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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241536.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (FORM SF -424), APPLICANT AND RECIPIENT ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS, AND DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN, 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 an Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications, and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2024 Annual Action Plan from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, with terms and conditions being as stated in said application, certifications, and disclosure, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, certifications, and disclosure, 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, that the Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications, and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2024 Annual Action Plan from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, be, and hereby are, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application, certifications, and disclosure. cc: CDBG(ER/cR) 0(0/131 SCI 2024-1536 FI0080 APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE (FORM SF -424), APPLICANT AND RECIPIENT ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS, AND DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of June, A.D., 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COU O ATTEST: .44et.44 J u 4 ;(ii Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: OffitCH14 • 1/601A(01 ik, Deputy Clerk to the Board OVEO FORM: ount '"torney ( Date of signature: 17,Z4 Kevin D. Ross..Chair (,P. k Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem aine 2024-1536 F10080 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: CDBG Program Year (PY) 2024 Federal Form Requirements (Form SF -424, Assurances & Certifications) DEPARTMENT: CDBG DATE: 6/3/24 PERSON REQUESTING: Elizabeth Relford and Cynthia Martin Brief description of the problem/issue: Each CDBG Program Year (PY) Weld County receives an allocation of funds from HUD for that fiscal year. And each year, the County is required to apply for use of these funds in conjunction with the submission of that year's annual action plan. The 2024 Annual Action Plan is currently in process and will be eligible for submission to HUD after the end of the public comment period and a public hearing set for June 10, 2024. We are requesting approval of the attached standard federal forms for the 2024 program including the application for federal assistance (Form SF -424), applicable assurances, certifications, and disclosure of lobbying activities. These forms will be submitted to HUD along with the 2024 Annual Action Plan. Upon their approval by HUD, Weld County will receive a 2024 grant agreement from HUD for execution. What options exist for the Board? 1. Approval to put the federal standard forms on the Board's agenda for submission to HUD. 2. Schedule a work session to further review these documents prior to authorizing the Chair's signature for their submission to HUD. Consequences: The County must submit an application for the use of federal funds, in this case 2024 CDBG funds, and the other federal forms listed above along with the 2024 Annual Action Plan to HUD to request the use of those funds for the activities stated in the annual action plan. This is a required step to move forward with the process of the County receiving a 2024 grant agreement for execution and ultimately being able to use the 2024 funding allocated it by HUD. Impacts: Without this step, the County could not access the 2024 CDBG funding allocated to it. Costs (Current Fiscal Year / Ongoing or Subsequent Fiscal Years): The County's 2024 grant allocation of CDBG funds from HUD is $1,211,310. Recommendation: Staff recommends option 1. Support Recommendation Schedule Place on BOCC Agenda Work Session Other/Comments: Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross Lori Seine WI Z --*--- 0L cc,: PLC ER I cm) ocott31&-1 2024-1536 F I OM OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 * 1. Type of Submission: * 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): X New Preapplication Continuation * Other (Specify): X Application Revision Changed/Corrected Application * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 7. State Application Identifier: 6. Date Received by State: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: Weld County * b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI: tvIKKXT9U9MTV5 84-600081: d. Address: * Street1: 1150 O Street Street2: * City: Greeley County/Parish: * State: CO: Colorado Province: * Country: USA: UNITED STATES * Zip / Postal Code: 80632-0758 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Division Name: Weld County CDBG Program f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: Prefix: * First Name: Elizabeth Middle Name: * Last Name: Relford f o rd Suffix: Title: CDBG Manager Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: (970) 400-3748 Fax Number: * Email: erelford@weld.gov Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 * 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: B: County Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify): * 10. Name of Federal Agency: US Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 14.218 CFDA DA Title: Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 14.'18 *Title: Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Delete Attachment I View Attachment I k * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Weld County Community Development Block Grant Program Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments I Delete Attachments View Attachments 1 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 , 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant CO -004 * b Program/Project CO -004 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Add Attachment Delete Attachment I View Attachment 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 04/01/2024 * b. End Date: 03/31/2025 18. Estimated Funding ($): * a Federal 1,211,310.00 * b. Applicant 0.00 * c. State 0.00 * d. Local 0.00 *e. Other 0.00 * f Program Income 0.00 *g. TOTAL 1,211,310.00 * 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. X c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) Yes No If "Yes". provide explanation and attach Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) herein are true, complete and accurate comply with any resulting terms if I accept subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) **I AGREE ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions Authorized Representative: Prefix: Mr . * First Name: Kevin Middle Name: C * Last Name: Ross Suffix: *Title: Chair, Board of County Commissioners * Telephone Number (970) 400-4200 Fax Number: * Email. bocc-contracts@weldgov.com * Signature of Authorized Representative: Kevin D. Ross * Date Signed: JUN 12 2021f Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications U.S. Department of Housing OMB Number 2501-0017 and Urban Development Expiration Date: 01/31/2026 Instructions for the HUD -424-B Assurances and Certifications As part of your application for HUD funding, you, as the official authorized to sign on behalf of your organization or as an individual, must provide the following assurances and certifications, which replace any requirement to submit an SF -424-B or SF -424-D. The Responsible Civil Rights Official has specified this form for use for purposes of general compliance with 24 CFR §§ 1.5, 3.115, 8.50, and 146.25, as applicable. The Responsible Civil Rights Official may require specific civil rights assurances to be furnished consistent with those authorities and will specify the form on which such assurances must be made. A failure to fumish or comply with the doll rights assurances contained in this form may result in the procedures to effect compliance at 24 CFR §§ 1.8, 3.115, 8.57, or 146.39. By submitting this form, you are stating that all assertions made in this form are true, accurate, and correct. As the duly representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: *Authorized Representative Name: Prefix: Middle Name: *Last Name: Suffix: *Title: *Applicant Organization: Mr. *First Name: Kevin Ross Chair, Board of County Commissioners Weld County 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, has the institutional, managerial and financial capability including funds to pay the non -Federal share of program costs) to plan, manage and complete the program as described in the application and the governing body has duly authorized the submission of the application, including these assurances and certifications, and authorized me as the official representative of the application to act in connection with the application and to provide any additional information as may be required. 2. Will administer the grant in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C 2000(d)) and implementing regulations (24 CFR part 1), which provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance OR if the applicant is a Federally recognized Indian tribe or its tribally designated housing entity, is subject to the Indian Civil Rights Act (25 U.S.C. 1301-1303). 3. Will administer the grant in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), as amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 8, the American Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et.seq.), and implementing regulations at 28 CFR part 35 or 36, as applicable, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) as amended, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 146 which together provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of disability or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance; except if the grant program authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the designated population. 4. Will comply with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), as amended, and the implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 100, which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, familial status, or national origin and will affirmatively further fair housing; except an applicant which is an Indian tribe or its instrumentality which is excluded by statute from coverage does not make this certification; and further except if the grant program authorizes or limits participation to designated populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondiscrimination requirements within the designated population. 5. Will comply with all applicable Federal nondiscrimination requirements, including those listed at 24 CFR §§ 5.105(a) and 5.106 as applicable. 6. Will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. 4601) and implementing regulators at 49 CFR part 24 and, as applicable, Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5304(d)) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 42, subpart A. 7. Will comply with the environmental requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321 et.seq.) and related Federal authorities prior to the commitment or expenditure of funds for property. 8. That no Federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid, by or on behalf of the applicant, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, and officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress, in connection with the awarding of this Federal grantor its extension, renewal, amendment or modification. If funds other than Federal appropriated funds have or will be paid for influencing or attempting to influence the persons listed above, I shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying. I certify that I shall require all subawards at all tiers (including sub -grants and contracts) to similarly certify and disclose accordingly. Federally recognized Indian Tribes and tribally designated housing entities (TDHEs) established by Federally - recognized Indian tribes as a result of the exercise of the tribe's sovereign power are excluded from coverage by the Byrd Amendment, but State -recognized Indian tribes and TDHs established under State law are not excluded from the statute's coverage. I/We, the undersigned, certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided above is true and correct. WARNING: Anyone who knowingly submits a false claim or makes a false statement is subject to criminal and/or civil penalties, including confinement for up to 5 years, fines, and civil and administrative penalties. (18 U.S.C. §§287, 1001, 1010, 1012, 1014; 31 U.S.C. §3729, 3802). *Signature: *Date: Form HUD -424-B (02/23) ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number 4040-0009 Expiration Date: 02/28/2025 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0042), Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND ITtO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non -Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of project described in this application. 2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the State, the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the assistance; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. 3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the terms of the real property title or other interest in the site and facilities without permission and instructions from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal awarding agency directives and will include a covenant in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part with Federal assistance funds to assure non- discrimination during the useful life of the project. 