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Home My WebLink About920527.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION TO COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Community Development Block Grant Program Application to be submitted to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, with the 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 Community Development Block Grant Program Application to be submitted to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chairman be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 15th day of June, A.D. , 1992. f I BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS e ATTEST: YaZ / / JI i//%/ t WELD COUNTY, COLORADO CL'; Weld County Clerk to the Board Ge ge K nedy, Chairman BY: ,, ;..>, ,x Deputy C1/erk to the Board k Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem APPROVED AS TO FORM: >> ° C. W. Kir 71 / County ttorney G • W. H. Webster 920527 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Pursuant to Section 104 (a) (3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, this Citizen Participation Plan is hereby adopted to ensure that the citizens of Weld County, particularly persons of low and moderate income residing in slum and blight areas and in areas in which CDBG funds are proposed to be used, are provided the opportunity and encouraged to participate in the planning and implementation of CDBG-funded activities. PUBLIC HEARING Public hearings will be the primary means of obtaining citizen views and responding to proposals and questions related to community development and housing needs, proposed CDBG activities and past CDBG performance. Prior to submitting a CDBG application to the State, the County of Weld will conduct at least one public hearing to identify community development and housing needs, including the needs of low and moderate income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program, and to review proposed CDBG activities and the past performance of the County of Weld in carrying out its CDBG responsibilities. In the event CDBG funds are granted by the State, the County of Weld will conduct at least one additional public hearing to allow citizens to review and comment on its performance in carrying out its CDBG program. A formal public notice will be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area at least five days prior to such public hearings. A public notice will also be posted in the Weld County Courthouse and in other places frequented by the public, especially low and moderate income persons and persons benefiting from or affected by proposed CDBG activities. As circumstances warrant and as the County of Weld determines necessary or appropriate, participation may additionally be specifically solicited from persons of low and moderate income, those benefitting from or affected by CDBG activities and/or representatives of such persons. Hearings will be held at times and locations convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the handicapped. In the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate, arrangements will be made to have an interpreter present. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND RECORDS Information and records regarding the proposed and past use of CDBG funds will be available at the Weld County Commissioner's Office during regular office hours. The public will be so informed by public notice. Special communication aids can be made available to persons upon request. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The County of Weld will provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request assistance in developing CDBG proposals. The level and type of assistance appropriate will be determined by the County of Weld based on its ability to provide or arrange for such assistance, the cost of providing such assistance and other relevant factors. WRITTEN COMMENTS AND RESPONSES The County of Weld will respond to written complaints and grievances in writing in a timely manner. When practicable, such written responses shall be made within fifteen working days. , /5, /(1`),#J- S' nature of Chief Elected Off' alt% )/ci. Date George Kennedy, Chair, Weld County Board of County Commissioners n F)fi t+yy"V PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Docket No. 92-30 The County of Weld plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. It is estimated that $8,265,000 will be available statewide for the 1992 "Small Cities" CDBG program projects. The application being considered would request $ 240,000 for a Family Education Center. It is estimated that approximately 95% of the funds would benefit low and moderate income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated. Should it later become necessary to consider such displacement, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement. If no feasible alternatives exist, required/reasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and hardships. Any low and moderate income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced. A public hearing will be held in the First Floor Meeting Room at 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado on June 15, 1992 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to: o the proposed CDBG application for construction of a family educational center. o community development and housing needs, including the needs or low and moderate income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program o the performance of the County of Weld in carrying out its community development responsibilities. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 9:00 a.m. on June 15, 1992, at 915 10th Street. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding whether to submit an application for the proposed project. Written summary information will be available at Clerk to the Board's Office, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 on May 29, 1992 until June 15, 1992 on any CDBG application(s) the County of Weld intends to submit to the state. A copy of the application(s) as submitted to the state will be available for public review at Weld County Commissioner's Office after May 29, 1992. Published: June 4, 1992, in the Windsor Beacon 04)ry a.. . di'ri L' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN WELD COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO ADDRESS & HOUSING NEEDS IDENTIFIED NEEDS HOUSING The age of the housing stock and the Continue to address the issue relatively high percentage of low through the administration of income, persons in the County housing rehabilitation programs contributes to the deterioration of directed toward owner-occupied both owner-occupied housing and housing and rental housing by rental housing. applying for State DOLA and FmHA funds with 12 months. Need to maintain the operation of Apply for additional Emergency homeless facilities already in place Shelter grants with 12 months. within the County. Need for a comprehensive strategy to Apply for additional Emergency reduce the number of persons faced Community Services Homeless within with homelessness through a 12 months. casemanagement approach. Ease the lack of migrant housing Provide technical assistance and throughout the County. assist in providing matching funds to non-profits willing to won and manage migrant housing projects within 12 months. Expand the opportunities for Apply for additional Section 8 units families to occupy decent affordable based on the distribution of our rental housing. waiting list within 12 months. Improve the quality data available Coordinated with the City of concerning housing, in order to make Greeley, Greeley Housing Authority the County more competitive with and other assisted projects to funding sources. develop a data base for more consistent and reliable housing data within 12 months. Improve the delivery of information Develop a clearinghouse within concerning housing resources to established structures. clients and agencies. PUBLIC FACILITIES Note; Weld County's Comprehensive plan encourages infrastructures to be developed within a municipality or special district. No infrastructure projects are anticipated or planned through Weld County. U rr wLii S STATE