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Home My WebLink About20232176.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR HIGH PLAINS BOULEVARD DESIGN -BUILD PROJECT (AUGUST CYCLE - TIER II) AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Grant Application for the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program for High Plains Boulevard Design -Build Project (August Cycle — Tier II) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Grant Application for the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program for High Plains Boulevard Design -Build Project (August Cycle — Tier II) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said application. cc: Qa1(Cs /ER) ACT(cr/GD) 07/31/2.3 2023-2176 EG0081 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR HIGH PLAINS BOULEVARD DESIGN -BUILD PROJECT (AUGUST CYCLE — TIER II) PAGE2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of July, A.D., 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dedeo W, .. o;4. Weld County Clerk to the Board B Deputy Clerk to the Boa APP ED ounty orney Date of signature: 07 /3l /2- man, Chair Perry Buy', Pro-Tem Sco t K. James evin D. Ross 257,-4.1‘ Lori Saine 2023-2176 EG0081 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: iVitte-i--77AtAtt frky &Az° 54ffee imA5 Kevin Ross Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:29 AM Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose Elizabeth Relford CTB Application Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1St. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1St for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin gamin/ eiro60 Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) - A�rcve fo p at Do La- A 6r4c-N. Buck Freeman YES • James r eau NO Ross Saine ppm 113t(23 1. 1 2023-2176 7/31 EGI�O�SI Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approve Mike Freeman Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:37 AM Perry Buck Kevin Ross; Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose; Elizabeth Relford Re: CTB Application cant� frnm myI iPhnna V On Jul 26, 2023, at 10:32 AM, Perry Buck <pbuck@weld.gov>wrote: I approve Perry L Buck Weld County Commissioner at Large Weld County 1150 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-4206 (Work) 970 573 2377 (Cell) <image001.jpg> Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:29 AM To: Commissioners <COMMISSIONERS@co.weld.co.us>; Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>; Ryan Rose <rrose@weld.gov> Cc: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Subject: CTB Application Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1St. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1" for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good with it. ** Sent from my iPhone ** Scott James Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:30 AM Kevin Ross Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose; Elizabeth Relford Re: CTB Application Scott K. James Weld County Commissioner, District 2 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 970.336.7204 (Office) 970.381.7496 (Cell) Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. On Jul 26, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>wrote: Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1St. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1st for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin Xe-t)ftitt Mnotk Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) 1 Application Viewer COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Division of Local Government FY 2024 Cycle 23-11 EIAF Tier I/Tier II and Special Initiatives Funding Application Local Government/Organization: Weld County Status: Partially Complete Filed On: 2023-07-26T16:25:26 Filed By: GRANTS WEB Reviewed On: Reviewed By: Reviewer Notes: Application Overview You are required to work with your Regional Manager prior to completing your application. The DOLA Grants Portal will only be opened for your community to apply upon approval from your Regional Manager. The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program was created to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the states share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally -owned land. The creation of the fund is outlined in C.R.S. 34-63-102 (Federal Mineral Lease) and C.R.S. 39-29-110 (Severance). Grant dollars are to be awarded for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and for the provision of services by political subdivisions. Requests in this Cycle 23-11 may be for: EIAF Tier I: up to $200,000 with a 1:1 match EIAF Tier II: over $200,001 and up to $1,000,000 with a 1:1 match Climate Resilience Challenge: up to $5,000,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning Main Street LIVE: up to $1,500,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning More Housing Now & Land Use Initiative: up to $2,000,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning Tier I award notifications are anticipated in early October. All other application presentations are scheduled for late October 2023 with funding decisions anticipated in early November 2023. For more information and additional documentation on the EIAF program including the three special initiatives, please go to the program website at https://dlg.colorado.gov/energy-mineral-impact-assistance A. APPLICANT/CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Local Government/Organization: Weld County In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, select the other participating eligible organizations: 2. Principal Representative: (In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, principal representative of the lead organization.) Honorific: Commissioner First Name: Mike Middle Name: Last Name: Freeman Suffix: Role: Chief Elected https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12776&jfwid=EiMDyFrj-2WNAOcjEzHAimlusnp6[ 111c6YXkCXO3:0I7/28/2023 4:33:52 PMJ Application Viewer Mailing Address: 1150 O Street Address 2: City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80550 Phone #: 970-400-4200 Email Address: BOCC-Contracts@weldgov.com 3. Responsible Administrator (will receive all mailings) for the Application: Honorific: First Name: Chris Middle Name: Last Name: D'Ovidio Suffix: Role: Responsible Administrator Mailing Address: 1150 O Street Address 2: City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80550 Phone #: 970-400-4200 Email Address: cdovidio@weld.gov B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION Please provide contact information for the chief elected official. a. Name In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" political subdivision. Commissioner Mike Freeman b. Title Chair c. Street Address 1150 O Street d. City Greeley e. State Please use the two -letter abbreviation CO f. Zip 80550 g. Phone Use xxx-xxx-xxxx format 970-400-4200 https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12776&jfwid=EiM1)vFrj-2WNAOcjEz lAimlusnp61-111c6YXkCXO3:0(7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM J Application Viewer h. Email Address BOCC -Contracts®weldgov. corn C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a. What funding opportunity are you applying for? Select from drop down menu EIAF Tier II b. Project Title Begin the project name with your community name. Example: "Monte Vista Project Name", "Lincoln County Project Name". High Plains Boulevard Design -Build Project c. Amount requested The amount requested should equal the Grant Request Total line in the project budget attached in Section M. 1,000,000 d. Matching Funds 9,451,520 e. For public potable water and public wastewater projects only Are you willing to discuss any portion of your match being a DOLA loan (5% interest Et up to a 20 -year term)? No e.1 If yes, please enter total loan amount requested e.2 Desired term of loan f. Describe the problem, opportunity or challenge that resulted in the request (1,000 character limit) MEI There are limited transportation options adjacent to 1-25 between CO 66 and CO 56. High Plains Boulevard will behave as a parallel arterial corridor to help facilitate traffic on the east side of 1-25. Weld County Road 7 already functions in this capacity on the west side. The 1-25 parallel arterial study was developed in 2003. It was refreshed in 2020 and renamed the High Plains Boulevard Corridor. There is only a small portion of this corridor remaining in Weld County's jurisdiction from CR 32 to CR 34 (approximately 1 mile). g. Describe the project scope of work Describe the various tasks involved in the project including specific data such as quantities, mileage, square feet, linear ft. etc., as well as specific project location within the city and/or county etc. If this is a broadband planning or middle mile implementation project, describe how it supports last mile expansion. Please be specific to the project. (1,000 character limit) Weld County would like to partner with DOLA on a design -build project that constructs one -mile of a two lane road from WCR 32 to WCR 34. There is a sense of urgency on this project because northern Colorado is hopeful to receive funding to construct 1-25, segment 5 improvements adjacent to this future roadway. High Plains Boulevard would help serve as a detour route for this major construction project. There are limited travel options on the east side of 1-25, so existing routes are very congested with the current construction projects. h. Will the project be undertaken in a wetlands or flood hazard area? No h.1 List flood plain maps/studies reviewed. Describe alternatives considered. (500 character limit) https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12776&jfwid=EiMDyFrj-2WNAOcjEz1-IAJmlusnp61111 c6YXkCXO3:0I7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM) Application Viewer i. Local priority If more than one application from the same government (1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.) 1 j. Supporting documents Upload any supporting documents (studies, plans, preliminary reports, schedules, letters of support, etc.) as a single PDF document. nipa-access-control-plan-map exhibit-051320.pdf D. DEMONSTRATION OF NEED The statutory purpose of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance program is to provide financial assistance to "political subdivisions socially or economically impacted by the development, processing or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels." a. Demonstration of need Why is the project needed at this time? (1,000 character limit) This project is needed to help alleviate existing traffic congestion between CO 66 and CO 56. High Plains Boulevard will allow CDOT to eliminate the frontage road along 1-25 segment, 5 to use for construction of a managed lane, so adjacent landowners continue to have access to their properties. CDOT has provided a letter of support (SBAR) to their management explaining the benefits of this future corridor. b. Does this project address the stated need? Does this project, as identified in this application, completely address the stated need? If not, please cescribe additional work or phases and the estimated timeframe. Do you anticipate requesting Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds for future phases? (1 ,000 character limit) Yes, this project will offer more transportation options for one of the fastest growing counties in the state. c. What are the consequences if the project is not awarded funds? (500 character limit) If DOLA doesn't wish to partner with Weld County on this project, we hope you can partner with us on the second phase of the WCR 77 improvements. E. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES a. Describe the expected measurable outcomes How will the project enhance the livability* of your region, county, city, town or community? Examples would include constructing a new water plant to eliminate an unsafe drinking water system and provide safe and reliable drinking water; the construction of a new community center that would provide expanded community services, or projects achieving goals regarding energy conservation, community heritage, economic development/diversification, traffic congestion, etc. *(Livability means increasing the value and/or benefit in the areas that are commonly linked in community development such as jobs, housing, transportation, education, hazard mitigation, health and environment) (1 ,000 character limit) This project will have a significant impact on the surrounding communities by reducing congestion and greenhouse gases currently created by vehicle emissions in the region. F. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Applications will be reviewed based on the project's potential to transform both the state and local community's energy portfolio, including considerations of additional renewable energy capacity and/or project type, the energy makeup of the local utility, and historic renewable energy adoption. a. Energy efficiency Will this project implement improved energy efficiencies or a strategy that could result in a reduction of the community carbon footprint, increased conservation of energy, or does it capitalize on renewable energy technology? https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12776&j fwid=EiMDyFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp6l-111 c6YXkCXO3:0I7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM J Application Viewer Yes a.1 If yes, please describe. (500 character limit) This project will help reduce the carbon footprint currently created by the greenhouse gas emissions due to the significant amount of vehicle congestion in the area. Weld County will promote energy efficient strategies during construction activies. a.2 If no, please explain. (500 characters) b. For energy efficiency and building electrification projects How much will the project reduce electricity demand per year in kilowatt hours (kWh)? (enter amount) b.1 How much will the project reduce natural gas use per year in therms? (enter amount) b.2 How much will the project reduce other fuel type usage per year? Please name the fuel type (diesel, propane, etc.) and list the estimated annual reduction. (500 character limit) c. Renewable and Clean Energy planning and implementation projects Applications must assess the current needs of the community and help move the community or region towards 1000 renewable energy and/or increased climate resilience. Renewable energy projects should be part of a community climate action and/or sustainability plan that transitions the current dependence on fossil fuels toward renewable, clean energy sources. If there is a renewable energy component to your project, please answer the questions below. Projects should advance the 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 goal utilizing specific, measurable outcomes including: energy reduction over baseline (energy efficiency), energy offset over baseline (renewable energy generation) and greenhouse gas reduction over baseline. What type of technology does the project include? (Select all that apply) c.1 If other is selected above, please describe (150 character limit) c.2 What electric utility serves the project area? Example: Platte River Power Authority. (100 character limit) c.3 How much is the project estimated to save per year in utility costs? (enter dollar amount) c.4 For solar and hydro -electric projects How many kilowatts (kW) of generation capacity will be added from your project? (enter amount) G. POPULATION Et LOCAL EFFORT a. Current population Current/most recent conservation trust fund/lottery distribution estimate, Colorado State Demographer estimate, or a projection based on the communities percentage of overall county population is acceptable. 331,282 b. Five year population projection 370,053 c. Relationship to community goals Please describe if the project is identified in the applicant's budget or a jurisdictionally approved plan (e.g. capital improvement plan, equipment replacement plan. comprehensive plan. utility plan. road maintenance and improvement plan or other local or regional MEV https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseVicw.jsf?id=12776&j f wid=EiMDyFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp61111 c6YXkCXO3:0[7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM] Application Viewer strategic management or planning document)? (500 character limit) As part of Public Works CIP, the capital project will be funded from the Public Works General Fund. d. Why can't this project be funded locally? (500 character limit) For this project to occur, it will require the partnership of many organizations, including but not limited to, DOLA, CDOT, Mead and Weld County. e. Has this project been deferred because of lack of local funding? If so, how long? (500 character limit) This project hasn't been deferred because it is new. f. Explain the origin and status of your local cash match (Note: Whenever possible, local government cash match is on a dollar for dollar match to the award amount.). Are the local matching funds committed or pending? If pending, when will the status of those funds shift from pending to committed? If funding is awarded and in -kind contributions are included in the project budget, detailed tracking of in -kind will be required. (500 character limit) Weld County will use Public Works General Fund dollars to pay for the project. We are committed to any local overmatch funds that may result in unexpected site conditions. g. Community partners What other community entities, organizations, or stakeholders recognize the value of this project and are collaborating with you to achieve increased livability of the community? Please describe how you and your partners are addressing problems across multiple sectors (community, economic, housing, natural resources, etc.) through this project. (1,000 character limit) Besides DOLA, we will partner with CDOT and the Town of Mead to ensure this is a collaborative effort for the region. h. Tax rate, usage charges, or fees Have applicant tax rates, user charges or fees been reviewed recently to address funding for the proposed project? N/A h.1 Tax rate or usage charge modifications If the tax rate, user charges or fees were modified, what was the modification and when did this change occur? (500 character limit) H. READINESS a. If awarded funds, when can the project begin? (Months) Tier I awards are made in October with contracts expected in January 2024. Tier II, Climate Resilience Challenge, Main Street LIVE and More Housing Now Et Land Use Initiative awards are made in November with contracts expected in February 2024. Within 3 months b. What is the timeframe for project completion? 12-24 months c. If design or engineering is a component of this project, select the percentage of completion. 0% - not started d. How were project cost estimates determined? How did the applicant develop project cost estimates? (500 character limit) OMNI This will be a contracted design -build project managed by Weld County. The cost estimate was created by the County Engineer with experience on design -build projects. Weld County has history and experience in design -build partnerships with DOLA. We managed a $100M DB, which DOLA contributed $9M. https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationRcsponseVicw.jsf`?id=12776&jfwid=EiMDyFrj-2WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp61 II l c6YXkCXO3:0(7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM Application Viewer d.1 Is the project supported by bids, professional estimates or other credible information? Yes d.1.i Bids/estimates Please attach a copy of any supporting documents. (PDF Document) e. Are any Local, State or Federal permits required before the project can proceed? If yes, please describe and note the status of permit acquisition. (500 character limit) f. State or National historic registry designation Is the project on a State or National registered historic building, structure, site, or district? No f.1 State or National historic registry number If the project is on the State or National registry, please provide the registry number. DOLA may need to seek a determination of effect from History Colorado and the State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. f.2 Historical, archaeological, or cultural significance. Please describe how the project will affect historical, archaeological, or cultural significance of the building, structure, site or district. (500 character limit) f.3 Attach supporting documents (if applicable) If on a State or National Register, please upload color photos of the project work areas and a detailed written description of work proposed. The photos and description should include details beyond the general scope of work described above. (Upload photos and description as a single combined PDF document) I. ENERGY Et MINERAL RELATIONSHIP a. Community energy or mineral impact Describe how the community is. has been. or will be impacted by the development. production. or conversion of energy and mineral resources. For example: -Heavy truck traffic directly related to energy development is impacting County Road X. or -there are X number of oil and gas wells. storage facilities. transfer stations. etc. in the municipal or county boundaries or a legacy of energy extraction has resulted in environmental issues in the area. or finally, the closure of energy production facilities is impacting the community (500 character limit) Weld County is the #1 oil and gas producing county in the State of Colorado and therefore by default is the most impacted county. The majority of the county's traffic impacts directly result from heavy truck traffic related to the oil and gas industry. While this arterial corridor doesn't currently exist, a traffic model was prepared for forecasting 2040 volumes at 38,000 vehicles per day (vpd). J. RESILIENCY CRITERIA The Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program is required to integrate resilience criteria into the program. By bringing resiliency considerations into project planning and implementation, projects should be better poised to benefit a number of sectors (economy, health, infrastructure, etc.), minimize long-term risks, and anticipate or be better prepared to respond to changing conditions faced by Colorado communities. For clarification or further guidance on how the Resiliency Criteria can be incorporated into projects, visit the Resiliency Prioritization Criteria section of the Colorado Resiliency Playbook. The Colorado Resiliency Framework site can also be used to develop a focused approach to incorporate these measures into all, or most projects. Below, please select Yes/No for all of the criteria that can be considered to apply to your project. Project scoring for these criteria is based on whether or not the project proposes to incorporate these long-term resiliency measures into the planning, development and implementation of the