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RE: APPROVE ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS (EIAF)
PROGRAM AND SPECIAL INCENTIVES FUNDING GRANT APPLICATION FOR
WELD COUNTY 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (TIER I - DECEMBER CYCLE) AND
AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES TO SUBMIT
ELECTRONICALLY
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 an Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance
Funds (EIAF) Program and Special Incentives Funding Grant Application for the Weld County
2025 Comprehensive Plan (Tier I — December Cycle) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department
of Planning Services, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government,
with further 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 Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Funds (EIAF) Program
and Special Incentives Funding Grant Application for the Weld County 2025 Comprehensive Plan
(Tier I — December Cycle) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board
of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Planning Services, to
the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Elizabeth Relford, Grants and Project
Support Officer, be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said application on behalf
of the Department of Planning Services.
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ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUNDS (EIAF) PROGRAM AND SPECIAL
INCENTIVES FUNDING GRANT APPLICATION FOR WELD COUNTY 2025
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (TIER I — DECEMBER CYCLE)
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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., 2024.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: November 25, 2024
FROM: Elizabeth Relford, Grants & Special Projects
SUBJECT: DOLA December Cycle Grant
Applications (Tier 1 and Tier 2)
In accordance with the 2025 Budget work session on September 23, 2024, staff is
requesting the Board submit a Tier 1 DOLA application in the amount of $200,000 for
an Energy Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) grant to update the county's
comprehensive plan. The project is estimated to cost $600,000 and if awarded, the
grant would allow the Planning Department to obtain a qualified consultant through
the county's competitive bid process.
The Tier 2 DOLA application is for WCR 29 full depth reconstruction (FDR)
improvements from WCR 74 to SH 14. Submission of this application was approved
at the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) work session on June 27, 2024. This project is
estimated to cost $1,947,365. Therefore, the grant request is for $950,000.
Staff recommends the Board submit both DOLA applications prior to the December
1St deadline. I am available to answer any questions you may have.
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Application Overview
COLORADO
Department of Local Affairs
Division of Local Government
FY 2025: Cycle 25-03 EIAF Tier I/Tier II and Special Initiatives Funding Application
Local Government/Organization: Weld County
Partially Complete
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You are required to work with your Regional Manager prior to completing your application. The DOLA Grants Portal will only be
opened for your community to apply upon approval from your Regional Manager.
The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program was created to assist political
subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and
mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the states share of
royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally -owned land. The creation of
the fund is outlined in C.R.S. 34-63-102 (Federal Mineral Lease) and C.R.S. 39-29-110 (Severance). Grant dollars are to be awarded for
the planning, design, construction, maintenance of public facilities, and for the provision of public services by political subdivisions.
Requests in this Cycle 25-03 may be for:
EIAF Tier I: up to $200,000 with a 1:1 match
EIAF Tier II: over $200,001 and up to $1,000,000 with a 1:1 match
Climate Resilience Challenge: up to $2,000,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning
More Housing Now & Land Use Initiative: up to $2,000,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning
Tier I award notifications are anticipated mid -February 2025. All other application presentations are scheduled for early March 2025
with funding decisions anticipated late March 2025. More information and additional documentation on the EIAF program. including
the two special initiatives, can be found on the program website.
A. APPLICANT/CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Local Government/Organization: Weld County
In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, select the other participating eligible organizations:
2. Principal Representative:
(In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, principal representative of the lead organization.)
Honorific:
First Name: Elizabeth
Middle Name:
Last Name: Relford
Suffix:
Role: Principal Representative
Mailing Address: 1150 O Street
Address 2: PO Box 758
City: Greeley
State: CO
Zip Code: 80632
Phone #: 970-673-5836
Email Address: erelford@weld.gov
3. Responsible Administrator (will receive all mailings) for the Application:
Honorific:
First Name: Chris
Middle Name:
Last Name: DOvidio
Suffix:
Role: Responsible Administrator
Mailing Address: 1301 N. 17th Avenue
Address 2:
City: Greeley
State: CO
Zip Code: 80632
Phone #: 970-400-4447
Email Address: dovidio@weld.gov
B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Please provide contact information for the chief elected official.
a. Name
In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" political subdivision.