OF COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Community Development Block Grants Program APPLICATION for Housing and Public Facilities/Community Development Projects A. GENERAL AND SUMMARY INFORMATION 1 . Name/Title of Proposed Project: Family Educational Center 2 . Applicant: Weld County If applying on behalf of another entity, name of that entity: Weld County Human Resources Foundation (private non-profit) 3 . Chief Elected Official : Name: George Kennedy Title: Chair, Board of County Commissioners Mailing Address : 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (303) 356-4000 4 . Designated Contact Person for the Application: Name: Don Warden Title: Director of Finance & Administration Mailing Address : 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: ( 303) 356-4000 5 . Amount of CDBG Funds Requested: $240,000 6 . Brief Description of Proposed Project Attach a map showing the location of the project The Weld County Human Resources Foundation plans to build a 6 , 000 square foot family educational facility in the Weld County Business Park for the purpose of providing skill training and enhancement to low income individuals and at-risk residents of Weld County. The center will house a computer learning lab, training classrooms , and a child care room. The main objective of the center will be to help Weld County Employment Services clients and Head Start parents attain the skills and training they need to effectively work towards a life of self sufficiency for themselves and their children. The Foundation will also provide other training as requested by Weld County Area Agency on Aging, public and private employers and other agencies . 7 . Local Priority*: One of One *Relative to other applications (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 4 , etc. ) PHYSIL..L IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATE 'v JRKSHEET (Reouireo .'cr croiects involving structures and facilities other ;ran singte-famay mousing units) SOURCE OF ESTIMATE: B1ev Associates DATE OF ESTIMATE: 6/1 /22 Act. Descnption No. of Units Unit NO. or Size Price Land 3 Acres 50,000/ $150,000 Acre Building 6,000 Square Feet 65/sq. ft. 390,000 Total $544.444 WELD COUNTY BUSINESS PARK / sITE -0. I .. zjil -' 1 t't II II TRACT "A" ‘S.-----...-: ‘ TRACT •9"iI•�\, \ 17th AVE. � � \\ TRACT 'Er \ 5.. Location i L_ 11[h Avenue and'O'Street.Greeley '(�X Site Description The Business Park contains approximately 119.5 total acres. Sites are \ available in 2 acre parcels and larger. `.� '\ Tract A—35.68 acres \ Tract B—30.10 acres \\ \ Tract C—21.99 acres ��` Tract D—20.71 acres � I Zoning Commercial/Industrial with certain restrictive covenants included as part of a ¢ I Planned Unit Development(PUD). I- Transportation Bounded on the East by 11th Avenue(business Hwy.85)and on the North by'O' Street. Both are paved highways with direct access to Hwy. 85 ByPass. Located TRACT 'C' approximately 5 miles from the Greeley/Weld Municipal Airport and 55 miles from the new Denver airport. Utilities Water—City of Greeley—On Site Sewer—City of Greeley—On Site \'—+--- Gas—Greeley Gas Company—On Site C'i Electricity—Public Service Company—On Site Price 5.50-.90/sq.ft.depending on location and acres needed—Negotiable Location Incentives County and City government are aggressively pro-business with attractive incentives programs to qualified businesses: — Waiver of some city development fee's — Waiver of up to 100%of local sales/use taxes for construction materials — Waiver of up to 100%of local sales/use taxes on manufacturing equipment and machinery — Relocation incentives for key personnel — "One-stop permitting" — Enterprise Zone Designation-making available various state tax incentives/credits Description of Area Located in the Northern Front Range,Greeley is home to approximately 66,000 people and serves as the trade center fort e majority the h farmnd, productive of 143,000 d consists of oil fields, awell trained,affordable labor force, and a well developed transportation network. Not tocmention the outstanding quality of life! Additional Information Contact: Greeley/Weld Economic Development 1407 8th Avenue Greeley,CO 80631 303-352-3566 Fax: 303-352-2436 - ,:, n�'1 . WELD COUNTY BUSINESS PARK Greeley, Colo. ( BS Pawnee Grasslands I 1 El-\. .____, ) T® WELD COUNTY ® BUSINESS PARK 1392 carp Pu+1. Y .O, 263 • 25 'rHanr RMr 25 El t a r N1 .119i. v , Y {521 '" C t EYENNE - �. 7 © '--ter TMS' wra��c. i y v' �_ r..t...t...- tt - :, T r < * Commercial/Industrial Sites �i ' - R "''° * Excellent Northern Front Range !r'j'r e...a.eiNew.:o , Location at Greeley _ `� ' * Locational Incentives including C,,,,,,,,,�,,in Enterprise Zone ° R _ ' * 118 + Acres I BUDGET & INFORMATION '•oiect Budget & Funning Sources cec: "_Homo Total i State Other Funcs Ray', =stet or Cost _..3t. Ccrm:r.ec Amount I Source i Status' !1 ADMINISTRATION ersonnel: (list) • Contracted Services: diet) Audit: C Aerating: Cher: lscecfy) PROJECT ACTIVITIES (list) Estimated Construction Costs $ 390,000 $ 240,000 $150,000 County Committe Land Acquisition 150,000 150,000 County Committe • e.g.. cummntea. in actuation stage, etc.) TOTAL $ 540,000 $ 240,000 $300,000 2. Financial Information `Provide for all munic:calities and counties directly participating :n the application and for any entity cn wnose Penal( ;he application is ceing suomirted: Attacn additional sneets rf necessary.) Weld County (Entity Name) (Entity Name) (Entity Name) a. Assessed Valuation (Year 92 ) $ 1,055,190,650 A: mill Levy 22.457 _. Cvenapping mill Levy• 87.220 d. Sales Tax Rate (%) / Annu ' Revenue / 0 e. Long-Term Cebt. by Type/Amount , 0 f. Annual Budget" General Fund) Total (Year 1992 22,676,306 Carry Fdrwaro (as of 1/1/ 92 ) 121,780 •Sum of mill levies of overlaopmg jurisdictions te.g.,sum of levies el municipality,school district. etc.). ••FM fund most retevent to application (e.g.,General Fund for housing applications.Server fund for sewer aoolications. etc.). 9. Water••• Tao Fee N/A Avg. Monthly User Charges•••• N Number of Taos Served by Applicant N/g Fund Carry Forward (as of 1/1/_) (1/A h. Sewer••• Tap Fee Avg. Monthly User Charge"" Number of Taps Served by Applicant N/A Fund Carry Forward (as of 1/1/_) N/' •••Not required if not relevant to application (e.g., not required for housing rehabilitation applications). ""Divide sum of monthly residential revenues by number of residential taps served. C. PROJECT JUSTIFICATION - NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND BENEFIT TO LOW/MODERATE INCOME PERSONS 1. Complete the following table relating to "national objectives and benefit to low/moderate income persons". National Objectives Choose Persons That Activity Will Serve Directly One for Each Activity Descriptive Title of Proposed L/M Slum Urgent Total Number of Percent Project Activity Income Slight Need Number Low/Mod Low/Mod Benefit of Income Income Persons Persons Persons Family Education Center XXXX 3,000 2 850 95% If a proposed project activity is being undertaken to address the"prevention or elimination of slums or blight;rigorous requirements described in Appendix E of the'Program Guidelines"must be met "If a proposed project activity is being undertaken to address an"urgent need'rather than to benefit low and moderate income families or to prevent or eliminate slums or blight, the applicant must attach a certification stating that the proposed activity is designed to meet other community development needs that have arisen during the preceding 12-month period and nave a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community,and that other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. 2. Describe how the estimates of low and moderate income person were arrived at? Attach supporting documentation. (Whenever possible, census data should be used in "area-wide benefit projects to document benefits to low/moderated income persons. Income surveys should only be used in rare circumstances and only with prior approval from the Department. If you are considering conducting an income survey, please contact Becky Picaso at (303) 866-2156 for information on the HUD—required methodology. All clients are screened by Human Resources, Job Service, or Headstart programs for eligibility of services funded by the Department of Labor or Health and Human Services. The figures are based upon actual count of persons eligible. C*,.7.kfireigfrel U.