HomeMy WebLinkAbout951097.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT APPLICATION TO COLORADO
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FROM DIVISION OF HUMAN SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Telecommunications Project Application
from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Division of Human Services, to the Colorado Public Utilities
Commission, with terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Telecommunications Project Application from the County of Weld, State
of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Division of Human Services, to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission 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 31st day of May, A.D., 1995.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerkto`Jb
BY
i{
tie oard
to
Deputy Clerk
e_ /7
D COUNTY, COLORADO
Dale K. Hall, Chairm
h-4 L,A Q J .//f
/Barber, J. Kirkmeyer
Georg€ E. Baxter
,/
bnstance L. Harbert
ro-Tem
951097
HR0065
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROJECT APPLICA'
Organization Type:
Educational ❑
Medical ❑
Library ❑
Government ❑
Other ❑
(Specify)
Instructions:
Submit only one project proposal per form. Each proposal will be evaluated on its own individual merits. Proposals containing
more than one project may be rejected. A project may contain several elements. The key test is whether or not any single element
can exist in its own right or must they be combined to achieve the project objectives.
. If submitting more than one proposal, indicate a numeric sequence number in the block provided below. This will provide a
unique identifier for each proposal submitted by the same applicant. Each project proposal must be submitted on a separate
application.
Short Description of Project:
Requesting Organization:
Weld County Board of County Commissioners
Sequence No. (If submitting more than one project)
1
Address:
Street: 915 10th Street
City: Greeley
State and Zip: Colorado 80631
Mailing Address (if different)
Street:
City:
State and Zip:
P.O. Box 1805
Greeley
Colorado 80632
WILD UNIY GLEN TOOCHE kOARb
BY. /'(� '1 z�
nvoi rim! C EP TO THE 8
Phone:
970-353-3800
Fax:
970-356-3975
Applicant's Name:
Waiter J. Specimen
Applicant's Title: Weld County Division of
Executive Director, Human Services
Date:
Note: This form must be included with each copy of the proposal package. An original and six copies of each proposal must be sub1097
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A. Introduction:
Weld County Division of Human Services (WCDHS), Greeley, Colorado, is a non
profit governmental agency. The Executive Director is hired by the Weld
County Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is the legal
grantee for all funds disbursed to WCDHS and is the legal policy making
board for WCDHS. WCDHS is responsible for a wide range of public
assistance programs funded primarily with federal funds. However, state
and local funds are awarded to the organization as well. The total budget
of Human Services averages 6 million dollars per year. WCDHS includes the
Area Agency on Aging, the Family Educational Network's Head Start and
Migrant Head Start Programs, Employment Services and the Department of
Transportation under its umbrella.
The Weld County Senior Aide Program is comprised of 21 rural senior centers
which provide information and referral, education, recreation, and
volunteer opportunities to over 3,500 older adults county wide. The Family
Educational Network of Weld County's Head Start Program serves over 900
families yearly through comprehensive early childhood education programs
which focus on child development. Its Family Services component works
directly with local agencies to obtain needed assistance, educational
preparation and job training for families to enable them to improve the
quality and condition of their lives. As a component of Employment
Services of Weld County, the Adult Education Program (GED) offers on site
services to all Human Services clientele wishing to pursue their high
school equivalency. Employment Services of Weld County provides a needed
job training and placement link for all WCDHS clients. The Weld County
Department of Transportation provides services to each of these client
populations as well as to the general public in designated rural areas of
Weld County.
The Division of Human Services proposes to install and implement
telecommunication linkages that will strengthen the quality of current
services, initiate new communication options and will lay the foundation
for a seamless network of accessible information and services to the
populations it serves. This project has the potential to become a model
project for other rural areas nationwide who are struggling to eliminate
the communications, educational and economic limitations created in
districts with significant numbers of isolated rural communities.
The proposal has two phases. In Phase I, the pilot phase,
telecommunications equipment will be installed at each of twelve (12) Head
Start centers and five (5) senior centers county -wide. Training will be
provided to prepare service deliverers to use and train clients to use the
programs. The telecommunications packages, including pc's, modems and
printers, will strengthen internal communication linkages within each
program, establish linkages with other agencies and deliver
telecommunication services to clients at outreach sites. In Phase II,
951097
Exec. Summary 2
additional senior centers will be added to the network utilizing monies
provided through local donations by Kodak and other businesses and
foundations. Job search capabilities at the outreach sites will be added
to the network and the linkages expanded to additional agencies outside
WCDHS who are interested in participating.
B. Eligibility Criteria:
The Project successfully meets the eligibility criteria enumerated in
Sections G and H of the Telecommunications Project Proposal Packet.
(G)1.
Children in Head Start programs will be introduced to the concept of
telecommunications and its value to our world today and in the
future. In addition senior citizens, as well as children, will be
introduced to the benefits of the new technology. Rural Head Start
families will have the opportunity to access adult education
programs on site in their own community, a significant impact on
those who live great distances from education centers. Self-
improvement software programs can be made available in rural areas
as well. An improved communication link will be established between
rural centers and main terminal affording immediate access to
needed client information. In addition, through E-mail,
information can be instantly disseminated to distant centers in
isolated areas. Service deliverers and clients will be able to
search the libraries' community resource system and to secure
information about accessing needed services.
