HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260388 Resolution
Approve Grant Application for 2026 Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Voluntary
National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards, and Authorize Department of
Public Health and Environment to Submit — National Environmental Health
Association (NEHA)
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 a Grant Application for the 2026 Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program
Standards 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 Public Health and
Environment, to the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), 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 Grant Application for the 2026 Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards 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 Public Health and Environment, to the National
Environmental Health Association (NEHA), be, and hereby is, approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that Nick Trautner and Chris McDonald, Department
of Public Health and Environment, be, and hereby are, authorized to submit said
application.
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The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 25th day of February, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Excused +�
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye S La•�
Perry L. Buck: Aye f
Lynette Peppier: Aye
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Kevin D. Ross: Excused
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Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PASS-AROUND REVIEW
PASS-AROUND TITLE: 2026 NEHA Grant Application
DEPARTMENT: Public Health and Environment DATE: January 27, 2026
PERSON REQUESTING: Jason Chessher
Brief description of the problem/issue:
Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment (WCDPHE) seeks Board approval to apply for a grant
from the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) for $22,500 for work on FDA voluntary national
standards and staff training.
WCDPHE participates in the FDA voluntary national standards to ensure consistency in the food protection
program. The FDA program includes nine standards, which span the scope of food protection. WCDPHE
currently meets 7 standards. In 2026 we plan to work on another standard, standard 9 conducting a foodborne
illness risk factor study, which would identify the most common food safety problem areas in retail food facilities.
Grant funding would largely offset costs on work related to standard 9 and would afford additional money for
training.
What options exist for the Board?
Consequences: Accepting funding would require a final report back to the issuing agency, NEHA, on
progress but time/effort is minimal. If BOCC chooses not to accept funding, work will still be completed,
there just won't be a financial offset.
Impacts: Grant funding would be utilized to achieve FDA Standard 9, primarily through training.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year/Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): No additional county cost or FTE
is associated with this grant application.
Recommendation:
I recommend approval to place this item on a future BOCC agenda for formal consideration.
Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck
Scott K. James
Jason S. Maxey Tem
Lynette Peppier
Kevin D. Ross
2026-0388
Thanks for applying for a Track 2 Development Base Grant. Please remember to go back to the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Portal, and
consider applying for the Mentorship/Mentor Grant(if you are interested and did not select the Mentee Optional Add-On in this grant).
2026-27 Track 2 Development Base
GRANT APPLICATION
Organization:Weld County Department of Public Health and Amount Requested: $22,500.00
Environment Start Date: April 1, 2026
Grant ID: R-202601-07569 End Date: March 31, 2027
Status: Under Review
APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
When the form is not already open for edits, select EDIT at the of the form to open for editing.
Form does not autosave.Select Save at the after completing each section.To continue working, select Edit at the of the
form to continue editing.
When you are finished, select Save,and then Submit at the of the form.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
Organization: Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
Regulatory Jurisdiction: Local
Select and Confirm Primary Contact
Using the two fields above,select and confirm the Project Point of Contact name,which is pulled from your organizational record.
Project Point of Contact(PPOC)
The PPOC is the person in your organization who should be contacted regarding questions about your application. Please confirm
your PPOC twice in the fields above.
Name: Chris McDonald
Email: cmcdonald@weld.gov
Phone: 970-400-2219
Authorizing Official Verification
The Authorizing Official is the person in your organization who provides supervisory oversight for this grant opportunity(often an
organization's Financial or Grants Management Official). Below is the Authorizing Official contact information we have on record for
your organization. Please verify below whether this information is current and correct.
Authorizing Official (AO): Jason Chessher
AO Title: Department Director
AO Phone: 970-400-2293
AO Email Address: jchessher@weld.gov
The information displayed above is current and correct for both the Project Point of Contact and the Authorizing Official.
Yes/No: Yes
Respond to the question below to see if you are eligible to apply for the Track 2 Development Base Grant.
Does your jurisdiction have a current Self-Assessment of All Nine Standards(SA9)and a completed Comprehensive Strategic
Imorovement Plan (CSIP)?A current SA9 is one submitted to FDA and dated February 12. 2021 or later.
Yes/No: Yes
Congratulations! Based on your answer to the eligibility question,you are eligible to apply for a Track 2 Development
Base Grant.
TRACK 2 DEVELOPMENT BASE GRANT APPLICATION
History of NEHA-FDA RFFM Grants
Have you been awarded any previous grants through the NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model(RFFM)grant program,which
beaan with CY22 awards?
Yes I No: Yes
Please briefly describe your past history with the RFFM grant program(number of grants,type of grants, impact on your retail food
program, use of funding for larger awards,etc.)