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and approval of construction plans and specifications. 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate engineering supervision at the construction site to ensure that the complete work conforms with the approved plans and specifications and will furnish progressive reports and such other information as may be required by the assistance awarding agency or State. 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain. Previous Edition Usable 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards of merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). 9. Will comply with the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead -based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures. 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. §§1681 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29) U.S.C. §794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) §§523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statue(s) which may apply to the application. Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D (Rev. 7-97) Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102 11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal and federally -assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases. 12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. 13. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis - Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874). and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§327- 333) regarding labor standards for federally -assisted construction subagreements. 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more. 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P L. 91- 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205). 16 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq). 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations." 19_ Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies governing this program. 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of 2000, as amended (22 U.S.C. 7104) which prohibits grant award recipients or a sub -recipient from (1) Engaging in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time that the award is in effect (2) Procuring a commercial sex act during the period of time that the award is in effect or (3) Using forced labor in the performance of the award or subawards under the award. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE .� Chair, Board of County Commissioners fC APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED I 1, LG ) 2 -' G (Weld County 1 SF -424D (Rev. 7-97) Back CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing. Uniform Relocation Act and Anti -displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 4601-4655) and implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti -displacement and relocation assistance plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs. Anti -Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti -lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block Grant, HOME, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan. Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) an imp e.-�---ing regulations at 24 CFR Part 75. Signature of Authorized Official WI Zb/ Date C(IGif nccA , b,k,d JI (.OamI s.t vn6S Title Specific Community Development Block Grant Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low- and moderate -income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification). 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans, during program year(s) [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period. 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108 loan guaranteed 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. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. In addition, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate -income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. 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 demonstrations within its jurisdiction. Compliance with Anti -discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-3619) and implementing regulations. Lead -Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead -based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, Subparts A, B, J, K and R. Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws. c,,Z(zY Signature of Authorized Official Date l/Werrh , J�r.Q v f «' w► 15, o n YS Title OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c): The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG- assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to meet such needs. O _, rv// Z/Z Signature of Authorized Official Date Title APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION: Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C.1352 OMB Number 4040-0013 Expiration Date. 02/28/2025 1.* Type of Federal Action: 2. * Status of Federal Action: 3. * Report Type: / a. bid/offer/application a. contract a. initial filing b. grant b. material change b. initial award c. cooperative agreement c. post -award d. loan e. loan guarantee f. loan insurance 4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: Prime SubAwardee • Name Weld County ' Street 1 1150 O Street Street 2 PO Box 758 • City Greeley State CO: Colorado Zip 80632-0758 Congressional District, if known: 2, 4, 8 5. If Reporting Entity in No.4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime: 6. * Federal Department/Agency: 7.* Federal Program Name/Description: Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants US Dept.of Housing and Urban Development CFDA Number, if applicable: 14.218 8. Federal Action Number, if known: 9. Award Amount, if known: $ 1, 211, 310.00 10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant: Prefix ' First Name I Middle Name r ' Last Name NA Suffix ' • Street 1 Street 2 ' City State Zip b. Individual Performing Services (including address if different from No 10a) Prefix * First Name NA Middle Name • Last Name NA Suffix ' Street 1 Street 2 ' City State Zip 11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when the transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be ava aba lic inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,0 r each such failure. * Signature:I r - 0, ti, ---)I *Name: Prefix L • First Name Kevin Middle Name D ' Last Name Ross Suffix Title: Chair, Board of County Commissioners Telephone No.: 970-400-4200 Date: ,! i Z , z V 1 Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form - LLL (Rev. 7-97) Fe era! Use Only'. I Hello