HomeMy WebLinkAbout20030235.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR WELD COUNTY
YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS, AMERICORPS PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZE
CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Federal Assistance
for the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps, Americorps Program, from the County of
Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
on behalf of the Department of Human Services, to the Governor's Commission on Community
Service, commencing September 1, 2003, and ending September 1, 2006, with further terms
and conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Application for Federal Assistance for the Weld County Youth
Conservation Corps, Americorps Program, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of
Human Services, to the Governor's Commission on Community Service be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of January, A.D., 2003.
BO D OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WEL OUNTY, COLORADO
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2003-0235
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PART I - FACESHEET
APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE 1.TYPE OF SUBMISSION:
Application E Non-Construction
2.DATE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATION FOR 3.a.DATE RECEIVED BY STATE: 3.b.STATE APPLICATION IDENTIFIER:
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
(CNCS):
4.a.DATE RECEIVED BY CNS: 4.b.CNS GRANT NUMBER:
January 3] , 2003
5.APPLICANT INFORMATION
LEGAL NAME: NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PROJECT DIRECTOR OR OTHER PERSON
Board of Weld County Commissioners TO BE CONTACTED ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS APPLICATION(give area codes):
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Weld Co u n t_v
ADDRESS(give street address,city,county,state and zip code): NAME: Ted A. Long
PO Box 1805 TELEPHONE NUMBER:( 970 ) 353-3800 ext 3400
]55] N 17th Ave FAX NUMBER:(970 ) 356-3975
INTERNET ADDRESS: tlong@co.weld.co. us
Greeley, Weld, CO 80632
6.EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(E/N): 7.a. TYPE OF APPLICANT;(enter appropriate letter in box)
814 I - 16 10 I 0 I 0 18 I ] 13 A, State H.Independent School District
B. County I. State Controlled Institution of Higher Learning
8.TYPE OF APPLICATION(Check appropriate box): C. Municipal J. Private University
®NEw ❑NEW/PREVIOUS GRANTEE D. Township K. Indian Tribe
E. Interstate L. Individual
['CONTINUATION ❑AMENDMENT F. Intermunicipal M.Profit Organization
G. Special District N.Private Non-Profit Organization
If Revision.enter appropriate letter(s)in box(es): O. Other(specify)
7.b. CNS APPLICANT CHARACTERISTICS
A. Augmentation: ❑ B. Budget Revision 0
Enter appropriate code in each blank: 3 5 17,
C.No-Cost Extension:0 to
9. NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY:
D. Other(apech below):0 Corporation for National and Community Service
10. CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER: 11.a.TITLE OF APPLICANT'S PROJECT:
914 0 0 6 Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)
Name ofProgratn ttAmeriCorps*State&National Direct
12. AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT(List Cities,Counties,States,etc.): 11.b. CNCS PROGRAM INITIATIVE(IF ANY):
Weld County, CO
13.PROPOSED PROJECT: START DATE: September y, 2003 END DATE: September 2006
14.ESTIMATED FUNDING: Check applicable box: Yr 1:lit Yr.2:❑ or Yr 3:❑ 15. IS APPLICATION SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE
a.FEDERAL 3 ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
153,600 a. YES. THIS PREAPPLICATION/APPLICATION WAS MADE AVAILABLE
b.APPLICANT $ 62,333. 55 W I A funds TO THE STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESSS FOR
40,000 Program Income REVIEW ON:
c.STATE $ DATE
b. NO. IR1 PROGRAM IS NOT COVERED BY E.O.12372
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d.LOCAL $
0 OR PROGRAM HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED BY STATE FOR
REVIEW
e.OTHER
16. IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBT?
f.TOTAL $ ❑ YES If"Yes,"attach an explanation. ®NO
255,933. 55
17. TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, ALL DATA IN THIS APPLICATION/PREAPPLICATION ARE TRUE AND CORRECT.THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN DULY
AUTHORIZED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE APPLICANT AND THE APPLICANT WILL COMPLY WITH THE ATTACHED ASSURANCES IF THE ASSISTANCE IS AWARDED.
a. TYPED NAME OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: b.TITLE: Chair c.TELEPHONE NUMBER:
Dav 'd E Long Board of Weld County Commissioners (970) 336-7204x420)
d. SIGNA FAUTFTRIZED P NTATIVE: e.DATE SIGNED:
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Modified Standard Form 424-NSS
,7A03-O35
PART II - ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
ASSURANCE SIGNATURE NOTE: Sign this form and include in the application.
SIGNATURE: By signing this assurances page, you certify that you agree to
perform all actions and support all intentions in the Assurances
section.
Organization Name: Board of Weld County Commissioners
Project Name: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps(WCYCC)
Name and Title of Authorized Representative: D v i d E. Long, C ha i r
Signature: 1 j e).�.i1 ( �
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Date: � �-aOt%3 -
CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE NOTE: Sign this form and include in the application.
Before you start: Before completing certification,please read
the Certification Instructions.
SIGNATURE: By signing this Certification page, you certify that you agree to
perform all actions and support all intentions in the Certification
sections of this application. The three Certifications are:
O Certification: Debarment,Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters
O Certification: Drug-Free Workplace
O Certification: Lobbying Activities
Legal Applicant: Board of Weld County Commissioners
Project Name: Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC)
Name and Title of Authorized Representative: D d E. Long, Chair
Signature: o E`X
Date: -;;&-9.003
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H. ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions: By signing and submitting this application, as the duly authorized representative of the applicant, you certify
that the applicant will comply with the Assurances and Certifications described below.
a) inability to certify
Your inability to provide the assurances and certifications listed below will not necessarily result in denial of a grant. You must
submit an explanation of why you cannot do so. We will consider your explanation in determining whether to enter into this
transaction. However,your failure to furnish an explanation will disqualify your application.
b) Erroneous certification or assurance
The assurances and certifications are material representations of fact upon which we rely in determining whether to enter into this
transaction. If we later determine that you knowingly submitted an erroneous certification or assurance, in addition to other
remedies available to the federal government,we may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
c) Notice of error in certification or assurance
You must provide immediate written notice to us if at any time you learn that a certification or assurance was erroneous when
submitted or has become erroneous because of changed circumstances.
d) Definitions
The terms"covered transaction","debarred","suspended","ineligible","lower tier covered transaction","participant","person",
"primary covered transaction","principal","proposal",and"voluntarily excluded"as used in this clause,have the meanings set
out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. An applicant shall be considered
a"prospective primary participant in a covered transaction" as defined in the rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You
may contact us for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
e) Certification requirement for subgrant agreements
You agree by submitting this proposal that if we approve your application you shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier
covered transaction with a person who is debarred,suspended declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in
this covered transaction,unless authorized by us.
f) Certification inclusion in subgrant agreements
You agree by submitting this proposal that you will include the clause titled"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension.
Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions,"provided by us,without modification,in all lower tier
covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
g) Certification of subgrant principals
You may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower-tier covered transaction that is not debarred,suspended,
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless you know that the certification is erroneous. You may
decide the method and frequency by which you determine the eligibility of your principals. You may,but are not required to,
check the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurernent Programs.
h) Non-certification in subgrant agreements
If you knowingly enter into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended,debarred,ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the federal government, we may
terminate this transaction for cause or default.
i) Prudent person standard
Nothing contained in the foregoing may be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good
faith the assurances and certifications required. Your knowledge and information is not required to exceed that which is normally
possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.
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ASSURANCES
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant.I certify.to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant:
• Hac the legal authority to apply for federal assistance, and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including
funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of program costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of
• the program described in this application.
• Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the state, through any
authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records.books,papers.or documents related to the award:
and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
• Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain.
• Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
• Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for
merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's
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Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F).
• Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race.color,or national origin;(b)Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 3685-1686).which prohibits discrimination
on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-6107),which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as
amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis
of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. 290dd-3 and
290ee-3).as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abusepatient records;(h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing of housing;
(i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended; and(j) the
requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application.