We have requested and received funding through the NEHA-FDA RFFM grant program in 2023,2024,and 2025. In 2023,we
received Track 2(Development Base)funding to complete,assess,and audit Standard 8.We also received training optional add-on
funding this same year to send two of our food program staff to the 2023 NEHAAEC.With the funding received in 2023,we were
able to successfully demonstrate(verified by audit)that our program met Standard 8.Two of our food program staff also attended the
2023 NEHAAEC,a conference that our staff are not likely to be able to attend without this funding. Participation in conferences,such
as NEHA's AEC,that bring professionals from all over the nation together, benefits our staff and food program by providing new
connections, ideas,and resources. In 2024,we again received Track 2(Development Base)funding to complete a full assessment of
all nine standards,which we successfully completed,as well as training optional add-on funding to send two of our food program staff
to the 2024 NEHAAEC and one to the 2024 AFDO AEC.
In 2025,we received funding to maintain Standard 7 and prepare for conducting a risk factor study(Standard 9). Towards
maintaining Standard 7, in addition to the distribution of our monthly e-newsletter,"Eatery Insights",we hosted two networking events
with our restaurant operators, presented on our food program("What Does a Restaurant Inspection Look Like")during a lunch-in-
learn held for all Weld County staff, and held over nine group and individual certified food protection manager exam proctor sessions.
In preparation for conducting our risk factor study,we had a new report added to our data management system(HealthSpace),which
will allow us to pull risk factor violation data seamlessly.Also,our food team staff have attended multiple trainings on conducting a
risk factor study and related inspections from the Colorado state health department and the FDA.
Whereas our Board of County Commissioners are very supportive of our retail food inspection program(generously subsidizing the
program above what we receive in State funding),the RFFM grant program has supported our participation in the Voluntary National
Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards(RPS)and has helped us to create a robust and well-rounded food program,that
supports our retail food establishments and protects our residents beyond regulatory inspections.
Explain how your past history with the RFFM grant program will impact your proposed work to conform with the Retail Program
Standards(RPS). If you have had any canceled or incomplete grants in the past, be sure to explain why you will be able to complete
the work proposed in your current application.
With the previous RFFM grant awards,we have demonstrated our ability to successfully complete all deliverables as proposed.We
value what being enrolled in the RPS brings to our program and community. Participation in the RPS has enhanced our program
tremendously.We have a team of standardized inspectors that are well-equipped for their jobs,we educate the public so that they
can make informed and knowledgeable decisions about where they eat,we support and educate our operators beyond the times
we're in their establishments conducting inspections,we have policies and procedures to guide us in investigating foodborne
illnesses and injuries,and so much more.
As previously mentioned,we would not be able to do all that we have(with the RPS)without funding support,such as that from the
RFFM grant program.We also understand that these funds are highly competitive.As such,we are committed and motivated to meet
our proposed objectives and activities for the requested 2026 grant cycle.
Required Outcome for a Track 2 Base Grant
Work on Standards 1-8
Plans for Each Standard(Standards 1-8)
As part of your one-year project,you are required to make progress toward one or more of Standards 1-8 and can request a fixed
amount of$5,000 for this work.
Instructions
Please designate the end goal for each Standard you will be working toward or plan to achieve,as follows:
1. For Standards you will not work on during the one-year project period, leave the selection blank.
2. For Standards in which you plan to achieve some but not all elements during the one-year project period,select Partially
Achieve Standard.
3. For Standards you plan to meet,audit,or both by the end of the one-year project period, select Meet Standard, Complete
Audit(Standard Met in Prior Year),or Meet and Audit Standard.
4. For Standards you have already met and audited,with Form 3958 approved by your FDA Specialist,and that you plan to
maintain during the one-year project period, select Maintain(Standard Met in Prior Year).
NOTE:Your plans for Standard 9(an optional outcome)will be entered below in the section titled"Optional Outcome for a
Track 2 Base Grant:Work on Standard 9."
Standard 1 -Regulatory Foundation:
Standard 2-Trained Regulatory Staff:
Standard 3-Inspection Program Based on
HACCP Principles:
Standard 4-Uniform Inspection Program: Maintain(Standard Met in Prior Year)
Standard 5-Foodborne Illness and Food
Defense Preparedness and Response:
Standard 6-Compliance and Enforcement:
Standard 7-Industry and Community Relations:
Standard 8-Program Support and Resources:
Standard 9 Optional Add-On
Work Toward Meeting or Maintaining Standard 9
As part of your one-year project,do you intend to work toward meeting or maintaining Standard 9,which allows you to add an
additional fixed amount of either$5,000 or$10,000 to your annual project budget(depending on the Risk Factor Study approach you
use)?
For more information on working to meet or maintain Standard 9,visit the following webpage on the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant
Program site: http://www.neha.org/retail-grants-standard-9
Yes/No: Yes
Standard 9 Status
Have you already Met and Audited Standard 9 for your current 5-year Self-Assessment period(with Audit passed and paperwork
submitted to and approved by FDA)?
Yes/No: No
Risk Factor Study Approach
Which Risk Factor Study approach will you use(or are you using)to meet,audit,and maintain Standard 9?
