE ENTITLED TO
RECORD THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER DOCUMENT OR (EXCEPT IN THE
EVENT 'OF A DISPUTE ' ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT AS NEEDED • TO
ENFORCE ITS RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT) AS A LIS PENDENS AGAINST
THE PROPERTY.
(c))ure Period. Notwithstanding the ,provisions of Sections I (a) and (b)
above, no default by either Party hereto shall result in a termination or limitation Of any rights of
such Party hereunder unless and until the other Party shall have notified the defaulting Party in
writing of said default, and the defaulting Party shall have failed to cure said default within ten (10)
days after the receipt of said written notice. ,
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(d)No Adeauate Remedy. As provided in Section I I, (b), it is agreed that in the
event Buyer is not in default under this Agreement and Seller is the defaulting party, hereunder, and
Buyer desires to seek specific performance of this Agreement, but that due to ,Seller's intentional,
affirmative conveyance of all or a portion of the Property to a third party, such sPeC iperformance
fic rformance
is no longer a remedy available to Buyer, then this Agreement shall terminate, the Deposit shall
immediately be returned.to Buyer as provided in Section 3(a), and Buyer shall receive a payment
from Seller of $250,000.00 as liquidated damages, which the Parties, acknowledge is.a reasonable
estimate of Buyer's damages for lost profits and lost business opportunity or consequential damages
that would be extremely difficult or impractical to determine. If this Agreement terminates as a
result of the foregoing, it is agreed that the provisions of this Section shall survive any such
termination.
13. Any notice to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be • given in
accordance with Exhibit G.
14. Mutupl Representations. To induce each other to enter into this Agreement,
each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other that (i) it has been duly authorized
and empowered to enter into this Agreement and to perform fully its obligations
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hereunder, (ii) such obligations constitute the valid and binding obligations of such Party,
enforceable in accordance with their terms, (iii) that, except as expressly provided in this
Agreement, no further consents -of any other person, entity, public body or court are required in
connection with this Agreement and the performance of all obligations hereunder, and (iv) it has
not used the services of any real estate agent, broker or finder with respect to the transactions
contemplated hereby.
15. Warrenties and Representations.
(a)Seller's Warranties and To induce Buyer to enter into this Agreement,
Seller represents and warrants to Buyer:
(1)Condemnation. Rezoning or Reclassification. There is
not pending, or to Sellers Actual Knowledge, threatened, any (A) condemnation
proceeding or Other litigation relating to or otherwise affecting any or all Of the Property,
or (B) except as contemplated by this Agreement, reclassification of any or all of the
Property for local zoning purposes.
(ii)Violation. (A) There is not pending, or to Seller's
Actual Knowledge, threatened, from any ` federal, state, county or local Authority any
notice, suit or judgment relating to any violation 'at the Property, and (B) Seller has not
received written notice from any governmental authority that there ' is any condition
existing with respect to the Property that violates any statute. ordinance, law or code
regarding • zoning, building,. fire, air pollution,- or health law, or requiring any
Smprovenient,' ' alteration, addition,' correction or other work on or about the 'Property,
whether related to the Property or to the activities of any owner or occupant thereof.
(iii)Environmental Conditions. To Seller's Actual
Knowledge, and except as disclosed in` any environmental assessment or other
environmental report or documentation included as part of the Documents, within the last
twenty-four (24) months, Seller has received no written notice alleging the presence of any
"Hazardous Wastes". "Hazardous Material" and/or "Hazardous Substances" as those terms
are defined under any federal, state or local law in, at, about or under the Property
(collectively, "Hazardous Materials") in violation of any applicable federal, state or local
environmental laws . (Environmental Laws").. For purposes of this Agreement, the term
"Environmental Laws" shall include, without limitation, the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ('CERCLA"), 42 U.S:C. 9601 et
seq. and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA"), 42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.,
as amended from time to time; and any, similar federal, state and local laws and ordinances
and the regulations' and rules implementing such statutes, laws and ordinances.
(iV)Litigation. There is no foreclosure action or litigation,
arbitration or proceeding pending, or to Seller's Actual Knowledge, threatened before any
court or administrative agency or any other condition that relates to or affects the Property,
Seller's interest, therein, Seller's performance hereunder, or Buyer's intended' use of the
Property, or which will result in a lien, charge, encumbrance or judgment against any part
of or any interest in the Property.
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(V)Organization. Seller is validly existing under the
laws of the State Of Colorado and has full power and authority to sell the Property.
(Vj)Title. Except as provided in ,the Permitted Exceptions,
to Seller's Actual Knowledge, the title to the Property is subject_to no tenancy or other right
Of use or occupancy which will remain in effect at or after Closing. •
(Vii) --Except as disclosed in the Documents
delivered to Buyer hereunder, including, without limitation, the Option and- Site' Lease
Agreement and the City Lease, to Seller's Actual Knowledge, Seller has not entered into
any unrecorded restrictions relating to the a development of the Property as contemplated
hereunder that would have a material, adverse impact on Buyer's intended use of the
Property. ,
(Viii)j to preach. The execution and delivery of this
Agreement by Seller, the execution and delivery of every other document and instrument
delivered pursuant hereto !by or on behalf of Seller, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated hereby do not and will not (A) constitute or result in the breach
of or default under any oral or written agreement to which Seller is a party or which affects
the Property; (B) constitute or result in a violation of any order, decree, or injunction with
respect to which Seller and/or the Property is bound; (C) cause or entitle any Party to have
a right to accelerate or declare a default under any oral or written agreement to which
Seller is a party or, which affects .the Property; and/or (D)'violate any, provision of any
municipal, state or federal law, statutory or otherwise, to which Seller or the Property is or
maybe subject.
other ease men (X)NO Assessments. there are no special, general, or
ss is pending or, to Seller's Actual Knowledge, ,threatened against the
Property. All installments of any pending assessments due and payable on or before the
Closing Date will be paid by Seller on or before Closing.
(X)NO' Contracts. Seller has not entered into any other
contracts, agreements; or, understandings, verbal or written, for the sale .or transfer of any
portion of the Property which are in existence as of the Effective Date. Between the date of
this Agreement and Closing, , no part 'of the property' will be alienated, encumbered or
transferred by Seller.
(Xi)No Commitments. Except as disclosed in the
Documents delivered to Buyer' hereunder, Seller' has not made commitments to any
Authority, school board,"church or other religious body, or to any other organization, group
or individual relating to the Property which would 'impose any obligations upon Buyer to
make any contributions 'of money 'or land or to install or maintain any improvements or
which would interfere with Buyer's ability to use, develop 'or improve the Property as
herein contemplated.
(Xii)pocuments The copies of the Documents furnished to
Buyer pursuant to this Agreement are true and complete copies of the documents they
purport to be. To the extent any of the Documents were not prepared by Seller, Seller is
making no warranty as to the accuracy or quality of work included therein.
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For the purposes of this Section 14(a), the phrase "Seller's Actual Knowledge" and words of similar
import shall mean the present, actual Icnowledge, without additional inquiry 'or investigation being
taken, of Lynn Johnson (the "Representative") The foregoing reference to the Representativeis
solely for the, purpose of "establishing the contractual standard for Seller's knowledge.' The
Representative is not undertaking,ind‘does not have, any Personal obligation Or liability,to Buyer
in connection with this Agreement.
(b)Survival. The representations and warranties of Seller set forth herein
shall be true as of the Effective Date and the .date of Closing and shall survive Closing for, a
period of one '(I) year (the "Warrant); Expiration Date"). 'Seller ',shall notify Buyer in writing
immediately if any representation becomes untrue or misleading in light of information obtained
by Seller after the Effective Date. Notwithstanding anything in this. Agreement to the contrary,
after Closing and' subject to .the Warranty 'Expiration Date above and the terms of Section 18(e)
below, except for claims based upon fraud, the maximum aggregate liability of Seller, and the
,
maximum, aggregate amount which may be awarded to the collected by Buyer under 'this
Agreement or any 'documents executed pursuant hereto or in the connection herewith, will under
no circumstances whatsoever exceed two percent (2%) Of the Purchase Price ("Maximum Seller
Liability"). This hidemnification is in addition to any remedies set forth in Section I I. ,
Buyer's Warranties and Represents
To induce Seller to enter into this Agreement, to Buyer's knowledge represents and warrants to
Seller:
(i)Organization. Buyer is a limited liability company, duly
...
- organized:- validly,aisting andtin :good1..-7-T. standing.
;UndarthO ,aws of the State of Colorado,
and shalras-Of Closing; have MI powfir mrd aumonto pirchase4thp,Propertyt7,-3-.,q:,*-i
,._.,- • e.--;,..,;.;,13.,.-fici,Ar --, •-‘....-- z6-*.-,1, .--, r= -1.4 '-07.4.4"-*".* 4.1' '-' .1 .11;? ' r':!,84:TO:iirq:"..114 ,4-t‘4,::': f'-',7.1).-"Za 4-,`"0, ..! 4`.,,-,f,',- •::' -Ville .FT :g .
--•-7,::: : ' --c;.1' -:'.1. li Not Breach.'-Theexecution and delivery of this
,-,-....„...,,, '..-••••••- - -,,-:-. ft'. -1...•••..c..,,,....42.. ..,, • •L'.. r —. a..4 tt VV"4.7.-,0::Z • ...„-..:, .-t* , .,.1.- -r --et ...h.- - fs 0.,-, • '
" —iiity -Buyetithe ;:oxicutionand. delitiery, of every ;other. document, and Anstrument
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ry
livered •'-purluanthereto.4 ny,lri, owl. nierratliaot-y ., es, ?, an14,tneconwm,tionjoi .4me
i'sgiii'emiiiiiipftitidhefeby:dOliot- `arldmilt ' 4 SArcor stitiitelii reitileuithe',1;re*h
4:, " '%....,-.1.-Vt,-z.' '2,1".-....
" Of or default under any oral or wntten agreement to whicn Buyer is a party; (Li) constitute
,eiuifiiirifliiiiiigiiIiirtiiiiNifiter-7.`fdecre'''e:voihp.` junct-' ion with respect to which Buyer is
''13tiun'aiRei`tause''orI'ntiftreiiiii-Piiii0'6'lliv;iiiil?g1ialeilde'ordiclare„,.1'difitiiltlizidef
, ,._ .....,,,,,... .e......„ ; . !:.„. ; - ...„,...4„ ---. •-.7,,...- • d—ss.c"....-‘4,% -slaa.li .ni,
any oral or ivkiitteif aireenjent iii4hich,Bliyeriiti;paity;-aridiat*(13) viiilate any Orovision
• Of an);:nilulici* T stator'giertl"liva‘-risjitait* ISi'ailierwise, to which Seller is or may be
• ....,,..;,-, 7 ....i"..4,'...,44: ..,,,,,:.,,,:k.:t.: :i.a.t..4cziet t.it-tit-aleKvys, _i -11-1t,11--:,•17, iix-i.-,-7,-,i.0.);c:.:-4-A57,....r ti.i.
,... .175;,- f,,,;;:-.4,---..-s-41-,:,,euT.,4A 1.,eL,_,:-f ; riv:, 4171' '''ilitlitti ,::,k ,-ii
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(111)LMgation. There is no pendmg or threatened litigation,
which would affect Buyer's ability,to perforin,underthis Agreemencpt„,,,,t,$,f,,,
,-fr.-1.....!:-..‘',';-..-•-f4'''.•-li.:ii.V.,N..;!-:-..,:il?..t.4..-,,
(c)As-is Provision. THE, PARTIES HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND
.. .
AGREE AS:-.04LLOWS:AA) BUYEIVI,SX{SOPHISTICATE1-BOYEft.411ATat5FAMILIAit
WITHTHIS - TYPE OF/ PROpERTY; '(3) EXCEPT AS iM.A.Y::BE sPgcmcALLyeSETTORtfl
114 ''i THIS 171AoRtEmENT,tifE :.DEEti,'. f.'Atql)/011:7,ANilf-bittitk;m5oClig,Itisrti:bR
..41Nsr.gumg NTi.fpg.uvEgED,,,B,y,-:og,,.ON-,i-BEHALFOF, SELLER AT CLOSING (THE
itEXP.,_ REtS "IEPRESENT, ,ATIOI;J.S"),',4NE_ Illit_ itatIELLAR;7. 1s104z. A/4Y , oy„ ITS. AGENTS,
,.?filpit.sEN:rATIYE,,pROKEks;opotER4;...pi*E-c-tottcFssilAkEtfoi.b.ERs;
mtiotip,cit.ElyiptoyEtspx*mApg:oxwili mAkt`'40(ggPRtsgiOATiort$ OR
WARRANTIES s'OP::),Atrtli(DeNHAtsbEVER‘,;;;AtnittliEiV,,,,OgAii0k.MtgittEN;
` EXPRESS : OR OIMPLIED .-tViiiiil 1, • RE SPECIV TO THE -,PROPERIT :'-4AND 1 mcLuDnvo
WITHOUT \-= irmakridN; =ANY -REPRE*SENTATION. 'OR WARICA/sITY ''REGARDING
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COMPLIANCE WITH ANY LAW, RULE,
.': REGU_LATION,',•.ORDE_RORREQUIREMENV MERCHANTABILITY, MARICETABILITY,
PROFITABILITY, OR SUITABILITY OF THE PROPERTY, AND SELLER DISCLAIMS ALL
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SUCH REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES; AND (C) THE PROPERTY IS BEING
SOLD TO BUYER IN ITS PRESENT "AS -IS" CONDITION SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS
REPRESENTATIONS. SUBJECT TO THE EXPRESS REPRESENTATIONS AND THE
TERMS HEREOF, BUYER WILL BE AFFORDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE ANY
AND ALL INSPECTIONS OF THE PROPERTY AND SUCH RELATED MATTERS AS
BUYER MAY REASONABLY DESIRE.
(d)Except for the representations made by Seller as expressly provided
Section 14 above and in the deed delivered at Closing, effective on the Closing Date, Buyer and
Buyer's successors and assigns, hereby release Seller from, and waive any and all claims against
Seller resulting from the physical, environmental, economic or legal condition of the Property,
whether arising or accruing before, on or after the date hereof and whether attributable to events
or circumstances which have heretofore or may hereafter occur, including, without limitation, the
following (i) any and all liabilities with respect to the structural, physical, or environmental
condition of the Property; (ii) any and all liabilities relating to the release of or the presence,
discovery or removal of any H#Tardous Materials, or for, connected with or arising out of any and
all claims or causes of action based upon any Environmental Laws, or any related claims or
causes of action or any other federal, state or municipal based statutory or regulatory causes of
action for environmental contamination at, in, about or under the Property; and (iii) any implied
or statutory warranties or guaranties of fitness, merchantability or any other statutory or implied
warranty or guaranty of any kind or nature regarding or relating to any portion of the Property.
IS. Additional Purchase Price. As provided in Section 3(b), from and after Closing,
Buyer agrees to pay to Seller in the manner specified below the amount of the Additional Purchase
Price, as follows:
(a)
hie Price" shall n
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Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, the Total Costs shall not include any d
the foregoing expenses to the extent funded by or otherwise reimbursed by the District or an?
Other public financing districts including or related to the Property.
(c) Payment of Additional Purchase Price.
(i)Qeneially. The Additional Purchase Price for each Int
due
Seller shall be paid at the Retail Closing with respect to each Home conveyed in the Project b)
Buyer to a homebuyer. Along with such payment, Buyer shall deliver to Seller an accounting in till
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Price due Seller with respect to each Home conveyed in the Project by Buyer during the prior year.
(ii)Final Sale and Reconciliation. Within ninety (90) days
after the close of escrow for the sale of the last Home in the Project (the "Final Sale"),
Buyer shall complete and submit to Seller an accounting consistent with the details of the
calculation Of Additional Purchase Price in this Agreement together with a check made
payable to Seller in the amount of the balance of any Additional Purchase Price remaining
payable for the Project. If the final accounting or any Audit (as defined below) shows any
deficiency in amounts due to Seller, or any overpayment by Buyer, such deficiency shall be
immediately paid by Buyer or overpayment reimbursed by Seller, as the case may be.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Parties acknowledge and agree that
the Additional Purchase price is a material consideration in Seller's agreement to sell the
Property to Buyer, and Buyer agrees that it shall proceed with development of the Project
and the sale of Homes with good faith and commercially reasonable efforts.
(d)Financial Records and Statements of Buyer. Buyer shall keep and
maintain, or cause to be kept and maintained, accurate financial books and records for the Project
in accordance with Buyer's normal accounting principles (collectively, the "Financial Records"),
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provided that such ;FFwan c ;Records uu. �stsevidencejthe information, r nably/ necessaa;y�; to
calculate Net Profits in accordanc•with;Sech n 15(b):CThe-Fiii ncial'Records `hs ail dude+all
supporting documentation relattyetorsales and cost of sales, and shall be maintained by Buyer for
three (3)- years after theme Final Sale. Within ten (10) business days after the written request of
Seller Buyrr`shall provideitoSeller;copies of tide cuireiit`Finaincial�Records:Notwithstanding"the
-� � .'{• 4 «,ram a -ice. �►. ��a 4 weri ',';' s+ : s ..> 4z t It t�
foregoing • (1)'Buyer; shall•notlbe'req�uired ,provide _Financial 'Records mor'e,than once • per}'ear,
`" •• . •. w '+? 'Buyer
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and'(u) upon•Btfyer's request,'Seller�shall sign�and°deyl[}��i�/vyrer,a reasonable-confidentaahty agreement
`i3:y • :•fed' `i`'Priir"2: F'rrt}�`.i3"� _• 1 a6 $l � t �" ,- !fit y "3 +.1411.
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with respect to the F�nanciaiRecords: s : s •,
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(e)Audit� At the pf SeI1er. aad, exoept asMlth be ow;
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Seller's:cost; exercised%by • written.nottce:tooBuyer ldunngithe six:(6) month penod followuig1the
Final Sale, Buyer's books and records for the Project shall be audited by an independent certified
public accountntantiiiccen�sed i e Sta�te•,of Colo do mutually agreeable to Seller and Buyer for the
purpose of venf�►mg thescalculahon of.N t Profits' 'dthe.Additional Purchase:trice,5if any, due
Seller for the Project (tile "Audie')!The-Aud shaUrbe.binding upun� he;Partiesl'BuyerVshalhm el
available to the auditor at Buyer's business office, within ten (10) business days after notice of
Audit, all Of the books and records of Buyer for the Project which such auditor deems necessary
or desirable for the purpose ofrperform� gLth A t Any deficiency'in amounts due to Seller, oor
any overpayment by Buyer, as 'determined by the Audit, shall be immediately paidy by Buyer or
reimbursed Wit Seller,gas= the,case maybe. If - the Additional?Purchase;Price due ito
S 'Seller,Tas
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determinedby the Audit,'is�at'least one hundred tenpercent (1,10%) of`the.amount theretofore paid
J--o.. • - Zit'! �1t F-.'. •ti' • :'f.: .. p `a- I + s12 .
byrBuyer,!Buyer,shall:also pay to Seller the reasonable cost of the Audit �.. �; .= L
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7 t' 6"•i .2; ti v .y '. i ��1. �7�ri lid' n • t]l C *y t 4 •i.� ` rar%Iw 4 y} �
f) ar1y Transfer. -Any. sale,•conveyance,, exchange ,oratransfer.of all;or any
portion Of the Property by Buyer prior to a Retail Closing shall be deemed to be an "Early
Transfer"; provided, however, an Early Transfer shall not be deemed to have occurred by reason
of the fact that such portion of the Property (the "Early Transfer Property") is encumbered• by a
first mortgage on the Property that was funded by a • lender not affiliated with Buyer to provide
acquisition. development and construction • financing, for, the, Property. Buyer shall not make an
Early Transfer of a portion of the Property to any patty except in accordance with the terms
hereof. At least .30 days prior to the contemplated date of an Early Transfer, Buyer shall give
written notice to Seller ("Buyer's Early Transfer Notice") of the proposed Early Transfer and
deliver to Seller any information reasonably requested by Seller.with respect to the terms of the
proposed Early Transfer and the proposed transferee. Prior to the closing Of any Early Transfer.
Buyer shall record in the real property records for the Early Transfer Property in Larimer County,
Colorado a covenant in form. reasonably acceptable to Seller providing for the payment of the
Additional Purchase Price to Seller in accordance with this Section 15 upon the occurrence of a
Retail Closing with respect to -all or any portion of the Early Transfer Property.
16. Ancillary Covepants.
-(a)$pecial Taxing Pistrict Disclosuce. NOTICE: In accordance with the
provisions ofC.R.S. 98-35.7-101(1), Seller provides the following disclosure to Buyer:
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SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL OBLIGATION
INDEBTEDNESS THAT IS PAID BY REVENUES PRODUCED FROM ANNUAL TAX
LEVIES ON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY' WITHIN SUCH DISTRICTS. PROPERTY
OWNERS IN SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE PLACED AT RISK FOR INCREASED MILL
LEVIES AND TAX TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING OF SUCH DEBT WHERE
CIRCUMSTANCES ARISE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY OF SUCH A DISTRICT
TO DISCHARGE SUCH INDEBTEDNESS WITHOUT SUCH AN INCREASE IN MILL
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LEVIES. BUYERS SHOULD INVESTIGATE THE SPECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS IN
WHICH THE PROPERTY LOCATED BY CONTACTING THE couNTY TREASURER,
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BY REVIEWING THE CERTIFICATE OF TAXES DUE FOR THE PROPERTY AND
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BY OBTAINING FURTHER. INFORMATION FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS, THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER, OR THE COUNTY
ASSESSOR.
(b)Water Disclosure. In accordance with the provisions Of C.R.S.
98-35.7-104, Seller provides the following disclosure to Buyer:
THE SOURCE OF POTABLE WATER FOR THIS REAL ESTATE IS A WATER
PROVIDER, WHICH CAN BE CONTACTED AS FOLLOWS:
NAME: City of Fort Collins
ADDRESS: Utilities Customer
Service 222 Laporte
Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80524
WEBSITE• https://www.fcgov.com
TELEPHONE: 970-212; 2900
SOME WATER PROVIDERS RELY, TO VARYING DEGREES, ON NON RENEWABLE
GROUND WATER. YOU MAY WISH ,TO CONTACT YOUR PROVIDER TO DETERMINE THE
LONG-TERM SUFFICIENCY OF PROVIDER'S WATER SUPPLIES...
(c)Disclosure a? Oil and Gas Actiyity. The following disclosure is included in
accordance with C.R.S. 38-35.7-108:
THE SURFACE ESTATE OF THE , PROPERTY MAY BE OWNED SEPARATELY FROM THE
UNDERLYING MINERAL ESTATE, AND TRANSFER 'OF THE SURFACE ESTATE°MAY NOT
INCLUDE TRANSFER OF THE MINERAL ESTATE. THIRD " PARTIES MAY I OWN,` OR LEASE
INTERESTS IN OIL- GAS, ,OR ,OTHER MINERALS UNDER, THE SURFACE, AND THEY MAY
ENTER AND USE THE SURFACE ESTATE TO ACCESS THE MINERAL ESTATE. THE USE OF. THE
SURFACE ESTATE TO ACCESS THE MINERAIS MAY BE GOVERNED BY A SURFACE USE
AGREEMENT, A MEMORANDUM 'OR *OTHER NOTICE OF WHICH MAY BE RECORDED WITH
THE COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER.
THE OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY THAT MAY OCCUR ON OR ADJACENT TO THIS PROPERTY MAY
INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, SURVEYING, DRILLING, WELL COMPLETION
OPERATIONS, STORAGE, OIL AND GAS, OR PRODUCTION .FACILITIES, PRODUCING WELLS,
REWORKING OF CURRENT WELLS, AND. GAS'GATHERING AND PROCESSING FACILITIES.'
THE BUYER IS ENCOURAGED TO SEEK ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
REGARDING OIL AND GAS ACTIVITY ON OR ADJACENT TO THIS PROPERTY, INCLUDING
DRILLING PERMIT 'APPLICATIONS. THIS INFORMATION MAY BE 'AVAILABLE FROM THE
COLORADO 011. AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION. ,
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i ; . ; (d) . interstate ' Land Safes 'Full - Disdosurr Act , and ' Colprado Subdivis j
peveIovers Act Exemptions. It is acknowledged and, agreed , by the Parties that the sale of , the
Property,will be exempt firomthe provisions of the Federal Interstate land Sales Full Disclosure Act
under the exemption applicable.to sale or !lease of, property to any person who acquires such
property for the purpose of engaging in the business of Constructing' residential,' commercial fOr
industrial buildings or for the ur se'Of 'resale of'such ro to g p po p petty Persons 'erigaged'in'such
business. Buyer hereby represents and warrants to Seller that it is acquiring the Property for such
purposes. It is further acknowledged by the Parties that the sale of the Property will be exempt
under the provislon's'of the 'Colorado Subdivision Developers Act under"the exemption applicable
to transfers between developers. Buyer represents -and warrants to Seiler that Buyer is acquiring
the Property for the purpose of, participating as the owner of the Property in the development,
promotion and/or sale of the Property and ponions thereof. '
17. Sonfidentiplitx,
(a)Confidential Information.. Each Party shall, and shall cause its employees,
agents and representatives ("Representatives") to, keep confidential and refrain
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from using, except in connection with this Agreement. all "Confidential Information" of the other
Party. For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means, with respect to a Party
("Disclosing Party") any and all such information of a confidential or proprietary nature furnished
(whether. in written or oral form, electronically stored or otherwise) to, the other' Party (the
Recipient) or ' the Recipient's Representatives,' whether before, on or after the date' hereof,
including without limitation, any analyses, notes; data, compilations, summariesArecasts, studies
or other documents and materials prepared in connection with their review of, or interest in,
entering into this Agreement; or their. :performance . of . any Of the services or obligations
contemplated hereunder, that is identified as confidential at the time of disclosure, or the Recipient
knows it is intended to remain confidential, due to its nature or the circumstance under which it is
disclosed. The term' "Confidential ,Information" will not however, include information of a
Disclosing Party that (i) was, or becomes,publicly available other than as a result of a disclosure
directly or indirectly by or on behalf of the Recipient or.its Representative; (ii) was or becomes
available to the Recipient on a non -confidential basis; (in) was rightfully in the possession` 'of the
Recipient prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party; or (iv) was developed independently without
access to the Confidential Information: ,
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(b)Non-Disclosure. Each recipient will only disclose the Confidential
Information Of the Other Party to those Representatives of such recipient who have 'a need to
know such information in connection with the execution and performance of the Parties'
respective rights and obligations under this Agreement. Anyone to whom any Confidential
Information is disclosed'shall be (a) advised of the existence of this Section 17 of this Agreement
and of such recipient's obligations hereunder, and shall agree to be bound by the terms hereof to
the same extent as if they were»parties hereto, or (b) bound under a written agreement,(including
a pre-existing written agreement) or other legal, -contractual or fiduciary obligation to protect the
Confidential Information from unauthorized use and disclosure. In any event, each Patty shall, at
its sole expense, take all commercially reasonable measures to restrain its Representatives from
prohibited or unauthorized disclosure, distribution or use of the Confidential Information:"
► ,
• (c)Legally Rewired Disclosure The Seller's obligations under this . Section
17 are to the extent permitted by the Colorado Open Records Act ("CORA"). In the event a
Recipient or any of its Representatives is required by law, regulation or court order to disclose
any of the corresponding Disclosing Party's Confidential Information, such Recipient shall
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promptly notify the Disclosing Party in writing prior to any party making any such disclosure so
that thc Disclosing Party, at its sole expense, might seek a protective order or_other appropriate
remedy ° from the proper authority. Each Recipient agrees to cooperate with the corresponding
Disclosing Party in seeking any such order or other remedy. Each Recipient further agrees that if
the corresponding Disclosing Party is not successful in precluding the requesting legal body or
authority from requiring the disclosure of any Confidential Information. such Recipient or its
Representatives will furnish only that portion of the Confidential Information that it is legally
required to be disclosed and will exercise its reasonable best efforts to obtain reliable assurances
that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information in such proceeding.
(d)Colorado Open Records Act. It is acknowledged that the Seller is subject
to the requirements of CORA and Buyer shall assist and cooperate with the Seller (on request and
at each Party's own expense) to enable the Seller to comply with the information disclosure
requirements imposed by CORA. Where a Party receives a request for Confidential Information it
shall notify the other, Party in writing within three (3) business days Of receipt of such request for
information.
(i)The Parties agree and acknowledge that Seller shall be responsible
for determining in its absolute and sole'discretion whether' the Confidential Information held by
it is exempt' from disclosure under CORA or is to be disclosed in response' to' a request for
information.
(ii)If Seller determines it is obligated to disclose information in
response to such request for information, it shall notify Buyer of that decision as soon as
reasonably- possible, and in any event, at least two (2) business days before disclosure and give
due consideration to any objections, without prejudice to the Seller's rights,
.. , (iii)Notwithstanding other notification provisions in this Agreement,
the notifications required by this Section may be made, by any method reasonably calculated to
ensure receipt,including electronic mail.
(e)press Release. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary,
Seller and Buyer shall reasonably cooperate to draft and issue a mutually agreeable press release
announcing the proposed,sale of the Property following the execution of this Agreement. Seller
agrees to coordinate with and afford Buyer the opportunity to participate in the press release.
18. Gengml
(a)Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the final and entire
Agreement between the Parties and they shall not be bound by any terms, covenants, conditions,
representations or warranties not expressly contained herein. This -Agreement may not be
amended except by written instrument executed by both Parties.
(b)Par*ial Invalidity. If any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall : for any reason be held invand, : illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof, and this
Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or .unenforceable provision had never
been contained herein.
(c)Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence of this Agreement and the
performance of the terms and conditions hereof.
(d)Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective legal representatives, successors and
assigns. Buyer shall not have the right to assign the Agreement without Seller's prior written
consent, which consent may be given or withheld in Seller's reasonable discretion; provided that
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Buyer shall in no event be released from any of its obligations or liabilities hereunder as*a result
of any such approved assignment. 'Notwithstanding the foregoing to the contrary, Buyer is
permitted to assign' this Agreement, in whole or in part, without Seller's consent to an Affiliate of
Buyer, provided that, (i) assignee assumes Buyer's obligations under • -
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this Agreement pursuant to a'written' agreententinform and substance reasonably. acceptable to
Seller; (ii) Seller receives a' copy of such assignment and assumption agreement on or before three
(3) business days prior to Closing and reaffirms all of the representations and warranties Of Buyer
herein and' (iii) Buyer shall remain liable for,. and shall net be released from the performance of,
Buyer's obligations' under this Agreement `after such assignment. Whenever reference is made in
this Agreement to Seller or Buyer, such reference shall include the successors and assigns Of such
party 'under this Agreement: For purposes Of this Section, "Affiliate" shall mean an' entity, that
directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries' controls, or is controlled by, or is under
the common control with, the Buyer.
(e)Govemmep j Immunity, No term or. condition Of this Agreement shall
be construed' or interpreted as a waiver, express or implied, 'of any Of the mtmunrtttes, rights,
benefits, protections, or other provisions, of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S.
24-10-101, et seq., or the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. 1346(b) and 2671 , et seq., as
applicable now or, hereafter amended.
(D Choice or Law. Colorado law, and rules and regulations issued pursuant
thereto, shall be applied in the interpretation, execution, and enforcement of this Agreement: Any
provision included or incorporated herein by reference which conflicts with said laws, rules, and
regulations shall be null and void. Any provision incorporated herein by reference which purports
to negate this Section 18(f) in whole or in part shall not be valid or enforceable or available in any
action at law. whether by way of complaint, defense, or otherwise. Any provision rendered null and
void by the operation of this provision shall not invalidate the remainder of this Agreement, to the
extent capable of execution.
(g)Binding Arbitration Prohibited. The State of Colorado does not agree to
binding arbitration' by' any extra -judicial body 'or person. Any provision to the contrary in this
Agreement•or incorporated herein by reference shall be null and void.
(h)Emolovee Financial Interest. C.R.S. 24-18-201 and 24-50507. The
signatories aver that to their knowledge, no employee of the State has any personal or beneficial
interest whatsoever in the service or property described in this Agreement.
(i)No YQlatian of Law. The signatories aver that they are familiar with
C.R.S. 18-8-301, et seq. (Bribery and Corrupt Influences) and C.R.S. 18-8- 01, et seq. (Abuse of
Public Office) and that no violation of such provisions is present in this Agreement.
G) Use of "Colorado State University", "CSU" ; or "Hughes Stadium".
Buyer may only state 'that the Property is located at the former Hughes Stadium' site for the
ptirpose of providing information as' to the general location of the Property in advertisements
concerning the Property or to refer to the Property as the "Hughes Subdivision". Except as
hereinabove permitted, Buyer agrees that it shall not use or allow the use of the name "Colorado
State University",'CSV' or "Hughes Stadium" in any manner to name, designate, advertise, sell or
develop the Property or in any manner or connection with the operations'or businesses located or
to be located on the Property. The restriction in this Section 18(j) shall survive Closing.
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(k)Counter_arts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
(1)litiON*: The headings of the Sections, , subsections, , paragraphs and
subparagraphs hereof are, provided for convenience of reference only, and shall not b:considered
in construing their contents.
(m)Each writing or plat or plan referred to herein as being attached hereto as
an exhibit or otherwise designated herein as an exhibit is incorporated herein by reference and
made a part hereof. The following exhibits are attached hereto:
Exhibit A Legal Description of Property
Exhibit Escrow Agent's Standard Escrow
$ Provisions
Exhibit Form Deed
C
Exhibit Closing Documents
D
Exhibit Permitted Exceptions
E
Exhibit Additional Obligations of Seller
F
Exhibit Notice Addresses
G
Exhibit H Additional Purchase Price Schedule
(n)Time Periods. Any and all references in this Agreement to time periods
which are specified by reference to a certain number of days refer to calendar days, unless
"business days" is otherwise expressly provided. Therefore, if (a) the last date by which Closing is
permitted to occur hereunder, or (b) any date by which a Party is required to provide the other
Party with notice hereunder, occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday or a banking holiday in the
jurisdiction where the Property is located, then and in any of such events, such applicable dates
shall be deemed to occur, for all purposes of this Agreement, on that calendarday which is the
next, succeeding day, which is not a Saturday, Sunday or banking holiday.
(o)No Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed in any way to
create between the Parties any relationship of partnership, joint venture or association, and the
Parties disclaim the existence thereof.
(p)Escrow Provisions. The Escrow Agent's actions and the Parties'
obligations in regard to any escrow shall be govemed by Escrow Agent's standard escrow
provisions attached as Exhibit B to the extent that they are not inconsistent with this Agreement.
(q)Waivers. No Party shall be deemed to have waived the exercise of any
right which it holds hereunder unless such waiver is made expressly and in writing (and no delay
or omission by any Party hereto in exercising any such right shall be deemed a waiver of its
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future exercise). No such waiver made as to any instance involving the exercise of any such right
shall be deemed a waiver as to any other such instance, or any other such right. -1 ;; . f
(r)WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, SELLER AND BUYER EACH HEREBY WAIVES RIGHT TO
TRIAL BY JURY m ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS •
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AGREEMENT AND THE RESPECTIVE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE
PARTIES HERETO.
(s)Facsimile and PDF Copies. Facsimile copies or PDF copies sent by email
of the Agreement and any amendments hereto and any signatures thereon shall be considered for
all purposes as originals.
(t)Memorandum 0! Agreement. Upon delivery of the Suitability
Notice by Buyer, Seller shall be obligated to record a Memorandum Of Purchase and Sale
Agreement (the "Memorandum") in the real property records of Larimer County, Colorado,
evidencing: (i) Buyer's interest in the Property, and (ii) Buyer's and/or its successor's obligation to
pay the Additional Purchase Price to Seller pursuant to Section 15 above, in a form to be negotiated
and reasonably and mutually acceptable to the Parties prior to expiration of the Feasibility Period;
provided that, prior tovecording the Memorandum, Buyer will deliver a duly executed Release of
the Memorandum to the Title Company to be held in escrow, and recorded by the Title Company in
the event Of termination of this Agreement or default by Buyer under this Agreement. After
Closing. Seller shall be obligated to release the Memorandum Of record by delivery of a quit claim
deed or other evidence of termination satisfactory to the title company for any Lot subject to a
Retail Closing immediately upon payment•by. Buyer to Seller of the Additional Purchase Price
applicable to such Lot pursuant to Section 5 above.
(Signatures on following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed under seal this Purchase and Sale
Agreement as of the Effective Date.
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SELLER:
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
By:
Name:
Title:
A+ti A. Frank
elflairx eLor
5u-vary . l .201 ?
Date
Division of University Operations
318 Administration Building
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-600
LEGAL REVIEW:
Office of the General Counsel
Colorado State University System
01 Administration Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-0006
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BUYER:
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sLENNAR COLORADO, LLC, a Colorado limited
liabiloty pmpany
Title: Vice President
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. • The undersigned joins in the execution of the foregoing Agreement for the sole
purpose of agreeing to hold andapply;the Deposit subject to and in accordance with the
terms of the foregoing Agreement.
ESCROW AGENT:
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY
e:
ey:
Nam
e:
Title:
Date:
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF,THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT
Legal Description of the Property
Beginning at the East quarter comer (E 1/4) of Section 20, Township 7 North, Range 69 West of the
Sixth Principal Meridian; thence South 00014' West, 1390.9 feet; thence South 87059' West, 1473.5
feet; thence South 78025' West, 12143 feet; thence North 00 028' East, 245 1.0 feet; thence North
57044' East 66.1 feet, thence on a regular curve to the left with a radius of 336.48 feet, 149.4 feet;
thence North 32017' East, 0.2 feet, thence on a regular curve to the left with a radius of 240.99 feet,
133.2 feet; thence North 00027' East, III.2 feet; thence on a regular curve to the right with a radius
Of 236.48 feet, 99.5 feet; thence North 86023' East, 2437.4.feet; 'thence South 00014' West, 1391.7
feet to the Point of Beginning, subject to existing public road rightof-way running through the
Southeast corner.