Kevin D. Ross
b. Title
Commissioner Chair
c. Street Address
1150 O Street
d. City
Greeley
e. State
Please use the two -letter abbreviation
CO
f. Zip
80632
g. Phone
Use xxx-xxx-xxxx format
970-400-4200
h. Email Address
kross@weld.gov
C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
a. What funding opportunity are you applying for?
Select from drop down menu
EIAF Tier I
b. Project title
Begin the project name with your community name. Example: "Monte Vista Project Name", "Lincoln County Project Name"
Weld County 2025 Comprehensive Plan
c. Project address
What is the physical address at which the project will be located?
1402 N. 17th Avenue
c.1. County of project
What is the County in which the project will be located?
Weld
d. Amount requested
The amount requested should equal the Grant Request Total line in the project budget attached in Section M.
200,000
e. Matching funds
400,000
f. Total amount of all costs for the project described in this application
NOTE: If this application is part of a larger, phased project, then the total amount should reflect the phase being applied for in this
application. The total amount should equal the Total line in the project budget attached in Section M.
600,000
g. Describe the problem, opportunity or challenge that resulted in the request
(1,000 character limit)
Weld County is facing the highest population growth in the state and the comprehensive plan hasn't been updated since 2020.
While the Weld County Code affords the Board the opportunity to review the comprehensive plan annually; historically, the
county has updated the comprehensive plan every 10 -years. However, with current and anticipated growth rates, as well as the
adoption of 2024 legislative bills, the Commissioners believe the need is now for Weld County to evaluate growth and
development occurring sooner rather than later.
h. Describe the project scope of work
Describe the various tasks involved in the project including specific data such as quantities, mileage, square feet, linear ft. etc., as
well as specific project location within the city and/or county etc. If this is a broadband planning or middle mile implementation
project, describe how it supports last mile expansion. Please be specific to this phase of the project for which you are seeking
funding. (1.000 character limit)
Weld County will contract a consultant through the county's procurement process to select the most responsive bidder to
perform a comprehensive plan update for unincorporated Weld County.
i. Will the project be undertaken in a wetlands or flood hazard area?
No
i.1 List flood plain maps/studies reviewed. Describe alternatives considered.
(500 character limit)
j. Local priority
If more than one application from the same local government (1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.)
1
k. Supporting documents
Upload any supporting documents (studies, plans, preliminary reports, schedules, letters of support, etc.) as a single PDF
document.
NOTE: Climate Resilience Challenge applicants are required to upload qualifying existing Climate Resilience or Climate Action
Plan(s) from within the last 5 -years.
WeldCounty_Oil_Gas Map.pdf
D. DEMONSTRATION OF NEED
The statutory purpose of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance program is to provide financial assistance to political subdivisions
socially or economically impacted by the development. processing or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels.
a. Demonstration of need
Why is the project needed at this time? (1,000 character limit)
According to the State Demography Office, between 2020 to 2023 thirty-one percent (31%) of the statewide population growth
occurred in Weld County. This population change is 28,083 persons or an increase of 8.5% of the population change. This project
is needed to give Weld County the tools needed to plan for continued increased population growth over the next twenty years.
b. Does this project address the stated need?
Does this project, as identified in this application, completely address the stated need? If not, please describe additional work or
phases and the estimated timeframe. Do you anticipate requesting Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds for future phases?
(1,000 character limit)
Yes, this project will completely address the planning urgency for the county. As soon as the project is contracted with DOLA,
Weld County will bid the planning effort out for professional services. This planning effort is anticipated to take approximately
one year to complete.
c. What are the consequences if the project is not awarded funds?
(500 character limit)
If this project is not awarded funding to contract these services then this very important planning effort will be delayed because
planning staff does not have the capacity of perform this effort in-house.
E. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
a. Describe the expected measurable outcomes
How will the project enhance the livability" of your region, county, city town or community? Examples would include constructing
a new water plant to eliminate an unsafe drinking water system and provide safe and reliable drinking water: the construction of a
new community center that would provide expanded community services, or projects achieving goals regarding energy
conservation, community heritage, economic development/diversification, traffic congestion. etc.
