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Home My WebLink About910061.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR CENTENNIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NON-PROFIT FACILITY 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 the application for a Community Development Block Grant for Centennial Development Services, a non-profit facility, and WHEREAS, the Board held a public hearing on the 23rd day of January, 1991, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing comment and obtaining citizen views and to respond to questions related to said application, 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 the performance of the County of Weld in carrying out its community development responsibilities, and WHEREAS, Dr. John Wooster, Executive Director of Centennial Development Services, was present at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Community Development Block Grant Application for Centennial Development Services non-Profit facility 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 23rd day of January, A.D. , 1991. ry/ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST:I� I �_/ WELD COUNTY OLO DO Waain Weld County Clerk to the Board � Go La irman By: EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING) Deputy Clerk to the Boa Ge ge Kennedy, Pro-Te APPROVED 0 FORM: V onsta®®nce L. Harbe t County Attorney C. W. Kirby W. H. We ster 910061 (111' is , r v . , � . -- L�•ry• -' r, .yam .__ -' �) J. ": i 5 199: STATE OF COLORADO L L — _ The New News Page COUNTY OF WELD s•s• kid Co. Planning nnmm�inu Ptile3 UB C11 7 °ARING : Docket 97-06 David B. Reynolds, being The county of weld plans w says that he is duly sworn, anbmtacommnmepp Development publisher of Block Grant CDBG) a hcation The New News, a weekly to the sta�e o[ �oloraao, Y newspaper @r De rtment of Local Affays. published in Keenesbur P i cD�"G funds are me dea to provide decent housing, suitable and q in said Countyliv ng etrveronments and economu State= that said newspaper oppo tunnies, pr ncipaby for low general circulation p p@r has i end moderate income persons and n in said County Nrougn rehabbitation and has been eontinously and raaerveuon — aeon uy�ob uninterruptedlypdevelopment and pub�c�ec�'�s published therein, improvements. R during a period that over n,b0o,o0o win be of at lea ' ova ebie statewide for the 1991 fifty—two least "SmaLL Cit es"CDBG program. consecutive The application bem' gconsidered the firstpublication weeks prior ed wood request j4oQOW Eor the pub l f e a t i on of f renovation and improvements for notice; the annexed the Centennial Development that said newspaper i5 a Services facilities. It is es t mated newspaper within that over 90% of the funds,woWd act of the the meaning of the benefit low and moderae ua ome General Assembly pGersons. Permanent mvolohoo Y of the displacement of, ne ghborho�d State of persons or businesses ,is not Colorado,, entitled "A enticipated. ShoWd LL later t0 regulate the n Act become necessary to consider printing of legal ouch dap ecament al•ternatives notices an will be eaanuned to um= the d advertisements, " and d"p 8CC1"`"`' 1` "° `eas s`i amendments thereto; alternatives of which the , that the notice requ rel raasonable benefits will be provided to those displaced to annexed i5 ndtigato adverse effects and copy taken from said a printed hardshipa. n�N� anaNeondera� published newspaper, was demolished or converted will be in said newspaper, and in e�aeea. the regular entire rlie hearing web be held at g and 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Januar• ev@ry number lssu@ Of 23,1991 in the First Floor Meeting the`@of, Room, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado to obtain citizen vie ws and to respond to proposals and once a week questions related to: for the roposeU CDBG application successive w for �entennink Development weeks; Services non-profit facility; was 1GO i that said notice commune[y development and published in said newspaperhour ng needs,indud ng the needs proper and not of `sons,as"weRnae other need"in thereof in any supplement the eomn,uni io that m,gnt be and that the first aalreani through the CDBG publication of program; said nOtlC@ as the perforn�ance of the County aforesaid o< Weld in carrynR out is a was on the community . development (\�\ responsibilities. day pf p Written confluents arc a so welcome and must beat received b33 Januar) 19 1 33, 1991 at 915 10[M1 Street Greeley, CO 80631. Oral. and written comments wil be and the last on considered in deciding whether to the a day o f submit an app cation for he proposed protect., Wntlen sununarp udorntation well be available at the Fvst Floor Meeting ROM,, 915 loth Street, • Greeley, Colorado on January 14, 1991 until January 73, 1991 on any CDBG application Nc County intends to submit to tAe state. A copy eel the apphcadon el subm,tted to the. state web be available for p�be review at 515 loth Street Room 319 Greeley, Subscribed