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Approve 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Official Request Form and
Application for U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper for County
Roads 13 and 50 Intersection Realignment and Roundabout Construction Project,
and Authorize Department of Public Works to Submit
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 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending
Official Request Form and Application for U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and
John Hickenlooper for the County Roads 13 and 50 Intersection Realignment and
Roundabout Construction Project, 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 Works, to the U.S. Senate, Offices of Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper,
with further terms and conditions being as stated in said form and application, and
Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said form and
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 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Official Request Form and
Application for U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper for the County
Roads 13 and 50 Intersection Realignment and Roundabout Construction Project, 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 Works, to the
U.S. Senate, Offices of Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, be, and hereby is,
approved.
Be it further resolved by the Board that Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works,
be, and hereby is, authorized to submit said application.
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2027 Congressionally Directed Spending Official Request Form and Application for
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper for County Roads 13 and 50
Intersection Realignment and Roundabout Construction Project
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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 23rd day of March, A.D., 2026:
Scott K. James, Chair: Aye r
Jason S. Maxey, Pro-Tem: Aye i� La••
Perry L. Buck: Aye 1
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Excused , VZir
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: WCR 13 and WCR 50 Roundabout—Application for Community Project Funding
DEPARTMENT: Public Works DATE: 3/10/26
PERSON REQUESTING: Evan Pinkham and Curtis Hall
Brief description of the problem/issue:
Staff is requesting to submit the attached application for Community Project Funding through the Office's of
Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper. The request is for$5,000,000.00 in funding for the WCR 13
and WCR 50 Roundabout project.
What options exist for the Board?
The board may choose to allow staff to submit the application for funding or not.
Consequences:
Additional local funding will be required to fully fund the project.
Impacts:
If successful, this funding request will fully fund the remainder of the project.
Costs (Current Fiscal Year/Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years):
There is no additional cost related to getting this funding, however if we are not successful, we will need to
determine how to fund the rest of the realignment/roundabout project.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends to submit for funding through the Office's of Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper
Support Recommendation Schedule
Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments:
Perry L. Buck
Scott K. James
Jason S. Maxey ,.11
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FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending
Official Request Form for U . S . Senators
Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper
Please submit your Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request for fiscal year 2027
(FY27) by Friday, March 27th at pm MT.
Introduction: Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are accepting
Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) requests for Colorado projects in Fiscal Year 2027
(FY27).
The CDS process is an opportunity for state and local government entities and nonprofits to
request funding from members of Congress for specific projects in their home states.
Funding for projects, if selected by the Senate Committee on Appropriations and ultimately
passed into law by Congress, would be distributed as part of the federal appropriations
process during FY27.
Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet are providing a joint application process for FY27 CDS
projects. Applicants will be able to complete one application form which will be received by
both offices. Each Senator will then review project requests and submit to the Senate
Committee on Appropriations individually. If you are also submitting y our request to your
House member in the Community Project Funding process, please ensure the information is
IDENTICAL for both applications.
Eligibility: Only non-profit entities,public institutions, and state, local, and Tribal government
entities are eligible to make CDS requests. Projects cannot be requested by nor designated
for private individuals or for-profit entities. All requests for CDS must include one letter of
support from either state, local, or tribal governments or community leaders that details the
community benefits and support for the project. Note: Eligibility is subject to change based
on Appropriations Committee guidance.
Please ensure your submission is consistent with the guidelines set by the Senate
Committee on Appropriations (see FAQdoc below). Our staff will carefully review all
requests. Please note the submission of requests does not guarantee funding.
Helpful Documents: Below are several documents to help answer any questions you might
have about your organization's application for funding. Please note that these documents
are for FY26. All eligible accounts and projects listed in the FY26 guidance are subject to
change.
• Guidance on eligible funding accounts the Senate Committee on
Appropriations (please note that this guidance is from FY26, and this link will be
updated when the Committee releases guidance for FY27).
• FY27 FAQ document. (This document will be further updated once FY27 guidance is
released).
• To view entire application before submitting, please see this PDF version. Please note,
we can not accept a filled-out PDF in lieu of this Google Form.
CDS Application Form: Once you provide your email address below, your answers in the form
will be automatically saved. You will be emailed a copy of your application upon submission.
(If you are looking for the FY27 programmatic request form, please Senator Bennet's website
and Senator Hickenlooper's website. Please note that, unlike this joint CDS form, the
Senators have separate programmatic request forms.)
Questions: If you have any questions, please first contact one of our regional offices. You
can find office locations and contact information for Senator Bennet's office and Senator
Hickenlooper's office. If you are unable to contact one of our regional offices, you can reach
out to directedspending@bennet.senate.gov and cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov.
Please submit this form no later than Friday, March 27th at 5pm MT.
* Indicates required question
1. Email
epinkham@weld.gov
Primary Contact Information
Please provide information for the requesting entity.
2. Organization Name *
Weld County, Colorado
3. Organization Street Address *
1150 0 Street
4. City*
Greeley
5. State *
Mark only one oval.
op Colorado
6. Zip Code (#####) *
80631
7. Organization Website *
www.weld.gov
8. Is this organization a non-profit entity, public institution, or state, local, or Tribal *
government entity? Please note that projects cannot be requested by nor
designated for private individuals or for-profit entities.
Mark only one oval.
411, Yes
No
9. If yes, what type of entity is requesting CDS? *
Mark only one oval.
Non-Profit
IIII State or Local Government Entity
Tribal Government
Public Institution (Water District, School District, Higher Education, etc.)
Other:
10. Requesting Entity Employer Identification Number - EIN (##-#######) *
84-6000813
11. Has the organization reached out to Senator Bennet's and Senator Hickenlooper's *
state offices about this request?
Note: You can find office locations and contact information for Senator
Bennet here and Senator Hickenlooper here.
Mark only one oval.
Yes Skip to question 12
iii No Skip to question 14
Previous Office Contacts
12. Who in Senator Bennet's office have you talked to about this project? *
13. Who in Senator Hickenlooper's office have you talked to about this project? *
Points of Contact
Please share information for the primary point of contact from the requesting entity. This
individual is the person who will be contacted by the agency for dispersal of funds. Their
personal contact information will not be publicly posted.
Note: The point of contact cannot be a registered lobbyist.
14. First and Last Name *
Evan Pinkham
15. Title *
Transportation Planning Manager
16. Organization *
Weld County, Colorado
17. Direct Phone (###-###-####) *
970-400-3727
18. Email *
epinkham®weld.gov
Second Project Point of Contact
Please share information for the secondary point of contact from the requesting entity. This
individual is the secondary person who will be contacted by the agency for dispersal of funds.
Their personal contact information will not be
publicly posted .
Note: The point of contact cannot be a registered lobbyist.