*(Livability means increasing the value and/or benefit in the areas that are commonly linked in community development such as
jobs, housing, transportation, education, hazard mitigation, health and environment)
(1,000 character limit)
This project will enhance the liviablity of unincorporated Weld County by identifying the policies and strategies to address all
planning aspects, including but not limited to, protecting the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Weld County.
This can be accomplished through resiliency and hazard mitigation planning, water supply and conservation policies, affordable
housing, and land use policies.
F. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Applications will be reviewed on the project's potential to transform both the state and local community's energy portfolio, including
considerations of additional renewable energy capacity and/or project type, the energy makeup of the local utility, and historic
renewable energy adoption.
a. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Will this project directly implement improved energy efficiencies or develop a strategy that could result in a reduction of the
community carbon footprint and increased conservation of energy? Does the project capitalize on renewable energy technology?
Yes
a.1 If yes, please describe.
(500 character limit)
As part of the comprehensive planning effort, all strategies for improved efficiences will be evaluated.
a.2 If no, please explain.
(500 characters)
b. Renewable and energy efficiency planning and implementation projects
Applications must assess the current needs of the community and help move the community or region towards 100% renewable
energy and/or increased climate resilience. Renewable energy projects should be part of a community climate action and/or
sustainability plan that transitions the current dependence on fossil fuels toward renewable, clean energy sources.
If there is a renewable energy component to your project, please answer the questions below. Projects should advance the 100
percent renewable energy by 2040 goal utilizing specific, measurable outcomes including: energy reduction over baseline (energy
efficiency), energy offset over baseline (renewable energy generation) and greenhouse gas reduction over baseline.
What type of technology does the project include? (Select all that apply)
b.1 If other is selected above, please describe.
What is the annual generation in kWh, therms or other metric?
b.2 What electric utility serves the project area? Example: Platte River Power Authority.
(100 character limit)
b.3 How much is the project estimated to save per year in utility costs?
(Enter dollar amount)
b.4 What is the estimated avoided GHG emissions/year in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent?
(Enter amount)
b.5 For solar projects only
b.5.i How many kW of generation capacity will be added from your project?
(Enter amount)
b.5.ii How many kWh of electricity will the project generate per year?
b.5.iii Is the solar rooftop or ground -mounted?
b.6 For hydro -electric projects only
b.6.i How many kW of generation capacity will be added from your project?
(Enter amount)
b.6.ii How many kWh of electricity will the project generate per year?
(Enter amount)
b.7 For geothermal and geoexchange projects only
b.7.i How much will the project save per year in kWh as compared to a typical electric system?
(Enter amount)
b.7.ii How much will the project reduce natural gas use per year in therms?
(Enter amount)
b.8 For energy efficiency projects only
b.8.i How much will the project reduce electricity demand per year in kWh?
(Enter amount)
b.8.ii How much will the project reduce natural gas use per year in therms?
(Enter amount)
G. POPULATION & LOCAL EFFORT
a. Current population
Current/most recent conservation trust fund/lottery distribution estimate, Colorado State Demographer estimate, or a projection
based on the communities percentage of overall county population is acceptable.
331,282
b. Five year population projection
370,053
c. Relationship to community goals
Please describe if the project is identified in the applicants organizational budget or a jurisdictionally approved plan (e.g. capital
improvement plan, equipment replacement plan, comprehensive plan, utility plan, road maintenance and improvement plan or
other local or regional strategic management or planning document). (500 character limit)
This effort is identified in Weld County's 2025 General Fund and will align with a competitive bid process in accordance with Weld
County's procurement procedures.
d. Land use strategies & best practices
For More Housing Now projects only, you are required to complete and submit a MHN Land Use Strategies & Best Practices form
as a PDF from the EIAF website of the land use strategies and best practices your jurisdiction has adopted (even if they all don't
impact this particular project). Land use strategies list included in HB21-1271 and Land use best practices list created through
HB22-1304.
e. Why can't this project be funded locally?
(500 character limit)
Due to the timing of this project, it is important for Weld County and DOLA to develop a partnership opportunity on this very
important planning effort.