• Will comply,or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons
displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all
interests in real property acquired for program purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases.
• Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities of
employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
• Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act(40
U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding
labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements.
• Will comply, if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection
Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to
purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more.
• Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91-190) and Executive
Order(EO) 11514;(b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to ED 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO
11990; (d)evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e)assurance of program consistency
with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451
et seq.);(f)conformity of federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air
Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974. as amended (P.L. 93-523); and (h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93-205).
• Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
• Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
as amended (16 U.S.C.470),EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and
Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16U.S.C.469a-1 et seq.).
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• Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research. development, and related
activities supported by this award of assistance.
• Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L. 89.544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining
to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by
this award of assistance.
• Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§480I et seq.) which prohibits the use of
lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
• Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,as
amended,and OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States.Local Governments,and Nor-Profit Organizations.
• Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application guidelines,
and policies governing this program.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification—Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters
This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549,Debarment and Suspension,34 CFR Part 85,Section
85.510,Participants'responsibilities.
A. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that neither the applicant
nor its principals:
• Is presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions •
by any federal department or agency.
• Has, within a three-year period preceding this application, been convicted of, or had an adverse civil judgment entered in
connection with, fraud or other criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public
(federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction or records, making false statements, or
receiving stolen property.
• Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (federal, state or local) with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(I)(b)of this certification,and
• Has not, within a three-year period preceding this application, had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local)
terminated for cause or default;
B. If you are unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,you must attach an explanation to this application.
Certification—Drug-Free Workplace
This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, 34 CFR Part 85, Subpart F. The
'regulations require certification by grantees,prior to award,that they will maintain a drug-free workplace.The certification set out below is
a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant.False certification or
violation of the certification may be grounds for suspension of payments. suspension or termination of grants, or government-wide
suspension or debarment(see 34 CFR Part 85,Section 85.615 and 85.620).
As the duly authorized representative of the grantee,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the grantee will provide a drug-
free workplace by:
A. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a
controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
B. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about—
• the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,
• the grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
• any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs,and
• the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
C. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required
by paragraph(A);
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D. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (A) that. as a condition of employment under the grant, the
employee will:
• abide by the terms of the statement,and
• notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days
after such conviction.
E. Notifying us within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph(D)from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice
of such conviction;
F. Taking one of the following actions,within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph(D),with respect to any employee who
is so convicted—
• Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee,up to and including termination;or
• Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such
purposes by a federal,state,or local health.law enforcement,or other appropriate agency;
G. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(A)through(F).
Certification—Lobbying Activities
As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,as the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my
knowledge and belief,that:
• No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of'any cooperative
agreement,or modification of any federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement;
• If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting
to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
applicant will submit Standard Form-ILL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions;
• The applicant will require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at
all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients will certify and disclose accordingly.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
WELD COUNTY YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS
STATEMENT OF NEED
Issues such as the increased need for parks/open space, positive youth development opportunities for
the County's growing at risk youth population, and increased service opportunities for youth have all been
identified as needs in Weld County. The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC), through its
existing relationships with local communities, agencies and community and faith based organizations is
able to provide services to meet the needs in these areas.
The City of Greeley's quality of life ballot issue, approved by voters in the 2002 election, identified and
approved numerous projects which will benefit Greeley and Weld County residents. Included in this
initiative are the development of 15 new parks, improvement of existing parks, creation of new recreation
trails, the development of a new museum, and the renovation of the City's pools.
Regarding the at risk youth population in Weld County, the recent"Kids Count in Colorado" report
stated, "While the economic climate in Weld County improved over the last decade, Greeley continues to
experience challenges to the health and well being of children." Statistics from the Uniform Crime Report
paint a similarly distressing picture. Based upon the Victimization Ratio in this report, it would be safer to
live in New York City or Los Angeles than to live in Greeley. Although Weld County is a rural county,
approximately 4,004 square miles in size, an OMNI Institute report for July-October 2000 shows that Weld
County ranks 2o°only to Denver County in the number of juveniles committed to the Department of Youth
Corrections. Compounding these issues, figures from the 2000 census show that Weld County has a
higher poverty rate and a lower median household income than other front range counties. Based upon the
per capita information identified in the census, Weld County and its communities have become eligible for
financial assistance from the Economic Development Administration.
The Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision study , and subsequent information identified by
Task Forces, show that mentoring and conflict resolution are needed for both the elementary and older
youth in the County.
ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS NEED
The WCYCC meets each of the above identified needs through crew based service learning projects
that enable at-risk youth ages 17-25 the opportunity to provide valuable service to their communities. The
WCYCC provides these youth the means to acquire valuable job and leadership skills through service
projects that have a lasting and visible benefit to their community. These include: environmental projects
such as work in parks, construct/maintain trails, plant trees and protect existing saplings; human needs
projects such as providing services to local community and faith based organizations, improving low
income neighborhoods, and historical preservation projects; and education services to provide tutoring and
conflict resolution assistance to elementary schools that have a high number of at risk students.
Corps member development activities include GED prep, citizenship training, conflict resolution, first aid,
HIV awareness, diversity, Journaling/ reflection components, and team building activities.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
The WCYCC continues to make a positive impact on the development of corps members into productive
citizens, while providing local governments, agencies, and community and faith based organizations of
Weld County a valuable resource for meeting their needs.
Through participation in the project and corp member development activities, members become more
productive and engaged citizens. They will develop connections to their community and an understanding
of their responsibilities as citizens. In addition to the job skills acquired, training provides them with the
ability to learn their rights and responsibilities as citizens and thereby become contributing members of the
community, rather than a statistic in the juvenile arrest and conviction rates.
By utilizing the WCYCC, communities and project sponsors save money. By using the 2001-2002
corps, project sponsors saved over$80,000 in costs. Additionally, through collaboration efforts, the
WCYCC is able to benefit Weld County communities in obtaining funds for the development and
improvement of parks, trails, open space etc.
Head Start Programs operated throughout Weld County and the youth they serve will have safer, better
maintained facilities. At risk elementary age youth, their teachers and schools will benefit from the tutoring,
conflict resolution, and other services provided by corps members.
SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND OUTCOMES
CORP MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
The WCYCC targets services to high risk youth. The WCYCC places high risk youth in a productive
environment eight hours a day, five days a week for one year and assists those youth in obtaining their
GED, valuable work skills (both hard and soft) and a connection to their community that they lacked prior to
their participation. The most recent corps served a total of sixteen youth during the past corps year. These
youth included 12 youth who did not have a GED or diploma upon entry, 13 who had law violations, 10
who were on probation, and 7 who were single parents. All but three of the members attained their GED
and all but one individual was able to satisfactorily complete their probation requirements. The WCYCC
provides its members the means to acquire valuable job skills as well as to become a contributing
members of the community. Members are required to participate in conflict resolution, citizenship, team
building, and other activities which assist them in becoming better workers and better citizens.
PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Service projects are completed primarily in the public sector. During the past corps year, the WCYCC
completed over 28,000 hours of service for the communities and agencies in Weld County. The majority of
these hours were spent in service to the City of Greeley working on environmental projects such as trail
work, tree planting and preservation, improving existing parks and public recreation facilities, and historical
preservation projects. Included in the total hours of service were approximately 2,500 hours of human
needs volunteer projects to community-based organizations, non profit organizations, and faith based
organizations, and over 1,000 hours improving the classrooms and facilities at Headstart sites throughout
the County
Corps members spent one day per week during the school year (Friday) working with at risk
elementary school youth in District 6 elementary schools. This work included assisting teachers with
projects, one-on-one reading with students (including youth needing bi-lingual assistance), working with
youth on math skills, mentoring youth, structured games on playgrounds, etc. The WCYCC also
volunteers time to assist senor citizens in crisis. Past projects have included assisting in the renovation of
a senior center in Hill--Park, and other projects requested by the Weld County Area on Aging.