i Colorado,aflcr January L3, 1991.. and sworn t0 before Inforntation and records regardm the Counttyy s 1+ro[�Doted and past use of CD a eAdv arc availanotice is me this .Z at 915 10th Streel�wRnoom 319, ay Of Greeley, Colorado g regular office ours. Advance nonce s i9 �• • r nested. Date: Januar 11 1991 Published in 'fhe tiew news ��t /� \ Januagl7,1991. d a .,� (Il r l • ,�1l1_01^a I=a ��'c' / / _ I/ ` (--- DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 0 .: \(-1\P j. vg PHONE(303)356-4000 EXT.4218 P.O. BOX 758 GREELEY,COLORADO 80632 c . . IN 7 ' O � • COLORADO , . January 14, 1991 William J. Timmermeyer Deputy Director Financial Assistance Services Department of Local Affairs 1313 Sherman Street, Room 518 Denver, CO 80203 Dear Bill: Enclosed please find the CDBC application for the Centennial Development Services Renovation project. Again, thank you for permitting the extension of time to submit it today, and also until January 23 , 1991 , to complete the hearing process . I will forward minutes of the hearing after completion. Your assistance and understanding is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions , please do not hesitate to contact me at 356-4000, ext . 4218 . V ry truly .yours , / / � - 1114c(` ��' Donald D. Warden, Director Finance and Administration DDW/ch 9110061 STATE OF COLORADO # Department of Local Affairs (For Use by State) 1991 Community Development Block Grants Program • APPLICATION for Housing and Public Facilities/Community Development Projects A. GENERAL AND SUMMARY INFORMATION 1. Name/Ptle of Proposed Project: Centennial Developmental Services Renovation 2. Applicant: Weld County (In the case of a multi-jurisdictional application, name of the 'lead'municipality or county). In the case of a multi-jurisdictional application, names of other directly participating municipalities and counties: N/A If applying on behalf of another entity, name of that entity: N/A 3. Chief Elected Official (In the case of a multi-jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" municipality or county): • Chairman , Board of Name: Gordon Lacy Title: County Commissioners Mailing Address: P . O. Box 758 , Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 356-4000 x 4200 4. Designated Contact Person for the Application: Director , Nam©: Donald D. Warden Title: Finance/Administration Mailing Address: P. O. Box 758 , Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 356-4000 x 4218 5. Brief Description of Proposed Project 000 wordy e.i.se): Attach a map showing the location of the project. Construction of a 1 , 600 square foot office building , remodeling of an elementary school into an Early Childhood Center for low-income and disabled preschool children and their families , construction of a therapeutic greenhouse to be used by low-income disabled adults , and correction of safety concerns on a 12 . 4 acre site occupied by three non-profit organizations that serve low-income and handi- capped children and adults . • 5. Local Priority*: 1 'Pelative to other applications (e.g. 1 of 2, 2 of 4, etc.) 91®®61. B. BUDGET & INFORMATION . 1. Project Budget & Funding Sources Project Funding Total State Other Funds Requested or Cost CDBG Committed Amount Source Status* ADMINISTRATION Personnel: (list)Project Mgr/ 3 , 000 3 , 000 Local Committ d Fiscal Admin 2 , 000 2 , 000 Local Committ d Contracted Services: (list) Audit: 1 , 000 1 , 000 Local Committ d Operating: Other: (specify) PROJECT ACTIVITIES (list) Remodel Existing Space 450 , 000 220 , 000 230 , 000 Local Committ d Communications Equip 22 , 000 22 , 000 Local Committ d New Office/Mtg Rooms 96 , 000 96 , 000 Therapeutic Greenhouse 66 , 000 33 , 000 33 , 000 Local Committ d Training Equip. 40 , 000 40 , 000 Local Committ d Removal, of Tanks 35 , 000 35 , 000 Parking lots 33 , 000 16 , 000 17 , 000 Local Committ d Land 105 , 000 105 , 000 *(e.g.,committed, In application stage, etc.) TOTAL 853 , 000 400 , 000 453 , 000 Local Committ d 2. Financial Information (Provide for ail municipalities and counties directly participating in the application and for any entity on whose behalf the application 1s being submitted: Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Weld County (Entity Name) (Entity Name) (Entity Name) a. Assessed Valuation (Year19 99 0) 1 , 008 , 659 , 220 b: Mill Levy 22 . 209 c. Overlapping Mill Levy* 83 . 