Level 2.b-FDA Risk Factor Study/Hybrid Approach
Applicants who plan to use a Level 1 Risk Factor Study approach may request a Fixed Award of$5,000 as part of this application.
Applicants who plan to use a Level 2(FDA)Risk Factor Study approach may request a Fixed Award of$10,000 as part of this
application.
A Level 1 Risk Factor Study,the"File Study"approach, uses routine inspection data from inspections that have already been
completed to retroactively assess the occurrence of risk factors.
A Level 2 FDA Risk Factor Study,the"Data Collection"approach,estimates the occurrence of risk factors during
observational visits at randomly selected retail food establishments.A"Data Collection"visit has,as its sole focus,observation of
food safety behaviors tied to risk factors and is completed separately from the regulatory inspection.
A third approach that is also considered a Level 2 FDA Risk Factor Study,the"Hybrid"approach,combines elements of
the first two approaches by combining risk factor data collection with a routine inspection. It is suggested that the data collection
occur after the routine inspection has been performed.
For detailed descriptions of each approach, use the following link to download FDA's Retail Food Risk Factor Study
Guidance: https://www.fda.gov/media/177280/download?attachment
Standard 9 Objectives
Please select all of the Standard 9 objectives you plan to achieve during your proposed project period, keeping in mind that all of
these steps are normally completed as part of a multi-year cycle(often a 5-year cycle).
Applicants who choose to work on Standard 9 may request a fixed award of$5,000 or$10,000(depending on your selected Risk
Factor Study approach)for completion of any/all of the annual Standard 9 objectives selected. Be sure to read the current year
Application Guidance for additional information.
Collect risk factor data for new(baseline)or ongoing study,Analyze risk factor
data,Complete data analysis report and determine interventions needed
Standard 9—Program Assessment
Please select the level of Standard 9 achievement you plan to attain by the end of your one-year project(Standard 9 Annual Goal).
Partially Achieve Standard
Udpated SA9 Optional Add-On
Updated Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards(SA9)
Self-Assessment Date
What was the date of your most recent Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards?
SA9 Date: 10/31/2024
Updated Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards(SA9)
The RFFM grant program rules allow you to request funding to update your SA9 once every five years. If your current SA9 is dated
between February 13,2021 and December 31,2022,you may request a Fixed Award of$3,000 to update your SA9.
Your funded SA9 update must be completed,with paperwork submitted to your FDA Retail Food Specialist(which sets the update
date),after it hits the 4-year mark but before it hits the 5-year mark.
EXAMPLE:
1.Your most recent SA9 is dated April 15,2022.
2. It reaches the 4-year mark on April 15,2026(update required within one year).
3. Select"Yes"below to confirm an updated SA9 will be completed during your one-year project period,and be sure to add
$3,000 to your project budget.
4. If awarded, be sure to complete the updated SA9 during your one-year project period, but before is hits the 5-year mark.
5. For this example,completed SA9 paperwork should be submitted to your FDA Retail Food Specialist after April 15,2026
(when it hits the 4-year mark)but before March 31,2027(the end of the one-year project period).
Will you be completing an updated Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards(SA9),required once every five years,as part of your
one-year project?
Yes/No: No
Mentee Optional Add-On
Participation in the RPS Mentorship Program
As part of your one-year project,would you like to apply to be a Mentee,which allows you to add an additional fixed
amount of$10,000 to your annual project budget?
If approved,you will be matched with a Mentor jurisdiction who can help with all aspects of your Track 2 Development Base Grant
project and advise you on best practices for conforming with the Retail Program Standards.
Mentees will be expected to meet three specific deliverables to receive the full$10,000 Fixed Award. Please see the current grant
year Application Guidance for details.
Please note: If you would like to apply to be a Mentor for GY 2026-27 instead of applying to be a Mentee,select"No"in this section
and submit a separate Mentorship/Mentor Optional Add-On application.
Yes/No: No
Training Optional Add-On
Support for Retail Food Safety Training
As part of your one-year project,would you like to request funding to attend in-person GY 2026-27 Retail Food Training
Courses,Workshops,or Conferences?
Funding can be used to support attendance at events scheduled between April 1,2026 and March 31,2027.The Training Optional
Add-On allows you to add an additional amount of up to$7,500 to your annual project budget.
Yes/No: Yes
Requested Training Courses,Workshops,and Conferences
Please select all of the listed in-person Retail Food Training Courses,Workshops,or Conferences that will be part of your funding
request.To select one or more courses,click on each one you would like to attend(you can move one or several courses at a time)
and then use the arrow keys to move selected course(s)from the left box to the right box.
For each training option selected,use the fields that are exposed to provide information on all of the in-person Retail Food Training
that will be part of your funding request of up to$7,500.Additionally, be sure to add details in the Budget Worksheet and Justification
section of this application.