19. First and Last Name *
Scott James
20. Title *
Weld County Commissioner Chair
21. Organization *
Weld County, Colorado
22. Phone (###-###-####) *
970-400-4209
23. Email *
BOCC-Contracts@weld.gov
Project Information
Please note, if your request is submitted by either Senator, the project will be publicly listed
on their website as an official fiscal year 2027 (FY27) request.
24. Project Title *
WCR 13 and WCR 50 Roundabout
25. Project Website
N/A
26. Exact Project Address
Intersection of WCR 13 and WCR 50
27. City *
Johnstown, (Weld County)
28. State (ex. CO) *
CO
29. Zipcode (#####) *
80534
30. County where the project is located * Q Dropdown
Mark only one oval.
Statewide
Adams
Alamosa
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Baca
Bent
Boulder
Broomfield
Chaffee
Cheyenne
Clear Creek
Conejos
Costilla
Crowley
Custer
Delta
Denver
Dolores
Douglas
Eagle
El Paso
Elbert
Fremont
Garfield
Gilpin
Grand
Gunnison
Hinsdale
Huerfano
Jackson
Jefferson
Kiowa
Kit Carson
La Plata
Lake
Larimer
Las Animas
Lincoln
Logan
Mesa
Mineral
Moffat
Montezuma
Montrose
O Morgan
Otero
Ouray
Park
Phillips
Pitkin
Prowers
Pueblo
Rio Blanco
Rio Grande
Routt
Saguache
San Juan
San Miguel
Sedgwick
Summit
Teller
Washington
111/ Weld
CD Yuma
31. Has this organization previously requested Congressionally Directed Spending? *
Mark only one oval.
Yes Skip to question 32
No Skip to question 34
Previous Submissions
32. Have you submitted a request for this project before? *
Mark only one oval.
Yes
- No
33. Has your organization previously received CDS funding? If so, please indicate *
which Fiscal Year your project was funded or if it was included in the FY25 draft
bill.
Check all that apply.
•Our organization hasn't received CDS funding.
FY22
FY23
FY24
FY25 -- included in draft bill, but not funded
FY26
Project Details
34. Brief Summary *
In 300 characters or less, please briefly describe the intended use of funds and
what the project will accomplish. The first sentence should describe what the
project does, and the second sentence should describe its benefit to the
community.
Example#1: This project will support the construction of a regional first responder
training facility that will provide fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement
training opportunities. This facility will be available to over five hundred first
responders in a four-county area."
Example #2: This project supports the repair of the highway downtown corridor
through the replacement/construction of critical road and safety infrastructure. This
project will improve safety and walkability in the community, in addition to improving
the economic growth opportunities in the downtown area.
The intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 13 and WCR 50 northwest of Johnstown is a
critical rural junction that currently experiences operational inefficiencies and safety
concerns due to its geometry, traffic growth, and limited control. Realignment will
remove geometric inconsistencies and create a more intuitive north-south corridor,
enhancing predictability for drivers and reducing the likelihood of crashes.
35. Summary *
In 1-3 paragraphs, please provide a brief description of the project, including the
specific activities that it will fund (e.g., equipment, construction, salaries, etc.) and
the benefits it will provide to your local community and/or Colorado.
See next page.
The intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 13 and WCR 50 northwest of Johnstown is a
critical rural junction that currently experiences operational inefficiencies and safety
concerns due to its geometry, traffic growth, and limited control. The proposed project
will realign WCR 13 and construct a modern single-lane roundabout at its intersection with
WCR 50. Realignment will remove geometric inconsistencies and create a more intuitive
north-south corridor, enhancing predictability for drivers and reducing the likelihood of
crashes. The roundabout will transform the current stop-controlled intersection into a low-
speed, free-flow control environment that naturally calms traffic, reduces conflict points,
and significantly lowers the severity of collisions. This treatment is especially well-suited
for rural high-speed corridors like WCR 13, where roundabouts have demonstrated
substantial reductions in injury and fatal crash rates.
Beyond safety, the project will deliver meaningful operational benefits. A roundabout
reduces delays associated with stop-and-go traffic, provides continuous movement even
during peak travel periods, and efficiently accommodates agricultural and freight traffic
common in the area. These improvements will support long-term regional mobility by
enhancing access to surrounding communities, supporting ongoing development, and
improving route reliability for both local and through travelers. The project also provides
resiliency benefits by reducing the likelihood of crash-related closures that can disrupt
connectivity on the WCR 13 corridor.
Overall, the realignment of WCR 13 and construction of the roundabout at WCR 13 and
WCR 50 is a cost-effective, forward-looking investment that improves safety, supports
economic growth, and enhances multimodal mobility for the region. This project addresses
a clear transportation need today while ensuring the corridor can meet future demands as
the surrounding area continues to expand.
36. Estimated project start date: *
February 2027
Example:January 7, 2019
37. Estimated project completion date: *
August 2027
Example:January 7, 2019
Project Budget
38. FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending Request Amount: *
$5,000,000.00
39. Total cost of the project: *
$14,027,588.00
40. Many CDS grants require non-federal matching funds. Can your organization meet *
the match requirement? (For more info, see FAQ HERE.)
Mark only one oval.
gm Yes
No
Unsure
41. Can the project proceed if the Appropriations Committee only partially funds your
request?
Mark only one oval.
EIN Yes
No
42. Does this project have multiple phases or components? If so, please explain them *
and include the estimated funding amounts required for each phase/component.
Note: Phases must be completed in order, components of a project can be
completed individually.
For example:
Phase 1: $200,000 for design and preconstruction activities
Phase 2: $750,0000 for main construction
Phase 3: $80,000 for associated infrastructure/equipment
OR
Component 1: $500,000 Construction of main facility
Component 2: $200,000 Parking lot and new renovations
Component 3: $300,000 Specialty facility construction
No phasing is proposed, see Itemized Budget (#45) for additional detail.
43. Is this project, or a portion of this project, contingent on receiving CDS funding? *
Mark only one oval.
Yes, the entire project is contingent on receiving CDS funding
Yes, a portion of this project is contingent on receiving CDS funding
No
44. If funded, will the project become self-sustaining? Note: Congressionally Directed x
Spending is intended to be a one-time infusion of funds.
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
45. Itemized Budget
Provide an itemized budget outlining how the requested funding will be used.
Please state dollar amounts numerically and include details on how funds will be
spent. Please do not email spreadsheets or attachments in lieu of this question.
For reference, here is an example itemized budget:
$420,000 -- Construction/Renovation Materials
$342,000 -- Infrastructure (i.e. concrete, electric, site prep)
$210,000 -- Labor
$100,000 -- Other costs including salaries and benefits
$1,072,000 -- TOTAL COST
CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE: $10,806,093.00
DESIGN SERVICES: $1,121,495.00
ROW/EASEMENTS: $1,000,000.00
UTILITIES RELOCATION: $1,000,000.00
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCES: $100,000.00
Total: $14,027,588.00
46. Additional Sources of Funding *
Please provide any additional sources of project funding (ie. federal, local or state
government, or private or non-profit sources) that have committed funds or are
expected to commit funds. Please state the status of the funding for the project
(e.g. funding awarded, funding received, or application pending).