6 d. Sales Tax Rate (%) / Annual Revenue 0 / 0 / / e. Long-Term Debt, by Type/Amount 0 / 0 / / f. Annual Budget** (Genera 1=undl 21 , 447 , 376 Total (Year_ 1_991 ) 690 , 000 Carry Forward (as of 1/1/ 91 ) •Sum of mill levies of overlapping lurlsdictions (e.g., sum of levies of municipality, school district, etc.). ••For fund most relevant to application (e.g., General Fund for housing applications, Sewer Fund for sewer applications, etc.). CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE 910061 . g. Water*** N/A • Tap Fee • Avg. Monthly User Charges**** Number of Taps Served by Applicant Fund Carry Forward (as of 1/1/ ) h. Sewer*** N/A Tap Fee • Avg. Monthly User Charge**** Number of Taps Served by Applicant Fund Carry Forward (as of 1/1/_) ••*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 Blight Need Number Low/Mod Low/Mod Benefit of Income Income Persons Persons Persons Centennial Develop . Services , Inc . X 3 , 500 3 , 200 918 Parent Child Learning Center X 475 475 1008 Weld County Inter- agency •LEarly . .Childhood X 550 495 • 908 •If a prop'dsse ardloc[Pctlavl&fi bet g undertaken to addreu the-prevention or ellmination 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 have 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 persons were arrived at? Attach supporting documentation. (Whenever possible, census data should be used in "area-wide benefit" projects to document benefits to low/moderate 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 persons served by the three agencies are screened for eligi— bility for services funded by HUD, Medicaid, or the Weld County Department of Social Services . The figures are based on actual count of parsons eligible . 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? N/A 91.®461 D. OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION t. Why Is the project needed? What are the spec'rfic goals of the project? The three agencies involved are the primary providers in Weld County of preschool and day care services to low income children; services to developmentally disabled children and adults ; and diagnostic/screening services to children suspected of delays . They occupy facilities that are inadequate , expensive to maintain, and, in places unsafe . Remodeling and construction, the project will create an environment that is safe , attractive , energy efficient so that the low-income 2. How were the cost estimates arrived at? Have preliminary architectural/engineering studies been completed? Whai cont} 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.) Costs are based upon estimates provided by Hensel-Phelps Construction Company, which volunteered project estimations time to do so. Preliminary archi- tectural/engineering studies are complete , but no bid documents/ specifications . Have you included Davis-Bacon wage rates in preparation of your cost estimates? Yes X No _ If no, why not? I Describe any in-kind contributions by type and value in support of this project. Weld County will contribute in-kind administrative costs . Was the cash value of the in•klnd contributions calculated Into the Project Budget (B.t.)? Yes_ No x 4. Why cannot the project be funded locally? What other funding alternatives have been explored?Did the applicant jurisdiction take the full property tax revenue Increase In the current budget year? Yes x No Centennial Development Services , Inc . has experienced severe state and Federal funding cut-backs in funds for the developmentally disabled, but caseloads continue to grow. No resources have been accummulated for capital needs . Although Weld County contributes operational funds to the project, no capital resources exist to donate due to jail construction needs and road and bridge needs . Weld County had a sales tax defeated in March, 1990 , and is limited to a Home Rule Charter 5$ property tax limitation 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 and the Board of Directors of the non-profit human services agencies involved. The project will be carried out on property owned by Centennial Developmental Services , Inc . , (CDIS) with an appraised value of $2 , 870 , 000 . Land valued at $105 , 000 has teen committed. The agencies involved have budgeted $40 , 000 to the project at this time . The Board of County Commissioners is donating both case and in-kind to this project . In addition , proposals are in process to raise the remaining match from local private donors and foundations . 910061 D. OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION - Continued and disabled persons served and their families will receive the message that they are worthy of first-class facilities just as they are worthy of first-class services . • 910061 6. If the project is funded, what on-going operational obligations will be incurred? What is the applicant's plan for addressing these additional costs? When do you expect the project to start? When will it be completed? :he remodeling/renovation will result in increases in energy efficiency ind maintenance that will decrease operational costs . 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. Does the applicant have a capital improvements program? Yes X No :ommunity Development Plan for Weld County (Attached) 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). Donald D. Warden , Director Finance and Administration b. Project Coordinator (day to day operations). Donald D. Warden , Director Finance and Administration c. Fiscal manager. Donald D. Warden , Director Finance and Administration d. Project engineer: Unknown e. Project architect: Unknown f. Consultant: Hensel—Phelps 10. a. 