HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251569.tiffResolution
Approve Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2025 Annual
Action Plan
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, Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds, said updated plan to identify the needs of the
community and develop a strategy to address the needs of the County, and
Whereas, in a notice dated May 5, 2025, and duly published May 7, 2025, the Board
invited the public to comment upon the CDBG Program 2025 Annual Action Plan, and
Whereas, at a public hearing held on June 9, 2025, the Board heard public comment on
the CDBG Program 2025 Annual Action Plan, and after considering the recommendations
of staff and input from the public and stakeholders, deemed it advisable to approve said
CDBG Program 2025 Annual Action Plan.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County,
Colorado, that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 2025 Annual
Action Plan, be, and hereby is, approved.
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above
and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on
the 9th day of June, A.D., 2025:
Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye
Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye
Jason S. Maxey: Aye
Lynette Peppier: Aye
Kevin D. Ross: Aye
Approved as to Form:
Bruce Barker, County Attorney
Attest:
Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board
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WELD COUNTY
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Community Development Block Grant Program
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Executive Summary
AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
Wel&County is an entitlement county as designated by the U S Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) and,granted Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds annually
to help fund local community development and housing prograrrit t primarily benefit low- to
moderate -Income (LMI) households and special need groupsAtpktounty As a requirement to
receiving HUD federal CDBG funding, the county is required toprepare;a Consolidated Plan every five
years and an Annual Action Plan (AAP) each year describing the activities and goals the county plans to
pursue and undertake with CDBG funds The funds will'be used to support activities consistentfwith the
National Objectives for the CDBG program, as established by HUD, which may belused for public
'facilities and infrastructure projects, public services%,tonomic development opportunities, and
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affordable housing programs, such as housing rehabilitation
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The Consolidated Plan is designed to help entitlement grantees,assess their affordable housing and
community development needs and marl4conditlons, and to make data -driven, place 'based
'investment decisions The Consolidated Plan,is,carried out through subsequent Annual Action Plans
(AAPs), which provide, a�sGmrrrary of -,,the actions activiti, and 0e specific federal and non-federal
resources that will used each year to'address the'priority'needs and specific goals identified by the
Consolidated Plan
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, Weld County;is also regwred top oxide citizensfan opportunity to participate in the development and
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iplanning/of the AAP eachyear Put I1C=hearings help to gauge community development needs and
establish funding priorities for cyrrenta 3Vfuture projects, as well as review of the performance of the
- program a4ffirmatively furtipi fair housing This AAP provides an outline of the CDBG program's
activities, goalsand objectives thaf the county/plans to undertake and support This plan represents the
2025 AAP, or the last year of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan
, 2. Summarize the objecthies jnd outcomes identified in the Plan
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This could beta restatement of items or a table listed elsewhere in the plan or a reference to
another location It may also contain any essential items from the housing and homeless needs
assessment, the housing market analysis or the strategic plan
In analyzing the needs of Weld County through various meetings with county staff, municipalities,
housing, non-profit agencies, and citizens, the top needs were Public improvements and infrastructure,
housing preservation, and access to services
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Infrastructure is a significant need in the county and its participating jurisdictions Sewer, water and
drainage issues are a high need throughout the county There is also a growing necessity for public
facilities such as senior, community, and youth centers To help remove architectural barners, sidewalks
and trails are needed to provide safe access to services for all within the vanous communities according
to the Needs Assessment
Housing needs were the most Identified It came in a vanety of suggestions, affordability, preservation,
and shelters Looking at the needs of Weld County residents, affordable housing continues to rise as one
of the top needs of people in the county Cost burden is one of those issues impacting affordable
housing
Vacancy rates are at the lowest rate in a generation In 2O2*:the total vacancy count was 5,014
compared to 6,414 in 2013 which was a 21 83% decrease in Weld Countyyacancies As of 2023, the
county's population is estimated at approximately 359,442, reflecting its status as one of the fastest -
growing regions in Colorado Housing affordability is impacting all economic sectors of the County
Housing preservation becomes an important tool in the CDBG toolbox to allow seniors and low to
moderate income persons to stay in their homes
Another high priority need is access to servicesAccess to services through transit opportunities are
lacking in all parts of the county Transportation is a'key issue brought up by multiple organizations and
persons in the Needs Assessment There is a definite lack of twIsit and transportation options outside
the Greeley metro area ,Tne la k%of transportation option"s impact,) w and moderate -income persons in
all phases of their Ilve`s"''
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Communication to m low and oderate-income and special populations is identified as a need
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Communications ofvvhat services,are available.ls needed to help with educational, health care, and
other opportunities Translation services kept coming,up throughout the Needs Assessments There are
several multi -ethnic groups working In the county
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Business loans and facade improvement programs for minority businesses are some of the economic
needs for small businesses Employee training and recruitment programs are needed for manufacturing
and industry sectors
Weld County has prioritized"in,its own county -wide Strategic Plan several goals including Improving the
quality of life for all residents, Maintaining an effective transportation system, Protecting and preserving
our unique environment
Knowing at least (70%) percent of the CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate- income
persons, the county commissioners have prioritized Public Improvements and Adequate Public
Infrastructure, Housing Preservation, and Access to Public Services as targets for projects for the CDBG
program.