For reference, here is an example list of additional funding sources:
Funding Awarded:
$$$- USDA, grant title, date awarded
$$$- State of Colorado, grant title, date awarded
Pending Applications:
$$$- USDA, grant title
$$$- State of Colorado, grant title
$$$-Community Foundation
Funding Awarded: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) = $1,632,177.00
Pending Application CDS: - Rep. Evans
Additional Funding Sources: Weld County - $9,751,974.00, Larimer County - $16,965.00,
Town of Johnstown - $2,626,472.00
47. Does the request include funding for construction, property acquisition, or
building renovation?
Mark only one oval.
ME Yes Skip to question 48
No Skip to question 52
Construction Projects
Please note, in FY26, the only accounts that allowed for building construction were: (1)
Agriculture Subcommittee: Rural Development, Community Facilities grants; (2) LHHS
Subcommittee: Department of Health and Human Services—Health Resources and Services
Administration; (3) THUD Subcommittee: Community Development Fund for Economic
Development Initiatives (EDI).
For example, if an education institution on the Front Range submits a project that includes
construction for new learning spaces, the correct subcommittee is "THUD" and the correct
account is"Community Development Fund for Economic Development Initiatives (EDI)."This
is because the project contains construction (making it ineligible for education related LHHS
accounts), is not in a rural community(ineligible for USDA RD), and is not a healthcare facility
(ineligible for HRSA).
48. If the request includes a request for new construction, has this construction
already begun?
Note: CDS funds cannot be used to pay for construction that has already been
completed or started.
Mark only one oval.
Yes
_ No
49. Have you begun the process of any necessary environmental review? *
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Unsure
50. Have you considered Build America, Buy America Act requirements into your
project budget?
NOTE: The Build America, Buy America Act requires that all infrastructure projects
funded with federal assistance use only iron, steel, manufactured products, and
construction materials produced in the United States. This requirement applies to
articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to
an infrastructure project. If you are submitting a CDS request for funding for an
infrastructure project, please take this requirement into account.
Mark only one oval.
11111 Yes
No
Unsure
51. Have you started any necessary State Historic Preservation processes? *
Mark only one oval.
Nu Yes
No
Unsure
Subcommittee
52. Please select the topic/appropriations subcommittee that best
0 Dropdown
aligns with your project.
Mark only one oval.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies Skip to question 53
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Skip to question 56
Energy and Water Skip to question 57
Financial Services and General Government Skip to question 59
Homeland Security Skip to question 60
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Skip to question 63
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Skip to question 73
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Skip to question 74
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Skip to question 82
Unsure Skip to question 92
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related
Agencies
Please note that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development funding has
federal cost shares varying between 10 and 75 percent; please contact USDA Colorado to
confirm your federal cost share requirements (based on population).
53. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from:
Mark only one oval.
Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Salaries and Expenses
Agricultural Research Service, Building and Facilities
Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO)
Rural Development - Community Facilities grants
Rural Development, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband grants
54. Many USDA accounts have cost-share or match requirements. Is your
organization prepared to provide match funding if your request is funded under
one of these accounts?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
55. If applying for a Rural Development - Community Facilities grant, please list the
towns or counties within the service area that will benefit from your project.
Skin to a':Pstion 94
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
56. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Mark only one oval.
Department of Commerce; National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST);
Scientific and Technical Research Services (STRS); External Projects
Department of Commerce; NIST; Construction of Research Facilities; Extramural
Construction
Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA); Operations, Research, and Facilities (ORF); Special Projects
Department of Justice; Office on Justice Programs; State and Local Law
Enforcement Assistance; Byrne Discretionary
Department of Justice; Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS); COPS Law
Enforcement Technology
National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Safety, Security, and Mission
Support
Skip to question 94
Energy and Water
Please note that Department of Energy projects have up to a 50%federal cost share. For U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers projects, please contact your local district (Albuquerque or Omaha)
to confirm specific project cost shares and eligibility.
57. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from:
Mark only one oval.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Investigations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Construction
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Operations Et Maintenance
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Mississippi River Et Tributaries: Investigations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Mississippi River Et Tributaries: Construction
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Mississippi River Et Tributaries: Operation Et
Maintenance
Bureau of Reclamation; Water and Related Resources
Department of Energy; Renewable and Clean Energy Projects
Department of Energy; Electricity and Energy Resiliency Projects
Department of Energy; Cybersecurity and Energy Security Projects
Department of Energy; Nuclear Energy Projects
Department of Energy; Fossil Energy or Carbon Management Projects
58. Many of the Department of Energy accounts have cost-share or match
requirements (up to 50%), depending on the scope and technological maturity of
the project. Is your organization prepared to provide match funding if your request
is funded under one of these accounts?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Skip to question 94
Financial Services and General Government
59. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Mark only one oval.
Small Business Administration; Administrative Provision
National Archives and Records Administration; National Historical Publications
and Records Commission
National Archives and Records Administration; Repair and Restoration
General Services Administration; Federal Buildings Fund, Construction and
Acquisition
General Services Administration; Federal Buildings Fund, Repairs and Alterations
Office of National Drug Control Policy; Prevention Grants
Skip to question 94
Homeland Security
In order to be to be eligible for consideration of funding, the Senate Committee on
Appropriations requests a letter of support from the Colorado Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) for pre-disaster mitigation or emergency
operations projects.
See instructions below to send your letter of support.
Please note that Homeland Security projects have a standard 75%federal cost share.
60. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Mark only one oval.
Federal Emergency Management Agency; Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grants
Federal Emergency Management Agency; Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
Grants
61. FEMA PDM and FEMA EOC Grants must meet the eligibility and cost-sharing {
requirements of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) and
the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) grant programs respectively. Is your
organization prepared to provide match funding if your request is funded under
one of these accounts?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
62. All Homeland Security projects must have a letter of support from the Colorado *
Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM). Please
email a PDF version of your letter saved as:
[OrganizationName].DHSEM.LOS.pdf
Have you emailed a PDF version of the letter of support
to directedspending@bennet.senate.gov and cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, I have emailed a PDF letter of support. Skip to question 94
No, but I plan to email a PDF letter of support. Skip to question 94
No. Skip to question 94
Skip to question 94
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
EPA Clean and Drinking Water projects have an 80%federal cost share, this means an entity
can only request 80% of the total project cost. Forest Service projects also have an 80%
federal cost share. National Park Service projects have a 50% cash or in kind match
requirement.
63. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Mark only one oval.
