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Home My WebLink About20231815.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2023-2024 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 duly published on the 12th day of June, 2023, the Board invited the public to comment upon the CDBG Updated 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on the 19th day of July, 2023, the Board heard public comment on the CDBG 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, and after considering the recommendations of staff and input from the public and stakeholders, deemed it advisable to approve said CDBG 2023-2024 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) 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan, be, and hereby is, approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 19th day of July, A.D., 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST:4A1�', Milo eman, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board ounty t orney Date of signature: O7/1.1 /2 cc : Co66(ER/cr-t) 07/I S/23 2023-1815 FI0078 WELD COUNTY DRAFT A NUALACTIONPLA N N N Community Development Block Grant Program 0 2023-1815 Executive Summary AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction Weld 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 programs that primarily benefit low- to moderate -income (LMI) households and special need groups in the county. As a requirement to receiving HUD federal CDBG funding, the county is required to prepare 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 consistent with the National Objectives for the CDBG program, as established by HUD, which may be used for public facilities and infrastructure projects, public services, economic development opportunities, and affordable housing programs, such as housing rehabilitation. The Consolidated Plan is designed to help entitlement grantees assess their affordable housing and community development needs and market conditions, and to make data -driven, place -based investment decisions. The Consolidated Plan is carried out through subsequent Annual Action Plans (AAPs), which provide a summary of the actions, activities, and the specific federal and non-federal resources that will used each year to address the priority needs and specific goals identified by the Consolidated Plan. Weld County is also required to provide citizens an opportunity to participate in the development and planning of the AAP each year. Public hearings help to gauge community development needs and establish funding priorities for current and future projects, as well as review of the performance of the program and affirmatively further fair housing. This AAP provides an outline of the CDBG program's activities, goals and objectives that the county plans to undertake and support. This plan represents the 2023 AAP, or year three of the 2021-2021 year of the Consolidated Plan. 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the 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. 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 barriers, sidewalks and trails are needed to provide safe access to services for all within the various communities according to the Needs Assessment. Annual Action Plan 2 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Housing needs were the most identified. It came in a variety 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. The county has grown from 254,230 in 2010 to 331,282 in 2020. The county population is projected to be around 370,053 in 2025. 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 services. Access 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 transit and transportation options outside the Greeley metro area. The lack of transportation options impact low and moderate -income persons in all phases of their lives. Communication to low and moderate -income and special populations is identified as a need. Communications of what services are available is 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. Business loans and fa�ade 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. 3. Evaluation of past performance As we move into the third 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. Annual Action Plan 3 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process It is the policy of Weld County to ensure adequate citizen involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of its housing and community development programs. Weld County has developed this Citizen Participation Plan to encourage citizen participation in the Consolidated Plan, Assessment of Fair Housing, Annual Action 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 Development (HUD) Regulations 24 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 homeless persons. Public hearings will be held at least twice per year at key stages of the process to obtain the public's views and to provide the public, to the greatest extent possible, with responses to their questions and comments. The county holds public hearings to obtain input regarding community needs during the development of the Assessment of Fair Housing and Consolidated Plan; to review proposed uses of the funds in each Annual Action Plan; and to review program performance in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. 5. Summary of public comments 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 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 will be provided at the conclusion of the public comment period and public hearing. To date, we have not received comments that have not been accepted. Annual Action Plan 4 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 7. Summary In summary, the high priority needs of the county and community have been selected after receiving comments from the public, the staff, and the municipal partners. The needs fall into the necessity for improvements to public facilities and infrastructure, housing preservation, and access to services. To meet these needs, the county developed its Consolidated Plan strategy to develop partnerships to meet these needs. Targeting these needs through an action plan to give more weight to projects meeting the needs identified. 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. Annual Action Plan 5 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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/Public Works Table 1- Responsible Agencies Narrative The Department of Public Works 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. Annual Action Plan 6 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Elizabeth Relford, CDBG Manager Weld County CDBG Program/Public Works 1111 H Street Greeley, CO 80632 Email: erelford@weld.gov Phone: (970) 400-3748 Annual Action Plan 7 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 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 to promote coordination and collaboration among all government services. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(1)) The Weld CDBG program has met with the Weld County Housing Authority. We asked for their planning documents and will include the goals they have set in coordination with the goals of this plan. We have also sent requests for needs of the housing agencies that operate in Weld County including Connections for Independent Living, Envision, Greeley -Weld Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity of St. Vrain Valley, High Plains Development Corp., North Range Behavioral Health, A Woman's Place, and the housing authorities in Ft. Lupton, Kersey, Keenesburg, Milliken and Windsor. We will continue engagement with these and other agencies as we become recognized as an ongoing program to assist agencies dealing with physical and mental health, homelessness, and helping people get back to work. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. We have met with the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care which represents Weld and Larimer Counties. We plan coordination meetings 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 Way Home, a homeless prevention program, with General Fund monies and the three homeless shelters through 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 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. Annual Action Plan 8 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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. Weld County does not receive ESG funds at this time. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 9 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 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 - Victims What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children 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. Also had conversations of the needs of the area and agency. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Greeley/Weld County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Service -Fair Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation 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. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 10 3 Agency/Group/Organization Greeley -Weld Habitat for Humanity Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Service -Fair Housing Regional organization Planning organization Business and 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. 4 Agency/Group/Organization High Plains Housing Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Planning organization Business Leaders Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis 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. The agency also provided information about housing marketing analysis. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 11 5 Agency/Group/Organization Hope@Miracle House Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS Services -homeless Veterans 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. 6 Agency/Group/Organization Brigit's Bounty Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Health Services -Education Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti -poverty Strategy Food Security Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 12 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. 7 Agency/Group/Organization Lutheran Family Services Immigrant and Refugee Program Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -homeless Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment Services - Victims Business and Civic Leaders 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. 8 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? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Economic Development Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/20211 13 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. 9 Agency/Group/Organization Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Children Services -Victims of Domestic Violence Services -homeless Services -Health Services -Education Services - Victims Regional organization Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth 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. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Keenesburg Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Services -Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 14 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. 11 Agency/Group/Organization Envision Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment Regional 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. 12 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. Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 15 13 Agency/Group/Organization Loveland Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs 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? Loveland Housing Authority representatives 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 Plan process. Loveland Housing Authority is managing the Windsor and Milliken Housing Authorities. 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. (see Exhibits for list) 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 planning efforts Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 16 Narrative (optional) 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 Assessment for unincorporated Weld County this next year to assist with this inventory so this plan can better inform decision making processes. As part of the requalification effort, all of the existing communities participating have agreed to continue our program partnerships. The following are the participating jurisdictions: Ault, Pierce, Nunn, Grover, New Raymer, Eaton, Severance, Windsor, Garden City, Kersey, Evans, LaSalle, Milliken, Johnstown, Gilcrest, Platteville, Firestone, Mead, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Ft. Lupton, Hudson, Lochbuie, and Keenesburg. With Colorado's adoption of Proposition 123, Weld County continues to work with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Division of Housing to understand how the new Affordable Housing Assistance Fund could affect this program. Also, we continue to work with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Demography department. We continue to connect with our local 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 and build on consultations as agencies understand our program. Annual Action Plan 17 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/20211 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 print, 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 program is operating. We held public hearings in June and July asking for comments on the progress of the CDBG program and on the Annual Action Plan. The media campaign includes Facebook and Twitter posts, as well as to the 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 CDBG Program remain consistence with the identified goals. The citizen participation plan process greatly influenced the goal setting process and action planning. The commissioners continue to look at the comments and derive their goals from the input received. Annual Action Plan 18 2023 OMB Control No: 2506 0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Citizen Participation Outreach Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 1 Public Hearing Non- targeted/broad community A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Greeley Tribune newspaper May 26, 2023, requesting comments of needs and how the current CDBG program is operating. The Public Hearing will be June 12, 2023. Also, all social media will be utilized to request comments starting June 12, comments received are via email. A Notice of Public Hearing was published June 16, 2023, for a public hearing on July 19, 2023, to hear comments on the 2023 Annual Action Plan. This is a 30 -day notice comment period, also. Comments included needs for road and sidewalk improvements, senior & youth activities and centers, access to services, needs for 2023. Most rejected transit, parks and affordable housing. Public comments made during the publication period are attached. no comments were 2 Internet Outreach Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community The exhibits show the number and variety of responses which are summarized below. The comments received continue to request better roads and services for the older more established community areas. no comments were rejected Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 19 Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) 3 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community The newspaper PSA was picked up by 8 newspapers that serve the county. See comments received above, which include access to services being needed as well as more and better public facilities and affordable housing. no comments were rejected Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 20 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction This grant will be used to address 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. Unassigned funds will be kept for contingency purposes. The unassigned amount is approximately $29,604. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 2 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 1,177,685 0 1,177,685 4,167,720 The amount expected in the first and 4 years after. Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 21 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 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. Annual Action Plan 22 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 While CDBG will provide the greatest percentage of funds for infrastructure activities, it is anticipated that these activities will be leveraged. The program will look at the most benefit to low- and moderate - income persons in reviewing such projects. We will encourage partnerships with state and other local agencies. When the opportunity arises, partnerships with federal government programs will be encouraged as well. 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 coalition to address the affordability of housing. Annual Action Plan 23 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Annual Goals and Objectives 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: $1,177,685 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 1,350 Persons Assisted Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 50 Households Assisted 2 Improve home safety for homeowners 2021 2025 Affordable Housing Non -Homeless Special Needs Housing Rehabilitation CDBG: $225,000 Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 20 Household Housing Unit 3 Improve access to services 2021 2025 Non -Housing Community Development Public Services CDBG: $180,775 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 60 Households Assisted Table 6 — Goals Summary Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 24 Goal Descriptions Goal Name Improve Infrastructure 1 Goal Description Improving public infrastructure will provide low -and moderate -income persons safer places to live. This type of project will help with better potable water, storm drainage and generally better road conditions. Goal Name Improve home safety for homeowners 2 Goal Description Improving the safety of owner -occupied homes of LMI persons is important to preserve housing. Goal Name Improve access to services 3 Goal Description Providing access to services and the workplace supports individual independence, allows for healthier persons, and helps improve self-esteem. Annual Action Plan 25 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/20211 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 third 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. Projects # Project Name 1 23-1 Weld County On -Demand Transportation Services/60+ Ride 2 23-3 Milliken ADA Ramp Project 3 23-4 Eaton Nonconforming ADA Ramp Replacement 4 23-5 Pierce Senior Center Improvements 5 23-6 Frederick Brigit's Village 6 23-7 Firestone Old Town ADA Ramp Project 7 Planning & Administration 8 Contingency 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 that removes architectural barriers to provide access to services through construction of sidewalks with ADA ramps. Preserving housing through a housing rehabilitation program, and access to transportation services also meets a Consolidated Plan priority. This year's plan will also have an affordable housing project that assists in the development of new low-income units through tap fees also meets a provision in the Plan. Annual Action Plan 26 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name 23-1 Weld County On -Demand Transportation Services/60+ Ride Target Area Goals Supported Improve access to services Needs Addressed Providing access to services and the workplace supports individual independence, allows for healthier persons, and helps improve self- esteem. Funding CDBG: $112,000 Description Provide free ride transportation services for Weld residents 60 and older, and or disabled to ensure the opportunity to maintain their physical, emotional, and mental health while living independently. Target Date 12/1/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The project is estimated to benefit 60 low -to moderate income clients, seniors and handicap accessible residents. Location Description All of Weld County, excluding existing entitlement cities, such as Greeley, Brighton, and Longmont. Planned Activities Provide operational expenses to support staffing one full-time equivalent (FTE) employee to operate a new ADA accessible van and one part-time scheduler position. 2 Project Name 23-3 Milliken ADA Ramp Project Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $154,000 Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 27 Description The Town will replace thirteen (13) non -conforming ADA ramps in an older, residential neighborhood with ramps that meet the current Federal ADA design standards. The project will include survey work, demolition costs, and, where needed, replacement of sidewalk to ensure required ramp slope, replacement of curb and gutter, asphalt patching, and minor irrigation repairs within the Town's right of Target Date 11/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The intent of this project is to remove accessibility barriers in the older residential areas of Milliken. Location Description Within the Town of Milliken Planned Activities The ramps are located in various locations in older areas of Town. 3 Project Name 23-4 Eaton Nonconforming ADA Ramp Replacement Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $155,000 Description The project will upgrade approximately thirty-seven (37) individual/directional non -conforming ADA ramps in low- to moderate - income residential neighborhoods with pedestrian ramps that meet current ADA criteria. Target Date 3/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The project is located in Census Tract 15, Block Group 3, which has a population of 2,015 people, of which, 1,080 are low -to moderate income persons (54%). Location Description Within the Town of Eaton Planned Activities The ramps are located in various locations in older areas of Town. 4 Project Name 23-5 Pierce Senior Center Improvements Target Area Goals Supported Public Facility/Infrastructure Needs Addressed Public Facility Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $120,000 Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 28 Description The Town will upgrade the Pierce Senior Center's restrooms to be handicapped accessible, replace flooring in the facility, remove worn paneling and ceiling texture, paint the kitchen and dining room, replace the kitchen sink, install new lighting to replace non-functional fixtures, install new floor heaters in the dining room, replace four deteriorated windows, perform environmental testing for the presence of asbestos and lead -based paint in the facility. Target Date 7/31/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Upgrading this facility will benefit the potential 400 senior citizens who participate in the senior activities in this building. They come from not only Pierce, but the surrounding towns of Ault, Nunn, and Eaton. Location Description 221 Main Street, Pierce, CO 80650 Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to remodel the Pierce Senior Center, so it is in compliance with current building codes and handicap accessible restrooms. 