In addition to helping the at risk youth meeting the unmet needs of communities and agencies, the
WCYCC benefits local Weld County communities in obtaining funds to develop/improve parks, trails, open
space etc. The State's Great Outdoors Colorado Program provides local communities additional grant
points for including a local corps in their project. The WCYCC was included in a recently approved GOCO
grant to the Town of Frederick and is one of the partners in the St. Vrain Valley Trails and Open Lands
Legacy proposal submitted by the Board of Weld County Commissioners. This proposal includes local
communities such as the City of Dacono, Town of Erie, Town of Firestone, and the Town of Frederick. The
WCYCC is currently in collaboration with the Town of Milliken in their Hillsboro Skate Park proposal, and
the Town of Erie in their Miners Park proposal.
COST BENEFIT
The cost to the State of Colorado to incarcerate one youth is approximately $50,000 per year. For
what it would cost the State to house two of the corps youth, the WCYCC could fund a corps. National
studies have shown that for every dollar spent on corps, there is a $1.83 return on investment and this
does not include intangibles such as increased employability of members or the reduced/deferred
incidences of crime. In addition to these benefits, by utilizing the WCYCC to meet their needs, project
sponsors save money.
PROGRAM NARRATIVE
PROGRAM DESIGN
NEEDS AND SERVICES ACTIVITIES
NEEDS
Issues such as the increased need for parks/open space, positive youth development opportunities for
the County's growing at risk youth population, and increased service opportunities for youth have all been
identified as needs in Weld County. The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps (WCYCC), through its
existing relationships with local communities, agencies and community and faith based organizations is
able to provide services to meet the needs in these areas.
The City of Greeley's quality of life ballot issue, approved by voters in the 2002 election, identified and
approved numerous projects which will benefit Greeley residents as well as the residents Weld County.
Included in this initiative are the development of 15 new parks, the improvement of existing parks, the
creation of new recreation trails, the development of a new museum, and the renovation of the City's pools.
Regarding the at risk youth population in Weld County, the recent"Kids Count in Colorado" report
stated, "While the economic climate in Weld County improved over the last decade, Greeley continues to
experience challenges to the health and well being of children." Statistics from the Uniform Crime Report
paint a similarly distressing picture. Based upon the Victimization Ratio in this report, it would be safer to
live in New York City or Los Angeles than to live in Greeley. Although Weld County is a rural county,
approximately 4,004 square miles in size, an OMNI Institute report for July-October 2000 shows that Weld
County ranks 2nd only to Denver County in the number of juveniles committed to the Department of Youth
Corrections. Compounding these issues, figures from the 2000 census show that Weld County has a
higher poverty rate and a lower median household income than other front range counties. Based upon the
per capita information identified in the census, Weld County and its communities have become eligible for
financial assistance from the Economic Development Administration.
The Weld County Child Care and Youth Supervision study , and subsequent information identified by
Task Forces developed from that survey, show that mentoring and conflict resolution are needed for both
the elementary and older youth in the County.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
The WCYCC meets each of the above identified community needs through crew based service
learning projects that enable at-risk youth ages 17-25 the opportunity to provide valuable service to their
communities. The WCYCC provides its corps members the means to acquire valuable job and leadership
skills through service projects that have a lasting and visible benefit to their community. Each service
project that the WCYCC is involved in meets an identified community need as indicated above. These
projects include: environmental projects for the communities in Weld County such as work in parks,
constructing and maintaining recreational trails, planting trees, and wrapping existing saplings to protect
them from winter cold and to ensure their health; human needs projects such as providing needed services
to local community and faith based organizations such as food box preparation, improving existing
facilities, improving low income neighborhoods, and historical preservation projects in public museums;
and educational services which provide tutoring and conflict resolution assistance to elementary schools
that have a high number of at risk students and providing general assistance tot he teachers in these
schools.
To meet the communities needs for services which address the growing problem of at risk/
disenfranchised youth, the WCYCC specifically targets these youth to become corps members, Youth are
referred to the WCYCC by the juvenile justice system including probation departments, juvenile courts, and
the Senate Bill 94 committee. Additionally, youth on waiting lists for alternative education services, those
who have dropped out of school, or those who were not successful in the traditional educational system
are also recruited for the program.
In addition to the direct services to the community and project sponsors, the WCYCC provides
activities to its corps member which are designed to develop them into more productive and contributing
citizens, The intent is to provide these youth with intensive, comprehensive services which combine
remedial education, classroom instruction and/or self-paced individualized computer aided instruction for
them to obtain their GED as well as to provide relevant workforce skill development activities including life
skills acquisition. These development activities include GED preparation, citizenship training, conflict
resolution, first aid, HIV awareness, diversity, Journaling/reflection components, taking the initiative,
problem solving, critical thinking skills, and team building activities.
ACCOMPLISHMENT IN PROPOSED ACTIVITY AREAS
"The mission of the Weld County Youth Conservation Corps is to perform valuable community service
projects that meet the environmental and human needs for the urban and rural communities of Weld
County that would otherwise not be provided, and to utilize service as a method for strengthening the
bonds that bind communities together." To meet this mission statement, the WCYCC has been performing
service in the public sector in the areas identified as a public need since 1993. As an example, during the
past corps year, the WCYCC completed over 28,000 hours of service for the communities and agencies in
Weld County. The majority of these hours were spent in service to the City of Greeley working on
environmental projects such as trail work, tree planting and preservation, improving existing parks and
public recreation facilities, and historical preservation projects in the city's museums. WCYCC members
also worked on and completed trail improvement and general maintenance projects at The National
Grasslands which is located in the northeast portion of the County. Included in the total hours of service
were approximately 2,500 hours of human needs volunteer projects to community-based, non-profit and
faith based organizations, and over 1,000 hours improving the classrooms and facilities at Headstart sites
throughout the County. Examples of the human needs projects include assisting in the renovation of a
senior center, assisting low income senior citizens in relocating to better housing, landscaping projects at a
local women's shelter, and food packaging and renovation services at Catholic Charities.
Corps members also spent one day per week during the school year(Friday) working with at risk
elementary school youth in District 6 elementary schools. This work included assisting teachers with
projects, one-on-one reading with students (including youth needing bi-lingual assistance), working with
youth on math skills, mentoring youth, structured games on playgrounds, etc.
In addition to helping at risk youth meet the unmet needs of communities and agencies, the
WCYCC benefitted local Weld County communities in obtaining funds to develop/improve parks, trails,
open space etc. The State's Great Outdoors Colorado Program provides local communities additional
grant points for including a local corps in their project. The WCYCC was included in a recently approved
GOCO grant to the Town of Frederick and is one of the partners in the St. Vrain Valley Trails and Open
Lands Legacy proposal (recently approved for funding) submitted by the Board of Weld County
Commissioners. This proposal includes local communities such as the City of Dacono, Town of Erie, Town
of Firestone, and the Town of Frederick. The WCYCC is currently in collaboration with the Town of Milliken
in their Hillsboro Skate Park proposal, and the Town of Erie in their Miners Park proposal.
INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY
As previously stated, the WCYCC works on service projects to meet the identified needs of
communities, agencies, and community and faith based organizations in Weld County. Needs have been
identified by each local community or agency and the WCYCC provides service to these entities through its
crew based program.
The overall design of the WCYCC, as well as the its project focus areas are approved by the Weld
County Workforce Development Board and the Weld County Workforce Development Board Youth
Council. The Board and Council are comprised of community and business leaders from throughout the
County and includes representation from County government, the City of Greeley parks and recreation,
school districts, post secondary education,juvenile justice, and community based organizations.The
Board and Council have and continue to be actively involved and supportive of the WCYCC.