- -I+.2 l: e 3 . If the proposed project includes a local selection process of beneficiaries (e.g. , housing rehabilitation) , what local procedures will be used to ensure that: a) benefits projected to be provided to low and moderate income persons will actually be realized by such persons? b) beneficiaries will be selected through an open and equitable process? and c) greatest needs are addressed? Weld County currently operates several Federal/State programs targeted at the low income, most-in-need population. Many of the clients selected for using the Weld County Human Resource Foundation' s Family Education Center would be gleaned from these programs . The primary users of the Foundations facility would be enrolled from Weld County' s Employment and Training Programs aimed at the low income/at-risk population. The target groups from this area would include; AFDC clients from the New Directions Program (JOBS) , Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) eligible clients, and Food Stamp recipients enrolled in the Employment First Job Search Program. The Employment and Training programs require that all clients meet with a case manager who assesses and tests them, and from the results builds an employability development plan to set goals for each client. By the results of the testing and personal assessment, a case manager can decide if the client would benefit from the basic educational training or any other training to make themselves job ready. The case manager would then enroll the client into the appropriate training classes at the Human Resources Foundation Family Education Center. Each client has equal opportunity. Other primary users of the Human Resource Foundation training facility would be parents of children enrolled in Weld County' s Head Start programs . Within the Head Start Programs , the Parent Involvement Coordinator' s main task is to get parents involved with their childrens ' educational process . Parents can be intimidated and restrict their involvement if their basic educational level is limited. This volunteer program gives them an opportunity to eliminate that obstacle. To a lesser degree (5%) , other groups could also contract with Weld County Human Resource Foundation to use the facility. The contracting agencies include; Area Agency on Aging could utilize the Center for Retirement seminars open to the general public of Weld County, private companies or agencies are open to contract with the Foundation to provide basic educational training and enhancement to their employees or clients, Family Educational Network of Weld County could maximize the use of the child care room by bringing in for-pay child care clients from County employees or other sources, school districts could contract for an alternative education slots . (Nr^nrnrr .1 6r'F14 3 . Continued These contractors would only be allowed to use the Human Resource Foundation Center if it is not being utilized by the primary users . This will give the Foundation the ability to use the center to its maximum efficiency as well as make sure other revenue is available to cover ongoing costs incurred. D. OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION 1 . What are the specific goals of the project? Why is the project needed? The Weld County Human Resource Foundation will construct a Family Education Center which will provide a site to train and enhance skill and knowledge to the residents of Weld County. The specific goals are based on the specific client groups served. To the Employment and Training clients served, the Foundation' s specific intent is to give all clients the educational and training opportunities they are lacking, enabling them to become productive members of the work force without being supplemented by public assistance. The Weld County Human Resource Foundation Family Education Center will house a computer learning lab with several software packages set up to assess and enhance a clients basic educational skill level . The computer lab will operate in conjunction with training classes i .e. ) GED instruction, motivational training, life skills training and job seeking/job keeping techniques . The training is set up on a client by client basis so that the training and educational needs of each client are met, in order to make them as job ready as possible. In the case of the Head Start parents served, several early education studies have shown that the educational levels of the child parallel the educational level of the mother. Thus , in cooperation with the Head Start programs, the Foundation is specifically pushing to involve parents in the childs educational process . Sometimes, this will mean enhancing the parents basic educational level so they in turn can help with the education of their own children. The training lab can do this in an unintimidating environment. tr.r,n rrxr-r 2 . How were the cost estimates arrived at? Have preliminary architectural/engineering studies been completed? What additional design work must still be completed? Use the "Physical Improvements Cost Estimate Worksheet" attached at the end of this section, for projects involving structures other than single-family housing. ) Cost estimates are based upon costs provided by Bley Associates . Only preliminary architectural studies have been completed. Actual detailed design and bid specifications are yet to be completed. Have you included Davis-Bacon wage rates in preparation of your cost estimates? yes XXXX no If no, why not? 3 . Describe any in-kind contributions by type and value in support of this project. The in-kind value of County staff time from the Human Resources Department and the Buildings and Grounds Department is estimated to be approximately $10,000 utilizing estimated time allocation percentages . Was the case value of the in-kind contributions calculated into the Project Budget (B.1 . ) ? yes no XXXX 4 . Why cannot the project be funded locally? The Weld County Human Resources Foundation relies upon contracts with State and County programs for operational costs . No capital funds can be accumulated by the Foundation from these sources . Some capital funds are available from County resources, but they are insufficient to fund the entire project. a. What other funding alternatives have been explored? Other State and Federal funding options have been explored, but unsuccessfully. Private donations have not been forthcoming due to the nature of the project and competing fund drives in the community. b. Did the applicant jurisdiction take the full property tax revenue increase in the current budget year? yes XXXX no IN rint-f 5 . In the space provided, describe local commitment to the project, including local fees or regulations altered to ensure project success, local taxing efforts to address continuing development and maintenance needs, and local citizen support. The project is supported by Weld County Government, the Headstart Parent Advisory Council, and Foundation Board of Directors . The project will be carried out on property donated by the County. In addition, the County is contributing $150, 000 in cash and all in-kind support costs . 6 . If the project is funded, what on-going operational obligations will be incurred? The on-going obligations of running the Family Education Center will be the direct costs of operation including; staff salaries, direct and indirect overhead, supplies, maintenance contracts , and equipment replacement costs . a. What is the applicant' s plan for addressing these additional costs? Fees will be charged to the programs, agencies, or companies contracting for services from the Weld County Human Resource Foundation Family Education Center. The fee structure will be budgeted to equal the on-going cost estimates . b. When do you expect the project to start? Spring 1993 . When will it be completed? Summer 1994 . 