1. Has this project been deferred because of lack of local funding? If so, how long?
(500 character limit)
Weld County Planning does not have the current staffing capacity to perform this effort in-house. This grant would help the
county expedite this effort now rather than delaying it.
g. Explain the origin and status of your local cash match
(Note: Whenever possible, local government cash match is on a dollar for dollar match to the award amount.).
Are the local matching funds committed or pending? If pending, when will the status of those funds shift from pending to
committed? If funding is awarded and in -kind contributions are included in the project budget, detailed tracking of in -kind will be
required. (500 character limit)
Local match funds are committed for this project through Weld County's general fund.
h. Community partners
What other community entities, organizations, or stakeholders recognize the value of this project and are collaborating with you
to achieve increased livability of the community? Please describe how you and your partners are addressing problems across
multiple sectors (community, economic, housing, natural resources, etc.) through this project. (1,000 character limit)
Due to the nature of comprehensive planning, Weld County will have many stakeholders assisting with this planning effort to
ensure community outreach and engagment occurs with all county residents/business owners. Weld County has the most
municipalities (32) for any county in the nation. We are currently working with all our municipalities on coordinated planning
agreements to ensure smart growth and development into the future.
h.1 Community outreach
Describe efforts such as inclusive community outreach used by your jurisdiction to serve and engage underrepresented
groups. (500 character limit)
Weld County is in the middle of creating an Environmental Justice Plan to ensure the meaningful engagement of all Weld
County residents. The recommendations from this planning effort will be implemented in the comprehensive planning
efforts.
i. Tax rate, usage charges, or fees
Have tax rates, user charges or fees been reviewed recently to address funding for the proposed project?
No
i.1 Tax rate or usage charge modifications
If the tax rate, user charges or fees were modified, what was the modification and when did this change occur? (500 character
limit)
In 2025, Weld County Planning will be conducting a third -party Fee Study evaluation to ensure county fees are reflective of
county services.
H. READINESS
a. If awarded funds, when can the project begin? (Months)
Tier I awards are made in February 2025 with contracts expected in May 2025.
Tier II awards are made in March 2025 with contracts expected in June 2025.
Within 3 months
b. What is the time frame for project completion?
12-24 months
c. If design or engineering is a component of this project, select the percentage of completion.
Select the percentage of completion as of the date of this application.
N/A
d. How were project cost estimates determined?
How did the applicant develop project cost estimates? (500 character limit)
Project estimates were based on similar comprehensive planning efforts previously awarded by DOLA.
d.1 Is the project supported by bids, professional estimates or other credible information?
No
d.1.i Bids/estimates
Please attach a copy of any supporting documents. (PDF Document)
e. Are any Local, State or Federal permits required before the project can proceed?
If yes, please describe and note the status of permit acquisition. (500 character limit)
No, there are not any local, state, or federal permits required prior to the planning effort occurring.
f. State or National historic registry designation
Is the project on a State or National registered historic building, structure, site, or in a district?
No
f.1 State or National historic registry number
If the project is on the State or National registry, please provide the registry number. DOLA may need to seek a
determination of effect from History Colorado and the State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
f.2 Historical, archaeological, or cultural significance.
Please describe how the project will affect historical, archaeological, or cultural significance of the building, structure, site or
district. (500 character limit)
f.3 Attach supporting documents (if applicable)
If on a State or National Register, please upload color photos of the project work areas and a detailed written description of
work proposed. The photos and description should include details beyond the general scope of work described above.
(Upload photos and description as a single combined PDF document)
I. ENERGY& MINERAL RELATIONSHIP
a. Community energy or mineral impact
Describe how the community is, has been, or will be impacted by the development, production, or conversion of energy and
mineral resources. For example: Heavy truck traffic directly related to energy development is impacting County Road X, or there
are X number of oil and gas wells, storage facilities. transfer stations, etc. in the municipal or county boundaries, or a legacy of
energy extraction has resulted in environmental issues in the area, or finally, the closure of energy production facilities is
impacting the community. (500 character limit)
Weld County is the #1 oil and gas producing county in the State of Colorado. and therefore is the most energy impacted county.