project. https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=I2776&jfwid=EiMI)yFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp6HlIc6YXkCXO3:0f 7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM I Application Viewer a. Adaptive capacity Yes a.1 Adaptive capacity Briefly describe how this project includes flexible and adaptable measures that consider future unknowns of changing climate, economic, or social conditions. (500 character limit) This project has been vetted through a significant public stakeholder process and will help the future climate, economic and social conditions for the region. b. Co -benefits Yes b.1 Co -benefits Briefly describe how this project provides solutions that address problems across multiple sectors including the community. economic. health and social. housing. infrastructure. and watersheds and natural resources sectors to create maximum benefit. (500 character limit) This development of this corridor will improve air quality, which will improve the health conditions for residents in the area. c. Risk reduction Yes c.1 Risk reduction Briefly describe how this project reduces risk and vulnerability to people, infrastructure, and natural systems. (500 character limit) This infrastructure project provides resiliency options for the regional transportation network. d. Long-term and sustainable Yes d.1 Long-term and sustainable Briefly describe how this project will be able to be maintained by the community over its lifetime. reduces environmental impacts and is an investment that will last for generations. The project looks to the future and creates long-term gains for the community. (500 character limit) This entire corridor has been evaluated for environmental impacts and reports have been created on how to avoid or mitigate any environmental impacts to the area. This project is a long-term improvement for the existing and future residents. e. Mitigates climate change Yes e.1 Mitigates climate change Briefly describe how the project includes renewable energy components and other solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change as much as possible and move the community or region towards 100% renewable energy. (500 character limit) This corridor will mitigate climate change by reducing congestion and vehicle idling from vehicle emission increases, which are contributing factors to ozone. f. Socially equitable Yes f.1 Socially equitable Briefly describe how this project solution is inclusive of and addresses the needs of populations and community groups that have been or are disproportionately and negatively impacted by disasters. including social and economic shocks and stressors. The project addresses inequities, removes barriers. and benefits these populations by equitably distributing project - related benefits and providing access or meeting functional needs. (500 character limit) https://dola.colorado.gov/...a1/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12776&jfwid=EiM 1)yFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp61111 c6YXkCXO3 :017/28/2023 4:33:52 PM I Application Viewer This project will help with microtransit options and help reduce inequities created by the 1-25 corridor. K. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE REGULATION PROJECTS ONLY a. Is this application for a comprehensive plan or land use regulation project? If no, proceed to Section L. No b. Affirm required elements for Comprehensive Plan The State of Colorado requires local governments to adopt Comprehensive (Master) Plans per C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and 31- 23-206 (for municipalities). When funding comprehensive plans, DOLA requires that the following project components be included in the scope of work: • An inclusive community outreach and engagement plan to ensure participation from underrepresented groups. • The plan must assess and address housing needs of current and future residents at all levels of affordability. It must include locally -appropriate goals, strategies, and actions to promote affordable housing development. This work must use the best available data (e.g., State Demography Office data or a recent housing needs assessment). When it comes time to consider implementation strategies, jurisdictions may find the Strong Communities list of Land Use Best Practices helpful in this work. • Risks of natural and human -caused hazards to life, property, and public resources, and consideration of their impact to vulnerable communities. Include goals, strategies, and/or actions to address and mitigate these hazards (must identify and address all potential hazards as described in the county Hazard Mitigation Plan). Communities may find DOLAs Planning for Hazards guide helpful in this work. • In the spirit of the states goal to engage with disproportionately impacted communities (C.R.S. 24-4-109), the plan must use an environmental justice lens, particularly when it comes to the impacts of hazards, resources, and amenities to promote equitable outcomes. • The plan must address the community water supply and water quality goals. Per C.R.S. 31-23-206(1)(d) and 30-28-106(3)(a) (IV), the community must: • Consult and coordinate with local water provider(s), • Include water conservation policies, and • Identify in the plan water supplies and facilities sufficient to meet public and private infrastructure needs reasonably anticipated or identified in the planning process. Within the first six months of receiving the grant, awardees must submit a self -assessment, such as the Colorado Growing Water Smart: Community Self -Assessment, to include water supply and demand status and trends, existing water conservation and efficiency goals and policies. Consult the DOLA Land Use and Water Planner before or immediately following award for free technical assistance. • The plan must include an action plan that prioritizes actions necessary to implement the plan, creates a timeline for implementation, and assigns responsibility for actions. • And, for municipalities only, a plan for three miles outside municipal boundaries, also known as the three mile plan, per C.R.S. 31-12-105(1)(e)(I). The department strongly encourages the following: • Land use code updates: Because the land use code implements a comprehensive plan, a land use code update is strongly recommended to immediately follow a comprehensive plan update. • Policies and strategies in the comprehensive plan and land use code to plan for the aging demographic of the community. • Policies and strategies to address energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the use of renewable energy sources where applicable. • Intergovernmental agreement(s) (IGA) with neighboring jurisdiction(s) to cooperatively plan for areas of mutual interest (e.g., three-mile areas). In addition, the IGA will address how infrastructure will be provided or upgraded and maintained in areas of mutual interest and engage major service providers/special districts, as applicable. We agree to include the Department of Local Affairs required elements for Comprehensive (Master) Plans as identified above in addition to C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and 31-23-206 (for municipalities) in the project scope of work. No https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponscView.jsf?id=12776&jfwid=EiMDyFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp6H1Ic6YXkCXO3:0(7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM Application Viewer b.1 If no, explain why the required elements will not be included in your project scope of work. For example, recently completed tasks or plans listed above would be incorporated into the comprehensive plan by reference. (500 character limit) L. HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (HPCP) COMPLIANCE IMINI For new facilities, additions and renovation projects only. NOTE: If your project will use 25% or more in state funds, then some form of HPCP compliance most likely applies to your project. Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 24-30-1305.5) requires all new facilities, additions, and renovation projects that meet all of the following criteria to conform with the High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) adopted by the Office of the State Architect if: • The project receives 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases, if applicable); and • The new facility, addition, or renovation project contains 5,000 or more gross square feet (NOTE: this includes all phases of project work, e.g., if one phase covers 3,000 square feet and another covers 2,000 square feet then each phase must comply, however, square footage not conditioned for human occupancy, such as an equipment shed, is excluded); and • The building includes or will include an HVAC system; and • Only in the case of a renovation project, the cost of the renovation exceeds 25% of the current value of the property. Projects that meet the above criteria are required to complete and submit the DOLA checklist. Please visit DOLA's HPCP web page at High Performance Certification or contact your DOLA Regional Manager. a. HPCP applicability Is the applicant seeking 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases, if applicable)? a.1 If yes, complete the remainder of this section. a.2 If no, the project does not meet the HPCP requirements and the DOLA checklist does not need to be completed and proceed to Section M. No b. HVAC details Please select the type of HVAC system for this project. N/A c. Project type Please select the type of construction project. NA c.1 Square footage in excess of 5,000 square feet Is the building square footage (new construction and/or renovation) 5,000 SF or more? No c.2 Building square footage What is the building square footage; indicate whether the square footage is new, renovation, or both? (500 character limit) d. For renovation projects only, does the cost exceed 25% of the current value of the property? No d.1. What is the current property value? Current property value is determined on the assessed or appraised value. d.2 What is the total project cost for the renovations? e. Does this project meet the HPCP criteria? hops://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponscView jsf?id=12776&jtwid=EiMI)yFrj-2WNAOcjEz11AJmlusnp6lIllc6YXkCXO3:0[7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM] Application Viewer If you answered to questions a and b, then your project likely meets the HPCP applicability criteria and you must complete the HPCP registration form and preliminary checklist and upload below. (See the DOLA HPCP web page for registration and checklist form.) No e.1 HPCP registration form and checklist Please upload the HPCP registration and checklist form from https://cdola.colorado.gov/high-performance-certification- program in an Excel format. f. Third party verification Have you included any costs in the budget for this grant application for third party verification to comply with the High Performance Certification Program? No f.1 Third party verification cost If you answered yes above, please specify the estimated cost for third party verification/certification. (500 character limit) f.2 Third party verification resources Will you need assistance locating resources, third party consultants, or technical assistance for HPCP third party verification requirements, preparing cost estimates, or otherwise complying with the HPCP? No f.2.i Third party verification resources required If you answered yes above, please describe the type of resource identification assistance you need. (500 character limit) M. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CURRENT YEAR) Et BUDGET Please download and complete an Applicant Financials Et Budget Template with the lead agency information as well as any co -applicants on this application. The Applicant Financials Template is on the DOLA website under Forms and Resources tab at https: / /cdola.colorado.gov / funding-programs/energy/mineral-impact-assistance-fund-grant-eiaf. a. Financial Information Upload Please upload the completed Project Financials Et Budget in an Excel format and name it: <Organization>Financials.xls. Example: "LincolnCountyFinancials. xls" N. TABOR COMPLIANCE a. Voter authorization Does the applicant jurisdiction have voter authorization to receive and expend state grants without regard to TABOR spending limitations? No a.1 If yes, please explain (500 character limit) Alt Weld County ad valorem tax levies for county purposes, when applied to the total valuation for assessment of the county, shall be reduced so as to prohibit the levying of a greater amount of tax revenue than was levied from ad valorem taxation in the preceding year plus five percent (5%) except to provide for the payment of bonds and interest thereon. a.2 If no, please respond below. If no. would receipt of these grant funds, if awarded, result in the local government exceeding revenue limitations,. prompting a refund? https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12776&jfwid=EiMDyFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp6H11 c6YXkCXO3:0[7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM] Application Viewer No b. Affirm Local Government Attorney has confirmed this TABOR statement Yes 0. OFFICIAL ACTION a. Date of official Board, Council or Commission action Enter the date that this application was approved for submission to DOLA by the Board, Council or Commission. 07/31/2023 https://dola.colorado.gov/...al/portalApplicationResponseView.js17id=12776&jRwid=EiMDyFrj-2 WNAOcjEzHAJmlusnp61111c6YXkCXO3:0(7/28/2023 4:33:52 PM I Applicant: Project Name: Applicant Contact: Date: Weld County High Plains Boulevard Design Build Project Elizabeth Relford 7/31/2023 EIAF Application Project Budget Project Expenses Project Revenues Et In -kind 1 Budget Line Items (Examples: architect, engineering, construction, equipment items, contingency, etc. ) Total Cost State Funds Other Funds In Kind: Must be approved by DOL4 prior to application. Other Fund Source Funding: Committed (C) or Pending (Pi Mobilization 150000 40000 138800 283500 1084450 375000 1900000 150000 237870 800000 4260000 S 1,000,000 150000 Weld County PW General Fund C 40000 Clearing, Grubbing and Removals Unclassifed Excavation 138800 Asphalt - HMA PG64.22 (3") 283500 Asphalt - HMA PG64.28 (2") 1084450 Class 6 Base Course (ABC) 375000 Drainage Et Erosion Control 900000 Traffic Control and Signage 150000 Separator Fabric (RS 5801) 237870 Irrigation Headgates 800000 Design/ROW/Utilities 4260000 Contingency: Enter amount in column B to the right or if no contingency, briefly explain here: S 1,031,900 S 1,031,900 25 Total/Sub-Total $ 10,451,520 $ 1,000,000 $ 9,451,520 $ - TOTAL $ 10,451,520 $ 10,451,520 NOTE: Total Project Expenses must equal Total Revenues Et In Kind NOTE: Add/delete expense rows as necessary % Match State 10% % Match Local 90% Applicant Financials In the column below labeled "Lead Applicant" provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school distnct or special district directly benefiting from the application. In the columns below labeled "Co applicant", provide the financial information for any public entities on whose behalf the application is being submitted (if applicablei. Complete items "A" through "M" for ALL project types Lead Applicant Co -Applicant: Co -Applicant: A. Assessed Valuation (AV) most recent year $ 18,118,803,231 B. Total Mill Levy 15.038 C. Property Tax revenue generated (mill levy x AV / 1,000) S 272,470,563 D. Sales Tax rate 0.0 E. Sales Tax Estimated annual revenue 5 F. General Fund budgeted revenue S 251,918,529 G. General Fund budgeted expenditures 5 199,002,654 H. General Fund balance December 31st of previous yr 5 46,000,000 I. Portion of General Fund which is Unassigned ' ' 5 52,915,875 J. Total budgeted revenue (all funds)' 5 472,602,756 K. Total budgeted expenditures (all funds)' 5 441,083,883 L. Total fund balance (all funds)' 5 531,188,847 M. Total outstanding debt (all funds)' S ' Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterpnse Funds " Include total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements. certificates of participation and other debt instruments I. Unassigned fund balance - Amounts that are available for any purpose; these amounts are reported only in the general fund and have not been committed by resolution, ordinance or contract and have not been budgeted for an intended purpose. Click on the link below for GASB Fund Balance definitions. https://gasb.org/pageis owpdf?path=FBR Fact Sheet.pdf Projects Managed through Special or Enterprise Funds For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund (e.g. County Road and Bndge Fund) or managed through an Enterpnse Fund (e.g. water. sewer, county airport), please complete items "N" through "R". Identify the relevant Special or Enterprise Fund > > > Public Works N. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted revenue S 50,018,332 O. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted expenditures S 21,940,443 P. Special or Enterprise Fund outstanding debt" Q. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable) 1.253 R. Special or Enterprise Fund balance December 31s' of previous year 5 130,500,000 Include the total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificate of participation and any other debt Instruments For Water and Sewer projects only, please complete items "S" through "U" Water Sewer S. Residential tap fee (charge to establish service) T. Average residential monthly user charge (Divide sum of annual residential combined revenues by 12 and then divide by the number of total taps served) U. Number of residential taps served by lead applicant WCR - - WCR 34 34WCR 34 40 CAMELOT CIR • Producing • Abandoned Location Plugged and Abandoned • Permit 0.25 Oil and Gas Wells Dry and Abandoned Drilling Shut -In • Injection Miles Waiting on Completion Temporarily Abandoned Active Well Other Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kevin Ross Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:29 AM Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose Elizabeth Relford CTB Application Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1St. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1St for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin gre)ifini 0)&41 Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) wove fo put Dovt, Arc\ Buck Freeman James Ross Swine YES CM& i Eva NO 6 -fl '11;1123 1 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR HIGH PLAINS BOULEVARD DESIGN -BUILD PROJECT (AUGUST CYCLE -TIER II) APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: ecte d O' icel � ent Head. or Deputy Department Head APPROVED AS TO FUNDING: Chief Financial Officer, or Controller APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney of or atoplisa� From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: angie.cuesC@state.co.us BOCC Contracts; Chris D"Ovidio; Elizabeth Relford angie.cue©state.co.us; alejandra.madrigal@state.co.us DLG Grants e -filing: application 12776 accepted for consideration Thursday, August 3, 2023 7:00:24 AM 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. The following electronically filed application has been accepted for consideration of a grant award by the Division of Local Government on Aug 2, 2023 08:34 PM. All applications will be reviewed at a later date and the decision to award funds will be determined at that time. Funding Opportunity: Energy and Mineral Impact Grant starting June 30, 2023 Application ID: 12776 Program Type: EIAF Project Number: 09749 Applicant: Weld County Filed By: ERELFORD Date Filed: Jul 31, 2023 02:05 PM Review Notes: DOLA staff has received and accepted your application into our grants portal. There is no need to take any action based on this email. Please continue to work with your Regional Manager moving forward. "Thank you! Angie Cue, Program Manager Please do not respond to this automatic notification. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the program or regional staff copied on this notification. COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Division of Local Government FY 2024 Cycle 23-11 EIAF Tier I/Tier II and Special Initiatives Funding Application Local Government/Organization: Weld County Status: Filed On: Filed By: Reviewed On: Reviewed By: Reviewer Notes: Application Overview Accepted 2023-07-31T14:05:16 ERELFORD 2023-08-02T20:34:49 ACUE You are required to work with your Regional Manager prior to completing your application. The DOLA Grants Portal wi►l only be opened for your community to apply upon approval from your Regional Manager. The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program was created to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development, processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on energy and mineral production and from a portion of the states share of royalties paid to the federal government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally -owned land. The creation of the fund is outlined in C.R.S. 34-63-102 (Federal Mineral Lease) and C.R.S. 39-29-110 (Severance). Grant dollars are to be awarded for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and for the provision of services by political subdivisions. Requests in this Cycle 23-11 may be for: EIAF Tier I: up to $200,000 with a 1:1 match EIAF Tier II: over $200,001 and up to $1,000,000 with a 1:1 match Climate Resilience Challenge: up to $5,000,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning Main Street LIVE: up to $1,500,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning More Housing Now & Land Use Initiative: up to $2,000,000 with a 25% match for implementation, 10% for planning Tier I award notifications are anticipated in early October. All other application presentations are scheduled for late October 2023 with funding decisions anticipated in early November 2023. For more information and additional documentation on the EIAF program including the three special initiatives, please go to the program website at https://dlg.colorado.gov/energy-mineral-impact-assistance A. APPLICANT/CONTACT INFORMATION 1. Local Government/Organization: Weld County In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, select the other participating eligible organizations: 2. Principal Representative: (In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, principal representative of the lead organization.) Honorific: Commissioner First Name: Mike Middle Name: Last Name: Freeman Suffix: Role: Mailing Address: 1150 O Street Address 2: City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80550 Phone #: 970-400-4200 Email Address: BOCC-Contracts@weldgov.com 3. Responsible Administrator (will receive all mailings) for the Application: Honorific: First Name: Chris Middle Name: Last Name: D'Ovidio Suffix: Role: Mailing Address: 1150 O Street Address 2: City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80550 Phone #: 970-400-4200 Email Address: cdovidio@weld.gov B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION Please provide contact information for the chief elected official. a. Name In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" political subdivision. Commissioner Mike Freeman b. Title Chair c. Street Address 1150 O Street d. City Greeley e. State Please use the two -letter abbreviation CO f. Zip 80550 g. Phone Use xxx-xxx-xxxx format 970-400-4200 h. Email Address BOCC-Contracts@weldgov.com C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION a. What funding opportunity are you applying for? Select from drop down menu EIAF Tier I I b. Project Title Begin the project name with your community name. Example: "Monte Vista Project Name", "Lincoln County Project Name". High Plains Boulevard Design -Build Project c. Amount requested The amount requested should equal the Grant Request Total line in the project budget attached in Section M. 1,000,000 d. Matching Funds 9,451,520 e. For public potable water and public wastewater projects only Are you willing to discuss any portion of your match being a DOLA loan (5% interest & up to a 20 -year term)? No e.1 If yes, please enter total loan amount requested e.2 Desired term of loan f. Describe the problem, opportunity or challenge that resulted in the request (1,000 character limit) There are limited transportation options adjacent to 1-25 between CO 66 and CO 56. High Plains Boulevard will behave as a parallel arterial corridor to help facilitate traffic on the east side of I-25. Weld County Road 7 already functions in this capacity on the west side. The 1-25 parallel arterial study was developed in 2003. It was refreshed in 2020 and renamed the High Plains Boulevard Corridor. There is only a small portion of this corridor remaining in Weld County's jurisdiction from CR 32 to CR 34 (approximately 1 mile). g. Describe the project scope of work Describe the various tasks involved in the project including specific data such as quantities, mileage, square feet, linear ft. etc., as well as specific project location within the city and/or county etc. If this is a broadband planning or middle mile implementation project, describe how it supports last mile expansion. Please be specific to the project. (1,000 character limit) Weld County would like to partner with DOLA on a design -build project that constructs one -mile of a two lane road from WCR 32 to WCR 34. There is a sense of urgency on this project because northern Colorado is hopeful to receive funding to construct 1-25. segment 5 improvements adjacent to this future roadway. High Plains Boulevard would help serve as a detour route for this major construction project. There are limited travel options on the east side of 1-25, so existing routes are very congested with the current construction projects. h. Will the project be undertaken in a wetlands or flood hazard area? Yes h.1 List flood plain maps/studies reviewed. Describe alternatives considered. (500 character limit) The existing CR 34 intersection is located in the 100 -year, Zone A floodplain. The FEMA FIRM Panel number is 1880. As part of the overall improvements a no -rise certificate will be identified for the project. i. Local priority If more than one application from the same government (1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.) 1 j. Supporting documents Upload any supporting documents (studies, plans, preliminary reports, schedules, letters of support, etc.) as a single PDF document. Downnoad SBAR Frontage Road IPA Memo Final 12 4 19.pdf D. DEMONSTRATION OF NEED The statutory purpose of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance program is to provide financial assistance to "political subdivisions socially or economically impacted by the development, processing or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels" a. Demonstration of need Why is the project needed at this time? (1,000 character limit) This project is needed to help alleviate existing traffic congestion between CO 66 and CO 56. High Plains Boulevard will allow CDOT to eliminate the frontage road along 1-25 segment, 5 to use for construction of a managed lane, so adjacent landowners continue to have access to their properties. CDOT has provided a letter of support (SBAR) to their management explaining the benefits of this future corridor. b. Does this project address the stated need? Does this project, as identified in this application, completely address the stated need? If not, please describe additional work or phases and the estimated timeframe. Do you anticipate requesting Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance funds for future phases? (1,000 character limit) Yes, this project will offer more transportation options for one of the fastest growing counties in the state. c. What are the consequences if the project is not awarded funds? (500 character limit) If DOLA doesn't wish to partner with Weld County on this project, we hope you can partner with us for a larger amount on the second phase of the WCR 77 improvements. E. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES a. Describe the expected measurable outcomes How will the project enhance the livability* of your region, county, city, town or community? Examples would include constructing a new water plant to eliminate an unsafe drinking water system and provide safe and reliable drinking water; the construction of a new community center that would provide expanded community services, or projects achieving goals regarding energy conservation, community heritage, economic development/diversification, traffic congestion, etc. *(Livability means increasing the value and/or benefit in the areas that are commonly linked in community development such as jobs, housing, transportation, education, hazard mitigation, health and environment) (1,000 character limit) This project will have a significant impact on the surrounding communities by reducing congestion and greenhouse gases currently created by vehicle emissions in the region. F. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY Applications will be reviewed based on the project's potential to transform both the state and local community's energy portfolio, including considerations of additional renewable energy capacity and/or project type, the energy makeup of the local utility, and historic renewable energy adoption. a. Energy efficiency Will this project implement improved energy efficiencies or a strategy that could result in a reduction of the community carbon footprint, increased conservation of energy, or does it capitalize on renewable energy technology? Yes a.1 If yes, please describe. (500 character limit) This project will help reduce the carbon footprint currently created by the greenhouse gas emissions due to the significant amount of vehicle congestion in the area. Weld County will promote energy efficient strategies during construction activities. a.2 If no, please explain. (500 characters) b. For energy efficiency and building electrification projects How much will the project reduce electricity demand per year in kilowatt hours (kWh)? (enter amount) b.1 How much will the project reduce natural gas use per year in therms? (enter amount) b.2 How much will the project reduce other fuel type usage per year? Please name the fuel type (diesel, propane, etc.) and list the estimated annual reduction. (500 character limit) c. Renewable and Clean Energy planning and implementation projects Applications must assess the current needs of the community and help move the community or region towards 100% renewable energy and/or increased climate resilience. Renewable energy projects should be part of a community climate action and/or sustainability plan that transitions the current dependence on fossil fuels toward renewable, clean energy sources. If there is a renewable energy component to your project, please answer the questions below. Projects should advance the 100 percent renewable energy by 2040 goal utilizing specific, measurable outcomes including: energy reduction over baseline (energy efficiency), energy offset over baseline (renewable energy generation) and greenhouse gas reduction over baseline. What type of technology does the project include? (Select all that apply) c.1 If other is selected above, please describe (150 character limit) c.2 What electric utility serves the project area? Example: Platte River Power Authority. (100 character limit) c.3 How much is the project estimated to save per year in utility costs? (enter dollar amount) c.4 For solar and hydro -electric projects How many kilowatts (kW) of generation capacity will be added from your project? (enter amount) G. POPULATION & LOCAL EFFORT a. Current population Current/most recent conservation trust fund/lottery distribution estimate, Colorado State Demographer estimate, or a projection based on the communities percentage of overall county population is acceptable. 331,282 b. Five year population projection 370,053 c. Relationship to community goals Please describe if the project is identified in the applicant's budget or a jurisdictionally approved plan (e.g. capital improvement plan, equipment replacement plan, comprehensive plan, utility plan, road maintenance and improvement plan or other local or regional strategic management or planning document)? (500 character limit) As part of Public Works CIP, the capital project will be funded from the Public Works General Fund. d. Why can't this project be funded locally? (500 character limit) For this project to occur, it will require the partnership of many organizations, including but not limited to, DOLA, CDOT, Mead and Weld County. e. Has this project been deferred because of lack of local funding? If so, how long? (500 character limit) This project hasn't been deferred because it is new. f. Explain the origin and status of your local cash match (Note: Whenever possible, local government cash match is on a dollar for dollar match to the award amount.). Are the local matching funds committed or pending? If pending, when will the status of those funds shift from pending to committed? If funding is awarded and in -kind contributions are included in the project budget, detailed tracking of in -kind will be required. (500 character limit) Weld County will use Public Works General Fund dollars to pay for the project. We are committed to any local overmatch funds that may result in unexpected site conditions. g. Community partners What other community entities, organizations, or stakeholders recognize the value of this project and are collaborating with you to achieve increased livability of the community? Please describe how you and your partners are addressing problems across multiple sectors (community, economic, housing, natural resources, etc.) through this project. (1,000 character limit) Besides DOLA, we will partner with CDOT and the Town of Mead to ensure this is a collaborative effort for the region. h. Tax rate, usage charges, or fees Have applicant tax rates, user charges or fees been reviewed recently to address funding for the proposed project? N/A h.1 Tax rate or usage charge modifications If the tax rate, user charges or fees were modified, what was the modification and when did this change occur? (500 character limit) H. READINESS a. If awarded funds, when can the project begin? (Months) Tier I awards are made in October with contracts expected in January 2024. Tier II. Climate Resilience Challenge, Main Street LIVE and More Housing Now & Land Use Initiative awards are made in November with contracts expected in February 2024. Within 3 months b. What is the timeframe for project completion? 