Environmental Protection Agency; State and Tribal Assistance Grants; Clean
Water SRF; Clean Water
Environmental Protection Agency; State and Tribal Assistance Grants; Drinking
Water SRF; Drinking Water
Indian Health Service; Sanitation Facilities Construction
National Park Service; Historic Preservation Fund
U.S. Forest Service; State and Private Forestry; Forest Resource Information and
Analysis
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); Great American Outdoors Act; Land
and Water Conservation Fund
Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF); Great American Outdoors Act; Legacy Restoration
Fund
Land Management Agencies (LMCON); Construction
Land Management Agencies (LMCON); Local Projects and Research
Bureau of Indian Affairs; Operation of Indian Programs; Special Initiatives
EPA; Science and Technology; Research: National Priorities
EPA; State and Tribal Assistance Grants; STAG Infrastructure Grants
64. Many of the United States Department of the Interior's accounts have cost-share *
or match requirements. Is your organization prepared to provide match funding if
your request is funded under one of these accounts?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Water Projects
65. Is your organization prepared to comply with EPA's community grant *
requirements?
Note: The Interior Subcommittee EPA grants require that organizations submit a
workplan, conduct an environmental review, and provided detailed budget. For more
information, see EPA's community program application checklist.
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Unsure
I am not requesting a water project.
66. SRF Intended Use Plan: If you are requesting a State and Tribal Assistance Grant*
for a Drinking or Clean Water Project, is the project on the state's most recently
finalized Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) Intended Use
Plan?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, I am requesting a water project that is included on Colorado's SRF.
No, I am requesting a water project that is NOT included on Colorado's SRF.
No, I am not requesting a water project.
67. SRF Eligibility: For State and Tribal Assistance Grants for Drinking or Clean Water *
Projects: if the project is NOT included on Colorado's SRF, is the project eligible
under SRF guidelines?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, I am requesting a water project that is eligible under Colorado's SRF
guidelines.
No, I am requesting a water project that is NOT eligible under Colorado's SRF
guidelines.
No, I am not requesting a water project.
68. For Tribal Drinking or Clean Water Facilities Construction Projects: is the project *
on the Indian Health Service (IHS) Sanitation Deficiency System list?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, the project is on the HIS Sanitation Deficiency System list.
No, the project is NOT on the HIS Sanitation Deficiency System list.
No, I am not requesting a tribal water project.
69. For Tribal Drinking or Clean Water Facilities Construction Projects: if the project is *
NOT on the IHS Sanitation Deficiency System list, is the project eligible under the
Criteria for the Sanitation Facilities Construction Program?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, the project is eligible under the Criteria for the Sanitation Facilities
Construction Program.
No, the project is NOT eligible under the Criteria for the Sanitation Facilities
Construction Program.
No, I am not requesting a tribal sanitation project.
Non-Water Interior Projects
70. Are you requesting a forestry project? If so, is your project included in Colorado's
Forest Action Plan?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, I am requesting a forestry project that is included in Colorado's Forest Action
Plan.
No, I am requesting a forestry project that is NOT included in Colorado's Forest
Action Plan.
No, I am not requesting a forestry project.
71. Are you requesting a National Parks Project? If so, does the property meet the *
Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) program requirements of being listed for the
National Register of Historic Places or as a National Historic Landmark
individually or as contributing to an historic district?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, I am requesting a National Park project that does meet HPF program
requirements.
No, I am requesting a National Park project that does NOT meet HPF program
requirements.
No, I am not requesting a National Park project.
72. Are you requesting a Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Legacy ,
Restoration Fund (LRF), or Land Management Agency Construction (LMCON)
Project? If so, is the project on the relevant list provided by the administration?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, the LWCF, LRF or LMCON project is on the relevant list provided by the
administration.
No, the LWCF, LRF or LMCON project is NOT on the relevant list provided by the
administration.
No, I am not requesting an AWCF, LRF, or LMCON project.
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Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Please note that, as of FY26, no LHHS accounts have match requirements.
73. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Mark only one oval.
Department of Labor; Employment and Training Administration
Department of Health and Human Services; Health Resources Service
Administration; Program Management
Department of Health and Human Services; Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration; Health Surveillance and Program Support
Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Children and
Families; Children and Families Services Programs
Department of Health and Human Services; Administration for Community Living;
Aging and Disability Services Programs
Department of Education; Innovation and Improvement; Fund for the Improvement
of Education (FIE)
Department of Education; Higher Education; Fund for the Improvement of
Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)
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Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
74. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Mark only one oval.
Military Construction; Army
Military Construction; Navy and Marine Corps
Military Construction; Air Force
Military Construction; Defense-Wide
Military Construction; Army National Guard
Military Construction; Air National Guard
Military Construction; Army Reserve
Military Construction; Navy Reserve
Military Construction; Air Force Reserve
75. Does this project appear on the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP) list? *
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
76. Does this project appear on the Unfunded Requirements/Priorities List *
(UFR/UPL)?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
77. Does this project appear on the Cost-to-Complete (CTC) list?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
78. Does this project have a DD1391?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
79. Has this project reached the 35% design milestone?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
80. Was this project authorized in the 2025 or previous years' National Defense
Authorization Act or has it been submitted to the Senate Armed Services
Committee for consideration?
Mark only one oval.
Yes, this project was authorized in the FY25 NDAA or earlier.
Yes, this project was submitted for authorization in the FY25 NDAA.
No, this project has NOT been authorized or submitted for authorization.
81. If this project was funded last year, please share the funding amount.
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Please note that, as of FY26, no THUD accounts have match requirements.
82. Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from:
Mark only one oval.
Transportation Planning, Research, and Development (TPRED) for transportation
research projects
Grants-in-Aid for Airports (Airport Improvement Program or AIP) for airport capital
projects
Facilities and Equipment (F&E) for terminal air traffic control facility replacement
NM Highway Infrastructure Programs (HIP) for highway capital projects
Transit Infrastructure Grants (TIG) for transit capital projects
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Program (CRISI)for rail
capital projects
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiatives (EDI)
for economic development projects
Transportation Projects
83. Is this transportation project included on the Colorado Statewide Transportation *
Improvement Plan (STIP)?
Mark only one oval.
rail Yes
No
I'm not applying for a transportation project.
84. If this project is not included on the Colorado Statewide Transportation
Improvement Plan (STIP), is it likely to be added in 2026?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
No Not applicable because this project is already on the STIP
I'm not applying for a transportation project.
85. Please provide a url link to the project on the STIP.
https://www.codot.gov/programs/planning/assets/transportation-plans/4-stip-reports-al ly.pdf
86. Is this transportation project included on the Colorado Department of
Transportation's 10-year plan?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
MIN No
I'm not applying for a transportation project.