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 XX If yes, Is it proposed that the program income will be retained by the unit of general local government or its subrecipient? No. (Program income will be paid to the state.) _Yes. If Yes, how will the retained program income be used? To continue the activity from which such program income was derived (e.g., to perform additional rehabilitation work on the property which was rehabilitated). To carry out an activity other than the one from which such program income was derived (e.g., to rehabilitate other properties). Describe the activity to be carried out. 910061 b. What Is the total amount of prograffi income currently on hand? $ • What is the amount subject to CDBG requirements? $ For what purpose will it be used? 11. Will the proposed project directly result in permanent, involuntary displacement? Yes_ Nox_ If yes: a) What steps have been taken to minimize displacement? n/a b) What assistance/benefits will be provided to displacees? n/a c) if occupied or 'occupiable' low/moderate housing will be demolished or converted, what plans are proposed to replace such housing and to ensure it is affordable for 10 years? n/a 12. 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 X b. Will be undertaken in geological hazard areas, or affect historical, archeological or cultural resources? Yes _ No X c. Involve housing or noise-sensitive facilities (e.g.,senior center) located within 1,000 feet of a major highway, 3,000 feet of a railroad. 15 miles of a commercial airport or near some other major noise source? Yes _ No X 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 X e. Will be undertaken near commercial airports or military airfields? Yes _ No X If yes to any of the above, what alternatives have been considered? How do you plan to mitigate the effect? 13. 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 X 91.0061- 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." Specific activity: Yes _ No 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 x 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 X e. Interim repairs of public facilities and provision of special public services. Such activities may be 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 r 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 x 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. Signa ure, Chief ed Official Signature, Chief Elected Official• Signature, Chief Elected Official* Gordon E . Lac Name (typed or printed) Name (typed or printed) Name (typed or printed) Chairman , Board of Co . Title Commissioners Title Title January 9 , 1991 Date Date Date Signature, Chief Elected Official Signature, Chief Elected Official* Signature, Chief Elected Official' Name (typed or printed) Name (typed or printed) Name (typed or printed) Title Title Title Cate Date Date • a.:;lnlonal signature• are required only In the case ol 'multidurlsdictlonal• applications. If this Is ■ multHurlsdlctlonal application, the Chief u:en Official of each municipality and county participating In the application must sign. 91.0061. PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS COST ESTIMATE WORKSHEET (Required for projects involving structures and facilities other than single-family housing units) SOURCE OF ESTIMATE: Hensel-Phelps DATE OF ESTIMATE: December, 1990 Act. Description No. of Units Unit Total No. or Size Price Cost Remodel Existing School , Offices , Program Space 30 , 000 sq. ft. 15 . 00 450 , 000 Communication Equipment 22 , 000 New Offices/Meeting Rooms 1 , 600 sq. ft. 60 . 00 96 , 000 Therapeutic Greenhouse 2 , 2O0 sq. ft. 30 . 00 66 , 000 Training Equipment 40 , 000 Remove Underground Fuel Tanks 2 17 , 500 35 , 000 Re-finish Parking Lots 33 , 000 Land for Greenhouse 85 , 000ac 85 , 000 Lot for Office Bldg . 20 , 000 TOTAL 847 , 000 91O061 TABLE 4 PROJECT SCHEDULE Activity and MONTH Activity Elements/Phases #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11 #12 #13 #14 #15 #16 #17 #18 Remodel Existing School, x x x x x x x x x x Offices, Program Space Communication Equipment x New Offices/Meeting Room x x Therapeutic Greenhouse x x Training Equipment x Remove Underground z Fuel Tanks Re-finish Parking Lots z 910061 ♦ W m e O . 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E t4.49Ac `Z� -Lt 4.�2r}� . de �, t r j o a \ ^ 2. i � 1r� — - is i iza, k r r- 1 hi ii L� _ ,. ,,. , 91.0061 PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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 over $7 ,000,000 will be available statewide for the 1991 "Small Cities" CDBG program. The application being considered would request $400,000 for the renovation and improvements for the Centennial Development Services facilities . It is estimated that over 90Z 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 at 9 :00 a .m. on Wednesday , January 23 , 1991 in the First Floor Meeting Room, 915 10th Street , Greeley , Colorado to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to : . the proposed CDBC application for Centennial Development Services non-profit facility; . 