5 Project Name 23-7 Firestone Old Town ADA Ramp Project Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $150,000 Description The project will replace between 18 and 24 non -conforming ADA ramps within the Historic Firestone neighborhoods with ramps that meet the current Federal ADA design standards. The project will include removing portions of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and existing non -compliant ramps at the intersections of streets, adjusting and stabilizing grading as necessary, patching asphalt as necessary. Target Date 8/30/2024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The intent of this project is to remove accessibility barriers in the older residential areas of Firestone. Location Description Within the Town of Firestone. Planned Activities The ramps are located in various locations in older areas of Town. Project Name 23-6 Frederick's Brigit's Village Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 29 6 Target Area Goals Supported Affordable Housing Needs Addressed Affordable Housing Funding CDBG: $275,000 Description Brigit's Village is a 40 -unit new construction apartment complex in the Town of Frederick. The development includes 1, 2 and 3 - bedroom units, amenities for residents (exercise room, meeting room, kitchenette, outdoor play areas and gardens) and a community room. All units will be income restricted to households earning between 30% - 70% AMI. The project will have a Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) that income restricts the property for 40 years. Target Date 4/30/2025 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities It is estimated that up to 40 families may benefit from a new rent restricted housing project. The project has many funding sources, including the Colorado Housing Finance Authority. The project cost is estimated at $18.7 million. Location Description The Town of Frederick. Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to pay for a portion of the facility fees for the project to include water dedication fees, water tap installation fees, non -potable irrigation fees and sewer tap fees. 7 Project Name Planning & Administration Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Improve home safety for homeowners Needs Addressed Planning Studies Affordable Housing Needs Assessment Public Improvements and Infrastructure Public Facilities Public Services Housing Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $235,537 Description Administration of the Weld County CDBG program Target Date 12/31/2024 Annual Action Plan 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 30 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 Planned Activities Administration of CDBG program 8 Project Name Contingency Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Improve home safety for homeowners Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Public Services Housing Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $14,604 Description Would like to roll these funds into the infrastructure category and eliminate this project number. The intent of these funds will continue to be used to cover expenses of unanticipated issues discovered in projects funded by the CDBG program. These projects will be public infrastructure and housing rehab. Target Date 7/31/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Weld County Planned Activities Used for unanticipated issues in the infrastructure and rehab projects. Annual Action Plan 31 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -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 priority. 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 Annual Action Plan 32 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(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 0 Non -Homeless 0 Special -Needs 0 Total 0 Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance 40 The Production of New Units 40 Rehab of Existing Units 0 Acquisition of Existing Units 0 Total 40 Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion The 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 for all age groups. We also continue to partner with our communities on the housing rehabilitation program. The Town of Firestone is currently working with a non-profit partner on implementing their rehab program from the 2022 project awards. Annual Action Plan 33 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -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 Authority 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. Windsor Housing Authority is working with Loveland Housing Authority to look into building more units. 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 No authority is designated as troubled. Discussion Annual Action Plan 34 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) 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 with 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 is 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 Annual Action Plan 35 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 (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. Annual Action Plan 36 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) hem Nottkeiiw CogOkao Co 2022 Pouf a,9 - one, & ,Wow.i.at y lwe�Aid Cowilt , wdi/,eds, Table of Contents Acknowledgements 3 Point in Time Count Overview 4 Interpreting Point in Time Data 5 Data Definitions 6 Impacts of COVID-19 7 Insights from 2022 Point in Time Count 7 Housing Inventory Count Overview 17 Insights from Housing Inventory Count 2020-2022 17 Summary 20 Appendix A: 2022 Point in Time Count Data 21 Appendix B: Comparison between Larimer and Weld Counties 25 Appendix C: Northern Colorado Youth Homelessness 28 Appendix D: 2022 Housing Inventory Count Data 29 Acknowledgements Regional PIT Coordinators Regional Point -in -Time (PIT) Coordinators work to publicize the count and provide updated information about homelessness programs in their region. Prior to and during the count, coordinators arrange and communicate with point people in each identified program. They provide training, coordinate surveyors and volunteers, and distribute survey forms. PIT Coordinators also collect and organize all PIT forms to help compile the data quickly and efficiently. The 2022 PIT Count for the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care (NoCO CoC) would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of our Regional PIT Coordinators and their many volunteers. County Town Regional Coordinators Larimer Larimer Weld -F 747, PIT Final Report Loveland Fort Collins G reefey Alison Hade, City of Loveland Zach Penland, Housing Catalyst Shawn Walcott, United Way of Weld County Kelli Pryor, Director of the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, developed the final report on behalf of the Northern Colorado CoC with assistance from Rachel Kirkland and Kate Ross, both representatives of the HMIS Lead — Homeward Alliance. PIT Work Group The Point in Time Work Group was established at the end of 2020 to work towards strengthening the NoCO CoC PIT Counts. The 2022 PIT Count benefitted from the input and expertise of the following PIT Work Group members: o Alison Hade, City of Loveland o Rachel Kirkland, Homeward Alliance o Kate Ross, Homeward Alliance o Zach Penland, Housing Catalyst o Scott Rich, Homeward Alliance o Shawn Walcott, United Way of Weld County o Melanie Woolman, United Way of Weld County o Simon Jones, United Way of Weld County Point in Time Count Overview What is a Point in Time Count? A Homeless Point in Time Count (PIT Count) is a federally mandated count (via the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) of individuals experiencing homelessness on any given night in a community. This count is to take place during the last 10 calendar days of January. Every year, a count of homeless individuals and families in shelters is completed. Every other year, in addition to the sheltered count, a count of unsheltered homeless individuals is completed. The data collected during the Point in Time Count is reported to HUD. In 2022 the night of the PIT Count was January 25, 2022 Purpose of the Point in Time Count The purpose of a PIT Count is to help local communities analyze year -over -year trend analysis data to 1) determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in their community compared to previous years and 2) utilize that data in order to better address the needs of this population. By assessing the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, communities are more adequately aware of the number of individuals experiencing homelessness, and thus, better able to provide necessary resources. Sheltered counts are particularly important for the programming and system planning of established shelters in a community. Unsheltered counts are important for local homeless planning and program development. Who is Counted For the sheltered count, only those individuals and families who meet the following criteria, as defined by 24 CFR 578.3 of the Homeless Definition Final Rule, can be counted: "An individual or family living in a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangement (including congregate shelters, transitional housing, and hotels and motels paid for by charitable organizations or by federal, state, or local government programs for low-income individuals)." For the unsheltered count, only those individuals and families who meet the following criteria, as defined by 24 CFR 578.3 of the Homeless Definition Final Rule, can be counted: "An individual or family with a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, including a car, park, abandoned building, bus or train station, airport, or camping ground." Any individual that does not meet these requirements should NOT be included in the PIT Count. Some instances of individuals who do not fit this requirement include, but are not limited to: Those who are "precariously housed" or at -risk of becoming homeless; this would include persons temporarily staying with friends and/or family, or who are "doubled -up" or "couch surfing"; Persons in mental health facilities, chemical dependency facilities, or criminal justice facilities; Formerly homeless persons residing in Permanent Supportive Housing programs, Shelter Plus Care (S+C) programs, or who are utilizing Section 8 Housing Vouchers, Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Vouchers, or Tenant Based Rental Assistance; Persons residing in their own unit with assistance from a Rapid Re -housing Provider on the night of the count. 