EXCEPT that portion conveyed to the City of Fort Collins in Deed recorded November 19, i 998 at
Reception No. 98101735, described as follows: Considering the East line of the Southeast Quarter of
said Section 20 as bearing SO00 14' 18" W from a aluminum cap in monument box at the East
Quarter comer,of said Section 20 to a aluminum cap in a monument box at the Southeast corner of
said Section 20 and with all bearings contained herein relative thereto; Commencing at the East
Quarter comer of said Section 20; thence along said East line, ,S 00014' 1,8" E, I,153.43 feet to the
Point of Beginning; thence continuing along said East line, S 00014' 18" W, 237.64 feet to a point on
the South line of the North half of said Southeast Quarter; thence along said South line, S 88'000'04"
W, 1,473.03 feet; thence N 78053'33" E, 1,501.23 feet to the Point of Beginning, County of Larimer,
State of Colorado. '
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A -I.
AGREEMENT QF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO,LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT.
' Fscrgw Piiovisions'E'•
I,Buyer and Seller, jointly and se_verally,'hereby_agree to indemnify the Escrow Agent and
hold it harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, losses, actions, suits or indemnify_. .the
law -or in
equity, or any other expense, fees or charges of any:character.or nature, which it may incur or with
which it may be threatened by reason Of its acting as Escrow Agent under this Agreement,
including, without limitation, attomey's' fees and the cost of defending any actions; suit or
proceeding or resisting any claim.
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2. 'In the event of a dispute between the Parties as to the disposition•of the Deposit or
any other escrow monies held by the Escrow Agent or actions -taken by or contemplated by
the Escrow Agent, :Buyer and Seller agree to settlement of such dispute by the methods
more specifically contained in! the Agreement of Sale.' Immediately upon receipt of written
notification to, the Escrow Agent of an escrow funds dispute ;which cannot be resolved
between the Parties, including any contract default having occurred due to failure to close,
Escrow Agent agrees to notify the Parties that unless the Parties mutually select an
' arbitrator within five (5) business days of notification, Escrow Agent will submit the matter
to AAA to settle the dispute as quickly as possible: The decision and awarding of any funds
by the Arbitrator shall ° be final and binding 'upon the :Parties hereto. Within three (3)
business days after the Arbitrator has'resolved the dispute and rendered written directions,
the Escrow Agent shall torn over any ;escrow "monies together with any interest • earned
thereon to the' appropriate .party due' all or' part Of the' funds 'Sit forth in the written
directions.
Alternatively, in the event of any controversy involving the 'Deposit ort.any other
escrow funds, the Escrow Holder may, upon agreement by Buyer and Seller, charge one-half of its
fees and costs to Seller and one-half of its fees and costs to Buyer, and then place all or portions of
the Deposit or any other escrow funds in the registry of any court of competent jurisdiction, and
upon payment of such funds in to the court registry, Escrow Holder shall be released from all further
liability in connection with the funds delivered.
3. The Escrow Agent shall not be bound by any other agreement whether or not it has
knowledge of the existence thereof or of its terms and conditions, and is required only to
hold the Deposit as herein set forth and to make payment or other disposition thereof as
hereinbefore stated.
4. Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any mistakes of fact, or errors of judgment, or
for any acts or omission of any kind unless caused by the willful misconduct or gross
negligence of Escrow Agent.
5. Escrow Agent may resign upon ten (10) days written notice to the Parties to their
addresses set forth herein. If a successor escrow agent is not appointed within a fourteen
(14) day period following such resignation, the Escrow Agent may petition a court of
competent jurisdiction to name a successor. The costs of such action shall be paid by Seller
and Buyer on an equal basis, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section I hereof.
34
AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT C
Eorm Deed
UPON RECORDING RETURN TO:
Rebecca W. Dow, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
P.O. Box 8749
Denver, CO 80201
SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED. dated 20_. between THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO
STATE UNIVERSITY ("Grantor"), whose address is c/o Colorado State University Research Foundation,
2537 Research Blvd, suite 200, Ft, Collins, CO 80525; and LENNAR COLORADO, LLC. a Colorado limited
liability company ("Grantee"), whose address is 9193 S. Jamaica Street, 4th Fl., Englewood. CO 80112.
WITNESS, that Grantor, for and in consideration of the sum OfDollars
($ ), the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, does hereby GRANT, SELL and CONVEY unto Grantee all of the real property
described on Exhj,, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, located in the
County of Larimer, State Of Colorado, together with improvements and appurtenances, belonging or
in any way appertaining and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues,
and profits thereof; and all the estate, right, title, interest. claim, and demand whatsoever of the
Grantor, either in law or equity, Of, in, and to the above real property (the "Property").
Grantor does hereby covenant and agree that it shall WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND
the title to the Property for the benefit of Grantee against all persons claiming by, through or under
Grantor, subject to the matters described on Ebbjbil A attached hereto, and incorporated herein by
this reference.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantor has executed this deed to be effective on the date set
forth above.
GRANTOR:
35
STATE OF COLORADO
) SS.
COUNTY OF
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through
'COLORADO STATE' UNIVERSITY'
BY
. Name:
Its:
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The foregoing instilment was acknowledged before me this day of
36
20—, by as the Board of Governors of the
Colorado State University System, acting by
and through Colorado State Uni versity.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires:
1 SEALI
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1857%5.2
Exhibit A
to
Special Warranty Deed Legal Description of Property
(To be inserted prior to Closing]
37
18570965.2
Exhibit B to
Special Warranty Deed
•
Permitted Exceptions
I.TAXES FOR THE YEAR 20 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS/
”" • • • ---- be inserted prior to Closing]
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
byand between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
(a)
(b)
EXHIBIT p
Closing Poguments to be Delivered to Boyer
If required by Title Company, a certified copy of the resolution Of Sellers Board of
Directors authorizing and approving this Agreement and the transactions
contemplated herein and the execution of the Agreement and the Closing documents;
A special warranty deed in form attached as Exhibi: C, which conveys fee simple
title to the Property;
(c) An assignment, without warranty, of Seller's rights, title and interest, if any, in all
permits, plans, licenses, approvals, certificates, entitlements, development
agreements and related items included within the Documents and, in each case, to
the extent assignable;
(c) A Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act ("FIRVTA") certification in conformance
with the requirements of FIRYfA;
(e) All consents which may be required from any third person or entity in connection
with the sale of the Property;
(0 The Seller's Affidavit in the form required by the Title Company and reasonably
acceptable to the Seller; and
(g)
Such other documents or instruments as may be required by other provisions of this
Agreement or reasonably required by Buyer to effectuate Closing.
All of the documents and instruments to be delivered by Seller pursuant to this Exhibit shall
be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to counsel for Buyer.
Closing Documents to be Delivered to Seller
(a) The Purchase Price;
(b) If required by Title Company, satisfactory evidence that the person or persons
' executing' the Closing documents':on behalf of 'Buyer have full light, power and
authority to do so; i s , • ; ; , -
I ES7W65.2
(c) the Real Property Transfer Declaration required by applicable Colorado law;
(d) All consents which may be required from any third person or entity in connection
with the purchase of the Property;
(e) The Buyer's Affidavit in the form required by the Title Company and as
reasonably acceptable to Buyer;
(f) Such other documents or instruments as may be required by other provisions of this
Agreement or reasonably required by Seller to effectuate Closing.
All of the documents and instruments to be delivered by Buyer pursuant to this Exhibit shall
be in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to counsel for Seller.
18570965.2
AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT E
Permitted ExavUonii
[to be inserted during Feasibility Period]
.TAXES FOR THE YEAR 20_ AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS.
Buyer's Initials
1857(B65.2
Date Agreed:
Seller's Initials . AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller
and
LENNAR COLORADQ,.LLC, as Buyer
AlquBliF • • •!•
Additional Obligations of Seller
(Insert, if any during the Feasibility Period.]
AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT Ci
NotigeS
Any notice to be given to,any Party hereto in connection with this Agreement shall be in writing
and shall be deemed received (a) on the date delivered if hand delivered by receipted hand
delivery or by electronic transmission, and (b) two (2) days after postmark. if sent postage prepaid
by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notices to the Parties shall be sent to their
addresses set forth below. Either Party, by written notice to the other, may change its address to
which notices are to be sent. The Parties shall copy Escrow Agent on all notices sent hereunder,
but failure to notify Escrow Agent shall not be deemed a failure of notice to a Party to whom
notice has been given. Any default notice under this Agreement sent by electronic transmission
must be followed by the delivery of a hard copy.
yuyer's Address:
With copy to:
Lennar Colorado, LLC
9193 S. Jamaica Street, 4th Fl.
Englewood, CO 801 12
Attn: Daniel J. Nickless, Land President
Telephone: 303-486-5063
Email: daniel.nickless@lennar.com
Rebecca W. Dow, Esq.
Holland & Hart LLP
555 17th Street, suite 3200
Denver, Colorado 80202
Telephone: 303-295-8413
Email: rdow@hollandhart.com
Escrow Agent's Address: Fidelity National Title Company
3 500 John F. Kennedy Pkwy., Ste. 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Attention-. Julie Norris
Telephone: (970) 212-7750
Email: jnorris@fnLgom
Seller's Address: Colorado State University c/o Colorado State Uni versify
Research Foundation 2537 Research Blvd., Suite
200
Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Marc C;Diamant, Esq.
Biowhitein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
410 17th st.; 22nd Floor
Ddriver, CO 802024431
Telephone: 303-223-1 132
Email: mdiamant@bhfs.com
1857W65.2
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AGREEMENT OF SALE
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
EXHIBIT H
Additional Purchase Price Payaent Schedule
[See attached.]
CALCULATION OF ADDITIONAL PURCHASE PRICE
Address:
Closing Date:
Lot No.
Plan No.
by and between
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
SYSTEM, acting by and through COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, as Seller
and
LENNAR COLORADO, LLC, as Buyer
1857W65.2
AGREEMENT OF SALE
EXHIBIT I
Form or Leger or Credit
(See attached.)
1-
IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF CREDrr NO. FGAC.)0000(
BENEFICIARY
APPLICANT:
LC AMOUNn USDS))00(.XX (AMOUNT IN WORDS US DOLLARS)
EXPIRATION DATE: (DAIEJ AT OUR COUNTERS
RE:
GENTLEMEN:
WE HEREBY ESTABLISH OUR IRREVOCABLE STANDBY LETTER OF
CREDIT NO. FGACooa IN YOUR FAVOR AT THE REQUEST AND FOR WOUtlrW YI TOEXCEE!)7HELCAMOUNT
.ro
THE ACCOUNT OF (APPLICANT) IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED THE
THIS LETTER OF CREDIT 15 AVAILABLE BY YOUR DRAFr(S) DRAWN AT SI DULY
AND MANUALLY SIGNED AND MARKED: "DRAWN UNDER
LETTER OFCREDtT NO. FOAC.)0000( DATED MOM MI )Xu zOXX•• WHEN A
OF CREDIT AND AU. ORIGINAL AMENDMENTS, IF ANY. AND THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENT(S);
BF.NFFICIARY•s CERTIFICATE DULY AND MANUALLY SIGNED AND DATED BY AN AUTHORIZED OFFICER SIGNING AS
SUCH ON ITS LETTERHEAD READING EXACTLY AS FOLLOWS-
'WTHE AMOUNT REPRESENTED BY THE DRAFT ACCOMPANYING THIS STATEMENT I5 THE AMOUNT REQUIRED TO
BE PAID TO THE BENEFICIARY ON ACCOUNT OF THE DEFAULT OF (APPLICANT( UNDER THE [AGREEMENT NAME)
DATED ON OR AROUND ( DATE). (THE "AGREEMENT) BY AND BETWEEN IBENFFICIARYI. AS AND (APPLICANT). AS
1-1; THAT (APPLICANT) HAS BEEN GIVEN WRITTEN NOTICE BY (BENEFICIARY) DESCRIBING THE EVENT OR
CONDITION OF SUCH DEFAULT IN REASONABLE DETAIL BY CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED; THE
DEFAULT HAS NOT BEEN CURED WITHIN THE CURE PERIOD PROVIDED THEREIN, IF ANY. AND THAT
(BENEFICIARY) 15 NOT IN DEFAULT UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT AND AS SUCH IS
ENTm.ED TO BE PAID THE PROCEEDS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT`
THIS LETTER OF CREDrr SETS FORTH IN FULL THE TERMS OF OUR UNDERTAKING AND SUCH UNDERTAKING SHALL NOT
IN ANY WAY BE MODIFIED, AMENDED. AMPLIFIED OR LIMITED BY REFERENCE TO ANY DOCUMENT INSTRUMENT OR
AGREEMENT RE/ERRED TO HEREIN OR IN WHICH THIS LETTER OF CREDIT IS REFERRED TO OR WHICH THIS LETTER OF
CREDIT RELATES, AND ANY SUCH REFERENCE SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO INCORR)RATE HEREIN ANY SUCH DOCUMENT.
INSTRUMENT OR AGREEMENT.
WE HEREBY ENGAGE WITH BENEFICIARY THAT ALL SIGHT DRAFTS DRAWN UNDER AND IN CONFORMITY WITH THE
TERMS r. LY
A N D
�• CONDITIONS OF THIS LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE DULY HONORED
IF DRAWN AN
IRED HEREIN
IF PRESENTED B
E TERFD OR CFRT(FIF.D MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED OR BY
FEDERAL EXPRESS OR ANY OTHER NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COURIER COMPANY.
THIS LETTER OF CREDff is SUBJECT TO AND GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FIORIDA WITHOUT REGARD TO
PRINCIPLES OF CONFLICT OF LAW), AND EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN. IS SUBJECT TO THE
INTERNATIONAL STANDBY PRACTCES 1998. INIERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • PUBLICATION NO. 590
("ISP98") AND IN THE EVEtcr OF ANY CONFLICT, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA WILL CONTROL
VERY TRULY YOURS.
AUTHORIZED S)GNER. TITLE
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Budget Data Book
Actual Fiscal Year 2017-18
Estimate Fiscal Year 2018-19
Instftstion Natste: Colorado Stec* Vdvositi
Unit cc 1: Pain Campus - Education and Gea+aal
Ina: Lion Code: 41,413
Contact tnfa. *tton: n�a Nathan
Tuition rue information previously provided in Formats 3S R and 35NR can be found in the DHE Tuition end Fee Survey.
Submitted: October 08, 2018
+i O. u P W N--O ,O GO A W N
O ,D 0 J P u P W N
LauRatioo No.:
INSTITUTION SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado State University
Format 20
D.e Bare October ea, 201e
Ln Functional Expenditure Ln 2017-18 2018-19
No Summary No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
1 Instruction Fmt. 1100 La 25 1 1,980.10 2213.953,384 1,979.78 220,943,485
2 Research (State Supported) Fmt. 1200 Ln 25 2 204.90 36,093,716 120.11 24.904,791
3 Public Service Fon, 1300 Ln 25 3 8.50 1.169.912 2.19 295,391
4 Academe Support Fmt. 1400 La 25 4 402.50 61,698,467 554.60 71.623,929
5 Student Services Fmt. 1500 Ln 25 5 218.00 34.944,904 259 94 35.475,854
6 Institutional Support Fmt. 16001.n25 6 209.40 34.283,565 220.76 33,943,125
7 Operation & Maintenance of Plant Fmt. 1700 Ln 25 7 448.97 47,944,116 495.65 48,183,692
8 Scholarships & Fellowships Fmt. 1100Ln25 8 72,102.585 68,542,537
9 Hospita1s Frnt. 1900 Lo 25 9 - -
10 Traneers Fret 2000 Ln 20 10 41.852,110 17,556,251
11 TOTAL EDUCATION & OENERAL EXPENDITURES 11 3,472.37 551,042,759
12 SOURCE OF FUNDS (Fund Number)
13 State Appropnation
14 FFS Contracts
15 Undergraduate Resident Tuition 'Stipend'
16 Undergraduate Resident Tuition 'Student Share'
17 Subtoul Undergraduate Resident Tuition
18 Graduate Resident Tuition
19 Non -Resident Tuition
20 Total Tuition
21
22
23
24
25 Non Appropnatoi E & G (Other than Tuition) Fun
26
27
TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE
12
Fmt 600 Ln 25 13
Foe. 0701.n 12 14
15
16
Fmt. 100 17
Fmt. 100 18
Fmt. 100 19
Fmt.100 20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Fmt. 411 b 20
3,633.03 521,471,102
16,084.06
28,997,098
179,614,724
216,768,913
19.366,639
202,220,517
438,356,069
16,263.97
32,989,736
221,036,955
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424,590,519
83.689,592
63 890,847
551,042,759
521,471,102
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff r4,o. tad it actual staff frilled positions and does not include vacancies. The estimate year responses should assume all positions are filled.
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STUDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF DATA
NAME: Colorado State Univaii y Due Date. October MS, tote
Ln Ln 2017.18
No No Actual
2018.19
Estimate
1 STUDENT FTE DATA' 1
2A COF Readenl Undergraduate FTE 2A 16,084.06 16,263 97
2F1 Non-COF Resident Undergraduate FTE 2B 230.93 230.93
2C Teal Resident Undergraduate FTE 2C 16,314.99 16.494.90
3 Resident Graduate FTE 3 1,568.88 1,561.55
4 Total Resident FTE 4 17,883.87 18,056.45
5
6 Nonresident Undergraduate FTE 6 6,258.24
7 Nonresident Graduate FTE 7 1.205 97
8 Total Nonresident FTE 8 7,464 21
9 9
10 Total FTE Undergraduate 10 22,573.23
11 Total FTE Graduate 11 2,774.85
12 Total FTE Students 12 25,348.08
13 13
15 C1. 1 PER STUDENT l5
16 Total ERG Cost Per FTE Student 16 19,406.73
17 COP Stipend Per Undergraduate Resident FTE 17r
18 18
19 INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY DATA (SOURCE FMT 40 OR FMT 1100 and 1' 19
20 Faculty FTE Total 20
21 FTE ElstMime Faculty 21
22 FTE Pact•time Faculty 22
23 23
24 AVG COMPENSATION INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY 24
25 All Faculty Combined
26 Full-time Average Compensation
27 Part-time Average Compensation
28
29 Total Faculty and Staff FTE (Foment 20)
5
25
26
27
28
29
1,560.70
1,173.30
387.40
102.468
120,754
47,085
3,472.37
6,303.62
1,199.24
7.502.86
22,798.52
2,760.79
25,559.31
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SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado Sate University D. Date: October OS- 2010
COURSE LEVEL
2017-18
Actual
FTE
STUDENTS
FTE S/F
FACULTY RATIO
Vocational
Lower Tavel
Upper Level
Total Undergraduate
=ZiEESINEEMIEWOURIEEsNill
22.62
t _ ;.ee 13.32
22,578.30 1,314,70 17.17
Graduate [ {= ='Di1BS30323r* 6 15
Graduate 11 _ ' 530-97;201 5.61
Total Graduate 2,533.80 420.50 6.03
Grand Total 25,112.10 1.735.20 14.47
NOTE: Institutions are required to maintain detailed information on the above data by Classification of Innnspional Program (CIPJ area
Ddaikd data availabk upon request.
lostltatlaa No.:
NAME Colorado State University
Ln
TOTAL TUITION REVENUE and STUDENT FTE
No Object
Les
CORE Revenue Source Code (RSC): No
1 SUMMER 1
2 Resident Graduate (4801)
3 Undergraduate (4802) 3
4 Nonresident Graduate (490I) 4
5 Undergraduate 14902) 5
6 Subtotal Sumer 6
7 FALL 7
8 Resident
9
10 Nonresident
II
12 Subtotal Fall
13 WINTER
14 Resident
15
16 Nonresident
17
18 Subtotal Winter 18
19 SPRING 19
20 Residem Graduate (4801) 20
21 Undergraduate (4802) 21
22 Nonresident Graduate (4901) 22
23 Undergraduate (4902) 23
24 Subtotal Spring 24
25 SUBTOTAL
26 Resident
27
28 Nonreaideru
29
30
31 SUBTOTAL RESIDENT
32 SUBTOTAL NONRESIDENT
33 SUBTOTAL GRADUATE
34 SUBTOTAL UNDERGRADUATE
Graduate (4801)
Undergraduate (4802)
Graduate (4901)
Undergraduate (4902)
Graduate (4801)
Undergraduate (4802)
Graduate (4901)
Undergraduate (4902)
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
FTE
12,605.81
2017-18
Actual
212,871,760
1 1,401 41 I %,668,458
25
Graduate (4801) 26 1,568.88 19,366,639
Undergraduate (4802) 27 16 222.53 216,768.913
Graduate (49013 28 1,205.97 30,352,785
Undergraduate (4902) 29 6258.24 171.867,732
30
31
32
33
34
17,791.41 236,135,552
7,464.21 202,220,517
2,774.85 49,719,424
22,48077 388,636,645
Format 100
des Date_ 0044er 01, 2018
35 TOTAL TUITIONREVENUE
(ERG CORE Function Code 1100)
36
35
25,255.62 438,356,069
Total Tuition Includes Stipend Reimbursement
Tuition rase information pravlously provided in Formes 35R end 3 SNR can be found in the DHE Tuition and Fee Survey
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Fort Collins
GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
FOR
DECEMBER 12, 2019
1:15 P.M.
21 5 NORTH MASON, CONFERENCE Room 2A, SECOND FLOOR
1. Citizen participation and Plan member comments
General Employees Retirement
Committee
215 N. Mason
2nd Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6788
970.221.6782 - fax
fcgov.com
2. Consider approving the minutes from the meetings of October 10, 2019 and the
special meeting that was held on November 1, 2019.
3. Review Draft 2020 GERC Work Plan
4. Review Monthly Investment Report - Blaine Dunn
5. Other Business
�of
tCollins
General Employees Retirement
Committee
215 N. Mason
2'tl Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6788
970.221.6782 - fax
fcgov.com
GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
OCTOBER 10, 2019
215 N. MASON — CONFERENCE ROOM 1 B - FIRST FLOOR — 1:15 PM
Committee Members Present: Clark Mapes, Chairman
Del Bernhardt
John Lindsay
Ralph Zentz
Members Absent: John Voss, Vice Chairman
James Lathrop
Others Present: Blaine Dunn
Jenny Lopez Filkins
Joaquin Garbiso
Nikki Daniels
Carolyn Koontz
Meeting called to order at 1:15 pm
Joaquin Garbiso introduced Nikki Daniels who is the new HR contact who will be
supporting the GERC replacing Janie Appleton who retired.
1. Citizen Participation and Plan Member Comments - None made or noted.
2. Consider approving the minutes from the meeting of August 8, 2019.
Motion to approve the minutes made by John Lindsay
Motion seconded by Del Bernhardt. August 8th meeting minutes approved as presented
3. Review Quarterly Investment Report (Blaine Dunn)
GERP Portfolio at a little over $47M
More lump sums being taken - 4 lump sums and 3 terminations
Tech Sector is at 24.5% of the total portfolio - Equity Sector limit is 25% - if it goes over
25% rebalancing will be done before end of quarter. Mutual fund analysis is done
quarterly.
So much volatility in market right now makes it difficult to benchmark.
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Fort Collins
Admin fees paid by GERC include $25.5K to Milliman. Blaine will ask Milliman if they
have any benchmark information for fees. Review the fees being paid by the plan.
Less risk and better return realized by spreading assets across more categories -
expense ratio is new on mutual fund analysis. Sold some international funds to cover
lump sum payments and to keep cash
4. Review Investment Policy Statement IPS (Blaine Dunn)
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Collins
• Purpose of Policy
Purpose & Objective of Investment Policy
• Stating Committee's expectations, objectives and guidelines for investments
• Setting investment structure for the plan assets
• Providing guidelines for investment portfolio controlling overall risk and liquidity
• Establish criteria to monitor, evaluate, and compare performance results
• Objectives of Policy
• Achieve and maintain a fully -funded status
• Have ability to pay all benefit and expense obligations when due
• Meet or exceed actuarial investment earning assumptions
• Current Assets - $47,129,041
• Participants
• 45 —Active
• 69 — Terminated Vested
• 270 — Retired Members
• Currently Closed to New Members
• Planning Horizon — Over 5 years
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Overview of Plan
city
Fort Collins
On track to overachieve 6.25%
no new employees - no influx of cash to offset market returns
Impact of adoption of new life expectancy tables
80-85% funded range is the goal - this year we are at 67% - dropped quite a bit
Discussions in Jan / Feb based on what the market does at the end of the year —
including the possible need to discuss requesting an increase in the City contribution -
next budget cycle - Milliman's projections go out to 2067
City of
Fort Collins
Asset Allocation Restraints
Asset Classes Approved for the Plan
1. Cash and Cash Equivalents
2. Domestic Fixed Income
3. Bond Mutual Funds
4. Domestic Equities
5. International Equities
Committee has elected to use mutual funds to achieve equity portion
City of
FortCollins
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Strategic Asset Allocation
Lower
Limit
Cash & Domestic 30%
Fixed Income
Bond Mutual Funds 0%
Domestic Equity
International Equity
35%
5%
Strategic
Allocation
40%
N/A
45%
Upper
Limit
50%
20%
55%
15% 25%
GERP Asset Allocation
Current Asset Allocation
Cash & Domestic 32.0%
Fixed Income
Bond Mutual Funds
Domestic Equity
International Equity
0%
53.3%
14.7%
Investment Policy allows to be +/- 10% from strategic allocation
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Fort Collins
Blaine is using the guardrails of plus or minus 10% to the plan's advantage / creating
better returns
CFO of the City, currently Mike Beckstead, is the funding agent for the plan. He has
delegated some responsibilities to Blaine including investments. The IPS was last
changed in 2011 and this was due to a legal concern. It is the committee's prerogative
to update or change.
Clark Mapes asked about the other investment options Innovest mentioned.
Blaine indicated some options are less liquid than mutual funds — would need to do
additional research and a good amount of due diligence would need to be done.
Something to be said about diversifying across the asset classes but we would need to
be larger to see gain for diversifying and this would involve additional fees.
5. Discuss thoughts and comments regarding items covered in the Fiduciary
Training at the August 8th meeting (Blaine Dunn)
Clark Mapes would like for this training to be part of onboarding new GERC members.
It is Important for this board to have fiduciary training once a year. At a minimum share
the Innovest deck with new members. We will try to schedule Fiduciary Training for April
20th GERC meeting. Blaine will check on the cost of the training.
Process for all new members should include an overview of what we do as well as
sharing the website information.
Jenny Lopez Filkins mentioned that the Innovest Fiduciary Training delivered to the
GERC was the best she has attended.
Blaine Dunn: we are a retail account with Fidelity — based on our plan — we are not able
to move off of a retail account— Blaine is having additional discussions with Innovest on
other ways fees could be lowered - theory is if we brought Innovest on as advisor —
could result in reduced fees. GERP funds are in the lowest fee classes they can be in.
It's possible that if Innovest acts as advisor on account, GERP could get different share
classes.
Jenny Lopez Filkins asked the committee if any members have any ideas about
changes to the GERP IPS they would like to make. It could be updated with current
information such as population and there may be other things the Committee wants
updated. The process would involve a committee member making a motion regarding a
requested update to the IPS and the motion passing. Jenny Lopez Filkins would draft a
resolution for the committee to consider at the next scheduled meeting. No committee
member mentioned any specific revision to be made to the GERP IPS or made a motion
to change the Policy.
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Fort of
Blaine Dunn took an action for the committee to bring suggested updates to the IPS
back to the committee for consideration. The objective is to make it more accurate and
up to date.
John Lindsay will not be able to attend the November meeting
Meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM
Clark Mapes, Chairman
Carolyn Koontz, Staff Liaison
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City
General Employees Retirement
Committee
215 N. Mason
2"tl Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6788
970.221.6782 - fax
fcgov. com
GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
215 N. MASON - CONFERENCE Room 1 B - FIRST FLOOR - 8 AM
Committee Members Present: Clark Mapes, Chairman
John Lindsay
Ralph Zentz
Del Bernhardt
Others Present:
Travis Storin
Kelley Vodden
Jenny Lopez Filkins
Carolyn Koontz
Meeting called to order at 8:03 am.
Purpose of the Special GERC Meeting is to review and consider Resolution 19-01
OF THE GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
ADDING TRUSTEES TO THE FIDELITY MUTUAL FUND ACCOUNTS
Mike Beckstead has designated Kelley Vodden (our new Controller) as his new
Designee. Kelley attended the meeting and was introduced to the committee.
It is proposed that Kelley become a committee member and be added as a Trustee with
Fidelity replacing John Voss who is no longer a City employee. If approved, there would
be two Trustees for Fidelity; Kelley Vodden and Clark Mapes. John Voss will be
removed as a Trustee with Fidelity.
Resolution 19-01 was reviewed and discussed by the Committee. Following the
discussion, Ralph Zentz made a motion to approve Resolution 19-01 as it is written.
Del Bernhardt seconded the motion. Resolution 19-01 was passed unanimously.
A copy of Resolution 19-01 is attached.
The next regular GERC Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019
City of
Fort Collins
Clark Mapes, Chairman
Carolyn Koontz, Staff Liaison
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GENERAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT COMMITTEE
2020 Work Plan & Meeting Schedule
2020 Meeting Schedule
Regular meetings of the General Employees' Retirement Committee (GERC) are scheduled for
the second Thursday of every month and are held at 215 North Mason in conference room 2A
beginning at 1:15pm.
The 2020 GERC meeting schedule is:
January9 April 9 July 9 October8
February 13 May 14 August 13 November 12
March 12 - June 11 September 10 December 10
2020 GERC Work Plan
• Prepare 2019 GERC Annual Report for City Council prior to January 31, 2020.
• Fiduciary training for all Committee members.
• Elect Officers and Review GERC standing rules in February 2020.
• Consider modifying practices, policies, plan document, etc. as advised in fiduciary
training.
• Continue Monitoring of Retirement Plan and the appropriate level of contributions.
• Revise actuarial assumptions prior to March 1, if necessary, for the 2019 Report.
• Review 'Personal Retirement Planning Statement' forms in April 2020.
• Review Quarterly and Monthly Investment Reports.
• Review legislative issues with actuarial consultant and support staff.
• Prepare Work Plan for 2021 by September 30, 2020.
• Provide and enhance the educational opportunities for GERP members and GERC Board
members, as appropriate.
• The web site for the General Employees' Retirement Committee will be monitored,
updated as needed, and the minutes will be posted once they have been approved and
signed.
General Employees' Retirement Plan
September 30, 2019
Plan Portfolio
Return
YTD
Benchmark
Return
YTD
YTD Performance
vs Benchmark
Market Value
(MV)
MV % of
Total
MS Rating
MS
Chg
Ticker
Morningstar Style
Style
Cash & Fixed Income
2.14%
5 year T-Note
1.91%
0.23%
13,425,202.96
28.4%
Box
GERP Mutual Funds:
Fidelity Contrafund
25.25%
S&P 500 Growth
25.60%
-0.35%
1,447,290.25
3.06%
4
FCNTX
Large Growth
3
Fidelity Balanced
19.27%
S&P 500 Index
25.30%
_ -6.03%
3,252,555.19
6.88%
5
FBALX
Large Blend
2
Fidelity Mid -cap Enhanced Index
24.78%
Russell Midcap Value Index
20.74%
4.04%
2,494,842.46
5.27%
5
FMEIX
Medium Blend
5
Fidelity Mid -cap Stock
21.16%
S&P 400 Mid Cap
20.87%
0.29%
1,345,227.76
2.84%
4
FMCSX
Medium Growth
5
Fidelity Total Market Index
26.69%
Dow Jones Total Stock
25.03%
1.66%
1,531,546.07
3.24%
4
FSKAX
Large Blend
2
Fidelity Value
27.47%
Russell Midcap Value Index
20.74%
6.73%
1,936,394.75
4.09%
3
FDVLX
Medium Value
4
Fidelity Value Discovery
19.16%
Russell 1000 Value Index
20.21%
-1.05%
1,083,334.97
2.29%
3
FVDFX
Large Value
1
Primecap Odyssey Stock
23.77%
S&P 500 Index
25.30%
-1.53%
1,389,458.51
2.94%
4
+1
POSKX
Large Blend
2
USAA NASDAQ 100 Index
33.58%
NASDAQ 100 Index
32.76%
0.82%
2,050,831.68
4.34%
5
USNQX
Large Growth
3
Vanguard 500 Index
25.66%
S&P 500 Index
25.30%
0.36%
4,427,984.31
9.36%
5
VFIAX
Large Blend
2
Vanguard Growth Index
32.09%
S&P 500 Growth
25.60%
6.49%
2,660,835.88
5.63%
4
VIGAX
Large Growth
3
Vanguard Mid Cap Index
26.67%
S&P 400 Mid Cap
20.87%
5.80%
2,985,515.21
6.31%
5
VIMAX
Medium Blend
5
Domestic Mutual Funds
25.74%
24.22%
26,605,817.04
56.3%
3 1
Vanguard Tot International Index
14.23%
MSCI ACWI ex. USA
13.37%
0.86%
2,088,113.41
4.41%
3
VTIAX
Large Blend
2
TRP International STK
21.64%
MSCI World Ex. USA
15.40%
6.24%
2,764,065.38
5.84%
3
PRITX
Large Growth
3
TRP New Asia
19.37%
MSCI Asia Ex. Japan
8.85%
10.52%
2,415.857.79
5.11%
4
PRASX
Large Growth
3
International Funds
18.76%
12.64%
7,268,036,58
15.4%
2.7
Total Mutual Funds
24.24%
21.73%
33,873,853.62
71.6%
3.0
MS Equity Style Box
Value Blend Growth
Large
1
2
3
Total Portfolio'
18.06%
47,299,056.58
100%
Med
4
5
6
Small
7
8
9
* The total portfolio yield is adjusted for YTD cash Sows, Purchases, and Sales.
Report 1911.xlsx
International Fund Category
Large Blend
Large Growth
Pacific/Asia - Lg Growth
Sub -total International
Total Equity Portfolio
Fixed Income
Bond Mutual Funds
Total Portfolio
Basic Materials
Consumer Cyclical
Financial Services
Real Estate
Communications Services
Energy
Industrials
Technology
Consumer Defensive
35% 45% 55% Healthcare
Utilities
Other (includes Cash & Bonds)
Total Equity Portfolio
GERP Investment Policy Analysis
-S-e-ptcmbor 30, 2019
Investment Policy Analysis
Fund Category Allocation
Domestic Fund Category
Moderate Allocation
Large Value
Large Blend
Large Growth
Medium Blend
Medium Value
Medium Growth
Small Blend
Category %
Market vs Total Portfolio
Value ( 20% Max)
$ 3,252,555 6.88%
$ 1,083,335 2.29%
$ 7,348,989 15.54%
$ 6,158,958 13.02%
$ 6,825,585 14.43%
$ 1,936,395 4.09%
$ 0.00%
Sub -total Domestic S 26,605,817 56.25%
( 7.5% Max)
S 2,088,113
S 2,764,065
S 2,415,858
4.41%
5.84%
5.11%
S 7,268,037
S 33,873,854
S 13,425,203
$
$ 47,299,057
15.37%
28.38%
0.0% 0%
100.0%
Strategic Asset Allocation
Lower
Limit Target Upper Limit
Equity Sector Weightings
5%
15% 25%
100.0%
50%
20%
Sector % vs
Market Equity Portfolio
Value (25% Max)
$ 1,149,079
$ 4,128,001
$ 5,445,160
$ 1,645,402
$ 2,259,597
$ 1,292,194
$ 3,583,805
$ 7,192,646
$ 2,304,826
$ 3,756,300
$ 1,116,841
$ -
$ 33,873,854
3.4%
12.2%
16.1%
4.9%
6.7%
3.8%
10.6%
21.2%
6.8%
11.1%
3.3%
0.0%
100.0%
Ethics Opinion 2014-1
November 18, 2014
Page 3
speculative. The Board believes that any possibility of Council's decision affecting Troxell's
employment is entirely speculative.
In summary, the Board believes that Councilmember Troxell does not have a conflict of interest in
participating in the City Council's deliberations and vote with regard to the proposed CSU football
stadium. The Board recognizes that the perception of a conflict of interest may exist whenever a
councilmember is employed by, or closely associated with, an organization that is strongly
interested in proposed legislation. However, the City Charter rules of ethical conduct have been
established to distinguish situations where councilmembers and their employers may be affected
and concerned about proposed legislation from those situations in which councilmembers
themselves may somehow experience some personal gain or loss as result of the Council decision.
Under the Charter standards, a conflict of interest would exist in this situation only if the potential
personal gain or loss to Troxell was either "foreseeable and measurable" (in the case of a financial
interest) or "direct and substantial" (in the case of a personal interest). After analyzing the
situation presented by Councilmember Troxell, the Board does not believe that that kind of clear
and direct benefit or detriment exists in this case. To recommend that Troxell declare a conflict of
interest in this situation would, in the Board's view, establish a very difficult precedent that would
require councilmembers to regularly refrain from representing the views of their constituents with
regard to proposed legislation even when the potential benefits or repercussions to
councilmembers are merely hypothetical or speculative.