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT
The WCYCC targets services to high risk youth. The WCYCC places high risk youth in a productive
environment eight hours a day, five days a week for one year and assists those youth in obtaining their
GED, valuable work skills (both hard and soft) and a connection to their community that they lacked prior to
their participation. The most recent corps served a total of sixteen youth during the past corps year. These
youth included 12 youth who did not have a GED or diploma upon entry, 13 who had law violations, 10
who were on probation, and 7 who were single parents. All but three of the members attained their GED
and all but one individual was able to satisfactorily complete their probation requirements. The WCYCC
provides its members the means to acquire valuable job skills as well as to become a contributing
members of the community. Members are required to participate in conflict resolution, citizenship, team
building, and other activities which assist them in becoming better workers and better citizens.
Development activities include GED preparation, citizenship training, conflict resolution, first aid, HIV
awareness, diversity, Journaling/reflection components, taking the initiative, problem solving, critical
thinking skills, and team building activities.
Project specific training is provided by the project sponsor prior to actually beginning work on the
project. The type of training provided would vary based upon the type of work to be done and the existing
level of knowledge of the crew members. Projects that consist of skills previously acquired by crew
members would not require additional training. Training would include an overview of the project goals,
how the project effects the community and the people/environment of that community, the safe operation
of equipment, specific processes to be taken, and any technical aspects of the work that is specific to the
project. Project sponsors are required to provide any technical training or specific job requirements to both
the crew members and the crew leader. Environmental projects include environmental training which is
provided by the WCYCC and is based upon existing curriculum entitled "Colorado Outdoor Odyssey".
Each crew member is provided the opportunity to develop individual leadership through the
coordination of activities, serving in team leader capacities on projects, and in developing projects
RECRUITMENT
The WCYCC will recruit 12 full time members and anticipates that the crew will be diverse in gender
and ethnicity. The WCYCC is committed to ensure that its crew members reflect the ethnic diversity of
Weld County and include at risk/disenfranchised youth. In addition to utilizing the national data base to
identify potential members, the WCYCC recruits high risk disenfranchised youth for members. To meet the
communities needs for services which address the growing problem of at risk/disenfranchised youth, the
WCYCC targets this type of youth to be corps members. Youth are referred to the WCYCC by the juvenile
justice system including probation, juvenile courts, and Senate Bill 94. Other referral sources include youth
on waiting lists for alternative education services, youth who have dropped out of school, or those who
were not successful in the traditional educational system. Since 1993, the WCYCC has focused on
providing opportunities for at risk youth to become more attached to their community through the provision
of services that benefit the community and through development activities that provides them with an
understanding of their role as citizens. Youth who lack a high school diploma or GED upon entry will be
required to agree to work towards and obtain their GED prior to the end of the program year.
MEMBER SUPPORT
The first two weeks of the crew year will consist of member orientation, initial team building activities,
first aid, conflict resolution, diversity training, an overview of the history of the WCYCC and the corps
movement in Colorado, and initial meetings with various project sponsors. Training and corps member
development activities will be ongoing throughout the crew year. As discussed previously, the WCYCC
provides its members the means to acquire valuable job skills as well as to become a contributing
members of the community. Members will be required to continue to participate in conflict resolution,
citizenship, team building, and other activities which assist them in becoming better workers and better
citizens.
Project specific training will be provided by the project sponsor prior to the commencement of work on
the project. The type of training provided will vary based upon the type of work to be done and the level of
knowledge of the crew members. Projects that consist of skills previously acquired by crew members
would not require additional training. Training includes an overview of the project goals, how the project
effects the community and the people/environment of that community, the safe operation of equipment,
specific processes to be taken, and any technical aspects of the work that is specific to the project. Project
sponsors are required to provide any technical training or specific job requirements to both the crew
members and the crew leader. Environmental projects include environmental training which is provided by
the WCYCC and is based upon existing curriculum entitled "Colorado Outdoor Odyssey".
Each crew member will be provided the opportunity to develop individual leadership through the
coordination of activities, serving in team leader capacities on projects, and in developing projects. This
responsibility will rotate between crew members and the WCYCC crew leader and team leader will assist
each member in the acquiring the skills needed for them to be successful.
CITIZENSHIP
Through the delivery of services that meet the identified and unmet needs of local communities,
agencies, and community and faith based organizations crew members acquire a sense of their civic
responsibility. The WCYCC's crew member development activities combined with structured citizenship
training provides crew members the ability to gain an appreciation for their community and their role as
citizens. Through service provided at a variety of work projects, interaction with project sponsors, and the
development activities which are designed to improve corps members as individuals and citizens,
members acquire an attachment to their community that they did not have prior to their participation.
Through the combination of all of these activities the goal of the WCYCC is for the members to have less
involvement in gangs, fewer incidences of crime, and less recidivism because of the positive alternatives
they experience in their lives and thereby be better citizens.
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPING COMMUNITY RESOURCES
As one of the original youth corps in Colorado, the WCYCC has been providing needed services to the
local communities, agencies, and the community and faith based organizations of Weld County since
1993. Through projects for organizations that provide; services to battered women, rape hotline services,
food banks, homeless shelters, economically disadvantaged pre-school youth programs, adult literacy
programs, and more, the WCYCC has allowed those organizations to take the money that they would have
normally had to pay for the services received and use it for direct client services, thereby increasing the
organizations capacity to serve those in need.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The WCYCC has existing partnerships with the communities of Weld County and the community
based and faith based organizations that provide services in those communities. As stated earlier in this
proposal, the WCYCC has developed partnerships within the community which allows us to provide
services in all of the stated needs areas. Most recently, the WCYCC collaborated with the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Greeley in a Homeland Security grant designed to provide cultural diversity
literacy training to at risk elementary youth.
CAPACITY BUILDING
As previously stated, through the provision of services to the local communities, agencies, and the
community and faith based organizations of Weld County the WCYCC increases the capacity of the
organizations to serve those in need. By utilizing the WCYCC, local communities are able to provide the
citizens of Weld County improved parks, more recreational trails, and improved facilities. The WCYCC
allows project sponsors to get more for less.
To help increase the capacity of the WCYCC, we are a member corps of the Colorado Youth Corps
Association (CYCA). Through this affiliation the WCYCC is able to provide service on projects funded
through the Great Outdoor Colorado (primarily on trails) and at state parks through projects negotiated by
the CYCA.
SUSTAINABILITY
The State's Great Outdoors Colorado Program provides local communities additional grant points for
including a local corps in their project. The WCYCC collaborates with local Weld County communities in
these grants to assist them in obtaining the funds to develop/improve parks, trails, open space etc. By
being included in these grants, the WCYCC is able to generate program income for the service provided.
The WCYCC was included in a recently approved GOCO grant to the Town of Frederick and is one of the
partners in the St. Vrain Valley Trails and Open Lands Legacy proposal (recently approved for funding)
submitted by the Board of Weld County Commissioners. This proposal includes local communities such as
the City of Dacono, Town of Erie, Town of Firestone, and the Town of Frederick. The WCYCC is currently
in collaboration with the Town of Milliken in their Hillsboro Skate Park proposal, and the Town of Erie in
their Miners Park proposal.
ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY
ABILITY TO PROVIDE SOUND PROGRAMMATIC AND FISCAL OVERSIGHT
Employment Services of Weld County, a department of the Weld County Government, has been
operating federal and state funded employment and training programs for 30 years and has extensive
experience with program design, implementation, delivery, evaluation and financial management. The
official grant recipient for all is the Board of Weld County Commissioners. Grant management is provided
by the Weld County Division of Human Services, Employment Service of Weld County. Fiscal oversight for
all programs operated by the Division is provided by the Divisions Fiscal officer There have been no audit
exceptions with any programs operated under Employment Services over the 30 years of its existence.
Many of our programs have been recognized as models for program implementation across the state.