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3. Evaluation of past performance
This is an evaluation of past performance that helped lead the grantee to choose its goals or
projects
As we move into the last year of the Weld CDBG program, the goals set out in the Consolidated Plan
seem to be ratified by the applications submitted and discussions with locals of their needs Public
infrastructure and public facilities, housing preservation and access to services are and continue to be
top priorities We believe our program is on track i
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
Summary from citizen participation section of plan,„,
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It is the policy of Weld County to ensure adequate czen involvement in the'planning, implementation,
and evaluation of its housing and community development programs Weld Cou4tias developed this
Citizen Participation Plan to encourage citizen participation in the Consolidated Pla'n Assessment of Fair
Housing, AnnualAction Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report This Citizen
Participation Plan is prepared and implemented,,in accordance with the guidance provided in U S
Department of Housing and Urban Develop nent`(FiUDI Regulations 2,4 CFR Part 91 105
Consultations, direct mailings/emails and other: contact have been made/with local and regional
organizations that serve those in protected,classes, or that provide assisted, housing, health services, and
social services, including'those focusing'on services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities,
persons with HIV/AIDS and'their families,'and homele4wersons
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Public hearings will be held,at least',twice per yearat'key'stages of the process to obtain the public's
views and;to provide the public, to the`', atest extent possible, with responses to their questions and
comments T ie,county holds putilic hearings to obtain input regarding community needs during the
develop'mentrof'the Assessment of Fair Housing and Consolidated Plan to review proposed uses of the
funds in each A n Katiction Plan, a`nil to review program performance in the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report /
5. Summary of public comments
This could be a brief narrative summary or reference an attached document from the Citizen
Participation section of the Con Plan
All comments and views are welcome A summary of comments will be provided at the conclusion of the
public comment period and public hearing The county uses several tools to request citizen
comments Social media has resulted in the greatest number of responses from citizens We have used
Facebook, Instagram, webpages to solicit comments In addition, we continue to use newspaper outlets
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to request comments from the public We have received comments ranging from community needs to
personal needs
Some of the comments received from citizens include the need for more housing options such as
condos, townhomes, multi -family units, and senior housing Other needs that were high on the list are
high speed Internet, home repairs, handicapped accessibility, better roads, the need for more recreation
and senior centers Many comments received concern the need for sidewalks, storm drainage, but one
of the greatest needs listed was transportation to services
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
All comments and views are welcome A summary of comments wlll;be provided at the conclusion of the
public comment period and public hearing To date, we,fiave not receiv Asomments that have not been
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7. Summary
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In summary, the high priority needs of the county and cornmuriity have been selected after receiving
comments from the public, the staff, and'the'municipal partnersl,T,he needs fall into the necessity for
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Improvements to public'facilities and rnfrastructure;'housing prese"rvatlon, andaccess to services To
meet these needs, the county*veloped its Consolidated/ lan,strategy to develop partnerships to meet
these needs Targeting th �r -needs through anV,, //4%,'1- plan to`grogre weight to projects meeting the
needs Identified -The county commissioners have'pnofitized Public'Improvements and adequate public
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Infrastructure, Housing Preservation, and Access to'Piablic Services as targets for projects for the CDBG
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PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the
agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for
administration of each grant program and funding source.
Agency Role
Name
Department/Agency
CDBG
Administrator
WELD
COUNTY
CDBG
Program
Table 1— Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The Finance Department will act as the lead agency for the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program and the development of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, Assessment of Fair
Housing, and Consolidate Annual Performance Evaluation Plan. Throughout the Consolidated Plan, a list
of actual and potential partners for the CDBG program are listed. These agencies and organizations play
key roles in delivering and managing housing, community and economic development programs
throughout the county.
The Consolidated Plan is part of a larger grants management and planning process that can be divided
into six phases: (1) determining needs, (2) setting priorities, (3) determining resources, (4) setting goals,
(5) administering the programs, and (6) evaluating performance. The Consolidated Plan incorporates the
first four phases. The fifth phase, administering the programs, encompasses all the actions a grantee
undertakes throughout a given program year. The final phase, evaluating performance, is documented
in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted to HUD.
Weld County's CDBG goals include promoting viable communities by ensuring a range of housing
choices, developing partnerships to enhance collaborations in community development, strengthening
the local economy, and supporting necessary services. The county's CDBG program aims to provide
effective and efficient program administration.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Cheryl Pattelli, Chief Financial Officer
Weld County CDBG Program
1150 O Street
Greeley, CO 80632
Email: cpatelli@weld.gov
Phone: (970) 400-4451
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1. Introduction
Weld County has a history of collaboration and consultation in several different areas with several
different partners We have collaborated with the Weld County Food Bank, United Way of Weld County,
North Range Behavior Health and other agencies that deal directly with human needs We have also
consulted and collaborated with housing agencies and municipalities The county will continue to
collaborate and consult to help make a better place for the county and its citizens It is in the county's
Strategic Plan to improve the quality of life for all citizens, and top rliote coordination and
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collaboration among all government services %
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's j ivities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and priva a'nd government4,health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
The Weld CDBG program has met with the Weld County Housing;Authonty We asked;,for their planning
documents and will include the goals theypve set in coordination with the goals of this plan We have
also sent requests for needs of the housing agencies that operatg in Weld County including Connections
for Independent Living, Envision, Greeley -Weld Habitat/for Humanity;Habitat for Humanity of St Vrain
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Valley, High Plains Development Corp , North Range Beh#,,oral Health, A,Woman, s Place, and the
housing authonties in Ft titon; Kersey, Keenesburg, Milhken,and,Windsor We will continue
engagement with these,and other agencies as welbecome recognized%as an ongoing program to assist
agencies dealing with physical and mental health, homelessness, and helping people get back to work
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Describe coord'ina#O9 with the (ontin i6tW Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless'persons (particularly 0,0nicallyhomeless individuals and families, families with
children,,veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
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We have met wit�ithe Northern tolorado Continuum of Care which represents Weld and Lanmer
Counties We plan coordination m,,e;etings to determine needs and how to address those needs This
year the Weld County°Deputy Director of Human Services was just appointed a position on their Board
Weld County funds Weld oily ome, a homeless prevention program, with General Fund monies and
the three homeless shelters th=rough Human Services Funds each year They also reimburse the shelters
on a per diem basis for eligible clients The Northern Colorado Continuum of Care is a regional planning
body that is responsible for coordinating the funding and delivery of housing and services for people
experiencing homelessness in its service area They maintain the local Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS) database, which is used to collect and report data on the characteristics of
people experiencing homelessness and their seryice use patterns Continuum of Care receives funding
through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to promote a community -wide response
to ending homelessness
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Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
Weld County works with Northern,Colorado Continuum of Care to coordinate their efforts in receiving
funds to assist their services across Weld County
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2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others,w(*participated in the process and
describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing; "social service agencies and other
entities.