7 . If the proposed project is a rental housing project, senior center or similar development project which requires operating revenues, attach a detailed budget showing operating revenues and expenses . N/A 8. Identify any capital improvements, service, facility, or other plan in which this project has been identified as a community need. Weld County Division of Human Resources has identified the need for extensive educational training and enhancement in its Job Training Plan, New Directions Employment and Training Plan, Employment First Plan, and all Head Start Training Plans . 8a. Does the applicant have a capital improvements program? yes XXXX no 9 . List the names, titles, and pertinent experience of the following persons who will be responsible for managing the project. If known, list the qualifications of the person/s to be recruited or assigned each particular job. a. Project manager (overall project administration) . Don Warden, Weld County Director of Finance and Administration, will oversee this CDBG project. Mr. Warden has efficiently managed the entire County' s finances for several years . He has also overseen several CDBG projects previously requested. b. Project Coordinator (day to day operations) . Walter J. Speckman, Executive Director of Weld County Division of Human Resources, will oversee the day to day coordination of this project. For several years, Mr. Speckman has managed numerous federal/state programs aimed at the low income, at-risk population of Weld County. c. Fiscal manager Don Warden (see a. ) d. Project engineer Bley Associates . Loren Bley has successfully participated in CDBG projects in four counties, the most recent being the Weld County Human Services Building project. e. Project architect Bley Associates (see d. ) f. Consultant N/A 10a. Will any program income be realized? (Program income means amounts generated from the use of CDBG funds, including both CDBG grant funds and previously received program income. ) yes no XXXX 10a. Continued If yes , it is proposed that the program income will be retained by the unit of general local government or its subrecipient? XXXX No (Program income will paid to the state) Yes If yes, how will the retained program income be used? 10b. What is the total amount of program income currently on hand? $ 0 What is the amount subject to CDBG requirements? $ 0 . For what purpose will it be used? 11 . Will the proposed project involve the acquisition of any land or buildings? yes XXXX no Has the Fair Market Value of the property been established? yes XXXX no If yes , has the seller/owner been notified of the Fair Market Value? yes XXXX no 12 . Will the proposed project directly result in permanent, involuntary displacement? yes no XXXX If yes : a. ) Are the displacees considered low income families or individuals? yes no b. ) What steps have been taken to minimize displacement? c . ) What assistance/benefits will be provided to displacees? 13 . Will the proposed project result in the demolition of or change the use of any existing low income housing units? yes no XXXX If yes, what plans have been developed to replace the units and ensure that they stay at or below "Fair Market Rent" for 10 years? 14 . Indicate below whether any of the proposed project activities: a. Will be undertaken in flood hazard areas? List floodplain maps/studies reviewed in reaching this conclusion? yes no XXXX b. Will be undertaken in geological hazard areas , or affect historical, archeological or cultural resources? yes no XXXX er'"iYi?r+! 14c . Involve housing or noise-sensitive facilities (e.g. , senior center) located within 1,000 feet of a major highway, 3,000 feet of railroad, 15 miles of a commercial airport or near some other major noise source? yes no XXXX d. Will be undertaken within one-mile of above-ground storage tanks, transmission pipelines or loading facilities for explosive or fire-prone substances? yes no XXXX e. Will be undertaken near commercial airports or military airfields? yes no XXXX 15 . Indicate below whether any of the following types of project activities will be undertaken. If "yes, " identify the specific activity in the space provided and attach the required determination, which must cite the reasons why the activity is "necessary" and/or "appropriate. " a. Activities carried out by subrecipients when such activities are not otherwise listed as eligible activities and are not described as ineligible activities . Such activities are eligible when the grantee "determines that such activities are necessary or appropriate to achieve its community development objectives . " Specific activity: yes no XXXX b. Relocation payments and assistance not required by or above those required by the Uniform Act (unless such payments or assistance are made pursuant to State or local law) . Such activities are eligible "only upon the basis of a written determination that such payments are appropriate. " yes no XXXX c . Preparation of applications for other federal programs . This activity eligible if the applicant/grantee "determines that such activities are necessary or appropriate to achieve its community development objectives . " Specific activity: yes no XXXX d. Loans for refinancing existing indebtedness secured by a property rehabilitated with CDBG funds . Such loans are eligible "if such financing is necessary or appropriate to achieve the (applicant/grantee 's) community development objectives . " Specific activity: yes no XXXX r n re 15e. Interim repairs of public facilities and provision of special public services . Such activities may be the undertaken on an interim basis in areas exhibiting objectively determinable signs of physical deterioration where the applicant/grantee "has determined that immediate action is necessary to arrest deterioration and that permanent improvements will be carried out as soon as practicable. " Specific activity: yes no XXXX f. Special economic development activities, including assistance to private for-profit business. Such activities are eligible if the applicant/grantee "determines that such activities are necessary or appropriate to carry out an economic development project. " Specific activity: yes no XXXX To the best of my knowledge and belief, statements and date in this application, including the required Applicant Statement of Assurances and Certifications and the attached tables and other documentation, are true and correct and its submission has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant/lead jurisdiction and other participating jurisdictions . Signature Chief Elected Officia Signature, Chief Elected Official* Ofrh7A91 - George Kennedy Name (typed or printed) Name (typed or printed) Chair, Board of County Commissioners Title Title Date plUai /5i /9'9,9— Date TEST: /O�''��/(/�Zit/( WELD COUNTY CLERIC TO THE BOARD /f / BY: DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD =r..^s row., 1992 Community Development Block Grant Program APPLICANT STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS The applicant hereby assures and certifies that: (a) It: (1) Possesses legal authority to apply for the grant and to execute the proposed project. and its governing body has duly adopted or passed as an official act a resolution, motion or similar action authorizing the filing of the application, including all understandings and assurances contained therein,and directing and authorizing the applicant's chief executive officer and/or other designated official representatives to act in connection with the application and to provide such additional information as may be required; and (2) Has developed its application, including its projected use of funds, so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which will benefit low and moderate income persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. (The requirement for this certification will not preclude the State from approving an application where the applicant certifies and the State determines, that all or part of the proposed project activities are designed to meet other community development needs that have arisen during the preceding twelve-month period and have particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.) Furthermore: (A) With respect to activities it claims benefit low and moderate income persons, it has determined and documented that not less than fifty-one percent (51%) of the beneficiaries of the activity are low and moderate income persons; and • (B) With