Programs currently operated by Employment Services include Wagner-Peyser basic labor exchange
services, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Programs for youth, adults, and Dislocated Workers, a National
Emergency Grant for dislocated workers, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program,
the Employment First Food Stamp Job Search Program, and the Welfare-to-Work Program. Oversight for
all programs operated by Employment Services is provided by the Weld County Workforce Development
Board. This board is comprised of leaders in the community from the public and private arenas.
PLANS FOR MONITORING HOST SITES
The Weld County Youth Conservation Corps is a crew based model and work is done by the entire
crew at project sponsor sites. Prior to the crew beginning work at any site, the WCYCC team leader and
crew leader meet with the project sponsor and conduct a site visit to evaluate the scope of work, project
description, and project priorities. Additionally, site safety, training requirements, communication protocol
and other areas are evaluated. Monitoring is done on a daily basis by the crew leader, and at least weekly
by the WCYCC team leader.
EXPERIENCE IN OR ABILITY TO ADMINISTER FEDERAL GRANT
As stated earlier, the Weld County Division of Human Service, Employment Services of Weld County
has 30 years of experience in the administration of federally funded grants. Weld County Government,
including the Weld County Division of Human Services and the programs operated by Employment
Services are subject to an annual A-133 audit. The County also provides for independent audits of the
programs operated under the Division and Employment Services.
ROLES OF KEY STAFF PERSONS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM
The WCYCC is comprised of three staff positions. These include the Corps Director, Youth Team
Leader, and Crew leader. The Youth Team Leader and Crew Leader are directly supervised by the Corps
Director. The Corps Director is also the Special Programs Coordinator for Employment Services of Weld
County and provides general and administrative oversight for all employment and training programs
operated by the agency. The Director has over 12 years of experience in grant and program development,
administration and operation including the WCYCC, WIA youth, adult and dislocated worker programs, the
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and the Welfare to Work program.
Approximately 20% of the Directors time is spent on corps activities. The Youth Team Leader also
provides supervision for the Crew Leader and 405 of his time is spent on corps activities which include
projects development, preparing and conducting weekly training for crew members, and project after action
and report preparation activities. The Crew Leader spends 100% of his time in the direct supervision of
crew members and the day to day operation of the corps. The Weld County Division of Human Services
Fiscal Officer reports directly to the Executive Director of the Division and provides fiscal oversight and
fiscal management for the program.
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TRACK RECORD OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS AN ORGANIZATION
The WCYCC has been providing needed environmental, human needs, neighborhood improvement
and youth development services to the local communities, agencies, and the community and faith based
organizations of Weld County for the past ten years. The Weld County Division of Human Services,
Employment Services has been providing youth development and employment and training activities for 30
years. The service design of Employment Services has been recognized as a leader in the State and was
the impetus behind the structure for the Colorado Workforce Centers. The delivery system for youth
development services, specifically in the areas of basic skills and GED preparation, have been nationally
recognized for their innovation and effectiveness.
PLANS OR SYSTEMS FOR SELF-ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, AND CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
The WCYCC continually assesses its effectiveness in the delivery of services to its projects sponsors
and the effect that it has on its corps members. Project evaluations completed by project sponsors rate the
quality of work, the benefit to the sponsor, the cost savings, and an overall evaluation of the crews
effectiveness. Evaluations also include the number of hours of service provided, the amount of services
delivered. Member development evaluation includes the number of members obtaining their GED, the
number of members who continue to post secondary education, and the whether the youth who participate
in this project have less involvement in gangs, fewer incidences of crime, and less recidivism because of
the positive alternatives they experience in their lives;
BUDGET/COST EFFECTIVENESS
COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND SUPPORT FORM OTHER FUNDING SOURCES
Support for the WCYCC will be built through the continued provision of needed services to the
communities and agencies in Weld County. The WCYCC believes that delivering quality services that
meet an identified need is the best marketing tool. The WCYCC will concentrate on building funding
support through collaborative efforts within the community and increasing the ability to provide services to
CYCA sponsors.
MATCH COMMITMENT
Commitments for the WCYCC will come from the following sources:
WIA Youth - Cash $54,254.19 Covers the grantee share for personnel expenses, fringe benefits,
Staff and member travel, equipment, supplies, staff and member
training, evaluation, other program costs, and administrative and
indirect costs..
Program Income - Cash $40,000.00 (Estimated) Income generated from project services for the local
communities of Weld County (paid at$5 to $8 per service hour)(State
negotiated projects pay approximately $5,000 a crew week). Funds
will pay the grantee share for member living allowances and member
support costs.
PART VI- BUDGET FORM
AMERICORPS PROGRAM OPERATING GRANTS
Use this budget form ONLY if you are applying for AmeriCorps funding under the AmeriCorps Program Operating Grants
pool. DO NOT use this form if you are applying for AmeriCorps funding under the AmeriCorps Education Award Only
Grants pool-those applicants should use the Part VI-Budget Form for AmeriCorps Education Award Only Grants.
Section I. Program Operating Costs
A. Personnel Expenses
Position/title Qty Annual Salary %Time Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Crew Leader 1 $25,766.27 100% $25,766.27 $17,263.40 $8,502.87
Team Leader 1 $29,871.26 40% $11,948.50 $8,005.49 $3,943.01
Director 1 $43,454.32 20% $8,690.86 $0.00 $8,690.86
Totals $46,405.63 $25,268.89 $21,136.74
B. Personnel Fringe Benefits
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Crew Leader fringe rate @ 28%of total amount $7,214.56 $4,833.75 $2,380.81
Team Leader fringe rate @ 28%of total amount $3,345.58 $2,241.54 $1,104.04
Director fringe rate @ 28%of total amount $2,433.45 $0.00 S2,433.45
Totals $12,993.59 $7,075.29 S5,918.30
C. 1. Staff Travel
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Corporation Mandatory Training 1 person-training in New Orleans $2,000.00 $1,200.00 $800.00
Totals $2,000.00 $1,200.00 $800.00
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C. 2. Member Travel
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Transportation to Project sites, $1.43 per mile(includes cost of van,
Training,ail Corps Day,etc gas,maintenance)x 11,000 miles $15,730.00 $0.00 $15,730.00
Totals $15,730.00 $0.00 $15,730.00
D. Equipment
Item/Purpose Qty Unit Cost Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
E. Supplies
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Uniforms/Member equipment/ 12 members x$200 per person $2,400.00 $1,150.85 $1,249.15
Safety equipment/etc
Totals $2,400.00 $1,150.85 $1,249.15
F. Contractual and Consultant Services
Purpose Calculation Daily Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Rate
N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
G. 1. Staff Training
Purpose Calculation Daily Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Rate
State Commission Tng,CYCA No cost to program $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Tng, Local project Site Tng
Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
G. 1. AmeriCorps Member Training
Purpose Calculation Daily Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Rate
Basic Skills/GED preparation 6 members @ 1,500 each $10 $9,000.00 $0.00 $9,000.00
1s`Aid,Conflict resolution, 1"Aid Tng 12 members @
leadership,Aids Awareness,etc $35 per member $420.00 $0.00 $420.00
Totals $9,420.00 $0.00 $9,420.00
H. Evaluation
Purpose Calculation Daily Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Rate
N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
I. Other Program Operating Costs
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL CNCS SHARE FOR SECTION I: $34,695.03
TOTAL GRANTEE SHARE FOR SECTION I: $54,254.19
Section II. AmeriCorps Member Costs
A. Living Allowance
Item #of Allowance #w/o
Members Rate Allowance Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Full Time(1700) 12 9,900 $118,800.00 $100,980.00 $17,820.00
Half Time(900)
Reduced Half Time(675)
Quarter Time(450)
Minimum Time(300)
2n°Year of 2-Year Half-time
Totals $118,800.00 $100,980.00 $17,820.00
B. AmeriCorps Member Support Costs
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
FICA 12 members @ 9,900 x 7.65% $9,088.20 $7,724.97 $1,363.23
Worker's Compensation County is self insured and does not pay
insurance cost.'(see note)
Unemployment Insurance County is self insured and does not pay
insurance cost.'(see note)
Health Care 12 members @ 1,000 per(NASC) $12,000.00 $10,200.00 $1,800.00
Totals $21,088.20 $17,924.97 $3,193.23
Section III. Administrative/Indirect Costs
A. Corporation Fixed Percentage Method
Purpose Calculation Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Corporation Fixed Amount 5%x 153,600 $8,079.36 $0.00 $8,079.36
Totals $8,079.36 $0.00 $8,079.36
B. Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate Method
Cost Type Basis Calculation Rate Rate Total Amount CNCS Share Grantee Share
Claimed
N/A $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Totals $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Matching funds for Sections I and III (Program Operating and administrative/Indirect costs):
Type of Match Source Amount(A)or Estimate(E) Intended Purpose
Cash or In-Kind (Indicate A or E
as well as$$$)
WIA Youth Program Grantee share fr items in
Cash &CSGB funds (A)$62,333.55 Section 1 and III
Matching funds for Section II (AmeriCorps Member Costs):All match for Section II must be non-federal CASH with
the exception of health care,which can be federal.