There are 16,178 active wells in Weld County producing 78.949.570 barrels of oil and 604.109,682 million cubic feet (MCF) of
natural gas.
J. RESILIENCY CRITERIA
The Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program is required to integrate resilience criteria into the program. By bringing resiliency
considerations into project planning and implementation, projects should be better poised to benefit a number of sectors (economy,
health, infrastructure, etc.), minimize long-term risks, and anticipate or be better prepared to respond to changing conditions faced by
Colorado communities.
For clarification or further guidance on how the Resiliency Criteria can be incorporated into projects, visit the Resiliency Prioritization
Criteria section of the Colorado Resiliency Playbook. The Colorado Resiliency Framework site can also be used to develop a focused
approach to incorporate these measures into all, or most projects. Below, please select Yes/No for all of the criteria that can be
considered to apply to your project. Project scoring for these criteria is based on whether or not the project proposes to incorporate
these long-term resiliency measures into the planning, development and implementation of the project.
a. Adaptive capacity
Yes
a.1 Adaptive capacity
Briefly describe how this project includes flexible and adaptable measures that consider future unknowns of changing
climate, economic, or social conditions.
NOTE: Climate Resilience Challenge applicants are required to describe how their proposal adapts to a changing climate.
(500 character limit)
Weld County's comprehensive planning effort may benefit a number of sectors (economy. health, infrastructure, etc.),
minimize long-term risks, and anticipate or better prepare the county to respond to changing conditions for us and our thirty-
two municipal communities.
b. Co -benefits
Yes
b.1 Co -benefits
Briefly describe how this project provides solutions that address problems across multiple sectors including the community,
economic, health and social, housing, infrastructure, and watersheds and natural resources sectors to create maximum
benefit. (500 character limit)
This planning effort can provide strategies and recommendations for multiple sectors, such as community, economic. health
and social, housing, infrastructure, and watersheds and natural resources sectors to create maximum benefit for Weld
County residents.
c. Risk reduction
Ycs
c.1 Risk reduction
Briefly describe how this project reduces risk and vulnerability to people, infrastructure, and natural systems. (500 character
limit)
This planning effort will be a complement plan to Weld County's Environmental Justice Plan.
d. Long-term and sustainable
Yes
di Long-term and sustainable
Briefly describe how this project will be able to be maintained by the community over its lifetime, reduces environmental
impacts and is an investment that will last for generations. The project looks to the future and creates long-term gains for the
community. (500 character limit)
The strategies and goals of this plan will be implemented and maintained over time. These long-term goals will feed into the
future code updates needed to ensure the policies are effective.
e. Mitigates climate change
Yes
e.1 Mitigates climate change
Briefly describe how the project includes renewable energy components and other solutions to mitigate the effects of
climate change as much as possible and move the community or region towards 100% renewable energy. NOTE: Climate
Resilience Challenge applicants are required to describe how their proposal reduces greenhouse gasses/mitigates climate
change. (500 character limit)
Evaluating resiliency plans are a component of this planning effort and will be considered for future policy recommendations.
f. Socially equitable
Yes
f.1 Socially equitable
Briefly describe how this project solution is inclusive of and addresses the needs of populations and community groups that
have been or are disproportionately and negatively impacted by disasters, including social and economic shocks and
stressors. The project addresses inequities, removes barriers, and benefits these populations by equitably distributing
project -related benefits and providing access or meeting functional needs. NOTE: Social equity is required for Climate
Resilience Challenge applications. Additional guidance and resources on the Climate Resilience Challenge are on the EIAF
website. (500 character limit)
This planning effort will be an opportunity for meaningful public engagement.
K. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE REGULATION PROJECTS ONLY
a. Is this application for a comprehensive plan or land use regulation project?
If no, proceed to Section L.
Yes
b. Affirm required elements for Comprehensive Plan
The State of Colorado requires local governments to adopt Comprehensive (Master) Plans per C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and
31-23-206 (for municipalities). When funding comprehensive plans. DOLA requires that the following project components be
included in the scope of work:
• An inclusive community outreach and engagement plan to ensure participation from underrepresented groups.