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Table 2—A enaes roups, orsanizations who participated
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Agency/Group/Organization
A Woman's Place
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Victims of Domestic Violence
Services -homeless
Services -Education
Services - Vlctlms
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
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Housing Nee�ssessment
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Homeless,Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
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consulted. What are the anticipated '`;;;conversations
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination? /.*,,,,
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S`ent the agency a°questionnaire The answers
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'helped with the NeedsVessment Also had
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Services -Elderly Persons
-Persons with Disabilities
Seivice-Fair Housing "
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;Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Homelessness Strategy
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Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. W i�at,are the anticipated
outcomes of the consuitattion or areas for
improved coordination?
Weld County Housing Authority representatives
provided valuable information regarding what
the County's current needs during the County's
solicitation for input on the Consolidated
Planning process and Annual'Action Plan process
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Agency/Group/Organization
Greeley -Weld Habitat for Humanity
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Service -Fair Housing
Regional organization
Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
Neighborhood Organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Non -Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
,helped with the Needs Assessment Also had
conversations about housing preservation needs
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High Plains Housing Development
Agency/Group/Organization Type
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Housing
Services - Housing
Planning organization
Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
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What section of the Plan was/addressed
by Con`sultation?
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Housing Need Assessment
Market Analysis
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'Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomesof the consultation or areas for
improved coordination? ' ;
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
helped with the Needs Assessment The agency
also provided information about housing
marketing analysis
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Agency/Group/Organization
Hope@Miracle House
Agency/Group/Orgariiiation Type
Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Homelessness Needs - Veterans
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
helped with the Needs Assessment
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Agency/Group/Organization
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Brigit's Bounty,
Agency/Group/Organization Type
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;Services
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Services - Housing
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Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed '
by Consultations ,,;,, 's';,
%Anti -poverty Strategy
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Agency/Group/Organization was ;
consulted What are,the anticipated
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outco,rnes of the consultatiori`oi}areas,for
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hi:IP/roved coordination?,A,
,Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
"helped with the Needs Assessment
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Lutheran Family Services Immigrant and Refugee
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Program
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Housing
Services - Housing
Services -Children
Services -homeless
Services -Health
Services -Education
Services -Employment
Services - Victims
Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination,
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
helped with the Needs Assessment
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Agency/Group/Organization
Northern Colorado Latino Organization
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Services -Education
Regional organization
Foundation /,,
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation,
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Housing Need `Assessment
Market Analysis ,
, Economic Development
Briefly describe how the ,
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination, l"
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
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Agency/Group/Organization
Keenesburg Housing Authority
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Agency/Group/Organization Type
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PHA ,
'Services - Housing
Services -Elderly Persons
What section of the Plan was addressed',
Aby Consultation, ; „ '
Housing Need Assessment
Public Housing Needs
Briefly describe how the, ', ,
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Agency/Group/Organization was
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consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?,,
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
helped with the Needs Assessment
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Agency/Group/Organization
Envision
Agency/Group/Organization Type
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Services' -Children
Services -Elderly Persons
Services -Persons with Disabilities
Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS
Services -Health
Services -Education
Services -Employment
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Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing=Need,Assessment
Non=liomelegs-Special Needs
Briefly describe how the
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Agency/Group/Organization was j�;helped
consulted. What are the anticipated %'•r
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination? fP,/ ,
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with the Needs A��ssment
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Life Stor es'Child and Family Advocacy
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Services=Children /0
,Servpe,ices-Victims of Domestic Violence
.Services -homeless
-Health
Services -Education
entices - Victims
Re tonal organization
Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
What se tionyof the Plan vas addressed
by Consultat ii? j%
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Housing Need Assessment
Homeless Needs - Families with children
Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth
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Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted. What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
helped with the Needs Assessment
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Agency/Group/Organization
Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern
Colorado
Agency/Group/Organization Type
Housing
Services -Education
What section of the Plan was addressed
by Consultation?
Housing Need Assessment
Briefly describe how the
Agency/Group/Organization was
consulted What are the anticipated
outcomes of the consultation or areas for
improved coordination?
Sent the agency a questionnaire The answers
helped with the Needs Assessment
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by Consultation" " %' �` %;
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"Public Housing Needs
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NonH„omeless Special Needs
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consulted. What'a�e the anticipated
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outcomes of the consultation,or, areas for ,
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Loveland/yousing Authority representatives
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,provided valuable information regarding what
the county's current needs are during the
county's solicitation for input on the
Consolidated Planning process and Annual Action
process Loveland Housing Authority is
managing the Windsor and Milliken Housing
Authorities in Weld County The Authority
representatives participated in consultation and
provided opportunities for coordination with
future projects
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Several agencies were sent questionnaires but did not return them or voice mails They were asked to
participate Weld County will continue to attempt to reach out to all types of agencies
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan
Lead
Organization
How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals
of each plan?
Continuum of
Care
Northern
Colorado
Continuum of
Care
They maintain the local Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) database, which is used to collect and report data
on the characteristics of people experiencing homelessness and
their`service use patterns Continuum of Care receives funding
through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to
promote a community -wide response to ending homelessness
Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal p
Narrative (optional) 1O,
,;fir
r- , 'r i,
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As staffing positions change, due to career advancement; retirements, or restricting, Weld County
continues to work with our agency partners to build relationships and facilitate'on-going data collection
Weld County will perform a new Housing Needs Ass ssment for unincorporated �U ,I County this next
/.� �/ /i/ice
year to assist with this inventory so this plan can better inform decision making prices es As part of the
requalification effort, all of the existing commn'sunities participat/ng'ht Pave agreed to continue our program
partnerships The following are the participating�urisdictions Aulierce, Nunn, Grover, New Raymer,
Eaton, Severance, Windsor, Garden City, Ker, Eva;//Salle, Milliken, Johnstown, Gilcrest, Platteville,
Firestone, Mead, Frederick, Dacono, Erie/,,
, Ft 'Lupton, Hudson, Lochbuie;'and Keenesburg
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With Colorado's adoption of Proposition 123, Weld C� my continuesto work with the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs;Division 'CO/lousing to understand how the new Affordable Housing
r%rii� %% � rii/
Assistance Fund could affect�tfiis program /,, t,
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Also, we/continue to work with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Demography department
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,i %� err r,
We continue to connect with ourrlocal and state health department on lead -based paint issues as well as
with Weld County Health department They provide information on the how to mitigate lead -based,
issues We continue to reach out aid -build
build on consultations as agencies understand our program
4.Vii/ 7„,r,
mg efforts
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AP -12 Participation — 91.105; 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts, made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal setting.
