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Home My WebLink About20252513.tiffResolution Approve Revised Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form Regarding 2025 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, by Resolution 02025-2065, dated July 21, 2025, the Board of Weld County Commissioners approved the Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications, and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 Annual Action Plan, and Certification of Compliance with Regulations Form, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, between the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Department of Finance, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, and Whereas, the Board has been presented with a Revised Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form regarding the 2025 Annual Action Plan from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Department of Finance, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said revised application and forms, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said revised application and forms, 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 Revised Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form regarding the 2025 Annual Action Plan from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Department of Finance, 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 revised application and forms. ec co8G(cv/or-t) opt /1 5 /25 2025-2513 FI0082 Consider Revised Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form Regarding 2025 Annual Action Plan Page 2 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 8th day of Septmeber, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pm-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Excused Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-2513 F10082 i86 .041 COUNTY, CO September 2, 2025 To: Board County Commissioners Re: Revised CDBG Application and Forms for HUD Entitlement Funds Department of Finance 970-400-4451 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 Attached is the 2025 package of SF -242, application, assurances and certifications sent to HUD with the 2025 Annual Action Plan. HUD is asking for signatures on three revised forms - the HUD Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424), a 424B Form, and a Specific CBDG Certification Form. The only differences from the previously submitted versions are: The Application for Federal Assistance (Form SF -424) added funding identified on #18.E 424B Form added verbiage identified as enumeration #6. Specific CBDG Certification Form should have shown in item 2 an overall benefit period', of only 2024 and 2025; excluding 2023. Sincerely, Cheryl Pattelli, Manager of the Weld County CDBG Program 2025-2513 F-100 e, OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 11/30/2025 Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 *1. Type of Submission: ❑ Preapplication ® Application O Changed/Corrected Application * 2. Type of Application: * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s): ® New ❑ Continuation * Other (Specify): ❑ Revision * 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier: I SE? o 8 273 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: 5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 17. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * a. Legal Name: weld County * b. EmployerlTaxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): * c. UEI: MKKXT9U9MTV5 84-6000813 d. Address: * Street1: Street2: *City: County/Parish: * State: Province: *Country: * Zip/ Postal Code: 1150 0 Street Greeley C0: Colorado USA: :UNITED STATES 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: Cheryl Middle Name: * Last Name: pattelli Suffix:[ Title: Chief Financial; Officer Organizational Affiliation: * Telephone Number: 970-j400-4451 Fax Number: *Email: cpattelli@well.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: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Assistance Listing Number: 14.218 Assistance Listing Title: Community Development Block Grant Program/Entitlement Grants * 12. Funding Opportunity Number: 14.218 * Title: Community Development Block Grant Program/Entitlment Grants 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): Add Attachment Delete AttActiment VtevTRttachrilsfli `- * 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project: Weld County Community Development Block Grant Program Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Acidl r tents' 1 llEieI Att' to ts-ViAtt hments' Application for Federal Assistance SF -424 16. Congressional Districts Of: * a. Applicant CO 2 , 4 , $ * b. Program/Project CO 2 , 4 , 8 Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed. Ada Attachment J 0elate AttaView Attactrrtent 17. Proposed Project: * a. Start Date: 04/01/2025 "b. End Date: 09/30/2026 18. Estimated Funding ($): * a. Federal I * b. Applicant * c. State * d. Local * e. Other *f. Program Income *g. TOTAL 1,251,662.00I 0 .00 0 . 00 0.0 0 66,892.00 0.00 1,318,554.00 * 19. Is Application Subject ❑ a. This application was ❑ b. Program is subject to ® c. Program is not covered to Review By State Under Executive Made available to the State under E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by E.O. 12372. Order 12372 Process? the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on by the State for review. * 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent Yes ®No If "Yes", provide explanation On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.) and attach Add Adachraent e{ete Allac,hment View Attachment 21. *By signing this appliction, herein are true, complete comply with any resulting t subject me to criminal, civil, ® **IAGREE ** The list of certifications an specific instructions. I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications" and (2) that the statements nd accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to rms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001) assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency Authorized Representative: Prefix: I I * First Name: Perry Middle Name: I i, * Last Name: Buck Suffix: I *Title: IChair, Boar of Weld County Commissioners I *Telephone Number: 19-70-4p0-4206 I I Fax Number: ::::::o::eertatice: 11V,( * Date Signed: r U 8 z Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications U.S. Department of Housing OMB Number: 2501-0044 and Urban Development Expiration Date: 2/28/2027 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. The Responsible Civil Rights Official has specified this form for use':for purposes of general compliance withi 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 furnish or comply with the civil 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: [Insert below the Name and title of the Authorized Representative, name of Organization and the date of signature]: *Authorized Representative Name: Perry L Buck *Title: Chair *Applicant/Recipient Organization: Board of Weld County' Commissioners 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 j1973 (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 195 (42 U.S.C. 6101-07) as amended, and implementing regul tions at 24 CFR part 146 which together provide that no person irj the United States shall, on the grounds of disability or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or othe ise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity t at receives Federal financial assistance; except if the grant program authorizes or limits participation to designat d populations, then the applicant will comply with the nondisc ,imination requirements within the designated population. 4. Will comply with tha 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,l 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 fromjcoverage 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 not use Federal funding to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates, policies, programs, or activities that violate any applicable Federal anti -discrimination laws. 7. 