• The plan must assess and address housing needs of current and future residents at all levels of affordability. It must
include locally -appropriate goals, strategies, and actions to promote affordable housing development. This work must use
the best available data (e.g., State Demography Office data or a recent housing needs assessment). When it comes time to
consider implementation strategies, jurisdictions may find the Strong Communities list of Land Use Best Practices helpful
in this work.
• Risks of natural and human -caused hazards to life, property, and public resources, and consideration of their impact to
vulnerable communities. Include goals, strategies, and/or actions to address and mitigate these hazards (must identify and
address all potential hazards as described in the county Hazard Mitigation Plan). Communities may find DOLAs Planning
for Hazards guide helpful in this work.
• In the spirit of the states goal to engage with disproportionately impacted communities (C.R.S. 24-4-109), the plan must
use an environmental justice lens, particularly when it comes to the impacts of hazards, resources, and amenities to
promote equitable outcomes.
• The plan must address the community water supply and water quality goals. Per C.R.S. 31-23-206(1)(d) and 30-28-106(3)
(a)(IV), the community must:
• Consult and coordinate with local water provider(s),
• Include water conservation policies, and
• Identify in the plan water supplies and facilities sufficient to meet public and private infrastructure needs reasonably
anticipated or identified in the planning process.
Within the first six months of receiving the grant, awardees must submit a self -assessment, such as the Colorado Growing Water
Smart: Community Self -Assessment. to include water supply and demand status and trends, existing water conservation and
efficiency goals and policies. Consult the DOLA Land Use and Water Planner before or immediately following award for free
technical assistance.
• The plan must include an action plan that prioritizes actions necessary to implement the plan, creates a timeline for
implementation, and assigns responsibility for actions.
• And, for municipalities only, a plan for three miles outside municipal boundaries, also known as the three mile plan, per
C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e)(l).
The department strongly encourages the following:
• Land use code updates: Because the land use code implements a comprehensive plan. a land use code update is strongly
recommended to immediately follow a comprehensive plan update.
• Policies and strategies in the comprehensive plan and land use code to plan for the community's aging demographic.
• Policies and strategies to address energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the use of renewable
energy sources where applicable.
• Intergovernmental agreement(s) (IGA) with neighboring jurisdiction(s) to cooperatively plan for areas of mutual interest
(e.g., three-mile areas). In addition, the IGA will address how infrastructure will be provided or upgraded and maintained in
areas of mutual interest and engage major service providers/special districts, as applicable.
We agree to include the Department of Local Affairs required elements for Comprehensive (Master) Plans as identified above in
addition to C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and 31-23-206 (for municipalities) in the project scope of work.
Yes
b.1 If no, explain why the required elements will not be included in your project scope of work.
For example, recently completed tasks or plans listed above would be incorporated into the comprehensive plan by
reference. (500 character limit)
L. HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (HPCP) COMPLIANCE
For new facilities, additions and renovation projects only. NOTE: If your project will use 25% or more in state funds, then some form of
HPCP compliance most likely applies to your project.
Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 24-30-1305.5) requires all new facilities, additions, and renovation projects that meet all of the
following criteria to conform with the High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) adopted by the Office of the State Architect if:
• The project receives 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases,
if applicable); and
• The new facility, addition, or renovation project contains 5,000 or more gross square feet (NOTE: this includes all phases of
project work, e.g., if one phase covers 3,000 square feet and another covers 2,000 square feet then each phase must comply,
however, square footage not conditioned for human occupancy, such as an equipment shed, is excluded): and
• The building includes or will include an HVAC system; and
• Only in the case of a renovation project, the cost of the renovation exceeds 25% of the current value of the property.
Projects that meet the above criteria are required to complete and submit the DOLA checklist. Please visit DOLA's HPCP web page at
High Performance Certification or contact your DOLA Regional Manager.
a. HPCP applicability
Is the applicant seeking 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases,
if applicable)?
a.1 If yes, complete the remainder of this section.
a.2 If no, the project does not meet the HPCP requirements and the DOLA checklist does not need to be completed and proceed
to Section M.