Citizen Participation for the Needs Assessment and Consolidated Plan takes the form of surveys and
public hearing Input The Weld County CDBG Program Communications Plan utilizes pnnt, web, radio,
and social media to provide information to the public We continue our media campaign requesting
citizens help to determine their needs and the needs of the community/county In May, we provided
notice requesting comments of needs and how the current progr9,doperating We held public
hearings in June and July asking for comments on the progress,of the CDBG program and on the Annual
Action Plan
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The media campaign includes Facebook and Twitter,posts, as well as to t`h9,8 newspapers and 13 radio
stations serving all parts of the county plus the county's own website
The input from the citizen participation reflects the Weld County;C, BG Program remain consistence
with the identified goals The citizen participation plan process�gleatly influenced the'goal setting
process and action planning The commissioners continue to'Igok at the comments and derive their
goals from the input received � '% r -
Citizen Participation Outreach,,
':
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'A, Notice of Public Hearing
,vvuas,published•in,the
Greeley Tribune newspaper
,February 16• ; 2025
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•'
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!/,
% 2
,,,
�%;
,requesting comments of
needs and how the current
,,;1
CDBG program is operating
No comments
received in the
February 16th
Public
1
Hearing
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Non , „/
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targeted/b dad,%
;, rim. ;
commurinci%i
The Public Hearing was
% March 4, 2025 Also, social
media was utilized to
request comments by
March 3, 2025 A Notice of
Public Hearing was
published on for
public hearing
Public comments
made during the
publication period
are attached to
the report
No
comments
were
rejected
a public hearing on
to hear
comments on the 2025
Annual Action Plan This is a
30 -day comment period
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Internet
2
Outreach
Minorities
Persons with
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The exhibits reflect the
number and variety of
responses, which are
summarized in the plan
below
Most comments
received are via
email Comment
was made on
in
No
comments
were
rejected
Weld County
Newspaper
3 Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
The newspaper PSA was ,
/,`,
,
,;;,•No
picked up by 8 newspapers„r
that serve the county,: " ,
, 1,7'
,,,
f�,
, comments
were received
%-
/'A,
No
comments
were
rejected
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach ,`.',,
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Expected Resources
AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(0(1,2)
Introduction
This grant will be used to address program year 5 of the priority needs, goals, and objectives outlined in
the Consolidated Plan The funds will be used to support activities consistent with the National
Objectives for the CDBG program, as established by HUD No program income is anticipated to be
created from prior year projects The aim is to spend all fundif*allocated the Weld County CDBG
program under the current Consolidated Plan ending this program year
/,,,,
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of Funds
Expected Amount Available Year 5 '-'/;,
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative
Description
Annual
4Allocation
/W'•-$
;; Vii,
4%, „%/ - '
„ ,
Program
/f/,
Incomev,.;Resources
$ '/�'',%
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, $
; -
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Total•; '.,,
$ ''`',
CDBG
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,y,
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-
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Acquisition
Adrnin;ar,
'Planning �� ;;
,
Economic ';
Development;
Housing ,
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Improvements
;/:
Public /'%,
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0
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$66,892
$1,278,022
0
Weld County
estimated
receiving
approximately
$1,000,000/yr
Tap) - Expected Resources — Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds;wiill"leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The CDBG allocation on its own will not be able to address all the needs identified in the Consolidated
Plan It is important to leverage both financial and intellectual resources to accomplish the goals of the
program In addition to utilizing the sources mentioned above, the County will take prudent actions to
assist other agencies and organizations in applying for all available funds and leveraging other resources
to implement the strategies and programs The County will also work with a network of representatives
from the private lending community, financial experts, private and non-profit developers, and
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consultants, who can provide technical expertise Also, while there is no Federal match requirement for
the CDBG program, the County will find more weight in applications that do propose to match funds
If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
There is no publicly owned land or property that can be used to address the needs identified in the plan
Discussion
%!'
It is anticipated that at some time in the future HOME funds could be available to the Weld County
CDBG program At that time, it will allow a much broader co"alltionito,address the affordability of
housing
/
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Annual Goals and bjec$sves
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal Name
Start
Year
End
Year
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs
Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome
Indicator
1
Improve
Infrastructure
2021
2025
Non -Housing
Community
Development
"
Public
'Improvements
and
Infrastructure
`
CDBG
$960,940
Public Facility
or
Infrastructure
Activities
other than
Low/Moderate
Income
Housing
Benefit 1,903
Households
2
Improve
home safety
for
homeowners
2021
2025
Affordable
Housing, .,
Non-
Homeless
Special,
Needs
Housing
Rehabilitation
CDBG
$75,000
Homeowner
Housing minor
repairs five
(5) Households
Table 6 — Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name
Improve Infrastructure
Goal
Description
,,
Improving public infrastructure will provide low -and moderate -income persons safer places
to live This type of project will improve infrastructure such as sidewalks and public facilities
2 Goal Name
Improve home safety for homeowners
Goal
Description
Improving the safety and sustainability of owner -occupied homes of LMI persons is
important to preserve housing
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Projects
AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
As mentioned in the Strategic Plan, the top priority for the county is public infrastructure and facility projects
The Needs Assessment showed a great need for water, sewer, storm drainage, roads, sidewalks and trails as well
as community -type facilities such as youth and senior centers Being the fifth year of being an entitlement
county, the projects improving the public infrastructure of the County or participating jurisdictions remain the
highest priority Projects providing low- and moderate -income owner -occupied homeowners with repairs for
