HomeMy WebLinkAbout900641.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVAL OF HUD SECTION VIII VOUCHER AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
APPLICATION 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, a representative from the Weld County Housing
Authority presented to the Board of County Commissioners a request
to determine whether there is a need in Weld County for fifty (50)
housing vouchers and certificates for low-income families, as
explained in the request letter, a copy of which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that such a need does exist
in Weld County and deems it in the best interest of Weld County to
advise the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
of said determination.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that a need does exist in
Weld County for fifty (50) housing vouchers and certificates for
low-income families , and that HUD shall be advised of the same .
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the above
determination shall be final, and no additional comments will be
submitted.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made
and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 25th day of
July, A.D. , 1990 .
1��9' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: La A iiti� WELD UNTY�,, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board it/G
ene R. Brantner, Chairman
Bl4 i eo ge ennedy, Proo-Te�
De uty erk to e Board
APPRO ED AS TO FORM: 1 Constance L. Harbert
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Application for — U.S.Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Existing Housing Office of Housing .�rSection 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program Federal Housing Commissioner
Send original and two copies of this applicabon form OMB Approval No. 2502-0123(exp. 11/30/90
and attachments to the local HUD Field Office
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.5 hours per response,including the time for reviewing instructions,
searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments
regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Reports Manage-
ment Officer,Office of Information Policies and Systems, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,Washington, D.C.20410-3600 and
to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(2502-0123),Washington,D.C.20503.
Name of the Public Housing Agency(PHA)requesting housing assistance payments: ApplicaporVPro)ect No:(HUD use only)
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF WELD COUNTY, COLORADO I f 1 1 1 1
Mailing Address of the PHA Requested housing assistance payments are for-.
How many Certificates? How many Vouchers?
P.O. BOX A /�
G EY, CO 80632 f / J, _/ 7/ 42 8
Signature o icer authorized to si n this applica' n / Have you submitted poor applications: No YE
ATTEST: � � ��
X ...for Section 8 Certificates? ❑r
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...for Section 8 Housing Vouchers? fi
Title of P Officer authorized to sgn this application Phone Number Date of Application
CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (303) 352-1551
Legal Area of Operation (area in which the PHA determines that it may legally enter into Contracts)
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO EXCLUSIVE OF THE CITY OF GREELEY, COLORADO
A. Primary Area(a) from which families to be assisted will be drawn.
Loc•ltty(Cay,Town,etc.) County Congressional tints
District
EVANS, COLORADO WELD FOURTH 10
JOHNSTOWN, COLORADO II ii 2
LASALLE, COLORADO u n 3
GILCREST, COLORADO II e 2
PLATTEVILLE, COLORADO It ti 3
FT. LUPTON, COLORADO II ii 5
FREDERICK, COLORADO to ii 3
MILLIKEN, COLORADO r to 2
B.Proposed Assisted Dwelling Units Numberof Dwelling Units by Bedroom Count Tam
Housing Program Elderly,Handicapped,Disabled Non-Elderly Dwelling
Efficiency 1-BR 2486 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 5-BR 6.-BR Units
Certificates 8 10 24 42
Housing Vouchers 8 8 _
C. Need for Housing Assistance. Demonstrate that the project requested in this application is consistent with the applicable Housing Assistance Plan including the goals fc
meeting the housing needs of Lower-Income Families or,in the absence of such a Plan,that the proposed project is responsive to the condition of the housing stock in the c)mmur
and the housing assistance needs of Lower-Income Families(including the elderly,handicapped and disabled,large families and those displaced or to be displaced)residing in or
expected to reside in the community. (If additional space is needed,add separate pages.)
The proposed distribution is consistent with the most current Housing Assistance Plan
and various housing surveys completed for Weld County. The surveys demonstrate a need
for: one bedroom units for elderly, disabled and handicapped families and one parent/one
small child families; two bedroom family units and a severe need for larger three bedroom
units in order to meet the needs of the client population. Currently, we have 637 active
applicants on our waiting list. The distribution reflects the bedroom composition of
the waiting lists.
During the past five years we have seen a significant increase in the number of homeless
families applying for Section 8 assistance. The increase, although due in part' to the
1988 Federal Preference Rule for the Section 8 Program, follows the national trend of
the rise of homelessness in the nation. Weld County Housing Authority recognized this (conti-.t
D. Qualification as a Public Housing Agency. Demonstrate that the applicant qualifies as a Public Housing Agency Submitted with Previously
and is legally qualified and authorized to carry out the protect applied for in this application.(check 4 the appropriate boxes) this application •ubmlttad
1. The relevant enabling legislation X
2. Any rules and regulations adopted or to be adopted by the agency to govem its operations X
3. A supporting opinion from the Public Housing Agency Counsel I X
Retain this record for the term of the ACC. pp` C�'t'e form HUD-52515 (7/BF
Previous editions are obsolete page 1 of 2 .:7144 'tl°)'t� re.'.handbook 7420
E.Financial and Administrative Capablllty. Describe the experience of the PHA in administering housing or other programs and provide other information which evidences
present of potential management capability for the props vogram
The Weld County Housing Authority has administered the HUD Section 8 Existing Program
since 1981. The executive director has administered Section 8 Existing Programs since
1976. Since 1985 the Housing Authority has administered the Section 8 Voucher Program.
The Housing Authority currently administers a combined program of 350 units of Section
8 Existing housing.
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There are no outstanding audit or management review findings. During the implementation
of our Section 8 programs, we have achieved a certain degree of success in placing the
units under contract in a timely manner. Recent reviews of the program have concluded
that the Section 8 program is administered by Weld County Housing Authority in an efficient
F.Nous log Duality Standards. Provide a statement that the Housing Duality Standards to be used in the operation of the program will be as set forth in the program regulatio-
or that v- ..,dons in the Acceptability Criteria are proposed. In the latter case,each proposed variation shall be specified and justified.