12-24 months c. If design or engineering is a component of this project, select the percentage of completion. 25% complete d. How were project cost estimates determined? How did the applicant develop project cost estimates? (500 character limit) As part of the partnership effort with CDOT, they have conducted conceptual analysis of the corridor. This information is a great start for bidding out the project. This is intended to a contracted design -build project managed by Weld County. The cost estimate was created by the County Engineer with experience on design -build projects. Weld County has history and experience in design - build partnerships with DOLA. We managed a $100M DR which DOLA contributed $9M. d.1 Is the project supported by bids, professional estimates or other credible information? Yes d.1.i Bids/estimates Please attach a copy of any supporting documents. (PDF Document) e. Are any Local, State or Federal permits required before the project can proceed? If yes, please describe and note the status of permit acquisition. (500 character limit) f. State or National historic registry designation Is the project on a State or National registered historic building, structure, site, or district? No f.1 State or National historic registry number If the project is on the State or National registry, please provide the registry number. DOLA may need to seek a determination of effect from History Colorado and the State Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation. f.2 Historical, archaeological, or cultural significance. Please describe how the project will affect historical, archaeological, or cultural significance of the building, structure, site or district. (500 character limit) f.3 Attach supporting documents (if applicable) If on a State or National Register, please upload color photos of the project work areas and a detailed written description of work proposed. The photos and description should include details beyond the general scope of work described above. (Upload photos and description as a single combined PDF document) I. ENERGY& MINERAL RELATIONSHIP a. Community energy or mineral impact Describe how the community is, has been, or will be impacted by the development, production, or conversion of energy and mineral resources. For example: "Heavy truck traffic directly related to energy development is impacting County Road X, or "there are X number of oil and gas wells, storage facilities. transfer stations, etc. in the municipal or county boundaries, or a legacy of energy extraction has resulted in environmental issues in the area, or finally, the closure of energy production facilities is impacting the community. ' (500 character limit) Weld County is the #1 oil and gas producing county in the State of Colorado and therefore by default is the most impacted county. The majority of the county's traffic impacts directly result from heavy truck traffic related to the oil and gas industry. While this arterial corridor doesn't currently exist, a traffic model was prepared for forecasting 2040 volumes at 38,000 vehicles per day (vpd). J. RESILIENCY CRITERIA The Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program is required to integrate resilience criteria into the program. By bringing resiliency considerations into project planning and implementation, projects should be better poised to benefit a number of sectors (economy, health, infrastructure, etc.), minimize long-term risks, and anticipate or be better prepared to respond to changing conditions faced by Colorado communities. For clarification or further guidance on how the Resiliency Criteria can be incorporated into projects, visit the Resiliency Prioritization Criteria section of the Colorado Resiliency Playbook. The Colorado Resiliency Framework site can also be used to develop a focused approach to incorporate these measures into all, or most projects. Below, please select Yes/No for all of the criteria that can be considered to apply to your project. Project scoring for these criteria is based on whether or not the project proposes to incorporate these long-term resiliency measures into the planning, development and implementation of the project. a. Adaptive capacity Yes a.1 Adaptive capacity Briefly describe how this project includes flexible and adaptable measures that consider future unknowns of changing climate, economic, or social conditions. (500 character limit) This project has been vetted through a significant public stakeholder process and will help the future climate, economic and social conditions for the region. b. Co -benefits Yes b.1 Co -benefits Briefly describe how this project provides solutions that address problems across multiple sectors including the community, economic, health and social, housing, infrastructure, and watersheds and natural resources sectors to create maximum benefit. (500 character limit) This development of this corridor will improve air quality, which will improve the health conditions for residents in the area. c. Risk reduction Yes c.1 Risk reduction Briefly describe how this project reduces risk and vulnerability to people, infrastructure, and natural systems. (500 character limit) This infrastructure project provides resiliency options for the regional transportation network. d. Long-term and sustainable Yes d.1 Long-term and sustainable Briefly describe how this project will be able to be maintained by the community over its lifetime, reduces environmental impacts and is an investment that will last for generations. The project looks to the future and creates long-term gains for the community. (500 character limit) This entire corridor has been evaluated for environmental impacts and reports have been created on how to avoid or mitigate any environmental impacts to the area. This project is a long-term improvement for the existing and future residents. e. Mitigates climate change Yes e.1 Mitigates climate change Briefly describe how the project includes renewable energy components and other solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change as much as possible and move the community or region towards 100% renewable energy. (500 character limit) This corridor will mitigate climate change by reducing congestion and vehicle idling from vehicle emission increases, which are contributing factors to ozone. f. Socially equitable Yes f.1 Socially equitable Briefly describe how this project solution is inclusive of and addresses the needs of populations and community groups that have been or are disproportionately and negatively impacted by disasters, including social and economic shocks and stressors. The project addresses inequities, removes barriers, and benefits these populations by equitably distributing project -related benefits and providing access or meeting functional needs. (500 character limit) This project will help with microtransit options and help reduce inequities created by the 1-25 corridor. K. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND LAND USE REGULATION PROJECTS ONLY a. Is this application for a comprehensive plan or land use regulation project? If no, proceed to Section L. No b. Affirm required elements for Comprehensive Plan The State of Colorado requires local governments to adopt Comprehensive (Master) Plans per C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and 31-23-206 (for municipalities). When funding comprehensive plans, DOLA requires that the following project components be included in the scope of work: • An inclusive community outreach and engagement plan to ensure participation from underrepresented groups. • The plan must assess and address housing needs of current and future residents at all levels of affordability. It must include locally -appropriate goals, strategies, and actions to promote affordable housing development. This work must use the best available data (e.g., State Demography Office data or a recent housing needs assessment). When it comes time to consider implementation strategies, jurisdictions may find the Strong Communities list of Land Use Best Practices helpful in this work. • Risks of natural and human -caused hazards to life, property, and public resources, and consideration of their impact to vulnerable communities. Include goals, strategies, and/or actions to address and mitigate these hazards (must identify and address all potential hazards as described in the county Hazard Mitigation Plan). Communities may find DOLAs Planning for Hazards guide helpful in this work. • In the spirit of the states goal to engage with disproportionately impacted communities (C.R.S. 24-4-109), the plan must use an environmental justice lens, particularly when it comes to the impacts of hazards, resources, and amenities to promote equitable outcomes. • The plan must address the community water supply and water quality goals. Per C.R.S. 31-23-206(1)(d) and 30-28-106(3) (a)(IV), the community must: • Consult and coordinate with local water provider(s). • Include water conservation policies, and • Identify in the plan water supplies and facilities sufficient to meet public and private infrastructure needs reasonably anticipated or identified in the planning process. Within the first six months of receiving the grant, awardees must submit a self -assessment, such as the Colorado Growing Water Smart: Community Self -Assessment, to include water supply and demand status and trends, existing water conservation and efficiency goals and policies. Consult the DOLA Land Use and Water Planner before or immediately following award for free technical assistance. • The plan must include an action plan that prioritizes actions necessary to implement the plan, creates a timeline for implementation, and assigns responsibility for actions. • And, for municipalities only, a plan for three miles outside municipal boundaries, also known as the three mile plan, per C.R.S. 31-12-105 (1) (e) (I ). The department strongly encourages the following: • Land use code updates: Because the land use code implements a comprehensive plan, a land use code update is strongly recommended to immediately follow a comprehensive plan update. • Policies and strategies in the comprehensive plan and land use code to plan for the aging demographic of the community. • Policies and strategies to address energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the use of renewable energy sources where applicable. • Intergovernmental agreement(s) (IGA) with neighboring jurisdiction(s) to cooperatively plan for areas of mutual interest (e.g., three-mile areas). In addition, the IGA will address how infrastructure will be provided or upgraded and maintained in areas of mutual interest and engage major service providers/special districts, as applicable. We agree to include the Department of Local Affairs required elements for Comprehensive (Master) Plans as identified above in addition to C.R.S. 30-28-106 (for counties) and 31-23-206 (for municipalities) in the project scope of work. No b.1 If no, explain why the required elements will not be included in your project scope of work. For example, recently completed tasks or plans listed above would be incorporated into the comprehensive plan by reference. (500 character limit) L. HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (HPCP) COMPLIANCE For new facilities, additions and renovation projects only. NOTE: If your project will use 25% or more in state funds, then some form of HPCP compliance most likely applies to your project. Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 24-30-1305.5) requires all new facilities, additions, and renovation projects that meet all of the following criteria to conform with the High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) adopted by the Office of the State Architect if: • The project receives 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases, if applicable); and • The new facility, addition, or renovation project contains 5,000 or more gross square feet (NOTE: this includes all phases of project work, e.g., if one phase covers 3,000 square feet and another covers 2,000 square feet then each phase must comply, however, square footage not conditioned for human occupancy, such as an equipment shed, is excluded): and • The building includes or will include an HVAC system; and • Only in the case of a renovation project, the cost of the renovation exceeds 25% of the current value of the property. Projects that meet the above criteria are required to complete and submit the DOLA checklist. Please visit DOLA's HPCP web page at High Performance Certification or contact your DOLA Regional Manager. a. HPCP applicability Is the applicant seeking 25% or more of state funds (from any/all state funding sources and in aggregate across all project phases, if applicable)? a.1 If yes, complete the remainder of this section. a.2 If no, the project does not meet the HPCP requirements and the DOLA checklist does not need to be completed and proceed to Section M. No b. HVAC details Please select the type of HVAC system for this project. N/A c. Project type Please select the type of construction project. NA c.1 Square footage in excess of 5,000 square feet Is the building square footage (new construction and/or renovation) 5,000 SF or more? No c.2 Building square footage What is the building square footage; indicate whether the square footage is new, renovation, or both? (500 character limit) d. For renovation projects only, does the cost exceed 25% of the current value of the property? No di. What is the current property value? Current property value is determined on the assessed or appraised value. d.2 What is the total project cost for the renovations? e. Does this project meet the HPCP criteria? If you answered to questions a and b, then your project likely meets the HPCP applicability criteria and you must complete the HPCP registration form and preliminary checklist and upload below. (See the DOLA HPCP web page for registration and checklist form.) No e.1 HPCP registration form and checklist Please upload the HPCP registration and checklist form from https://cdola.colorado.gov/high-performance-certification- program in an Excel format. f. Third party verification Have you included any costs in the budget for this grant application for third party verification to comply with the High Performance Certification Program? No f.1 Third party verification cost If you answered yes above, please specify the estimated cost for third party verification/certification. (500 character limit) f.2 Third party verification resources Will you need assistance locating resources, third party consultants, or technical assistance for HPCP third party verification requirements, preparing cost estimates, or otherwise complying with the HPCP? No f.2.i Third party verification resources required If you answered yes above, please describe the type of resource identification assistance you need. (500 character limit) M. FINANCIAL INFORMATION (CURRENT YEAR) & BUDGET Please download and complete an Applicant Financials & Budget Template with the lead agency information as well as any co - applicants on this application. The Applicant Financials Template is on the DOLA website under Forms and Resources tab at https://cdola.colorado.gov/funding-programs/energy/mineral-impact-assistance-fund-grant-eiaf. a. Financial Information Upload Please upload the completed Project Financials & Budget in an Excel format and name it: <Organization>Financials.xls. Example: "LincolnCountyFinancials.xls" Download Tier II - High Plains Blvd DB Budget-Financials.xls N. TABOR COMPLIANCE a. Voter authorization Does the applicant jurisdiction have voter authorization to receive and expend state grants without regard to TABOR spending limitations? No a.1 If yes, please explain (500 character limit) a.2 If no, please respond below. If no, would receipt of these grant funds, if awarded, result in the local government exceeding revenue limitations, prompting a refund? No b. Affirm Local Government Attorney has confirmed this TABOR statement Yes O. OFFICIAL ACTION a. Date of official Board, Council or Commission action Enter the date that this application was approved for submission to DOLA by the Board, Council or Commission. 07/31/2023 Applicant: Project Name: Applicant Contact: Date: Weld County High Plains Boulevard Design Build Project Elizabeth Retford 7/31/2023 EIAF Application Project Budget Project Expenses Project Revenues a In -kind I Budget Line Items (Examples: architect, engineering, construction, equipment items, contingency, etc.) Total Cost State Funds Other Funds In -Kind: Must be approved by DOLA prior to application. Other Fund Source Funding: Committed (C) or Pending (P) Mobilization 150000 40000 138800 283500 1084450 375000 1900000 150000 237870 800000 4260000 S 1,000,000 150000 Weld County PW General Fund C Clearing, Grubbing and Removals 40000 Unctassifed Excavation 138800 Asphalt - HMA PG64-22 (3") 283500 Asphalt • HMA PG64-28 (2") 1084450 Class 6 Base Course (ABC) 375000 Drainage Et Erosion Control 900000 Traffic Control and Signage 150000 Separator Fabric (RS 580i) 237870 Irrigation Headgates 800000 Design/ROW/Utilities 4260000 Contingency: Enter amount in column B to the right or if no contingency, briefly explain here: S 1,031,900 S 1,031,900 25 Total/Sub-Total S 10,451,520 $ 1,000,000 S 9,451,520 $ - TOTAL $ 10,451,520 $ 10,451,520 NOTE: Total Project Expenses must equal Total Revenues Et In Kind NOTE: Add/delete expense rows as necessary % Match State 10% % Match Local 90% I Applicant Financials In the column below labeled "Lead Applicant" provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school distnct or special distnct directly benefiting from the application. In the columns below labeled "Co -applicant", provide the financial information for any public entities on whose behalf the application is being submitted (if applicable). Complete items "A" through "M" for ALL project types Lead Applicant Co -Applicant: Co -Applicant: A. Assessed Valuation (AV) most recent year S 18,118,803,231 B. Total Mill Levy 15.038 C. Property Tax revenue generated (mill levy x AV / 1,000) $ 272,470,563 D. Sates Tax rate 0.0 E. Sales Tax Estimated annual revenue S F. General Fund budgeted revenue S 251,918,529 G. General Fund budgeted expenditures S 199,002,654 H. General Fund balance December 31st of previous yr S 46,000,000 I. Portion of General Fund which is Unassigned ' ' S 52,915,875 J. Total budgeted revenue (all funds)" S 472,602,756 K. Total budgeted expenditures (all funds)' S 441,083,883 L. Total fund balance (all funds)* $ 531,188,847 M. Total outstanding debt (all funds)" S - ' Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterprise Funds • Include total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificates of participation and other debt instruments). "" Unassigned fund balance Amounts that are available for any purpose; these amounts are reported only in the general fund and have not been committed by resolution, ordinance or contract and have not been budgeted for an intended purpose. Click on the link below for GASB Fund Balance definitions. https://gasb.org/page/showpdf?path=FBR_Fact_Sheet.pdf Projects Managed through Special or Enterprise Funds For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund (e.g. County Road and Bndge Fund) or managed through an Enterprise Fund (e.g. water, sewer, county airport), please complete items "N" through "R". Identify the relevant Special or Enterprise Fund > > > Public Works N. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted revenue S 50,018,332 O. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted expenditures 5 21,940,443 P. Special or Enterprise Fund outstanding debt** Q. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable) 1.253 R. Special or Enterprise Fund balance December 315` of previous year $ 130, 500,000 " Include the total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificate of participation and any other debt instruments. For Water and Sewer projects only, please complete items "S" through "U" Water Sewer S. Residential tap fee (charge to establish service) T. Average residential monthly user charge (Divide sum of annual residential combined revenues by 12 and then divide by the number of total taps served) U. Number of residential taps served by lead applicant WELD COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT BUDGET STATUS UPDATE Project Name HIGH PLAINS BLVD (WCR 9 5) BETWEEN WCR 32 & WCR 34 (SHARED WITH MEAD AND CDOT) (WELD SHARE IS 1/2) DATE 28 -Jul -23 TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNT $10,451,520 CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL $6,191,520 $4,260,000 DESIGN 2024 ENGINEERING SUBTOTAL LENGTH (MILES) 1 00 ROW 2024/2025 Contracted Design/Build UTILITIES 2024/2025 CONST 2025 CONSTRUCTION COSTS UNIT UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL Mobilization LS $150,000 00 1 $150,000 Cleanng, Grubbing and Removals ACRE $20,000 00 2 0 $40,000 Unclassified Excavation CY $20 00 6,940 $138,800 Asphalt HMA PG64-22 TON $105 00 2,700 $283,500 Asphalt HMA PG64-28 TON $115 00 9,430 $1,084,450 ABC Class 6 Base Course TON $30 00 12,500 $375,000 Drainage, Erosion Control, Floodplain CBC LS $1,900,000 00 1 $1 900 000 Traffic Control and Signage LS $150,000 00 1 $150,000 Separator Fabric (RS 58B) SY $9 00 26,430 $237,870 Irrigation LS $800,000 00 1 $800,000 Other Minor Items and Contingencies % 95,159,620 00 20% $1 031 900 Subtotal $6,191,520 ENGINEERING, ROW AND UTILITY COSTS UNIT UNIT COST QUANTITY TOTAL Design/Survey LS $1,500 000 1 $1,500,000 Utilities LS $760,000 1 $760 000 ROW/Easements Acquisition LS $2,000,000 1 $2,000,000 Subtotal $4,260,000 Summary TOTAL $10,451,520 WCR WCR 34 34WCR 34 **Af . CAMELOT.CIR 811 Longmont 0.25 Producing • Abandoned Location Plugged and Abandoned • Permit Oil and Gas Wells Dry and Abandoned Drilling Shut -In • Injection Miles Waiting on Completion Temporarily Abandoned Active Well Other COLORADO Department of Transportation Region 4 1-25 North: Berthoud to Johnstown Segments 5 Et 6 11372 Business Park Circle Firestone, CO 80504 DATE: December 4, 2019 TO: Heather Paddock, P.E., CDOT Region 4 RTD Corey Stewart, P.E., 1-25 North Corridor Manager FROM: Abra Geissler, P.E., 1-25: Mead to Johnstown (Segment 5Et6) Project Director Rich Christy, P.E., 1-25 Parallel Arterial (IPA) Resident Engineer RE: Northern Colorado Transportation Network Vision: Frontage Road Elimination and IPA Approach Situation: The purpose of this memo is to communicate the recommended approach for developing a safer and more robust Northern Colorado Transportation Network (NCTN) by eliminating long sections of the frontage roads and planning, designing, and strategically constructing the 1-25 Parallel Arterial (IPA) from approximately one -mile north of SH 66 to Ronald Reagan Boulevard. This holistic approach prioritizes the safety and need for the NCTN when considering and evaluating multiple factors, such as accident history, operations, access, development, available