safety will be a high priority including assisting in access to services through enhanced ADA compliance
Projects
# Project Name
1 25-1 Pierce Senior Center Improvements II
2 25-2 Lochbuie Accessible Sidewalks
3 25-3 Firestone Housing Rehab Program
4 25-5 Nunn Community Center Improvements
5 25-7 Eaton Non -Conforming ADA Ramp Replacement, Phase III
6 25-8 Platteville Park Restroom Facilities (ADA compliant)
7 2025 Planning & Administration
Table 7 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs
Projects which came forward met the priorities of the Consolidated Plan These included public infrastructure
,Improvements see improvements to two public facilities, infrastructure improvements that remove architectural
barriers to provide access to services through construction of ADA compliant ramps and restroom facilities and
preserving housing through a housing rehabilitation program
AP -38 Project Summary
1 Project Name
25-1 Pierce Senior Center Improvements II
Target Area
,Goals Supported
Improve Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
Funding
CDBG $242,440
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Description
The Senior Center was awarded a grant in 2023 to carry out some badly
needed Improvements Including handicapped accessible restrooms,
window replacement, handicapped parking striping and some new light
fixtures, asbestos removal and painting the walls The Town proposes to
complete the hoped for improvements to the Center's dining area and
replacement of flooring throughout the Center which were not realized as
the budget would not stretch that far
Target Date
3/31/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
The project is estimated to benefit 400 low and moderate -Income persons or
140 households
Location Description
221 W Main Ave , Pierce, CO 80650
Planned Activities
CDBG funds would be used to replace flooring throughout the facility,
construct a handicapped ramp to access on street parking and upgrading
the kitchen with new sinks, counter tops, under cabinets, new light fixtures
in the main area and a new HVAC system finishing needed facility upgrades
2 Project Name
25-2 Lochbuie Accessible Sidewalks
Target Area
Goals Supported
Improve infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
Funding
CDBG $167,400
Description
The Town of Lochbuie is requesting funds to assist with costs associated with
the design and construction of new ADA ramps on all corners of four (4)
different intersections in their Town Center area to provide ADA Accessible
Ramps that link the Town Center neighborhood to their new commercial
corner, and existing Lochwood Park
Target Date
3/31/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
The intent of this project is to serve 2,140 low to moderate income
persons or 759 households
Location Description
Within the Town of Lochbuie limits
Planned Activities
CDBG funds would be used to improve five (5) intersection by adding new ADA
complaint ramps and crosswalks The project will include engineering &
project management, demolition of existing, non -compliant, ADA ramps,
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obliteration of existing striping, subgrade compaction and stabilization,
installation of new sidewalks and directional ramps, new crosswalk striping
and relocation of stop signs and stop bars as required
3 , Project Name
25-3 Firestone Housing Rehab Program II
Target Area 2
Goals Supported
Improve home safety for homeowners
Needs Addressed
Housing rehabilitation -
Funding
CDBG $75,000
Description'
The project is thecontinuation of a minor housing rehabilitation program for ,
the Town of Firestone The project will assist low and moderate -income
owner -occupied homeowner housing with minor repairs up to $15,000 per
household The program will address improvements and will prioritize efforts
by correcting health and safety issues first and then code violations and
maintenance of low to moderate -income owner -occupied homes
Target Date
3/31/2026 i
Estimate the number
and type of families that
`wrill benefit from the
proposed activities
The project is estimated_to serve five (5) low to moderate Income
, -,
households within Firestone Town limits
1
' Location Description
Within the Town of Firestone limits
' Planned Activities
CDBG funds will be used for labor, construction and administration costs to
rehabilitate five (5) owner -occupied residences of low households within
Firestone Town limits in partnership with Brothers RedevelopmenYlnc , a
501 c (3)
4 Project Name
25-5, Nunn Community Center Renovation ,
Target Area
-
Goals Supported
Improve infrastructure
Needs Addressed '
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
Funding
$167,700
Description
The proposed project is a comprehensive renovation initiative aimed at
revitalizing Nunn's community center to meet modern safety, accessibility, and
emergency preparedness standards
Target Date
3/31/2026
Estimate the number
and type of families that
The proposed project would serve 340 low and moderate -income households
As a census place, the Town of Nunn is 613% low and moderate -income
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will benefit from the
proposed activities
Location Description
185 Lincoln Ave , Nunn, CO 80648
Planned Activities
CDBG funds would be used to address aging infrastructure by upgrading the
electrical capacity and converting lighting to energy -efficient LEDs, replace the
gym ceiling tiles and resurfacing the gym floor to make that space safe and
inviting for recreational activities, replace trophy cases with safety glass cases
and paint the building inside and out to preserve it
5 Protect Name
#25-7 Eaton Non -conforming ADA Ramp Replacement Protect Phase III
Target Area
Goals Supported
Improve Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Public Improvements and Infrastructure
Funding
CDBG $122,400
Description
The Town of Eaton is requesting CDBG funding to complete a three-phase
protect to continuing to replace dilapidated and non -conforming ADA ramps
located in their historic downtown neighborhood which includes two
schools, a park and low-income housing
Target Date
3/31/25
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
The intent of this protect is to remove architectural barners that restrict
accessibility to public parks within the Town of Eaton to benefit approximately
1,080 persons or 383 households
Location Description
Within the Town of Eaton limits
Planned Activities
CDBG funding would be used to upgrade a total of twenty-eight (28)
individual/directional ramps in Phase III bringing the total for all three phases
to eighty-one (81) directional ramps upgraded CDBG funding would be used
for labor, construction and consultant fees
6 Project Name
25-8 Platteville Park Restroom Facilities
Target Area
Goals Supported
Improve Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Public Improvements and infrastructure
Funding
CDBG $261,000
Description
The Town of Platteville is requesting CDBG funding to install a permanent ADA
compliant restroom in one of the most heavily used public parks in town
None of the public parks in Platteville have permanent restroom facilities The
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use of port -a -potties creates an undue burden on families, seniors and
disabled when attempting to use these facilities
Target Date
3/31/2026
` Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