Please be as specific as possible regarding your training plans, although we understand that specifics for some courses
(including course names, locations and dates)may not yet be available,and that your 2026-27 training plans could change. Please
provide the best estimates for your projected training plans at this time, however,adding"To Be Determined"or"TBD"in fields for
which information cannot yet be confirmed. Updates will be allowable during the grant year if your grant is approved to include
Training funds.
For the most up-to-date information regarding eligible Retail Food Training Courses,Workshops,or Conferences planned
for the 2026-27 Grant Year,visit the following webpage on the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program site:www.neha.org/retail-grants-
training-options
Training Courses: NEHA Annual Educational Conference
NEHA AEC
NEHAAEC Location and Dates
Please enter the location and dates for the NEHA Annual Educational Conference that is included in your funding request.
Kansas City, Missouri
Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center
August 3—6,2026
NEHA AEC#of Personnel
Please enter the total number of staff members who are part of your funding request for NEHA Annual Educational Conference
attendance.
#of Personnel: 3
NEHAAEC Personnel Names and Titles
Please enter the name and job title for each person who will be covered by your funding request for NEHA Annual Educational
Conference attendance.
Chris McDonald-Food Program Coordinator
TBD, Environmental Health Specialist(Food Inspector)
TBD, Environmental Health Specialist(Food Inspector)
Overall Project Information
Track 2 Development Base Grant Project Title: Conducting Risk Factor Study and Maintaining Standard 4
Project Summary
Please provide a brief description of your one-year Track 2 project,including all selected outcomes and add-ons,which could
include:
1. Required Outcome-Work on Standards 1-8
2.Optional Outcome-Work to Meet or Maintain Standard 9
3.Optional Outcome-Updated Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards(SA9)
4. Mentee Optional Add-On
5.Training Optional Add-On
We are requesting funding to complete a risk factor study in 2026,including conducting risk factor assessments during routine
inspections, and collecting,organizing and analyzing the data gathered from these inspections to identify potential risk factor
interventions.
We are also requesting funding to work on Standard 4.The plan for 2026 is to evaluate regulatory staff to ensure inspection quality,
inspection frequency,and uniformity among our food inspectors, using the Standard 4 elements.
Project Lead
Please provide the Name and Title of your overall Project Lead(s)for your proposed project. DO NOT enter any additional
information here-qualifications and roles will be entered below in the Project Team Qualifications field.
Chris McDonald-Food Program Coordinator-Lead for Standard 9
Abby Houghton-Environmental Health Specialist III-Lead for Standard 4
Project Support Team
Please provide the Names and Titles of additional members of your proposed project team. DO NOT enter any additional
information here-qualifications and roles will be entered below in the Project Team-Roles and Qualifications field.
Abby Houghton-Environmental Health Specialist(Standardized)
Ashtyn Kilber-Environmental Health Specialist(Standardized)
Quincy Brown-Environmental Health Specialist(Standardized)
Esmeralda Viezcas-Environmental Health Specialist(Standardized February 2026)
Nicole Strauch-Environmental Health Specialist(Standardized July 2026)
Rhyane Weston-Environmental Health Specialist(Standardized July 2026)
Callie Ferring-Environmental Health Specialist
Raissa Huntley-Health Data Analyst
Project Team-Roles,Qualifications and Experience,and Contributions
For each project team member,please enter their name,a brief description of their specific project role,their qualifications and
experience,and how they will contribute to the success of the project.
Be sure to include information for the Project Lead, Project Support Team members, key contractors,and any other project personnel
necessary for project success.
Chris McDonald, Food Program Coordinator, is a standardized food inspector with over 7 years of food inspection experience and 2
years as coordinator our food program. He will lead the risk factor study, including assisting our health data analysts organize the
data collected, oversee the final report,and assist in development of intervention strategies.
Abby Houghton, Environmental Health Specialist III, is also a standardized food inspector with over 6 years of food inspection
experience.She will be conducting the Standard 4 assessments and,also,conducting inspections for our risk factor study.
All other Environmental Health Specialist that make up the project support team(as listed above)have 2-4 years of experience in
conducting risk-based food inspections and have participated in trainings specific to conducting risk factor study inspections.As part
of our regular food inspection team,they will be conducting inspections used for our risk factor study and will also participate in the
development and,eventual, implementation of intervention strategies created based on findings from our study.
Our Health Data Analyst has over 10 years of experience in conducting surveys,assessments,data analyzation(using the most up-
to-date statistical software),and report writing.They will help us with randomization of inspections,organization of data,data
analysis,and report writing.
Project Start Date:
Must be a date between April 1,2026 and March 31,2027.
Start Date: 4/1/2026
Project End Date
Must be a date between April 1,2026 and March 31, 2027.