4 Note: Those who are currently homeless, as defined above, but are awaiting placement through another program should be included in the count For example, a household that has Rapid Re -Housing assistance, but has not yet found a place to stay should be counted All homeless youth who meet the above criteria for the sheltered and unsheltered PIT Count and who are NOT in a Host Home Program, in foster care, wards of the state, or otherwise under government custody or supervision on the night designated for the count should be included. Per HUD guidance, youth who are defined as homeless by other Federal definitions (such as those doubled -up or couch surfing) should not be included in the final count numbers that are submitted to HUD'. Interpreting PIT Data The PIT Count provides a snapshot of homelessness on a single night in January. Due to the transient nature of the population and the large geographic area of the Northern Colorado region, it is extremely difficult to capture all homeless individuals and families. Because of this, the 2022 PIT Count is considered an underrepresentation of homelessness in Northern Colorado. The PIT survey relies on self -reporting, which may affect the data. Individuals may be unwilling to disclose certain information or may not realize that they meet the criteria for a specific condition. Many of the disabling conditions included on the PIT survey are stigmatized, which may lead to underreporting. Finally, changes in the homeless population year to year cannot be solely determined by examining PIT data. Each year, changes are made to the PIT methodology and survey forms. Additionally, local conditions such as the number of participating agencies, the number of volunteers, and unseasonably warm or cool weather can influence both the number of individuals who seek shelter and the number of individuals included in the PIT Count. Specific to the 2022 PIT, this was the first year that the unsheltered count made use of HMIS data, as explained in the methodology section. Increases or decreases in the homeless population may be due to methodology or changes in local conditions instead of true changes in the homeless population. PIT ethodolo y The sheltered PIT Count was completed using Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) data available for clients accessing emergency shelters or transitional housing program that use the HMIS data management platform. Other programs, such as domestic violence providers prohibited from entering into HMIS or homeless service providers who have not yet enrolled into using HMIS, completed surveys with individuals accessing services on the day of the count. These surveys were collected and manually combined with the HMIS collected data. The unsheltered count was completed using HMIS data insofar as it was available. People were counted as unsheltered on the night of the PIT Count if they checked into the day shelters in Larimer and Weld counties (The Murphy Center for Hope and the United Way of Weld County Housing Navigation Center, respectively) during the day after the PIT Count (January 26th) but were notchecked into a night -by -night shelter or enrolled in an entry -exit shelter or transitional housing program on that night (the 25th). This method covered the unsheltered count for Greeley and Fort Collins, which have high HMIS participation, and is expected to be more inclusive of the true unsheltered population in those areas compared to a survey method. Due to the 1 https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/PIT-Count-Methodology-Guide.pdf lower level of HMIS participation in Loveland, an unsheltered count was conducted using a traditional census survey methodology of known locations on the night of the PIT. De -duplication with the HMIS-inferred unsheltered list was accomplished using a complete match on "first three letters" of the first and last names, race, ethnicity, and age tiers. Data Definitions Variable Emergency Shelter (ES) - HUD -Provided Definitions Any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of which is to provide temporary shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness in general or for specific populations of homeless individuals Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) is permanent housing in which housing assistance (e.g., long-term leasing or rental assistance) and supportive services are provided to assist households with at least one member (adult or child) with a disability in achieving housing stability. Rapid Re -Housing (RRH) Transitional Housing (TH) Household (HH) Permanent housing that provides short-term (up to three months) and medium -term (4-24 months) tenant -based rental assistance and supportive services to households experiencing homelessness. A project that is designed to provide housing and appropriate supportive services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months, or a longer period approved by HUD Anywhere from a single individual to a family of any size traveling and staying together HH with at least one adult Households with (at least) one adult (including youth ages 18 to 24) and one and one child child Parenting Youth A youth who identifies as the parent or legal guardian of one or more children who are present with or sleeping un the same place as the youth parent, where there is no person over age 24 in the household Unaccompanied Youth Persons under age 25 who are not presenting or sleeping in the same place as their parent or legal guardian or their own children Chronically homeless individual A person who: Is homeless and lives in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter; and Has been homeless and living or residing in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter continuously for at least 1 year or on at least four separate occasions in the last 3 years where the combined length of time homeless in those occasions is at least 12 months; and Has a disability 6 Impacts of COVID-19 Throughout 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continued to create challenges to the day-to-day homelessness response system. Capacity at emergency shelters remained lower than in previous years to accommodate social distancing and staffing shortages and some of the non -congregate shelters that opened in 2020 were closed at the end of 2021 due to myriad circumstances. Countless agencies and community partners cooperated across the NoCO CoC in order to protect this vulnerable population and to help stop community spread of COVID-19. The altered capacity of agencies throughout the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care was challenging yet not a deterrent. In the coming year the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care is focusing their attention on ensuring the delivery of equitable services throughout the region as they strive to continue to serve those most vulnerable and in need. Insights from 2022 Point in Time Count Sheltered and Unsheltered Homelessness 2 100% 0% 2 792 There were a few notable differences in sheltered and unsheltered homelessness between the three largest cities in Northern Colorado — Fort Collins, Greeley and Loveland. Fort Collins counted the largest overall number of people experiencing homelessness and had the highest percentage of sheltered people. This is most likely due to the larger number of emergency shelter programs that operate in the city compared to the other two cities. Loveland's count revealed a significantly higher percentage of people being unsheltered than sheltered, which is likely influenced by the overall lack of emergency shelter options in the city. It is beyond the scope of this report to comment specifically on sheltering practices in Northern Colorado; however, it is important to note that in addition to the availability of shelter options, there may also be programmatic factors that can have a significant effect on whether someone experiencing homelessness accesses shelter or remains unsheltered. Lower barrier practices, such not restricting admission into shelter because of the use of alcohol, drugs, lack of income, criminal history, or because the person has a pet, as well 7 as practices that are inclusive and non-discriminatory, can have a positive impact on an individual's ability to access life-saving shelter services2. Racial & Ethnic sparities Assessment Analysis of the 2022 PIT Count data compared to the 2019 American Communities Survey (ACS) 5 -year estimate data for Larimer and Weld counties show stark racial disparities. People of color make up a larger percentage of the homeless population than they do of the total population of the region, even when accounting for poverty rates. White people make up 91% of the total population of Larimer and Weld counties, but account for only 80% of the total homeless population_ We see the highest disparity demographically among Black/African Americans and Native Americans experiencing homelessness. Additionally, both Black/African Americans and Native Americans appear more likely to become homeless than other Northern Coloradoans in poverty, including other racial minorities. Specifically, • Black people make up 1% of the total population, 2% of people in poverty, and make up 6% of the total homeless population. • Native Americans make up 1% of the total population, 1% of people in poverty, and make up 5% of the total homeless population. Racial Disparities in People Experiencing Homelessrie t Northern Colorado (Larimer,/ eld) Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness (2022 PIT) Experiencing Homelessness (2022 PIT) In Poverty (2019 ACS) Total Population (2019 ACS) 0% 10°% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% [-Taal Population (2019 ExpUnsheltered in Poverty (2019 ACS) ACS) � ! Homelessness (2022Experiencing P1T) Homelesseriencingness (2022 PiT) Asian/Pacific Islander I 2% I 2% 2% 3% Blank/African American i 1% 2% 6% 5% Native American/Alaskan 1% 1% 5% 6% Other/Multi-racial 5% 8% 7% 6% 86% 80% 81% M Asian/Pacific Islander Xi Blacl</African American M Native American/Alaskan M Other/Multi-racial ® White The data also reveals interesting information about homelessness within the Hispanic population. Specifically, Hispanic people are more likely to experience poverty than non -Hispanic people are, however Hispanic people do not appear to experience homelessness at a higher rate than non -Hispanic people. Additionally, Hispanic people appear to experience unsheltered homelessness at a lower rate than non -Hispanic people do. 2 https://endhomelessness.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/ES-Webinar-2-Keys-to-Effective-Low-barrier-Shelter Webpage.pdf Ethnic sparities in People Experiencing Homelessness in Northern Colorado (i_arimer/Weld) Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness (2022 PIT) Experiencing Homelessness (2022 PIT) In Poverty (2019 ACS) Total Population (2019 ACS) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% SO% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Total Population (2019 ACS) In Poverty (2019 ACT) Experiencing Homelessness (2022 PIT) Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness (2022 PIT) 1M Hispanic 1M Non-Hispa 20% 80% 29% 71% 28% 72% Hispanic M Non -Hispanic 22% 78% Year over Year Insights from the Point in Time Count - 2020 to 2022 Background ..gin Comparisons between PIT Counts Point in Time counts can provide useful insights into general homelessness trends year over year if taken into context with other available data sources, changes in methodology or coverage as well as making educated inferences to the validity or limitations of the data story depicted. Because the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care was formalized in January 2020, there are only three years of PIT Count data to compare. Additionally, in order to limit risk from the COVID-19 pandemic, there was not an unsheltered count in 2021. Sheltered and Unsheltered Homelessness over Time The number of sheltered people has decreased by 10.5% since 2020. This is consistent with the number of sheltered beds decreasing during this period, specifically overflow and seasonal beds decreasing. Please reference the Housing Inventory Count section for more discussion of housing trends. The number of unsheltered people has increased by 44.4% between 2020 and 2022. We attribute several factors to this large increase. First, the 2020 PIT Count of unsheltered people is very likely an undercount because it relied exclusively on collecting individual surveys from people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in known locations the night of the count. The 2022 PIT Count also relied on a more comprehensive approach of inferring that certain individuals were unsheltered the night of the PIT Count using HMIS data (see methodology). However, ultimately there is a high likelihood that there truly are more unsheltered people now than in 2020 overall due to the decreased number of shelter beds available. Point in Time Counts 2020 - 2022 900 800 700 600 500 400 --- 300 200 100 ■ 2020 12021 Ift2e22 Sheltered I Unsheltered 509 I 283 Total 765 563 792 *2021 total does not include unsheltered count I Racial & Ethnic Disparities over Time In a year over year analysis, it is clear that people of color experience homelessness disparately to white people. Specifically, the percent and number of Black/African American individuals experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness has increased since 2020. Additionally, the percent and number of sheltered American Indian/Alaskan natives as well as Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islanders has gone down since 2020 and instead these groups are experiencing more unsheltered homelessness. The same trends were not seen in the percent or number of white people experiencing homelessness. Since 2020, the racial and ethnic demographics of the overall homeless population has become proportionately less white. Most notably, the number and percentage of Black/African Americans and Hispanic/Latin(a)(o)(x)-identifying people has increased proportionately while white -identifying people experiencing homelessness has decreased. 