This advisory opinion was reviewed and approved by Mayor Karen Weitkunat, and
Councilmembers Gino Campana regular members of the Ethics Review Board, and
Councilmember Ross Cunniff, the alternate member of the Board. Councilmember Cunniff
participated in the deliberations and decision of the Board because Councilmember and Ethics
Review Board member Lisa Poppaw was not available to participate. Pursuant to Section
2-569(e) of the City Code, this opinion and recommendation is to be immediately filed with the
City Clerk and made available for public inspection. Additionally, this opinion shall be
considered by the City Council at its adjourned meeting on November 25, 2014.
Dated this 18th day of November, 2014.
Carrie M. Daggett, Interim Cit
Ethics Opinion 2014-1
November 18, 2014
Page 2
interest and refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or otherwise participating in such
decision in any manner as a Councilmember. Under the Charter, the following definitions apply:
a. "Financial Interest"
A "financial interest" is defined under the Charter as "any interest equated with money or its
'equivalent." The Charter expressly excludes from the definition of "financial interest" the interest
that a Councilmember has as an employee of a business where the Council decision may
financially benefit or otherwise affect the business but entails no "foreseeable, measurable
financial benefit" to the Councilmember.
In reviewing the facts of this situation, it is likely that the Council's deliberations and actions with
regard to the CSU football stadium will "affect" the University, since, at a minimum, the
University will have difficulty moving forward with any stadium project without some degree of
cooperation and coordination with the City. There is no indication, however, that Troxell, as an
individual, will receive any "foreseeable, measurable financial benefit" as a result of the Council
decision(s), as no evidence has been presented to the effect that Troxell's salary or other
compensation will be changed or discontinued as a result of the Council's decision related to the
CSU football stadium. Therefore, the Board believes that Troxell does not have a financial
interest in the Council's actions related to the CSU football stadium.
b. "Personal Interest"
The next inquiry is whether Troxell has a "personal interest" under the Charter. The Charter
defines a personal interest in relevant part as an interest by reason of which a Councilmember
would, in the judgment of 'a reasonably prudent person, realize or experience some "direct and
substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general public."
This benefit or detriment need not be financial in nature, but it must be "direct and substantial." As
recently established by the City Council in Ordinance No. 145, 2014, "direct" means "resulting
immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not from an intervening cause," and
"substantial" means "more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent."
Clearly, Troxell is differently situated with regard to this matter than are the members of the
general public because of his employment with the University. The question is whether, because
of his status as an employee, he might realize any "direct and substantial benefit or detriment" by
reason of Council's decision related to the CSU football stadium. Again, there is no indication
that Troxell's position of employment or the amount of his compensation would be affected by his
vote or Council's decision or actions with regard to the proposed football stadium. In fact,
Troxell's status as a tenured member of the academic faculty indicates to the contrary, that is, that
there could be no job related ramifications based upon the manner in which Troxell votes with
regard to these upcoming Council decisions. Moreover, the Charter standard requires that the
potential benefit or detriment to Troxell be "direct and substantial" and not merely indirect or
2014 -1
OPINION OF THE ETHICS REVIEW BOARD
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
November 18, 2014
The City Council Ethics Review Board ("the Board") met on November 18, 2014, to render an
advisory opinion on a question submitted to the Board by Councilmember Wade Troxell. The
question presented is whether Councilmember Troxell ("Troxell") would have a conflict of
interest in continuing to participate in Council discussions and, ultimately, Council's vote,
regarding the proposed new Colorado State University ("CSU" or the "University") football
stadium. The question arises because Troxell is employed by CSU as a tenured faculty member
in the University's Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Factual Summary.
University officials have been considering development of a possible new football stadium, and
the Board of Governors of the CSU System is expected to consider four options for moving
forward at its meeting in early December. In light of potential impacts to the City and its citizens
of a new stadium, City Council has directed staff to analyze the expected impacts and to present a
resolution expressing the Council's position related to the stadium for Council consideration at the
December 2, 2014, Council meeting.
Councilmember Troxell is a tenured member of the academic faculty at CSU, and as a result he
enjoys a high degree of protection from adverse employment decisions. He is currently the
Associate Dean for Research and Economic Development in CSU's College of Engineering and
has served in that capacity for ten years. His responsibilities in that position relate to the research,
graduate education, distance education and economic development initiatives of the College of
Engineering, which is an academic unit of the University, and not to the administration of the
greater University or University facilities or auxiliary enterprises of the University, such as athletic
programs. Councilmember Troxell has indicated that as a tenured faculty member he will not be
subject to dismissal and his employment with the University will not be advantaged or
disadvantaged in any way, as a result of his actions on Council related to the proposed football
stadium.
The question presented for the Board, is whether, under these facts, Troxell's employment with
CSU creates a conflict of interest under the City Charter that would prevent Troxell from
participating in Council's discussion 'and vote related to the proposed CSU football stadium. The
Board is of the opinion that Troxell does not have a conflict of interest in this matter under the
relevant provisions of the City Charter, as explained below.
Application of City Charter Provisions.
The determination of this question is governed by the City's local conflict of interest provisions, as
contained in Art. IV, Sec. 9 of the City Charter (the "Charter"). These provisions require that any
Councilmember who has a financial or personal interest in a decision of the Council disclose such
RESOLUTION 2014-107
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
ACCEPTING ADVISORY OPINION AND RECOMMENDATION NO. 2014-01
OF THE ETHICS REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, the City Council has established an Ethics Review Board (the "Board")
consisting of designated members of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Board is empowered under Section 2-569 of the City Code to render
advisory opinions and recommendations regarding actual or hypothetical situations of
Councilmembers or board and commission members of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Ethics Review Board met on November 18, 2014, to consider whether
Councilmember Troxell's position as a tenured faculty member in the mechanical engineering
department at Colorado State University ("CSU") limits his participation as a City Council
member representing District 4 in any discussion and any vote related to a CSU stadium; and
WHEREAS, the Board has issued an advisory opinion with regard to this matter
concluding that Councilmember Troxell does not have a conflict of interest with respect to the
CSU stadium issue; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-569(e) of the City Code provides that all advisory opinions and
recommendations of the Board be placed on the agenda for the next special or regular City
Council meeting, at which time the City Council shall determine whether to adopt such opinions
and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the opinion of the Board and wishes to adopt the
same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that Opinion No. 2014-01 of the Ethics Review Board, a copy of which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as Exhibit "A," has been submitted to
and reviewed by the City Council, and the Council hereby adopts the opinion contained therein.
Passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins
this 25th day of November A.D. 2014.
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EXHIBIT
Ethics Review Board Flowchart for November 14, 2019 Complaint Review — Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens
PHASE 2 -- Are the facts asserted in the Complaint reliable, AND sufficient to support the alleged violations?
❑ Yes
❑ No
Go on to PHASE 3
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[Workbook p 12i
PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances you consider relevant?
Go on to DETERMINATION
❑ Yes
0 No
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DETERMINATION: If you have not already reached a decision, make a motion and vote on the following:
IS FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED?
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Ethics Review Board Flowchart for November 14, 2019 Complaint Review — Mayor Pro Tem Kristin Stephens
PHASE 1— Consider whether the allegations in the Complaint, if they are true, would constitute a violation of state or local ethical rules.
'Workbook p.11
Question 1: Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, is Mayor Pro Tem Stephens an officer or employee of the City?
!Workbook p.2]
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•
Question 2. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Pro
Tem Stephens have a financial interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning
decision?
v
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Part A: Does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens have an interest in the
rezoning equated with money or its equivalent?
Part B: Do one of the 8 exceptions in the Code apply to
Mayor Pro Tem Stephen's financial interest?
YES:
Go to Question 2
YES:
Go to Part B
YES:
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens DOE
NOT have a financial interest.
Go to
Question 3. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Kristin Stephens have a personal interest in the rezoning decision?
]Workbook p.6]
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Part A: Does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens have an interest in the
rezoning decision (other than a financial interest) that a
reasonably prudent person would expect would cause her a
benefit or detriment?
YES: Go to Part B
"gip' Part B: Is the personal benefit or detriment
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens would receive
direct and substantial? (Workbook p.7]
YES: Go to Part C
Part C: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens would receive different in kind from that
experienced by the general public? iviorkbook p.s]
P:r i D: Does Mayor Pro Tem Stephen's personal interest fall
within one of the exceptions to the definition of "Personal
interest"?
v
YES Go to
YES:
Mayor Pro Tem Stephens DOES NOT have a personal interest
Go to
Question 4. Do the facts alleged constitute a violation? [Workbook p.10]
If you ended up in GREEN boxes on BOTH Questions 2 and 3, the answer is NO and you are done.
If you ended up in an ORANGE box on EITHER Question, go on to PHASE 2 on back
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PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances the Board considers
relevant?
If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads you to conclude
that the Complaint does not merit further investigation, identify that information and explain
how it affects the Board's decision on whether further investigation is warranted.
Information:
Source:
Effect on Determination:
After completing review of all the factors, if the Board has not already made a determination,
the Board should make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further
investigation is warranted, and explain the reasoning for its decision.
IS FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED?
❑ Yes 4 Staff will suggest a schedule for next steps
❑ No 4 No further action is needed on the Complaint.
Reasons for decision:
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PHASE 2 — Consider whether the facts asserted in the Complaint are reliable,
and sufficient to support the alleged violations.
lithe Board determines that there may have been a violation, then the Board will need to
evaluate the facts asserted in the Complaint.
• In Phase 1 you had to assume the facts in the Complaint were true. Now you will
consider the merit of the facts in the Complaint.
• The Board may know information that contradicts the facts that were asserted in the
Complaint, or there may not be enough information in the Complaint for you to form a
reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the Complaint occurred.
AND
1. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Complaint are reliable?
❑ Yes
❑ No
2. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Complaint are sufficient enough to support
the allegation that there was a violation?
❑ Yes
❑ No
NOTES:
Go to Phase 3 on Page 12
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Question 4. Do the facts alleged constitute a violation?
➢ Did you conclude on Page 5 that Mayor Pro Tem Stephens may have a financial interest
in the rezoning decision in light of her employment relationship with CSU?
❑ YES
❑ NO
➢ Did you conclude on Page 9 that Mayor Pro Tem Stephens may have a personal interest
in the rezoning decision in light of her employment relationship with CSU?
❑ YES
❑ NO
If NO to both, you are done. The facts alleged do not constitute a violation.
If YES to either one, go on to PHASE 2 on page 11.
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Part D: Does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens's personal interest resulting from her
employment relationship with CSU fall within one of these exceptions to the definition
of "Personal interest"?
(1) the interest that an officer has as a member of a board,
■
Yes
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental
No
■
entity or of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an
educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic
' organization;
(2) the interest that an officer has in the receipt of public services
Yes
■
when such services are provided by the City on the same terms
No
■
and conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the
Yes
■
compensation, benefits, or terms and conditions of his or her
No
■
employment with the city.
Similarly situated means...
O If NO to all three exceptions, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens may have a personal
interest resulting from her employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 10.
0 If YES to any of the exceptions, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens does not have a personal
interest resulting from her employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 10
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Part C: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Pro Tem Stephens would receive
resulting from her employment relationship with CSU different in kind from that
experienced by the general public?
Different in kind from that experienced by the general public means of a different
type or nature not shared by the public generally and that is not merely different in
degree from that experienced by the public generally.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Pro Tem Stephens does not have a personal interest resulting
from her employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Mayor Pro Tem Stephens may have a personal interest resulting from her
employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 9 (Allowable Exceptions.)
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Part B: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Pro Tem Stephens would receive
resulting from her employment relationship with CSU direct and substantial?
Direct means resulting immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not
from an intervening cause.
Substantial means more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Pro Tem Stephens does not have a personal interest resulting from
her employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Go to Page 8 for additional analysis.
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Question 3. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens have a
personal interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision resulting from her employment
relationship with CSU?
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person, realize or
experience some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that
experienced by the general public.
Part A: Does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens have an interest in the rezoning decision resulting
from her employment relationship with CSU (other than a financial interest) that a
reasonably prudent person would expect would cause her a benefit or detriment?
Benefit means an advantage or gain.
Detriment means disadvantage, injury, damage or loss.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Pro Tem Stephens does not have a personal resulting
from her employment relationship with CSU. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Go to Page 7 to complete additional analysis.
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(3) an interest as a recipient of public services;
Yes
No
■
■
(4) an interest as a recipient of a commercially reasonable loan by a
lending institution;
[Do one of these exceptions apply? -- Continued]
Yes
No
■
■
(5) an interest as a shareholder in a mutual or common investment
Yes
■
fund;
No
■
(6) an interest as a policyholder in an insurance company, a depositor
Yes
■
in a savings association or bank, or a similar interest -holder;
No
■
(7) an interest as an owner of government -issued securities; or
Yes
■
No
■
(8) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation
Yes
■
received from the city for personal services provided to the city as an
officer or employee.
No
■
If you answered NO to all of (1) through (8), Mayor Pro Tem Stephens may have a financial
interest resulting from her employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest).
If you answered YES to any one of the above exceptions, Mayor Pro Tem Stephens does not
have a financial interest resulting from her employment relationship with CSU.
Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest)
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Part B: Do one of these 8 exceptions (continued on Page 5) apply to Mayor Pro Tem Stephens's
financial interest as a result of her employment relationship with CSU?
(1) Is Mayor Pro Tem Stephens's interest the interest that an officer,
employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or as a holder
of an ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public
body, when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such
business but entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to
the officer, employee or relative;
(Business means a corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization,
self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.)
Analysis:
❑
Yes:
No:
Is Mayor Pro Tem Stephens employed by a business (CSU) or have an
ownership interest in a business (CSU)?
AND will the City Council's decision benefit the business (CSU)?
AND will the decision provide a foreseeable, measurable financial
benefit to Mayor Pro Tem Stephens as a result of her employment
relationship with CSU?
If you conclude that the decision will benefit a
business that employs Mayor Pro Tem Stephens but
won't benefit Mayor Pro Tem Stephens, then this
exception applies. Check "YES"
If you conclude either: - Mayor Pro Tem Stephens's
financial interest is not related to the business that
employs her, or: - Mayor Pro Tem Stephens (or a
relative) will experience a foreseeable, measurable
■
financial benefit, then this exception does NOT apply.
Check "NO"
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has .as a
Yes
■
nonsalaried officer or member of a nonprofit corporation or
No
■
association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal or civic
organization in the holdings of such corporation, association or
organization;
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Question 2. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens have a
financial interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision as a result of her employment
relationship with CSU?
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent.
Part A: Does Mayor Pro Tem Stephens have an interest in the rezoning decision resulting
from her employment relationship with CSU that is equated with money or its
equivalent?
❑ NO: Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest).
❑ YES OR MAYBE: Go to Page 4 (Allowable
Exceptions).
2
The Complaint does not allege that any relative of Mayor Pro Tem Stephens has an interest
in the decision.
Question 1: Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, was Mayor Pro Tem Stephens's role in
the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision as an officer or employee of the City?
This issue is not disputed. Go to Page 3
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PHASE 1— Consider whether the allegations in the Complaint, if they are true,
would constitute a violation of state or local ethical rules.
The Complaint alleges a violation of Article IV, Section 9 of the City Charter, conflicts of
interest:
"Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative
has, a financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or
she is a member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon
discovery thereof, disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the
manner prescribed in subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on,
attempting to influence, or otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as
an officer or employee." [Section 9(b)(3) — emphasis added]
The Complaint alleges that Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Stephens should have disclosed
a conflict of interest and refrained from voting on the Hughes Stadium rezoning ordinance,
because she is employed by Colorado State University (CSU)
:- The Complaint alleges the following facts in support of an argument that Mayor Pro Tem
Stephens has a financial interest and a personal interest in the rezoning decision:
(1) Mayor Pro Tem Stephens [is] currently and gainfully employed by Colorado State University. Ms.
Stephens is the Graduate Coordinator of the Department of Statistics and Program Assistant II in the
Department of Statistics (EXHIBIT 3)*.
(2) Colorado State University is the owner of a parcel of land located northwest of the intersection
of South Overland Trail and Dixon Canyon Road, the former site of the Hughes Stadium.
(3) The University is attempting to sell this land to a developer (Lennar Homes) via a Purchase
Agreement (EXHIBIT 4)*.
(4) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically states an "Additional Purchase Price" for every
housing unit sold on the parcel of land, thus incentivizing CSU to achieve the highest zoning density
possible for the developer to gain the highest sale price for said land parcel (EXHIBIT 4 [Section 158])
(5) The Purchase Agreement in place specifically enumerates a "Preliminary Entitlement
Confirmation" that allows the buyer, Lennar Homes, to walk away from the Purchase Agreement as
well as be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses incurred during its effort to achieve the
minimum number of 600 lots zoned for development on the parcel (EXHIBIT 4 [Section 4d])
(6) The gainful employment of Ms. Stephens at Colorado State University is based in part on the
University's financial health, which causes [her] to have a personal interest in the University's ability
to profit from decisions [she makes] while in office.
*See original Complaint for Exhibits.
City of
Fort Collins
Ethics Review Board
WORKBOOK FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2019 COMPLAINT REVIEW —
MAYOR PRO TEM STEPHENS
DECEMBER 16, 2019
18-8-402. Misuse of official information
(1) Any public servant, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with
which he is associated or in reliance on information to which he has access in his official capacity and
which has not been made public, commits misuse of official information if he:
(a) Acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise which may be affected by
such information or official action; or
(b) Speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or
(c) Aids, advises, or encourages another to do any of the foregoing with intent to confer on any
person a special pecuniary benefit.
(2) Misuse of official information is a class 6 felony.
18-8-403. Official oppression
(1) A public servant, while acting or purporting to act in an official capacity or taking advantage of
such actual or purported capacity, commits official oppression if, with actual knowledge that his
conduct is illegal, he:
(a) Subjects another to arrest, detention, search, seizure, mistreatment, dispossession, assessment,
or lien; or
(b) Has legal authority and jurisdiction of any person legally restrained of his liberty and denies the
person restrained the reasonable opportunity to consult in private with a licensed attorney -at -law, if
there is no danger of imminent escape and the person in custody expresses a desire to consult with
such attorney.
(2) Official oppression is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-404. First degree official misconduct
(i) A public servant commits first degree official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit for the
public servant or another or maliciously to cause harm to another, he or she knowingly:
(a) Commits an act relating to his office but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his official
function; or
(b) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(c) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) First degree official misconduct is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct
(1) A public servant commits second degree official misconduct if he knowingly, arbitrarily, and
capriciously:
(a) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(b) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) Second degree official misconduct is a class 1 petty offense.
18-8-406. Issuing a false certificate
A person commits a class 6 felony, if, being a public servant authorized by law to make and issue
official certificates or other official written instruments, he makes and issues such an instrument
containing a statement which he knows to be false.
18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property
(1) Every public servant who lawfully or unlawfully comes into possession of any public moneys or
public property of whatever description, being the property of the state or of any political subdivision
of the state, and who knowingly converts any of such public moneys or property to his own use or to
any use other than the public use authorized by law is guilty of embezzlement of public property.
Every person convicted under the provisions of this section shall be forever thereafter ineligible and
18-8-302. Bribery
(1) A person commits the crime of bribery, if:
(a) He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant with the intent
to influence the public servant's vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action in his
official capacity; or
(b) While a public servant, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon an
agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action as
a public servant will thereby be influenced.
(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the person sought to be influenced was
not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because he had not yet assumed office, lacked
jurisdiction, or for any other reason.
(3) Bribery is a class 3 felony.
18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior
(1) A person commits a class 6 felony, if he:
(a) Solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as compensation for having, as a
public servant, given a decision, opinion, recommendation, or vote favorable to another or for having
otherwise exercised a discretion in his favor, whether or not he has in so doing violated his duty; or
(b) Offers, confers, or agrees to confer compensation, acceptance of which is prohibited by this
section.
18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation
A public servant commits a class 2 misdemeanor if he requests a pecuniary benefit for the
performance of an official action knowing that he was required to perform that action without
compensation or at a level of compensation lower than that requested.
18-8-305. Trading in public office
(1) A person commits trading in public office if:
(a)He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant or party officer
upon an agreement or understanding that he or a particular person will or may be appointed to a
public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office; or
(b) While a public servant or party officer, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary
benefit from another upon an agreement or understanding that a particular person will or may be
appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.
(2) It shall be an affirmative defense that the pecuniary benefit was a customary contribution to
political campaign funds solicited and received by lawfully constituted political parties.
(3) Trading in public office is a class 1 misdemeanor.
18-8-306. Attempt to influence a public servant
Any person who attempts to influence any public servant by means of deceit or by threat of violence
or economic reprisal against any person or property, with the intent thereby to alter or affect the
public servant's decision, vote, opinion, or action concerning any matter which is to be considered or
performed by him or the agency or body of which he is a member, commits a class 4 felony.
18-8-307. Designation of supplier prohibited
(1) No public servant shall require or direct a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in
procuring any goods or service required in submitting a bid to or fulfilling a contract with any
government.
(2) Any provision in invitations to bid or any contract documents prohibited by this section are against
public policy and void.
EXHIBIT
A
24-18-201. Interests in contracts
(1) Members of the general assembly, public officers, local government officials, or employees shall
not be interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity or by any body, agency, or
board of which they are members or employees. A former employee may not, within six months
following the termination of his employment, contract or be employed by an employer who contracts
with a state agency or any local government involving matters with which he was directly involved
during his employment. For purposes of this section, the term:
(a) "Be interested in" does not include holding a minority interest in a corporation.
(b) "Contract" does not include:
(I) Contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on competitive bidding procedures;
(II) Merchandise sold to the highest bidder at public auctions;
(III) Investments or deposits in financial institutions which are in the business of loaning or receiving
moneys;
(IV) A contract with an interested party if, because of geographic restrictions, a local government
could not otherwise reasonably afford itself of the subject of the contract. It shall be presumed that a
local government could not otherwise reasonably afford itself of the subject of a contract if the
additional cost to the local government is greater than ten percent of a contract with an interested
party or if the contract is for services that must be performed within a limited time period and no
other contractor can provide those services within that time period.
(V) A contract with respect to which any member of the general assembly, public officer, local
government official, or employee has disclosed a personal interest and has not voted thereon or with
respect to which any member of the governing body of a local government has voted thereon in
accordance with section 24-18-109 (3)(b) or 31-4-404 (3), C.R.S. Any such disclosure shall be made:
To the governing body, for local government officials and employees; in accordance with the rules of
the house of representatives and the senate, for members of the general assembly; and to the
secretary of state, for all others.
24-18-202. Interest in sales or purchases
Public officers and local government officials shall not be purchasers at any sale or vendors at any
purchase made by them in their official capacity.
24-18-203. Voidable contracts
Every contract made in violation of any of the provisions of section 24-18-201 or 24-18-202 shall be
voidable at the instance of any party to the contract except the officer interested therein.
24-18-204. Dealings in warrants and other claims prohibited
State officers, county officers, city and county officers, city officers, and town officers, as well as all
other local government officials, and their deputies and clerks, are prohibited from purchasing or
selling or in any manner receiving to their own use or benefit or to the use or benefit of any person or
persons whatever any state, county, city and county, city, or town warrants, scrip, orders, demands,
claims, or other evidences of indebtedness against the state or any county, city and county, city, or
town thereof except evidences of indebtedness issued to or held by them for services rendered as
such officer, deputy, or clerk, and evidences of the funded indebtedness of such state, county, city
and county, city, or town.
with the provisions of section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution that are reported pursuant to
section 24-6-203 (3)(d);
(h) Payment of salary from employment, including other government employment, in addition to that
earned from being a member of the general assembly or by reason of service in other public office;
(i) A component of the compensation paid or other incentive given to the public officer, member of
the general assembly, local government official, or employee in the normal course of employment;
and
(j) Any other gift or thing of value a public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee is permitted to solicit, accept, or receive in accordance with the provisions of
section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, the acceptance of which is not otherwise prohibited
by law.
(4) The provisions of this section are distinct from and in addition to the reporting requirements of
section 1-45-108, C.R.S., and section 24-6-203, and do not relieve an incumbent in or elected
candidate to public office from reporting an item described in subsection (3) of this section, if such
reporting provisions apply.
(5) The amount of the gift limit specified in paragraph (b.5) of subsection (3) of this section, set at
fifty-three dollars as of August 8, 2012, shall be identical to the amount of the gift limit under section
3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, and shall be adjusted for inflation contemporaneously with
any adjustment of the constitutional gift limit pursuant to section 3 (6) of article XXIX.
24-18-105. Ethical principles for public officers, local government officials,
and employees
(1) The principles in this section are intended as guides to conduct and do not constitute violations as
such of the public trust of office or employment in state or local government.
(2) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not acquire or hold an interest
in any business or undertaking which he has reason to believe may be directly and substantially
affected to its economic benefit by official action to be taken by an agency over which he has
substantive authority.
(3) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not, within six months
following the termination of his office or employment, obtain employment in which he will take direct
advantage, unavailable to others, of matters with which he was directly involved during his term of
employment. These matters include rules, other than rules of general application, which he actively
helped to formulate and applications, claims, or contested cases in the consideration of which he was
an active participant.
(4) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not perform an official act
directly and substantially affecting a business or other undertaking to its economic detriment when he
has a substantial financial interest in a competing firm or undertaking.
(5) Public officers, local government officials, and employees are discouraged from assisting or
enabling members of their immediate family in obtaining employment, a gift of substantial value, or
an economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value from a person whom the officer, official,
or employee is in a position to reward with official action or has rewarded with official action in the
past.
24-18-101. Legislative declaration
The general assembly recognizes the importance of the participation of the citizens of this state in all
levels of government in the state. The general assembly further recognizes that, when citizens of this
state obtain public office, conflicts may arise between the public duty of such a citizen and his or her
private interest. The general assembly hereby declares that the prescription of some standards of
conduct common to those citizens involved with government is beneficial to all residents of the state.
The provisions of this part 1 recognize that some actions are conflicts per se between public duty and
private interest while other actions may or may not pose such conflicts depending upon the
surrounding circumstances.
24-18-102. Definitions
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Business" means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust
or foundation, or other individual or organization carrying on a business, whether or not operated for
profit.
(2) "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on or received
by any person in return for services rendered or to be rendered by himself or another.
(3) "Employee" means any temporary or permanent employee of a state agency or any local
government, except a member of the general assembly and an employee under contract to the state.
(4) "Financial interest" means a substantial interest held by an individual which is:
(a) An ownership interest in a business;
(b) A creditor interest in an insolvent business;
(c) An employment or a prospective employment for which negotiations have begun;
(d) An ownership interest in real or personal property;
(e) A loan or any other debtor interest; or
(f) A directorship or officership in a business.
(5) "Local government" means the government of any county, city and county, city, town, special
district, or school district.
(6) "Local government official" means an elected or appointed official of a local government but does
not include an employee of a local government.
(7) "Official act" or "official action" means any vote, decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval,
or other action, including inaction, which involves the use of discretionary authority.
(8) "Public officer" means any elected officer, the head of a principal department of the executive
branch, and any other state officer. "Public officer" does not include a member of the general
assembly, a member of the judiciary, any local government official, or any member of a board,
commission, council, or committee who receives no compensation other than a per diem allowance or
necessary and reasonable expenses.
(9) "State agency" means the state; the general assembly and its committees; every executive
department, board, commission, committee, bureau, and office; every state institution of higher
education, whether established by the state constitution or by law, and every governing board
thereof; and every independent commission and other political subdivision of the state government
except the courts.
24-18-103. Public trust - breach of fiduciary duty
(1) The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence which the
electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers, members of the general assembly, local
government officials, and employees. A public officer, member of the general assembly, local
government official, or employee shall carry out his duties for the benefit of the people of the state.
(2) A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee whose
conduct departs from his fiduciary duty is liable to the people of the state as a trustee of property and
shall suffer such other liabilities as a private fiduciary would suffer for abuse of his trust. The district
attorney of the district where the trust is violated may bring appropriate judicial proceedings on behalf
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employee who has filed a statement of conflict of interest with the City Clerk under Article IV, Section 9 of
the Charter, or who has been determined by the City Council under the provisions of Subparagraph g.
below to have a conflict of interest, shall knowingly elicit, accept or Inspect any confidential information
pertaining to the subject matter of such conflict of interest, nor shall any such officer or employee attend
or participate in an executive session of the City Council, or of a Council committee or board or
commission of the City, pertaining to said subject matter.
g. The City Council may determine that a Councilmember shall not receive confidential information or
attend executive sessions on a particular topic if the City Council first determines that said
Councilmember has a conflict of interest in the subject matter of such confidential information and/or
executive session. Any such determination by the City Council shall be made only after the City Council
has received an advisory opinion and recommendation of the Ethics Review Board on the question,
rendered in accordance with the provisions of § 2-569.
(2) With respect to any matter regarding which a Councilmember has declared a conflict of interest, said
Councilmember is prohibited from discussing with, or otherwise attempting in any capacity to influence,
directly or indirectly, any City officer or employee, and from representing any person or interest before the
City Council or any board of commission of the City or in dealing with any City officer or employee, except that
such Councilmember may represent with any City employee or before the City Council or a board or
commission of the City his or her own interest or that of a relative provided said Councilmember does not
violate Section 2-568(c)(5) or (c)(6).
(3) In any action in which a member of a City board or commission member ("member") declares a conflict of
interest, such member shall not communicate to or attempt to influence such board or commission regarding
such item, in any capacity, except that:
a. the member may communicate with said board or commission to protect a strictly personal interest, in
the same or similar ways in which the public is permitted to communicate with the board or commission.
b. the member may prepare materials on behalf of another for a project in the normal course of business
or operation, so long as the purpose of those materials is not directly and substantially related to
advocacy before said member's board or commission. Those materials may be included in materials
submitted by another to said member's board or commission so long as they fall within this exception.
For illustrative purposes, such materials may include, but are not necessarily limited to architectural
plans, technical studies, and engineering designs.
c. if a member has declared a conflict of interest in a matter in accordance with the City Charter and Code
and so is precluded from participating in or influencing the decision of his or her board or commission,
he or she may request a variance from the limitations of this subsection from the City Council in the
following circumstances, and in the following manner:
1. The member must submit a request for a variance to the City Clerk on a form provided by the City
Clerk for such purpose.
2. The member must demonstrate that without the variance, he or she would suffer an exceptional
hardship, and that no reasonable alternative exists that would allow for that hardship to be avoided
or substantially mitigated;
3. The City Council must act by resolution to approve or disapprove the requested variance.
d. This limitation does not apply to other members, partners, or other parties of the member's or firm or
entity, who may continue to work on the project and may advocate to such member's board or
commission, provided that the member has declared the conflict and refrains from participating in the
matter consistent with the application limitations.
(4) All officers and employees shall refrain from accepting payment for any speeches, debates or other public
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affect the value of such policy, deposit or similar interest;
g. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -issued securities unless
the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or employee, could immediately, definitely and
measurably affect the value of such securities; or
h. the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the city for personal
services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
(10) Officer or employee shall mean any person holding a position by election, appointment or employment in the
service of the City, whether part-time or full-time, including any member of the City Council and any member
of any authority, board, committee or commission of the City, other than an authority that is:
a. Established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
b. Governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
c. Expressly exempted from the provisions of Article IV of the City Charter by ordinance of the City Council.
(11) Personal interestshall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of the Charter Article IV, which
states:
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an officer or
employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person,
realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced
by the general public. Personal interest shall not include:
a. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board, commission, committee, or
authority of another governmental entity or of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an
educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic organization;
b. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services when such services
are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
c. the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms and conditions of his
or her employment with the city.
(12) Public bodyshall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Public bodymeans the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service area, department or
office of the city.
(13) Public services shall mean city services provided to or made available for the public's benefit.
(14) Related entityshall mean any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint
venture, trust, estate, foundation, association, business, company or any other organization, whether or not
operated for profit, with respect to which an officer or employee, or a relative of the same, has a substantial
ownership interest in, is employed by, is an agent for or otherwise represents in any legal capacity.
(15) Relative shall have the meaning given to this word in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by the officer or
employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in and sharing with the officer or
employee the expenses of the household.
(16) Routine City matter shall mean a usual and ordinary registration, reservation, or other request or application,
within a program or for public services or City approval, such as a registration for a recreation class,
reservation of a park shelter, request for standard utility services or application for a building permit,
development approval or variance, or an appeal, provided that the same is carried out using a routine process
or system or in a manner consistent with standard practices.
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authority in his or her role as a city officer or employee over the services to be
rendered to the city.
(2) Purchases from the city. No officer, employee or relative shall, directly or indirectly,
purchase any real or personal property from the city, except such property as is offered
for sale at an established price, and not by bid or auction, on the same terms and
conditions as to all members of the general public.
(3) Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative has, a
financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or she is a
member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon discovery thereof,
disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the manner prescribed in
subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or
otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or employee.
(4) Disclosure procedure . If any officer or employee has any financial or personal interest
requiring disclosure under subsection (3) of this section, such person shall immediately
upon discovery thereof declare such interest by delivering a written statement to the
City Clerk, with copies to the City Manager and, if applicable, to the chairperson of the
public body of which such person is a member, which statement shall contain the name
of the officer or employee, the office or position held with the city by such person, and
the nature of the interest. If said officer or employee shall discover such financial or
personal interest during the course of a meeting or in such other circumstance as to
render it practically impossible to deliver such written statement prior to action upon
the matter in question, said officer or employee shall immediately declare such interest
by giving oral notice to all present, including a description of the nature of the interest.
(5) Violations . Any contract made in violation of this Section shall be voidable by the city. If
voided within one (1) year of the date of execution thereof, the party obtaining payment
by reason of such contract shall, if required by the city, forthwith return to the city all or
any designated portion of the monies received by such individual from the city by
reason of said contract, together with interest at the lawful maximum rate for interest
on judgments.
(Res. No. 71-12, 2-11-71, approved, election 4-6-71; Ord. No. 155, 1988, 12-20-88, approved, election 3-7-89;
Ord. No. 10, 1997, § 1, 2-4-97, approved, election 4-8-97; Ord. No. 22, 2001, § 2, 2-20-01, approved, election
4-3-01; Ord. No. 003, 2017 . § 2, 1-17-17, approved, election 4-4-17)
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Section 9. - Conflicts of interest.
(a) Definitions . For purposes of construction of this Section 9, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings:
Business means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise,
association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.
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Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial interest
shall not include:
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or as
a holder of an ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body,
when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such business but entails no
foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to the officer, employee or relative;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or member
of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable,
fraternal or civic organization in the holdings of such corporation, association or
organization;
(3) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions
to all similarly situated citizens, regardless of whether such recipient is an officer,
employee or relative;
(4) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially
reasonable loan made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in
such lending institution;
(5) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or
common investment fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder actively
participates in the management of such fund;
(6) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an insurance
company, a depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or a similar
interest -holder, unless the discretionary act of such person, as an officer or employee,
could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such policy, deposit or
similar interest;
(7) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -issued
securities unless the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or employee, could
immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such securities; or
�) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the city
for personal services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
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(Ord. No. 112, 1989, § 1, 8-1-89; Ord. No. 17, 1993, 2-16-93; Ord. No. 64, 1993, 7-20-93; Ord. 132, 2001, § 2, 9-
18-01; Ord. No. 110, 2002, §§ 1-3, 8-20-02; Ord. No. 144, 2014, 11-4-14. Ord. No. 102, 2019 § 2, 9-3-19)
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consider and take action on the opinion and recommendation; and (ii) the City
Council and City staff shall, upon request by the alternate Review Board, make
available to such Board all information in the possession of the city that is relevant
to the Board's investigation, including, without limitation, tape recordings of any
relevant executive sessions, unless the release of said information is prohibited by
state or federal law; and, in reviewing and discussing such information, the Board
shall abide by any local, state or federal confidentiality requirements that might
limit or prohibit the release of such information to third parties.
(2) City Council inquiries. Any Councilmember may present directly to the Review Board
any inquiry regarding the application of ethical rules of conduct under state statute or
the Charter or Code to any actual or hypothetical situation of a Councilmember or
board and commission member.
(e) In performing its review and investigation of any complaint or inquiry submitted in
accordance with Subsection (d) hereof, the Review Board shall afford all affected
Councilmembers or board and commission members an opportunity to present their
interpretations of the facts at issue and of the applicable provisions of law before rendering
its opinion and recommendation. The Review Board may also request such additional
materials or information from City staff or members of the public which it considers
reasonably necessary or helpful to its deliberations. In addition, in the case of a complaint,
the Review Board shall have the power to compel by subpoena the attendance and
testimony of witnesses and the production of such documents as the Review Board may
consider necessary to its investigation. After investigation, the Review Board shall forthwith
issue an advisory opinion and recommendation to the City Council, which shall immediately
thereafter be filed with the City Clerk and be available for public inspection. Said opinion and
recommendation shall be submitted to city Council at a regular City Council meeting, at
which time the City Council shall determine whether to adopt the same. Any whose conduct
or circumstance is the subject of the opinion shall refrain from participating in any
deliberations of the City Council regarding the opinion.
(f) The City Attorney shall provide legal advice to the Review Board and shall prepare and
execute all advisory opinions and recommendations of the review board.
(g) Compliance with the applicable provisions of the Charter and Code and the provisions of
state law, as well as decisions regarding the existence or nonexistence of conflicts of interest
and the appropriate actions to be taken in relation thereto, shall be the responsibility of each
individual Councilmember or board and commission member, except as provided in
Subparagraph 2-568(c)(1)(g). An opinion adopted by the City Council under Subsection (e) of
this Section shall constitute an affirmative defense to any civil or criminal action or any other
sanction against a Councilmember or board or commission member acting in reliance
thereon.