87. If relevant to your project, please provide the Airport Code.
N/A
88. For transportation project not included on a STIP or -year plan, a letter of support*
from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is required. Please email
your letter saved as [OrganizationName].CDOT.LOS.pdf(Example: "State of
Colorado.CDOT.LOS.pdf')
If you are requesting a letter from CDOT, please send it to Jamie Grim,
jamie.grim@state.co.us. Please note that CDOT does not provide traditional
letters of support for CDS applicants. Instead, CDOT provides letters to inform the
federal government that the state agency will administer appropriated funds. With
request for a letter of support, please send the name of the applicant, the name of
the project, the budget for the project, and if the project has an STIP number. If the
project budget includes any federal money besides CDS money, it probably has a
STIP number. However, if it is a new project funded with local funds, it is probably
not on the STIP.
Have you emailed a PDF version of the letter of support
to directedspending@bennet.senate.gov and cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov?
Mark only one oval.
- Yes, I have emailed a PDF letter of support titled
[OrganizationName].CDOT.LOS.pdf
No, but I will email a PDF letter of support titled
[Organization Name].CDOT.LOS.pdf
No
I'm not applying for a transportation project.
HUD Economic Development Initiative Projects
89. Is your organization prepared to comply with HUD's community grant *
requirements?
Note: HUD EDI grants require that organizations submit a workplan, conduct an
environmental review, and provide a detailed budget to the agency. For more
information, see HUD's website.
Mark only one oval.
Yes
No
Unsure
- I'm not applying for a HUD EDI project.
90. HUD requires that projects meet one of the agencies National Objectives: *
1. Benefit to low and moderate income persons
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Mark only one oval.
Benefit to low and moderate income persons
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
Unsure
- I'm not applying for a HUD EDI project.
91. If your proposal benefits low and moderate income persons, please provide brief
information on how you meet that objective. When possible, please include specific
Area Median Income (AMI) statistics.
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Unsure of Subcommittee Request
92. Which agency best aligns with the project purpose?*
Mark only one oval.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Department of Defense (DOD)
Department of Education (Ed)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Department of Interior (DOI)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Department of State
MN Department of Transportation (DOT)
Department of the Treasury
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
93. Is this project included on any Colorado state plans? (For example: the Colorado *
Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP); the Colorado Forest Action
Plan; Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF); etc.)
This project is listed on the Colorado STIP.
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Requesting Organization Information
94. Is the proposed recipient currently in material non-compliance of a prior grant
award made by the proposed Federal funding agency?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
- No
95. Has the organization or any potential sub-grantees been subject to sanction or *
litigation by State, Local, or Federal governments in the past five years?
Mark only one oval.
Yes
_ No
96. If your organization or any potential sub-grantees been subject to sanction or
litigation by State, Local, or Federal governments in the past five years, please
provide additional details here:
Community Support
All requests for CDS must include one letter of support from either the state, local, or tribal
governments, or community leaders that details the community benefits and support for the
project. This one letter can be signed by multiple entities.
97. What individual or entity(s) provided the projects letter of support? *
Matthew S. LeCerf Town Manager
Scott James, Weld County Commissioner, Chair
98. Please email your letter of support to cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov and *
Directed_Spending@bennet.senate.gov.
Please save your letter submitted by email as
[OrganizationName].LOS.pdf. (Example: "State of Colorado.LOS.pdf)
Mark only one oval.
- Yes, I have submitted only ONE letter of support titled
[Organization Name].LOS.pdf
Other:
99. Please copy and paste your letter of support into the form below. *
See letters of support from Johnstown Town Manager and Weld County Commissioner
below.
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The Honorable Michael Bennet
United States Senator
261 Russel Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable John Hickenlooper
United States Senator
374 Russel Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Gabe Evans
United States House of Representatives
8`"Congressional District of Colorado
3400 West 16th St, Building 1 S Suite C
Greeley,Colorado 80634
Re: Colorado Boulevard(WCR 13)& Veteran's Parkway(WCR 50) Roundabout Project
Dear Senator John Hickenlooper, Senator Michael Bennet,and Congressman Evans,
The Town of Johnstown is proud to support the request for Congressionally Directed Spending to help
construct the WCR 13 Realignment and the WCR 13/WCR 50 Roundabout Project. Residents have
shared concerns about safety and visibility at this intersection for years,especially as traffic has grown
with new neighborhoods, farms,and local businesses relying on these roads every day.
Realigning WCR 13 and adding a modern roundabout will make this intersection safer and easier to
navigate for everyone families,commuters, school traffic,agricultural operators,and visitors traveling
through the area.The roundabout will slow vehicles to safer speeds,reduce crash risks,and create a more
predictable,community-friendly roadway.
This project will also improve daily travel for Johnstown residents by reducing delays and strengthening a
key connection that many people depend on for work,school,and essential services. Johnstown
respectfully asks for federal support to help bring this important safety improvement to our community.
Sincerely, ,
atthew S. LeCe
Town Man. r
Cc: Mayo Duncan& Town •uncilmembers
The Community that Cares
Multiple Submissions
Other Congressional Offices
If you plan to submit your Congressionally Directed Spending request to multiple members of
Colorado's federal delegation for consideration, we ask that you submit identical applications and,
specifically, identical project titles.
100. Have you submitted this request to another Member of Congress from
Colorado?
Mark only one oval.
Representative Diana DeGette
Representative Joe Neguse
Representative Lauren Boebert
Representative Jeff Hurd
Representative Jeff Crank
Representative Jason Crow
Representative Brittany Pettersen
Representative Gabe Evans
None
101. If your organization submitted multiple requests for FY27, please provide the
prioritized ranking for this project.
Note: We encourage organizations to submit only one CDS request per fiscal year.
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Project Name Realignment
Project Limits WCRI3/WCR50 y61 -
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CONSTRUCTION COSTS UNIT UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL
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UTILITIES RELOCATION LS $1,000,000 1 $1,000,000
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCES LS $100,000 1 $100,000
Subtotal $3,221,495
TOTAL $14,027,588
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United States Senator
261 Russel Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable John Iickenlooper
United States Senator
374 Russel Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Gabe Evans
United States House of Representatives
8th Congressional District of Colorado
3400 West 16th St, Building 1 S Suite C
Greeley,Colorado 80634
Re: Colorado Boulevard(WCR 13)&Veteran's Parkway(WCR 50) Roundabout Project
Dear Senator John Hickenlooper, Senator Michael Bennet,and Congressman Evans,
The Town of Johnstown is proud to support the request for Congressionally Directed Spending to help
construct the WCR 13 Realignment and the WCR 13/WCR 50 Roundabout Project. Residents have
shared concerns about safety and visibility at this intersection for years,especially as traffic has grown
with new neighborhoods,farms, and local businesses relying on these roads every day.
Realigning WCR 13 and adding a modern roundabout will make this intersection safer and easier to
navigate for everyone—families,commuters,school traffic,agricultural operators,and visitors traveling
through the area. The roundabout will slow vehicles to safer speeds,reduce crash risks,and create a more
predictable,community-friendly roadway.