End Date: 3/31/2027
Project Implementation Plan(PIP)
Your Project Implementation Plan should take into account all of the selected outcomes and add-ons of your one-year project,which
could include:
1. Required Outcome-Work on Standards 1-8
2.Optional Outcome-Work to Meet or Maintain Standard 9
3.Optional Outcome-Updated Self-Assessment of All 9 Standards(SA9)
4. Mentee Optional Add-On
5.Training Optional Add-On
Please Complete All Of The Following Project Implementation Plan(PIP)Fields
Action Steps/Tasks Required
Please use numbered Action Steps(Step 1, Step 2,Step 3,etc.)to summarize the milestones you will meet to complete all of the
planned outcomes for your Track 2 Development Base Grant by the end of the project period.
Standard 4:
We have always had a robust quality control and quality assurance program for inspections within the food program.We seek
funding to maintain our quality control program through Standard 4 assessments of our food inspectors.We will do this by 1)having
our senior most standardized food inspector schedule routine joint inspections to audit our food inspectors,and 2)have the auditor
complete the Standard 4 assessment form for each inspector on our team,3)we will then analyze any gaps,and 4)work to improve
any discrepancies found in our inspections.
Standard 9:
For Standard 9,we plan on 1)conduct risk assessments during routine inspections,in a time frame sufficient enough to ensure
statistically significant results,2)organize the data gathered from the risk assessments into groups according to facility type,3)
randomize the samples of facilities visited during our data collection period,4)identify the most cited risk factor for each type of
facility,and 5)develop risk factor interventions based on findings(to be implemented in 2027).
Individual Lead(s)for Each Action Step
Please list the name(s)of the individual lead(s)who will be responsible for completing each of the Action Steps listed above,with the
goal of ensuring completion of your project plan by the end of the project period.
Standard 4
Step 1 -Abby Houghton-Environmental Health Specialist
Step 2-Abby Houghton-Environmental Health Specialist
Step 3-Chris McDonald Food Program Coordinator
Standard 9
Step 1 -Abby Houghton,Ashtyn Kilber, Callie Ferring, Esmeralda Viezcas, Nicole Strauch,Quincy Brown, and Rhyane Weston
Step 2-Chris McDonald
Step 3-Raissa Huntley
Step 4-Raissa Huntley
Step 5-Chris McDonald(with food program team input)
Retail Program Standards(RPS)Progress
Considering all of the Track 2 outcomes and add-ons selected for your one-year project:
1. Describe how you will measure progress in the RPS;
2. Describe how you will define measurable improvement in the RPS;and
3. Directly link your project plans with progress and improvement in the RPS.
Standard 4:
To track progress on Standard 4,our lead inspector will utilize the Standard 4 Uniform Inspection Program Self-Assessment
Worksheet for each QA inspection/file review conducted with each food inspector on the team. Once all QA inspections/file reviews
are completed,all worksheets will be analyzed to identify"areas of improvement"as a team and for each inspector.Areas for
improvement will be addressed through additional training,joint inspections,etc. (as dictated by issues identified). Improvement will
be measured by completing follow up QA inspections/file reviews.Overall improvement will be defined as seeing a reduction in
discrepancies from the initial inspections/file reviews to the second round of inspections/files reviews.Conducting QA inspections/file
reviews helps to ensure that we are upholding the standard for retail food inspections.
Standard 9:
We will measure progress by using the overdue facilities report in our database management system to ensure that the inspections
required to conduct the study are being completed in a timely manner.Once we do our first round of inspections for all facilities this
year,we will have the data required to conduct the risk factor analysis. Our analysis will be completed using the FDA provided
calculation spreadsheet,which we will submit as proof of conducting the risk factor study and analysis.Completing a risk factor study
will ensure that we are providing the correct educational opportunities and risk factor interventions to support our local retail food
operators,and to reduce risk to our residents and visitors.
Required Document-Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan(CSIP)
Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan(CSIP)
The CSIP is considered a multi-year planning document intended to serve as a resource tool for your jurisdiction,guiding your
progress as you work to progressively conform to the Retail Program Standards. It must cover your plans for all nine Standards,even
if much of that work is outside the scope of your grant application.
For CSIP Instructions and reporting forms,visit the following webpage on the NEHA-FDA RFFM Grant Program
site: https://www.neha.org/retail-grants-csip
Upload Instructions
Click the"+"sign below to attach a copy of your up-to-date Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan(CSIP). Be sure your
CSIP covers your agency's long-term plans for work on all nine Standards.
Attachment of a CSIP is REQUIRED for submission of a Track 2 Development Base Grant application.
CSIP
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GR-Comprehensive Strategic Improvement Plan(CSIP)
Added by Gabrielle Vergara at 4:30 PM on January 22,2026
Budget Worksheet and Justification
A Budget Worksheet and a Budget Justification are only required for applicants who have selected the Training Optional Add-On.If
you have not selected the Training Optional Add-On,please skip down to the Requested Amount section.
Budget Worksheet
Only for applicants who have selected the Training Optional Add-On: Use the section below to add a single Budget Worksheet
with estimated costs covering all of your training requests.