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such meeting, the time for meeting shall be extended by fourteen (14) calendar
days. All Councilmembers or board and commission members named in the
complaint, as well as the complainant, shall be given written notice of such
meeting at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. A notice of the
complaint, including the identity of the complainant shall be posted along with the
meeting notice.
b. Upon receipt of any such complaint, the Review Board shall, after consultation
with the City Attorney, decide by majority vote whether to formally investigate the
complaint. In making such determination, the Review Board shall consider the
following: (1) whether the allegations in the complaint, if true, would constitute a
violation of state or local ethical rules; (2) the reliability and sufficiency of any facts
asserted in support of the allegations; and (3) any other facts or circumstances
that the Review Board may consider relevant. If the Review Board determines that
the complaint does not warrant investigation, the Review Board shall send written
notice to the complainant of its determination and the reasoning behind that
determination, and shall provide a copy of such notice, together with a copy of the
complaint, to all Councilmembers or board or commission members named in the
complaint, as well as the City Council.
c. In the event that a complaint is filed with the City Clerk under the provisions of this
Subsection which alleges a violation on the part of two (2) or more members of the
Review Board (including the alternate), such complaint shall not be referred to the
regular Review Board for review but shall instead be submitted to an alternate
Review Board consisting of all remaining Councilmembers who are not named in
the complaint; provided, however, that if five (5) or more Councilmembers are
named in the complaint, the alternate Review Board shall also include as many
members of City boards and commissions as are necessary to constitute a seven -
member board. Said Board and commission members shall be selected at random
by the City Clerk within ten (10) working days of the date upon which the
complaint is filed with the City Clerk. Any board and commission members
selected by the City Clerk who elect not to serve on the alternate Review Board
shall immediately so notify the City Clerk, who shall thereafter select as many
additional board and commission members as are necessary to constitute the
seven -member alternate Review Board. The procedures utilized by the alternate
Review Board for reviewing and investigating the complaint and rendering an
advisory opinion and recommendation shall be as provided in Subsections (b) and
(e) of this Section, except that: (i) the opinion and recommendation of such Board
shall be final and shall not be submitted to the City Council for review or adoption
by the City Council unless at least three (3) Councilmembers remain available to
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Sec. 2-569. - Board of ethics.
(a) In order to assist the Councilmembers and board and commission members in interpreting
and applying the definitions, rules and procedures pertaining to ethics established by the
Charter and Code and by the applicable provisions of state statute, there is hereby created a
Board of the City to be known as the Ethics Review Board, hereafter referred to in this
Division as the "Review Board."
(b) The Review Board shall consist of three (3) Councilmembers elected by the City Council, one
(1) of whom shall be elected by the Review Board to serve as a chairperson. One (1) alternate
shall also be appointed by the City Council to serve in the event that a regular member of the
Review Board is unavailable or in the event that any particular complaint or inquiry is
directed towards a member of the Review Board.
(c) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (d) below, the duties and responsibilities of the
Review Board shall be as follows:
(1) To review and investigate complaints of unethical conduct filed against
Councilmembers or board and commission members by any person;
(2) To review and investigate actual or hypothetical situations involving potential conflicts
of interest presented by individual Councilmembers or board and commission
members;
(3) After review and investigation, to render advisory opinions or interpretations pertaining
to such complaints or inquiries under the relevant provisions of the Charter and Code
and the applicable provisions of state law, if any, and to make written recommendations
to the City Council and any affected board or commission concerning the same; and
(4) To propose any revisions to the provisions of the Charter or Code or other regulations,
rules or policies of the City pertaining to ethical conduct as the Review Board may deem
necessary and appropriate in the best interests of the City.
(d) Complaints and inquiries shall be submitted to the Review Board only according to the
following procedures:
(1) Complaints.
a. Any person who believes that a Councilmember or board and commission
member has violated any provision of state law or the Charter or Code pertaining
to ethical conduct may file a complaint with the City Clerk, who shall immediately
notify the chairperson of the Review Board, the Councilmembers or board and
commission members named in the complaint and the City Council. The complaint
shall be promptly scheduled for consideration by the Review Board as soon as
reasonably practicable. No more than thirty (30) working days after the date of
filing of the complaint, the Review Board shall meet and consider the complaint. In
the event extenuating circumstances arise in the scheduling and preparation for
b
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o CSU, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, administration of National Science Foundation Grant
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o Management experience at the Stone Lion, Barnes and Noble, and CSU Bookstores.
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o Latimer County Intergrated Family Enhancement Board
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SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado State University Ore Date: October 08, 2014
COURSE LEVEL
2017.18
Actual
FTE FTE S/F
STUDENTS FACULTY RATIO
Vocattmul
Lower Level
Upper Level
Total Undergraduate
Graduate I
Graduate I1
Tote/ Graduate
Grand Total
0.00 0.00
NOTE: Institutions are required to maintain detailed information on the above data by Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) area.
Detested data available upon request.
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INSTITUTION SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado State University
Format 20
One Due: October 00, 201$
Ln Functional Expenditure Le 2017-18 2018.19
No Summary No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
1 Instruction Fn4. 1100 Ln 25
2 Reae rch (Sure Supported) Inn. 1200 Ln 25 2 - -
3 Public Service hut. 1300 Ln 25 3 162.60 16,598.328 164.20 16,870,619
4 Academic Support Fmt. 1400 Ln 25 4
5 Student Services Fmt. 1500I.n 25 5 -
6 Insatutiond Suppon Fret. 1600 Ln 25 6 1,073,401
7 Operation & Maintenance of Plant For. 1700 Ln 25 7 559,572
8 Scholarships& Fellowships Fmt. 1800 Ln 25 8 -
9 Hospitals Fr•.a. 1900 In 25 9
10 Transfers Fon. 2000 Ln 20 10
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735,819
1 I TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL EXPENDITURES 1 I 162.60 18,231301 164.20 19.038,222
12 SOURCE OF FUNDS (Fund Number)
13 State Appropriation
14 FFS Contracts
15 Undawaduate Resident Tuition 'Stipend'
16 Undergraduate Resident Tuition 'Student Share'
17 Siebtotal Usdarpeduata Resident Tuition
18 Graduate Resident Tuition
19 Non -Resident Twtion
20 Total Tuition
21
22
23
24
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27 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE
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5.285.078
5,305,1151
18,231,301
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Cooties teforasadoo: Avgie Nielsen
Tuition rase in1ormstion previously provided in Formats 35R end 35NR can be found in the DHE Tuition end Fee Survey.
Submitted: October 8, 2018
Irudtut800 No.:
NAME: Colorado State University
Ln
No
TRANSFERS (TO) FROM CURRE:1Yr EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
Formal 2006
Due Duct Oetober 00. 2018
Object
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No Actual Estimate
1 Mandatory Transfers* 1
2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 Subtotal Mandatory Transfers: 10
11 11
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13 rounding 13
14 14
• 15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
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20 TOTAL TRANSFERS (TO) FROM FUNDS CURRENT
EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
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19 (69,583)
20 (69,583)
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No FTE Actual FFE Estimate
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EDUCATION & GENERAL RFSFARCH
NAME: Colorado Some University
Ln
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D. Date: October 0 , 2011
Object
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9
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14
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123.60
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4,889,022
1,332.949
13,676,417
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115.60
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4,265,099
1,192,464
12,896,139
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Dot Dolt: October O8, 2918
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Submitted: October 8, 2018
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25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 25 3 10 2,311,231
400 2,824,346
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff reported is actual staff filled positions and does not include vacancies. The estsmate year responses should assanne all positions ate filled.
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Iastitat o No.: Format 1400
EDUCATION & GENERAL - ACADEMIC SUPPORT
NAME: Colorado Stare University
Ln
1'70
Doc Dats Onabsr 06, 2018
Object
_ _ I --DO NOT DELETE ROWS
2 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
3 . DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
4 "DONOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 .
S .: DO NOT DELETE ROWS I-3
6 Salaries, Non -Classified Sufi
7 Benefits, Non-C1assifird Staff
8 Subtotal, Non -Classified Staff
9
10
11 Salaries, Classified Staff
12 Benefits, Classified Staff
13 Subtotal Classified Staff
14
15 Total Personnel
16
17 Hourly Compenssrion
18
19 Travel
20 Other Current Expense
21
22
23 Capital
24
Let
No
FIE
48.70
2017-18
Actual
5,841,122
39.90 2,927,735
88.60 8,768,857
46
2,ssspj
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT 25 88.60 12,744,578
FTE
2018-19
Estimate
44.39 5,106,122
44.60
88.99
2,91 1,059
8,017,181
Atigkiki
88.99 20,542,265
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff reported is actual staff filled positions and does not inctude vacancies The estimate year responses should assure all positions are filled.
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NAME: Colorado Stale University
Ln
No
EDUCATION & GENERAL - INSTRUCTION
Format 1100
Owe Date: Oetebrr 08,2918
Object
1 Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non -Classified
2 Benefits, Full-time Faculty Non -Classified
3 Salaries, Pan -Time Faculty Non -Classified
4 Benefits, Part -Time Faculty, Non -Classified
5 Subtotal, Faculty
6 Salaries, Other, Non -Classified
7 Benefits, Odes, Non -Classified
8 Subtotal Non -Classified Staff
9
10 Compensation. Support Asu menu
11 Salaries, Classified Staff
12 Benefits, Classified Staff
13 Subtotal Support Staff
14
15 Total Personnel
16
17 Hourly Compensation
18
19 Travel
20 Other Current Expense
21
22
23 Capital
24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL INSTRUCTION
I.n
No
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
21
23
24
25
FTE
2017.18
Actual
134.10 9,203,009
378.00 35,027,864
;PA
I : '... �:'. i 1:3fAa=34
FTE
98.23
221.24
2018.19
Eetimae
21,528,173
5,148,820
1,298,196
27,975,191
151.37 9,445,100
372.61 37,420,291
378.00
47,723,911
372.61 53,472,625
FTE Note. For actual year. the FTE Staff reported is actual staff filled petit:U s and does not include vacancies. Thc cstintatc year responses should assume all positions are filled
Institutlea No.:
STATE SUPPORT
NAME: Colorado State Univeniry
L.n Ln
No Object No
2017-18
Actual
Format 600
Doc Date: October 0a. 20I
2018-19
Estimate
1 General Fund Appropriation&
2 Local District Callcgc Appropriation
3
4
2
3
4
5 5
6
7
B
9
10
Il
12
13
14 Other Restrictions of Oe 1C121 Fund 1 Revenue
15
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 TOTAL APPROPRIATION REVENUES 25
inatItatlos No.: Format 413
Appropriated Now Education and General - Function Code 1900
NAME: Colorado State University
Ln
No
Doe Dace: October 00, 2018
Object
Ln
No
2017-18
Actual
Non Education & General Appropriated Revenues (Itemise below)
1 Marijuana Tax Fund Appropriation
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
ID 10
I 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 IS
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 25
26 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 TOTAL APPROPRIATED Non Eduauon and Oerteral Futu13 30
2018.19
Eclunate
Institution No.:
NAME: Colorado State University
NON APPROPRIATED EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUES (Other the. Tail1oa) - Balance of Fa ctioe Code MO'
Format 411
Dee Dote: October 08. 2018
In
No Object
Ln 2017-I8
No Actual
2018-19
Estimate
Noe Appropriated Edaealias & Ceaeral Ramona (Itemise below)
1 Academic Fetal P.SC 5004)1 I
2 Indirect Coat Recoveries 2
3 Miscellaneous Revenue+ 3
4 Mandatory Registration and Course Foes' 4
5 Incidental Income • Educational Activities 5
6 Student Activity Fees 6
7 State Grants mid Contracts (not FFS) 7
8 Other Mandatory Fat 8
9 Amendrtrnt 50 Moneys (Transfer Code 900T)S 9
10 Federal Funds (Animal. Health & Disease) 10
I I WICHE Equipment & Replroement Fee 11
12 WICHE Equipment Reserve 12
13 Vcterinnry Teaching Hospital 13
14 14
15 15
16 Rents 16
17 Investment Income IT
18 Miscelismwas Non -Operating 1n00121e 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
14.003.237
260.193
139,650
145.350
24.163,364
8,211
20,650.142
180.316
/ 39,650
145,350
25,763,970
25 Total Non Appropriated Education & General Revenues 25 38,725,055 46,888,47.8
26 E&G Rollforwad (TO future year) / FROM prior year
27
28
29
26
27
28
29
(11,705,949)
30 TOTAL NON APPROPRIATED E & 0 REVENUES 30 27,019,106 46.888.428
1 Tuition revenue is reported on Fora 100
'Pursuant to IH1311-1301, fact arc no longer appropriated beginning in FY 2011-12. This category will be reported on Format 411 beginning in FY 2011-12.
This ecU. in each column, 13 meant to demonstrate whetba the E&G revenues for the year are more or less than actual or projected impasses for the year, This difference between revenues and
expanses should approximate the E&G portion of the institutions overall 'change in fund balance'
The Cease Fees reported on this line are the fen that have historically been non -appropriated. They are not the same fees reported in line I that are moving from Fmt 410 to 411
as a resul of Hl3 11-1301.
Beginning FY 14-15 Amenderent 50 Moneys were approprriated as Informational. so they will now be reported on Format 411 These Revenues vane reported in a unique revenue code (EATI) in COFRS,
however, they are now reported as pert of transfer code 900T in CORE. There may be other revenues also tenoned in 900T, Only the Limited Gaming fonds should be reported on this line.
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NAME: Colorado State University
Ln
No
TOTAL TUITION REVENUE aid STUDENT FTE
i.n 2017-18
Object CORE Revenue Source Code (RSC)• No
FTE
Actual
1 SUMMER 1
2 Resident Graduate (4801) 2
3 Undergraduate (4802) 3
4 Nonresident Graduate (4901) 4
5 Undergraduate (4902) 5
6 Sublet& Summer 6
7 FALL 7
8 Resident Graduate (4801) 8
9 Undergraduate (4802) 9
10 Nonresiden4 Graduate (4901) 10
11 Undevadiate(4902) 11
12 Subtotal Fall 12
13 WINTER 13
14 Resident Graduate(4801) 14
15 Undergraduate (4802) 15
16 Nonresident Graduate (490I) 16
17 Undergraduate (4902) 17
18 Subtotal Winter 18
19 SPRING 19
20 Resident Graduate (4801) 20
21 Undergraduate (4802) 21
22 Nonresident Graduate (4901) 22
23 Undergraduate (4902) 23
24 Subtotal Spring 24
25 SUBTOTAL 25
26 Resident Graduate (4801) 26
27 Undergraduate (4802) 27
28 Nonresident Graduate(4901) 28
29 Undergraduate (4902) 29
30
31 SUBTOTAL RESIDENT
32 SUBTOTAL NONRESIDENT
33 SUBTOTAL GRADUATE
34 SUBTOTAL UNDERGRADUATE
30
31
32
33
34
80.79
494.71
541.12
525.21
1,991.559
11,727,029
9,225,294
16.233.257
541.12 9,225,294
525.21 16,233.257
1,066.33 25,458,551
Formal 100
Doe Dar. Odobcr 08.3018
35 TOTAL TUTT)ON REVENUE
(E&G CORE Function Code 1100)
36
35
1,066.33
25,458.551
Total Tuition Incltda Stipend Reimbursenwn
Tuition rate information previously provided in Formats 35R and 35NR can be found in the DHE Tuition and Fee Survey.
Institution No.: Format 40
SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado State University
1M Dater October tla, 201i
COURSE LEVEL.
2017-18
Actual
FTE
STUDENTS
FTE S/F
FACULTY RATIO
Vocg,onal
Lows Level
Upper Level
Total Undergraduate
Graduate 1
Graduate II
Tatai Graduate
Grand Total
SIgiteA
:t1
7.2B
7.28
1,066.33 146.40 7.28
1,066.33 146.40 7.28
NOTE: Institutions are required to maintain detailed information on the above data by Classification of Instructional Program 1CIP) area
Derailed data available upon request.
hsdtotionNo.: Format 30
STUDENT, FACULTY, AND STAFF DATA
NAME: Colorado State University
Ln
No
Dee Date October 0$. min
1.n
No
2017-18 2018-19
Actual Estimate
1 STUDENT FTE DATA:
2A COF Randall Undergraduate FTE 2A
2B Non-COF Resident Undergraduate FTE 2B
2C Total Resident Undergraduate FTE 2C
3 Resident Graduate FTE 3 541.12 541.12
4 Total Resident FTE 4 541.12 541.12
5 5
6 Nonresident Undergraduate FTE
7 Nonresident Graduate FTE
8 Total Nonresident FTE
9
6 -
7 525.21 525.21
8 525.21 525.21
9
10 Total FTE Undergraduate 10
11 Taal FTE Graduate 11
12 TcW FTE Students 12
13 13
15 COST PER STUDENT 15
16 Taal E&G Cost Per FTE Student 16
17 COF Stipend Pa Undergraduate Resident FTE 17
18 18
19 INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY DATA (SOURCE FMi 40 OR FMT 1100 and 1' 19
20 Faculty PTE Taal
21 FTE Fdi.t,me Faculty 21
22 FTE Pan -time Faculty 22
23 23
24 AVG COMPENSATION INSTRUCTIONAL and RESEARCH FACULTY 24
25 All Facuhy Combinod
26 Full-time Average Compensation
27 Pan -time Average Compensation
28
29 Total Faeuhy and Staff FTE (Formal 20)
20
25
26
27
26
29
1,066.33
1,066.33
71,806.19
146 40
145.70
0.70
132.287
132,552
77,106
563 90
Roca 19 thrarfh 7.7 provide rorrrmtution informetien for innraxtioral and research faculty or.ly. Prim to FY 010-11. pan Mx1 t datarmks provided cnm{xnsntion
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Imtltutba No.:
INSTITUTION SUMMARY
NAME: Colorado Suite University
Format 20
Due Date: Goober 08, 2018
Ln Functional Expenditure Ln 2017-18 2018-19
No Summary No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
1 Instruction Fmt. 1 100 Ln 25 1 378.00 47.723,911 372.61 53,472,625
2 Research (Sumo Supported) Fat. 1200 Ln 25 2 12.00 2,324,620 5.77 959,499
3 Public Service Fmt. 1300 Ln 25 3 69.00 10,876,193 73.40 12,790,065
4 Academic Support Frill. I400 Ln 25 4 B8.60 12,744.578 88.99 20.542 265
5 Student Semite, Fmt. 1500 Ln 25 5 - 220.611 305,094
6 Inuitutionel Suppon Fmi. 1600 Ln 25 6 3.10 2,311281 4,00 2,824,34,5
7 Operation & Maintatence of Plant Fmt. 1700 Ln 25 7 13.20 3,04J 718 14.00 3,196,193
8 Scholarships & Fellowships Fun. 1800 Ln 25 8
9 Hospitals Fmt. 1900 Ln 25 9 -
ID Transfers Fmt. 2000 Len 20 10 - (2,675,816) 5,849,078
11 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL EXPENDITURES 11 563.90 76,569,096 558.77 99,939,165
12 SOURCE OF FUNDS (Fund Number)
13 Sato Appropriation
14 FFS Contract
15 Undergraduate Resident Tuition 'Stipend'
16 Undergraduate Resident Tuition 'Student Share
17 Subtotal Under ate R&4e Tuition
18 Graduate Resident Tuition
19 Non -Resided Tuition
20 Total Tuition
21
22
23
24
25 Non Approptined E& G (Other than Tuition) Fun
26
27
TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUE
12
Fmt. 600 Ln 25 13
Fret. 070 Ln 12 14
15
16
Fnu.100 17
Fmt.100 18
Fmt. 100 19
Frnt 100 20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
Fmt. 411 Ln 20
24,091,439 26,304,833
26,745,904
9.225,294
16.233,257
25,458,551
27,019,106
46,888,428
76,569,096
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff reported is actual staff filled position and does no, include vacancies. The estimate yew responses should assume all positions are filled_
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Submitted: October 8, 2018
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lastttutioe No.: Format 2000
TRANSFERS (TO) FROM CURRENT EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
NAME: Colorado State University Dot Date: October OIL 2018
La La 2017-18 2018-19
No Object No Actual Estimate
1 Mandsory Transfers. 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 Subtotal Mandatory Transfers. 10 11,595,094 11,343,349
11 11
12 Non -mandatory Transfers. 12
13 rounding 13
14 14
15 . 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 Subtotal Non-nandatay Transfers: 19 30,257,016 6,212,902
20 TOTAL TRANSFERS (TO) FROM FUNDS CURRENT
EDUCATION & GENERAL FUNDS
20 41.852,110 17,556251
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IwtitotIon No.: Format 1800
EDUCATION & GENERAL- SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
NAME: Cobrado State University Our Dare: Otabtr M.2011
Ln
No
Object
Ln 2017-18 2018-19
No Actual Estimate
1 Seholarslnps and Fellowships
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
1D 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS
44.7-441.11
25 72.102.585 68,542.537
lostRation No,: Fermat 1700
EDUCATION & GENERAL - OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
NAME: Colorado State University
Doe Date: October C0.2018
!!t
No Object
La
No
2017-18
FTE Actual
2018-19
FTE Estimate
DO NOT DELETE ROWSI-S 1
2 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 2
3 DO NOT DELETE ROWS I-5 3
4 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 4
5 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5 5
6 Salaries, Non -Classified Staff 6
7 Dcnefita, Non-Classificd Staff 7
8 Subtotal, Non -Classified Staff 8
9 9
10 10
11 Salaries, Clasnfied Staff 11
12 Benefits, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Classified Staff 13
14 14
15 Thal Peaonnel 15
16 16
17 Hourly Compensation 17
18 18
19 Travel 19
20 Other Current Expense 20
21 Utilities 21
22 Z2
23 Capital 23
24 24
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF PLANT
25
26.50
28.50
2,392,609
629 467
3,022,076
42047 13,191014.
-_-2,619,775
420.47 18.810,789
448.97 21,832,865
33 00
3300
4420.
462 65
2,814,3571
796,53211
3,610,885
14.592,006 j
5,1180,839.1
20,472,845
495 65 24,083,730
448.97 47,944.116
495.65 48.183,692
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff reported is actual staff filled positions and does not include vacancies. The estimate year responses should assume all positions are filled.
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Institution No.: Format 1300
EDUCATION & GENERAL - PUBLIC SERVICE
NAME: Colorado State University
Ln
No
Due Otte: October 08, 2078
Object
Ln 2017-18 2018.19
No FTE Actual FTE Estimate
1 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
2 DO NOT Ds -Ere. ROWS 1.5
3 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
4 DO NOT DELETE ROWS 1-5
5 t70 NOT UHLETE ROWS 1-5
1
2
3
4
5
6 Salaries, Non -Classified Staff 6
7 Benefits. Non -Classified Staff 7
8 Subtotal, Noe -Classified Staff 8
9 9
10 10
11 Salaries, Classified Staff 11
12 Benefits, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Classified Staff 13
14 14
15 Total Personnel 15
16 16
17 /Sourly Compensation 17
18 18
19 Travel 19
20 Other Curren Expense 20
21 21
22 22
23 Capital 23
24 24
7.40 494,575
132.834 ,
7.40 634,409
7.16
1 10
8.50
32,699
131.927
766.36
•
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2.19
219
2.19
119,9371,
31,150
151,087
151,0137
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL PUBLIC SERVICE 25 8.50 1,169,912
2.19
295,391
FTE Note: For actual yews the FEE Staff reported is actual staff filled positions and does not include vacancies. The estimate year responses should assume all positions are filled.
Imdtution No.: Format 1200
EDUCATION & GENERAL- RESEARCH
NAME: Colorado Srste Umvermy
Ln
No
Due Date: October 01, 2011
Object
1 Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non -Classified
2 Benefits, Full-time Faculty Non -Classified
3 Salaries, Part -Time Faculty Non -Classified
4 Benefits, Pert -Time Faculty, Non -Classified
5 Subtotal, Faculty
6 Salaries, Other, Non -Classified
7 Benefits, Other, Nonclassified
8 Subtotal Non -Classified Staff
9
10 Compensation, Support Assistants
11 Salaries, Classified Staff
12 Benefits, Classified Staff
13 Subtotal Support Staff
14
15 Taal Personnel
16
17 Hourly Compensation
18
19 Travel
20 Other Current Expense
21
22
23 Capital
24
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No
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
FTE
2017-18
Actual
2440
123.30
147 70
57.20
204,90
3,705,110
9,665.351
2,757,456
16,127,917
4
3,349,488
19,477,405
;39�' 138l
444
FTE
5.55
87,53
93.08
2018.19
Estimate
1,007,662.00
7597,851
2,142,233
10,747,74600
27.03 1,724,312
120.11 12,472,058
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL RESEARCH 25 204.90 36.093,716
120,11 24,904.798
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff reported a actual staff filled poatuona and does not include vacancies. The estimate year responses should assume all positions ere filled.
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Institution No.: Format 1100
EDUCATION & GENERAL - INSTRUCTION
NAME: Colorado Sate University
is Ln
No Object No
1 Salaries, Full -Time Faculty Non -Classified
2 Benefits, Full-time Faculty Non -Classified
3 Salaries, Part -Time Faculty Non -Classified
4 Benefits, Part -Time Faculty. Non -Classified
5 Subtotal, Faculty
6 Salaries.Otha, Non -Classified
7 Benefits, Other, Non -Classified
5
6
7
FTE
2017-18
Actual
8 Subtotal NonClnvfiedStaff 8 1,807.30 179,368,445
9 9
10 Compensation, Support Assistants 10
11 Salaries, Classified Staff 11
12 Benefits, Classified Staff 12
13 Subtotal Support Staff 13
14 14
15 Total Personnel 15
16 16
17 Hourly Compensation 17
18 18
19 Travel 19
20 Other Current Expense 20
21 21
22 22
23 Capital 23
24 24
IIIMMIII
T3
172.80 11.263.709
1,980_10 190,632,154
FTE
247,41
1,822.84
156.94
1,979 78
Due Derr. October 06, 2016
2018-19
Estimate
154,895,517
15,982,375
4,970,018
175,847,910
10,46,643
186,004,553
all =nil FAIN
25 TOTAL EDUCATION & GENERAL INSTRUCTION 25 1,980.10 220,953,384
1,979.78 220,943.485
FTE Note: For actual years the FTE Staff reported is actual man -filled positions and does not include VECAlletC3 The estimate year raponses should uaroe all positions are fibd
lmtlwtlon No.:
NAME: Colorado State University
In
No
STATE SUPPORT
Format 600
Die Dew October 08, 2018
Object
1.a
No
2017.18
Actual
2018-19
Estimate
1 General Fund Appropriations 1
2 Local District College Appropriation 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10
11 11
12 12
13 13
14 Other Restrictions or General Fund/Revalue 14
15 15
16 16
17 17
18 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 TOTAL APPROPRIATION REVENUES 25
1 2
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NON APPROPRIATED EDUCATION & GENERAL REVENUES (Other than Tellico) - Balnece of Fuecfiom Code 1100'
Forret 411
Due Date: October 06,1016
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2018-19
Actual Estimate
Non Appropriated Education & General Revenues (Itemise below)
1 Academe Fees (RSC $.00°* 1
2 Indirect Cost Recoveries 2
3 Miscellaneous Revenues 3
4 Mendeiory Registration and Course Foes' 4
5 Incidental Income - Educational Activities 5
6 Student Activity Fees 6
7 State Gann end Contras (not FFS) 7
8 Other Mandatory Foes 8
9 Amendment 50 Moneys (Transfer Code 900T)! 9
10 10
I1 11
12 12
13 13
10 14
15 15
16 Rents 16
17 Investment Income i 7
18 Miscellaneous Non -Operating Income 18
19 19
20 20
21 21
22 22
23 23
24 24
25 Total Non Appropriated Education & General Revenues
25 75,937,514
26 E&G Rollforw rd (TO future year) I FROM prior year a 26
27 27
28 28
29 29
30 TOTAL NON APPROPRIATED E & 0 REVENUES
63,890,847
7,752,078
30 133,689,592
63,890,847
i Tuition revenue is reported on Former 100
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This etll m each columq is meant to demonstrate whether the E&G revenues for the year are more a less than actual or projected expenses for the year. This difference between revalues and
expenses should approximate the E&0 portion of the institutions overall 'change in fund balance.
The Course Fees reported on this line we the fees that have historically been non -appropriated They are not the same fees reported in line 1 Uaaa are staving from Fmt 410 to 411
asaresuhofNB 11-1301.
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however, they are now reported as part of transfer code 900T in CORE. There may be other revenues also reported in 900T Only the Limited Gaming funds should be reposed on this line.
Agenda Item 5
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Ethics Review Board
December 16, 2019
STAFF
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
Ingrid Decker, Sr. Assistant City Attorney
SUBJECT
Consideration in accordance with City Code Section 2-569(d)(1) whether the additional complaint filed
by Gordon Hadfield, Esq., on behalf of Amy Satterfield Grant, alleging that Mayor Wade Troxell has a
conflict of interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property rezoning decision in light of National
Association of Realtors Fund campaign activities in 2017, warrants investigation.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this item is to complete the initial screening by the Ethics Review Board of a complaint
filed with the Board under City Code Section 2-569(d), as described below.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board consider the Complaint and determine whether to proceed with an
investigation of the Complaint.
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
Under City Code Section 2-569(d), any person who believes a Councilmember or board or commission
member has violated any provision of state law or the City Charter or City Code pertaining to ethical
conduct may file a complaint with the City Clerk. After notice to the complaining party and the subject
of the complaint, the Ethics Review Board then considers the complaint and whether it should be
further investigated. A copy of Section 2-569 is provided as an attachment to this Agenda Item
Summary.
The Complaint:
The Board will consider a complaint lodged with the Board through the City Attorney on Monday,
December 9, 2019, by Gordon Hadfield, Esq., on behalf of Mary Satterfield Grant (the "Complaint").
The Complaint,is provided in its entirety as an attachment to this Agenda Item Summary, and it
alleges Mayor Wade Troxell has a conflict of interest in the Hughes Stadium annexation property
rezoning decision in light of National Association of Realtors Fund campaign activities in 2017. The
following is an excerpt from the Complaint expressing Ms.Grant's concern:
Campaign contributions from the National Association of Realtors Fund to Mayor Troxell's
campaign is an additional factor warranting recusal. In March 2017, the National Association
of Realtors Fund spent $39, 722 to support Mayor Troxell's bid for re-election. At that time,
Troxell had raised approximately $15,000 for the election cycle and he had an additional
$5,000 that rolled over from his previous campaign. In 2015, two years before this
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contribution, local realtors had valued the Hughes Stadium land in the $4.8 million to $6.4
million range. Zoning for medium to high density dwellings and some commercial
development would need to be allowed for the land to be worth $10 million. Tony Frank
wrote to the Coloradoan regarding development of the Hughes Stadium site on June 18,
2016. When the National Association of Realtors Fund contributed to Mayor Troxell's
campaign, the issue of the Hughes Stadium site was front and center.
The Complaint cites to a recent court decision in Larimer County District Court in which it was found
that County Commissioner Tom Donnelly's participation in a land use decision in favor of a business
owner that he had a years' long business relationship, who had made a substantial campaign
contribution to Donnelly's campaign, violated due process right that interested parties had to an
impartial decision -making body. The Complaint asserts that the similarities between this case and
Mayor Troxell's situation are "striking."
A copy of Thompson Area Against Stroh Quarry, Inc., et al. v. Board of County Commissioners of
Larimer County, et al., the case cited in the Complaint, is attached for your reference.
Please note: attached are documents intended to assist the Board in working through the
various elements of these questions, referred to as "Workbook" and "Flowchart for
Complaint Review".
City Ethics Provisions:
Generally, the ethics provisions established by the City include City Charter Article IV, Section 9, and
City Code Section 2-568. These are each attached to this Agenda Item Summary for reference by
the Board.
State Ethics Provisions:
In addition, various state laws are commonly considered ethics laws. These include Sections 24-18
101 through 105, Colorado Revised Statutes, Sections 24-18-201 through 206, Colorado Revised
Statutes, Sections 18-8-302 through 308, Colorado Revised Statutes, and Sections 18-8-402 through
409, Colorado Revised Statutes, all provided as attachments to this Agenda Item Summary.
(The language of Article XXIX of the Colorado constitution — also referred to as "Amendment 41,"
provides that home rule municipalities that have adopted local ethics provisions addressing the
topics in that provision are exempt from its application.)
To the extent the Complaint alleges a violation of the Colorado or U.S. constitutions, the
Complaint is outside the scope of the Board's authority and charge in City Code Section 2-
569.
The Board Determination:
The Board is required under the Code to evaluate the Complaint and determine by majority vote
whether to formally investigate the Complaint. In doing so, the Board should consider:
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1. Whether the allegations in the Complaint, if true, would constitute a violation of state or local
ethical rules;
2. The reliability and sufficiency of any facts asserted in support of the allegations; and
3. Any other facts or circumstances the Board may consider relevant.
If the Board determines that the Complaint does not warrant investigation, the Board then directs
staff to send written notice to the complainant of that determination and the reasoning behind it. A
copy of that notice is also sent to the subject of the Complaint and the City Council.
The Board Determination:
The Board is required under the Code to evaluate the Complaint and determine by majority vote
whether to formally investigate the Complaint. In doing so, the Board should consider:
4. Whether the allegations in the Complaint, if true, would constitute a violation of state or local
ethical rules;
5. The reliability and sufficiency of any facts asserted in support of the allegations; and
6. Any other facts or circumstances the Board may consider relevant.
If the Board determines that the Complaint does not warrant investigation, the Board then directs
staff to send written notice to the complainant of that determination and the reasoning behind it. A
copy of that notice is also sent to the subject of the Complaint and the City Council.
Reports of independent expenditures by the National Association of Realtors Fund campaign
activities in the 2017 municipal election from the City Clerk's public posting are attached.
Summary:
1. If the Board determines that there is no potential violation of state or local ethics laws
under the facts alleged, the Board should make a motion to that effect that explains
the Board's reasoning, and then vote to make that determination. If the Board makes
this determination, no further action is needed on the Complaint (other than the
provision of notice as required in the Code).
2. If the Board determines that the Complaint states a potential a conflict of interest, then
the Board will need to evaluate whether the facts asserted are reliable and sufficient
enough to support the allegation in the Complaint that a violation occurred, making an
investigation of the Complaint appropriate. The Board may have knowledge of
information that contradicts the asserted facts, or there may be a lack of information
needed to form a reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the Complaint
occurred.
3. If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads the
Board to conclude that the Complaint does not merit further investigation, the Board
should identify that information and explain how it affects the Board's decision as to
whether further investigation is warranted.
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After the completion of its review of all factors, if it has not already made a determination, the Board
will need to make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further investigation is
warranted, explaining the reasoning for its decision.
Next Steps:
As noted above, if the Board makes this determination, no further action is needed on the Complaint
(other than the provision of notice as required in the Code).
Alternatively, if the Board determines that further investigation is warranted, staff will suggest a
schedule for next steps for the Board to proceed to that phase of the process. At the end of the
Board's review and investigation, if any, the Board will issue an Ethics Opinion stating the outcome
of its action. The Board's Ethics Opinion is then presented to the City Council for consideration and
possible adoption by resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
1. December 9, 2019 Letter from Gordon Hadfield to Carrie M. Daggett re: Supplemental Information
for City of Fort Collins Ethics Review Board
2. City Code Section 2-569
3. City Charter Article IV, Section 9
4. City Code Section 2-568
5. Sections 24-18-101 through 105, Colorado Revised Statutes
6. Sections 24-18-201 through 206, Colorado Revised Statutes
7. Sections 18-8-302-308, Colorado Revised Statutes
8. Sections 18-8-402-409, Colorado Revised Statutes
9. Workbook for Review of Complaint
10. Flowchart for Complaint Review
11. Independent Expenditures Report of the National Association of Realtors for the April 2017
Municipal Election (from the Office of the City Clerk)
12. August 20, 2019 Order in Thompson Area Against Stroh Quarry, Inc., et al. v. Board of County
Commissioners of Larimer County, et al., Larimer County District Court Case No. 2018CV30371.
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December 9, 2019
SENT VIA EMAIL AND US MAIL
Carrie M. Daggett
City Attorney
City of Fort Collins
300 Laporte Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80521
cdaggett@fcgov.com
215 W Magnolia St #201
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Ph: (970) 221-2800
Fax: (970) 360-1004
RE: Supplemental Information for City of Fort Collins Ethics Review Board
Dear Ms. Daggett:
This law firm has been retained by Mary Alice Grant regarding the Complaint she
submitted to the City of Fort Collins Ethics Review Board on November 14, 2019. I write both to
give notice of our representation and also to provide supplemental information to the Complaint
submitted by Ms. Grant and Mr. Frey. We understand that the submission of additional
information may reset the procedure and deadlines outlined in Section 2-569 of the Fort Collins
Municipal Code.