No
b. HVAC details
Please select the type of HVAC system for this project.
c. Project type
Please select the type of construction project.
c.1 Building square footage
Please indicate the square footage of the building; if an addition is being added, please indicate the square footage of the
addition separately. (200 character limit)
d. For renovation projects only, does the cost exceed 25% of the current value of the property?
No
d.1. What is the current property value?
Current property value is determined on the assessed or appraised value.
d.2 What is the total project cost for the renovations?
e. Does this project meet the HPCP criteria?
If you answered "yes" to questions a and b, then your project likely meets the HPCP applicability criteria and you must complete
the HPCP registration form and preliminary checklist and upload below. (See the DOLA HPCP web page for registration and
checklist form.)
No
e.1 HPCP registration form and checklist
Upload the HPCP registration and checklist form.
f. Third party verification
Have you included any costs in the budget for this grant application for third party verification to comply with the High
Performance Certification Program?
No
f.1 Third party verification cost
If you answered yes above, please specify the estimated cost for third party verification/certification. (500 character limit)
f.2 Third party verification resources
Will you need assistance locating resources, third party consultants, or technical assistance for HPCP third party verification
requirements, preparing cost estimates, or otherwise complying with the HPCP?
No
f.2.i Third party verification resources required
If you answered yes above, please describe the type of resource identification assistance you need. (500 character limit)
M. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CURRENT YEAR) & BUDGET
Please download and complete an Applicant Financials & Budget Template with the lead agency information as well as any co -
applicants on this application. The template is on the EIAF website under The Application Process section.
NOTE: Local governments must be in compliance with filing annual budgets, elections, annual audited financial statements, and other
statutory requirements at the time of application.
a. Financial information upload
Please upload the completed Project Financials & Budget in an Excel format and name it: <Organization>Financials.xls. Example:
LincolnCountyFinancials.xls
flownload EIAF Project Budget Template xls - Weld County 2025 Comprehensive Plan.xls
N. COMPLIANCE OF STATE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND DIRECTIVES
a. Certify compliance
By submitting this application, we do hereby certify that we are in compliance with all State of Colorado laws, regulations and
directives.
Yes
b. If no, please explain. (500 character limit)
O. TABOR COMPLIANCE
a. Voter authorization
Does the applicant jurisdiction have voter authorization to receive and expend state grants without regard to TABOR spending
limitations?
No
a.1 If yes, please explain
(500 character limit)
All Weld County ad valorem tax levies for county purposes, when applied to the total valuation for assessment of the county,
shall be reduced so as to prohibit the levying of a greater amount of tax revenue than was levied from ad valorem taxation in
the preceding year plus five percent (5%) except to provide for the payment of bonds and interest thereon.
a.2 If no, please respond below.
If no, would receipt of these grant funds, if awarded, result in the local government exceeding revenue limitations, prompting
a refund?
No
b. Affirm Local Government Attorney has confirmed this TABOR statement
Ye C)
P. OFFICIAL ACTION
a. Date of official Board, Council or Commission action
Enter the date that this application was approved for submission to DOLA by the Board, Council or Commission.
11/25/2024
Application Footnotes
Political subdivisions of the State of Colorado (local governments) and regional Councils of Governments are eligible to apply for
grants or loans through this program. Local governments must be in compliance with all laws and provisions governing their operations
as well as in compliance with all Department of Local Affairs programs prior to receiving an award.
Applicant: Weld County
Project Name: Weld County 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Applicant Contact: Elizabeth Relford
Date: 11/25/2024
EIAF Application
Project Budget
Project Expenses
Project Revenues Et In -kind
Budget Line Items (Examples: architect,
engineering, construction, equipment
items, contingency, etc. )
Total Cost
State Funds
Other Funds
In -Kind: Must be
approved by
DOLA prior to
application.
Other Fund Source
Funding:
Committed (C)
or Pending (P)
Contracted Comprehensive Plan
5 600,000
5
200,000
$ 400,000
General Fund
C
Contingency: Enter amount in column B to
the right or if no contingency, briefly explain
here:
0%
Total/Sub-Total
$ 600,000
$
200,000
$ 400,000
$ -
TOTAL
$ 600,000
$
600,000
NOTE: Total Project Expenses
must equal Total Revenues & In Kind
NOTE: Add/delete expense rows as necessary
% Match State
33%
% Match Local
67%
Applicant
Financials
In the column below labeled "Lead Applicant" provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school district or special district directly
benefiting from the application. In the columns below labeled "Co -applicant", provide the financial information for any public entities on whose behalf
the application is being submitted (if applicable).