Budget Worksheet Instructions
Follow the instructions below to complete a Budget Worksheet only if you have selected the Training Optional Add-On in this
application.If dates and locations are not yet posted for any of your selected training(s),feel free to use estimates for your
Budget Worksheet.
1.Click the --} symbol to the right of the Budget Worksheet header to create a Budget Worksheet.
2. Enter a name for the Budget Worksheet(Example:Annual Training Request).
3. Enter a Start Date and an End Date.
4.Complete all lines needed to build your budget.
5.Click the Save button at the bottom right of the Budget Worksheet.
6.Click Save at the bottom of the application.
Once your Budget Worksheet has been added and saved:
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• You can open and edit your Budget Worksheet by hitting the icon.
• You can delete the Budget Worksheet by using the ® sign.
• DO NOT CLICK the link under Budget Period--clicking this link will navigate away from the request. If you are editing the form,
your changes will be lost.
'Do Not Click Budget Period Link' Create
Clicking the budget link will navigate away from the request New Budge
form.If you are editing,your changes will be lost.
Edit
Budget Worksheet Existing Budget
Budget Period Budget Actual Variance
Year 1 Budget:9/22/2021 to 1,200 o I no /
9/9/2022
Wel 1,200 0 Delete 1,200
Budget
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Training Optional Add-On Budget Worksheet
Budget Period Budget Actual
NEHA Travel Budget: 8/3/2026 to 8/7/2026 8,386 0
Total 8,386 0
Only required if the Training Optional Add-On is selected for this application.
One Budget Worksheet is required for applicants requesting Training funds.
Maximum requested amount is$7,500 for Retail Food Training Courses,Workshops, or Conferences sheduled from April 1,2026
through March 31,2027.
Budget Justification
If you have added a Budget Worksheet to your application, please add sufficient detail to fully explain all costs and all cost
assumptions. If dates and locations are not yet posted for your selected training,feel free to use estimates. Budget Justification
information is only required for those requesting Training Optional Add-On funding.
Budget Justification(Only Needed If Training Funds Requested):
Airfare-$900($300 roundtrip per person from Denver,CO to Kansas City,MO x 3 travelers).This is the cost of a roundtrip ticket if
purchased today(January 2026).The price,of course, may be more or less when purchase is actually made in May of 2026.
Baggage Fees-$240($80 roundtrip x 3 travelers), based on average bag fee costs per flight.
Hotel-$3072($256/night x 4 nights x 3 guests).This estimate is based on the listed room rate.
Per Diem-$1080(3 full conference days at per diem of$80/day and 2 travel days at per diem of$60/day,for a total of$360 per
person)
Registration-$2,550(non-member bundle rate of$850 per person x 3 attendees)
Shuttle-$120($40 roundtrip based on Lyft estimator x 3 travelers).
Mileage(to/from Greeley, CO and Denver International Airport)-$244(112 miles x$0.725/mile x 3 travelers)
Airport Parking-$180(4 days at$15/day per x 3 travelers)
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Fixed Award).
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• If selected, up to$7,500 for Training(Optional, Budget Worksheet Required).
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Jurisdiction Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
Program Standards Lead Chris McDonald
Program Standards Support Team Abby Houghton, Nick Trautner
Updated 1/22/2026
Standard 1- Regulatory Foundation
Standard Individual Target Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
Complete assessment of
la, lb,lc program's regulatory
foundation in relation for
the FDA Food Code.
Assure program's
regulatory foundation has a The Standard
corresponding requirement was last
2a,2b for all FDA Food Code assessed and
provisions related to the verified in
interventions and risk factor Colorado adopted the 2022 version 2024.
controls. of the FDA Food code,effective
Assure program's March 2024. The self-
regulatory requirements assessment
3a contain at least 95%of the documented
FDA Food Code Good Retail conformance
Practices Sections. with Standard 1
criteria.
Assure program's
regulatory requirements
4a contain ALL the FDA Food
Code Compliance and
Enforcement Sections
identified in the Standard.
Completed In Progress Not Started
Standard 2-Trained Regulatory Staff
Target
Standard Individual Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
Develop database to Records are updated on an annual
la, lb maintain training records basis to include continuing Nick
for each employee. education hours. The Standard
was last
Written training records will assessed and
be maintained to document verified in
2a,2b completion of initial field New employee trainings are Nick 2024.
training for each employee recorded when they are completed.
as outlined in the CFP Field
The self-
Training Manual.
assessment
Written training records will documen
be maintained to document conformantecee
completion of independent Completion of field training and with Standard 2
3a,3b inspections and curriculum required curriculum is recorded Nick criteria.
for each employee prior to when they are completed.
standardization.
Completed In Progress Not Started
Standard 3-Inspection Program Based on HACCP Principles
Target
Standard Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Individual Completion Start Date Completion Comments
Criteria Lead Date Date
Develop inspection form to
la,lb,lc meet/address Standard 3
criteria.