10 Racial Demographics of PIT Count 2020-2022 - Unsheltered 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% — 50% 40% 30% ----- 20% 10% 0% *Asian ■ Multiple Races Native Hawaiian Ii Native American I Black/African American 86.70% 2022 0% 6.40% 1.70% 5.70% 4.90% 81% ■ White ■ Black/African American 1. Native American 8 Native Hawaiian ■ Multiple Races II Asian Ethnic Demographics of PIT Count 2020-2021 - Unsheltered 11 Racial Demographics of PIT Count 2020-2022 - Sheltered 100% 90% 80% 70% 60°% SO% 40% 30% 20% ---- 10% 0% ■ Asian ■ Multiple Races • Native Hawaiian Native American ■ Black/African American White ■ White Black/African American a Native American a Native Hawaiian ■ Multiple Races ■ Asian 202 0.90°% 2022 0.90% 7.30% 1.205 4.50% 7.10% 79% Ethnic Demographics of PIT Count 2020-2022 - Sheltered ■ Hispanic IN Non -Hispanic Gender Analysis The proportion of men and women experiencing homelessness has remained consistent over the last three years, with men making up the largest percentage of people experiencing homelessness. However, within 12 families with children experiencing homelessness, there was a significantly higher proportion of women than men. A very small number of people identifying as Transgender or Gender Non -Conforming were surveyed during any of the last three year's counts, however this is likely a significant undercount due to social stigma and bias felt by non -binary and transgender people to disclose their gender identities when seeking services'. Gender Analysis in PIT Count 2020-2022 - Total Population ■ Men m Women ■ Transgender 2022 2021 2020 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 2020 2021 2022 63.80% i 64.10% 63.60% 5.80% f 35.50% 35.70% 0.26% 0.40% 0.40% Gender Non -Conforming I 0.14% 0% 0.30% ■ Men x Women X Transgender ffi Gender Non -Conforming Gender Analysis in PIT Count 2020-2022 - Families with Children 2022 2021 2020 omen 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80°10 0% 2020 Transgender{ 54.60% 2021 42.90% 56.50% 0.60% ■ Men R Women X Transgender https://transequality.org/issues/housing-homelessness 90% 100% 2022 41.50% 58.50% 0% *includes gender of children in analysis Age Analysis The number of children (0-17) experiencing homelessness has remained consistent over the last three years. There were no unaccompanied youth (under 18) counted this year. There has been a decrease in transition - aged youth (18-24) in both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness counted since 2020. Age Analysis in the PIT Count 2020-2022 2022 2021 2020 0% 10% 20% 30% 4. 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ■ Children (0-17) 2020 14.00% 2021 16.00% 2022 12.50% ■ Transition Aged Youth (18-24)1 7.50% o Adults (25+1 5.00% 78.50% 79.00% 4.50% 84% Children (0-17) a Transition Aged Youth (18-24) • Adults (25+) Veteran Homelessness Analysis There has been a decrease in the unsheltered veteran population between 2020 and 2022. The number of sheltered veteran households has decreased slightly as well in the same timeframe. This may be a result in part of the increase in Rapid Re -Housing and Permanent Supportive Housing resources for veterans. Veteran Homelessness in PIT Count - 2020 and 2022 Unsheltered 69 Total 54 • 2020 2022 14 Chronic Homelessness Analysis It is difficult to draw specific conclusions about the state of chronic homelessness from this year over year PIT Count data. The number of sheltered chronically homeless individuals counted were on par in 2020 and 2022, but spiked in 2021. The number of unsheltered chronically homeless individuals counted in 2020 and 2022 remained consistent (106 in 2020 and 110 in 2022 respectively). However, due to the more comprehensive unsheltered count in 2022, there is a case to be made that the proportion of chronically homeless individuals who are unsheltered may have decreased since 2020. Chronic vs. Non -Chronic Sheltered Homelessness in PIT Count 2020-2022 2022 2021 2.020 100 200 300 400 500 600 2022 2020 1Y Chronically Homeless m Non -Chronically Homeless Chronic vs. Non -Chronic Unsheltered Homelessness in PIT Count 2020-2022 i I I 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% e Chronically Homeless ■ Non -Chronically Homeless 15 Substance Use and Serious Mental Illness Analysis There has been an increase in both sheltered and unsheltered adults with serious mental illness between 2020 and 2022. There has also been an upward trend of adults counted with substance abuse disorder across all three years. These findings align with national reports of increase in substance use disorder and mental health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic'. Serious Mental Illness in PIT Count - 2020-2022 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 134 2020 133 2021 2022 ®Sheltered Unsheltered 174 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 Adults with Substance Use Disorder in PIT Count 2020-2022 170 2020 2021 2022 109 ■ Sheltered ■ Unsheltered ' https://jamanetwork.cam/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2775991 16 Housing Inventory Count Overview hat is a ousininvent Count? The annual Housing Inventory Count (HIC) provides a snapshot of the available housing resources that are dedicated to people experiencing homelessness inside the Continuum of Care's region. The report tallies the number of beds and units available on the night designated for the count by program type, including Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing projects, as well as permanent housing projects such as (Permanent) Supportive Housing and Rapid Re -housing. The HIC was completed on January 25, 2022, in conjunction with the Point in Time Count, to show the system's capacity for sheltering and housing people experiencing homelessness on a given night. using inventory ount etho The Housing Inventory Count was conducted, first, by training all the housing providers in the community on how to tally bed inventory. Then, the housing providers filled out an online HIC form to report project type, funding sources, bed/unit inventory and utilization. These forms were reported to the HMIS Lead Agency. Projects that are actively entering data into HMIS were required to submit a report that verified an accurate enrollment count to match what they reported on their HIC forms. To calculate utilization rates, the HMIS Lead Agency compared the bed counts in the HIC to the official Point in Time Count and to ensure the numbers reported across all emergency shelter and transitional housing projects was consistent and not duplicative. zation ates An important metric determined by comparing the Housing Inventory Count and the Point in Time Count is the overall utilization rate of these housing resources. More simply, how many available beds are actually being used to assist people experiencing homelessness? Understanding the overall utilization of resources based on a single night presents challenges because utilization rates can be impacted by many factors, including mild weather, held beds being unfilled the night of the count, or programmatic requirements for entry. The best practice to most effectively measure capacity and identify gaps is to conduct housing inventory counts more than once per year. Insights from the Housing Inventory Count 2020-2022 ales ana e ent Infor ation yste Partici ation While the use of HMIS is a requirement for certain homeless service projects, there are other programs that are not required to enter data into the system. However, it is a goal of the Northern Colorado CoC to have wide -scale use of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) by programs who provide services to people experiencing homelessness. Having high agency participation in HMIS allows for more accurate, comprehensive, and real-time data on homelessness in Northern Colorado. HMIS participation among agencies with dedicated housing resources for people experiencing homelessness has increased year over year since 2020, reaching 65% in 2022 - up from 39% in 2020. The largest area of increase in HMIS participation is among emergency shelter providers. Also, the addition of several new Rapid Re -Housing projects required to use HMIS has positively impacted overall participation. It is important to note that victim service providers are federally prohibited from entering client data into HMIS. It is a goal of the CoC to support victim service providers, such as domestic violence shelters, with using an HMIS comparable database so that important information on domestic violence victims experiencing homelessness is captured alongside the mainstream homelessness data. Project Participation in HMIS 2020-2022 100% so% 80% 70% 60% 00% 40°% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2020 2021 2022_ ■ Participating ■ Not Participating Types of Projects There are several notable changes in projects serving people experiencing homelessness between 2020 and 2022. First, there has been an increase in the overall number of projects. Rapid Re -Housing and Transitional Housing projects in both Larimer and Weld counties represent the most significant increase; however, there has also been an increase in Permanent Supportive Housing and Emergency Shelter projects. Emergency Shelter (ES): Emergency Shelter beds have decreased overall since 2020. Overflow beds have decreased significantly, followed by seasonal beds. Rapid Re -Housing (RRH): Rapid Re -Housing resources have increased significantly since 2020. This is due in large part to an influx of COVID-19 relief funding. Notably, there has been a significant increase in RRH for victims of domestic violence. Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) and Other Permanent Housing (OPH): There was not a notable change in PSH or OPH since 2020. The largest new PSH project to open in the last three years, Mason Place, had been recorded in the 2020 HIC as "under development". 