respect to activities it claims aid in the elimination of slums or blight, it has determined and documented: (� For activities to address slums or blight on an area basis: (I) The area meets a definition of a slum, blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area under State or focal law; (II) Throughout the area, at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the buildings are in a state of deterioration or two or more types of public improvements are in a state of deterioration; (III) Documentation is being maintained on the boundaries of the area and the condition which qualified the area at the time of its designation; and (IV) The assisted activity addresses one or more of the conditions which contributed to the deterioration of the area. (V) Rehabilitation will only be undertaken on residential structures which are not occupied by low and moderate income persons if such structures are substandard under local definition, and provided that all deficiencies making such structure substandard must be corrected before less critical work on the structure may be undertaken; (II) For activities to address slum or blight on a spot basis, the activities must be designed to eliminate specific conditions of blight or physical decay and must be limited to acquisition, clearance, relocation, historic preservation and rehabilitation of buildings, but only to the extent necessary to eliminate specific conditions detrimental to public health and safety. .r.r.-rItff eras 1 V..r J al FL r b) It is following a detailed citizen participation plan which: (1) Provides for and encourages citizen participation with particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blight areas and of areas in which Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are proposed to be used: (2) Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information. and records relating to its proposed and actual use of CDBG funds; (3) Provides for technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request such assistance in developing proposals with the level and type of assistance to be determined by the applicant; (4) Provides for public hearings to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions at all stages of the community development program, including at least the development of needs, the review of proposed activities,and review of program performance,which hearings shall be held after adequate notice at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the handicapped; (5) Provides for a timely written answer to written complaints and grievances, within 15 working days where practicable; and (6) Identifies how the needs of non-English speaking residents will be met in the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can be reasonably expected to participate. (c) It has provided for and encouraged citizen participation,with particular emphasis on participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blignt areas and of areas in which CDBG funds are proposed to be used, by: (1) Furnishing citizens information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community development and housing activities and the range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount proposed to be used for activities that will benefit persons of low and moderate income and its plans for minimizing displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with CDBG funds and to assist persons actually displaced as a result of such activities; (2) Publishing a proposed project plan/application in such a manner to afford citizens an opportunity to examine its content and to submit comments on the proposed project plan/application and on the community development performance of the jurisdiction(s); (3) Holding one or more public hearings, as indicated below, to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to community development and housing needs, proposed activities and past CDBG performance. All hearings were held no sooner than five days after notice, at times and locations convenient to potential or actual beneficiaries, and with accommodation for the handicapped and for the needs of non-English speaking residents where a significant number of such residents could have been reasonably expected to participate. Aoolicant/Participant` Date Time Location Weld County 9/26/91 7:00p.m. Johnstown Senior Centic Weld County 9/30/91 7:00p.m. Fort Lupton City Hall Weld County 6/15/92 9:00a.m. Centennial Bldg. First Floor Meeting Room (Greeley) •In the case of a'multi-jurisdictional application,each participating municipality and county must hold at least one public hearing. 2 tn:^ '".npry .... .1.. w (4) As applicable, providing citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings, information and records regarding its proposed and past use of CDBG funds: (5) In preparing its project plan/application, considering any such comments and views and. if deemed appropriate, modifying the proposed project plan/application: (6) Making the final project plan/application available to the public; (7) Identifying its community development and housing needs,including the needs of low and moderate income persons, and the activities to be undertaken to meet such needs. (d) In the event it is awarded CDBG funds by the State it will: (1) Follow a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan which shall: (A) In the event of such displacement, provide that: CO Governmental agencies or private developers shall provide within the same community comparable replacement dwellings for the same number of occupants as could have been housed in the occupied and vacant occupiable low and moderate income dwelling units demolished or converted to use other than for housing for low and moderate income persons,and provide that such replacement housing may include existing housing assisted with project based assistance provided under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937; (ii) Such comparable replacement dwellings shall be designed to remain affordable to persons of low and moderate income for 10 years from the time of initial occupancy; m Relocation benefits shall be provided for all low or moderate income persons who occupied housing demolished or converted to a use other than for low or moderate income housing, including reimbursement for actual and reasonable moving expenses, security deposits, credit checks, and other moving-related expenses, including any interim living costs;and, in the case of displaced persons of low and moderate income, provide either. (I) compensation sufficient to ensure that, for a 5-year period, the displaced families shall not bear, after relocation, a ratio of shelter costs to income that exceeds 30 percent; or, (II) if elected by a family, a lump-sum payment equal to the capitalized value of the benefits available under subclause (I) to permit the household to secure participation in a housing cooperative or mutual housing association. ('iv) Persons displaced shall be relocated into comparable replacement housing that is: (I) decent, safe, and sanitary; (II) adequate in size to accommodate the occupants; (III) functionally equivalent; and, (IV) in an area not subject to unreasonably adverse environmental conditions; 3 n.