Complete items "A" through "M" for ALL project types
Lead
Applicant
Co -Applicant:
Co -Applicant:
A. Assessed Valuation (AV) most recent year
S 24,037,727,539
B. Total Mill Levy
12.024
C. Property Tax revenue generated (mill levy x AV / 1,000)
$ 289,043,174
D. Sates Tax rate
0.0%
E. Sales Tax Estimated annual revenue
$ -
F. General Fund budgeted revenue
$ 232,082,017
G. General Fund budgeted expenditures
$ 227,191,242
H. General Fund balance December 31st of previous yr
5 89,016,235
I. Portion of General Fund which is Unassigned A'
$ 73,902,463
J. Total budgeted revenue (all funds)'
$ 529,304,533
K. Total budgeted expenditures (all funds)'
5 491,273,900
L. Total fund balance (all funds)'
$ 681,634,491
M. Total outstanding debt (all funds)'
$ -
' Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterprise Funds
" Include total outstanding liability from all multiyear debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificates of participation and other debt
instruments)
• Unassigned fund balance - Amounts that are available for any purpose; these amounts are reported only in the general fund and have not been
committed by resolution, ordinance or contract and have not been budgeted for an intended purpose. Click on the link below for GASB Fund Balance
definitions. http:.gasb.org.page rshowpdf?path..IBR ract_Sheet Pcy
Projects Managed through Special or Enterprise Funds
For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund le.g. County Road and Bridge Fund) or managed through an Enterprise
Fund ie.g. water, sewer, county airportt, please complete items "N" through "R.._
Identify the relevant Special or Enterprise Fund > > >
Capital Projects Fund
N. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted revenue
0. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted expenditures
P. Special or Enterprise Fund outstanding debt"
Q. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable)
R. Special or Enterprise Fund balance December 31`' of
previous year
" Include the total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificate of participation and any other debt
instruments.
For Water and Sewer projects only, please complete Items "S" through "U"
Water
Sewer
S. Residential tap fee (charge to establish service)
T. Average residential monthly user charge (Divide sum of
annual residential combined revenues by 12 and then divide
by the number of total taps served)
U. Number of residential taps served by lead applicant
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Contract Form
Entity Information
Entity Name*
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
LOCAL AFFAIRS
Entity I D *
1)0000 3104
Contract Name*
DOLA TIER 1 GRANT APPLICATION - WELD COUNTY
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract ID
8879
Contract Lead *
ERELFORD
Contract Lead Email
erelford@weld.gov
New Entity?
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description *
THIS ENERGY IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) GRANT APPLICATION REQUEST FOR S200,000 TO HIRE A
CONSULTANT TO UPDATE WELD COUNTY'S 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN 2025.
Contract Description 2
Contract Type *
APPLICATION
Amount *
$600,000.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
YES
IGA
Department
PLANNING
Department Email
CM-Planning@weId.gov
Department Head Email
CM-Planning-
DeptHead@weld.gov
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COU NTYATTO R N EY@'WEL
D.GOV
Grant Deadline Date
1 2 /01 2024
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date *
1 1.'2512024
Due Date
11 21 2024
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
NO
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be
included?
NO
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a MSA enter MSA Contract ID
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement Number should be left blank if those contracts
are not in OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Purchasing Approver
Approval Process
Department Head
ELIZABETH RELFORD
DH Approved Date
11/20/2024
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
11/25/2024
Review Date *
1 1;'25/2025
Committed Delivery Date
Contact Type
Contact Email
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Renewal Date
Expiration Date*
1 1 /25'2025
Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approved Date
Finance Approved Date
1 1 ' 21 /2024
Tyler Ref #
AG 112524
Originator
ERELFORD
Legal Counsel
BYRON HOWELL
Legal Counsel Approved Date
1 1 /21 /2024
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