18 Housing Projects 2020-2022 2020 2021 2022 ■ Emergency Shelter • Permanent Supportive Housing • Rapid ReHousing a Transitional Housing ■ Other Permanent Housing County Larimer Weld Larimer Weld Weld Larimer Weld Larimer Weld 2020 2021 2022 12 12 13 3 5 5 10 11 4 5 4 7 3 5 4 2 2 3 2 2 2 0 19 Summary In summary, a comparison of the most recent 2022 Point in Time and Housing Inventory Counts as well as a year over year analysis highlighted several primary trends in the state of homelessness in Northern Colorado. Most significantly, people of color are disproportionately impacted by homelessness. There are proportionally more people of color experiencing homelessness than white people in the two counties and certain groups, such as Black/African Americans and Native Americans, appear to experience unsheltered homelessness at a higher rate as well. It is important for the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care (NoCO CoC) to further understand more specifically how the homeless response system is unequitable for the most marginalized people in our community and then work together to begin addressing these systemic issues. Other insights learned is that unsheltered homelessness appears to be rising, likely related to the decrease in the total number of available shelter beds. There also is a general upward trend in the number of unhoused people with substance use disorder and serious mental illness. However, positively there is evidence to suggest that chronic homelessness, particularly unsheltered chronic homelessness, has been declining. There has been a progressive gain in the available housing projects for people experiencing homelessness. In particular, Northern Colorado has seen a significant increase in the number of Rapid Re -Housing resources, especially for victims of domestic violence. Much of the increase in available resources is due to the substantial amount of federal COVID-19 relief funding specifically for addressing homelessness that Northern Colorado has received since 2020. Finally, there has been a positive increase in the number of homelessness projects entering data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). This year, two-thirds of projects are now active users of HMIS with plans for continued expansion of coverage. It is a goal of the NoCO CoC to have all eligible projects actively use HMIS to track their services to people experiencing homelessness to best support real- time and accurate regional data on the homeless response system across the two counties. While the Point in Time Count is conducted only once a year on a single night, it is clear there is still important information to be gained. The next steps will be for the NoCO CoC to take this information, alongside other available data, and use it create equitable solutions so that Northern Colorado can ensure homelessness becomes rare, brief and non -recurring for all people. 20 2022 POINT IN TIME COUNT DATA An interactive 2022 PIT Data Dashboard may be found here. ne vera a a (Lar e Total (N=792) .', Number of People Percentage of People Program Type Emergency Shelter 430 54% Transitional Housing 79 10% Unsheltered 283 36% Gender Male 504 63.7% Female 283 35.7% Gender Non -Conforming 2 <1% Transgender 3 <1% Age 0-17 100 12.6% 18-24 37 4.7% 25+ 655 82.7% Hispanic or Latino Non-Hispanic/Non-Latin(a)(o)(x) 573 72% Hispanic/Latin(a)(o)(x) 219 28% Race American Indian/Alaska Native 39 5% Asian 5 <1% Black or African American 50 6% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 11 1% White 632 80% Multiple Races 55 7% 21 TA E 2: Combined SveraUU Data (Larimer Sheltered Unsheltered TOTAL Veteran 36 18 54 Fleeing Domestic Violence 42 14 56 Chronically Homeless 139 110 249 Specific Disabling Conditions Serious Mental Illness 107 67 174 Substance Use Disorder 116 54 170 HIV/AIDS 1 2 3 Number HH With Children Total Number of People in HH With Children 168 3 171 eld) - Population Specific TA er County eta Total N=556 l lunb r of ,' _ Percentage of People People Program Type Emergency Shelter 316 56.83 % Transitional Housing 40 7.19% Unsheltered 200 35.97 Gender Male 359 64.57 % Female 193 34.71 % Gender Non -Conforming 2 0.36 Transgender 2 0.36% Age 0-17 63 11.33 % 18-24 17 3.06 % 25+ Hispanic or Latino 476 85.61 % Non-Hispanic/Non-Latin(a)(o)(x) 122 21.94 % Hispanic/Latin(a)(o)(x) 434 78.06 % Race American Indian/Alaska Native 30 5.31 % Asian 4 0.73 % 22 Black or African American 38 6.78 % Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 0.37 % White 440 79.12 % Multiple Races 43 7.69 % TABLE 4: Larimer County Data — Population Specific Sheltered Unsheltered TOTAL Veteran IIMEMIIIMIIMIll 41 Fleeing Domestic Violence 65 Chronically Homeless IMMENIMEIMI=1187 Specific Disabling Conditions Serious Mental Illness 80 41 121 Substance Use Disorder 96 31 127 HIV/AIDS 1 1 2 Number HH With Children Total Number of People in HH With Children 106 3 109 TABLE 5: Weld County Overall Data Total N=236 Number of People Percentage of People Program Type Emergency Shelter 114 48.31 % Transitional Housing 39 16.53 % Unsheltered 83 35.17 % Gender Male 145 61.44 % Female 90 38.14% Gender Non -Conforming 0 0.00 % Transgender 1 0.42 Age 0-17 37 15.68 % 18-24 20 8.47 % 25+ 179 75.85 % Hispanic or Latino Non-Hispanic/Non-Latin(a)(o)(x) 137 42.06 % Hispanic/Latin(a)(o)(x) 99 57.94 % Race American Indian/Alaska Native 10 4.37 % 23 Asian 1 0.44 Black or African American 13 5.68 % Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 9 3.93 % White 189 79.91 % Multiple Races 13 5.68 % TA e County ata - Population Specific Sheltered eltere Veteran Fleeing Domestic Violence Chronically Homeless Specific Disabling Conditions 3 1 13 15 62 Serious Mental Illness Substance Use Disorder HIV/AIDS Number HH With Children 31 26 20 23 43 0 1 57 Total Number of People in HH With Children 62 0 62 24 Comparison between Larimer and Weld County Race and Ethnicity by County Conducting a race and ethnic disparities analysis of the Point in Time Count data to the 2019 American Census Survey (ACS) data by county led to similar results as comparing the total PIT and ACS data across both counties. In both counties, the proportion of people of color experiencing homelessness is higher than the overall proportion of people of color in the total population of the county, with the highest population disparities among Black/African Americans, Native Americans and Hispanics. Based on the 2022 PIT Count data, there are several noticeable differences in the racial and ethnic makeup between the two counties. In Weld County, over 40% of people experiencing homelessness surveyed identified as Hispanic, versus just over 20% of people in Larimer County. Weld County also had a significantly higher percentage of Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders — nearly 4% versus only 0.4% in Larimer County. The PIT Count data showed a slightly higher percentage of Black/African Americans, Native Americans, and people of other or multiple races experiencing homelessness in Larimer County. Ethnicity of Population by County over time (ACS 5 year estimates, end year shown) Year 20. 2019 2020 PIT 2022 ethnicity by county Year OO rci*Se' 0. 20% 40% 804�n 46 of Total Count Larimer 8046 County 1009, 090 Weld 40% 50% 46 of Total Count Race of Population by County over time (ACS S year estimates, end year shown) court,/ Year 201.3 2019 2020 PIT 2022 race by county Larimer Year Larimer 2022 0°h 20?5 404/6 60% 46 of Total Count ;L00'Yu 095 Weld 40% i0I0 %of Total Count 8096 10046 8095 1iJ. Ethnicity '; Missing Data IN Hispanic Non -Hispanic Race ▪ Native American ▪ Native Hawaiian or Otner Pacific Islander ▪ Black/African American Not elsewhere classified ▪ Missing Data al White 25 Point In Time Count 2022 — Race by County Native American Native Hawaiian 77.7% 6.6% 5.2% 0.4% 8.3% 1.8% 77.5% 5.5% 4.3% 3.8% 5.9% 3% Point In Time Count 2022 — Ethnicity by County I•�� 21.4% Hispanic Non -Hispanic issing Ethnicity Da 41.5% 76.8% 57.2% 1.8% 1.3 Chronic Homelessness Chronic homelessness is defined as living unsheltered and/or in an emergency shelter for a year or more, or having four or more episodes of homelessness totaling 12+ months in a three-year period, and having a disabling condition. There is a similar percentage of people experiencing chronic homelessness in both Larimer and Weld counties. Thirty-three percent of people surveyed in Weld County were identified as experiencing chronic homelessness in 2022, while Larimer County identified 34% of people experiencing chronic homelessness. CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS LARIMER COUNTY Chronic ■ Not Chronic CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS WELD COUNTY • ■ CHRONIC • NOT CHRONIC Note: The above figures only present survey results that yielded a definitive answer to the question. 26 Substance Use Disorder and Serious Mental Illness There is a relatively equal percentage of people with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or serious mental illness (SMI) in both Larimer and Weld counties (44.6% and 42.4%, respectively). Substance Use Disorder or Serious Mental Illness in Larimer County . Yes, SUD or SMI . No Substance Use Disorder or Serious Mental Illness in Weld County . Yes, SUD orSMI ➢No Note: The above figures only present survey results that yielded a definitive answer to the question. 27 APPENb9x C ohtke,.w CoeOhu.to Co C 2022 yoU&J-forne.Pzhshem, A Deeper Dive: Youth Homelessness and Vulnerability beyond the PIT Count Youth e ness verview A youth -specific count was not conducted in 2022. Because homeless youth were not specifically outreached to and counted, it is safe to assume that they are severely underrepresented in the sheltered data that was collected this year. Data previously collected reveals that homeless youth are constantly moving, making them difficult to capture in a sheltered count. Youth under the age of 17 have no shelter options, and 18 -year - olds often view shelters as dangerous and intimidating. Barriers that prevent youth from entering shelters include but are not limited to stigma/shame, transportation to shelters, and lack of youth -oriented shelter services. Homeless youth are often hidden and the true picture of youth homelessness is convoluted by different definitions of homelessness being used by different federal agencies. The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act defines homeless youth as "individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence," which includes the following living situations due to economic hardship: Children and youths who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds due to the lack of alternative adequate accommodations; are living in emergency or transitional shelters; or are abandoned in hospitals; Children and youths who have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings; Children and youths who are living in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings, substandard housing, bus or train stations, or similar settings; Migratory children (as such term is defined in section 1309 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965) who qualify as homeless for the purposes of this subtitle because the children are living in circumstances described above Substandard housing is defined as the unit having one or more critical defects, or a combination of intermediate defects in sufficient number or extent to require considerable repair or rebuilding. This includes but is not limited to housing that does not have indoor plumbing, does not have electricity or has inadequate or unsafe electrical service, or does not have a safe or adequate source of heat. When using the more inclusive Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act definition, per the Colorado Department of Education, there were 118 youth living in shelters or transitional housing, 226 unsheltered youth, and 321 unaccompanied youth grades K-12 in Larimer and Weld counties for the 2020-2021 school year. While this definition is more inclusive, it also is likely an undercount, since the available data focuses on students enrolled in school and homelessness often prevents school attendance. There are many youth in Northern Colorado who experience housing instability and have an unreliable source of shelter who are not included in sheltered PIT Counts. 