•".7-.41 r+1rlaf ti,� L.L i.: V • (S) persons displaced shall have the right to elect, as an alternative to the benefits under,this subsection to receive benefits under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 if such persons determine that it is in their best interest to do so; and, (C) where a claim for assistance under subparagraph (A)(iv) is denied by grantee, the claimant may appeal to the State, and that the decision of the State shall be final unless a court determines the decision was arbitrary and capricious. (2) Comply with the provisions of the above paragraph (1) except that paragraphs (A)(i) and (A)(ii) shall not apply in any case in which the Secretary of the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development finds, on the basis of objective data, that there is available in the area an adequate supply of habitable affordable housing for low and moderate income persons. A determination under this paragraph is final and nonreviewable. • (3) Provide citizens with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on, any substantial change proposed to be made in the use of CDBG funds from one eligible activity to another by following the same procedures required in paragraph (c) for the preparation and submission of the final project plan/application. (e) It will: (1) Minimize displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with CDBG funds and provide for reasonable benefits to any person involuntarily and permanently displaced as a result of the use of CDBG funds to acquire or substantially rehabilitate property; (2) Affirmatively further fair housing in addition to conducting and administering its project in conformity with Public Law 88-352 and Public Law 90-284 as certified in paragraph (h) hereinafter; (3) Not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted in whole or part with CDBG funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements, unless: (A) CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of such public improvements that are financed from revenue sources other than the CDBG program, or (B) for purposes of assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of moderate income who are not persons of low income, it certifies that it lacks sufficient CDBG funds to comply with the requirements of subparagraph (A); (f) Its chief executive officer or other officer of the applicant approved by the State: (1) Consents to assume the status of responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and other provisions of Federal law, as specified in 24 CFR Part 58, which further the purposes of NEPA, insofar as the provisions of such Federal law apply to the Colorado Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program; (2) Is authorized and consents on behalf of the applicant and himself/herself to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his/her responsibilities as such an official. (g) It will comply with the financial management regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements set forth in the CDBG Public Facilities and/or Housing Guidebook. (h) It will comply with: 4 n Ct.n r- ,n (1) Section 110 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. and any State regulations regarding the administration and enforcement of labor standards: (2) Davis-Bacon Fair Labor Standards Act (40 USC 276a - 276a-5) requiring that. on all prime contracts which exceed $2,000 for federally-assisted construction, alteration or rehabilitation. laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor. (This requirement applies to the rehabilitation of residential property only if such property is designed for use of eight or more families.) (3) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act of 1962 (40 USC 327 et seq.) requiring that mechanics and laborers employed on federally-assisted contracts which exceed $2,000 be paid wages of not less than one and one-half times their basic wage rates for all hours worked in excess of forty in a work week. (4) Copeland °Anti-Kickback'Act of 1934 (40 USC 276 (c)) prohibiting and prescribing penalties for 'kickbacks" of wages in federally- financed or assisted construction activities. (i) It will comply with: (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L 88-352; 42 USC 2000 (d)) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion or religious affiliation, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. (2) The Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-20), as amended, prohibiting housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, and familial status. (3) Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5309), as amended, providing that no person shall be excluded from participation (including employment), denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex under any program or activity funded in whole or in part under Title I (Community Development) of the Housing and Community Development Act (4) Executive Order 11063(1962),as amended by Executive Order 12259, requiring equal opportunity in housing by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in the sale or rental of housing built with federal assistance. (5) Executive Order 11246 (1965), as amended by Executive Orders 11375, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin in any phase of employment during the performance of federal or federally-assisted contracts in excess of $2,000. (6) Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968 (12 USC 1701 (u)), as amended, providing that, to the greatest extent feasible, opportunities for training and employment that arise through HUD-financed projects, will be given to lower-income persons in the unit of the project area, and that contracts be awarded to businesses located in the project area or to businesses owned, in substantial part, by residents of the project area. (7) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 793), as amended, providing that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely by reason of a handicap, be excluded from participation (including employment),denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal funds. Effective communication with persons of all types of disabilities must be ensured. (8) Age Discrimination Act of 1975, (42 USC 6101), as amended, providing that no person shall be excluded from participation, denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination on the basis of age under any program or activity receiving federal funds. 5 CA nz^e,rr . ,.. ..,sir 2 It will comply with: (1) Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (42 USC 5301), known as the"Barney Frank Amendment," and the HUD implementing regulations at 29 CAF Part 570, requiring that local grantees follow a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan which provides for the replacement of all low/moderate-income dwelling units that are demolished or converted to another use as a direct result of the use of CDBG funds, and which provides for relocation assistance for all low/moderate-income households so displaced. (2) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended — Title Ill, Real Property Acquisition (Pub. L 91-646 and HUD implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24), providing for uniform and equitable treatment of persons displaced from their homes, businesses, or farms by federal or federally- assisted programs and establishing uniform and equitable land acquisition policies for federal assisted programs. Requirements include bona fide land appraisals as a basis for land acquisition, specific procedures for selecting contract appraisers and contract negotiations, fumishing to owners of property to be acquired a written summary statement of the acquisition price offer based on the fair market price, and specified procedures connected with condemnation. (3) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended — Title II, Uniform Relocation Assistance (Pub. L 91-646 and HUD implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24), providing for fair and equitable treatment of all persons displaced as a result of any federal or federally-assisted program. Relocation payments and assistance, last-resort housing replacement by displacing agency,and grievance procedures are covered under the Act. Payments and assistance will be made pursuant to state or local law, or the grant recipient must adopt a written policy available to the public describing the relocation payments and assistance that will be provided. Moving expenses and up to $22,500 or more for each qualified homeowner or up to $5,250 or more for each tenant are potential costs. (k) It will comply with: (1) National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 USC 4321 et seq.), as amended, and the implementing regulations of HUD (24 CFR Part 58) and of the Council on Environmental Quality (40 CFR Parts 1500 - 1508) providing for establishment of national policy, goals, and procedures for protecting, restoring and enhancing environmental quality. (2) National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (16 USC 470 et seq.), as amended, requiring consideration of the effect of a project on any district, site, building, structure or