This project will also improve daily travel for Johnstown residents by reducing delays and strengthening a
key connection that many people depend on for work,school,and essential services. Johnstown
respectfully asks for federal support to help bring this important safety improvement to our community.
Sincerely, ,
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atthew S. LeCe 1111110
Town Man. r
Cc: Mayo Duncan&Town '.uncilmembers
The Community that Cares
COLORADO
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Office of the Deputy Executive Director
March 12, 2026
The Honorable Michael Bennet The Honorable John Hickenlooper
United States Senator United States Senator
261 Russell Senate Office Building 316 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510 Washington, DC 20510
Subject: CDOT acknowledgment of Weld County's Weld County Road (WCR) 50 and
WCR 13 Roundabout project
Dear Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper,
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) understands that all requests for
Congressionally Directed Spending under the Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP)
account require CDOT to ascertain if the project is eligible for funding and to be good
stewards of the funds if they are enacted.
On behalf of CDOT, I write this letter to acknowledge that:
1. This project is eligible for Federal-aid highway funding under Title 23, US Code.
2. If the project is selected, CDOT will administer the enacted funds as required by
federal regulations.
3. This project is on the CDOT STIP under SNF5788.062
CDOT agrees to follow the applicable requirements for the administration of federal
dollars should the project receive funds.
Thank you for your consideration of the project.
Sincerely,
Herman Stockinger
Deputy Director
Colorado Department of Transportation
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2829 W. Howard Place Denver, CO 80204-2305 Phone 303-757-9011 codot.gov * �*
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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISIONERS
(970) 400-4200
1 150 O St., P.O. Box 758
COUNTY, CO Greeley, CO 80632
March 23, 2026
U.S. Senator, Michael Bennet
1200 South College Avenue, Suite 211
Fort Collins, CO 80524
U.S. Senator, John Hickenlooper
801 8th Street, Suite 140A
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear U.S. Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper,
Weld County strongly supports the request for Congressionally Directed Spending to complete construction of
the WCR 13 Realignment and the WCR 13/WCR 50 Roundabout Project. This intersection has experienced
growing operational and safety concerns as traffic volumes increase in the rapidly developing area northwest
of Johnstown. The current geometry creates sight-distance challenges and awkward turning movements,
making this location a priority for safety and mobility improvements.
The proposed realignment and modern roundabout will significantly improve safety by replacing the existing
offset,stop-controlled intersection with a low-speed,free-flow configuration that reduces conflict points and
virtually eliminates the severe broadside and angle crashes common at rural high-speed intersections. By
improving visibility,simplifying vehicle movements,and naturally slowing traffic, the project will create a safer
environment for all roadway users, including agricultural equipment, freight, commuters, and residents.
This improvement is also critical for maintaining reliable mobility along the WCR 13 corridor,which serves as an
important north-south connection supporting agricultural, industrial, and community growth in the region.
Enhancing traffic flow and reducing delays will improve travel time reliability and support the movement of
goods and people across the surrounding communities.
Weld County urges federal support to help deliver this long-needed safety and mobility project,ensuring that
the WCR 13 and WCR 50 corridors can continue to serve the region safely and effectively as growth
accelerates.
Sincerely,
Scott K. James
Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners
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FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending Official
Request Form for U.S. Senators Michael
Bennet and John Hickenlooper
Please submit your Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request for fiscal year 2027 (FY27) by Friday, March
27th at 5pm MT.
Introduction: Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are accepting Congressionally Directed Spending
(CDS) requests for Colorado projects in Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).
The CDS process is an opportunity for state and local government entities and nonprofits to request funding from
members of Congress for specific projects in their home states. Funding for projects, if selected by the Senate
Committee on Appropriations and ultimately passed into law by Congress,would be distributed as part of the
federal appropriations process during FY27.
Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet are providing a joint application process for FY27 CDS projects. Applicants will
be able to complete one application form which will be received by both offices. Each Senator will then review
project requests and submit to the Senate Committee on Appropriations individually. If you are also submitting your
request to your House member in the Community Project Funding process. please ensure the information is
IDENTICAL for both applications.
Eligibility: Only non-profit entities, public institutions, and state, local, and Tribal government entities are eligible to
make CDS requests. Projects cannot be requested by nor designated for private individuals or for-profit entities. All
requests for CDS must include one letter of support from either state, local, or tribal governments or community
leaders that details the community benefits and support for the project. Note:Eligibility is subject to change based on
Appropriations Committee guidance.
Please ensure your submission is consistent with the guidelines set by the Senate Committee on Appropriations
(see FAQ doc below). Our staff will carefully review all requests. Please note the submission of requests does
not guarantee funding.
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Helpful Documents: Below are several documents to help answer any questions you might have about your
organization's application for funding.
• Guidance on eligible funding accounts the Senate Committee on Appropriations (please note that this
guidance is from FY26, and this link will be updated when the Committee releases guidance for FY27).
• FY27 FAQ document. (This document is updated with FY27 guidance).
• To view entire application before submitting,please see this PDF version. Please note,we can not accept a
filled-out PDF in lieu of this Google Form.
CDS Application Form: Once you provide your email address below,your answers in the form will be automatically
saved. You will be emailed a copy of your application upon submission. (If you are looking for the FY27
programmatic request form, please Senator Bennet's website and Senator Hickenlooper's website. Please note that,
unlike this joint CDS form,the Senators have separate programmatic request forms.)
Questions: If you have any questions, please first contact one of our regional offices.You can find office locations
and contact information for Senator Bennet's office and Senator Hickenlooper's office. If you are unable to contact
one of our regional offices,you can reach out to directedspending@bennet.senate.gov and
cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov.
Please submit this form no later than Friday, March 27th at 5pm MT.
Email *
epinkham@weld.gov
Primary Contact Information
Please provide information for the requesting entity.
Organization Name *
Weld County
Organization Street Address *
1150 0 Street
City*
3
Greeley
State *
Colorado
Zip Code (#####) *
80631
Organization Website *
www.weld.gov
Is this organization a non-profit entity, public institution, or state, local, or Tribal government entity?
Please note that projects cannot be requested by nor designated for private individuals or for-profit
entities. *
Yes
No
If yes, what type of entity is requesting CDS? *
Non-Profit
State or Local Government Entity
Tribal Government
Public Institution (Water District, School District, Higher Education, etc.)
Other:
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Requesting Entity Employer Identification Number - EIN (##-#######) *
84-6000813
Has the organization reached out to Senator Bennet's and Senator Hickenlooper's state offices about
this request?
Note: You can find office locations and contact information for Senator Bennet here and Senator
Hickenlooper here.
*
Yes
No
Points of Contact
Please share information for the primary point of contact from the requesting entity. This individual is the person who will
be contacted by the agency for dispersal of funds. Their personal contact information will not be publicly posted.
Note: The point of contact cannot be a registered lobbyist.