All retail food
2a establishments are grouped The
into categories based on Standard
risk-assessment. was last
assessed
Inspection frequency is and verified
3a determined,correlated to in 2024.
risk categories.
The self-
Develop and implement a assessment
4a,4b,4c written corrective action documented
plan policy. conformance
with
Develop and implement a Standard 3
5a written policy addressing criteria.
variance requests.
Develop and implement a
6a written policy for
verification and validation
of HACCP plans.
Completed In Progress Not Started
Standard 4—Uniform Inspection Program
Standard Individual Target
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Completion Date Comments
Date
Develop a written quality The Standard was
assurance(QA)program last assessed and
that includes analysis of the verified in 2024.The
la, lb,lc self assessment
results of the QA program,
including corrective actions documented
when issues are identified. conformance with
Standard 4 criteria.
The Standard was
Assure that the QA last assessed and
program includes method verified in 2024.The
2,2I-2XX to review or monitor the self-assessment
concepts in the twenty documented
quality elements. conformance with
Standard 4 criteria.
1. Conduct joint audit inspections
and file reviews with each retail
food inspector.
2. Complete Standard 4 worksheet
Demonstrate program for each retail food inspector. Abby
effectiveness by using the 3. Analyze worksheets to identify Houghton—
3a,3b statistical method outlined gaps,using the statistical EH 3/31/2027 4/1/2026
in Standard 4. method outlined in Standard 4 Specialist
4. Implement strategies(trainings,
joint inspections,etc.)to
address gaps.
Completed In Progress Not Started
Standard 5—Foodborne Illness&Food Defense Preparedness and Response
Target
Standard Individual Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
Develop and implement
procedures for
la,lb,lc, management of retail food
ld,le,lf, complaints and possible
lg,lh,li food-related illness or
injury,meeting Standard 4
criteria.
Develop and implement
procedures for reporting The Standard
2a,2b findings of investigations was last
related to a food-related assessed and
illness or injury. verified in
2024.
Identify and establish
primary and secondary The self-
3a,3b laboratory support to assessment
conduct environmental, documented
food,and/or clinical sample conformance
analyses. with Standard
Develop and implement 5 criteria.
procedures to address the
4a trace-back of foods
implicated in an illness,
outbreak,or intentional
food contamination.
Develop and implement
procedures to address the
5a,5b,Sc recall of foods implicated in
an illness,outbreak,or
intentional food
contamination
Target
Standard Individual Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
Develop and implement
written policies and
procedure that outlines the
6a protocol for providing
information to the public
regarding a foodborne
illness outbreak or food The Standard
safety emergency. was last
assessed and
At least once per year, verified in
conducts a review of the 2024.
data in the complaint log or
database and the illness
and food-related injury The self
7a,7b(1-8) investigations to identify assessment
trends and possible documented
contributing factors that conformance
are most likely to cause with Standard
5 criteria.
illness or injury.
At least once per year,
when no illness outbreak
investigations occur,plan Next regional table top exercise
7c and conduct a mock
foodborne illness or food scheduled for summer of 2025.
defense investigation to
test program readiness.
Completed In Progress Not Started 11111.1
Standard 6-Compliance and Enforcement
Target
Standard Individual Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
Develop and implement
la written enforcement and The Weld County Department
compliance procedures. The Standard of Public Health and
was last Environment is delegated by
Develop and implement an assessed and the Colorado Department of
inspection form that verified in Public Health and
lb captures compliance status 2024. Environment to conduct retail
of FBI risk factors, food inspections,on behalf of
interventions,and other The self- the State,in Weld County.
serious violations. assessment
Develop and implement documented Due to the State's
process for the assessment non- enforcement procedures,that
2a,2b of staff's implementation of conformance were implemented in 2019,
program's compliance and with Standard we no longer meet this
enforcement procedures. 6 criteria. Standard,and do not
Maintain written anticipating doing so unless
documentation of staff's the Standard is revised
2a,2b implementation of through the CFP process.
program's compliance and
enforcement procedures.
Completed In Progress Not Started
Standard 7-Industry and Community Relations
Standard Individual Target Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
Maintain written The Standard
documentation of was last
meetings,forums,task assessed and
1 forces,advisory boards, verified in Even though we fully meet
committees,customer __ 2024. this Standard and will
surveys,or other outreach continue all existing activities,
to retail food operators. The self- we will be working on
additional activities to boost
assessment our industry and community
documented interactions in 2026.
conformance
with Standard
Maintain written 7 criteria.
documentation of
educational outreach
2 activities directed at
industry,consumer groups,
the media,and/or elected
officials.
Completed In Progress Not Started NeecligIM
Standard 8- Program Support and Resources
Standard Individual Target Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead ComDap ion Start Date Date Comments
Demonstrate that agency
la has adequate staffing levels
to meet program
requirements. The Standard
Assure each food program was last
inspector has the necessary assessed and
2a,2b equipment and other verified in
materials to perform job 2024.
duties.