object that is included in or eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. (3) Executive Order 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment, May 13, 1971 (36 FR 8921 et seq.) requiring that federally-funded projects contribute to the preservation and enhancement of sites, structures and objects of historical, architectural or archaeological significance. (4) The Archaeological and Historical Data Preservation Act of 1974, amending the Reservoir Salvage Act of 1960 (16 USC 469 et seq.), providing for the preservation of historic and archaeological data that would be lost due to federally-funded development and construction activities. (5) Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, May 24, 1977 (42 FR 26951 et seq.) prohibits undertaking certain activities in flood plains unless it has been determined that there is no practical alternative, in which case notice of the action must be provided and the action must be designed or modified to minimize potential damage. • 6) Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, May 24, 1977 (42 FR 26961 et seq.) requiring review of all actions proposed to be located in or appreciably affecting a wetland. Undertaking or assisting new construction located in wetlands must be avoided unless it is determined that there is no practical alternative to such construction and that the proposed action includes all practical measures to minimize potential damage. (7) Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 (42 USC 201, 300 f et seq., 7401 et seq.), as amended, prohibiting the commitment of federal financial assistance for any project which the Environmental Protection Agency determines may contaminate an aquifer which is the sole or principal drinking water source for an area. (8) The Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 USC 1531 et seq.), as amended, requiring that actions authorized, funded, or carried out by the federal government do not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered and threatened species or result in the'destruction or modification of the habitat of such species which is determined by the Department of the Interior,after consultation with the State, to be critical. (9) The Wild and Scenic Riven Act of 1968 (16 USC 1271 et seq.), as amended, prohibiting federal assistance in the construction of any water resources project that would have a direct and adverse affect on any river included in or designated for study or inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. (10) The Clean Air Act of 1970 (42 USC 1857 et seq.), as amended, requiring that federal assistance will not be given and that license or permit will not be issued to any activity not conforming to the State implementation plan for national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards. (11) HUD Environmental Criteria and Standards (24 CFR Part 51) providing national standards for noise abatement and control, acceptable separation distances from explosive or fire prone substances, and suitable land uses for airport runway clear zones. (I) It will: (1) Comply with The Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act — Title IV (42 USC 4831) prohibiting the use of lead-based paint in residential structures constructed or rehabilitated with federal assistance, and requiring notification to purchasers and tenants of such housing of the hazards of lead-based paint and of the symptoms and treatment of lead-based paint poisoning. (2) Comply with the Armstrong/Walker"Excessive Force'Amendment, (P.L 101-144)&Section 906 of Cranston-Gonzalez Affordable Housing Act of 1990, which requires that a recipient of HUD funds must certify that they have adopted or will adopt and enforce a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within their jurisdiction against individuals engaged in nonviolent civil rights demonstrations; or fails to adopt and enforce a policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstration within its jurisdiction. (3) Comply with the "Government-wide Restriction on Lobbying, (P.L 101-121), which prohibits spending CDBG funds to influence or attempt to influence federal officials; which requires the filing of a disclosure form when non-CDBG funds are used for such purposes;which requires certification of compliance by the state; and which requires the state to include the certification language in grant awards it makes to units of general local government at all tiers and that all subrecipients shall certify accordingly as imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to civil penalty of not less than$10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each failure. 9 ""•"'r!"?ry (4) Give the State,the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and any authorized representatives access to and the rights to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the application and grant; and (m) It will comply with all parts of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, which have not been cited previously as well as with other applicable laws and regulations. • S g -ture, Chitected Ofticiai T7/92 Signature. Chief Elected Official' George Kennedy Name (Typed or Printed) Name (Typed or Printed) Chairman June 15, 1992 I itle Date Title Date • Signature. Chief Elected Official— Signature, Chief Elected Official Name (Typed or Printed) Name (Typed or Printed) Tide Date Title Date Signature, Chief Elected Official" Signature, Chief Elected Official" Name (Typed or Printed) Name (Typed or Printed) Title Date Title Date ** Additional signatures are required only in the case of 'multi-jurisdictional' applications. If this is a multi-jurisdictional application, the Chief Elected Official of each municipality and county participating in the application must sign. n^. ^reras U,s 6J rs' } 8 RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLAcENENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program The County of Weld will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate income dwelling units demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate income housing as a direct result of activities assisted with CDBG funds, as required by Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (the Act) , and implementing regulations at 24 CFR 570.496a. All replacement housing will be provided within three years of the commencement of the demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the County of Weld will make public and submit to the State the following information in writing: 1. Description of the proposed assisted activity; 2. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be demolished or converted to use other than as low/moderate dwelling units as a direct result of the assisted activity; 3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of the demolition or conversion; 4. The general location on a map and approximate number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units; 5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of replacement dwelling units; and, 6. The basis for concluding that each replacement dwelling unit will remain in a low/moderate income dwelling unit for at least 10 years from the date of initial occupancy. The County of Weld will provide relocation assistance, as described in 570.496(b) (2) , to each low/moderate income household displaced by the demolition of housing or by the conversion of a low/moderate income dwelling to another use as a direct result of assisted activities. Consistent with the goals and objectives of activities assisted under the Act, the County of Weld will take the steps indicated below to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes:* X Provide substantial levels of relocation assistance, as required by 24 CFR 570.496a(b) (2) . The substantial cost of providing such assistance serves as a strong deterrent to unnecessary displacement. X Replace all occupied and vacant occupiable low/moderate income housing demolished or converted as a direct result of CDBG-assisted project activities, and make such replacement housing affordable for at least ten years. The substantial cost of providing such replacement housing serves as a strong deterrent to unnecessary displacement. X Work with area landlords and real estate brokers to locate vacancies for households facing displacement; and X Establish temporary relocation facilities in order to house families whose displacement will be of short duration, so they can move back to their neighborhoods after rehabilitation or new construction. . titi�� l5/ OM- Signature of Chief Elected O flb7 0:1- Date fr t."4.