First and Last Name *
Evan Pinkham
Title *
Transportation Planning Manager
Organization *
Weld County
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Direct Phone (###-###-####) *
970-400-3727
Email *
epinkham@weld.gov
Second Project Point of Contact
Please share information for the secondary point of contact from the requesting entity. This individual is the secondary person
who will be contacted by the agency for dispersal of funds. Their personal contact information will not be publicly posted .
Note: The point of contact cannot be a registered lobbyist.
First and Last Name *
Scott James
Title *
Weld County Commissioner-Chair
Organization *
Weld County
Phone (###-###-####) *
970-400-4209
Email *
bocc-contracts@weld.gov
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Project Information
Please note, if your request is submitted by either Senator,the project will be publicly listed on their website as an official
fiscal year 2027(FY27) request.
Project Title *
WCR 13 and WCR 50 Roundabout
Project Website
n/a
Exact Project Address *
Intersection of WCR 13 and WCR 50
City*
Johnstown
State (ex. CO) *
CO
Zipcode (#####) *
80534
County where the project is located *
7
Weld
Has this organization previously requested Congressionally Directed Spending? *
Yes
No
Project Details
Brief Summary
In 300 characters or less, please briefly describe the intended use of funds and what the project will
accomplish. The first sentence should describe what the project does, and the second sentence
should describe its benefit to the community.
Example #1: "This project will support the construction of a regional first responder training facility that
will provide fire, emergency medical, and law enforcement training opportunities. This facility will be
available to over five hundred first responders in a four-county area."
Example #2: This project supports the repair of the highway downtown corridor through the
replacement/construction of critical road and safety infrastructure. This project will improve safety and
walkability in the community, in addition to improving the economic growth opportunities in the
downtown area.
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The intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 13 and WCR 50 northwest of Johnstown is a critical rural junction that
currently experiences operational inefficiencies and safety concerns. The roundabout/roadway realignment project
will address these issues.
Summary
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In 1-3 paragraphs, please provide a brief description of the project, including the specific activities
that it will fund (e.g., equipment, construction, salaries, etc.) and the benefits it will provide to your
local community and/or Colorado.
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The intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 13 and WCR 50 northwest of Johnstown is a critical rural junction that
currently experiences operational inefficiencies and safety concerns due to its geometry,traffic growth, and limited
control. The proposed project will realign WCR 13 and construct a modern single-lane roundabout at its intersection
with WCR 50. Realignment will remove geometric inconsistencies and create a more intuitive north—south corridor,
enhancing predictability for drivers and reducing the likelihood of crashes.The roundabout will transform the
current stop-controlled intersection into a lowspeed,free-flow control environment that naturally calms traffic,
reduces conflict points, and significantly lowers the severity of collisions. This treatment is especially well-suited for
rural high-speed corridors like WCR 13,where roundabouts have demonstrated substantial reductions in injury and
fatal crash rates. Beyond safety,the project will deliver meaningful operational benefits. A roundabout reduces
delays associated with stop-and-go traffic, provides continuous movement even during peak travel periods, and
efficiently accommodates agricultural and freight traffic common in the area. These improvements will support
long-term regional mobility by enhancing access to surrounding communities, supporting ongoing development,
and improving route reliability for both local and through travelers. The project also provides resiliency benefits by
reducing the likelihood of crash-related closures that can disrupt connectivity on the WCR 13 corridor. Overall,the
realignment of WCR 13 and construction of the roundabout at WCR 13 and WCR 50 is a cost-effective,forward-
looking investment that improves safety, supports economic growth, and enhances multimodal mobility for the
region. This project addresses a clear transportation need today while ensuring the corridor can meet future
demands as the surrounding area continues to expand.
Estimated project start date: *
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Estimated project completion date: *
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Project Budget
FY27 Congressionally Directed Spending Request Amount: *
5000000.00
Total cost of the project: *
14027588.00
Many CDS grants require non-federal matching funds. Can your organization meet the match
requirement? (For more info, see FAQ HERE.) *
Yes
No
Unsure
Can the project proceed if the Appropriations Committee only partially funds your request? *
Yes
No
Does this project have multiple phases or components? If so, please explain them and include the
estimated funding amounts required for each phase/component. Note: Phases must be completed in
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order, components of a project can be completed individually.
For example:
Phase 1: $200,000 for design and preconstruction activities
Phase 2: $750,0000 for main construction
Phase 3: $80,000 for associated infrastructure/equipment
OR
Component 1: $500,000 Construction of main facility
Component 2: $200,000 Parking lot and new renovations
Component 3: $300,000 Specialty facility construction
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No phasing is proposed, see Itemized Budget(#45) for additional detail.
Is this project, or a portion of this project, contingent on receiving CDS funding?
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Yes,the entire project is contingent on receiving CDS funding
Yes, a portion of this project is contingent on receiving CDS funding
No
If funded, will the project become self-sustaining? Note: Congressionally Directed Spending is intended
to be a one-time infusion of funds. *
Yes
No
Itemized Budget
Provide an itemized budget outlining how the requested funding will be used. Please state dollar
amounts numerically and include details on how funds will be spent. Please do not email
spreadsheets or attachments in lieu of this question.
For reference, here is an example itemized budget:
$420,000 -- Construction/Renovation Materials
$342,000 -- Infrastructure (i.e. concrete, electric, site prep)
$210,000 -- Labor
$100,000 -- Other costs including salaries and benefits
$1,072,000 --TOTAL COST
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CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATE: $10,806,093.00 DESIGN SERVICES: $1,121,495.00 ROW/EASEMENTS: $1,000,000.00
UTILITIES RELOCATION: $1,000,000.00 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCES: $100,000.00 Total: $14,027,588.00
Additional Sources of Funding
Please provide any additional sources of project funding (ie. federal, local or state government, or
private or non-profit sources) that have committed funds or are expected to commit funds. Please
state the status of the funding for the project (e.g. funding awarded, funding received, or application
pending).
For reference, here is an example list of additional funding sources:
Funding Awarded:
$$$- USDA, grant title, date awarded
$$$- State of Colorado, grant title, date awarded
Pending Applications:
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$$$- USDA, grant title
$$$- State of Colorado, grant title
$$$-Community Foundation
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Funding Awarded: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) = $1,632,177.00 Pending Application CDS:-Rep.
Evans Additional Funding Sources: Weld County-$9,751,974.00, Larimer County-$16,965.00,Town of Johnstown -
$2,626,472.00
Does the request include funding for construction, property acquisition, or building renovation? *
Yes
No
Construction Pro'ects
Please note, in FY26,the only accounts that allowed for building construction were: (1)Agriculture Subcommittee: Rural
Development,Community Facilities grants; (2) LHHS Subcommittee: Department of Health and Human Services—Health
Resources and Services Administration; (3)THUD Subcommittee: Community Development Fund for Economic
Development Initiatives (EDI).