Source Amount(A)or Estimate(E)
(Indicate A or E as well as$$$)
Fee for service revenue generated from project sponsors(crew
generates$5 per service hour from some project sponsors while (E)40,000.00
other pay fee based upon a crew week)
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
OUTPUT MEASURES -#1
Complete at least one Output Performance Measure for each category(Needs and Service Activities, Member Development, Strengthening Communities, and
Volunteer Generation), each on a separate worksheet. (Check appropriate box fr the category for this Output Measure.)
Category
NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES 0 MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 0 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 0 VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the result/output you expect to AmeriCorps members will provide meaningful service to project sponsors which; improve the environment,
improve or create recreation areas including parks,trails, pools,etc, improve low income neighborhoods,
achieve.
9"' provide tutoring and conflict resolution assistance to at risk elementary school youth,and focus on other
Example:Parents of graders at risk of dropping out of
school will complete a drop out prevention program. human needs projects identified by project sponsors.
2. Describe how you will achieve this Twelve AmeriCorps Members will provide meaningful service to the local communities, agencies,and
result/output. community and faith based organizations in Weld County. Service activities will focus on the identified and
unmet needs of these project sponsors.
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a
drop-out prevention program consisting of sixteen classes
for parents. The class activities will be designed to
provide parents with the skills they need to keep their
children in school.
3. What are the target/standards you will set, AmeriCorps members will provide a minimum of 20,400 of service to project sponsors which meet the
over what time period, that your program must identified needs as outlined in this proposal.
meet in order to be successful?
Example:Parents of 25%of the ninth graders in XYZ
District who are deemed at risk will complete the drop-out
prevention program.
4. How will you measure the results? Corps member time sheets and project tracking logs.
Example:Documentation:Attendance rosters and
instructor certification.
5. Restate the complete performance measure Twelve AmeriCorps members will provide over 20,400 hours of meaningful service to the local
by combining the steps above. This is your communities,agencies,and community and faith based organizations of Weld County through
environmental, human needs, and educational services projects.
performance measure.
Example:Parents of 25%of XYZ District 9`"graders at risk
of dropping out of school complete a drop-out prevention
program implemented by AmeriCorps members.
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
OUTPUT MEASURES -#2 •
Complete at least one Output Performance Measure for each category (Needs and Service Activities, Member
Development, Strengthening Communities, and Volunteer Generation), each on a separate worksheet. (Check appropriate
box fr the category for this Output Measure.)
Category
❑ NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES a MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 0 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 0 VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the result/output you expect to Participation in the member development activities will improve the corps members individual, citizenship,
achieve. N and community interaction skills which will make them better and more productive citizens.
Example:Parents of YO graders at risk of dropping out of
school will complete a drop out prevention program.
2. Describe how you will achieve this Twelve AmeriCorps members will participate in corps member development activities such as GED,team
result/output. building, conflict resolution, citizenship and environmental education classes,first aid, HIV awareness,
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a diversity education,and journaling and reflection activities.
drop-out prevention program consisting of sixteen classes
for parents. The class activities will be designed to
provide parents with the skills they need to keep their
children in school.
3. What are the target/standards you will set, 100%of the AmeriCorps members will complete activities/training in team building,conflict resolution,
over what time period, that your program must citizenship, environmental education,first aid, HIV awareness, diversity education,and participate in
journaling and reflection activities daily. Members who do not possess a GED or high school diploma upon
meet in order to be successful?
entry to he WCYCC will participate in GED preparation activities.
Example:Parents of 25%of the ninth graders in XYZ
District who are deemed at risk will complete the drop-out
prevention program.
4. How will you measure the results? WCYCC training logs,corps member time sheets, and corps member journals.
Example:Documentation:Attendance rosters and
instructor certification.
5. Restate the complete performance measure Twelve AmeriCorps members will participate in corps member development activities designed to improve
by combining the steps above. This is your the corps members individual, citizenship, and community interaction skills which will make them better
and more productive citizens.
performance measure.
Example:Parents of 25%of XYZ District g"graders at risk
of dropping out of school complete a drop-out prevention
program implemented by AmeriCorps members.
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
OUTPUT MEASURES -#3 •
Complete at least one Output Performance Measure for each category (Needs and Service Activities, Member
Development, Strengthening Communities, and Volunteer Generation), each on a separate worksheet. (Check appropriate
box fr the category for this Output Measure.)
•
Category
❑ NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES ❑ MEMBER DEVELOPMENT ® STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES ❑ VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the result/output you expect to By providing meaningful service to project sponsors in the areas of the environment, human needs,
achieve. education services,and member development activities,AmeriCorps members will improve and
strengthen their communities while gaining an understanding of their role and responsibility as citizens.
Example:Parents of 9`„graders at risk of dropping out of
school will complete a drop out prevention program.
2. Describe how you will achieve this Twelve AmeriCorps Members will provide meaningful service to the local communities, agencies, and
result/output. community and faith based organizations in Weld County to enhance their ability to meet the needs of the
citizens of the County.
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a
drop-out prevention program consisting of sixteen classes
for parents. The class activities will be designed to
provide parents with the skills they need to keep their
children in school.
3. What are the target/standards you will set, AmeriCorps members will provide a minimum of 20,400 of service to project sponsors which meet the
over what time period, that your program must identified needs as outlined in this proposal and complete member development activities/training in team
building, conflict resolution,citizenship, environmental education,first aid, HIV awareness, diversity
meet in order to be successful?
education, and participate in journaling and reflection activities daily. Members who do not possess a GED
Example:Parents of 25% of the ninth graders in XYZ
District who are deemed at risk will complete the drop-out or high school diploma upon entry to he WCYCC will participate in GED preparation activities. .
prevention program.
4. How will you measure the results? Corps member time sheets and project tracking logs, member journals,and training logs.
Example:Documentation:Attendance rosters and
instructor certification.
5. Restate the complete performance measure Twelve AmeriCorps members will provide over 20,400 hours of meaningful service to the local
by combining the steps above. This is your communities, agencies, and community and faith based organizations of Weld County through
environmental, human needs, and educational services projects which will improve and strengthen their
performance measure.
communities while at the same time allow the members to gain an understanding of their role and
Example:Parents of 25% of XYZ District 9'"graders at risk
responsibility as citizens.
of dropping out of school complete a drop-out prevention
program implemented by AmeriCorps members.
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
•
OUTPUT MEASURES -#4
Complete at least one Output Performance Measure for each category (Needs and Service Activities, Member Development,
Strengthening Communities, and Volunteer Generation), each on a separate worksheet. (Check appropriate box fr the category
for this Output Measure.)
Category
❑ NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES 0 MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 0 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES ®VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the result/output you expect to achieve. AmeriCorps members will provide meaningful service to project sponsors and will encourage and include
volunteers from other entities to participate in these activities.