-ger "y '- '.st.:?s' Y ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT With the completion of the new The Highway 85 corridor will be airport in Adams County, much of upgraded to allow for improved Weld County will be impacted, access to the new airport by creating employment opportunities, including the project in the Highway but also affecting other services Commissions 92/97 Five. provided by Weld County. Weld County is preparing to respond to Connect County roads so they are those challenges. more accessible to the new airport by including in the 92/93 County budget. Improve the employment opportunities Continue to market the Weld for low and moderate income persons Business/Industrial Park through of the County. EDAP during the next 12 months. Provide funds for the operational support of EDAP. PUBLIC FACILITIES Provide for improvements to CDBG grant to rehabilitate the Centennial Development Center, Inc. facility to be completed February, for the housing of developmentally 1993. disabled persons. Provide Family Education Center for Apply for CDBG grant to construct low income/high risk individuals facility for Human Resource Foundation. Signature of the Chief Elected Official . George ge Ken J_ Title Chair, Weld County Board of County Commissioners Date /0`2i /9619 in 07 CI t' ind-y 00cf(6' mEmoRAnDum WilkTo George Kennedy, Chairman Date June 11, 1992 Board of County Commissioners COLORADO From Walt Speckman, Executive Director Weld County Human Resources 13t. subject. Community Development Block Grant Application Enclosed for Board approval is the application for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for $240,000. The purpose of the grant is to build a Family Educational Center in the Weld Business Park to help Employment Services clients and Head Start parents improve their employability. If you have any questions, please call me at 353-3816. 920527 IIVtrLai PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Docket No. 92-30 The County of Weld plans to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to the State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities improvements. It is estimated that $8,265, 000 will be available statewide for the 1992 "Small Cities" CDBG program projects. The application being considered would request $240,000 for a Family Education Center. It is estimated that approximately 95% of the funds would benefit low and moderate income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of neighborhood persons or businesses is not anticipated. Should it later become necessary to consider such displacement, alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement. If no feasible alternative exist, required/reasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and hardships. Any low and moderate income housing which is demolished or converted will be replaced. A public hearing will be held in the First Floor Meeting Room at 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, on June 15, 1992 at the hour of 9:00 a.m. to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to: o the proposed CDBG application for construction of a family educational center. o community development and housing needs, including the needs or low and moderate income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed through the CDBG program o the performance of the County of Weld in carrying out its community development responsibilities. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 9:00 a.m. on June 15, 1992, at 915 10th Street. Oral and written comments will be considered in deciding whether to submit an application for the proposed project. Written summary information will be available at the Clerk to the Board's Office, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, on May 29, 1992 until June 15, 1992 on any CDBG application the County of Weld intends to submit to the state. A copy of the application as submitted to the state will be available for public review at the Weld County Commissioner's Office after May 29, 1992. Published: June 4, 1992, in the Windsor Beacon 1s.w /dyy lS/ t is estimated that$8,265,000 will be available statewide for the 1992 'Small, Cities' CDBG program projects. AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION The' "application being $240,0 tod would requestSTATE OF COLORADO 3240,000 fora Family Education Center. It is estimated that SS approximately 95%of the funds COUNTY OF WELD would benefit low and moderate income persons. Permanent involuntary displacement of I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly neighborhood persons or sworn,say that I publisher of businesses is not anticipated. am Should it later become necessary to consider such WINDSOR BEACON displacement,alternatives will be examined to minimize the displacement. II no feasible a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said alternatives exist. County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, required/reasonable benefits will in said County and State; and that the notice, of which thos e provided to those displaced to mitigate adverse effects and the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said hardships. Any low and weekly for i successive weeks, that the notice moderate income housing which is demolished or converted will was published in the regular and entire issue of every be replaced. number of the paper during the period and time of A public hearing will be held in publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a the First Floor Meeting Room at supplement, and that the first publication of said notice 915 10th Street, Greeley, pp Colorado,on June 15, 1992 at was in said paper bearing the date of the the hour of 9:00 a.m.to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related day of , A.D., 19 and to: the last publication bearing the date of the • the proposed CDBG application for construction of a family educational center. day of , A.D., 19 and community development that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published and housing needs, including continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 the needs or low and moderate P )' income persons,as well as other consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the needs in the community that date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a might be addressed through the newspaper within the meaning of Act to regulate CDBG program an the performance of the printing of legal notices and a vertisements, approved County of Weld in carrying out its May 18, 1,931,and all prior act so far as in force. community development responsibilities. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 1 1 by 9:00 a.m.on June 15.1992,.at 915 10th Street. Oral and / it ISI1Fl? written comments will be considered in deciding whether Subscribe and sworn to before me this day to submit an application for the proposed project. Written OC S -- _19 summary information will be • 4 �' available at the Clerk to the � Board's Office.915 10th Street, z'� tdl / � f�i Greeley, Colorado 80631, on ,,/NOTARY PUBLIC May 29.1992 until June 15,1992 PUBLIC NOTICE AND on any CDBG application the My commission expires NOTICE OF PUBLIC County of Weld intends to submit }NEARING to the state. A copy of the Docket No.92-30 application as submitted to the The County of Weld plans to state will be available for public submit a Community review at the Weld County Development Block Grant Commissioner's Office after May (COBG)application to the State 29.1992. of Colorado,Department of Local Published: June a,1992.in the Affairs.CDBG funds are intended Windsor Beacon to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities, principally for low and moderate income persons through rehabilitation and preservation, economic/job development and public facilities Improvements.It Hello