For example, if an education institution on the Front Range submits a project that includes construction for new learning
spaces,the correct subcommittee is "THUD"and the correct account is"Community Development Fund for Economic
Development Initiatives (EDI)."This is because the project contains construction (making it ineligible for education related
LHHS accounts), is not in a rural community(ineligible for USDA RD),and is not a healthcare facility (ineligible for HRSA).
If the request includes a request for new construction, has this construction already begun?
Note: CDS funds cannot be used to pay for construction that has already been completed or started.
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Yes
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Have you begun the process of any necessary environmental review? *
Yes
No
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Have you considered Build America, Buy America Act requirements into your project budget?
NOTE: The Build America, Buy America Act requires that all infrastructure projects funded with federal
assistance use only iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials produced in the
United States. This requirement applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in,
incorporated into, or affixed to an infrastructure project. If you are submitting a CDS request for funding
for an infrastructure project, please take this requirement into account.
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Yes
No
Unsure
Have you started any necessary State Historic Preservation processes? *
Yes
No
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Subcommittee
Please select the topic/appropriations subcommittee that best aligns with your project. *
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Please note that, as of FY26, no THUD accounts have match requirements.
Please select the account you would like your request to receive funding from: *
Transportation Planning, Research, and Development (TPR&D) for transportation research projects
Grants-in-Aid for Airports (Airport Improvement Program or AIP) for airport capital projects
Facilities and Equipment (F&E) for terminal air traffic control facility replacement
Highway Infrastructure Programs (HIP) for highway capital projects
Transit Infrastructure Grants (TIG) for transit capital projects
Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Program (CRISI) for rail capital projects
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) for economic development
projects
Transportation Projects
Is this transportation project included on the Colorado Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan
(STIP)? *
Yes
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I'm not applying for a transportation project.
If this project is not included on the Colorado Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP), is it
likely to be added in 2026? *
Yes
No
Not applicable because this project is already on the STIP
I'm not applying for a transportation project.
Please provide a url link to the project on the STIP.
https://www.codot.gov/programs/planning/assets/transportation-plans/4-stip-reports-al 1 y.pdf
Is this transportation project included on the Colorado Department of Transportation's 10-year plan? *
Yes
No
I'm not applying for a transportation project.
If relevant to your project, please provide the Airport Code.
n/a
For transportation projects (excluding airport projects which do not need a CDOT letter of
support) not included on a STIP or-year plan, a letter of support from the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) is required. Please email your letter saved as
[OrganizationName].CDOT.LOS.pdf (Example: "State of Colorado.CDOT.LOS.pdf')
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If you are requesting a letter from CDOT, please send it to Jamie Grim,jamie.grim@state.co.us.
Please note that CDOT does not provide traditional letters of support for CDS applicants. Instead,
CDOT provides letters to inform the federal government that the state agency will administer
appropriated funds. With request for a letter of support, please send the name of the applicant, the
name of the project, the budget for the project, and if the project has an STIP number. If the project
budget includes any federal money besides CDS money, it probably has a STIP number. However, if it
is a new project funded with local funds, it is probably not on the STIP.
Have you emailed a PDF version of the letter of support
to directedspending@bennet.senate.gov and cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov?
Yes, I have emailed a PDF letter of support titled [OrganizationName].CDOT.LOS.pdf
No, but I will email a PDF letter of support titled [OrganizationName].CDOT.LOS.pdf
No
I'm not applying for a transportation project, or I'm applying for an airport project and therefore do not need a LOS
from CDOT.
HUD Economic Development Initiative Projects
Is your organization prepared to comply with HUD's community grant requirements?
Note: HUD EDI grants require that organizations submit a workplan, conduct an environmental review,
and provide a detailed budget to the agency. For more information, see HUD's website.
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Yes
No
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I'm not applying for a HUD EDI project.
HUD requires that projects meet one of the agencies National Objectives:
1 . Benefit to low and moderate income persons
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
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Benefit to low and moderate income persons
Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight
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I'm not applying for a HUD EDI project.
If your proposal benefits low and moderate income persons, please provide brief information on how
you meet that objective. When possible, please include specific Area Median Income (AMI) statistics.
Requesting Organization Information
Is the proposed recipient currently in material non-compliance of a prior grant award made by the
proposed Federal funding agency? *
No
Has the organization or any potential sub-grantees been subject to sanction or litigation by State,
Local, or Federal governments in the past five years? *
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Yes
No
If your organization or any potential sub-grantees been subject to sanction or litigation by State,
Local, or Federal governments in the past five years, please provide additional details here:
Community Support
All requests for CDS must include one letter of support from either the state, local,or tribal governments,or community
leaders that details the community benefits and support for the project. This one letter can be signed by multiple entities.
What individual or entity(s) provided the projects letter of support? *
Town of Johnstown
Please email your letter of support to cds@hickenlooper.senate.gov and
Directed_Spending@bennet.senate.gov.
Please save your letter submitted by email as [OrganizationName].LOS.pdf. (Example: "State of
Colorado.LOS.pdf")
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Yes, I have submitted only ONE letter of support titled [OrganizationNamej.LOS.pdf
Other:
Please copy and paste your letter of support into the form below.
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Re: Colorado Boulevard (WCR 13) &Veteran's Parkway(WCR 50) Roundabout Project Dear Senator John
Hickenlooper, Senator Michael Bennet,and Congressman Evans,The Town of Johnstown is proud to support the
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request for Congressionally Directed Spending to help construct the WCR 13 Realignment and the WCR 13/WCR 50
Roundabout Project. Residents have shared concerns about safety and visibility at this intersection for years,
especially as traffic has grown with new neighborhoods, farms, and local businesses relying on these roads every
day. Realigning WCR 13 and adding a modern roundabout will make this intersection safer and easier to navigate
for everyone-families,commuters, school traffic, agricultural operators, and visitors traveling through the area. The
roundabout will slow vehicles to safer speeds, reduce crash risks, and create a more predictable, community-
friendly roadway. This project will also improve daily travel for Johnstown residents by reducing delays and
strengthening a key connection that many people depend on for work, school,and essential services. Johnstown
respectfully asks for federal support to help bring this important safety improvement to our community.
Multiple Submissions
Other Congressional Offices
If you plan to submit your Congressionally Directed Spending request to multiple members of Colorado's federal delegation for
consideration,we ask that you submit identical applications and, specifically, identical project titles.
Have you submitted this request to another Member of Congress from Colorado? *
Representative Diana DeGette
Representative Joe Neguse
Representative Lauren Boebert
Representative Jeff Hurd
Representative Jeff Crank
Representative Jason Crow
Representative Brittany Pettersen
Representative Gabe Evans
NI,
If your organization submitted multiple requests for FY27, please provide the prioritized ranking for
this project.
Note: We encourage organizations to submit only one CDS request per fiscal year.
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