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; . the performance of the County of Weld in carrying out its community development responsibilities . Written comments are also welcome and must be received by January 23 , 1991 at 915 10th Street , Greeley, CO 80631 . 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 First Floor Meeting Room, 915 10th Street , Greeley, Colorado on January 14 , 1991 until January 23 , 1991 on any CDBG application the County intends to submit to the state . A copy of the application as submitted to the state will be available for public review at 915 10th Street, Room 319 , Greeley, Colorado after January 23 , 1991 . Information and records regarding the County' s proposed and past use o£ CDBC funds are available at 915 10th Street , Room 319 , Greeley , Colorado during regular office hours . Advance notice is requested. Date : January 11 , 1991 '.:`.dished : The Now News , January 16 , 1991 91.0061. 1991 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: (I) 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 local 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. (� 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. p 1 ®10061 • •(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 blight 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. SAMPLE FORMAT Applicant/Participant` Date Time Location VRLo COUNTY t /?1/41 Q •nn nor vs loth Or rrnP1oy, en • !n the case of a 'multi-jurisdictional' application, each participating municipality and county must hold at least one public hearing. 2 9_1. 306 • (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: (i) 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; (Iii) 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, i (IV) in an area not subject to unreasonably adverse environmental conditions; 3 910061 • (B) persons .. ,placed shall have the right to elect, as a.. alternative to the benefits under this subsection to receive benefits under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 tf 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 taw 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 mado as a condition of obtaining access to such public Improvements, unless: (A) CDBG funds aro 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 Grantee Handbook. (h) It will comply with: 910061_ 4 • (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 contracts and subcontracts 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, 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 shah be excluded from participation, denied program benefits or subjected to discrimination on the basis of age under any program or activity receiving federal funds. 910061. 5 • (I) 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 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 III, 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, furnishing 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 (Duality (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 910061 • • (6) Executive Order 190, Protection of Wetlands, May 24, 77 (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 Rivers 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), 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. (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 exceeding $100,000, and in all govemment subgrants, contracts, and subcontracts exceeding $100,000 of grant funds. (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. • • Sig ture, hief colt fficial Signature, Chief Elected Official** Cordon E. Lacy [ Name (Typed or Printed) Name (Typed or Printed) Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Title Date • Title Date Signature, Chief Elected Official** Signature, Chief Elected Official** Name (Typed or Printed) Name (Typed or Printed) Title Date Title Date Signature, Chief Elected Official`* Signature, Chief Elected Official" Name (Typed or Printed) Name (Typed or Printed) Tide 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. • 8 910061. • 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 ehe event CDBG funds are granted by the Scace , the County of Weld will conduct at least one additional public hearing to allow citizens to review and commend 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 (5) days prior to such public hearings . A public notice will also be posted in the Centennial Complex 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 accommodations 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 915 10th Street, Room 319 , Greeley, Colorado during regular office hours . The public will be so informed by public notice . TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE The County of Weld will provide technical assistance to groups representative of persons of low and moderate income that request ssistance in developing CDBG proposals . The level and type of assistance .nnpropriate will. be