Resolution No. 187-05 (Word Version)

RESOLUTION NO. 187-05

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GRAND JUNCTION AND THE STATE OF COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS FOR THE COLORADO WIRELESS INTEROPERABILITY NETWORK (CWIN) PROJECT IN MESA COUNTY

Recitals:

The State has awarded the City an Energy and Mineral Impact Fund grant for radio equipment and improvements to various sites in Mesa County to improve rural area radio coverage and expand the State’s 800 MHZ digital trunked radio (DTR). The City has agreed to accept the grant.

In order to proceed with the contract and to accept State funds, the City must execute an agreement with the State of Colorado.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:

1) The City Council of the City of Grand Junction hereby authorizes the City Manager to sign the contract with the State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs for the CWIN project.

2) The City Council of the City of Grand Junction hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds (estimated to be $1,668,235.00) as necessary to meet the terms and obligations of the Grant Contract.

3) This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 21^st day of December, 2005.

/s/: Bruce Hill

Bruce Hill

President of the Council

ATTEST:

/s/: Stephanie Tuin

Stephanie Tuin

City Clerk