HomeMy WebLinkAbout962103.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE CDBG APPLICANT STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES AND
CERTIFICATIONS, RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR HOME AND/OR CDBG PROGRAM, AND CITIZEN
PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR CDBG PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR 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 CDBG (Community Development
Block Grant) Statement of Assurances and Certifications, Residential Antidisplacement and
Relocation Assistance Plan for HOME (Home Investment Partnership) Program and/or CDBG
Program, and Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG Program between the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of
the Weld County Housing Authority, and the Colorado Division of Housing, with terms and
conditions being as stated in said statement and plans, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said statement and
plans, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, ex-officio Housing Authority Board, that the CDBG Statement of
Assurances and Certifications, Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for
HOME Program and/or CDBG Program, and Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG Program
between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Weld County Housing Authority, and the
Colorado Division of Housing be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said statement and plans.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 25th day of November, A.D., 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WED COUNTY, COLORADO/LY,c �� 4itillistlFrinf—A41-i F. (AYF)
° J'3,. Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair
' ` ( O\ / : o ty Clerk to the Board 'i ri t eorg . Baxter, Pro-Tern
Deputy CI:r to the Board FXCI ISFn
Dale K. Hall
APP D AS TO FXCI ISFn
Constance L. Harbert /
my Attorney W eb ILL?L /01/ 1
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I 'Community munity Development Block Grant
APPliCANT STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
The applicant hereby assures and certifies that
(a) It
(1) Has developed its application, including its projected use of funds, so as to give
maximum feasible priority to activities which wit benefit low and moderate income
persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or bight. (The requirement for
this certification will not preclude the State from approving an application where the
applicant certifies and the State determines, that afl 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 when 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%1
of the beneficiaries of the activity are low and moderate income persons;and
(el With respect to activities it claims aid in the elimination of slums or blight it
has determined and documented:
(1) For activities to address slums or bight 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 stets 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 qualfied 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 Sass critical work on the
structure may be undertaken;
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
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necessary to eliminate specific conditions detrimental to public health
and safety,
(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
bright areas and of areas in which Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds
are proposed to be used;
(21 Provides citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings,information,and
records relating to its proposed and actual use of CDBG funds;
(31 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 em
phasis on
participation by persons of low and moderate income who are residents of slum and blight
areas and of areas in which COBS 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 COBS 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);
(31 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.CMG 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.
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Date Time Location
Weld County 7-31-1996 7.00_P.M „r_-acme-US= Hall
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•In Wo case of a'muld-P ono'pelages.mg participating municipality end county must bolds Ieeet u,e
Pubic hearing.
(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(appicat(on, considering any such comments and views
and, if deemed appropriate, modifying the proposed project plan/application;
(6) Making the final project planlappfcation 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.
Id) In the event it is awarded CDBG funds by the State it will:
(1) Follow a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan which shalt:
(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;
(a") 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;
Iw) 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-reined expenses,including any interim living
coats; and, in the case of displaced persons of low and moderate
income, provide either.
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h) compensation sufficient to insure that,for a 5-year period,the
displaced tam lies shall not bear, after relocation, a ratio of
shelter costs to income that exceeds 30 percent or,
(Ill if elected by a family, a lump-sum payment equal to the
capitalized value of the benefits evadable under subclause(I)to
permit the household to secure participation in $ housing
cooperative or mutual housing association.
fM Persons displaced shall be relocated into comparable replacement
housing that is:
(I) decent, safe, and sanitary;
(II) adequate in size to accommodate the occupants;
(fill functionally equivalent and,
JIV) in an area not subject to unreasonably adverse environmental
conditions;
IS) persons dsplaced shag 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 they decision was arbitrary and capricious.
(2) Comply with the provisions of the above paragraph (1) except that paragraphs (A1(i)
and (Aphid 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
evadable in the area an adequate supply of habitable affdrdable housing for low and
moderate income persons. A determination under this paragraph is final and
non reviewable.
(3) Provide citizens with reasonable notice of, and opportunity to comment on. any
substantial change proposed to be made in the use of CMG 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 planfapplication.
(e) It will:
(1) Minimize displacement of persons as a result of activities assisted with COBG funds
and provide for reasonable benefits to any person involuntarily and permanently
displaced as a result of the use of COOL 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;
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(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:
(AI CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of such fee or assessment that
relate to the capital costs of such public improvements that are financed from
revenue sources other than the CDBG program,or
(8) 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 (CORGI 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.
(hl It will comply with:
(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-Becon Fear Labor Standards Act (40 USC 276a -276a-51 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 end 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 "Ant(-Kickback" Act of 1934 (40 USC 276 (c)) prohibiting and prescribing
penalties for "kickbacks- of wages in federally- financed or assisted construction
act vibes.
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(I) It will comply with: •
. (1) Tide VI of the Carl 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 an the basis of
race, color, national origin or sex under any program or activity funded in whole or In
part under Tids 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 pausing 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.
IS) 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.
(81 Age Discrimination Act of 1975,142 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.
(1) 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 HUO implementing
regulations et 29 CFR Part 570, requiring that local grantees follow a residential
antidisplacenient 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 COBG funds, and which provides for relocation
assistance for all low/moderate-income households so displaced.
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(2) Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Po kiss Act of 1970, as
amended —Tide Ill,Real Property Acquisition(Pub.L.91.646 and HUD implementing
regulations at 49 CM Part 24), providing for uniform and equitable treatment of
persons displaced from their homes, businesses, or fauns by federal or federally-
assisted programs and establishing uniform and equitable.land acquisition policies for
federal assisted programs. Requirements include bone 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 — Tide N, 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 wig be made pursuant to state a local law. or the grant recipient must
adopt a written pokey 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 8321 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 end 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
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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 Drinldng 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.