A. Supplemental Information Related to Recusal
In the Complaint, Ms. Grant notes that Mayor Troxell and Council Member Stephens
should have recused themselves from voting quasi-judicial rezoning of the Hughes Stadium Site,
Parcel 9720100913. Since Ms. Grant submitted the Complaint, we have reviewed City Council
Agendas and Minutes for the last several years and found numerous instances in which a council
member recused themselves. As the following summary shows, recusal is not an uncommon
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practice among council members, and it is an obligation for council members who may have some
interest in the issues being decided.
i. Summary of Recent Recusals
Council Member Julie Pignataro recused herself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
November 5, 2019: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 072
October 15, 2019: First Reading of Ordinance No. 072
Council Member Emily Gorgol recused herself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
July 16, 2019: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 090, 2019
July 2, 2019: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2019
July 2, 2019: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 081, 2019
July 2, 2019: First Reading of Ordinance No. 090, 2019
June 2019: Public Hearing and Resolution 2019-074
June 2019: Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2019
June 2019: Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 081, 2019
Council Member Ken Summers recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
March 19, 2019: Resolution 2019-038
March 5, 2019: Consideration of Two Appeals of the Administrative Hearing Officer
Decision to Approve the Hansen Farm Project Development Plan
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January 16, 2018: Public Hearing and Second Reading of Ordinance No. 136, 2017
Council Member Kristin Stephens recused herself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
March 5, 2019: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 027, 2019
Council Member Bob Overbeck recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
February 20, 2018: Resolution 2018-017
June 6, 2017: First Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2017
Council Member Ross Cunniff recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
July 5, 2017: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2017
June 6, 2017: First Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2017
Council Member Gino Campana recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
March 21, 2017: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2017
March 7, 2017: First Reading of Ordinance No. 038, 2017
February 21, 2017: Resolution 2017-025
November 1, 2016: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 2016
October 18, 2016: First Reading of Ordinance No. 115, 2016
September 6, 2016: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 2016
August 16, 2016: First Reading of Ordinance No. 103, 2016
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May 3, 2016: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 054, 2016
April 19, 2016: First Reading of Ordinance No. 054, 2016
January 19, 2016: Resolution 2016-004
December 15, 2015: Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 157, 2015
December 15, 2015: Public Hearing and First Reading of City Ordinance No. 158, 2015
December 15, 2015: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 157, 2015
December 15, 2015: Second Reading of Ordinance No 158, 2015
October 20, 2015: Second Reading Ordinance No. 125, 2015
October 20, 2015: Resolution 2015-088
Council Member Gerry Horak recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
July 19, 2016: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 082, 2016
July 5, 2016: First Reading of Ordinance No. 082, 2016
July 5, 2016: First Reading of Ordinance No. 006
Council Member Ray Martinez recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
February 16, 2016: Consideration of an Appeal of the Administrative Hearing Officer
Decision to Approve the Capstone Cottages Project Development
Plan.
Mayor Wade Troxell recused himself as to voting on issues on the following dates.
June 6, 2017: First Reading of Ordinance No. 080, 2017
April 18, 2017: Second Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2017
March 21, 2017: First Reading of Ordinance No. 051, 2017
ii. Mayor Troxell's Previous Recusal from decisions affecting his employer, CSU.
Of particular interest is Mayor Troxell's recusal from voting on Ordinance No. 051, 2017,
Appropriating Prior Year Reserves in the General Fund to Support the Idea 2 Product ("I2P") 3D
Printing Community Center. In that instance, the I2P lab at Colorado State University sought
financial assistance from the City of Fort Collins. The Ordinance sought to appropriate $150,000
of General Fund Reserves to be pledged to the support of a 3D Printing Community Center, so
long as I2P was successful at raising the balance of $3.0 million from private sources, other
communities, and grants.
While we appreciate Mayor Troxell recusing himself in this instance, the financial conflicts
in voting on the rezoning of the Hughes Stadium Site are magnitudes greater. Ordinance No. 51,
2017 involved $150,000. The rezoning decision involves $20,000,000. Accordingly, Mayor
Troxell's previous recusal is evidence of the impropriety of his failure to recuse himself from the
rezoning process.
B. Campaign Contributions from the Board of Realtors to Mayor Troxell
Campaign contributions from the National Association of Realtors Fund to Mayor
Troxell's campaign is an additional factor warranting recusal. In March 2017, the National
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Association of Realtors Fund spent $39,722 to support Mayor Troxell"s bid for re-election. At
that time. Troxell had raised approximately $15.000 for the election cycle and he had an additional
$5,000 that rolled over from his previous campaign. In 2015, two years before this contribution,
local realtors had valued the Hughes Stadium land in the $4.8 million to $6.4 million range. Zoning
for medium to high density dwellings and some commercial development would need to be
allowed for the land to be worth $10 million. Tony Frank wrote to the Coloradoan regarding
development of the Hughes Stadium site on June 18, 2016. When the National Association of
Realtors Fund contributed to Mayor Troxell's campaign, the issue of the Hughes Stadium site was
front and center.
A recent court decision has directly addressed whether a campaign contribution may
warrant recusal. In Thompson Area Against Stroh Quarry, Inc. et al. v. Board of County
Commissioners of Lorimer et al., Larimer County District Court Case No. 2018CV30371, the
Plaintiffs challenged the Board of County Commissioners approval of a proposal to operate a 50-
acre industrial sand and gravel pit mine on a parcel zoned for agricultural use, and which was
surrounded by residential neighborhoods comprised of approximately 1,000 single-family homes.
It was discovered that Commissioner Donnelly accepted a $10,000 campaign contribution from
the proposed operators of the gravel pit mine, which the Court determined was a "significant and
disproportionate amount of the contributions Commissioner Donnelly received during the 2016
election cycle." Commissioner Donnelly also had a previous "professional relationship with [the
proposed operator of the gravel pit], performing surveyor work for the company for several years."
On August 12, 2019, the Larimer County District Court granted the Plaintiffs' Motion for
Summary Judgment, reasoning "because Commissioner Donnelly participated in both the hearing
and discussions related to Coulson's application, that participation violated [Plaintiffs'] due -
process rights to an impartial decision -making body."
The similarities between Complainants allegations and Thompson are striking. Both
involve substantial campaign contributions, with Mayor Troxell receiving almost $40,000 and
Commissioner Donnelly receiving $10,000. Both involve a "professional relationship" between
the elected official, with Mayor Troxell being a longtime and continued employee of C.S.U. and
Commissioner Donnelly performing survey work for the applicant for several years. In both cases,
recusal is the only appropriate action for the elected official to take.
Thank you for reviewing this supplement. Please feel free to contact me if you have any
additional questions.
Sincerely,
HADFIELD STIEBEN & DOUTT, LLC
Gordon Hadfield
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Sec. 2-569. - Board of ethics.
(a) In order to assist the Councilmembers and board and commission members in interpreting
and applying the definitions, rules and procedures pertaining to ethics established by the
Charter and Code and by the applicable provisions of state statute, there is hereby created a
Board of the City to be known as the Ethics Review Board, hereafter referred to in this
Division as the "Review Board."
(b) The Review Board shall consist of three (3) Councilmembers elected by the City Council, one
(1) of whom shall be elected by the Review Board to serve as a chairperson. One (1) alternate
shall also be appointed by the City Council to serve in the event that a regular member of the
Review Board is unavailable or in the event that any particular complaint or inquiry is
directed towards a member of the Review Board.
(c) Subject to the provisions of Subsection (d) below, the duties and responsibilities of the
Review Board shall be as follows:
(1) To review and investigate complaints of unethical conduct filed against
Councilmembers or board and commission members by any person;
(2) To review and investigate actual or hypothetical situations involving potential conflicts
of interest presented by individual Councilmembers or board and commission
members;
(3) After review and investigation, to render advisory opinions or interpretations pertaining
to such complaints or inquiries under the relevant provisions of the Charter and Code
and the applicable provisions of state law, if any, and to make written recommendations
to the City Council and any affected board or commission concerning the same; and
(4) To propose any revisions to the provisions of the Charter or Code or other regulations,
rules or policies of the City pertaining to ethical conduct as the Review Board may deem
necessary and appropriate in the best interests of the City.
(d) Complaints and inquiries shall be submitted to the Review Board only according to the
following procedures:
(1) Complaints.
a. Any person who believes that a Councilmember or board and commission
member has violated any provision of state law or the Charter or Code pertaining
to ethical conduct may file a complaint with the City Clerk, who shall immediately
notify the chairperson of the Review Board, the Councilmembers or board and
commission members named in the complaint and the City Council. The complaint
shall be promptly scheduled for consideration by the Review Board as soon as
reasonably practicable. No more than thirty (30) working days after the date of
filing of the complaint, the Review Board shall meet and consider the complaint. In
the event extenuating circumstances arise in the scheduling and preparation for
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such meeting, the time for meeting shall be extended by fourteen (14) calendar
days. All Councilmembers or board and commission members named in the
complaint, as well as the complainant, shall be given written notice of such
meeting at least three (3) working days prior to the meeting. A notice of the
complaint, including the identity of the complainant shall be posted along with the
meeting notice.
b. Upon receipt of any such complaint, the Review Board shall, after consultation
with the City Attorney, decide by majority vote whether to formally investigate the
complaint. In making such determination, the Review Board shall consider the
following: (1) whether the allegations in the complaint, if true, would constitute a
violation of state or local ethical rules; (2) the reliability and sufficiency of any facts
asserted in support of the allegations; and (3) any other facts or circumstances
that the Review Board may consider relevant. If the Review Board determines that
the complaint does not warrant investigation, the Review Board shall send written
notice to the complainant of its determination and the reasoning behind that
determination, and shall provide a copy of such notice, together with a copy of the
complaint, to all Councilmembers or board or commission members named in the
complaint, as well as the City Council.
c. In the event that a complaint is filed with the City Clerk under the provisions of this
Subsection which alleges a violation on the part of two (2) or more members of the
Review Board (including the alternate), such complaint shall not be referred to the
regular Review Board for review but shall instead be submitted to an alternate
Review Board consisting of all remaining Councilmembers who are not named in
the complaint; provided, however, that if five (5) or more Councilmembers are
named in the complaint, the alternate Review Board shall also include as many
members of City boards and commissions as are necessary to constitute a seven -
member board. Said Board and commission members shall be selected at random
by the City Clerk within ten (10) working days of the date upon which the
complaint is filed with the City Clerk. Any board and commission members
selected by the City Clerk who elect not to serve on the alternate Review Board
shall immediately so notify the City Clerk, who shall thereafter select as many
additional board and commission members as are necessary to constitute the
seven -member alternate Review Board. The procedures utilized by the alternate
Review Board for reviewing and investigating the complaint and rendering an
advisory opinion and recommendation shall be as provided in Subsections (b) and
(e) of this Section, except that: (i) the opinion and recommendation of such Board
shall be final and shall not be submitted to the City Council for review or adoption
by the City Council unless at least three (3) Councilmembers remain available to
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consider and take action on the opinion and recommendation; and (ii) the City
Council and City staff shall, upon request by the alternate Review Board, make
available to such Board all information in the possession of the city that is relevant
to the Board's investigation, including, without limitation, tape recordings of any
relevant executive sessions, unless the release of said information is prohibited by
state or federal law; and, in reviewing and discussing such information, the Board
shall abide by any local, state or federal confidentiality requirements that might
limit or prohibit the release of such information to third parties.
(2) City Council inquiries. Any Councilmember may present directly to the Review Board
any inquiry regarding the application of ethical rules of conduct under state statute or
the Charter or Code to any actual or hypothetical situation of a Councilmember or
board and commission member.
(e) In performing its review and investigation of any complaint or inquiry submitted in
accordance with Subsection (d) hereof, the Review Board shall afford all affected
Councilmembers or board and commission members an opportunity to present their
interpretations of the facts at issue and of the applicable provisions of law before rendering
its opinion and recommendation. The Review Board may also request such additional
materials or information from City staff or members of the public which it considers
reasonably necessary or helpful to its deliberations. In addition, in the case of a complaint,
the Review Board shall have the power to compel by subpoena the attendance and
testimony of witnesses and the production of such documents as the Review Board may
consider necessary to its investigation. After investigation, the Review Board shall forthwith
issue an advisory opinion and recommendation to the City Council, which shall immediately
thereafter be filed with the City Clerk and be available for public inspection. Said opinion and
recommendation shall be submitted to city Council at a regular City Council meeting, at
which time the City Council shall determine whether to adopt the same. Any whose conduct
or circumstance is the subject of the opinion shall refrain from participating in any
deliberations of the City Council regarding the opinion.
(f) The City Attorney shall provide legal advice to the Review Board and shall prepare and
execute all advisory opinions and recommendations of the review board.
(g) Compliance with the applicable provisions of the Charter and Code and the provisions of
state law, as well as decisions regarding the existence or nonexistence of conflicts of interest
and the appropriate actions to be taken in relation thereto, shall be the responsibility of each
individual Councilmember or board and commission member, except as provided in
Subparagraph 2-568(c)(1)(g). An opinion adopted by the City Council under Subsection (e) of
this Section shall constitute an affirmative defense to any civil or criminal action or any other
sanction against a Councilmember or board or commission member acting in reliance
thereon.
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(Ord. No. 112, 1989, § 1, 8-1-89; Ord. No. 17, 1993, 2-16-93; Ord. No. 64, 1993, 7-20-93; Ord. 132, 2001, § 2, 9-
18-01; Ord. No. 110, 2002, §§ 1-3, 8-20-02; Ord. No. 144, 2014, 11-4-14 ; Ord. No. 102, 2019 . § 2, 9-3-19)
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Section 9. - Conflicts of interest.
EXHIBIT
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(a) Definitions . For purposes of construction of this Section 9, the following words and phrases
shall have the following meanings:
Business means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise,
association, organization, self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial interest
shall not include:
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or as
a holder of an ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body,
when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such business but entails no
foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to the officer, employee or relative;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or member
of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable,
fraternal or civic organization in the holdings of such corporation, association or
organization;
(3) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions
to all similarly situated citizens, regardless of whether such recipient is an officer,
employee or relative;
(4) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially
reasonable loan made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in
such lending institution;
(5) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or
common investment fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder actively
participates in the management of such fund;
(6) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an insurance
company, a depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or a similar
interest -holder, unless the discretionary act of such person, as an officer or employee,
could immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such policy, deposit or
similar interest;
(7) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -issued
securities unless the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or employee, could
immediately, definitely and measurably affect the value of such securities; or
) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the city
for personal services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
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Officer or employee means any person holding a position by election, appointment or
employment in the service of the city, whether part-time or full-time, including a member of
any authority, board, committee or commission of the city, other than an authority that is:
(1) established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
(2) governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
(3) expressly exempted from the provisions of this Article by ordinance of the Council.
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the judgment of a
reasonably prudent person, realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or
detriment different in kind from that experienced by the general public. Personal interest shall
not include:.
(1) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board,
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental entity or of a nonprofit
corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic
organization;
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services
when such services are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions
to all similarly situated citizens; or
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms and
conditions of his or her employment with the city.
Public body means the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service area,
department or office of the city.
Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by the
officer or employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in and
sharing with the officer or employee the expenses of the household.
(b) Rules of conduct concerning conflicts of interest .
(1) Sales to the city. No officer or employee, or relative of such officer or employee, shall
have a financial interest in the sale to the city of any real or personal property,
equipment, material, supplies or services, except personal services provided to the city
as an officer or employee, if:
a. such officer or employee is a member of the Council;
b. such officer or employee exercises, directly or indirectly, any decision -making
authority on behalf of the city concerning such sale; or
c. in the case of services, such officer or employee exercises any supervisory
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authority in his or her role as a city officer or employee over the services to be
rendered to the city.
(2) Purchases from the city. No officer, employee or relative shall, directly or indirectly,
purchase any real or personal property from the city, except such property as is offered
for sale at an established price, and not by bid or auction, on the same terms and
conditions as to all members of the general public.
(3) Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative has, a
financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or she is a
member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon discovery thereof,
disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the manner prescribed in
subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or
otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or employee.
(4) Disclosure procedure . If any officer or employee has any financial or personal interest
requiring disclosure under subsection (3) of this section, such person shall immediately
upon discovery thereof declare such interest by delivering a written statement to the
City Clerk, with copies to the City Manager and, if applicable, to the chairperson of the
public body of which such person is a member, which statement shall contain the name
of the officer or employee, the office or position held with the city by such person, and
the nature of the interest. If said officer or employee shall discover such financial or
personal interest during the course of a meeting or in such other circumstance as to
render it practically impossible to deliver such written statement prior to action upon
the matter in question, said officer or employee shall immediately declare such interest
by giving oral notice to all present, including a description of the nature of the interest.
(5) Violations . Any contract made in violation of this Section shall be voidable by the city. If
voided within one (1) year of the date of execution thereof, the party obtaining payment
by reason of such contract shall, if required by the city, forthwith return to the city all or
any designated portion of the monies received by such individual from the city by
reason of said contract, together with interest at the lawful maximum rate for interest
on judgments.
(Res. No. 71-12, 2-11-71, approved, election 4-6-71; Ord. No. 155,1988, 12-20-88, approved, election 3-7-89;
Ord. No. 10, 1997, § 1, 2-4-97, approved, election 4-8-97; Ord. No. 22, 2001, § 2, 2-20-01, approved, election
4-3-01; Ord. No. 003, 2017 . § 2, 1-17-17, approved, election 4-4-17)
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Sec. 2-568. - Ethical rules of conduct.
(a) Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Section Section 2-569 and in Section 9 of
the Charter Article IV, shall have the following meanings:
(1) Attempt to influence or influence, as it pertains to this Section, shall mean take any action intended to impact,
shape, control, sway, bias or prejudice.
(2) Benefitshall mean an advantage or gain.
(3) Board and commission member shall mean a member of any appointive board or commission of the City.
(4) Confidential information or information received in confidence shall mean:
a. Information contained in any writing that may properly be withheld from public inspection under the
provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act and that is marked "confidential" when provided to the
officer or employee;
b. All information exchanged or discussed in any executive session properly convened under § 2-31 or 2-71
of the Code, except to the extent that such information is also contained in a public record available to
the general public under the provisions of the Colorado Open Records Act; or
c. All communications between attorneys representing the City and officers or employees of the City that
are subject to the attorney -client privilege, whether oral or written, unless the privilege has been waived.
(5) Councilmembershall mean a member of the City Council.
(6) Different in kind from that experienced by the general publicshall mean of a different type or nature not
shared by the public generally and that is not merely different in degree from that experienced by the public
generally.
(7) Directshall mean resulting immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not from an intervening
cause.
(8) Detrimentshall mean disadvantage, injury, damage or loss.
(9) Financial interestshall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent. Financial interest shall not include:
a. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an employee of a business, or as a holder of an
ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body, when the decision financially
benefits or otherwise affects such business but entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to
the officer, employee or relative;
b. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a nonsalaried officer or member of a nonprofit
corporation or association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal or civic organization in the
holdings of such corporation, association or organization;
c. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of public services when such services
are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions to all similarly situated citizens,
regardless of whether such recipient is an officer, employee or relative;
d. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a recipient of a commercially reasonable loan
made in the ordinary course of business by a lending institution, in such lending institution;
e. the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a shareholder in a mutual or common investment
fund in the holdings of such fund unless the shareholder actively participates in the management of such
fund;
the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a policyholder in an insurance company, a
depositor in a duly established savings association or bank, or a similar interest -holder, unless the
discretionary act of such person, as an officer or employee, could immediately, definitely and measurably
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affect the value of such policy, deposit or similar interest;
the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as an owner of government -issued securities unless
the discretionary act of such owner, as an officer or employee, could immediately, definitely and
measurably affect the value of such securities; or
h. the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation received from the city for personal
services provided to the city as an officer or employee.
(10) Officer or employee shall mean any person holding a position by election, appointment or employment in the
service of the City, whether part-time or full-time, including any member of the City Council and any member
of any authority, board, committee or commission of the City, other than an authority that is:
a. Established under the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes;
b. Governed by state statutory rules of ethical conduct; and
c. Expressly exempted from the provisions of Article IV of the City Charter by ordinance of the City Council.
(11) Personal lnterestshall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of the Charter Article IV, which
states:
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an officer or
employee, or a relative of such officer or employee, would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person,
realize or experience some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that experienced
by the general public. Personal interest shall not include:
a.
b.
c.
the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a member of a board, commission, committee, or
authority of another governmental entity or of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an
educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic organization;
the interest that an officer, employee or relative has in the receipt of public services when such services
are generally provided by the city on the same terms and conditions to all similarly situated citizens; or
the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation, benefits, or terms and conditions of his
or her employment with the city.
(12) Public bodyshall have the meaning given to this term in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Public body means the Council or any authority, board, committee, commission, service area, department or
office of the city.
(13) Public services shall mean city services provided to or made available for the public's benefit.
(14) Related entityshalt mean any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, joint
venture, trust, estate, foundation, association, business, company or any other organization, whether or not
operated for profit, with respect to which an officer or employee, or a relative of the same, has a substantial
ownership interest in, is employed by, is an agent for or otherwise represents in any legal capacity.
(15) Relative shall have the meaning given to this word in Section 9(a) of Charter Article IV, which states:
Relative means the spouse or minor child of the officer or employee, any person claimed by the officer or
employee as a dependent for income tax purposes, or any person residing in and sharing with the officer or
employee the expenses of the household.
(16) Routine Citymattershall mean a usual and ordinary registration, reservation, or other request or application,
within a program or for public services or City approval, such as a registration for a recreation class,
reservation of a park shelter, request for standard utility services or application for a building permit,
development approval or variance, or an appeal, provided that the same is carried out using a routine process
or system or in a manner consistent with standard practices.
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(17) Similarly situated dtizensshall mean citizens in like circumstances having comparable legal rights and obligation!
(18) Substantial shall mean more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 1-15 of the Code, an alleged violation of the provisions of this Section by a
member of the City Council shall not be prosecuted in the Municipal Court as a misdemeanor criminal offense but
shall instead be referred to the Ethics Review Board for an advisory opinion and recommendation under the
provisions of § 2-569.
(c) Rules of conduct.
(1) Use and disclosure of confidential information. The following rules shall apply to the use and disclosure of
confidential information by officers and employees of the City. In the event of any conflict among these
provisions, the more specific provision shall take precedence over the more general provision.
a. No use for personal gain. No officer or employee shall knowingly use information received in confidence
as an officer or employee to advance the financial or personal interests of the officer or employee or
others.
b. Disclosure of confidential information, generally. No officer or employee shall knowingly disclose any
confidential information to any person who is not an officer or employee or to an officer or employee
whose official duties are unrelated to the subject matter of the confidential information or to maintaining
an official record of such information on behalf of the City, unless such disclosure is reasonably
necessary to protect the City from the gross mismanagement of public funds, the abuse of governmental
authority, or illegal or unethical practices.
c. Disclosure of confidential information provided to the City Council. All information received in confidence
by the City Council shall remain confidential, and no officer or employee shall knowingly disclose any
such confidential information to any person to whom such information was not originally distributed by
City staff unless and until the City Council has, by majority vote, consented to its release, unless such
disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the City from the gross mismanagement of public funds,
the abuse of governmental authority, or illegal or unethical practices.
d. Disclosure of information discussed in executive session. No officer or employee shall knowingly disclose
any confidential information discussed in an executive session to any person who was not present during
such discussion, other than members of such body who were unable to attend the executive session,
without the prior knowledge and consent of the body holding such executive session, unless such
disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the City from the gross mismanagement of public funds,
the abuse of governmental authority, or illegal or unethical practices. In the event that a matter
discussed in executive session comes before the City Council or a board or commission of the City for
formal action at an open meeting, or if such formal action is anticipated, nothing herein shall be
construed as prohibiting a member of the body that will be taking such formal action from stating his or
her position or opinion with regard to the matter, as long as such statements do not divulge confidential
information received from others during the executive session.
e. Certain distribution and discussion by City Manager and City Attorney permitted. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Subparagraphs c. and d. above, the City Manager and City Attorney may further distribute
confidential information provided to the City Council and may disclose confidential information discussed
in any executive session of the City Council, or of a Council committee, to such staff members and/or
board and commission members as they may consider reasonably necessary to enable them to fully
advise the City Council or to implement any direction given by the City Council or to advise other officers
and employees of the City whose official duties are related to the subject matter of the confidential
information or to maintaining a record of the same on behalf of the City.
f. No disclosure of confidential information to officer or employee having conflict of interest. No officer or
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employee who has filed a statement of conflict of interest with the City Clerk under Article IV, Section 9 of
the Charter, or who has been determined by the City Council under the provisions of Subparagraph g.
below to have a conflict of interest, shall knowingly elicit, accept or inspect any confidential information
pertaining to the subject matter of such conflict of interest, nor shall any such officer or employee attend
or participate in an executive session of the City Council, or of a Council committee or board or
commission of the City, pertaining to said subject matter.
The City Council may determine that a Councilmember shall not receive confidential information or
attend executive sessions on a particular topic if the City Council first determines that said
Councilmember has a conflict of interest in the subject matter of such confidential information and/or
executive session. Any such determination by the City Council shall be made only after the City Council
has received an advisory opinion and recommendation of the Ethics Review Board on the question,
rendered in accordance with the provisions of § 2-569.
(2) With respect to any matter regarding which a Councilmember has declared a conflict of interest, said
Councilmember is prohibited from discussing with, or otherwise attempting in any capacity to influence,
directly or indirectly, any City officer or employee, and from representing any person or interest before the
City Council or any board of commission of the City or in dealing with any City officer or employee, except that
such Councilmember may represent with any City employee or before the City Council or a board or
commission of the City his or her own interest or that of a relative provided said Councilmember does not
violate Section 2-568(c)(5) or (c)(6).
(3) In any action in which a member of a City board or commission member ("member") declares a conflict of
interest, such member shall not communicate to or attempt to influence such board or commission regarding
such item, in any capacity, except that:
a. the member may communicate with said board or commission to protect a strictly personal interest, in
the same or similar ways in which the public is permitted to communicate with the board or commission.
b. the member may prepare materials on behalf of another for a project in the normal course of business
or operation, so long as the purpose of those materials is not directly and substantially related to
advocacy before said member's board or commission. Those materials may be included in materials
submitted by another to said member's board or commission so long as they fall within this exception.
For illustrative purposes, such materials may include, but are not necessarily limited to architectural
plans, technical studies, and engineering designs.
c. if a member has declared a conflict of interest in a matter in accordance with the City Charter and Code
and so is precluded from participating in or influencing the decision of his or her board or commission,
he or she may request a variance from the limitations of this subsection from the City Council in the
following circumstances, and in the following manner:
1.
2.
3.
The member must submit a request for a variance to the City Clerk on a form provided by the City
Clerk for such purpose.
The member must demonstrate that without the variance, he or she would suffer an exceptional
hardship, and that no reasonable alternative exists that would allow for that hardship to be avoided
or substantially mitigated;
The City Council must act by resolution to approve or disapprove the requested variance.
d. This limitation does not apply to other members, partners, or other parties of the member's or firm or
entity, who may continue to work on the project and may advocate to such member's board or
commission, provided that the member has declared the conflict and refrains from participating in the
matter consistent with the application limitations.
(4) All officers and employees shall refrain from accepting payment for any speeches, debates or other public
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events and shall further refrain from accepting any gift or favor which, in the judgment of a reasonably
prudent person, would tend to impair the officer's or employee's independence of judgment in the
performance of his or her official duties. The following shall not constitute prohibited gifts or favors under this
Section:
a. Campaign contributions reported as required by Chapter 7, Article V of this Code;
b. A nonpecuniary award publicly presented by a nonprofit organization in recognition of public service;
c. Payment of or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenditures for travel and subsistence for
attendance at a convention or other meeting at which an officer or employee is scheduled to participate;
d. Reimbursement for or acceptance of an opportunity to participate in a social function or meeting which
is offered to an officer or employee which is not extraordinary when viewed in light of the position held
by such officer or employee;
e. Items of perishable or nonpermanent value that are insignificant in value, including, but not limited to,
meals, lodging, travel expenses or tickets to sporting, recreational, educational or cultural events; and
f. Payment of salary from employment, including other employment in addition to that earned from being
an officer or employee.
(5) No officer or employee shall request on his or her own behalf, or for or through a relative or related entity,
from any other officer or employee, or grant to any other officer or employee, or relative or related entity of
the same, any consideration, treatment or advantage in the interpretation, administration or enforcement of
the Charter, Code, any City regulation, policy or program or in the provision of public services, that is
substantially different from that available to other persons in the same circumstances or having the same
need.
(6) If any Councilmember contacts an officer or employee regarding a request in connection with that contacted
officer's or employee's role and in relation to a matter that is not a routine City matter and is not within the
Councilmember's role as an officer of the City, said Councilmember shall no later than 5:00 p.m. on the next
business day after such contact deliver a written disclosure to the City Clerk and the City Manager and to all
other members of City Council. The written disclosure must describe the date, time and general subject matter
of the contact, together with the identity of the officer or employee contacted. Any private or confidential
information, such as tax, utility account, or other personal information may be excluded or redacted from such
disclosure. Disclosure by means of an electronic message shall be deemed to constitute written disclosure for
purposes of this provision.
(Ord. No. 112, 1989, § 1, 8-1-89; Ord. No. 162, 2000, § 2,11-21.00; Ord. No. 109, 2002, §§ 1-4, 8-20-02; Ord. No. 145, 2014,11-4-14
; Ord. No. 159, 2014, §§ 1-3,11-18-14 ; Ord. No. 02, 2017 , §§ 2, 3, 3-7-17; Ord. No.162, 2017 , § 2, 12-19-17)
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24-18-101. Legislative declaration
The general assembly recognizes the importance of the participation of the citizens of this state in all
levels of government in the state. The general assembly further recognizes that, when citizens of this
state obtain public office, conflicts may arise between the public duty of such a citizen and his or her
private interest. The general assembly hereby declares that the prescription of some standards of
conduct common to those citizens involved with government is beneficial to all residents of the state.
The provisions of this part 1 recognize that some actions are conflicts per se between public duty and
private interest while other actions may or may not pose such conflicts depending upon the
surrounding circumstances.
24-18-102. Definitions
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Business" means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole proprietorship, trust
or foundation, or other individual or organization carrying on a business, whether or not operated for
profit.
(2) "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on or received
by any person in return for services rendered or to be rendered by himself or another.
(3) "Employee" means any temporary or permanent employee of a state agency or any local
government, except a member of the general assembly and an employee under contract to the state.
(4) "Financial interest" means a substantial interest held by an individual which is:
(a) An ownership interest in a business;
(b) A creditor interest in an insolvent business;
(c) An employment or a prospective employment for which negotiations have begun;
(d) An ownership interest in real or personal property;
(e) A loan or any other debtor interest; or
(i) A directorship or officership in a business.
(5) "Local government" means the government of any county, city and county, city, town, special
district, or school district.
(6) "Local government official" means an elected or appointed official of a local government but does
not include an employee of a local government.
(7) "Official act" or "official action" means any vote, decision, recommendation, approval, disapproval,
or other action, including inaction, which involves the use of discretionary authority.
(8) "Public officer" means any elected officer, the head of a principal department of the executive
branch, and any other state officer. "Public officer" does not include a member of the general
assembly, a member of the judiciary, any local government official, or any member of a board,
commission, council, or committee who receives no compensation other than a per diem allowance or
necessary and reasonable expenses.
(9) "State agency" means the state; the general assembly and its committees; every executive
department, board, commission, committee, bureau, and office; every state institution of higher
education, whether established by the state constitution or by law, and every governing board
thereof; and every independent commission and other political subdivision of the state government
except the courts.
24-18-103. Public trust - breach of fiduciary duty
(1) The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence which the
electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers, members of the general assembly, local
government officials, and employees. A public officer, member of the general assembly, local
government official, or employee shall carry out his duties for the benefit of the people of the state.
(2) A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee whose
conduct departs from his fiduciary duty is liable to the people of the state as a trustee of property and
shall suffer such other liabilities as a private fiduciary would suffer for abuse of his trust. The district
attorney of the district where the trust is violated may bring appropriate judicial proceedings on behalf
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of the people. Any moneys collected in such actions shall be paid to the general fund of the state or
local government. Judicial proceedings pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any criminal
action which may be brought against such public officer, member of the general assembly, local
government official, or employee.
24-18-104. Rules of conduct for all public officers, members of the general
assembly, local government officials, and employees
(1) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section is proof that
the actor has breached his fiduciary duty and the public trust. A public officer, a member of the
general assembly, a local government official, or an employee shall not:
(a) Disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course of his official duties in order to
further substantially his personal financial interests; or
(b) Accept a gift of substantial value or a substantial economic benefit tantamount to a gift of
substantial value:
(I) Which would tend improperly to influence a reasonable person in his position to depart from the
faithful and impartial discharge of his public duties; or
(II) Which he knows or which a reasonable person in his position should know under the
circumstances is primarily for the purpose of rewarding him for official action he has taken.
(2) An economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value includes without limitation:
(a) A loan at a rate of interest substantially lower than the commercial rate then currently prevalent
for similar loans and compensation received for private services rendered at a rate substantially
exceeding the fair market value of such services; or
(b) The acceptance by a public officer, a member of the general assembly, a local government official,
or an employee of goods or services for his or her own personal benefit offered by a person who is at
the same time providing goods or services to the state or a local government under a contract or
other means by which the person receives payment or other compensation from the state or local
government, as applicable, for which the officer, member, official, or employee serves, unless the
totality of the circumstances attendant to the acceptance of the goods or services indicates that the
transaction is legitimate, the terms are fair to both parties, the transaction is supported by full and
adequate consideration, and the officer, member, official, or employee does not receive any
substantial benefit resulting from his or her official or governmental status that is unavailable to
members of the public generally.
(3) The following are not gifts of substantial value or gifts of substantial economic benefit tantamount
to gifts of substantial value for purposes of this section:
(a) Campaign contributions and contributions in kind reported as required by section 1-45-108,
C.R.S.;
(b) An unsolicited item of trivial value;
(b.5) A gift with a fair market value of fifty-three dollars or less that is given to the public officer,
member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee by a person other than a
professional lobbyist.
(c) An unsolicited token or award of appreciation as described in section 3 (3)(c) of article XXIX of the
state constitution;
(c.5) Unsolicited informational material, publications, or subscriptions related to the performance of
official duties on the part of the public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee;
(d) Payment of or reimbursement for reasonable expenses paid by a nonprofit organization or state
and local government in connection with attendance at a convention, fact-finding mission or trip, or
other meeting as permitted in accordance with the provisions of section 3 (3)(f) of article XXIX of the
state constitution;
(e) Payment of or reimbursement for admission to, and the cost of food or beverages consumed at, a
reception, meal, or meeting that may be accepted or received in accordance with the provisions of
section 3 (3)(e) of article XXIX of the state constitution;
(f) A gift given by an individual who is a relative or personal friend of the public officer, member of
the general assembly, local government official, or employee on a special occasion.
(g) Payment for speeches, appearances, or publications that may be accepted or received by the
public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee in accordance
with the provisions of section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution that are reported pursuant to
section 24-6-203 (3)(d);
(h) Payment of salary from employment, including other government employment, in addition to that
earned from being a member of the general assembly or by reason of service in other public office;
(i) A component of the compensation paid or other incentive given to the public officer, member of
the general assembly, local government official, or employee in the normal course of employment;
and
(j) Any other gift or thing of value a public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee is permitted to solicit, accept, or receive in accordance with the provisions of
section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, the acceptance of which is not otherwise prohibited
by law.
(4) The provisions of this section are distinct from and in addition to the reporting requirements of
section 1-45-108, C.R.S., and section 24-6-203, and do not relieve an incumbent in or elected
candidate to public office from reporting an item described in subsection (3) of this section, if such
reporting provisions apply.
(5) The amount of the gift limit specified in paragraph (b.5) of subsection (3) of this section, set at
fifty-three dollars as of August 8, 2012, shall be identical to the amount of the gift limit under section
3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, and shall be adjusted for inflation contemporaneously with
any adjustment of the constitutional gift limit pursuant to section 3 (6) of article XXIX.
24-18-105. Ethical principles for public officers, local government officials,
and employees
(1) The principles in this section are intended as guides to conduct and do not constitute violations as
such of the public trust of office or employment in state or local government.
(2) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not acquire or hold an interest
in any business or undertaking which he has reason to believe may be directly and substantially
affected to its economic benefit by official action to be taken by an agency over which he has
substantive authority.
(3) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not, within six months
following the termination of his office or employment, obtain employment in which he will take direct
advantage, unavailable to others, of matters with which he was directly involved during his term of
employment. These matters include rules, other than rules of general application, which he actively
helped to formulate and applications, claims, or contested cases in the consideration of which he was
an active participant.
(4) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not perform an official act
directly and substantially affecting a business or other undertaking to its economic detriment when he
has a substantial financial interest in a competing firm or undertaking.
(5) Public officers, local government officials, and employees are discouraged from assisting or
enabling members of their immediate family in obtaining employment, a gift of substantial value, or
an economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value from a person whom the officer, official,
or employee is in a position to reward with official action or has rewarded with official action in the
past.
24-18-201. Interests in contracts
(1) Members of the general assembly, public officers, local government officials, or employees shall
not be interested in any contract made by them in their official capacity or by any body, agency, or
board of which they are members or employees. A former employee may not, within six months
following the termination of his employment, contract or be employed by an employer who contracts
with a state agency or any local government involving matters with which he was directly involved
during his employment. For purposes of this section, the term:
(a) "Be interested in" does not include holding a minority interest in a corporation.
(b) "Contract" does not include:
(1) Contracts awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on competitive bidding procedures;
(II) Merchandise sold to the highest bidder at public auctions;
(III) Investments or deposits in financial institutions which are in the business of loaning or receiving
moneys;
(IV) A contract with an interested party if, because of geographic restrictions, a local government
could not otherwise reasonably afford itself of the subject of the contract. It shall be presumed that a
local government could not otherwise reasonably afford itself of the subject of a contract if the
additional cost to the local government is greater than ten percent of a contract with an interested
party or if the contract is for services that must be performed within a limited time period and no
other contractor can provide those services within that time period.
