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Wi`P To John T. Martin, Chairman Date February 23, 1982 , )�
Board of County Commissioners i
COLORADO From Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director, Human Resources L
subject: 1982 Weatherization Proposal _
Enclosed for Board approval is a 1982 Weatherization Proposal funded
under the Department of Energy.
The Weatherization Program provides storm windows, insulation , caulking,
weatherstripping, and other related weatherization activities to eligible
homeowners . A joint venture with the Larimer County Weatherization Pro-
gram is being planned to utilize the limited resources available for
weatherization activities.
The planning budget for the Weatherization Program is $78,076. Approxi-
mately 110 homes will be weatherized.
The budget period will be from January 1, 1982 through December 31, 1982.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to telephone me at
353-0540.
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1982 Weatherization Proposal
A. Experience in Weatherization Activities, Level of Performance
The Weld County Division of Human Resources has been operating a
Weatherization Program since late 1975. Two (2) Weatherization
programs were run simultaneously, one under the Community Services
Administration and the other under the Department of Energy. The
Division has weatherized 906 homes through the Community Services
Administration, the Department of Energy guidelines, or a combina-
tion of both, since 1976. In 1981 the Division weatherized 186
homes, reaching a capacity level of 25 homes per month despite
very unstable funding levels.
B. Experience in Assisting Low-income Persons in the Area to be Served
The Weld County Division of Human Resources has been in existence
since June, 1974.
The Division is a coordinated service delivery system that attempts
to focus its programs on the entire family rather than on one indivi-
dual . The intent of this type of departmental organization is better
coordination of programs and thus delivery of more comprehensive ser-
vices to clients and their families.
Administration for the Division is centralized and controlled through
an Administrative Unit. By combining administrative duties and assigning
them a unit specifically designed to handle them, the Divisiion's program
directors are free to run their programs, the administrative cost for
each program is reduced significantly, and more dollars reach the client
through increased services. The Administrative Unit is comprised of
Fiscal Management, Management Information System, Contracts and Grants,
and Purchasing and Office Management.
Currently, the Division administers programs under three (3) major areas:
Employment and Training, Seniors, and Children and Families. The programs
operated by the Division are the Employment Opportunities Delivery
System (Job Service, WIN, CETA) , Weld County Area Agency on Aging,
Senior Nutrition, Senior Aides, Mini-bus Transportation, Weatherization,
Supplemental Foods, and Head Start.
C. Capacity to Undertake a Timely and Effective Weatherization Program
The Weld County Division of Human Resources has effectively operated the
Weatherization Program in Weld County since late 1975.
In 1981 the Community Services Administration conducted a comprehensive
evaluation of the Division and its programs. The evaluation was con-
ducted by Grisby and Associates, with an evaluation team of five (5)
members. Overall the evaluation team rated the Division' s efforts in
serving the poor as "extremely adequate, truly outstanding. "
Currently, the Division operates the Weatherization Program using staff.
Approximately 25 homes will be completed by March 30, 1982. The future
direction of the Weatherization Program is to enter into a joint venture
with Larimer County. Due to the limited resources available in the future
for both counties, a joint venture appears to be more feasible and cost
effective in the delivery of the Weatherization services.
At this time, details on the joint venture concept are being identi-
fied.
Strong linkages also exist between the Division and other community
programs in Weld County, to provide for mobilization of resources and
enhanced services for participants. The Weatherization Program has
coordi:iated services with Urban Renewal and Colorado Rural Housing.
The Division also works closely with the Senior Aide Program and the
Senior Nutrition Program for outreach and referral to elderly citizens
in Weld County.
D. Administering of an Effective Program Under this Part or Under Title II
of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964
The Division began operation of the Winterization Program in late 1975
under the Community Services Administration. In 1978 the Department of
Energy also started providing funds to the Program. In 1978 and 1979
the program operated under combined guidelines for both CSA and DOE.
In the past the program relied on CETA labor for the crews. This pro-
vided limited support costs for staff and allowed greater flexibility
in the amount of dollars available for participants. Since September,
1981, the program has not been able to use CETA labor, as Public Service
Employment positions are no longer in existence. The Division is now
looking at alternatives to staffing through coordination of services
with other agencies and programs.
1. Weatherization Program Achievement of the Goals in a Timely Fashion
Goals are developed for the Weatherization Program based on the level
of funding to be received by the Division. Changing the goals for the
program has been constant in the past due to the sporadic funding
levels. The Program has had the capability in the past to slow down
and speed up production as funding levels change. Dependent upon the
funding level , the program has the capability to weatherize 25 homes
per month. Since 1978, the average number of homes weatherized per
month has been 15.
2. quality of Work Performed
The last review of the program by the Division of Local Affairs staff
indicated that the quality of work performed by the Weatherization
Program staff was excellent. In 1981, the Division also had a compre-
hensive evaluation conducted by the Community Services Administration.
The overall result of the evaluation was "extremely adequate, truly
outstanding."
The Division conducted a survey of 28 Weatherization participants.
The results of the survey were very positive. To the question of
quality of work performed and materials used, 91% responded that
it was very satisfactory, and 9% responded that they were less than
satisfied, 92% felt that the staff was helpful in answering questions
and that the program was explained well , only 8% were partially satis-
fied. All participants surveyed felt that their home was more com-
fortable after Weatherization services.
3. Staff Qualifications
a. The Weatherization Coordinator has been with the Division for three
(3) years. Prior to taking the current position, the Weatherization
Coordinator has worked with all programs within the Division in the
area of contracts and grants.
Experience in administering the program includes ordering
materials, overseeing and processing applications, verifi-
cation of income, scheduling jobs for crew, supervision of
crew members, processing monthly reports, etc.
b. The Accountant has been with the Division for two (2) years
working in the Fiscal Management Unit. The Accountant under-
stands all aspects of the financial management of the Weather-
ization funding, and prepares all financial reports for the
Department of Energy.
c. Larimer County Weatherization staff have been operating the
Weatherization Program with contract labor for the last two
(2) years. The Weatherization Coordinator for Larimer County
is responsible for administering the program, ordering materials,
estimation and inspection, working with the contractors in
setting up jobs, application processing and verification of
income, processing monthly reports, etc.
The Accountant for the Division takes care of fiscal reporting
for the program, and is responsible for all aspects of fiscal
management for the Weatherization Program funds.
4. Volunteers
The Division currently uses the volunteers of the Senior Aide Program
for outreach. There are 17 Senior Aide stations located throughout
the county. The Senior Aide stations are operated by Senior Aide
Coordinators (who are citizen volunteers) and their volunteers. The
Senior Aide stations provide a multitude of services to seniors and
the community including outreach and referral , dissemination of infor-
• mation, transportation, etc. The Coordinators specifically assist
in application taking for the Weatherization Program and other pro-
grams in the rural areas for senior citizens.
E. Budget Information
Attached are budget information forms.
WELD COUNTY
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PERSONNEL OF WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM
EXISTING ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGRAM: ( Include all personnel paid with DOE funds,
CETA, volunteers , etc. , salary of each position, and location where each
crew works) :
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Accountant Weatherization Coordinator
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Joint Venture Larimer Crews
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