determined by the County based on its abilitmaticinon 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 (15) working days. January 4 , 1990 Chaff an, Date Board of Count Commissioners 910961 Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 1 of 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING NEEDS Public facilities and Activities to be undertaken services needed: to address needs (1/91 to 12/91) : AULT Repave streets and sidewalks . On-going. DACONO Develop senior transporta- Seek funding sources . tion system EATON Develop library and Develop plan for construc- recreation center tion and costs . ERIE Rehabilitate town hall; On-going upgrade police and fire In discussion stage protection services; acquire fire- fighting Seek funding equipment; improve streets ; upgrade street and Plan to be developed in early drainage system. 1991 for system. EVANS Repave streets ; On-going water and sewer upgrade ; Will apply for CDBC funds Highway 85 development for commercial and residential ; On-going install street lights; Plan in place develop park; To be developed community clean-up. To be developed FIRESTONE Repave streets ; develop park. Both are on-going. FORT LUPTON Expand water treatment faci- Feasibility study is on- lities; going through 1993 construct waste water On-going and will be finished treatment plant. in January of 1991 . FREDERICK Replace water mains ; repave Both projects are on-going streets as funding develops . GARDEN CITY No needs identified. GILCREST Correct water nitrate levels ; Seek funding through the FinHA improve drainage system. as a joint application with the towns of LaSalle and , Platteville . 910961 Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 2 of 7 Public facilities and Activities to be undertaken services needed: to address needs (1/91 to 12/91) : GREELEY Improve streets and parks ; On-going create more downtown parking; feasibility study pending Provide facility for non- profit agencies; To be completed 8/91 Improve Centennial Develop- ment Services ; To be completed by 1992 Develop ballpark for kids . To be completed mid-1991 GROVER No needs identified. HUDSON Upgrade water mains ; Received State grant for repave streets ; water system planning; street finish park improvements . paving is on-going. JOHNSTOWN Repair streets ; On-going Form a recreation district. A hearing is planned with the Weld County Planning Commission KEENESBURC No needs identified. KERSEY Upgrade water system and Pending funding; from FmHA sewer facilities ; Upgrade storm drainage Pending system. LASALLE Improve water quality Seek funding through FmHA as and upgrade storm drainage joint applicant with towns system, of Cilcrest 6 Platteville . LOCHBUIE No needs identified. MEAD No needs identified. MILLIKEN Expand sewer system. To be completed in fall of 1991 . NEW RATTIER No needs identified. NUNN Repave streets . On-going PIERCE No needs identified. E 910061_ Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 3 of 7 Public facilities and Activities to be undertaken services needed: to address needs (1/91 to 12/91) : PLATTEVILLE Expand library; In progress improve park and community In progress building; improve water quality. Seek funding through FMHA as joint applicant with towns of LaSalle and Gilcrest. SEVERANCE No needs identified. WINDSOR Expand water supply; Feasibility study being conducted Improve parks ; On-going improve streets . Two-year work cycle . i 91.005 Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 4 of 7 Activities to be undertaken Economic Development to address needs (1/91 to Needed 12/91) : AULT Renovate downtown. Discussion is on-going. DACONO Attract industry and jobs Efforts on-going. EATON Attract industry and jobs Efforts on-going. ERIE No needs identified. EVANS Commercial development of Study is on-going. Highway 85 corridor. FIRESTONE Attract industry; Efforts on-going Create Chamber of Commerce . Participate in Carbondale Tri-area Chamber of Coonerce. FORT LUPTON Attract industry and jobs . Efforts on-going. FREDERICK No needs identified. CARDEN CITY Maintain existing industry. Efforts on-going. CILCREST Attract industry and jobs . Efforts on-going. GREELEY Attract industry and jobs . Efforts on-going. CROVER No needs identified. HUDSON No needs identified. JOHNSTOWN Attract industry and jobs . Efforts on-going. KEENESBURC Develop downtown. Plan to join enterprise zoning. KERSEY Attract industry and jobs . Efforts on-going LASALLE Attract industry and jobs . Efforts on-going through Highway 85 corridor study to zone commercial . LOCHBUIE No needs identified. I ?LEAD Organize Mead Economic Recently in place . Development Committee . MILLIKEN Attract industry . Efforts on-going. 910061 Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 5 of 7 Activities to be undertaken Economic Development to address needs (1/91 to Needed 12/91) : NEW RAYMER No needs identified. NUNN Attract industry. Efforts on-going. PIERCE No needs identified. PLATTEVILLE Develop downtown; Efforts on-going Attract industry and jobs . Longmont Foods recently started up plant. SEVERANCE No needs identified. WINDSOR Maintain industry. Efforts on-going. 