(V) A contract with respect to which any member of the general assembly, public officer, local
government official, or employee has disclosed a personal interest and has not voted thereon or with
respect to which any member of the governing body of a local government has voted thereon in
accordance with section 24-18-109 (3)(b) or 31-4-404 (3), C.R.S. Any such disclosure shall be made:
To the governing body, for local government officials and employees; in accordance with the rules of
the house of representatives and the senate, for members of the general assembly; and to the
secretary of state, for all others.
24-18-202. Interest in sales or purchases
Public officers and local government officials shall not be purchasers at any sale or vendors at any
purchase made by them in their official capacity.
24-18-203. Voidable contracts
Every contract made in violation of any of the provisions of section 24-18-201 or 24-18-202 shall be
voidable at the instance of any party to the contract except the officer interested therein.
24-18-204. Dealings in warrants and other claims prohibited
State officers, county officers, city and county officers, city officers, and town officers, as well as all
other local government officials, and their deputies and clerks, are prohibited from purchasing or
selling or in any manner receiving to their own use or benefit or to the use or benefit of any person or
persons whatever any state, county, city and county, city, or town warrants, scrip, orders, demands,
claims, or other evidences of indebtedness against the state or any county, city and county, city, or
town thereof except evidences of indebtedness issued to or held by them for services rendered as
such officer, deputy, or clerk, and evidences of the funded indebtedness of such state, county, city
and county, city, or town.
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24-18-205. Settlements to be withheld on affidavit
(1) Every officer charged with the disbursement of public moneys who is informed by affidavit
establishing probable cause that any officer whose account is about to be settled, audited, or paid by
him has violated any of the provisions of this part 2 shall suspend such settlement or payment and
cause such officer to be prosecuted for such violation by the district attorney of the appropriate
jurisdiction.
(2) If there is judgment for the defendant upon such prosecution, the proper officer may proceed to
settle, audit, or pay such account as if no such affidavit had been filed.
24-18-206. Penalty
A person who knowingly commits an act proscribed in this part 2 commits a class 1 misdemeanor and
shall be punished as provided in section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. In addition to the penalties provided in
section 18-1.3-501, C.R.S., the court may impose a fine of no more than twice the amount of the
benefit the person obtained or was attempting to obtain in violating a provision of this part 2.
18-8-302. Bribery
(1) A person commits the crime of bribery, if:
(a) He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant with the intent
to influence the public servant's vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action in his
official capacity; or
(b) While a public servant, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit upon an
agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of discretion, or other action as
a public servant will thereby be influenced.
(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the person sought to be influenced was
not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because he had not yet assumed office, lacked
jurisdiction, or for any other reason.
(3) Bribery is a class 3 felony.
18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior
(1) A person commits a class 6 felony, if he:
(a) Solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as compensation for having, as a
public servant, given a decision, opinion, recommendation, or vote favorable to another or for having
otherwise exercised a discretion in his favor, whether or not he has in so doing violated his duty; or
(b) Offers, confers, or agrees to confer compensation, acceptance of which is prohibited by this
section.
18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation
A public servant commits a class 2 misdemeanor if he requests a pecuniary benefit for the
performance of an official action knowing that he was required to perform that action without
compensation or at a level of compensation lower than that requested.
18-8-305. Trading in public office
(1) A person commits trading in public office if:
(a)He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant or party officer
upon an agreement or understanding that he or a particular person will or may be appointed to a
public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office; or
(b) While a public servant or party officer, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary
benefit from another upon an agreement or understanding that a particular person will or may be
appointed to a public office or designated or nominated as a candidate for public office.
(2) It shall be an affirmative defense that the pecuniary benefit was a customary contribution to
political campaign funds solicited and received by lawfully constituted political parties.
(3) Trading in public office is a class 1 misdemeanor.
18-8-306. Attempt to influence a public servant
Any person who attempts to influence any public servant by means of deceit or by threat of violence
or economic reprisal against any person or property, with the intent thereby to alter or affect the
public servant's decision, vote, opinion, or action concerning any matter which is to be considered or
performed by him or the agency or body of which he is a member, commits a class 4 felony.
18-8-307. Designation of supplier prohibited
(1) No public servant shall require or direct a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in
procuring any goods or service required in submitting a bid to or fulfilling a contract with any
government.
(2) Any provision in invitations to bid or any contract documents prohibited by this section are against
public policy and void.
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(3) It shall be an affirmative defense that the defendant was a public servant acting within the scope
of his authority exercising the right to reject any material, subcontractor, service, bond, or contract
tendered by a bidder or contractor because it does not meet bona fide specifications or requirements
relating to quality, availability, form, experience, or financial responsibility.
(4) Any public servant who violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section commits a class 6
felony.
18-8-308. Failing to disclose a conflict of interest
(1) A public servant commits failing to disclose a conflict of interest if he exercises any substantial
discretionary function in connection with a government contract, purchase, payment, or other
pecuniary transaction without having given seventy-two hours' actual advance written notice to the
secretary of state and to the governing body of the government which employs the public servant of
the existence of a known potential conflicting interest of the public servant in the transaction with
reference to which he is about to act in his official capacity.
(2) A "potential conflicting interest" exists when the public servant is a director, president, general
manager, or similar executive officer or owns or controls directly or indirectly a substantial interest in
any nongovernmental entity participating in the transaction.
(3) Failing to disclose a conflict of interest is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-402. Misuse of official information
(1) Any public servant, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with
which he is associated or in reliance on information to which he has access in his official capacity and
which has not been made public, commits misuse of official information if he:
(a) Acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise which may be affected by
such information or official action; or
(b) Speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or
(c) Aids, advises, or encourages another to do any of the foregoing with intent to confer on any
person a special pecuniary benefit.
(2) Misuse of official information is a class 6 felony.
18-8-403. Official oppression
(1) A public servant, while acting or purporting to act in an official capacity or taking advantage of
such actual or purported capacity, commits official oppression if, with actual knowledge that his
conduct is illegal, he:
(a) Subjects another to arrest, detention, search, seizure, mistreatment, dispossession, assessment,
or lien; or
(b) Has legal authority and jurisdiction of any person legally restrained of his liberty and denies the
person restrained the reasonable opportunity to consult in private with a licensed attorney -at -law, if
there is no danger of imminent escape and the person in custody expresses a desire to consult with
such attorney.
(2) Official oppression is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-404. First degree official misconduct
(1) A public servant commits first degree official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a benefit for the
public servant or another or maliciously to cause harm to another, he or she knowingly:
(a) Commits an act relating to his office but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his official
function; or
(b) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(c) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) First degree official misconduct is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct
(1) A public servant commits second degree official misconduct if he knowingly, arbitrarily, and
capriciously:
(a) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(b) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) Second degree official misconduct is a class 1 petty offense.
18-8-406. Issuing a false certificate
A person commits a class 6 felony, if, being a public servant authorized by law to make and issue
official certificates or other official written instruments, he makes and issues such an instrument
containing a statement which he knows to be false.
18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property
(1) Every public servant who lawfully or unlawfully comes into possession of any public moneys or
public property of whatever description, being the property of the state or of any political subdivision
of the state, and who knowingly converts any of such public moneys or property to his own use or to
any use other than the public use authorized by law is guilty of embezzlement of public property.
Every person convicted under the provisions of this section shall be forever thereafter ineligible and
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disqualified from being a member of the general assembly of this state or from holding any office of
trust or profit in this state.
(2) Embezzlement of public property is a class 5 felony.
18-8-408. Designation of insurer prohibited
(1) No public servant shall, directly or indirectly, require or direct a bidder on any public building or
construction contract which is about to be or has been competitively bid to obtain from a particular
insurer, agent, or broker any surety bond or contract of insurance required in such bid or contract or
required by any law, ordinance, or regulation.
(2) Any such public servant who violates any of the provisions of subsection (1) of this section
commits a class 1 petty offense.
(3) Any provisions in invitations to bid or in any contract documents prohibited by this section are
declared void as against the public policy of this state.
(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any such public servant acting on behalf of
the government from exercising the right to approve or reject a surety bond or contract of insurance
as to its form or sufficiency or the lack of financial capability of an insurer selected by a bidder.
(5) This section shall apply only to contracts entered into on or after July 1, 1977.
18-8-409. Violation of rules and regulations of judicial nominating
commissions not subject to criminal prosecution
A person who violates a rule or regulation promulgated by any judicial nominating commission shall
not be subject to criminal prosecution.
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Ethics Review Board
WORKBOOK FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT REVIEW -
MAYOR WADE TROXELL
DECEMBER 16, 2019
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PART 1— LOCAL ETHICS PROVISIONS — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
PHASE 1— Consider whether the allegations in the Supplemental Complaint, if
they are true, would constitute a violation of local ethical rules.
The Supplemental Complaint does not allege a violation of a particular state or local ethical
rule.
The Supplemental Complaint alleges that Wade Troxell, as elected Mayor of the City, should
have disclosed a conflict of interest and refrained from voting on the Hughes Stadium
rezoning ordinance, because his campaign received contributions from the National
Association of Realtors Fund.
The Supplemental Complaint alleges the following facts:
In March 2017, the National Association of Realtors Fund spent $39,722 to support Mayor
Troxell's bid for re-election. At that time, Troxell had raised approximately $15,000 for
the election cycle and he had an additional $5,000 that rolled over from his previous
campaign. In 2015, two years before this contribution, local realtors had valued the
Hughes Stadium land in the $4.8 million to $6.4 million range. Zoning for medium to high
density dwellings and some commercial development would need to be allowed for the
land to be worth $10 million. Tony Frank wrote to the Coloradoan regarding development
of the Hughes Stadium site on June 18, 2016. When the National Association of Realtors
Fund contributed to Mayor Troxell's campaign, the issue of the Hughes Stadium site was
front and center.
The Supplemental Complaint does not allege that any relative of Mayor Troxell has an
interest in the decision.
The Board should most likely review these allegations as a potential violation of Article IV,
Section 9 of the City Charter, conflicts of interest:
"Interests in other decisions . Any officer or employee who has, or whose relative has, a
financial or personal interest in any decision of any public body of which he or she is a
member or to which he or she makes recommendations, shall, upon discovery thereof,
disclose such interest in the official records of the city in the manner prescribed in
subsection (4) hereof, and shall refrain from voting on, attempting to influence, or
otherwise participating in such decision in any manner as an officer or employee."
[Section 9(b)(3) — emphasis added]
This Analysis begins on Page 2.
The Board should also determine whether these allegations support a violation of any state
ethical rules. That analysis is in Phase 4 on Page 13.
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Question 1: Assuming the facts in the Supplemental Complaint are true, was Mayor Troxell's
role in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision as an officer or employee of the City?
This issue is not disputed. Go to Page 3
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Question 2. Assuming the facts in the Supplemental Complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell
have a financial interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision resulting from the National
Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017?
Financial interest means any interest equated with money or its equivalent.
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning decision resulting from the
National Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017 that is
equated with money or its equivalent?
El NO: Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest).
Li YES: Go to Page 4 (Allowable Exceptions).
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Part B: Do one of these 8 exceptions (continued on Page 5) apply to Mayor Troxell's financial
interest resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent campaign
expenditures in 2017?
(1) Is Mayor Troxell's interest the interest that an officer, employee or
relative has as an employee of a business, or as a holder of an
ownership interest in such business, in a decision of any public body,
when the decision financially benefits or otherwise affects such
business but entails no foreseeable, measurable financial benefit to
the officer, employee or relative;
(Business means a corporation, partnership, sole
proprietorship, firm, enterprise, franchise, association, organization,
self-employed individual, holding company, joint stock company,
receivership, trust, activity or entity.)
Analysis:
Is Mayor Troxell employed by a business or have an ownership
interest in a business?
AND will the City Council's decision benefit the business?
AND will the decision provide a foreseeable, measurable financial
benefit to Mayor Troxell?
If you conclude that the decision will benefit a
business that employs Mayor Troxell but won't benefit
Mayor Troxell, then this exception applies. Check
"YES"
If you conclude that the decision won't benefit a
business that employs Mayor Troxell, then this
exception does NOT apply. Check "NO"
❑ Yes:
❑ No:
(2) the interest that an officer, employee or relative has as a
nonsalaried officer or member of a nonprofit corporation or
association or of an educational, religious, charitable, fraternal or civic
organization in the holdings of such corporation, association or
organization;
❑ Yes
❑ No
(3) an interest as a recipient of public services;
❑ Yes
❑ No
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(4) an interest as a recipient of a commercially reasonable loan by a
lending institution;
[Do one of these exceptions apply? -- Continued]
Yes
No
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(5) an interest as a shareholder in a mutual or common investment
fund;
Yes
No
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(6) an interest as a policyholder in an insurance company, a depositor
Yes
■
in a savings association or bank, or a similar interest -holder;
No
■
(7) an interest as an owner of government -issued securities; or
Yes
■
No
■
(8) the interest that an officer or employee has in the compensation
Yes
■
received from the city for personal services provided to the city as an
No
■
officer or employee.
If you answered NO to all of (1) through (8), Mayor Troxell may have a financial interest
resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in
2017. Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest).
If you answered YES to any one of the above exceptions, Mayor Troxell does not have a
financial interest resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent campaign
expenditures in 2017. Go to Page 6 (Analysis of Personal Interest)
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Question 3. Assuming the facts in the Supplemental Complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell
have a personal interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision resulting from the National
Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017?
Personal interest means any interest (other than a financial interest) by reason of which an
officer or employee would, in the judgment of a reasonably prudent person, realize or
experience some direct and substantial benefit or detriment different in kind from that
experienced by the general public.
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning decision (other than a
financial interest) resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent
campaign expenditures in 2017 that a reasonably prudent person would expect would
cause him a benefit or detriment?
Benefit means an advantage or gain.
Detriment means disadvantage, injury, damage or Toss.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest resulting from
the National Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in
2017. Go to Page 10.
❑ YES: Go to Page 7 to complete additional analysis.
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Part B: In Tight of the National Association of Realtors 2017 independent campaign
expenditures, is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Troxell would receive from the
Hughes Stadium rezoning direct and substantial?
Direct means resulting immediately and proximately from the circumstances and not
from an intervening cause.
Substantial means more than nominal in value, degree, amount or extent.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest resulting from the
National Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017. Go to
Page 10.
❑ YES: Go to Page 8 for additional analysis.
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Part C: In light of the National Association of Realtors 2017 independent campaign
expenditures, Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Troxell would receive from
the rezoning decision different in kind from that experienced by the general public?
Different in kind from that experienced by the general public means of a different
type or nature not shared by the public generally and that is not merely different in
degree from that experienced by the public generally.
❑ NO: Then Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest resulting from the
National Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017. Go to
Page 10.
❑ YES: Mayor Troxell may have a personal interest resulting from the National
Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017. Go to Page 9
(Allowable Exceptions.)
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Part D: Does Mayor Troxell's personal interest resulting from the National Association
of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in 2017 fall within one of these
exceptions to the definition of "Personal interest"?
(1) the interest that an officer has as a member of a board,
■
Yes
commission, committee, or authority of another governmental
No
■
entity or of a nonprofit corporation or association or of an
educational, religious, charitable, fraternal, or civic
organization;
(2) the interest that an officer has in the receipt of public services;
Yes
■
or
No
■
(3) the interest that an officer or employee has in the
Yes
■
compensation, benefits, or terms and conditions of his or her
No
■
employment with the city.
❑ If NO to all three exceptions, Mayor Troxell may have a personal interest resulting
from the National Association of Realtors independent campaign expenditures in
2017. Go to Page 10.
❑ If YES to any of the exceptions, Mayor Troxell does not have a personal interest.
resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent campaign
expenditures in 2017. Go to Page 10
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Question 4. Do the facts alleged constitute a violation?
➢ Did you conclude on Page 5 that Mayor Troxell may have a financial interest in the
rezoning decision resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent
campaign expenditures in 2017?
❑ YES
❑ NO
➢ Did you conclude on Page 9 that Mayor Troxell may have a personal interest in the
rezoning decision resulting from the National Association of Realtors independent
campaign expenditures in 2017?
❑ YES
❑ NO
If NO to both, you are done. The facts alleged do not constitute a violation.
If YES to either one, go on to PHASE 2 on page 11.
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PHASE 2 — Consider whether the facts asserted in the Supplemental Complaint
are reliable, and sufficient to support the alleged violations.
If the Board determines that there may have been a violation, then the Board will need to
evaluate the facts asserted in the Supplemental Complaint.
• In Phase 1 you had to assume the facts in the Supplemental Complaint were true. Now
you will consider the merit of the facts in the Supplemental Complaint.
• The Board may know information that contradicts the facts that were asserted in the
Supplemental Complaint, or there may not be enough information in the Supplemental
Complaint for you to form a reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the
Supplemental Complaint occurred.
AND
1. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Supplemental Complaint are reliable?
❑ Yes
❑ No
2. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Supplemental Complaint are sufficient enough
to support the allegation that there was a violation?
❑ Yes
❑ No
NOTES:
Go to Phase 3 on Page 12
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PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances the Board considers
relevant?
If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads you to conclude
that the Supplemental Complaint does not merit further investigation, identify that information
and explain how it affects the Board's decision on whether further investigation is warranted.
Information:
Source:
Effect on Determination:
Go to Phase 4 on Page 13
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PART 2—COLORADO ETHICS LAWS
PHASE 1—Do the facts alleged in the Supplemental Complaint support a
violation of the Colorado ethics laws?
Various state laws are commonly considered ethics laws. These include Sections 24-18-101 to
105, Colorado Revised Statutes; Section 24-18-201 to 206, Colorado Revised Statutes; Sections
18-8-302 to 308, Colorado Revised Statutes; and Sections 18-8-402 to 409, Colorado Revised
Statutes.
The Supplemental Complaint does not allege a violation of state ethics laws.
No state law ethics violation is presented, unless the Board determines that the facts alleged in
the Supplemental Complaint constitute a violation of any of the following:
A. Sections 24-10-101 to 106
24-18-101. Legislative declaration
The general assembly recognizes the importance of the participation of the citizens of this state
in all levels of government in the state. The general assembly further recognizes that, when
citizens of this state obtain public office, conflicts may arise between the public duty of such a
citizen and his or her private interest. The general assembly hereby declares that the
prescription of some standards of conduct common to those citizens involved with government
is beneficial to all residents of the state. The provisions of this part 1 recognize that some
actions are conflicts per se between public duty and private interest while other actions may or
may not pose such conflicts depending upon the surrounding circumstances.
24-18-102. Definitions
As used in this part 1, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) "Business" means any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, sole
proprietorship, trust or foundation, or other individual or organization carrying on a
business, whether or not operated for profit.
(2) "Compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit conferred on or
received by any person in return for services rendered or to be rendered by himself or
another.
(3) "Employee" means any temporary or permanent employee of a state agency or any
local government, except a member of the general assembly and an employee under
contract to the state.
(4) "Financial interest" means a substantial interest held by an individual which is:
(a) An ownership interest in a business;
(b) A creditor interest in an insolvent business;
(c) An employment or a prospective employment for which negotiations have begun;
(d) An ownership interest in real or personal property;
(e) A loan or any other debtor interest; or
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(f) A directorship or officership in a business.
(5) "Local government" means the government of any county, city and county, city, town,
special district, or school district.
(6) "Local government official" means an elected or appointed official of a local
government but does not include an employee of a local government.
(7) "Official act" or "official action" means any vote, decision, recommendation, approval,
disapproval, or other action, including inaction, which involves the use of discretionary
authority.
(8) "Public officer" means any elected officer, the head of a principal department of the
executive branch, and any other state officer. "Public officer" does not include a member of
the general assembly, a member of the judiciary, any local government official, or any
member of a board, commission, council, or committee who receives no compensation
other than a per diem allowance or necessary and reasonable expenses.
(9) "State agency" means the state; the general assembly and its committees; every
executive department, board, commission, committee, bureau, and office; every state
institution of higher education, whether established by the state constitution or by law, and
every governing board thereof; and every independent commission and other political
subdivision of the state government except the courts. (Emphasis added.)
24-18-103. Public trust - breach of fiduciary duty
(1) The holding of public office or employment is a public trust, created by the confidence
which the electorate reposes in the integrity of public officers, members of the general
assembly, local government officials, and employees. A public officer, member of the
general assembly, local government official, or employee shall carry out his duties for the
benefit of the people of the state.
(2) A public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or
employee whose conduct departs from his fiduciary duty is liable to the people of the state
as a trustee of property and shall suffer such other liabilities as a private fiduciary would
suffer for abuse of his trust. The district attorney of the district where the trust is violated
may bring appropriate judicial proceedings on behalf of the people. Any moneys collected
in such actions shall be paid to the general fund of the state or local government. Judicial
proceedings pursuant to this section shall be in addition to any criminal action which may
be brought against such public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee.
24-18-104. Rules of conduct for all public officers, members of the general assembly, local
government officials, and employees
(1) Proof beyond a reasonable doubt of commission of any act enumerated in this section
is proof that the actor has breached his fiduciary duty and the public trust. A public officer,
a member of the general assembly, a local government official, or an employee shall not:
(a) Disclose or use confidential information acquired in the course of his official duties
in order to further substantially his personal financial interests; or
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(b) Accept a gift of substantial value or a substantial economic benefit tantamount to a
gift of substantial value:
(I) Which would tend improperly to influence a reasonable person in his position
to depart from the faithful and impartial discharge of his public duties; or
(II) Which he knows or which a reasonable person in his position should know
under the circumstances is primarily for the purpose of rewarding him for official
action he has taken.
(2) An economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value includes without
limitation:
(a) A loan at a rate of interest substantially lower than the commercial rate then
currently prevalent for similar loans and compensation received for private services
rendered at a rate substantially exceeding the fair market value of such services; or
(b) The acceptance by a public officer, a member of the general assembly, a local
government official, or an employee of goods or services for his or her own personal
benefit offered by a person who is at the same time providing goods or services to the
state or a local government under a contract or other means by which the person
receives payment or other compensation from the state or local government, as
applicable, for which the officer, member, official, or employee serves, unless the
totality of the circumstances attendant to the acceptance of the goods or services
indicates that the transaction is legitimate, the terms are fair to both parties, the
transaction is supported by full and adequate consideration, and the officer, member,
official, or employee does not receive any substantial benefit resulting from his or her
official or governmental status that is unavailable to members of the public generally.
(3) The following are not gifts of substantial value or gifts of substantial economic benefit
tantamount to gifts of substantial value for purposes of this section:
(a) Campaign contributions and contributions in kind reported as required by section 1-
45-108, C.R.S.;
(b) An unsolicited item of trivial value;
(b.5) A gift with a fair market value of fifty-three dollars or less that is given to the
public officer, member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee
by a person other than a professional lobbyist.
(c) An unsolicited token or award of appreciation as described in section 3 (3)(c) of
article XXIX of the state constitution;
(c.5) Unsolicited informational material, publications, or subscriptions related to the
performance of official duties on the part of the public officer, member of the general
assembly, local government official, or employee;
(d) Payment of or reimbursement for reasonable expenses paid by a nonprofit
organization or state and local government in connection with attendance at a
convention, fact-finding mission or trip, or other meeting as permitted in accordance
with the provisions of section 3 (3)(f) of article XXIX of the state constitution;
(e) Payment of or reimbursement for admission to, and the cost of food or beverages
consumed at, a reception, meal, or meeting that may be accepted or received in
accordance with the provisions of section 3 (3)(e) of article XXIX of the state
constitution;
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(f) A gift given by an individual who is a relative or personal friend of the public officer,
member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee on a special
occasion.
(g) Payment for speeches, appearances, or publications that may be accepted or
received by the public officer, member of the general assembly, local government
official, or employee in accordance with the provisions of section 3 of article XXIX of the
state constitution that are reported pursuant to section 24-6-203 (3)(d);
(h) Payment of salary from employment, including other government employment, in
addition to that earned from being a member of the general assembly or by reason of
service in other public office;
(i) A component of the compensation paid or other incentive given to the public officer,
member of the general assembly, local government official, or employee in the normal
course of employment; and
(j) Any other gift or thing of value a public officer, member of the general assembly,
local government official, or employee is permitted to solicit, accept, or receive in
accordance with the provisions of section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, the
acceptance of which is not otherwise prohibited by law.
(4) The provisions of this section are distinct from and in addition to the reporting
requirements of section 1-45-108, C.R.S., and section 24-6-203, and do not relieve an
incumbent in or elected candidate to public office from reporting an item described in
subsection (3) of this section, if such reporting provisions apply.
(5) The amount of the gift limit specified in paragraph (b.5) of subsection (3) of this
section, set at fifty-three dollars as of August 8, 2012, shall be identical to the amount of
the gift limit under section 3 of article XXIX of the state constitution, and shall be adjusted
for inflation contemporaneously with any adjustment of the constitutional gift limit
pursuant to section 3 (6) of article XXIX.
24-18-105. Ethical principles for public officers, local government officials, and employees
(1) The principles in this section are intended as guides to conduct and do not constitute
violations as such of the public trust of office or employment in state or local government.
(2) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not acquire or hold
an interest in any business or undertaking which he has reason to believe may be directly
and substantially affected to its economic benefit by official action to be taken by an
agency over which he has substantive authority.
(3) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not, within six
months following the termination of his office or employment, obtain employment in
which he will take direct advantage, unavailable to others, of matters with which he was
directly involved during his term of employment. These matters include rules, other than
rules of general application, which he actively helped to formulate and applications,
claims, or contested cases in the consideration of which he was an active participant.
(4) A public officer, a local government official, or an employee should not perform an
official act directly and substantially affecting a business or other undertaking to its
economic detriment when he has a substantial financial interest in a competing firm or
undertaking.
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(5) Public officers, local government officials, and employees are discouraged from
assisting or enabling members of their immediate family in obtaining employment, a gift
of substantial value, or an economic benefit tantamount to a gift of substantial value from
a person whom the officer, official, or employee is in a position to reward with official
action or has rewarded with official action in the past. (Emphasis added.)
B. Sections 24-18-201 to 206
24-18-201. Interests in contracts
[Not applicable, as the Supplement Complaint does not allege an interest in a contract.]
24-18-202. Interest in sales or purchases
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege an interest in a sale or
purchase.]
24-18-203. Voidable contracts
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege an interest in a contract that
should be voided.]
24-18-204. Dealings in warrants and other claims prohibited
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege the purchase, sale or receipt of
an evidence of indebtedness against the City.]
24-18-205. Settlements to be withheld on affidavit
[Not applicable, as there is no affidavit establishing probable cause that an officer of the City
has violated the provisions of part 2 of Article 18, Title 24 C.R.S.]
24-18-206. Penalty
[Not applicable. Defines the penalty for a misdemeanor conviction for a violation of one of the
above provisions.]
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C. Sections 18-8-302 to 308
18-8-302. Bribery
(1) A person commits the crime of bribery, if:
(a) He offers, confers, or agrees to confer any pecuniary benefit upon a public servant
with the intent to influence the public servant's vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of
discretion, or other action in his official capacity; or
(b) While a public servant, he solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit
upon an agreement or understanding that his vote, opinion, judgment, exercise of
discretion, or other action as a public servant will thereby be influenced.
(2) It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the person sought to be
influenced was not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because he had not yet
assumed office, lacked jurisdiction, or for any other reason.
(3) Bribery is a class 3 felony.
18-8-303. Compensation for past official behavior
(1) A person commits a class 6 felony, if he:
(a) Solicits, accepts, or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit as compensation for
having, as a public servant, given a decision, opinion, recommendation, or vote
favorable to another or for having otherwise exercised a discretion in his favor, whether
or not he has in so doing violated his duty; or
(b) Offers, confers, or agrees to confer compensation, acceptance of which is prohibited
by this section.
18-8-304. Soliciting unlawful compensation
A public servant commits a class 2 misdemeanor if he requests a pecuniary benefit for the
performance of an official action knowing that he was required to perform that action without
compensation or at a level of compensation lower than that requested.
18-8-305. Trading in public office
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege that Mayor Troxell gave
someone a benefit in exchange for being nominated or appointed to a public office, nor that he
received a benefit in exchange for nominating or appointing someone to a public office.]
18-8-306. Attempt to influence a public servant
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege that Mayor Troxell attempted
to influence another public servant.]
18-8-307. Designation of supplier prohibited
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[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege that Mayor Troxell tried to
require or direct a bidder or contractor to deal with a particular person in procuring any goods
or service.]
18-8-308. Failing to disclose a conflict of interest
(1) A public servant commits failing to disclose a conflict of interest if he exercises any
substantial discretionary function in connection with a government contract, purchase,
payment, or other pecuniary transaction without having given seventy-two hours' actual
advance written notice to the secretary of state and to the governing body of the
government which employs the public servant of the existence of a known potential
conflicting interest of the public servant in the transaction with reference to which he is
about to act in his official capacity.
(2) A "potential conflicting interest" exists when the public servant is a director, president,
general manager, or similar executive officer or owns or controls directly or indirectly a
substantial interest in any nongovernmental entity participating in the transaction.
(3) Failing to disclose a conflict of interest is a class 2 misdemeanor.
D. Sections 18-8-402 to 409
18-8-402. Misuse of official information
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege the misuse of official
information to acquire an interest in property or speculate or wager based on the information.]
18-8-403. Official Oppression
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege anyone was illegally subjected
to arrest, detention, search, seizure, mistreatment, dispossession, assessment or lien.]
18-8-404. First degree official misconduct
(1) A public servant commits first degree official misconduct if, with intent to obtain a
benefit for the public servant or another or maliciously to cause harm to another, he or she
knowingly:
(a) Commits an act relating to his office but constituting an unauthorized exercise of his
official function; or
(b) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(c) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) First degree official misconduct is a class 2 misdemeanor.
18-8-405. Second degree official misconduct
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(1) A public servant commits second degree official misconduct if he knowingly, arbitrarily,
and capriciously:
(a) Refrains from performing a duty imposed upon him by law; or
(b) Violates any statute or lawfully adopted rule or regulation relating to his office.
(2) Second degree official misconduct is a class 1 petty offense.
18-8-406. Issuing a false certificate
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege the issuance of an official
certificate or other written instrument containing a known false statement.]
18-8-407. Embezzlement of public property.
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege embezzlement of public
property.]
18-8-408. Designation of insurer prohibited.
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege facts related to a bidder on a
public construction project.]
18-8-409. Violation of rules and regulations of judicial nominating commissions not subject to
criminal prosecution
[Not applicable, as the Supplemental Complaint does not allege any facts related to judicial
nominating commissions.]
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PHASE 2 — Consider whether the facts asserted in the Complaint are reliable,
and sufficient to support the alleged violations.
If the Board determines that there may have been a violation, then the Board will need to
evaluate the facts asserted in the Complaint.
• In Phase 1 you had to assume the facts in the Complaint were true. Now you will
consider the merit of the facts in the Complaint.
• The Board may know information that contradicts the facts that were asserted in the
Complaint, or there may not be enough information in the Complaint for you to form a
reasonable suspicion that the violation alleged in the Complaint occurred.
AND
1. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Complaint are reliable?
❑ Yes
❑ No
2. Do you find that the facts asserted in the Complaint are sufficient enough to support
the allegation that there was a violation?
❑ Yes
❑ No
NOTES:
Go to Phase 3 on Page 22
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PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances the Board considers
relevant?
If there is additional information available or presented to the Board that leads you to conclude
that the Complaint does not merit further investigation, identify that information and explain
how it affects the Board's decision on whether further investigation is warranted.
Information:
Source:
Effect on Determination:
After completing review of all the factors, if the Board has not already made a determination,
the Board should make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further
investigation is warranted and explain the reasoning for its decision.
Go to Page 23 — Conclusion.
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CONCLUSION:
After completing review of all the factors, if the Board has not already made a determination,
the Board should make a motion and vote on whether it has determined that further
investigation is warranted and explain the reasoning for its decision.
IS FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED?
❑ Yes - Staff will suggest a schedule for next steps
❑ No - No further action is needed on the Supplemental Complaint.
Reasons for decision:
Ethics Review Board Flowchart for Supplemental Complaint Review — Mayor Wade Troxell
PHASE 1— Consider whether the allegations in the Complaint, if they are true, would constitute a violation of state or local ethical rules.
[Workbook p.1]
Question 1: Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, is Mayor Troxell an officer or employee of the City?
(Workbook p.2)
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•
Question 2. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell
have a financial interest in the Hughes Stadium rezoning decision resulting
from the NAR 2017 campaign expenditures?
v
4
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning
equated with money or its equivalent?
Pan B: Do one of the 8 exceptions in the Code apply to
Mayor Troxell's financial interest? (Workbook p.4-51
YES:
Go to Question 2
YES:
Go to Part B
YES:
Mayor I roxell DOES NOT have a
financial interest.
Go to
Question 3. Assuming the facts in the complaint are true, does Mayor Troxell have a personal interest in the rezoning decision
resulting from the NAR 2017 campaign expenditures?
4
Part A: Does Mayor Troxell have an interest in the rezoning
decision (other than a financial interest) that a reasonably
prudent person would expect would cause him a benefit or
YES: Go to Part B
Part B: Is the personal benefit or detriment
Mayor Troxell would receive direct mid
substantial? [Workbook p.7]
YES: Go to Part C
Part C: Is the personal benefit or detriment Mayor Troxell
would receive different in kind from that experienced by the
general public? !Workbook p.81
Pan D: Does Mayor Troxell's personal interest fall within one of
the exceptions to the definition of "Personal interest"?
[Workbook p.91
YES: Go to ('art I)
YES:
Mayor Troxell DOES NOT have a personal interest
Go to .
Question 4. Do the facts alleged constitute a violation? (Workbook p. tol
If you ended up in GREEN boxes on BOTH Questions 2 and 3, the answer is NO and you are done.
If you ended up in an ORANGE box on EITHER Question, go on to PHASE 2 on back
EXHIBIT
Ethics Review Board Flowchart for Supplemental Complaint Review — Mayor Wade Troxell
PHASE 2 — Are the facts asserted in the Complaint reliable, AND sufficient to support the alleged violations?
[Workbook p.111
Go on to PHASE 3
❑ Yes
❑ No
1
!Workbook p 12)
PHASE 3 — Are there any other facts or circumstances you consider relevant?
Go on to PHASE 4
❑ Yes
❑ No
1
Phase 4 — Do the facts alleged in the Complaint support a violation of the Colorado ethics laws?
[Workbook p. 13 to 201
❑ Yes
❑ No
Go on to DETERMINATION
1
DETERMINATION: If you have not already reached a decision, make a motion and vote on the following:
IS FURTHER INVESTIGATION WARRANTED?
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Cc: Patty Clarkin <PCLARKIN@fcgov.com>
Subject: Payment Confirmation No. 18418280 (Ms. Carrie M. Daggett, Esq.)
Dear Ms. Carrie M. Daggett, Esq.,
THANK YOU. This is your confirmation invoice or receipt for your purchase. For your records, here is a summary of your
purchase from The International Municipal Lawyers Association (Federal ID# 53-0214-280). Please contact Trina
or Jennifer directly if you have a question regarding membership or events. TRINA SHROPSHIRE-PASCHAL: EVENTS
trina@imla.org; and JENNIFER RUHE: MEMBERSHIP iruhe@imla.org. Forward Check Payments to: International
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Date/Time: 12/12/2019 1:20 PM
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(Organization: Fort Collins, Colorado)
(970) 416-2463
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NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT
EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $100
RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
3-1s—I1
Must be fiteed with the City Clerk no later than three (3) business days after obligating funds for expenditure. (City Code §7-139)
Name of Person Making
Independent Expenditure(s): NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FUND
Address: 430 N. MICHIGAN AVE
Phone: 312-329-8200
Email Address: kpaschal@realtors.org Web Site Address:
Name of Candidate that the Inde endent
Expenditures are intended to ✓support or'oppose: NATE BUDD, WADE TROXL+LL, DUANE HANSEN
Detailed Description of the Expenditure(s)
(must be sufficient to allow determination
of compliance with Code)
Vendor Name and Address
Amount of
Expenditure
Date Funds
Obligated
DIRECT MAIL, ONLINE ADS AND PHONE CALLS IN SUPPORT
OF NATE BUDD, FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DIST 1
ACCESS MARKETING SERVICES
PO BOX 913026
DENVER, CO 80291
$16,712.32
3/10/2017
CONSULTING AND POLUNG EXPENSES IN SUPPORT
OF NATE BUDD, FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DIST 1
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
a30 N. MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
777.96
3/10/2017
DIRECT MAIL AND PHONE CALLS IN SUPPORT OF
WADE TROXELL, FORT COLLINS MAYOR
ACCESS MARKETING SERVICES
PG BOX 913026
DENVER, CO 80291
36,825.09
3/10/2017
CONSULTING AND POLLING EXPENSES IN SUPPORT
OF WADE TROXELL, FORT COLUNS MAYOR
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
CHI30 N. O,MIIL IGAN AVE
C1iICAGO, IL 60611
2,869.98
3/10/2017
DIRECT MAIL AND PHONE CALLS IN SUPPORT OF
DUANE HANSEN, FORT COLLNNS CITY COUNCIL DIST 5
ACCESS MARKETING SERVICES
PO
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6,919.46
3/10/2017
CONSULTING AND POLLING EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF
DUANE HANSEN, FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DIST 5
NATIONALASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
430 N. MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
651.56
3/10/2017
Copies of rece
Sig
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nvoices, and other documentation relating to each expenditure must be attached.