Demonstrate that agency The self-
has adequate equipment assessment
and systems in place to documented
3a,3b
support record keeping, conformance
and the collection,analysis, with Standard
and reporting of data. 8 criteria.
Conduct assessment to
4a,4b,4c, determine if agency has the
4d,4e,4f, budget,staffing,and
4g equipment to meet all
other Standards.
Completed In Progress Not Started
Standard 9-Program Assessment
Standard Individual Target Completion
Criteria Deliverable Action Steps/Tasks Lead Completion Start Date Date Comments
Date
la,lb,lc Complete risk Complete data collection inspections. Chris 9/15/2026 1/15/2026
factor study.
Complete Report Review and analyze data to determine key Raissa 11/15/2026 9/15/2026 We are requesting NEHA-FDA
2a,2b of Data Analysis findings. RFFM Grant Program funding
and Outcomes Prepare written report of key findings. Raissa 12/15/2026 11/15/2026 for 2025 to conduct the risk
factor study in 2026 and
Review findings from data analysis to
completedata
determine potential risk factors to target Chris 2/15/2027 12/15/2026 the report
intervention strategies areas. analysis and outcomes.
Develop
Intervention Design intervention strategies to address risk
3a,3b Chris 4/30/2027 2/15/2027
Strategies Based factor(s).
on Findings Implement interventions. Chris 9/30/2027 4/30/2027
Review/measure effectiveness of
interventions. Chris 12/31/2027 9/30/2027
Completed In Progress Not Started Needs Attention
Contract Form
Entity Information
Entity Name* Entity ID* New Entity? Please use the job
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SUP-51 791 aid linked here to add a
HEALTH ASSOCIATION Q supplier in Workday.
Contract Name* Contract ID Parent Contract ID
2026 NEHA GRANT APPLICATION 10380
Requires Board Approval
Contract Status Contract Lead* YES
CTB REVIEW BFRITZ
Department Project#
Contract Lead Email
bfritz@weld.gov;Health-
Contracts@weld.gov
Contract Description*
2026 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOC. GRANT APPLICATION
Contract Description 2
Contract Type* Department Requested BOCC Agenda Due Date
GRANT HEALTH Date* 02/14/2026
02/18/2026
Amount* Department Email
$22,500.00 CM-Health@weld.gov Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Renewable* Department Head Email
NO CM-Health- Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be
DeptHead@weld.gov included?*
Automatic Renewal
NO
County Attorney
Grant GENERAL COUNTY
IGA ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEY@WEL
D.GOV
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts
are not in OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date Review Date* Renewal Date
09/01 /2026
Termination Notice Period Expiration Date*
Committed Delivery Date 03/31 /2027
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head Finance Approver Legal Counsel
JASON CHESSHER CHRIS D'OVIDIO BYRON HOWELL
DH Approved Date Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
02/12/2026 02/14/2026 02/17/2026
Final Approval
BOCC Approved Doc ID#
AG 022526
BOCC Signed Date
Originator
BOCC Agenda Date BFRITZ
02/25/2026
Houstan Aragon
To: Christopher McDonald
Subject: RE: CTB TEMP DOCUMENTS
From: Christopher McDonald<cmcdonald@weld.gov>
Sent:Thursday, February 26, 2026 7:17 AM
To: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov>
Subject: RE: CTB TEMP DOCUMENTS
Hello,
Please see the attached proof of submittal for the NEHA grant.The status at the top of the application states that it
is currently under review by NEHA.
2026-27 Track 2 Development Base
GRANT APPLICATION
Organization: Weld County Department of Public Health and Amount Requested: $22,500.00
Environment Start Date: April 1, 2026
Grant ID: R-202601-07569 End Date: March 31, 2027
Status: Under Review
Thank you,
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COUNTY,CO
Chris McDonald
Food Program Coordinator
Department of Public Health and Environment
Environmental Health: 970-400-6415
Direct: 970-400-2219
Email: cmcdonald@weld.gov
1555 N 17th St., Greeley, CO 80632
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From: Houstan Aragon<haragon@weld.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 3:58 PM
To: Health Contracts<Health-Contracts@weld.gov>; Shaun May<smay@weld.gov>; Nick Trautner
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Subject:CTB TEMP DOCUMENTS
Importance: High
Good Afternoon,
Attached are various items that were approved during this morning's meeting that have been marked as CTB Temp
documents until CTB receives the following:
1) NEHA Grant Application: Please provide Proof of Submittal
2) Amendment#4 to FDT/STI Task Order Contract—Has been signed by Chair Pro-Tern Maxey and is back at
the State to complete their end of signatures
3) MOU—Please forward a fully executed agreement to CTB once Community Cradle signs the agreement.
Once received, CTB will proceed with finalization of records.
Best,
COUNTY,CO
Houstan Aragon
Deputy Clerk to the Board
Desk: 970-400-4224
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