19) The Wad 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.
1101 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 niotification 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.
(31 Comply with the "Govemmentwide Restriction on Lobbying, (P.L. 101-121), which
prohibits spending COBG funds to influence or attempt to influence federal officials;
which requires the filing of a disclosure form when non-CD8G 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
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general local government at as an and that a subraapienis shag certify accordingly as Imposed by Section 1352,
Tide 31, U.S.Code. Any person who fails to Ni the required certification shall be subject to civil penalty of not less
than 010,000 and not more than 4100,000 for each failure.
(m) It wilt comply with all parts of Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
which have not been cited previously a well as with other applicable laws and regulations.
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RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN
for the Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program and/or
the Community Development Block Grant ICDBG) Program
Weld County 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 HOME funds, as required by Section 105(b) of the Cranston-
Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (42.U.S.C. 12705(b)) and or 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, Weld County 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 a 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.
7. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of housing units with
smaller dwelling units (e.g., a 2-bedroom unit with two 1-bedroom units), or any
proposed replacement of efficiency or single-room occupancy (SRO) units with units
of a different size, is appropriate and consistent with the housing needs and
priorities identified in the approved Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy
(CHAS).
To the extent that the specific location of the replacement housing and other date in items 4
through 7 are not available at the time of the general submission, Weld County will identify the
general location of such housing on a map and complete the disclosure and submission
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requirements as soon as the specific data are available.
Weld County Housing Authority at telephone number 356-4000 extension 4401 is responsible for
tracking the replacement of low/moderate income housing and ensuring that it is provided within
the required period.
The Weld County Housing Authority at telephone number 356-4000 extension 4401 i is responsible
for providing relocation payment and other relocating assistance to any low/moderate income
person displaced by the demolition of any housing or the conversion of low/moderate income
housing to another use.
The Weld County will provide relocation assistance, as described in 570.496a(b)12), 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 Weld County
will take the steps indicated below to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes:*
The following are examples of steps to minimize displacement. The first two are required. The others are
optional. Only check those which are appropriate for the project and local circumstances.Add other steps as
necessary or appropriate.
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 HOME-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.
Consider all practical alternatives to any proposed project which may result in residential
displacement. Alternatives to be considered include other sites for the proposed
facilities/project. Also to be considered are the costs and benefits, both financial and
nonfinancial, of each alternative.
X Provide counseling and referral services to assist displacees find alternative housing in the
community.
Work with area landlords and real estate brokers to locate vacancies for households facing
displacement.
X Stage rehabilitation of assisted housing to allow tenants to remain during and after
rehabilitation, working with empty buildings or groups of empty units first so they can be
rehabilitated first and tenants moved in before rehab on occupied units or buildings is
begun.
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
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new construction.
Evaluate housing codes and rehabilitation standards in reinvestment areas to prevent their
placing undue financial burden on long-established owners or on tenants of multi-family
buildings.
Develop displacement watch systems in cooperation with neighborhood organizations to
continuously review neighborhood development trends, identify displacement problems, and
identify individuals facing displacement who need assistance.
Coordinate code enforcement with rehabilitation and housing assistance programs.
Adopt policies to identify and mitigate displacement resulting from intensive public
investment in neighborhoods.
Adopt policies which provide reasonable protections for tenants faced with conversion to
a condominium or cooperative.
Adopt tax assessment policies, such as deferred tax payment plans, to reduce impact of
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increasing property tax assessments on low/.moderate income owner-occupant or tenants
in revitalizing areas.
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CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
For Weld County's 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 the County of Weld, particularly persons of low and moderate incomes
who reside in slum and blight areas and in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to
be used, are provided the opportunity and are encouraged to participate in the
planning and implementation of CDBG-funded activities.
Public Hearings
Public hearings will be the primary means of obtaining citizen news and responding
to proposals and questions related to community development and housing needs, and
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 along with the past performance of the County of
Weld in carrying out its CDBG responsibilities. Ina the event that 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.
Formal public notice will be provided at least three days prior to such public
hearings. As circumstances warrant and as the County of Weld determines necessary
or appropriate, notice may additionally be specifically directed to persons of
low and moderate incomes, 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 may 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 are
available at the offices of the Weld County Housing Authority, 710 11th Avenue Ste 103
in Greeley 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 incomes who 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 assitance,
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.
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WELD COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
PHONE(303)352-7551
P.O. Box A
GREELEY COLORADO 80632
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TO: Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair, Board of County Commissioner
FROM: Judy Griego, Director, Department of Social Service /vY`
SUBJECT: 1996/97 Housing Rehabilitation Program Certifications
DATE: November 21, 1996
As discussed at the Housing Authority Work Session of November 18, 1996, the State Division
of Housing has requested that we submit revised certifications for our new CDBG Contract.
Originally, we submitted certification with our grant application. These forms, according to
the State were generic forms for the application process. They are asking that we provide the
attached certifications for the CDBG contract:
1. Applicant Statement of Assurance and Certifications;
3. Residential Antidisplacement and Relocation Assistance Plan; and
4. Citizen Participation Plan.
The applicant Statement of Assurance and Certification details the regulations which must
be complied with in return for receiving Federal assistance.
The Residential Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan essentially certifies that we will
comply with regulations concerning displacement of individuals. We have no plans to displace
any individual through our housing rehabilitation or replacement housing activity.
The Citizen Participation plan delineates the process whereby the public is provided input into
the development of the project. A hearing was conducted prior to the submission of the
proposal on July 31, 1996 at the Gilcrest Town Hall.
Staff is recommending Board approval of the above Certifications relating to the 1996/97
Housing Rehabilitation Contract.
If you have any questions, please telephone me at 352-1551, Extension 6200.
962103
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