The project is estimated to benefit 281 low and moderate -Income households
Location Description
Lincoln Park, 504 Marlon Ave , Platteville, CO 80651
Planned Activities
CDBG funding would be used to purchase and install one pre -cast handicapped
accessible restroom in one of the largest and most used public parks in
Platteville The Town will provide water and sewer connections Each
restroom unit is10 ft 6 in x 18 ft 8 in and includes two single -user restrooms
A utility room is located in the middle of the facility as a maintenance closet
and to hold the hot water and electrical panel with an exterior mounted ADA
accessible drinking fountain on the outside wall An ADA sidewalk and ramp
access will be installed at to ensure proper access to the restroom facilities
from the street or adjacent sidewalks
7
Project Name
2025 Planning & Administration
Target Area
Goals Supported
Needs Addressed
Funding
CDBG $242,226
Description
Administration of the Weld County CDBG program
Target Date
Estimate the number
and type of families that
will benefit from the
proposed activities
Administration costs to implement and support the program `
Location Description
Weld County, Colorado
Planned Activities
Administration of the Weld County CDBG program
Weld County Housing Needs Assessment
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P-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority
concentration) where assistance will be directed
As mentioned in the Strategic Plan, the top priority for the county is public infrastructure and facility projects
The Needs Assessment showed a great need for water, sewer, storm drainage, roads, sidewalks and trails as well
as community -type facilities such as youth and senior centers As the program continues to grow, the projects
improving the public infrastructure of the county or participating jurisdictions will be the highest pnonty
Projects assisting in access to services and providing low- and moderate -Income owner -occupied homeowners
with repairs for safety will be a high priority
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
Table 8 - Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
The determination has been made to spread funding across needy areas in the county, rather than focusing a
year's funding exclusively on one geographic area of entitlement Projects in geographic low -to -moderate
income areas are given priority
Discussion
See Comment above
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Affordable Housing
AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.22®(g)
Introduction
While the Weld County CDBG Program cannot build new affordable housing units Affordable housing continues
to be an ongoing need in our county, but through strategic use of the CDBG funding aims to address the need in
a holistic, multi -pronged approach Continued collaboration with municipalities and public housing agencies will
be necessary to increase the reach and leveraging power of CDBG dollars Regional collaboration and investment '
in key areas of the community will also continue to be imperative aspects of success
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless
Non -Homeless
Special -Needs
Total
0
5
0
0
Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance
The Production of New Units
Rehab of Existing Units
Acquisition of Existing Units
Total
Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
0
0
5
0
5
The Town of Firestone proposes to assist five (5) LMI households in PY2025 with minor exterior home repairs
An affordable housing project in the Town of Frederick will create a new forty -unit structure with rental
restricted apartments to assist with Colorado's high rental cost foir all age groups due to be completed in 2025
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A►P-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The Weld County Housing Authority does not own any units It is not their intent in the near future to acquire or
build any units
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
The Weld County Housing Authonty does not own any units This housing authority does plan to look at getting
more vouchers if available Other authorities plan to keep units maintained
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
Weld County Housing Authority has no units therefore no residents
If the PHA is designated as troubled; describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
The Weld County Housing Authority is administered by the City of Greeley The Greeley -Weld County Housing
Authority',listed'as troubled Weld County is working with the City of Greeley to redefine their relationship
Discussion
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AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(1)
Introduction
Weld's Way Home, under the leadership of United Way of Weld County, is the initiative to address and prevent
homelessness in Weld County. Beginning in the fall of 2016, this initiative set forth priorities identified by a Blue -
Ribbon Committee that represented gaps in Weld County's current continuum of services for individuals
experiencing housing instability, including homelessness. The initiative also works to change the systematic
response of homelessness, from managing challenges of homelessness to a Housing First and prevention
system. The entire report can be found at www.weldswayhome.org. The county funds Weld Way Home witn
General fund monies and the three homeless shelters through Human Services Funds each year. The county also
reimburses the shelters on a per diem basis for eligible clients.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual
needs
Outreach and assessment are best done by those agencies with expertise helping homeless individuals and
families and included the Point -in -time Count and outreach through the Community Action Collaborative, Cold
Weather Shelter, and the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement Strategy, all of which will receive
CDBG support.
The Weld County Human Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless including
using resources mentioned above.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
The agencies mentioned above work in some capacity to address emergency shelter and transitional housing
needs of homeless persons. Additionally, the County further supports the work of the Cold Weather Shelter in
the Housing Navigation Center.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families
experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable
housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming
homeless again
The Weld County Human Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless including
using resources mentioned above. The County did not establish one-year goals specifically to help homeless
transition to housing and independent living, but rather supports the agencies providing such assistance. The
agencies named above all work to provide referrals, case management, and in some cases, financial assistance
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(rent and/or utility assistance) to help households avoid returning to homelessness
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-
income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded
institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care
and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from
public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or
youth needs.