910061 Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 6 of 7 Activities to be undertaken to address needs (1/91 to Housing Needs 12/91) : AULT Develop moderate- and low- Construction of moderate- income rental and owner- income owner-occupied housing occupied housing. and a four-plex rental unit is under way. DACONO No needs identified. EATON No needs identified. ERIE No needs identified. EVANS Rehabilitate low- and Cooperate with WCHA in moderate- income owner- applying for CDBC. occupied and rental housing. FIRESTONE No needs identified. FORT LUPTON Rehabilitate owner-occupied Work with Mercy housing low- to moderate- income Project, which is on-going. senior housing. FREDERICK Rehabilitate owner-occupied Work with Mercy !lousing low- to moderate- income Project, which is on-going. senior housing. GARDEN CITY provide low- to moderate- Work with WCHA. income housing. GILCREST Rehabilitate owner-occupied Work with WCHA for its low- to moderate-income proposed 1991 CDBG Program. housing. GREELEY Rehabilitate owner-occupied Greeley is an entitlement low- to moderate-income city for Rental Rehab and housing; provide replacement CDBG Programs , which are housing for low-income on-going. families . GROVER No needs identified. HUDSON Develop rental housing for Work with private low- to moderate- income developers . families . 91!-C9S1 Community Development Plan for Weld County Page 7 of 7 Activities to be undertaken to address needs (1/91 to Housing Needs 12/91) : JOHNSTOWN Develop multi-family rental Have annexed and zoned land housing. for residential development, which is currently for sale. KEENESBURG No needs identified. KERSEY No needs identified. LASALLE Rehabilitate low- to Work with WCHA for its moderate-income owner- proposed CDBG Program. occupied housing. LOCHBUIE No needs identified. MEAD No needs identified. MILLIKEN Develop senior housing. Efforts to develop plan nre in progress . NEW RAYMER No needs identified. NUNN No needs identified. PIERCE No needs identified. PLATTEVILLE No needs identified. SEVERANCE No needs identified. WINDSOR Develop single-family Work with private developers. rental housing. 910961 CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN The County of Weld, a grantee of the State of Colorado under the 1989 "Small Cities" Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, hereby certifies to the State of Colorado that is has completed the CDBG- required "Community Development Plan" which identifies 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 . Gor on E. Lacy Chairman, Board of County Commissioners January 4 ,//,1991/ ATTEST: A 1 6'� I i l n2 :e �✓/ (1.44.'77 Weld County Clerk to the Board / - ,,y By: 4/ 5 . � _ v ./ . •4' (- i/l; Deputy Clerk to the Board_k 91000, HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET N0. 91-06 RE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR CENTENNIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NON-PROFIT FACILITY A public hearing was conducted on January 23, 1991, at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy, Chairman Commissioner George Kennedy, Pro-Tem Commissioner Constance L. Harbert Commissioner C. W. Kirby Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Carol Harding County Attorney, Tom David Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated January 11, 1991, and duly published January 16, 1991 in The New News, a public hearing was conducted to hear comment and obtain citizen view and respond to questions related to the proposed Community Development Block Grant application for Centennial Development Services non-profit facility, 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 the performance of the County of Weld in carrying out its community development responsibilities. Don Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, made this matter of record, and gave a brief explanation of the proposed grant application. He explained that the total project cost is $853,000 with local share being $453,000. The State CDBG request will be $400,000. John Wooster, Executive Director of Centennial Development Services, explained that the local share will primarily be raised through fund raising projects. Dr. Wooster briefly discussed the renovation and answered questions of the Board. There was no public comment regarding this matter. Commissioner Harbert moved to approve the grant application. Commissioner Kennedy seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. This Certification was approved on the 28th day of January, 1991. APPROVED: ATTEST: / Oa? BOARD OF COU Y COMMISSIONERS WELD CO DO Weld County Clerk to the Board // Gor o a , rman By: //�_4�1�� O (EXCUSED DATE SIGNING) [ Deputy Clerk to the Bo� Geo a Kennedy, Pro-Tem MC:CY1"/"Cialg onstance L. Harbert TAPE #91-02 /M C. W. Kirby DOCKET #91-06 FI0011 W. / Webster �'p �- 910061 Hello