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 regulations 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. 8. 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. 9. 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 grant or 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 TDHEs 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, accurate, 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; 24 CFR §28.10(b)(1)(iii)). * Signature: Perry Buck * Date: (mm/dd/yyyy): Digitally signed by Perry Buck Date: 2025.09.08 10:39:35 -06'00' Form HUD 424-B (1/27/2023) Public Reporting Burden Statement: The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 0.5 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Comments regarding the accuracy of this burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing this burden can be sent to: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Chief Data Officer, R, 451 7'" St SW, Room 4176, Washington, DC 20410-5000. Do not send completed HUD 424-B forms to this address. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless the collection displays a valid OMB control number. The Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized to collect this information under the authority cited in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for this grant program. The information collected provides assurances and certifications for legal requirements related to the administration of this grant program. HUD will use this information to ensure compliance of its grantees. This information is required to obtain the benefit sought in the grant program. This information will not be held confidential and may be made available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. §552). Form HUD 424-B (1/27/2023) 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 lowland 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) 2024, 2025 [a period specified by the grantee of one, two, qr three specific consecutive program years], shall principally benefit persons of low and mode ate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activi lies 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 capita] costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revente sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the publiq 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 Forte -- 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 film 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. Perry L. B k, Signature of Authorized Official Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners Title Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board By: W.4oLi al/ Deputy Clerk to the Board SEA' 0 8 2025 Date Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Good morning, Cynthia Martin Tuesday, September 2, 2025 11:36 AM CTB Karla Ford; Cheryl Pattelli Need revised CDBG assurances and certifications signed by BOCC Chair 2025 SF -424, assurances and certifications.pdf; HUD 424B-v2.pdf; Specific Community Development Block Grant Certification - 2024-2025.pdf Attached is the 2025 package of SF -242, assurances and certifications sent to HUD with the 2025 AAP. HUD is asking for signatures on two revised forms — the HUD 424B v2 (version 2) and a revised Specific CBDG certification - both also attached. The only difference in the version of HUD 424B submitted with the 2025 Annual Action Plan and HUD 424B -v2 is that item #6 was added. The Specific Community Development Block Grant Certification should have shown in item 2 an overall benefit period of 2024, 2025 not 2023, 2024 and 2025. Please have Commissioner Buck sign these two revised forms at your earliest convenience and email me a copy. Many thanks, COUNTY, CO Cynthia Martin, AICP Senior CDBG Analyst Weld County CDBG Program 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-4481, Cell: 970-573-1769 Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approved Get Outlook for Android Cheryl Pattelli Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:51 PM Houstan Aragon; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Matthew Conroy; Byron Howell; Adria Schiel; Will Grumet CTB; Cynthia Martin Re: SIGNATURE REVIEW: Revised Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form for Federal Assistance Application (Form SF -424) Regarding 2025 Annual Action Plan From: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:49:27 PM To: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karin McDougal <kmcdougal@weld.gov>; Matthew Conroy <mconroy@weld.gov>; Byron Howell <bhowell@weld.gov>; Adria Schiel <aschiel@weld.gov>; Will Grumet <wgrumet@weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli <cpattelli@weld.gov> Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us>; Cynthia Martin <cmartin@weld.gov> Subject: SIGNATURE REVIEW: Revised Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form for Federal Assistance Application (Form SF -424) Regarding 2025 Annual Action Plan Good afternoon, Please review and advise as to placement on the Monday, September 8, 2025, Agenda. Please also remember to reply -all to this email. Please Note: I have attached the previously approved document (2025-2065) for ease of reference. See Pages 7-8 and 12-13 for these specific forms. Cheryl - Please review and approve as to Subject Matter and Funding. Legal — Please review and approved as to Form. Thank you, COUNTY, CO Houstan Aragon Deputy Clerk to the Board Desk: 970-400-4224 P.O. Box 758, 1150 O St., Greeley, CO 80632 O © 0 0 0 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Byron Howell Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:15 PM Houstan Aragon; Bruce Barker; Karin McDougal; Matthew Conroy; Adria Schiel; Will Grumet; Cheryl Pattelli CTB; Cynthia Martin RE: SIGNATURE REVIEW: Revised Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form for Federal Assistance Application (Form SF -424) Regarding 2025 Annual Action Plan I reviewed all documents. All looks complete. Byron L. Howell Assistant Weld County Attorney Weld County Attorney's Office 1150 O Street Greeley, Colorado 80632 970-400-4394 STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY & DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this email message is attorney privileged and confidential, intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. I'the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copy of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by replying and delete the message. Thank you. From: Houstan Aragon <haragon@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:49 PM To: Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karin McDougal <kmcdougal@weld.gov>; Matthew Conroy <mconroy@weld.gov>; Byron Howell <bhowell@weld.gov>; Adria Schiel <aschiel@weld.gov>; Will Grumet <wgrumet@weld.gov>; Cheryl Pattelli <cpattelli@weld.gov> Cc: CTB <CTB@co.weld.co.us>; Cynthia Martin <cmartin@weld.gov> Subject: SIGNATURE REVIEW: Revised Applicant and Recipient Assurances and Certifications Form, and Specific Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications Form for Federal Assistance Application (Form SF -424) Regarding 2025 Annual Action Plan Good afternoon, Please review and advise as to placement on the Monday, September 8, 2025, Agenda. Please also remember to reply -all to this email. Please Note: I have attached the previously approved document (2025-2065) for ease of reference. See Pages 7-8 and 12-13 for these specific forms. Cheryl - Please review and approve as to Subject Matter and Funding. Legal — Please review and approved as to Form. Thank you, COUNTY, CO Houstan Aragon Deputy Clerk to the Board Desk: 970-400-4224 P.O. Box 758, 1150 O St., Greeley, CO 80632 OU 00 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Hello