The Weld County Human Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless including
using resources mentioned above
Discussion
The agencies named above all work to provide referrals, case management, and in some cases, financial
assistance (rent and/or utility assistance) to help households avoid returning to homelessness
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AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) '
Introduction:
, Barriers to affordable housing are policies, administrative rules and regulations, market conditions, public or
private systems and economic conditions that impede access to affordable housing The biggest barrier to
affordable housing is the cost of water There is a lack of water in Northern Colorado including Weld County
Many municipalities are working together to fund bringing or providing additional water to help accommodate
growth The cost to do this is expensive
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as
barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building 'codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on
residential investment
Unfortunately, local governments do not have the ability remove or control market forces or completely
eliminate social perceptions that act as barriers to affordable housing Local governments can, however, led by
example in reforming public policies and regulations that serve as barriers Working with agencies like the High
Plains Housing Development Corporation, Loveland Housing Authority and Weld County Housing Authority along
with private sector housing developers, a strategy of removing barriers to affordable housing can take place. _
Working with municipalities to review policies that can enhance the development of more affordable housing
can ameliorate the barriers to affordable housing Providing education about funding sources such USDA Rural
Development, Private Activity Bonds, and other funding resources can help remove barriers to affordable
housing We plan to meet with these agencies to work on strategies to remove barriers to affordable housing
Discussion:
Colorado's Proposition 123 identifies a statewide 9% affordable housing increase from 2024-2027 It is the
responsibility of each community to establish their baseline value for accommodating affordable housing
growth, including the counties Weld County will defer to year two of the requirement in order to work with the
elected official's and communities on the affordable housing vision and partnership opportunities to implement
for Weld County A land use bill is also proposed in the 2023-2024 legislative session and the county will
evaluate its comprehensive plan and will work with municipalities to offer advice on promoting fair housing and
looking at removing barriers to affordable housing Weld County is pursuing the development of a housing
needs assessment to get a better grasp on affordable housing needs for the unincorporated areas of the county
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AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The CDBG allocation on its own will not be able to address all the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan It is
important,to leverage both financial and intellectual resources to accomplish the goals of the program The
County will also work with a network of representatives from the pnvate lending community, financial experts,
and private and non-profit developers and consultants who can provide technical expertise
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
Communications is the key to assist the underserved Providing Information in various forms and places is the
key to addressing some of the obstacles of to getting help to those that need it We plan to work with
municipalities by providing them with ways to reach out to their citizens about the services available We will
work with county human services department works and nonprofit agencies in this endeavor
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The Weld CDBG program is gathenng the various sectors of the housing industry to work on a process to foster
affordable housing will set a foundation to maintain such A key partner is working with United Way's Weld's
Way'Home Work with participating partners to foster reviews of promoting affordable housing in their
jurisdictions
Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards
The County will also continue to participate annually in the State's Lead Safety Awareness Month Participation
will include providing lead paint awareness pamphlets at public buildings and posting lead -based paint
awareness posters, space permitting The lack of funding from the State inhibits even small-scale assistance
except to provide testing for children At this time, Weld County does not have its own housing rehab grant
program It is a long-term goal to have such a program that could help mitigate such hazards
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families
The County will work with AIM'S Community College, Weld County's Workforce Department, and other job
resource agencies to train persons in need of jobs The County's work force center continues to be a resource
for persons in need to help them find jobs, which is a step toward moving out of poverty
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
There is, overall, good coordination and little duplication of services locally, in part because the participating
, jurisdictions are mostly small communities The local nonprofit infrastructure is diverse and active in the
community The plan this year and through the next several years is to work on building capacity for many of the
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participating jurisdictions and nonprofit agencies
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service
agencies
To enhance overall coordination, CDBG staff will continue consultations, open lines of communication and
attend meetings that will enrich the program The county currently is involved many, agencies dealing with social
services and public housing The County has a housing authority as well and hopes to partner on projects more
in the future These current systems allow for coordination The CDBG program will enhance these ongoing
situations
Discussion:
It is essential that staff coordinates with other agencies to implement, enhance and bring success to the
County's CDBG program and to the services to persons needing assistance
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Program Specific Requirements
AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
This Action Plan for Weld County plans to fund public improvement and/or public facility projects as well as
owner occupied home rehabilitation and access to public services projects In this coming year, projects cover all
the areas of County priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects
Table The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried
out
1 The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program
year and that has not yet been reprogrammed
2 The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address
the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan
3 The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements
4 The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been
included in a prior statement or plan
5 The amount of income from float -funded activities
Total Program Income
Other CDBG Requirements
0
0
0
0
0
0
1 The amount of urgent need activities 0
2 The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit
persons of low and moderate income Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two
or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG
funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income
90 00%
The Weld County CDBG program plans to use at least 70% of the CDBG funds to benefit low -and moderate -
income persons by the end of the five-year Consolidated Plan At this time, we do not receive HOME funds
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NEWS RELEASE
Date: 2/24/25
Contact: Jennifer Finch, 970-336-7203
COUNTY'S CDBG PROGRAM REQUESTS COMMUNITY INPUT ON PROJECT
IDEAS
WELD COUNTY, CO Does your community have needs that
could benefit from Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds? Perhaps neighborhood improvement projects
such as ADA accessible sidewalks, improved transportation
options, or home repairs for a specific neighborhood? As part
of the Weld County CDBG program, we're giving residents a
chance to share their project ideas as the program continues
to grow and evolve.
Past projects that benefited from CDBG funds include:
• 60+ Ride operating expenses for a wheelchair
accessible van
• Walking paths in Hudson
• Sidewalk improvements in Keenesburg
• ADA ramp replacements / upgrades in Milliken, Firestone, and Eaton
• Pierce Senior Center improvements
YOUR
FEEDBACK
MATTERS
Public input for project ideas will be accepted at a public hearing held at 9 a.m. on March 5, 2025, at
the Weld County Administration Building, 1 150 O St. in Greeley. To be considered, projects must focus
on:
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.
If you cannot attend the public hearing, written comments are also welcome and must be received by
5 p.m. on March 4, 2025. You can send comments via email to erelford a-weld.gov or mail comments to
Office of the Clerk to the Board, 1 150 O St., Greeley, CO, 80631. Comments should include the following
information:
• Your name.
• What town you live in.
• What community improvements are needed.
• If the need was met, how would this improve your community?
• What do you think about the community improvement projects currently being completed?
To learn more about the CDBG program, as well as previously funded projects, please visit
https://www.weld.goviGovernment/County-Programs/Community-Development-Block-Grant.
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Home / Government / Departments / Public Information Office / Public Input
Public Input
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Weld County government departments are busy working on a variety of projects for residents. From improving how we deliver information and
services to residents, to building safer transportation systems, to learning about the needs and concerns of county residents, there are several
opportunities for residents to engage in county government. Thanks for participating!
Housing Needs Assessment
Find out more about this assessment
and what it aims to do.
Good Government Plan
View this plan and make your voice
heard about ways the county can
improve services and information.
Annual Action Plan
2025
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FEEDBACK
MATTERS
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If you have ideas for community
improvement projects, let CDBG
program staff know.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Docket #: 2025-18
Hearing Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m.
Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) in order receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds.
The public is invited to comment about the needs of the County to help develop the 2025 Annual Action
Plan. The Plan is a one (1) -year plan that identifies needs of the community and develops a strategy to
address the needs of the County.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has outlined three (3) clear national
objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds must address one
of the following national objectives: principally benefit low- and moderate- income persons; prevent
and/or eliminate slums and blight; and address an urgent need. The County anticipates receiving
approximately $1,211,310 for 2025. At least 70% of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County
must principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons.
CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic
opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and
infrastructure improvements, housing preservation, and economic/job development.