JOHN PIERPOINT
Printed Name
3/15/2017
Date
. Fort Collins
NOTICE OF INDEPENDENT
EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $100
Must be filed with the City Clerk no tater than three (3) business days after obligating funds for expenditure. (City Code §7-139)
Name of Person Making
Independent Expenditure(s): NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS FUND
Address: 430 N. MICHIGAN AVE
Phone: 312-329-8200
Email Address: kpaschal@realtors.org Web Site Address:
Name of Candidate that the Independent
Expenditures are intended to ✓ support orEoppose: KEN SUMMERS
Detailed Description of the Expenditure(s)
(must be sufficient to allow determination
of compliance with Code)
Vendor Name and Address
Amount of
Expenditure
Date Funds
Obligated
DIRECT MAIL, ONLINE ADS AND PHONE CALLS IN SUPPORT
OF KEN SUMMERS, FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DIST 3
ACCESS MARKETING SERVICES
PO BOX 913026
DENVER, CO 80291
$14,101.67
3/10/2017
CONSULTING AND POLLING EXPENSES IN SUPPORT OF
KEN SUMMERS, FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DIST 3
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
430 N. MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, it 60611
710.13
3/10/2017
Copies of receipts
Signa
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vices, and other documentation relating to each expenditure must be attached.
JOHN PIERPOINT
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3/1S/2017
Date
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Deployment Date: Monday, April 3
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Estimated Calls: 1,261
51,503.01
Deployment Date: Monday,April 3
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Deployment Date: Monday, April 3
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Invoice #: IN004357
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DATE: 03/14/2017
DUE DATE: 04/13/2017
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P.O. Box 913026
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CO • Fort Collins City Council District 3 (Summers) —
Mailer #1
Drop Date: Thursday, March 23
Pieces: 3,652
Mailer #1: POSTAGE
Drop Date: Thursday, March 23
Rate: First Class Postage
Mailer #2
Drop Date: Tuesday, March 28
Pieces: 3,652
Mailer i/2: POSTAGE
Drop Date: Tuesday, March 28
Rate: First Class Postage
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Launch Date: Tuesday, March 21
Live GOTV Cali - Landlines
Estimated Calls: 1,350
Deployment Date: Monday, April 3
rLive GOTV Call - Wireless
Estimated Calls: 1,250
_Deployment Date: Monday, April 3_ ___. _
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Fair market value credit - Data
INVOICE
INVOICE #: IN004358
DATE: 03/14/2017
DUE DATE: 04/13/2017
TOTAL AMOUNT: 514,101.67
TOTAL DUE: 514,101.67
AMOUNT
52,191.20
S1,789.48
52,191.20
$1,789.48
$3,000.00
S1,645.31
51,495.00
$410.13
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TOTAL AMOUNT: $14,101.67^
TOTAL DUE: S14,101.67
AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
Customer ID - Name: C00769 - National Association of REALTORS® Fund
Invoice 1: IN004358
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District Court, Larimer County, State of Colorado
201 LaPorte Avenue, Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80521-2761
(970) 494-3500
Thompson Area Against Stroh Quarry, Inc., a Colorado
nonprofit corporation, Dani Korkegi, an individual,
Gregory Martino, an individual, Monique Griffin, an
individual, Cristi Baldino, an individual, Victoria Good, an
individual, and Arlene Libby, an individual,
Plaintiffs,
v.
The Board of County Commissioners of Larimer County,
Colorado (including Commissioner Lew Gaiter and
Commissioner Tom Donnelly, in their official capacities),
the governing body of a political subdivision of the state
of Colorado and Coulson Excavating Company, Inc., a
Colorado corporation,
Defendants.
DATE FILED: August 12, 2019
CASE NUMBER: 2018CV30371
♦ COURT USE ONLY
Case Number: 2018CV30371
Courtroom: 3B
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND
GRANTING IN -PART AND DENYING IN -PART DEFENDANT BOARD'S
MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT AND DENYING DEFENDANT
COULSON'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Just as no man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, similar fears of bias can
arise when —without the consent of the other parties —a man chooses the judge in
his own cause.
Caperton v. A.T. Massy Coal Co., 556 U.S. 868, 886 (2009).
Plaintiffs Thompson Area Against Stroh Quarry, Inc., Dani Korkegi, Gregory Martino,
Monique Griffin, Cristi Baldino, Victoria Good, and Arlene Libby (collectively, "Thompson"), and
Defendants Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. ("Coulson"), and Board of County Commissioners
of Larimer County, Colorado ("Board") each filed cross -motions for summary judgment regarding
Thompson's claims under Colo. R. Civ. P. 57.
EXHIBIT
In its motion for summary judgment, Thompson argues that it is entitled to judgment as a
matter of law on its as -applied due process challenge to the Larimer. County Land Use Code's
("Code") recusal rule under Colo. R. Civ. P. 57.' The Board and Coulson filed cross -motions for
summary judgment arguing that they are entitled to summary judgment on the same as -applied claim
raised by Thompson, and the Board further contends that it is entitled to summary judgment on
Thompson's claims that the USR criteria are unconstitutionally vague, and that the Code's conflict
of interest regulation is unconstitutionally vague.
This action involves a dispute about the Board's decision to approve Coulson's use by
special review application to operate a gravel -pit mine in Johnstown, Colorado, on a parcel that is
zoned for agricultural use and which is surrounded by residential neighborhoods comprised of
approximately 1,000 single-family homes. While the application was pending, Commissioner
Donnelly accepted $10,000 in campaign contributions from Ken and Dick Coulson, owners of
Coulson, representing a significant and disproportionate amount of the contributions Commissioner
Donnelly received during the 2016 election cycle. Commissioner Donnelly went on to win that
election, and in March 2018, he participated in the Board's decision, casting the deciding vote on
Coulson's application.
The Court concludes that, under those circumstances, Commissioner Donnelly's
participation and vote on Coulson's application violated Thompson's due -process rights under the
Colorado Constitution, and deprived Thompson's right to a fair and impartial decision -maker. The
1 Following briefing on the merits and oral argument by both parties, the Court construed the
substance of Thompson's claim to involve both a facial due -process challenge to the recusal rule and
an as -applied due -process challenge under Colo. R. Civ. P. 57 to the same rule. The Court addressed
this construction in its Order Vacating In -Part June 19, 2018, Order issued December 14, 2018 and
its Order Denying Motion to Reconsider, issued February 28, 2019. Given the disposition of
Thompson's Rule 57 due -process claim, the Court doesn't reach the merits of the Rule 106 claims.
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Court also concludes that neither Larimer County's USR process nor the Code's conflict of interest
rules are facially unconstitutional.
Accordingly, the Board's motion for summary judgment is granted as to Thompson's facial
challenges to the Code, and the motion is denied as to Thompson's as -applied due process claim.
Coulson's motion for summary judgment is also denied. Thompson's motion for summary
judgment is granted as to the Rule 57 as -applied challenge to Commissioner Donnelly's conflict of
interest. The Board's decision is hereby vacated, and the matter is remanded to the Board with
instructions to hold another hearing on Coulson's application with Commissioner Donnelly recused,
consistent with the Code.
I. Factual Background
The following facts, unless otherwise indicated, are not in dispute.
A. The Property.
In 1993, Coulson purchased property located at 260 SE Frontage Road in unincorporated
Larimer County (the "Property"). Compl., ¶ 14, ¶ 28; Coulson Ans., ¶ 14, ¶ 28; Board Ans., ¶ 1. The
Property is zoned for agricultural uses within the "FA -Farming" zone. Compl., ¶ 43; Coulson Ans.,
¶ 43; Board Ans., 111. Section 4.1.2 of the Code provides that lands designated as "FA -Farming" are
to be principally used for "agricultural" uses. Vol. V at 104-05. Under the Code, mining is expressly
described as an "industrial" use. Code § 4.1.1. To engage in mining with the FA -Farming zone, a
landowner must receive approval from Larimer County for a use -by -special -review ("USR"). Code §
4.5.1.
B. The USR Process.
To obtain a USR permit, the applicant must submit an application to the Larimer County
Planning Department ("Planning Department"). Vol. I, at 281. After receiving a USR application,
the Planning Department sends it to referral agencies and other county departments for review and
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comment. Id. If a referral agency or department identifies any issues with a USR application, the
applicant must resolve those issues with the agency before the application can proceed. Id
Once a USR applicant resolves all referral agency and Planning Department comments and
issues, the Planning Commission provides notice to the general public of the USR application and
holds a hearing in which the public will have the opportunity to submit written comments in
advance and be heard at the hearing. Id. at 119-22. After the public hearing, the Planning
Commission recommends approval or denial of the application to the Board, and forwards the
matter to the Board for its consideration. Id. at 281, 864. In turn, the Board holds a hearing on the
USR application, providing public notice of the hearing and allowing the public to submit written
comments or to testify at the hearing. Id. at 114-17.
C. Coulson's USR Applications.
In 2002, Coulson first applied for a USR permit to operate an industrial sand and gravel pit
mine at the Property ("Proposed Mine"). Compl., ¶ 30; Coulson Ans., ¶ 30; Board Ans., ¶ 30. The
parties disagree what happened between 2002 and 2008, but it's undisputed that the application was
not approved during that time. In 2008, Latimer County required Coulson to submit a new USR
application, which Coulson did in 2009. Compl., ¶ 31; ¶ 32; Board Ans. ¶ 1.
Coulson apparently began resolving referral agency concerns immediately upon submitting
its new application. In October 2009, for example, Coulson completed an air displacement modeling
study. Vol. I 1302-1673. By August 31, 2010, Coulson also completed a noise study indicating that
the proposed mine could be operated in compliance with applicable ordinances and statutes, so long
as certain mitigation methods were used. Vol. I at 961, 1675-1701.
After that noise study, however, Coulson's application virtually lay dormant from 2010 to
2015. Coulson apparently didn't think it economically feasible to move forward with the application
during that period. As Ken Coulson, one of Coulson's owners, explained at the Planning
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Commission hearing, because of the "recession in 2008, [Coulson] decided they had adequate
reserves and had other pits that they were mining at the time" and that "[t]he permitting process
started back up in 2015 with new analyses and reports." Vol. I at 434. Peter Wayland of Weiland,
Inc., an engineering consulting firm representing Coulson, noted that a noise study was conducted in
2015. Id. at 434-35.
In September 2016, nearly one year after Coulson completed the 2015 noise study and two
months after completing a floodplain review, Coulson submitted a status update with the Planning
Department. Vol. I. at 393. The status update from Coulson's land use consultant explained that
"there have only been changes made to the project to reduce impacts and insure [sic] public safety
with regard to potential flood issues." Vol I. at 390-92. Specifically, the letter noted that "the only
significant change to the site plan is to specify a conveyor system instead of overland haul roads ...
in response to Larimer County Health's suggestion ... to reduce dust emissions and noise." Id. at
393. In addition, "the PM10 and Crystalline Silica Air Dispersion Modeling Report has been
updated" based on the use of the conveyor system. Id. at 387, 394. Coulson also noted that a
condition of the floodplain review board's approval included "placement of soil cement on the west
slope of the east pit for the purpose of protecting the pipeline which runs between the two pits. Id.
About the same time as the status update, Coulson "request[ed] that the Community
Development Team schedule() the application for a hearing" before the Planning Commission. Vol.
I at 433. As will be explained more fully below, at about the same time, Richard and Ken Coulson
made their sizeable contributions to Commissioner Donnelly's reelection campaign. Coulson's Resp
to Rog. 1.
More than one year elapsed between Coulson's request and the hearing before the Planning
Commission. In November 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Coulson's
USR application. Vol. I, at 431-63, 864-68; Vol. II, at 29:16-24. (By this time, Commissioner
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Donnelly had won re-election). The Planning Commission recommended approval of Coulson's
USR application to the Board. Vol. I, at 431-63; Vol. IV, at 1.
At approximately the same time (November 2017), Thompson initially raised the issue of
conflicts of interest. On November 10, 2017, Thompson wrote to Robert Helmick of the Larimer
County Community Development Commission, specifically requesting that Larimer County "ensure
that all potential conflicts of interest of the various decisionmakers [be] disclosed as part of the
administrative record and that any decisionmakers with conflicts of interest muse themselves from any further
action on 'Coulson's] Application." Vol. I at 326 (emphasis added). At that time, Thompson identified
one such conflict, requesting that "Planning Commissioner Gary Gerrard be formally recused from
participating in the Planning Commission's consideration of the Application." Id. But Planning
Commissioner Gerrard didn't recuse himself.2 See id. at 432 (Planning Commission meeting minutes
noting that Commissioner Gerrard was "present").
In the same correspondence, Thompson also requested that the Board adhere to all
regulations regarding "conflicts of interest," specifically citing Code §§ 2-71 and 2-67(10). Vol. I., at
326-30; .Fee also Vol. V, at 26, 28. Those provisions require a commissioner to (a) act with
"unconflicted loyalty" regarding the interests of the citizens in Latimer County, a loyalty that
supersedes the commissioner's personal interests or those of any advocacy and interest groups; and
(b) recuse himself if the commissioner believes that he has a conflict of interest or that the
commissioner cannot make a fair and impartial decision.
On February 26, 2018, the Board held a public hearing on Coulson's USR application. Vol.
II at 2. As part of its consideration of the application, the Board invited and received written
evidence and took testimony at the hearing. Vol. IV at 1. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board
2 The nature of Commissioner Gerrard's conflict is unclear, but Thompson didn't press a due -
process violation from the commissioner's participation at the hearing.
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voted 2-1 in favor of the application, with Commissioner Donnelly voting in favor of it. Id. at 213-
14.
Almost a month after the Board's hearing, but before the Board issued its findings and
decision, Thompson sent a letter on March 19, 2018, to the County Attorney, Jeannine Haag,
indicating that Ken and Dick Coulson had contributed to Commissioner Donnelly's campaign
committee and requesting that he recuse himself from further involvement in the proceedings. Vol.
I at 298-99. One day later, on March 20, 2018, the Board issued its Findings and Resolution
Approving The Petition of Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. Vol. IV at 1-13.
D. Commissioner Donnelly.
By trade, Commissioner Donnelly is a private land surveyor, a profession he engaged in
between 1994 to January 2008, in Loveland, Colorado. He worked for a company called CDS.
Coulson's Supp. Resp. to Rog. 1; Board's Resp. to Rog. 1.
In that capacity, Commissioner. Donnelly had a professional relationship with Coulson,
performing surveyor work for the company for several years. The relationship began in 1999, when
Loveland Commercial Builders hired both Coulson and CDS to perform work on a subdivision
called Frank Farms. Id Commissioner Donnelly estimated that Coulson hired him to conduct land
surveys on approximately "10 projects during [his] 14 years as a surveyor" Rog. 1. While
Commissioner Donnelly didn't recall the exact number of projects, id., Coulson states that between
1999 and 2005, it and CDS worked on five projects together.' Coulson Resp. to Rog. 1.
Thompson's attempt to dispute the extent of Commissioner Donnelly's work history with Coulson
is nothing more than argument, which can't create a material factual dispute at summary judgment.
See § II, infra (discussing cases that a party can't use pretense, or apparent formal controversy to
avoid summary judgment); Ginter v. Palmer & Co., 585 P.2d 583, 585 (Colo. 1978) (Colo. R. Civ. P.
56(e) requires that the opposing party adequately demonstrate by relevant and specific facts that a
real controversy exists). As set forth in the body, Coulson provided concrete projects and facts
figures, which Thompson failed to dispute.
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Commissioner Donnelly wasn't Coulson's employee and Coulson didn't hire him Donnelly
directly.' Id During the time frame that Donnelly was a surveyor, Coulson and its owners, Dick and
Ken Coulson, never had any conversations with Donnelly other than about the surveying work he
performed. Id.
The Coulson-CDS surveying projects, which ended in 2005, represent the extent of
Commissioner Donnelly's professional relationship with Coulson or its principals, Ken and Dick
Coulson (the "Coulsons"). Id. Commissioner Donnelly and the Coulsons have never been friends or
had a social relationship. Id.; see also Ex. 3. As far as the Coulsons recollect, their last personal
interaction between them and Commissioner Donnelly occurred in 2008 during Commissioner
Donnelly's 2008 election campaign, in which he sought a campaign contribution from them.
Coulson's Resp. and Board's Resp. to Rog. 1.
Commissioner Donnelly won the 2008 election and became a Larimer County
Commissioner in January 2008; he was re-elected in 2012 and 2016. Official Larimer County
Election Results, www.larimer.org/clerk/elections/records-data/past-info/results, follow the
"General Election Summary" hyperlinks for 2008, 2012 and 2016 elections.
The breakdown of Commissioner Donnelly's campaign contributions during the 2012 and
2016 election cycles is as follows. During the 2012 candidate four-year election cycle (designated as
12/5/2008 —12/6/2012 by the Colorado Secretary of State) ("2012 election', Commissioner
Donnelly's campaign committee received $31,726.19 in campaign contributions. Board MSJ at Ex.
B. Of that amount, Dick and Ken Coulson each contributed $500, for a combined total of $1,000.
Id. Commissioner Donnelly's opponent was Karen Stockley, whose campaign committee received
4 For the same reasons cited above, Thompson cannot create a dispute merely by argument, but
must present evidence to demonstrate that a dispute exists. See S.N., 329 P.3d at 282. The Court
concludes no such dispute exists here.
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campaign contributions totaling $21,237.20. Id. at Ex. C. Commissioner Donnelly won that re-
election.
For Commissioner Donnelly's 2016 campaign, his candidate committee reported total
contributions of $53,580, which it raised between March and October 2016..Ex. 3 Board's Am. Ans.
and Ans. to Req. to Admit No. 6. The committee also spent a total of $56,342.16 during the 2016
election. Coulson MSJ at Ex. 2.
For the 2016 election, Commissioner Donnelly didn't personally seek campaign
contributions from the Coulsons. Instead, a representative from Commissioner Donnelly's political
party stopped by Coulson's offices to solicit a donation. Coulson's Resp to Rog. 1. Shortly after, in
August and September 2016, Dick Coulson and Ken Coulson each contributed $5,000 to
Commissioner Donnelly's campaign committee, respectively, for a combined total of $10,000. Id.
The Coulsons' campaign contributions amounted to 18.6% of Commissioner Donnelly's total new
contributions for the 2016 election and 17.7% of the total money his committee spent on that
election. Id
Notably, the Coulsons' contributions for the 2016 election represented a 10 fold increase from
their contributions in the 2012 election. At the time of the Coulsons' 2016 election contributions, it's
undisputed that Coulson's application was pending before Latimer County and that Coulson was
still working on agency and planning department issues related to the application. Vol. I at 331-33,
348-89, 431-63, 864-68.
But the Coulsons weren't the only high -dollar contributors to Commissioner Donnelly's
campaign committee. During the 2016 election, the campaign committee received the following
campaign contributions of $5,000 or more:
a. $10,000 from Ken Coulson and Dick Coulson ($5,000 each);
b. $7,500 combined from the Lind family (Martin and Viki) and Vima Partners, LLC;
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c. $5,000 combined from the Gerrard family (Gary, Mary, Nathan);
d. $5,000 combined from the McWhinney family (Chad and Troy); and
e. $5,000 from Lori Graves.
The 2016 election featured a rematch between Commissioner Donnelly and Karen Stockley.
For her part, she received campaign contributions totaling $19,027.10. Board MSJ at Ex. F. As the
above campaign -contribution figures show, Commissioner Donnelly outraised Ms. Stockley by a
ratio of almost 3-to-1. Commissioner Donnelly won the 2016 election for County Commissioner by
a margin of 55.16% (99,191 votes) to 44.84% (80,647 votes). Board MSJ Ex. G.
When Coulson's application came before the Board on February 26, 2018, Commissioner
Donnelly subjectively believed that he could make a fair and impartial decision based on the review
standards and evidence. Ex. 3, Board's Ans. Req. to Admit No. 9.
II. Applicable Legal Standards.
Under Colo. R. Civ. P. 56(c), summary judgment shall enter when "there is no genuine issue
as to any material fact and ... the moving party is entitled to a judgment as a matter of law." "The
paramount purpose of summary judgment is to expedite litigation by avoiding needless trials where
no genuine issue exists as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of
law." Dnrboir P. Myers, 684 P.2d 940, 943 (Colo. App. 1984).
A party seeking summary judgment bears the initial burden of establishing that there is no
dispute regarding material facts. Pueblo W. Metro. Dist. v Se. Colo. Water Conservancy Dirt., 689 P.2d
594, 600 (Colo. 1984). A factual dispute is "material" if it'd affect the outcome of the case. W.
Innovations, Inc. v. Sonitrol Corp., 187 P.3d 1155, 1158 (Colo. App. 2008). To meet that burden, the
moving party may rely on "pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories, ... admissions on file,
[and] affidavits." Colo. R. Civ. P. 56(c). While "the form of the evidence, such as an affidavit, need
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not be admissible at trial, the content or substance of the evidence must be admissible." People ex rel
S.N. v. S.N., 329 P.3d 276, 282 (Colo. 2014).
The moving party may satisfy its burden by showing the absence of evidence in the record to
support the nonmoving party's case. Id. If the moving party demonstrates no disputed material facts
exist, the burden shifts to the nonmoving party to demonstrate the existence of a disputed material
fact. Id.
The Court must give the nonmoving party all favorable inferences that reasonably may be
drawn from the evidence. Id. But the nonmoving party can't use "pretense, or apparent formal
controversy," to avoid summary judgment. Id. Similarly, the nonmoving party cannot "merely
assert0 a legal conclusion without evidence to support it. Id. When faced with an affidavit
affirmatively showing the absence of a triable issue of material fact, the nonmoving party cannot rely
on allegations or denials in the pleadings to avoid summary judgment. Id. Nor may the nonmoving
party raise a genuine issue of material fact "si.mply by means of argument." Id. An affirmative
showing of specific facts, uncontradicted by any counter affidavits, leaves a trial court with no
alternative but to conclude that no genuine issue of material fact exists. Civil Service Corn'n v. Pinder,
812 P.2d 645, 649 (Colo. 1991).
Further, evidence introduced to defeat or support a motion for summary judgment must be
sworn, competent and based on personal knowledge, and set forth facts that would be admissible at
trial. Colo. R. Civ. P. 56(e). A "court must disregard documents referred to in a motion for summary
judgment that are not sworn or certified." Cody Park v. Harder, 251 P. 3d 1, 4 (Colo. App. 2009); see
also Struble v. Am. Family, Ins. Co., 172 P.3d 950, 955 (Colo. App. 2007).
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III. Conclusions of Law.
Under Colo. R. Civ. P. 57 the Court "shall have power to declare rights, status, and other
legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed." Colo. R. Civ. P. 57(a). Such
declaration has the force and effect of a final judgment. Id.
When "mere review of the record under [Colo. R. Civ. P.] 106(a)(4) would not afford
adequate relief to the aggrieved party, a declaratory judgment action under [Colo. R. Civ. P.] 57 is
available and may be joined with a proceeding for [Colo. R. Civ. P.] 106(a)(4) review." Tn'o G's, Inc. v.
Kerlin, 666 P.2d 129,133-34 (Colo. 1983). Thus, where review of the record is an insufficient
remedy, "the plaintiff is not limited to the record, but may introduce other evidence relevant to the
issues presented. Tepley v. Pub. Employees Ret. Assn, 955 P.2d 573, 582 (Colo. App. 1997) (citing Colo.
R. Civ. P. 57(i) and (m)).
The parties seek summary judgment on Thompson's Rule 57 claims that: (1) the Code's USR
criteria are unconstitutionally vague; (2) the Code's conflict of interest rule is unconstitutionally
vague and permits unlawful spot zoning; and (3) the Code's conflict of interest rule violate due
process as -applied to the circumstances of this case. Naturally, the Board and Coulson disagree with
Thompson. The Court addresses each claim in turn.
A. Larimer County's Special Review Criteria are Facially Constitutional.
Thompson mounts a facial constitutional challenge on the Code's USR criteria on the
ground that they're unconstitutionally vague because critical terms are undefined in the Code.
Thompson also contends that the Board's approval of Coulson's USR application is akin to
upzoning a parcel for the narrow interests of a single land owner, at the detriment of all surrounding
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neighbors.' The Board argues that because there is no factual dispute regarding the meaning and
understanding of the USR criteria, Thompson's argument fails. The Court agrees with the Board.
1. Vagueness Challenge.
The two provisions in the USR criteria that Thompson believes are unconstitutionally vague
are set forth in § 4.5.3. The provisions at issue state:
A. The proposed use will be compatible with existing and allowed uses
in the surrounding area and be in harmony with the neighborhood;
* * *
D. The proposed use will not result in a substantial adverse impact on
property in the vicinity of the subject property.
Code § 4.5.3(A), (D).
Facial challenges to statutes are extremely difficult to prevail on. As the United States
Supreme Court has put it, "[a] facial challenge to a legislative Act is, of course, the most difficult
challenge to mount successfully, since the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances
exists under which the Act would be valid." United States v. Salerno, 481 U.S. 739, 745 (1987).
"Municipal ordinances, like statutes, are presumed constitutional." Kruse v. Town of Castle
Rock, 192 P.3d 591, 597 (Colo. App. 2008) (citing E-470 Public HiglrwayAutbority v. Revenig, 91 P.3d
1038, 1041 (Colo. 2004)). A party challenging the ordinance must prove beyond a reasonable doubt
that the Code is unconstitutionally vague in all possible applications. Id. at 597-98.
5 Thompson objects to the Board's motion for summary judgment on the ground that it
impermissibly seeks to reopen argument regarding Thompson's Colo. R. Civ. P. 57 facial challenge
to Larimer County's conflict of interest rules. Coulson similarly states that it understands the Court's
December 14, 2018 and March 11, 2019 orders as requiring briefing only on the as -applied due -
process challenge. Thompson and Coulson are incorrect, as the Court stated that it "expects the Rule
57 claims to be resolved via cross -motions for summary judgment" and that "a discovery schedule to
adjudicate plaintiffs' Colo. R. Civ. P. 57 claims is appropriate." March 11, 2019 Case Mgmt. Ord., at
1, 6 (emphasis added). Thus, the Court will consider such claims by relying on the parties' existing
briefing on those claims.
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"A statute or ordinance is unconstitutionally vague ... if persons of common intelligence
must necessarily guess as to its meaning and differ as to its application." Id. (internal citations
omitted) (citing Watso v. Colo. Dept of Social Servs., 841 P.2d 299, 309 (Colo. 1992)). The ordinance
must therefore provide "fair notice and set forth sufficiently definite standards to ensure uniform,
nondiscriminatory enforcement." Id.
"A law is void for vagueness where its prohibitions are not clearly defined." People P. Baer,
973 P.2d 1225, 1233 (Colo. 1999) (citing Grayned v. City of Rockford, 408 U.S. 104, 108 (1972);
Rickstrew v. People, 822 P.2d 505, 506-07 (Colo. 1991)). "Vague laws offend due process because they
(1) fail to give fair notice of the conduct prohibited, and (2) do not supply adequate standards for
those who apply them in order to prevent arbitrary and discriminatory enforcement." Id. (citing
People v. Holmes, 959 P.2d 406, 414 (Colo. 1998).
Broad terms and generalities are not equivalent to vagueness and need not be defined with
"mathematical precision" to withstand a vagueness challenge, so long as the ordinance lends itself to
alternative---constitutional.--constructions. Kruse, 192 P.3d at 597 (citing Stamm v. Cite & Connty of
Denver, 856 P.2d 54, 56 (Colo. App. 1993)). Moreover, there's no mandate that each word in an
ordinance be specifically defined, and the Court may look to dictionaries and case law to determine
the probable legislative intent. Id.
The Court has a duty to give language used in regulations its generally accepted meaning and
to interpret language "in a reasonable and practical manner so as to impart a rational and cogent
meaning to it." Id. Thus, the Court may not adopt hyper -technical readings of statutes where a fair
outcome can be achieved through "[a] common sense reading of the statute." Americans United for
Separation of Church & State Fund, Inc. v State, 648 P.2d 1072, 1086 (Colo. 1982) (quoting People v.
Garcia, 595 P.2d 228, 231 (Colo. 1979)).
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Thompson contends that the Code is unconstitutionally vague in permitting and
encouraging de facto spot zoning through an unreasonably subjective and ill-defined USR process.
Specifically, Thompson argues that the terms "be in harmony with the neighborhood," "will not
result," "substantial adverse impact," and "in the vicinity" aren't defined in the Code and are so
ambiguous and subjective to the extent that they give the Board unchecked discretion. In
considering all of the applications of the language in question, the Court is left with the firm
conclusion that the language passes constitutional muster.
Here, the § 4.5.3 standards aren't constitutionally vague for several reasons. First, while the
terms aren't specifically defined in the Code, substantially similar language frequently appears in
regulations, which have been found constitutionally definite. See C dr M Sand & Gravel, Div. of C d�
M Ready Mix Concrete Co. of Boulder v. Bd. of CO: Co, nrr'rs of Boulder CO., 673 P.2d 1013, 1018 (Colo.
App. 1983). In C&M, the Court of Appeals held that a zoning regulation setting out general
standards for special use requirements were sufficient, including: "(1) [the use] will be in harmony and
compatible with the character of the surrounding areas and neighborhood; ... (4) will not have a
material adverse Oct on community capital improvement programs; ... (6) will not result in undue traffic
congestion or traffic hazards; (7) will not cause significant air, water, or noise pollution; ... and (9)
will not otherwise be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of the present or future inhabitants
of the county." Id. (emphasis added).
Second, the challenged terms aren't unconstitutionally vague because any party may look to a
term's generally accepted meaning if it is not specifically defined in a code to glean definiteness.
Kruse, 192 P.3d at 599. Doing so here renders the terms at issue sufficiently definite. "Harmony," for
instance, means "in agreement or accord; or conformity." Harmony, BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY
(10th ed. 2014). Read in context with the accompanying language of § 4.5.3, being in harmony with
the neighborhood means that the use is in conformity or in agreement with the neighborhood. For
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"will not result" the Court need look no further than the plain meaning of the words to understand
them. See St. Vrain Valley Scb. Dist. RE-1J v. A. R L b}' & through Loveland, 325 P.3d 1014,1019 (Colo.
2014) (the Court gives "effect to the statute's plain and ordinary meaning when the language is
unambiguous.').
While such terms are undoubtedly "somewhat uncertain in the abstract, [they] may be
upheld when shown to be sufficiently definite in the context of actual application." (Wilkinson v. Bd. of
CO. Com,n`rr of Pitkin Cty., 872 P.2d 1269, 1278 (Colo. App. 1993). In Wilkinson, the Court of
Appeals found a zoning ordinance wasn't impermissibly vague because "the contested county
policies [were] sufficiently definite to be upheld in view of evidence presented to support their
application. Id. Those policies, which dealt with, among others, compatibility with existing adjacent
neighborhoods, were sufficiently definite when the trial court determined the record contained data
on the potential impact of the proposed development to wildlife, recreation, and neighboring land.
Id.
Here, as in Wilkinson, the general terms "in the vicinity" and "substantial adverse impact" are
also sufficiently definite upon review of the Board's Findings and Resolution. 872 P.2d at 1278. The
Board effectively demonstrates that "in the vicinity" involves the property which is or may be
impacted by the proposed use. See Vol. IV at 6-7. For instance, the Board considered the
professional noise study's conclusion that the noise generated from the Proposed Mine "will be less
than 55dba at any surrounding residential property line." Id. at 7. The Board also considered that
"[£further review of the application indicted the technical standards required for the approval of this
application and demonstrated that it will not result in a substantial adverse impact." Id. Thus,
sufficient evidence exists in the record to further clarify the meaning of "in the vicinity" and
"substantial adverse impact" and to render it constitutionally definite.
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Accordingly, the Court concludes that the challenged terms aren't unconstitutionally vague
and judgment will enter in the Board's favor on this claim.
2. Spot Zoning.
Thompson argues that the Board's decision amounted to unlawful spot zoning. Thompson's
argument doesn't hold water. Colorado law prohibits unlawful spot zoning which "creates a small
island of property with restrictions on its use different from those imposed on the surrounding
property." Whitelaw v. Denver City Council, 405 P.3d 433, 445 (Colo. App. 2017) (citing Little v.
WWinborn, 518 N.W.2d 384, 387 (Iowa 1994)). "Property owners have the right to rely on existing
zoning regulations when there has been no material change in the character of the neighborhood
which may require re -zoning in the public interest." Clark v. Ci!y of Boulder, 362 P.2d 160, 163 (Colo.
1961).
As applied here, Clark does no more than state that the property owners could rely on the
existing zoning regulations to understand what uscs were permissible on the property. As noted
above, the existing use is FA — Farming, which has multiple uses by right, but it also permits other
uses by special review. Code § 4.1.1; Compl., ¶ 43; Coulson Ans., ¶ 43; Board Ans., ¶ 1. Thus, the
Code makes clear that no rezoning is occurring, the land is still FA — Farming. While the changed
circumstances of land surrounding the site /nightwarrant a rezoning, no such proceeding was
undertaken. Indeed, the record is clear that over the course of the application's life, there were
repeated notices that the land was likely to be mined.
Accordingly, given the undisputed material facts, the Court concludes that the USR
provisions in question are not unconstitutionally vague, and that the decision doesn't amount to
unlawful spot zoning, therefore the Board is entitled to judgment as a matter of law on this issue.
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B. Larimer County's Voluntary Conflict of Interest Rule is Facially
Constitutional.
Thompson next contends that the County's conflict of interest regulation set forth in the
Code is unconstitutionally vague and violated Thompson's due -process rights by permitting
Commissioners to subjectively determine whether they have a conflict of interest.6 The Board and
Coulson disagree, arguing principally that the Code section is constitutionally valid.
The legal principles from the preceding subsection apply here, too. As with § 4.5.3, the
conflict -of -interest provision (Code § 2-67(10)) is unconstitutional only if it provides no standard of
conduct at all. See Rocky Mountain Retail Mgmt., LLC v. City of Northglenn, 393 P.3d 533, 539 (Colo.
2017). The Court gives language used in regulations its generally accepted meaning, id., and begins
with the presumption that the Code is constitutional. Dolan v. Fire and Police Pension Ass'n, 413 P.3d
279, 286 (Colo. App. 2017). Thus, for Thompson to succeed on its facial challenge that the
provision is void for vagueness, they must show, beyond a reasonable doubt, that there is no
application in which it's constitutional —something they can't do. See Kruse, 192 P.3d at 598.
Because the constitutional vagueness challenge also depends on the interpretation and
meaning of § 2-67(10), the Court will apply canons of statutory interpretation. When statutory
interpretation is at issue, the Court's "primary objective is to ascertain and effectuate the intent of
the General Assembly." Specialty Rests. Corp. v. Nelson, 231 P.3d 393, 397 (Colo. 2010). To do so, the
Court's initial task is "to determine whether the statutory language has a plain and unambiguous
meaning." Fischbach v. Holr berlein, 215 P.3d 407, 409 (Colo. App. 2009). The Court gives "effect to
the statute's plain and ordinary meaning when the language is unambiguous." St. Vrain Valley, 325
6 As with the previous claim, Thompson objects to the Board's motion for summary judgment
arguing that the motion impermissibly seeks to reopen argument regarding Thompson's Colo. R.
Civ. P. 57 facial challenge to Larimer County's conflict of interest rules. The Court overrules that
objection for the same reasons cited above.
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P.3d at 1019. So, "if the statutory language is clear," the Court applies it as written. Denver Port Corp.
v. Ritter, 255 P.3d 1083, 1089 (Colo. 2011).
The Court determines a provision's plain meaning by considering "the language itself, the
specific context in which that Ianguage is used, and the broader context of the statute as a whole."
Sheep Mountain All. v. Bd. of CO. Comm'rs, Montrose CO,., 271 P.3d 597, 601 (Colo. App. 2011). The
Court may look to the dictionary for assistance in understanding the plain meaning of the terms
used. People v. Voth, 312 P.3d 144, 149 (Colo. 2013). Moreover, the Court gives effect to legislative
intent by construing all parts of a statute as consistent, harmonious, and sensible. St. Vrain Vallee,
325 P.3d at 1019.
The Code prohibits a commissioner's participation —thus requiring recusal—in any quasi-
judicial determination in which he determines that he cannot be fair and impartial or in which he has
a conflict of interest:
A member of the board of county commissioners who, in their sole opinion, believe
they have a conflict of interest or for any other reason believes that they cannot
make a fair and impartial decision in a legislative or quasi-judicial decision, will recuse
themselves from the discussion and decision. Any recusal will be made prior to any
board discussion of the issue and the board member will leave the room for the
remainder of the discussion of the issue.
Code § 2-67(10).
The Court is troubled that the Code has failed to define the key terms "conflict of interest,"
"fair," or "impartial" and, as if that weren't enough, it has failed to provide any further guidance to a
commissioner on how to interpret those seemingly crucial terms.' Such a deficiency appears to leave
Contrast the Code's minimally sufficient approach with the Colorado Code of Judicial Conduct's
provisions on recusal or disqualification. While the Court understands that Code of Judicial Conduct
doesn't apply to commissioners, a comparison is useful for present purposes. For instance, the Code
of Judicial Conduct is exceedingly thorough in prescribing the instances in which a judge must
disqualify himself from a case. See C J.C.R. 2.11(A) ("A judge shall disqualify himself or herself in
any proceeding in which the judge's impartiality* might reasonably be questioned, including but not
limited to the following circumstances..."). That provision lists at least five areas in which
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a commissioner to his or her own devices when considering recusal. Indeed, the Code doesn't even
direct the commissioner to seek legal advice on the issue. But the Supreme Court directs that this
Court supply the common meaning of those terms to determine whether the provisions are
unconstitutionally vague. Voth, 312 P.3d at 149.