Example:Parents of 9'"graders at risk of dropping out of
school will complete a drop out prevention program.
2. Describe how you will achieve this Twelve AmeriCorps Members will provide meaningful service to the local communities,agencies,and
result/output. community and faith based organizations in Weld County and will recruit and encourage additional non-
compensated volunteers to participate in the service activities.
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a drop-
out prevention program consisting of sixteen classes for
parents. The class activities will be designed to provide
parents with the skills they need to keep their children in
school.
3. What are the target/standards you will set, over AmeriCorps members will recruit volunteers to participate in Service activities designed to meet the
what time period, that your program must meet communities needs outlined in this proposal.
in order to be successful?
Example:Parents of 25% of the ninth graders in XYZ District
who are deemed at risk will complete the drop-out
prevention program.
4. How will you measure the results? Volunteer tracking sheets and project tracking logs.
Example:Documentation:Attendance rosters and instructor
certification.
5. Restate the complete performance measure by Twelve AmeriCorps members will provide over 20,400 hours of meaningful service to the local communities,
combining the steps above. This is your agencies, and community and faith based organizations of Weld County through environmental, human needs,
and educational services projects and will encourage and include volunteers from other entities to participate in
performance measure.
these activities.
Example:Parents of 25%of XYZ District 9`"graders at risk
of dropping out of school complete a drop-out prevention
program implemented by AmeriCorps members.
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
INTERMEDIATE-OUTPUT MEASURES - #1
Chose two of your four Output Performance Measures and complete the Intermediate-Outcome Measure worksheet for the two selected,each on a separate worksheet. Intermediate-Outcome
Measures should build upon Output Measure. (Check appropriate box for the category for this Intermediate-Outcome Measure and indicate in the top corner which of the Output Measures you are
building upon-1,2,3,or 4.)
Category Measure # 1
❑NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES ❑MEMBER DEVELOPMENT ❑STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES ❑VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the intermediate-outcome you expect to Completion of service to project sponsors improves the environment, improves/creates recreation areas,
improves low income neighborhoods,and decreases the incidences of problem behavior in the at risk
achieve.
elementary school youth served through the educational activities.
Example: Completion of a drop out prevention program leads to
a decrease in students'behavioral incidents at school.
2. Describe how you will achieve this intermediate- Twelve AmeriCorps Members will provide meaningful service to the local communities, agencies, and
community and faith based organizations in Weld County. Service activities will focus on the identified and
outcome.
unmet needs of these project sponsors.
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a drop-out
prevention program consisting of sixteen classes for parents.
The class activities will be designed to provide parents with the
skills they need to keep their children in school.
3. What are the targets/standards you will set, over Parks, neighborhoods,trails, and recreation sites will have more/improved facilities and project sponsors will
what time period, that your program must meet in rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations.
order to be successful?
Example:Frequency of behavioral incidents among students
whose parents complete the drop out prevention classes will be
at least 10%lower than students who are on a wait list for the
program.
4. How will you measure the results? Project tracking logs and project sponsor evaluations.
Example:Documentation: School records of behavioral incidents.
5. Restate the complete performance measure by Twelve AmeriCorps members will provide meaningful service to the local communities,agencies, and
combining the steps above. This is your community and faith based organizations of Weld County through environmental, human needs,and educational
services projects whereby parks, neighborhoods, trails, and recreation sites will have more/improved facilities
performance measure.
and project sponsors will rate the services received as meeting or exceeding expectations .
Example:Completion of drop out prevention program leads to a
decrease in the frequency of behavioral incidents among
students whose parents complete the drop out prevention
program implemented by AmeriCorps members will be at least
10%lower than that of students whose parents are on the wait
list for the program.
i
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
INTERMEDIATE-OUTPUT MEASURES -#2
Chose two of your four Output Performance Measures and complete the Intermediate-Outcome Measure worksheet for the two selected,each on a separate worksheet Intermediate-Outcome
Measures should build upon Output Measure. (Check appropriate box for the category for this Intermediate-Outcome Measure and indicate in the top corner which of the Output Measures you are
building upon- 1,2,3,or 4.)
Category Measure # 2
0 NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES ❑MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 0 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 0 VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the intermediate-outcome you expect to Participation in the member development activities will increase the corps members ability to see
themselves as productive citizens and they will have a closer connection to their community than they did
achieve.
prior to their participation.
Example: Completion of a drop out prevention program leads to
a decrease in students'behavioral incidents at school.
2. Describe how you will achieve this intermediate- Twelve AmeriCorps members will participate in corps member development activities such as GED,team
building,conflict resolution,citizenship and environmental education classes, first aid, HIV awareness,
outcome.
diversity education, and journaling and reflection activities.
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a drop-out
prevention program consisting of sixteen classes for parents.
The class activities will be designed to provide parents with the
skills they need to keep their children in school.
3. What are the targets/standards you will set, over 100%of AmeriCorps members will complete activities/training that will improve their job and leadership
what time period, that your program must meet in skills and increase their understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
order to be successful?
Example:Frequency of behavioral incidents among students
whose parents complete the drop out prevention classes will be
at least 10% lower than students who are on a wait list for the
program.
4. How will you measure the results? WCYCC training logs, project and environmental training logs, corps member time sheets, and corps
Example:Documentation:School records of behavioral incidents. member journals.
5. Restate the complete performance measure by Twelve AmeriCorps members will participate in corps member development activities that will improve their
combining the steps above. This is your job and leadership skills and increase their understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens and
which will increase their ability to see themselves as productive citizens. Members will have a closer
performance measure.
connection to their community than they did prior to their participation.
Example:Completion of drop out prevention program leads to a
decrease in the frequency of behavioral incidents among
students whose parents complete the drop out prevention
program implemented by AmeriCorps members will be at least
10%lower than that of students whose parents are on the wait
list for the program.
PART V - PERFORMANCE MEASURE WORKSHEETS
END-OUTCOME MEASURES -#1
Chose one of your two Intermediate-Outcome Performance Measures and complete the End-Outcome Measure worksheet for the one selected,each on a separate worksheet. Intermediate-
Outcome Measures should build upon Output Measure. (Check appropriate box for the category for this Intermediate-Outcome Measure and indicate in the top corner which of the Output Measures you
are building upon-1,2,3,or 4.)
Category Measure # 2
❑NEEDS AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES o MEMBER DEVELOPMENT 0 STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES 0 VOLUNTEER GENERATION
Creating Performance Measures OUTPUT LEVEL PERFORMANCE MEASURE
1. Identify the end-outcome you expect to achieve. As a result of participation in the member development activities corps members will have less involvement
Example: Completion of a drop out prevention program leads to in gangs,fewer incidences of crime, and less recidivism because of the positive alternatives they have
a decrease in student drop out rate. experienced in their lives.
2. Describe how you will achieve this end-outcome. Twelve AmeriCorps members will participate in corps member development activities such as GED,team
Example:Five AmeriCorps members will implement a drop-out building, conflict resolution,citizenship and environmental education classes,first aid, HIV awareness,
prevention program consisting of sixteen classes for parents. diversity education, and journaling and reflection activities.
The class activities will be designed to provide parents with the
skills they need to keep their children in school.
3. What are the targets/standards you will set, over 100%of AmeriCorps members will complete activities/training that will improve their job and leadership
what time period, that your program must meet in skills and increase their understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens.
order to be successful?
Example: Two years after the completion of the program, the
children of parents who complete the drop out prevention
program exhibit a 25%lower drop out rate than the students who
are on a wait list for the program.
4. How will you measure the results? WCYCC training logs, project and environmental training logs,corps member time sheets, and corps
Example:Documentation:School records. member journals.
5. Restate the complete performance measure by Twelve AmeriCorps members will participate in corps member development activities that will improve their
combining the steps above. This is your job and leadership skills and increase their understanding of their rights and responsibilities as citizens and
as a result will have less involvement in gangs,fewer incidences of crime, and less recidivism because of
performance measure.
the positive alternatives they have experienced in their lives.