A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on March 5, 2025, at the Weld County Administration Building,
1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and
questions related to:
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 in the PY 2025 Annual
Action Plan through the CDBG program.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m., on March 4, 2025, in the
Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. Oral and written
comments will be considered and added to the plan document prior to submittal to HUD. E-mail
messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To ensure inclusion
of your e-mail correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to egesick(c weldgov.com.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are required in order
for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (970) 400-4225,
prior to the day of the hearing.
Elizabeth Relford, Weld County CDBG Program Manager
Dated: February 13, 2025
Published: February 16, 2025 in the Greeley Tribune
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s
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (COLIC) 2025
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Docket #: 2025-18
Hearing Date: Wednesday, March 5. 2025
Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m.
Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) In order
receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitle-
ment funds. The public is Invited to comment about the needs of
the County to help develop the 2025 Annual Action Plan. The
Plan is a one (1) -year plan that identifies needs of the communi-
ty and develops a strategy to address the needs of the County.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
has outlined three (3) clear national objectives to be addressed
by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds must
address one of the following national objectives: principally ben-
efit low- and moderate income persons. prevent and/or elimi-
nate slums and blight: and address an urgent need. The County
anticipates receiving approximately S1.211,310 for 2025. At least
70% of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County must
principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons.
CDBG funds are Intended to provide decent housing suitable liv-
ing environments, and economic opportunities. principally for
low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and
infrastructure improvements. housing preservation. and
economic/job development.
A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. orb March 5. 1025, at the
Weld County Administration Building. 1150 0 Street. Greeley.
Colorado 80631. to obtain citizen views and to respond to pro-
posals and questions related toy
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 in
the PY 2025 Annual Action Plan through the CDBG program.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by
5:00 p.m., on March 4. 2025. in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board. located at 1150 O Street, Greeley. Colorado 60631. Oral
and written comments will be considered and added to the plan
document prior to submittal to HUD. E-mail messages sentto an
Individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To
ensure inclusion of your e-mail correspondence into the case
file. please send a copy to egesick@weldgnv.com.
in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If special
accommodations are required in order for you to participate In
this hearing. please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at
(970)400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing.
Elizabeth Relford, Weld County CDBG Program Manager
Dated: February 13, 2025
Published: February 16, 2025 In the Greeley Tribune - 2099665
Prairie Mountain Media, LLC
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
County of Weld
State of Colorado
The undersigned, Agent , being first duly sworn
under oath, states and affirms aS follows:
1. He/she is the legal Advertising Reviewer of
Prairie Mountain Media LLC, publisher of the
Greeley Tribune.
2. The Greeley Tribune is a newspaper
of general circulation that has been published
continuously and without interruption for at least
fifty-two weeks in Weld County and
meets the legal requisites for a legal newspaper
under Colo. Rev. Stat. 24-70-103.
3. Tho notice that Is attached hereto is a true copy,
published in the Greeley Tribune
in Weld County on the following date(s):
Feb 16, 2025
Subscribed and sworn to me before me this
nivi day ofFarucwyttois
(SEAL,
SHAYLA NAJERA
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20174031965
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025
Annual Action Plan
2025
Account:
Ad Number:
Fee:
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Notice of Public Hearing of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2025 Annual Action Plan Approval
Docket #: 2025-36
Hearing Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Hearing Time: 9 00 a m
Weld County plans to submit a 2025 Annual Action Plan to the U S Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds The public is invited to comment on the use of
said funds to help develop the 2025 Annual Action Plan The Plan is a 1 -year plan that
Identifies needs of the community and develops a strategy to address the needs of the
County
The U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has outlined three (3)
clear national objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program Projects funded with
CDBG funds must address one of the following national objectives principally benefit low -
and moderate -income persons, prevent and/or eliminate slums and blight, and address
an urgent need The County anticipates receiving approximately $1,211,310 00 for 2025
At least 70% of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County must principally benefit
low- and moderate -income persons
CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and
economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons through public
facilities and infrastructure improvements, housing preservation, and economic/job
development
A public hearing will be held at 9 00 a m on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the Weld County
Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, to obtain citizen views
and to respond to proposals and questions related to
Approval of the 2025 Annual Action Plan and its proposed use of the 2025 CDBG funds
for infrastructure improvements, public facilities, public services, housing preservation,
and general grant administration
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5 00 p m on June 8, 2025,
in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
Oral and written comments will be considered and added to the plan document prior to
submittal to HUD Email messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be
included in the case file To ensure inclusion of your email correspondence into the case
file, please send a copy to egesick a(�weld gov
Copies of the draft plan are available at https //www weld gov/Government/County-
Programs/Community-Development-Block-Grant or at the Office of the Clerk to the
Board, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, dunng regular office hours
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are
required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the
Board's Office at (970) 400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing
Cheryl Pattelli, Weld County Chief Financial Officer
Dated: May 5, 2025
Published: May 7, 2025, in the Greeley Tribune
Prairie Mountain Media, LLC
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low and modoratepncome persons through public fzclllties and
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2025 at tho Welgd County Administratlpn OulidlnQ, 1150 0 Street,
Greeley. Coloratlo 60631, to nbtaln cillien views and to respond
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Cheryl Pattelli Weld County Chief Financial Officer
Dated May 5 2025
Published May 7 2025, In the Greeley Tribune 2112546
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
County of Weld
State of Colorado
The undersigned, Agent , being first duly sworn
under oath, states and affirms as follows
1 He/she is the legal Advertising Reviewer of
Prairie Mountain Medla LLC, publisher of the
Greeley Tribune
2 The Greeley Tnbune Is a newspaper
of general circulation that has been published
continuously and wlthout Interruption for at least
flfty two weeks In Weld County and
meets the legal requisites for a legal newspaper
under Colo Rev Stat 24-70-103
3 The notice that is attached hereto Is a true copy,
published in the Greeley Tribune
In Weld County on the following date(s)
Subscribed and dayotsworn to a afore to this
`� ,
(SEAL)
SHAYLA NAJERA
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20174031965
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025
Account
Ad Number
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1121171
2112946
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