The terms' plain and ordinary meanings demonstrate the provisions are not
unconstitutionally vague. A "conflict of interest" is a "real or seeming incompatibility between one's
private interests and one's public or fiduciary duties." Conflict of Interest, BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY
(11 th ed. 2019). "Fair" means "[c]haracterized by honesty, impartiality, and candor; just; equitable;
disinterested" or "[f]ree of bias or prejudice". Fair, BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY (11th ed. 2019).
"Impartial" means "[n]ot favoring one side more than another; unbiased and disinterested;
unswayed by personal interest." I»pariial, BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY (11th ed. 2019). Thus, a
commissioner has a "conflict of interest" when she has a real or seeming incompatibility of personal
interests and public duty. The commissioner cannot remain "fair and impartial" when he or she
cannot act honestly, impartially, justly or in an equitable and disinterested manner and cannot avoid
favoring one side more than another or being swayed by personal interest.
Another nearby provision of the Code related to the same subject provides insightful
language and direction to a commissioner who may be considering recusal. Subsection 2-71(1)
provides that commissioners must represent with "unconflicted loyalty" the interests of all the
citizens of the county and that such loyalty supersedes any conflicting loyalty to anyone else,
including the commissioner's own personal interest:
Members of the board of county commissioners must represent unconflicted loyalty
to the interests of the citizens of the entire county. This accountability supersedes
any conflicting loyalty such as that to any advocacy or interest groups, or
disqualification must occur, defines each of the terms with an asterisk, and then provides additional
comments on each specific ground for disqualification. By contrast, the Code offers no such
guidance to a commissioner who's considering recusal.
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membership on other boards or staffs. This accountability also supersedes the
personal interest of any board member acting as an individual consumer of the
county government's services. Members of the board of county commissioners must
avoid any fiduciary conflict of interest, ex-parte communication or nepotism
conflicts.
Vol. V, p. 28 (citing Code § 2-71(1), (2)).
Both provisions are related to the same subject matter and the Court construes them in pari
materia. While § 2-67(10) deals with a commissioner's recusal due to a conflict of interest or her
inability to be fair and impartial, § 2-71(1) prescribes a general mantra with which a commissioner
must approach all of her official duties: with "unconflicted loyalty" to her constituents. Statutes
"pertaining to the same subject matter are to be construed in pari materia to ascertain legislative intent
and to avoid inconsistencies and absurdities." lalgreen Co. v. Charnel, 819 P.2d 1039, 1043 (Colo.
1991) (citing .Darnall v. City of Englewood, 740 P.2d 536, 537 (Colo. App. 1987)). "The legislature is
also presumed to intend that the various parts of a comprehensive scheme are consistent with and
apply to each other, without being required to incorporate each by express reference in the other."
BP America Prod. Co. v. Patterson, 185 P.3d 811, 813 (Colo. 2008).
Read together, §§ 2-67(10) and 2-71(1) provide definite —albeit minimal —guidance to a
commissioner who's considering recusal and render the conflict of interest provision not
unconstitutionally vague. Notwithstanding Thompson's contentions that the conflicts ordinance is
vague, § 2-67(10) lends itself to constitutional constructions, which the Court must adopt. See Kruse,
192 P.3d at 597 (citing People ex ref City of Arvada v. Nissen, 650 P.2d 547, 550 (Colo. 1982)).
When the provisions are construed in Bari,nateria, several constitutional applications present
themselves. Let's say, for example, that a commissioner's spouse filed an application for USR for
certain land under county jurisdiction. Every reasonable commissioner who considered §§ 2-67(10)
and 2-71(10) would easily conclude that he'd have a conflict of interest given his close relationship
to the applicant. Undoubtedly, in this hypothetical, the commissioner couldn't reasonably "make a
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fair and impartial decision in a ... quasi-judicial capacity," Code § 2-67(10), because doing so would
improperly place his personal interest in the matter above his "unconflicted loyalty" to the county's
citizens. Id. § 2-71(10).
Let's take another example closer to the present circumstances. Assume that another
applicant —unrelated to our conflicted commissioner —with a different application pending before
the county, donated 100% of the total campaign contributions for the commissioner's re-election
campaign. Let's also assume that the commissioner won the election. Again, every reasonable
commissioner who considered both provisions of the Code would conclude that she couldn't make
a fair and impartial decision on the application and would recuse herself. Because the commissioner
would seemingly owe, in large part, her victory to the applicant's campaign contributions, the
commissioner would violate her duty of "unconflicted loyalty" to the county's citizens by
participating in, or voting on, the application from her generous campaign donor.
In both hypothetical scenarios, the commissioner determined based on his or. her "sole
opinion" that she has a conflict of interest and thus recuses herself from participating in the
proceeding. That commissioner, in the Court's view, acted reasonably. While generally that's a poor
approach to follow because the Code provides virtually no guidance, it nonetheless passes, by a hair,
constitutional muster because of the key terms' plain meaning. Of course, that leaves all the
unreasonable hypothetical commissioners out there, who may not recuse themselves when
presented with such stark scenarios. But solely because § 2-67(10) "might be insufficient in some
particular circumstances," Salerno, 481 U.S. at 751, it doesn't follow that the provision is facially
unconstitutional.'
s The Court urges the Board to adopt a more precise recusal provision that includes both specific
definitions for each of the key terms in § 2-67(10) and an objective —rather than a subjective —
standard that relies solely on the "sole opinion" of the commissioner who faces a potential conflict
of interest.
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Moreover, that the decision rests in the commissioner's "sole opinion" doesn't render the
provision unconstitutionally vague. That's not unlike a disqualification decision for a judge, who
must herself decide whether recusal is necessary. Indeed, if the Commissioner doer have a conflict,
the Commissioner must recuse him or herself. The Code language itself provides that the
Commissioner " n ll recuse themselves from the discussion and decision." Code § 2-67(10) (emphasis
added). The Court construes "will" as "must" in this context. And, at a minimum, "will" is the
equivalent of "shall" here, meaning that the commissioner is required or is obligated to recuse himself.
Plains Metro. Dist. v. Ken -Caryl Ranch Metro. Dist., 250 P.3d 697, 699 (Colo. App. 2010).
Further, it's wrong, as Thompson contends, that no recourse exists to a commissioner's
refusal to recuse even in the most blatant of circumstances. Indeed, the Constitution itself provides
the necessary "floor" by which to determine whether a commissioner violated a party's due -process
rights in making a quasi-judicial decision. See City ofManassa v. Ruff,235 P.3d 1051, 1057 (Colo.
2010). When a commissioner acts as a quasi-judicial decision -maker, as is the case here, "the
fundamental protections of neutrality and fairness [ J apply." Id It is also conceivable that Colo. R.
Civ. P. 106(a)(4) might provide a similar backstop in instances where a record sufficiently addresses
a conflict of interest issue.
In sum, the language of Code § 2-67(10) and case law are specific enough to provide a
person of common intelligence with notice of when that particular code provision may be violated.
See People v. Shell, 148 P.3d 162,173 (Colo. 2006) (citing People v. Hickman, 988 P.2d 628, 644 (Colo.
1999)). Accordingly, the conflict of interest provision is not facially void for vagueness and judgment
will enter in the Board's favor on this claim.
C. Larimer County's Voluntary Conflict of Interest Rule As Applied to the
circumstances of this case violated Thompson's Due Process Right.
While § 2-67(10) is facially constitutional, Thompson also challenges on due -process
grounds Commissioner Donnelly's failure to recuse himself from participating in Coulson's
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application. Because the undisputed material evidence establishes beyond a reasonable doubt that
Commissioner Donnelly's failure to recuse posed a risk of actual bias or prejudgment on Coulson's
application, Thompson has shown a due -process violation and is entitled to judgment as a matter of
law. Accordingly, judgment shall enter in Thompson's favor on this claim. The Board's decision is,
therefore, vacated and the matter is remanded to the Board to hold another hearing on Coulson's
application with Commissioner Donnelly recused.
The Court's analysis of Thompson's as -applied challenge begins with two threshold issues
raised by Coulson and the Board. They jointly argue that the campaign contributions didn't violate
Thompson's due process rights because (1) Thompson waived its objection on the issue of bias
related to the campaign contribution, removing the Court's authority to review the claim; and (2)
that the campaign contributions are not a direct, personal, substantial, or pecuniary interest in the
pending matter. The Court rejects these contentions, each of which is addressed in turn.
1. Thompson did not waive its objection on the issue of bias related to the
campaign contribution.
The Board treads old ground, arguing that Thompson waived its objection on the issue of
bias related to campaign contributions, thus depriving the Court of jurisdiction to review the claim.
Thompson responds that the Court has already ruled on this issue, concluding that Thompson
properly preserved the issue. 'The Court sees no reason to amend its prior ruling.
The Court construes the Board's argument as seeking reconsideration of a prior Order.
While the request is untimely, the Court will nevertheless consider it. Motions for reconsideration
are "disfavored." Colo. R. Civ. P. 121, § 1-15(11). "A party moving to reconsider must show more
than a disagreement with the court's decision. Such a motion must allege a manifest error of fact or
law that clearly mandates a different result or other circumstance resulting in manifest injustice." Id.
The Board failed to make the required showing under Rule 121 § 1-15(11). Reconsideration
isn't appropriate because there's no error of law that mandates a different result nor will manifest
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injustice result. As the Court discussed in its prior. Order Denying Defendants' Motion For
Summary Judgment, Thompson timely raised the issue of Commissioner Donnelly's potential
conflict of interest three months before the Board's hearing and final decision on Coulson's
application:
It's undisputed that Thompson Area raised the conflicts issue well in advance
of the Board's hearing and requested that any decisionmaker with a conflict recuse
himself. And Thompson Area did so again, two days before the formal decision, by
pointing to Commissioner Donnelly's potential conflict.
Order at 13-15; see also Vol. T at 298-99; 326.
That ruling is supported by the record evidence and is correct. Accordingly, the Board's
request is denied.
2. Thompson's Complaint Includes an As -Applied Due Process Challenge to
Code § 2-67(10).
Coulson levies another attack against Thompson's as applied due -process challenge to § 2-
67(10), stating that the challenge must fail as a matter of law because the Code "mirrors clue
process" and the recusal requirement is not voluntary. Coulson contends that the claim at issue here
is not an as -applied constitutional challenge because it is a "factual determination [which] resulted in a
constitutional violation, which is not an as -applied challenge to the statute itself." Coulson Mtn. at
10. As the argument goes, merely asserting that someone misapplied the statute is not an as -applied
challenge to the statute itself. Coulson's arguments are without merit.
Generally, to succeed in a facial challenge, the plaintiff must show that there are no
circumstances under which the statute can be applied in a constitutional manner. People v. Trujillo,
369 P.3d 693, 696 (Colo. App. 2015). By contrast, as -applied challenges allege "the statute is
unconstitutional as to the spec circumstances under which a defendant acted." Id (citing People v. Gardner,
250 P.3d 1262, 1268 (Colo. App. 2010)).
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Here, while the Court concluded that § 2-67(10) wasn't facially unconstitutional, that
conclusion doesn't prelude the Court from determining the statute might be unconstitutional as -
applied to a particular set of facts. See Trujillo, 369 P.3d at 697. Nevertheless, Coulson contends that
because the recusal rule —Code § 2-67(10)—is consistent with due process, it can't be
unconstitutional as -applied. That argument is plainly illogical.
For one, solely because a statute is facially valid, meaning that it's constitutional in at least
one application, it doesn't follow that the same statute will be valid as applied against a different
factual scenario. While a statutory provision "might be insufficient in some particular.
circumstances," Salerno, 481 U.S. at 751, a court shouldn't strike down the provision in toto when at
least some constitutional applications exist —that is, don't throw out the baby with the bath water.
Besides, if Coulson were correct, it would render all as -applied challenges meaningless, at the
expense of the general policy that favors hearing as -applied challenges over facial ones. See e.g., Indep.
Inst. at Coffman, 209 P.3d 1130, 1136 (Colo. App. 2008) (citing Wash. State Grange P. Wash. State
Republican Party, 552 U.S. 442, 449-52 (2008)) (a provision may be unconstitutional on its face or as -
applied, but "[f]acial challenges are disfavored because (1) courts may be forced to rely on
speculation, (2) there is a risk of premature statutory interpretation, (3) courts may have to anticipate
questions of constitutional law when unnecessary, (4) courts may have to formulate constitutional
rules broader than those required by the precise facts to which they would be applied, and (5) they
may prevent the implementation of laws that embody the will of the people"). Indeed, Coulson
admits as much, citing caselaw for the premise that the as -applied constitutional challenge requires
the party to establish that "the statute is unconstitutional under the circumstances in which the plaintiff
has acted or proposes to act." Coulson Mtn. at 9 (citing Maxwell, 401 P.3d at 520). Thus, a challenge
may be brought to the constitutionality of a statute as it was applied under the circumstances of this
case.
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Here, Thompson contends that even if the statute is generally constitutional, it operated
unconstitutionally as to Thompson because of the circumstances in which Commissioner Donnelly
failed to recuse himself. This is consistent with an as -applied constitutional challenge. See Trujillo, 369
P.3d at 696. It's plausible to assert an as -applied due -process violation under circumstances when, as
here, a decisionmaker has an objective conflict of interest —notwithstanding that decision -maker's
subjective belief to the contrary —and the rule does nothing to stop that a commissioner from
continuing to participate in the decision. Such an outcome falls below the constitutional floor
required by the Due Process Clause. See City ofManassa, 235 P.3d at 1057.
Coulson's contentions to the contrary arc unpersuasive for two reasons. First, the case
Coulson cites to General OutdoorAdvertising Co. v. Goodman doesn't directly addressed as -applied
challenges, and instead only deals with a facial attack. 262 P.2d 261, 263 (Colo. 1953). Second,
Coulson's arguments that governments need not enact legislation which is duplicative of protections
afforded by the constitution are correct, but inapposite. As the Court concludes below, the Code as -
applied in this circumstance fell below the constitutional floor. Thus, the Court rejects Coulson's
argument that Thompson's as -applied due -process challenge fails as a matter of law.
3. Coulson's campaign contributions to Commissioner Donnelly created a
significant risk of bias under the circumstances.
"To prevail on an as -applied constitutional challenge, the challenging party must establish
that the statute is unconstitutional under the circumstances in which the plaintiff has acted or
proposes to act." People v. Maxwell, 401 P.3d 518, 520 (Colo. App. 2017) (citingQwest Servs. Corp. P.
Blood, 252 P.3d 1071, 1085 (Colo. 2011). In holding a statute unconstitutional as applied, its future
application in a similar context is prohibited, but it does not render the statute inoperative." Id.
A statute is presumed constitutional, and the party challenging the statute has the burden of
proving unconstitutionality beyond a reasonable doubt. People v. Baer, 973 P.2d 1225, 1230 (Colo.
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1999). The principle applies regardless of whether the challenge is facial or as -applied to a specific
set of circumstances. Trujillo, 369 P.3d at 696?
Under Colorado law, a local government's land -use determinations are considered quasi-
judicial for the purposes of judicial review. Margolis vDist. Court, In & For Arapahoe CO., 638 P.2d
297, 305 (Colo. 1981). Those serving in quasi-judicial capacities are presumed to act with integrity,
honesty, and impartiality. Scott v. City oJEnglewood, 672 P.2d 225, 227 (Colo. App. 1983).
A quasi-judicial proceeding violates due process only if the presumption of honesty and
integrity is overcome by a showing of a conflict of interest on the part of the decision -maker. Id.
What constitutes a conflict of interest reflects different policy considerations based on the context.
City ofManassa, 235 P.3d at 1055. Such conflicts arise where the decision -maker has a personal,
financial, or official stake in the outcome of the matter, Scott, 672 P.2d at 227-28, or when the
decision -maker's interest "poses such a risk of actual bias or prejudgment that the practice must be
forbidden if the guarantee of due process is to be adequately implemented." Caperton, 556 U.S. at
884.
The burden of rebutting this presumption rests on the party challenging the quasi-judicial
decision. Scott, 672 P.2d at 227. A party challenging a quasi-judicial decision must show substantial
prejudice which invalidates the agency action to rebut the presumption. I'hitelaw, 405 P.3d at 438.
Nevertheless, quasi-judicial decision -makers are not held to the same disqualification standards as
judges, Cite ofManassa, 235 P.3d at 1057, and most matters regarding judicial disqualification do not
9 Colorado appellate decisions are divided on the burden of proof necessary as -applied constitutional
challenges. Cl Sanger v. Dennis, 148 P.3d 404, 410-11 (Colo. App. 2006) (as applied challenges must
show only a reasonable probability that the statute is unconstitutional); with People v. Slaughter, 439
P.3d 80, 83 (Colo. App. 2019); Trujillo, 369 P.3d at 696 (the burden of proof for as -applied
challenges is beyond a reasonable doubt). The Court concludes that the burden of proof is beyond a
reasonable doubt.
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rise to a constitutional level. Caperton, 556 U.S. at 876 (citing FTC v. Cement Institute, 333 U.S. 683,
702 (1948)).
The Due Process Clause of the Colorado Constitution protects people from a deprivation of
"life, liberty or property, without due process of law." COLO. CONST. art. II, 25. The fundamental
protections of neutrality and fairness provided by the Due Process Clause apply to decision -makers
acting in quasi-judicial capacities. City of Manassa, 235 P.3d at 1057; Scott, 672 P.2d at 227. It's a
longstanding principle that a fundamentally fair trial in a fair tribunal is a basic requirement of due
process. In re Murchison, 349 U.S. 133,136 (1955). That requirement of fairness and neutrality "in
adjudicative proceedings entitles a person to an impartial and disinterested decision -maker." City of
Manassa, 235 P.3d at 1056.
In City ofManassa, the Colorado Supreme Court adopted the test under Caperton. Under that
test, the decision -maker must recuse him or herself when "a direct, personal, substantial, pecuniary
interest" exists in a case before that decision -maker. Caperton, 556 U.S. at 876. Thus, the decision -
maker cannot have an interest in the outcome based on the circumstances and relationships
involved. See In re Murchison, 349 U.S. at 136.
Yet, it's not necessary for the Court to determine whether the decision -maker is in fact
influenced by those circumstances or relationships; instead, due process requires an objective inquiry
into whether under all the circumstances "would offer a possible temptation to the average ... judge
to ... lead him not to hold the balance nice, clear and true." Caperton, 556 U.S. at 879, 885 (citing
Tunny v. State of Ohio, 273 U.S. 510, 532 (1927)). Thus, the Court "asks not whether the judge is
actually, subjectively biased, but whether the average judge in his position is `likely' to be neutral, or
whether there is an unconstitutional `potential for bias."' Id at 881.
"The ultimate due process question is whether, under a realistic appraisal of psychological
tendencies and human weakness, the interest poses such a risk of actual bias or prejudgment that the
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practice must be forbidden if the guarantee of due process is to be adequately implemented." City of
Manassa, 235 P.3d at 1057 (internal quotations omitted) (citing Caperton, 556 U.S. at 129).
A serious risk of actual bias occurs, based on objective and reasonable perceptions, when a
person with a personal stake in the case has a significant and disproportionate influence in placing
the judge on the case by raising funds when the case is pending or imminent. Caperton, 556 U.S. at
884. Several factors go into this inquiry in the election context. "The inquiry centers on the
contribution's relative size in comparison to the total amount of money contributed to the
campaign, the total amount spent in the election, and the apparent effect such contribution had on
the outcome of the election." Id. But the temporal relationship between the campaign contributions,
the justice's election, and the pendency of the case are also critical. Id. at 886 ("It was reasonably
foreseeable, when the campaign contributions were made, that the pending case would be before the
newly elected justice").
The Court concludes that the undisputed material evidence establishes beyond a reasonable
doubt that Commissioner Donnelly's failure to recuse himself in Coulson's application posed a
serious risk of actual bias or prejudgment and that Thompson has shown a due -process violation,
entitling it to judgment as a matter of law.'" Several reasons support that conclusion.
First, the undisputed material evidence shows that Coulson's campaign contributions
objectively had a significant and disproportionate influence on Commissioner Donnelly's re-election,
t° The Court declines to wade into the actual -bias waters. See Caperton, 556 U.S. at 882. It's
undisputed that Commissioner Donnelly conducted his own determination of whether he had an
impermissible conflict and, subjectively, he found none. (It's unclear whether, in reaching that
determination, Commissioner Donnelly considered his "uncontested loyalty" to the county citizens.)
Moreover, the parties agree that no evidence presented demonstrates actual bias on the part of.
Commissioner Donnelly. Thompson Resp. at 13; Board Mtn at 20-21; Coulson Reply at 6. Instead,
the question before the Court is an objective one: would an average commissioner in Commissioner
Donnelly's position likely have been neutral or did the commissioner's participation in and vote on
Coulson's application presented an unconstitutional risk of actual bias? Caperton, 556 U.S. at 881.
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placing him in a position to vote on the USR application of his largest donors' company. See id. at
884. In August and September of 2016, the Coulsons, who own Coulson, contributed a total of
$10,000.00 to Commissioner Donnelly's re-election campaign. Those contributions amounted to
18.6% of Commissioner Donnelly's $53,580.00 total new election contributions in the 2016 election
cycle, and 17.7% of the total amount his committee spent on his bid for re-election. The Coulsons'
contributions, by themselves, allowed Commissioner Donnelly to raise more than half of the total
funds raised by his opponent in the 2016 election." While it's undisputed that Commissioner
Donnelly had other large contributions, including a combined donation of $7,500 and several others
of $5,000 per family, none of those individuals (or entities) had a matter "pending or imminent"
before the Board. See Caperton, 556 U.S. at 884. Coulson was the only entity that did have such a
matter..
Second, the temporal relationship between the Coulsons' campaign contributions in 2012
and 2016, Commissioner Donnelly's 2016 election, and the status of the application all support a
conclusion of a serious risk of actual bias or prejudgment. Id. at 886 ("It was reasonably foreseeable,
when the campaign contributions were made, that the pending case would be before the newly
elected justice"). It's undisputed that Coulson didn't actively pursue its refiled USR application
between 2010 and 2015.12 Coulson's first communication in almost six years with the Larimer
" Commissioner Donnelly's opponent was Karen Stockley, who received campaign contributions
totaling $19,027.10.
12 During that time period, Coulson completed a noise study in 2015 and a flood plain analysis in the
fall of 2016. Vol. I at 433. Ken Coulson admitted that because of the "recession in 2008, [Coulson}
decided they had adequate reserves and had other pits that they were mining at the time" and that
"[t}he permitting process started back up in 2015 with new analyses and reports." Vol. I at 434
(Peter Wayland noted that a noise study was conducted in 2015, consistent with Ken Coulson's
statement). Considering the evidence in favor of Coulson, People ex ref S.N., 329 P.3d at 282, the only
evidence is that the application was dormant from 2010 and 2015, and that the application was
pursued in earnest following the status update which coincided with their campaign contributions to
Commissioner Donnelly.
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County Planning Department was in September 2016, when it submitted a status update to the
county. Vol. I at 390-92. At about the same time —in August and September of 2016—the
Coulsons jointly contributed $10,000.00 to Commissioner Donnelly's re-election bid. Vol. I at 300,
303. Commissioner Donnelly ultimately won reelection in November 2016. Thus, it was reasonably
foreseeable, at the time the Coulsons made their respective contributions, that the renewed
application would come before the Board, and Commissioner Donnelly in particular, should he win
reelection. Indeed, within 18 months from date of the Coulsons' contributions, Commissioner
Donnelly provided the deciding vote to approve the application.t3
Third, the Coulsons' campaign contributions and their timing in making them, created an
objective and reasonable perception of bias by seeking to ensure that Commissioner Donnelly
remain as a decision maker the USR application. See Caperton, 556 U.S. at 884. Several undisputed
facts show that objective and reasonable perception. For one, Commissioner Donnelly knew
Coulson well, having performed surveying work for the company for nearly six years. And, between
the Coulsons' 2012 election contributions and the 2016 election contributions to Commissioner
Donnelly, there was a 10 fold increase in those contributions ($1,000 in 2012 and $10,000 in 2016).
Temporally, the one material difference is that at a time that Coulson didn't actively pursue its
application with the county, the Coulsons contributed $1,000 ($500 each) to Commissioner
Donnelly's campaign. But for the 2016 election, when Coulson sought a hearing before the Planning
Commission (a pre -requisite before the application going to the Board), the Coulsons together
donated $10,000 to Commissioner Donnelly.
13 The Board contends that this characterization is inaccurate because the order of voting is mere
happenstance. The Court rejects the Board's facetious attempt to hide the obvious. Commissioner
Donnelly's vote was the "deciding" vote not because of the order in which he voted, but because
the USR permit wouldn't have been granted but for Commissioner Donnelly's vote. Code § 2-67(7)
(suggesting that Board decisions require majority vote).
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Fourth, the Coulsons' influence on the election, given all circumstances, would offer a
temptation to the average commissioner not to "hold the balance nice, clear, and true." See Caperton,
556 U.S. at 885. While the Court need not divine whether. the Coulsons' contributions here a
necessary and sufficient cause of Commissioner Donnelly's victory, it's undisputed that
Commissioner Donnelly won, receiving 99,191 votes compared with 80,647 votes for his opponent
Karen Stockley.
Commissioner Donnelly was the incumbent entering the 2016 election cycle. But as he
acknowledged, "my [2012] reelection race was very close and I needled] to run a strong campaign to
win again." Ans. Rog No. 1. Thus, re-election was not assured, and it was essential for
Commissioner. Donnelly to obtain more support. Indeed, Commissioner Donnelly raised well over
twice the amount of Karen Stockley, and he won the 2016 election for County Commissioner by 10
percentage points-55.16% (99,191 votes for Donnelly) to 44.84% (80,647 votes for Karen
Stockley). Considering Coulson's proportionally large contribution, the timing of that.contribution
in relation to the election, and the relatively close margin of victory the Court finds that the totality
of the circumstances demonstrates a significant and disproportionate effect on re-electing
Commissioner Donnelly.
Fifth, important policy considerations support campaign -contribution limits in local
elections, and those considerations align with the Court's conclusion here. See City ofManassa, 235
P.3d at 1055 ("conflict of interest" is a term of art "reflecting a host of different policy
determinations, depending on the context in which it operates"). In particular, the Colorado General
Assembly recently passed, and the Governor signed, HB19-1007 which creates campaign -
contribution limits of $1,250 for certain county -wide elections. Previously, no campaign -
contribution limits existed for county elections. HB19-1007 (revising Colo. Rev. Stat. § 1-45-103.7;
and adding Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-113). One of the chief concerns the bill sought to address was
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contributions in county commissioner elections. Representative Emily Sirota, the sponsor of the bill,
stated that it's "probably unwise that we don't have any limits ... in our county races," and that "we
regularly see contributions of $5,000 dollars, and many examples of extremely large contributions, in
particular, in our county commissioner races in the amounts of $10,000, $30,000, even $40,000.s14
House Chambers Discussion of HB 19-1007 (Feb. 14, 2019) at 1:26:57. Thus, the purpose of the bill
was to preserve integrity of electoral process, keep candidates accountable, and avoid the appearance
of quid pro quo or impropriety. Id. Those are salutary goals.
In sum, given the Coulson's significant and disproportionate influence in Commissioner
Donnelly's re-election and the temporal relationship between those contributions, the election, and
the pending application, the average commissioner would have been tempted "not to hold the
balance nice, clear and true." Caperton, 556 U.S. at 885.
Coulson presses several points in opposition to Thompson's motion, but none of them has
merit. Initially, it contends that the standard in Caperton was only met there because (1) the $3 million
donations exceeded the judge's total other campaign contributions by 300%; (2) the $3 million
exceeded by $1 million both candidates' campaigns combined; and (3) the donations helped unseat
an incumbent in a close election and place a new judge on the court just before it heard the donor's
appeal." Coulson Mtn. at 18. But that argument misstates the holding in Caperton, which isn't limited
to its facts. Indeed, Caperton didn't set a specific dollar figure or percentage to reach, or require that
the campaign contributions result in the ousting of an incumbent, in order to establish a due -process
violation. Instead, each of the facts that Coulson presents were relevant in establishing that an
14 Moreover, an earlier version of the bill was introduced in 2017, HB17-1260 passed the house, but
was suspended indefinitely in the Senate's State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Committee. At the
Committee hearing, the concern of very large contributions to county commissioners was cited as a
primary concern, which could create "an appearance of quid pro quo corruption."
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objective conflict of interest existed and weren't meant to be sine qua non requirements in other cases.
Caperton, 556 U.S. at 886.
Coulson also points the Court to several cases that distinguish the circumstances in Caperton
and attempt to establish a baseline in Colorado. The Court finds these cases distinguishable from the
circumstances here for several reasons. For one, in City of Manassa the Colorado Supreme Court
found that a decision -maker receiving 25% of his income from the insurer of one of the parties
didn't amount to an exceptional circumstance creating an unconstitutional risk of bias. City of
Manassa, 235 P.3d at 1052-53. But while City of Manassa effectively ties Caperton to Colorado law, the
specific circumstances in that case are distinguishable.
In City of Manassa, a non -elected licensed physician bound by separate regulatory and
professional requirements, was hired by Pinnacol to render independent medical examination
opinions in workers' compensation cases. Id. at 1053. The Supreme Court concluded that the
physician didn't have an objective conflict of interest in large part because highly restrictive
safeguards existed with which the physician had to comply. See id at 1053-54. Those safeguards
included a rule of procedure in workers' compensation cases that "prohibits a physician from
evaluating a claimant if there is even the appearance of a conflict of interest." Id. at 1054. And that
rule contained multiple guidelines to determine whether a conflict or the appearance of a conflict of
interest existed. Id. at 1054 n.3. Those guidelines are analogous to the Code of Judicial Conduct's
disqualification provisions. Compare C J.C.R. 2.11(A) and comments, with Div. of Workers'
Compensation R. of P. 11-2(H).
By contrast, here no such safeguards exist to protect against an objective conflict of interest
by a commissioner. As the Court noted above, Code § 2-67(10) has constitutionally bare minimum
requirements and offers little, if any, guidance to determine whether a commissioner has a conflict
of interest.
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The Court also rejects Coulson's contention that its application wasn't "pending or
imminent" because it didn't resolve the referral agency and planning department issues until
November 2017 and it wasn't before the Board at the time of the Coulsons' campaign contributions.
Caperton itself rejects Coulson's overly narrow construction. All that's required is a reasonable
foreseeability that the case will end up before the decision maker. In Caperton, the state supreme court
didn't hear the case until November 2007, almost threeyears after Blankenship made his contributions
that resulted in the unconstitutional risk of bias. See Caperton, 556 U.S. at 872 (Blankenship made his
contributions in the 2004 judicial elections, after the initial jury verdict but before filing the appeal).
Thus, merely because the case is not set for a hearing before the Board, it doesn't mean the case was
not pending or imminent. Moreover, even when necessary pre -requisites haven't been met —such as
the filing of an appeal —the case may still be pending or imminent when it is reasonably foreseeable
that it will be heard by the decision -maker. Id. at 886.
Here, Coulson's application was pending or imminent because it was reasonably foreseeable
that the Board, and Commissioner Donnelly in particular, would eventually hear it at the time the
Coulsons made their 2016 election contribution. Based on Coulson's own status update in
September 2016, it requested that a hearing be scheduled with the Planning Commission because
most of the preliminary work or studies to get the matter before that commission had been
completed. Vol I. at 390-92; Vol. I at 433. The parties agree that once the USR applicant resolves
referral agency and Planning Department comments, the case proceeds to a hearing before the
Planning Commission which, regardless of whether it recommends approval or denial of the
application, forwards the application to the Board. Thus, at the time of the Coulsons' campaign
contributions, Coulson actively pursued its application, which was in the middle of a process whose
natural and reasonably foreseeable conclusion would be a vote by a commissioner whose re-election
the Coulsons helped secure. Caperton, 556 U.S. at 886 ("Although there is no allegation of a quid pro
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quo agreement, the fact remains that [the donor's] extraordinary contributions were made at a time
when he had a vested stake in the outcome [of the election].").
Indeed, as noted above, between the 2012 to the 2016 election cycle, the Coulsons'
contributions dramatically increased. In the 2012 election, it was 3.15% of Commissioner Donnelly's
total new contributions, while in the 2016 election it was 18.66%. That represents an almost 500%
increase in the percentage the Coulsons gave in proportion to Commissioner Donnelly's total
campaign contributions. It's undisputed that Commissioner Donnelly knew of the contributions by
the time he voted in favor of the application at the February 26, 2018, hearing. Board Rog. at 5 ("On
February 26, 2018, I ... voted to approve Coulson's USR application. I did not believe that I had a
conflict of interest ... simply because Coulson had supported »y campaign." (emphasis added)). Thus, given
the timing of the contributions in the lifetime of the application, it was reasonably foreseeable that
Commissioner Donnelly would vote on Coulson's application.
Coulson also contends that its First Amendment rights would be infringed if Commissioner
Donnelly were disqualified merely because he received campaign contributions. That argument
misses the mark, the applicable legal standard, and the Courts holding above. The Supreme Court
has stated that, "[s]pending large sums of money in connection with elections, but not in connection with
an effort to conhvl the exercise of an officeholder's official duties, does not give rise to quid pro quo corruption.
Nor does the possibility that an individual who spends large sums may garner `influence over or
access to' elected officials or political parties." McCutcheon v. Fed. Election Comm'n, 572 U.S. 185, 208
(2014) (emphasis added) (citing Citizens United v. Federal Election Comm* 558 U.S. 310, 359 (2010)).
While it's generally impermissible to restrict campaign contributions, the government has a
legitimate interest in restricting such contributions when they're made "in connection with an effort
to control the exercise of an officeholder's official duties." Id.
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But, "ay, there's the rub," to quote the Dane. William Shakespeare, Hamlet act 3, sc. 1.
Because the Court determined that the Coulsons' contributions had a significant and
disproportionate impact on placing Commissioner Donnelly in a position where he'd vote on
Coulson's application, it thus created a significant risk of bias in violation of Thompson's due -
process rights. Caperton, 556 U.S. at 884. That is, in the parlance of McCirtchean, the Coulsons spent
"large sums of money in connection with an effort to control the exercise of an officeholder's
official duties." 572 U.S. at 208. And the First Amendment doesn't protect such conduct.
Coulson also points to California and Hawaii Supreme Court decisions for the principle that
the mere receipt of funds for a political campaign doesn't create a conflict of interest, and that to
hold otherwise infringes upon the First Amendment. See Woodland Hills Residents Assn., Inc. v. City
Council, 609 P.2d 1029,1032-33 (Cal. 1980); see also Life of the Land, Inc. v. City Council of City dr Cty. of
Honolulu, 606 P.2d 866, 902 (Haw. 1980). The Court finds those decisions generally inapposite, but
notes that much like McCiitcheon, the California Supreme Court acknowledged campaign
contributions can serve as grounds for disqualification when the evidence shows bribery or a coaict
of interest. Woodland Hills Residents Assn., Inc., 609 P.2d at 1032 ("Absent a showing of bribery or conflict of
intone, the law does not render it improper for members of (the council) to vote on projects of
developers who have given campaign contributions to committees controlled by those members"
(emphasis added)). As our Supreme Court noted, the term "conflict of interest" is a term of art
"reflecting a host of different policy determinations, depending on the context in which it operates."
City of Manassa, 235 P.3d at 1055. Thus, the Court perceives no First Amendment concerns in its
ruling.
Accordingly, the Court concludes that Thompson's due -process rights were violated when
Code § 2-67(10) as -applied under the circumstances failed to protect Thompson from
Commissioner Donnelly's objective serious risk of bias.
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The Court's decision in no way prevents Coulson or the Coulsons from making campaign
contributions to their preferred political candidate. They may continue to do so, consistent with the
applicable campaign -contribution limits. But when their chosen candidate —who is generally a
legislator (making laws) —acts as a quasi -judge (making adjudicative decisions), the Due Process
Clause requires that candidate to be "an impartial and disinterested decision -maker," free of bias and
a conflict of interest. City ofManassa, 235 P.3d at 1056. Indeed, no party may "choose') the judge in
his own cause." Caperton, 556 U.S. at 886.
IV. Conclusion.
For the reasons set forth above, the Board's motion for summary judgment is granted as to
Thompson's facial attacks on §§ 2-67(10) and 4.5.3 of the Code. judgment shall enter in the Board's
favor and against Thompson on these claims.
The Board and Coulson's motion for summary judgment, however, is denied as to
Thompson's Rule 57 as -applied due -process challenge. Thompson's motion seeking judgment as to
that claim is granted and judgment shall enter in Thompson's favor. The Court concludes that
because Commissioner Donnelly participated in both the hearing and discussions related to
Coulson's application, that participation violated Thompson's due -process rights to an impartial
decision -making body.
Accordingly, the Board's decision approving Coulson's application is vacated and this matter
is remanded to the Board to hold the hearing on Coulson's application again. Commissioner
Donnelly will be recused from participating in any part of that hearing or decision -making process
under Code § 2-67(10).'S
15 The Court's decision to remand is a final judgment. Scott, 672 P.2d at 226 (citing Cline v. Cily of
Boulder, 532 P.2d 770 (Colo. App. 1975)).
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SO ORDERED on August 12, 2019.
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BY THE COURT:
District Court Judge