The ld County Housing Authority understands, and will adhere to the Housing Quality
Sta 'ids as set forth in 24 CFR 882. 109. No variations in the Acceptability Criteria
arc -oposed.
. Leasing Schedule. Provide a proposed schedule specifying the number of units to be leased by the end of each three-month period.
First Quarter 50 units
Second Quarter 50 units
Third Quarter 50 units
Fourth Quarter 50 units
H. Average Monthly Adjustedlncome (Housing Vouchers Only)
Efficiency 1-BR 2-BR 3-BR 4-BR 6-BR 6+BR
$5,540 $5,256 $6,556 $8,280
I. Attachments. The following additional items must be submitted either with the
application or after application approval,but no later than with the PHA executed ACC. SuhmInedwIth To be Pr vla,efy
Mdsappdcadon submitted submitted
1. Equal Opportunity Housing Plan X
2.Equal Opportunity Certifications,Form HUD-gib X
3. Estimates of Required Annual Contributions,Forms HUD-52672 and HUD-52673 X
.2.4.Administrative Plan X
5.Proposed Schedule of Allowances for Utilities and Other Services,Form HUD-52667, with a justification of the amounts proposed X
HUD Field O fice Recommendations
Recommendation of Appropriate Reviewing Office Signature ardTple Data
page 2012 or 47 'y' form HUD-52515
C. NEED FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE (continued)
need for the homelesspopulation in 1988 by revising our administrative plan to
allow for a higher preference for the homeless families. As a component of our
point ranking system, homeless families receive additional points which in effect
allow them to receive assistance sooner. Our administrative plan outlines the
process which we follow in the issuance of Certificates and Vouchers.
The Weld County Housing Authority also has a strong commitment toward assisting
families who have the sincere desire to achieve self—sufficiency. As a County
housing Authority, WCHA recognizes the need for coordination between housing services
that are provided to eligible participants and other social services provided to
it's clientele. In January, 1990 Weld County launched the JOBS Program. The intent
of the JOBS program is to provide a vehicle for low income families to become self-
sufficient by providing comprehensive services. Among these services are assessments,
which address literacy of the participants, proficiency and aptitude testing all
leading to an employability development plan. Other services provided to JOBS
participants are; Headstart, child care services, education, job skills training,
job readiness training, work experience training, medicaid, mental health services.
All services entail a systematic and comprehensive approach to helping the client
move from the welfare system to self sufficiency. Lacking as a service is housing.
Noting this missing element in the JOBS program, the Weld County Housing Authority
Board agreed to provide a local preference to participants selected through the
JOBS program. Although it is speculated that most will meet a federal preference,
the Housing Authority has also made the decision to utilize its 10% authority for
participants of the JOBS program who have special needs, but may not meet a federal
preference.
In summary, two groups to be addressed through this proposal are the homeless pop-
ulation and applicants approved through the JOBS program.
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E. FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPABILITY (continued)
manner consistent with program regulations.
Although the Housing Authority has a separate Board of Commissioners which
establishes all administrative policies, the Weld County Housing Authority
is officed in the Weld County Department of Social Services and has access
to all services provided by the County. In a separate agreement with Weld
County, the County provides staffing accounting services, computer services,
printing and supplies, insurance and bonding for commissioners and employees
and legal services. We believe that this system has allowed us to develop
a relatively sophisticated management system.
The composition of the Weld County Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
provides leadership in establishing policies which make projects more respon-
sive to the needs of the community.
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MEMO TO : Clerk to the Board DATE : 7-23-y0
FROM : Jim Sheehan, RE : Board action on Resolution
The Weld County Housing Authority is in the process o£ submitting
an application to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development for
fifty (50) Section 8 Assisted Housing units. As outlined in my letter to Chairman
Brantrer, part of the application process entails comments from the local
governmental entity. In past years, Weld County has provided their
comments in the form of a resolution. I have attached a model resolution
for reference. Since the application is due Thursday, July 26th ,we need
this resolution to be placed on the Wednesday agenda. Thank you for your
cooperation.
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PHONE(303)352 155`
P.O. BOX
G REELEY,COLORADO 806312 Illik
COLORADO
Mr. Gene R. Brantner
Weld County Board of Commissioners
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
23 July 1990
Dear Mr. Brantner,
The Housing Authority of Weld County, Colorado plans to submit an application
for fifty (50) Section 8 Certificates and Vouchers to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) .
Pursuant to Section 213(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
HUD is required to provide the unit of local government with an opportunity to
object to their approval of the application, on the grounds that the application
is inconsistent with any Housing Assistance Plans, and that there is, or will be,
available in the area, public facilities and services adequate to serve the
housing proposal to be assisted. An application may only be approved if our
determination is in the affirmative.
HUD invites you to submit to them all comments or information you, as the
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners, deem relevant to their determination.
While they are not bound by any comments or information, all relevant comments
or information will be considered. It should be noted in your resolution that
these comments will be considered final, and that no additional comments will be
submitted. If you do not intend to submit any comments, this should be so
stated in your resolution.
I look forward to your favorable response concerning our application.
Sincerely,
f
im Shee an
Executive Director
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