28 APP€AID9X ti Nohilt.em, (:oQoh,ao CoC 2022 YowS,i.h9 9kwevteoktd Coud Combined Totals (Larimer & Weld Counties) TABLE 7: HIC Summary Total Year Round Beds Total Seasonal Beds Total Overflow Beds DV Beds Veteran Beds Youth Beds Emergency Shelter & Transitional Housing Emergency Shelter 416 124 11 86 37 0 Transitional Housing 93 0 0 0 0 2 Permanent Housing Permanent Supportive Housing 458 7 210 5 Rapid Re -Housing 270 71 39 0 Other Permanent Housing 29 Grand Total 1266 124 11 164 286 7 An interactive 2022 HIC Data Dashboard may be found here. )uoaaw Coeoh,udo CoC 2022 kowmh9 9rwe.it$ok9 Cobalt *organized by county and bed type* TABLE 8: HIC Summary by Program City (if Organization County Applicable) Name Project Name Bed Type Special Populat ion Year- Round Beds Total Seasonal Beds Overflow Beds Total Beds PIT Count Utilization Rate Both Volunteers of America VOA_SSVF Priority 2 RP_ES ES -Motel Voucher Veteran 21 21 21 100% Both Rocky Mountain Human Services RMHS_SSVF-RRH- CO505_RRH Rapid Re - Housing Veteran 1 1 1 100% Both Volunteers of America VOA_COR3_RRH Rapid Re - Housing 19 19 19 100% Both Volunteers of America VOA_SSVF Priority 2 RP_RRH Rapid Re - Housing Veteran 38 38 38 100% Both The Rural Collaborative for Homeless Youth RCHY_DOH Host Homes_TH Transitional Housing Youth 1 1 1 100% Larimer Loveland Alternatives to Violence ATV Loveland Safehouse Emergency Shelter DV 15 15 15 100% Larimer Fort Collins Catholic Charities CCD_Extended Stay_Larimer County_ES Emergency Shelter 47 47 33 70% Larimer Fort Collins Catholic Charities CCD_The Mission_Larimer County Overflow_ES Emergency Shelter 38 38 36 95% Larimer Loveland City of Loveland CL_Emergency Shelter_ES Emergency Shelter 0 22 22 22 100% Larimer Fort Collins Crossroads Safehouse Crossroads Safehouse Emergency Shelter DV 51 51 22 43% Larimer Estes Park Estes Valley Crisis Advocates My Sister's Place Emergency Shelter DV 9 9 0 0% Larimer Fort Collins Family Housing Network FHN_Emergency Shelter_ES Emergency Shelter 10 10 5 50% 3D TABLE 8: HIC Summary by Program, Continued County Larimer City (if Applicable) Fort Collins Organization Name Ft. Collins Rescue Mission Project Name FCRM_Shelter_ES Bed Type Emergency Shelter Special Populat ion Year- Round Beds 80 Total Seasonal Beds 40 Overflow Beds 11 Total Beds 131 PIT Count 131 Utilization Rate 100% Larimer Loveland House of Neighborly Service Family Promise Shelter Emergency Shelter 8 8 8 100% Larimer Fort Collins Latimer County Health District COVID Isolation Site Emergency Shelter COVID 33 33 8 24% Larimer Loveland Salvation Army Salvation Army Motel Voucher Program Emergency Shelter -Motel Voucher 8 8 8 100% Larimer Fort Collins Housing Catalyst HCAT_1 st Street SRO_PH Other Permanent Housing 13 13 13 100% Latimer Fort Collins Housing Catalyst HCAT_Myrtle SRO Other Permanent Housing 16 16 15 94% Larimer Loveland Alternatives to Violence TLC Permanent Supportive Housing (Formerly TH) Permanent Supportive Housing DV 7 7 7 100% Latimer Fort Collins Housing Catalyst HCAT_Mason Place_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 62 62 60 97% Latimer Fort Collins Housing Catalyst HCAT_Redtail_Non PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 20 20 20 100% Larimer Fort Collins Housing Catalyst HCAT_Redtail_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 25 25 25 100% Latimer Fort Collins Housing Catalyst HCAT_Redtail_VASH Permanent Supportive Housing Veteran 15 15 15 100% Latimer Housing Catalyst HCAT_VASH Vouchers Permanent Supportive Housing Veteran 174 174 174 100% TABLE 8: HIC Summa b Pro ram, Continued Year- Round Beds Total Seasonal Beds Overflow Beds Total Beds PIT Count Utilization Rate County City (if Applicable) Organization Project Name Bed Type Name Special Populat ion Larimer Loveland Loveland Housing Authority LHA_Youth PSH Permanent Supportive Housing Youth 5 5 4 80% Larimer Loveland Loveland Housing Authority VASH @ The Edge Permanent Supportive Housing Veteran 11 11 11 100% Larimer Summit Stone Health Partners SHP_DOH_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 15 15 15 100% Larimer Loveland Summit Stone Health Partners SHP_Loveland_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 8 8 7 88% Larimer Alternatives to Violence ATV_Northern Front Range_RRH Rapid Re- Housing DV 32 32 32 100% Larimer Crossroads Safehouse CSH_A Road to Home ESG_RRH Rapid Re- Housing DV 6 6 6 100% Larimer Crossroads Safehouse CSH_A Road to Home OVW_RRH Rapid Re- Housing DV 23 23 23 100% Larimer Family Housing Network FHN_ESGCV Rapid_RRH Rapid Re- Housing 35 35 35 100% Larimer Family Housing Network FHN_Next Step 2 Gen_RRH Rapid Re- Housing 4 4 4 100% Larimer Homeward Alliance HOME_ESGCV Rapid_RRH Rapid Re- Housing 41 41 41 100% Larimer Homeward Alliance HOME_FUSE_DOH Rapid Re- Housing 19 19 19 100% Larimer Fort Collins Family Housing Network FHN_Shetwood House_TH Transitional Housing 25 25 21 84% Larimer Loveland House of Neighborly Service Family Promise of Larimer County Bridge Housing Transitional Housing 17 17 17 100% Larimer The Matthews House TMH_Host Home Program_TH Transitional Housing Youth 1 1 1 100% 32 TABLE 8: HIC Summary by Program, Continued County City (if Applicable) Organization Name Project Name Bed Type Special Populat ion Year- Round Beds Total Seasonal Beds Overflow Beds Total Beds PIT Utilization Count Rate Larimer Fort Collins Catholic Charities HCHV/CERS-Catholic Charities VA Emergency Shelter Veteran 16 16 7 44% Weld Greeley A Woman's Place A Woman's Place Shelter Emergency Shelter DV 11 11 6 55% Weld Greeley Catholic Charities CCD_Guadalupe Emergency Shelter_Greeley_ESG Emergency Shelter 43 43 27 63% Weld Greeley Greeley Family House GFH_ESG_Emergenc y Shelter Emergency Shelter 22 22 22 100% Weld Greeley United Way of Weld County UWWC_Cold Weather Shelter_ES Emergency Shelter 0 62 62 55 89% Weld Greeley Catholic Charities CCD_Guadalupe Apartments Greeley_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 71 71 71 100% Weld North Range Behavioral Health NRBH_DOH_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 6 6 6 100% Weld North Range Behavioral Health NRBH_DOH_PSH 2 Permanent Supportive Housing 1 1 1 100% Weld Greeley North Range Behavioral Health NRBH_Harmony Way_PSH Permanent Supportive Housing 19 19 13 68% Weld A Woman's Place AWP_RRH Rapid Re - Housing DV 10 10 10 100% Weld Almost Home AHI_NoCo_ESGCV_R RH Rapid Re - Housing 17 17 17 100% Weld Greeley Family House GFH_ESG_RR Rapid Re - Housing 2 2 2 100% Weld Greeley Family House GFH_Next Step II_RR Rapid Re - Housing 4 4 4 100% Weld Greeley Family House GFH_NFR_RR Rapid Re - Housing 38 38 38 100% Weld Hope at Miracle House HMH_Emergency Shelter Rapid Re - Housing 4 4 4 100% 33 TABLE 8: HIC Summary by Program, Continued Special Year- Total City (if Organization Overflow Total PIT Utilization County Applicable) Name Project Name Bed Type Popular Round Seasonal Beds Beds Count Rate ion Beds Beds Weld Greeley Greeley Family House Camfield Corner Apartments Transitional Housing 25 25 25 100% Weld Greeley Jobs of Hope, Inc. JOBS_House of Hope_TH Transitional Housing 12 12 6 50% Weld Greeley North Range Behavioral Health NRBH Transitional Housing Program Transitional Housing 12 12 8 67% Total Year- Total Total round Seasonal Overflow 1266 124 1401 rage zation 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. Of course, besides water is the neighborhood push back concerning the location of low -and moderate - income housing. The plan is to work together with municipalities to develop strategies to provide education to residents about the fabric of a diverse neighborhood. These educational endeavors will be on going. 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, lead 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 officials 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 will pursue the development of a housing needs assessment to get a better grasp on affordable housing needs for the unincorporated areas of the county. Annual Action Plan 37 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 private 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 gathering 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 there is no 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 Annual Action Plan 38 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 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. Annual Action Plan 39 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 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 0 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. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 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 0 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 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. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 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 3 years. At this time, we do not receive HOME funds. OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 90.00% Annual Action Plan 40 2023 Home / 2020 News / Public Input Sought for County CDBG Program Public Input Sought for County CDBG Program Published on august 14, 2020 To help communities identify improvement projects through Weld County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, residents are encouraged to take a Citizen Needs Survey. The Citizen Needs Survey asks residents to identify any needs they see in the community or their own lives related to housing; public improvements such as street lighting, water systems and drainage problems; and public services such as transportation and access to services for older adults. Don Sandoval, CDBG Program Manager, will then take the needs identified to municipal meetings to discuss what improvements need to be made before municipalities can apply for program funds starting November 1, 2020. 'This survey allows the CDBG program manager to assess what needs are identified within communities by the residents in those communities," said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman. O E. WELD COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRAN! PROGRAM The Citizen Needs Survey is part of a section being added to Weld County Government's website for the CDBG program today. The new section explains what the CDBG program is, identifies its goals, as well as provides program resources, grant information and information on the different CDBG plans. 