2. The intent of WCDSH is to access telecommunication services and
modems regulated by U.S. West. The agency is already in discussions
with Dan Grider, Service Specialist, U.S. West Communications to
determine the proper U.S. West lines to use to interconnect remote
sites to Human Services computer network as well as determine
hardware and software equipment needs.
3. The project will significantly impact the lives of U.S. West
customers, especially the rural, low income, child and senior
populations of Weld County.
4. see #2.
5. WCDHS is prepared to begin implementation of the Phase I pilot
immediately, with installation, training and implementation to be
completed within 12 months. Phase II will commence upon successful
completion of Phase I.
6. The focus of the project is service delivery. Telecommunications
services will be directly accessible to a significant population at
17 sites throughout Weld County.
951097
Exec. Summary 3
7. The grant would furnish seed money to implement Phase I. Phase II
would secure ongoing funding through WCDHS and WCC subsidies,
donations by Kodak and other local business and foundations.
(H)1.
This project will be directed by Weld County Government for the
benefit of the citizens of Weld County. especially rural, low-
income, child and senior citizen populations.
2. The project will significantly impact the economic lives of Weld
County citizens by a) exposing young children to the
telecommunication technology that will direct their future, b)
providing easy access to job search programs, c) providing adult
basic education (GED) training in isolated rural areas, and d)
connecting isolated populations such as frail elderly to services at
major population centers through an electronic network.
3. WCDHS will draw on already committed private money, donations, grants
and matching funds, as well as seek new contributions, to assure
continued service and expansion.
4 As federally funded programs, WCDHS agencies rely on in -kind
contributions to match federal dollars.
5. Weld County is the size of the state of Connecticut with a large
rural population. Vision Together, a recent community planning
effort funded by the Colorado Trust and directed by the National
Civic League, identified the need for electronic linkage as a major
initiative to connect our population. This project has the potential
to become a model project for other rural areas across Colorado and
the nation who are seeking ways to eliminate the communications,
educational and economic limitations created in districts with
significant numbers of isolated rural communities.
951.997
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND COSTS
FOR 17 STATIONS
PLUS ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR 15 DONATED STATIONS
Compaq Prolinea 466 model 420/CDS PC with 8MB, 420 MB hard drive 66 mhz
486 processor, CD -Rom drive, DOS, WINDOWS, and mouse, 8 MB memory
14" Viewsonic 6E SVGA color monitor with 14.4 baud modem
Cost each $2,603 x 17
Cubix 15 port modem access
15 phone lines for cubix access
Approximately $120 each to install $50/mo each for service
One years installation and service cost ($120x15 + $50x15x12)
HP Inkjet printers $350 each x 17
Secondary dedicated phone lines at each site
Approximately $120 to install and $50/month each for service
One years installation and service cost ($120x17 + $50x17x12)
Furniture/cabinetry for PC's and printers
Approximately $500/site x 17
Additional licenses for Word Perfect at $186 each
Additional E -Mail group license
Group licenses and fees to Bulletin Boards and Internet
First years cost estimated at...
Child educational software for Head Start est. cost...
First year installation, development, consultation and
maintenance costs
First year training costs
First year administrative cost estimated at 15%
TOTAL COSTS for 17 STATIONS
ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR 15 DONATED MACHINES;
Additional licenses for Word Perfect at $186
Secondary dedicated phone lines at each site
Approximately $120 to install and $50/month each for service
One years installation and service cost ($120x15 + $50x15x12)
Furniture/cabinetry for PC's and printers--$500/site x 15
TOTAL COSTS FOR 15 DONATED MACHINES
GRAND TOTAL
module and
$44,251.00
$15,000.00
$10,800.00
$5,950.00
$12,240.00
$8,500.00
$3,162.00
$6,000.00
$2,000.00
$5,000.00
$20,500.00
$22,000.00
$24,524.00
$179,927.00
$2,790.00
$10,800.00
$7,500.00
$21,090.00
$201,017.00
951097
'INKIND MATCH
Value of 15 Donated Personal Computers/Printers
Estimated Value $2,700 each
Value of 15 Donated Modems Valued at $229 each
Donated Value of Time for Volunteer Senior Coordinators
to train Users --20 Hours/Month at $5/Hour at
23 sites
Match Value of Head Start/Migrant Head Start
Staff/Parent Training Funds
Weld County Cash Contribution to Senior Sites
$40,500.00
$3,435.00
$27,600.00
$44,231.00
$11,500.00
TOTAL INKIND MATCH $127,266.00
951097
‘Ift*Dm
COLORADO
mEmORAnDU RLD, ,C0131
Dale K. Hail, Chairman � 3
To Board of County Commissioners Date May' 03.
3995
From Walter
LERK
J. Speckman, Executive Director
liuinanBtrxvfjces
subiec4PPlication Process to the Colorado Public Utilities Commission
Enclosed for Board approval is a competitive application process to the Colorado
Public Utilities Commission for a telecommunication system.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 353-3800, extension
3317.
951097
Hello