Example:Completion of drop out prevention program leads to a
decrease in student drop out rate. Two years after the program
was completed, children of parents who complete the drop out
prevention program exhibit a 25%lower drop out rate than the
students who are on a wait list for the program.
MEMORANDUM
DATE: January 20, 2003
igigp CTO: David E. Long, Weld County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Walter J. Speckman, Director, Human Services
COLORADO SUBJECT: AmeriCorps Grant Request
Enclosed for Board approval is a grant request to the Governor's Commission on
Community Service for the continued operation of the Weld County Youth
Conservation Corps, AmeriCorps Program. This grant will allow the Weld County
Youth Conservation Corps to continue to provide meaniful services tothe communities
of Weld County.
Funding requested for the Program is $153,600.00 each year for the period covering
September 1 , 2003 to September 1, 2006.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at 353-3800.
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CERTIFICATIONS
Certification-Debarment,Suspension,and Other Responsibility Matters
This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549,Debarment and Suspension,34 CFR Part 85,Section
85.510,Participants'responsibilities.
A.As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that neither the applicant nor
its principals:
•Is presently debarred,suspended,proposed for debarment,declared ineligible,or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions
by any federal department or agency.
•Has,within a three-year period preceding this application,been convicted of,or had an adverse civil judgment entered in
connection with,fraud or other criminal offense in connection with obtaining,attempting to obtain,or performing a public
(federal,state or local)transaction or contract under a public transaction;violation of federal or state antitrust statutes or
commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery,bribery,falsification or destruction or records,making false statements,or
receiving stolen property.
•Is presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(federal,state or local)with
commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(1)(b)of this certification,and
•Has not,within a three-year period preceding this application,had one or more public transactions(federal,state or local)
terminated for cause or default;
B.If you are unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification,you must attach an explanation to this application.
Certification-Drug-Free Workplace
This certification is required by the regulations implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988,34 CFR Part 85,Subpart F.The
regulations require certification by grantees,prior to award,that they will maintain a drug-free workplace.The certification set out below is
a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the agency determines to award the grant.False certification or
violation of the certification may be grounds for suspension of payments,suspension or termination of grants,or government-wide
suspension or debarment(see 34 CFR Part 85,Section 85.615 and 85.620).
As the duly authorized representative of the grantee,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the grantee will provide a drug-
free workplace by:
A.Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing,possession or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of
such prohibition;
B.Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about-
•the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace,
•the grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
•any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs,and
•the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
C.Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required
by paragraph(A);
D.Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph(A)that,as a condition of employment under the grant,the employee
will:
•abide by the terms of the statement,and
•notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days
after such conviction.
E.Notifying us within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph(D)from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of
such conviction;
F.Taking one of the following actions,within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph(D),with respect to any employee who is
so convicted-
•Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee,up to and including termination;or
•Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such
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purposes by a federal,state,or local health,law enforcement,or other appropriate agency;
G.Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(A)through(F).
Certification-Lobbying Activities
As required by Section 1352,Title 31 of the U.S.Code,as the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my
knowledge and belief,that:
• No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid,by or on behalf of the applicant,to any person for influencing
or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer of Congress in
connection with the awarding of any federal contract,the making of any federal loan,the entering into of any cooperative
agreement,or modification of any federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement;
• If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress,or
an employee of a member of Congress in connection with this federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,the
applicant will submit Standard Form-LLL,"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions;
• The applicant will require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subcontracts at
all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants,and contracts under grants,loans and cooperative agreements)and that all
subrecipients will certify and disclose accordingly.
Certification-Grant Review Process(State Commissions Only)
I certify that in conducting our review process,we have ensured compliance with the National and Community Service Act of 1990 as
amended,the Corporation's peer review requirements,and all state laws and conflict of interest rules.
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ASSURANCES
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant:
• Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance,and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including
funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of the
project described in this application.
• Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States,and if appropriate,the state,through any
authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award;
and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
• Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain.
• Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
• Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for
merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's
Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F).
• Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686).which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.794),which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-
6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-
255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.
290dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing
of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990,as amended;
and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application.
• Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons
displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all
interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases.
• Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities
of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
• Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874),and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding
labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements.
• Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection
Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to
purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more.
• Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive
Order(EO) 11514;(b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO
11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency
with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451
et seq.);(t)conformity of federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air
Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C.7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93-523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93-205).
• Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.)related to protecting components or
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
• Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
as amended(16 U.S.C.470),EO 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),and the Archaeological and
Historic Preservation Act of 1974(16U.S.C.469a-I et seq.).
• Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,development,and related
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activities supported by this award of assistance.
• Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L. 89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining
to the care,handling,and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other activities supported by
this award of assistance.
• Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of
lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
• Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,
as amended,and OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application
guidelines,and policies governing this program.
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ASSURANCES
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant,I certify,to the best of my knowledge and belief,that the applicant:
• Has the legal authority to apply for federal assistance,and the institutional,managerial,and financial capability(including
funds sufficient to pay the non-federal share of project costs)to ensure proper planning,management,and completion of the
project described in this application.
• Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General of the United States,and if appropriate,the state,through any
authorized representative,access to and the right to examine all records,books,papers,or documents related to the award;
and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency
directives.
• Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their position for a purpose that constitutes or presents the
appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest,or personal gain.
• Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
• Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970(42 U.S.C.4728-4763)relating to prescribed standards for
merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's
Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration(5 CFR 900,Subpart F).
• Will comply with all federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination.These include but are not limited to:Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L.88-352)which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,color,or national origin;(b)Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,as amended(20 U.S.C. 1681-1683,and 1685-1686).which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,as amended(29 U.S.C.794),which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability(d)The Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 U.S.C.6101-
6107),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age;(e)The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L.92-
255),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;(f)The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism Prevention,Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970(P.L.91-616),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination
on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism;(g)sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.
290dd-3 and 290ee-3),as amended,relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records;(h)Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C.3601 et seq.),as amended,relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,rental or financing
of housing;(i)any other nondiscrimination provisions in the National and Community Service Act of 1990,as amended;
and(j)the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply to the application.
• Will comply,or has already complied,with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970(P.L.91-646)which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons
displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of federal or federally assisted programs.These requirements apply to all
interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of federal participation in purchases.
• Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political activities
of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
• Will comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C 276a and 276a-77),the Copeland Act
(40 U.S.C 276c and 18 U.S.C.874),and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.327-333),regarding
labor standards for Federally assisted construction sub-agreements.
• Will comply,if applicable,with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section I02(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection
Act of 1973(P.L.93-234)which requires the recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to
purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more.
• Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of
environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91-190)and Executive
Order(EO) 11514;(b)notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738;(c)protection of wetlands pursuant to EO
11990;(d)evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988;(e)assurance of project consistency
with the approved state management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C 1451
et seq.);(f)conformity of federal actions to State(Clean Air)Implementation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air
Act of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.);(g)protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe
Drinking Water Act of 1974,as amended(P.L.93-523);and(h)protection of endangered species under the Endangered
Species Act of 1973,as amended(P.L.93-205).
• Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968(16 U.S.C 1271 et seq.)related to protecting components or
potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
• Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966,
as amended(46 U.S.C.470),EO 11593(identification and protection of historic properties),and the Archaeological and
Historic Preservation Act of 1974(I6U.S.C.469a-1 et seq.).
• Will comply with P.L.93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,development,and related
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activities supported by this award of assistance.
• Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966(P.L.89-544,as amended,7 U.S.C.2131 et seq.)pertaining
to the care,handling,and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research,teaching,or other activities supported by
this award of assistance.
• Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of
lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
• Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984,
as amended,and OMB Circular A-133,Audits of States,Local Governments,and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,application
guidelines,and policies governing this program.
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