'This is going to be a great program for helping improve our communities and the lives of our residents," said Weld County CDBG Program Manager Don Sandoval. "The information provided on the county's website will serve as an educational tool to ensure residents have a voice in the program and its outcomes." Weld County's CDBG program will be funded through an entitlement allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. An entitlement allocation is given to counties considered to be urban — meaning a population of 200,000 or more. Weld County has more than 300,000 residents. Allocation for the county is expected to be received in early 2021, at an annual estimated entitlement of approximately $1 million. In June, the county secured Intergovernmental Agreements (IGAs) with 25 of its municipalities to implement community improvement projects and allocate program funds accordingly. In prior years, individual municipalities or the county had to apply for a CDBG grant from DOLA for a specific project. Projects may include improvements to and implementation of water systems, streets, community centers, food banks, shelters, health clinics, etc. To take the Citizen Needs Survey and learn more about Weld County's CDBG program, visit https://www.weldgov.com/government/cdbg_weld_county. Tagged as: Improvement Works Social Media Posts 0 tip) facebooic X F a C S facebook.com/photo/?fbid=583030087340754&set=pb.100059013335333.-2207520000. O � 0090 PROGRAM NEEDS YOUR FEEDBACK P Type here to search B V o* L >Vr St Q © i O *gn40 N• 60 Weld County Government June 12 at 10.02 AM 0 Weld County's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program staff want to hear residents thoughts on the 2023 Annual Action Plan and the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). Staff is looking to see if the action plan for this year serves the national objectives of benefiting low - and moderate -income individuals, and if the program met funding goals of improving access to services, facilities, infrastructure and/or housing preservation for homeowners in 2022. View the 2023 Annual Action Plan and the 2022 CAPER at https://www.weld.gov/.../Community- Development-Block-Grant. After reviewing the plan, share your opinions by emailing erelford@weld.gov by 5 p.m. on Sunday. June 25, 2023. See less 41 Write a comment... v ••• Attachments Citizen Participation Comments Community Needs Comments For 2023-24 Annual Action Plan From: Jediah Cummins <jediah.cummins@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2023 10:20 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Subject: Weld County CDBG Comments Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. All, I am emailing some ideas for CDBG improvements in Weld County. Name: Jediah Cummins A resident of Greeley Improvements to Pedestrian flow near JBS plant including safe options to park and walk to the factory near 8th Ave & H Street. Also, more transportation options in the county to allow folks to get from smaller towns/cities for jobs, groceries, shopping, etc. This would improve access and equity for low -moderate -income folks in the county. I appreciate the current focus of CDBG funding Jediah Cummins jediah.cummins@gmail.com From: Brenda Hoff <susieghoff@yahoo.com> Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2023 9:34 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Subject: CDGB ideas for older Greeley neighborhoods Annual Action Plan 41 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. I am Brenda Hoff, I live on 12th Street in Greeley, an older neighborhood. I believe that a need for our area is to have all alleys properly paved (including the private area up to the garages or drives) and to put speed bumps or dips on all streets that lead to and from the schools in the area. The proper paving of the alleys would control the dirt and dust and help with respiratory health. The placement of speed bumps and/or dips on all streets used as transport to/from the schools would cut down on the dangerous speeds by parents dropping off and picking up children and provide a safer environment for our children and families who walk in the neighborhood. I also think that there could be more festivals or "sanctioned" block parties to help connect the citizens in the neighborhood and to celebrate the diversity of the changing population in our city of increasing immigration. Thank you. I hope that the results of the suggestions will be publicized and timelines and funding told to the citizens of the county. Brenda Hoff Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android Annual Action Plan 42 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket #: 2023-50 Hearing Date: Monday, June 12, 2023 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 2023 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 has received $1,177,685 for 2023. 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 June 12, 2023, 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 2023-24 Annual Action Plan through the CDBG program. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m., on June 11, 2023, 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. 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@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: May 24, 2023 Published: May 26, 2023 in the Greeley Tribune OF THE COMMUNITY DECIIEL�MENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket #: Z023.50 Nearbip Gate Monday, June 12, 1123 Hearing 11me: 9:00 a.m. Weld COUnty pIqnS tO 5UbmR an Annual Action Plan t0 rig; he U.5. pope rev of H slop end Urban Developpmmeent ((HUD) In oor�der thee,.. Community pp.evelopmeht clock erranR ena) Endtih- ment funds. The pubtk is Invited to twmmant about th0 needs of tltC Cavity to help devalgp 1023 Ann t Action Dian. Tho devetbpsoaasyot atepy to ad rcss tb.gne f 1he�Co nyy unity and The YY e U.S. Who➢ tram p,+ Tended ld 86 fps rtnnt Met% of the foUowlnp national MyOcdv.s: pNnN Ily bon @tit law• and mOdhrate• inMmO p.r50n5•, Pr'O�ent elimi- nate slums end bNophht and address an urgent need a County has received SI 177.185 far 2D23. A! least 70% of th. COBG Arent funds recelm by Weld County must prlrrcipally ban t low• and moderate•hteotrre peroons. CDHO funds are Intended to provide decent housing suitable ilv In0 environments and economic Opoortunitl.s gprin iris fOr low• and moderaM•ineome persons through publk fad t and fnlrastr ari h{�nwovements, housing preservation, and ecaiomie/job devefOpmeM. SinkiriheiPiNo'neare l boheld at 9:00 a.m. on June 12. 2023, at thelstraUon 8ultdkip. 1150 0Street, Greeley,obtain CRizen viewx end tonospond to pro- rclato to; Communf>fy development an� h0ustnp needs. IncludJnp the needs of ow and moderate• ne.me persons. as well as other needs in the community that mioht be addressed In t 0 2023.24 Annual AMibn Pion through the C program. WrittM comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p m, on tune 11 2023, In d:. ofRce of Clerk to th. 6oaW. totatetl at 1t5d O Street. Greeleeyy, CWor o 80631. Oral end written t anments will be eo f i r0o and added to the Dlan aa0cument pprri1or to submittal t0 fNO. E•mell messages soot ro an IndlVlduai COmmissdoner may not be inolDu�d+ed In the cos. Rle. To BIPt.asa send a ooDy Oo 9aslckwolapov,�ma into me case intriaNatECOL e Americans with Olsabilities Act, If spea re ulred in order fortyhou to parti0ipate tothte day of thehkaarinp. Board's Omce at Elizabeth Relford, Weld County CDBG Program Manager Dated: May 24, 2023 Published: May 2b, 2023 in the Greeley Tribune - 1978698 Prairie Mountain Media, LLC PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT County of Weld State of Colorado The undersigned, Aoent , 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 Gree/ey 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 fora legal newspaper under Colo. Rev. Stat. 2470-103. 3. The notice that is attached hereto is a true copy, published In the Greeley Tribune in Weld County on the following date(s): May 2fi, 2023 Signature Account: Ad Number: Fee: 1121171 1978698 $30.00 SHAYLA NAJERA NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20174031965 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket #: 2023-54 Hearing Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m. Weld County plans to submit a 2023 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 on the use of funds to help develop the 2023 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 has received $1,177,685 for 2023. 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 July 19, 2023, 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 2023 Annual Action Plan and its proposed use of the 2023 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 July 18, 2023, 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@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, during 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. Elizabeth Relford, Weld County CDBG Program Manager Dated: June 8, 2023 Published: June 16, 2023, in the Greeley Tribune There were no comments received at the public hearing. Annual Action Plan 43 2023 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) NOTICE OF MraIIC xEAa1NG OF THE COMMUNITY DEYELOfMRENT BIOCK ORANT (CDBG) 2023 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Dotket #: 2023-54 Hearing Ostr. Wednesday, lulY 19, 2023 Neadap Time: 9:00 a.m. Weld county Wens to submit a 2023 Annual Action Plan to rho U. S. Dopartment of tfousTnp ami Urban povetODmmd (HUO) in or- der receive Commun�y Development Block Omni tCDeC>) EnN- Dement funds The public is (nutted to common! on the use of (ands to f develop tt�e 2023 Annear Action Plan. The Plan is a lyear an that1dentifles reads of the community and develops a to address the roods of the County. The US. p�p�rtment of Housing and Urban t7evdopmcnt tHUO has outltnad three t3) dear nationef obk 1v to be a try the CDBG program. Protects funded with ODBG funds must address one of the idlowinp national ob)ectivess prindptdiY ben• o0t low- and moderate• income perSalnfi prevent and/or eKmF naM slums and b0 • and address an t need. The t:ouraKny� funds receivdesd by WId �tv must pridcipa3yf �t�ow d m rate•income persons. CDBG /ands are iNended to provide docent housing, sulta6te liv- ing onWronments, and economic oppppo�nrtuuNoes, print pally for tow• and moderete income persons through pubic f i and Irdrastructure tm rlmbts tuwsinp preservation, and economicAob tleve KtiadvsizsgetiviiiiTenyiNge, will be held at 9�0 a.m. on July 19, 2023, at themtntstratlon Butldtnp. 1150 O Street, Greeley.to obtain citlsen Wows ami to respond top e,ons related to: Prrigging2/227:Fg11 23 Annual Acuon Plan and its proposed23 CDBG funds for infrastructureblic facilities, public services, housingeneral grant administration. Written comments are also weleomo and must be received by 5:00 P•m on July t& 2023, in the OfOce of th0 Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley. Cobrado 60631. Oral and writ- umontprior io Wmit�tal to MUapEnmfl mae�po�s sci�t�oendkMl- Wdual Commissioner may not be included in the case Oie To en• w a inclusion of your email corteseondence Into the ease file, please send a copy to c ov. ifeafaleatiliget plan aro avai�aabb o at Mtps://www.weld.:ounty-Proprams/�ommunityDevelopment- the Ofitee of rho Clerk ro rho Board, 1150 0lorado 80631. during regular o to trours. ingnitillsnanh Disabbilities Act, it ospecial h ro gfeuBoard's �Olftce at Elizabeth Relford, Weld County CDBG Program Manager heeds June 8, 2023 Published: June 16, 2023, in the Greeley Tribune - 1992963 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 fora legal newspaper under Colo. Rev. Stat. 2470-103. 3. The notice that Is attached hereto is a true copy, published in the Greeley Tribune in Weld County on the following date(s): Jun 16, 2023 A4,06_ \ Subscribed and sworn to me before me this��, UM. JUN. d'1 !1// •d")'1 SHAYLA NAJERA NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20174031985 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025 (SEAL) Account: Ad Number: Fee: 1121171 1982983 $32.50 Hello