resources, right of way (ROW), and maintenance. Background: The front range along Northern Colorado is a rapidly growing region attracting development, new residents, and tourism at an exponential rate. CDOT and local communities are at a pivotal moment to forecast how best to position the NCTN that will encourage safe and efficient traffic flow. While much of the land adjacent to 1-25 is currently agriculture, a unique opportunity exists to leverage impending development and partnerships to help drive a new roadway network that will better serve the overall system. This approach reinforces the operational resiliency model that CDOT Region 4 is implementing, as well. Operational resiliency is a proactive way of thinking about roadway networks as it relates to balancing trip reliability and strategic access while accommodating growth and development. Additionally, I-25 is being widened from SH 56 to SH 14 to accommodate an express lane in each direction and reconstruct interchanges. The North I-25 Final Environmental Impact Statement (PETS) involved reconstructing a frontage road traversing east adjacent to I-25. During the design process, the I-25 project team evaluated the function, impact, and cost of improving the frontage roads, specifically focusing on what's best for the overall transportation system. This evaluation was a timely endeavor and presented an opportunity to use resources and partnerships to efficiently better the NCTN. 10601 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polis, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director In order to progress the NCTN, two teams are working on this evaluation. The IPA team is responsible for building consensus among a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) made with members from Berthoud, Johnstown, Larimer County, Loveland, Mead, and Weld County. This consensus involves defining roadway design criteria and corridor characteristics including design speeds, typical roadway templates, drainage standards, right of way needs, and the proposed location of the IPA that could easily be handed to future developers. They are completing a 30% design package and an Access Control Plan (ACP) so ROW lines and utility and environmental impacts are determined. An ACP documents allowable access points onto roadways based on road conditions, traffic volume, alternative routes, existing accesses, etc. The second team working on the frontage road evaluations is the 1-25 Mead to Johnstown (Segment 5/6) team. As part of the design process, this team is coordinating with property owners adjacent to 1-25, determining how best to minimize ROW impacts, strategizing current and future regional transportation flows and networks, ensuring access is maintained, and evaluating how best to use project resources for the NCTN while also minimizing future waste. Assessment: The project teams have evaluated and documented the below issues and reasons for assessing the vitality of removing the frontage roads and progressing the IPA option. Safety and Operations Multiple safety and operational issues exist when the frontage road is closely adjacent (approximately 30'-50') to 1-25 mainline. Some of these issues are: • Vehicle/Headlight Confusion. The close proximity between the frontage road and 1-25 sometimes makes it confusing to tell what cars are traveling on what road (especially at n ight), creating dangerous cross vehicle conflict points. Figure 1, shown below, was taken at n ight looking south near the I-25/SH 119 interchange where the frontage road is approximately 35' from 1-25 mainline. The picture shows one car traveling on the frontage road that blends in with 1-25 mainline cars; this picture portrays the confusion drivers may experience when determining what cars are traveling northbound on 1-25 and northbound o n the frontage road. Figure 1. SH 119 and 1-25 looking south 10601 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polis, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director • Clear Zone. The I-25 speed limit between SH 66 and US 34 is 75 mph with a minimum clear zone of 30' from edge of travel way. For much of the corridor, the frontage roads are within or close to the clear zone of I-25 mainline, creating dangerous head -to -head conditions if cars were to leave the traveled way and inadvertently travel into oncoming traffic. A barrier could be constructed to separate traffic, but this would cause an additional hazard within the clear zone and create a maintenance burden that does not exist today. • Existing Unconventional Interchange Layouts. The current alignment of the frontage road is problematic from a safety and operational point due to the minimal distance between interstate on and off ramps and the frontage road intersection, as shown in Figure 2 below. The close proximity of the intersections causes driver confusion, especially drivers who want to turn right on red coming from the off -ramp and are in direct conflict of north/south movements from the frontage road. The operational functionality of the interchange also suffers due to the multiple traffic signal phases that exist to account for the frontage road movements. The IPA will be separated from the interchange ramps by a practical minimum of 800-1000 feet so vertical grades tie back into the surrounding terrain for a more standard intersection; additionally, the intersections will function independently, which increases safety and flow through both intersections. • Development Access and Appropriate Jurisdictional Governance. With an increase of development occurring, developers are requesting to gain access from the frontage roads. The frontage road's purpose does not facilitate full -turn movements, so typically the most 10601 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polls, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director appropriate movement that CDOT can grant is a right in/right out movement, which is not popular among developers. Right in/right out movements into major developments do not facilitate a safe, redundant, or operationally resilient roadway network. With the IPA and ACP, CDOT is removed from the process and the local agencies can work within their jurisdictional boundaries to apply their growth vision and plans with the developers and determine the most appropriate access and movements. • Illegal Movements. When congestion exists on mainline traffic, some vehicles illegally "jump off" mainline to use the u ncongested frontage road. This movement creates additional conflict points that are unsafe and burdens law e nforcement when they are likely busy dealing with the cause of the congestion. Figure 3, shown below, highlights three different path marks in an approximate 775' section created from vehicles unsafely exiting mainline and illegally e ntering the frontage road. ROW Multiple ROW considerations exist when assessing the NCTN approach; they are: • IPA Preservation. This area is currently mostly agriculture but there is a high interest by development, some likely occurring in the near future. This change in land use presents a unique opportunity to proactively design the IPA and plan for ROW dedication and utility placement as development occurs that will also have minimal impacts to existing infrastructure. • Mainline Preservation. The 1-25 project involves preserving an approximate 184' wide template for the ultimate configuration. If the frontage roads were constructed it would be an additional 84' -wide impact (40' separation between the frontage road and mainline and 44' wide frontage road) for a length of about 14 miles, equaling an additional 143 -acre impact to adjacent property owners. The 1-25 project team has refined the alignment so the existing frontage road ROW will be utilized to build the ultimate 1-25 mainline configuration, greatly reducing the ROW impact to property owners located directly east of 1-25. • Frontage Road "Bulb Outs" Impacts. Roadway design criteria mandates that accesses be located a minimum of 660' apart from each other. For this reason, the frontage road intersection has a wide "swing out" to adhere to this standard, shown in Figure 4 below. This causes great ROW impacts at the interchanges, which is highly lucrative property for development and expensive real estate. The 1-25 project team has met with four developers that have conceptual plans that show the bulb out layouts negatively impact each of their site developments. Both teams have had preliminary conversations with the developers where they are very much in favor of incorporating the IPA alignment into their conceptual plans and plat. Pathways formed by vehicles illegally "jumping off" of mainline Figure 3. Pathwa is created from illegal movements 10601 10'-h Street, Greeley, CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polls, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director Resource Management With limited state transportation funding for construction and maintenance, CDOT is constantly e valuating how to prioritize budgets to get the best benefit/cost ratio out of available resources. This is especially true with frontage roads, as these roads do not count towards the lane -mileage summation that determines the amount of funding given to each region. For this reason, CDOT is reactively responding to frontage road repairs, rather than proactively paying for frontage road maintenance. The project funding that currently exists in the 1-25 Segment 6 (SH 56 to SH 402) project does not support the entire scope of what was identified to be built in the FE1S. The 1-25 project team is evaluating multiple options that will most effectively use project funds to increase safety and o perations, as well as reduce future waste. The frontage road widening, and specifically the bulb out infrastructure near the interchanges, is a large cost. By eliminating the frontage roads from the project scope, the project team is able to prioritize improving mainline I-25 funds where the safety and operational benefits are realized most. Additionally, if the frontage roads do remain in place and development o ccurs, they will likely want to maximize developable area by reconfiguring the frontage road and bulb out configuration. Therefore, there is a high chance that infrastructure constructed as part of the 1-25 project would be torn out, causing money spent on improving the frontage roads to be waste. The 1-25 and IPA project teams met with FHWA on August 27, 2019 to present the IPA vision, overall approach for closing the frontage roads, and establish coordinating efforts with local agencies, emergency services, schools, and utility providers. FHWA was in consensus that the vision and approach that was presented would be an overall benefit for the NCTN. The timing of the frontage road removal will be directly correlated to the 1-25 project construction. As construction on mainline 1-25 occurs, frontage roads adjacent to the work will be shut down. The first section o f closure, located between SH 56 and WCR 46, will occur in January 2020. It should be noted that the frontage road located between LCR 14 and SH 402 will remain in place due to the high volume of business and residential accesses. Frontage road bulb outs showing potentially large ROW and development impacts/waste SS SO Figure 4. Frontage Road Bulb Out Impacts 10601 10' Street, Greeley. CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polls, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director Recommendation: Based on the feedback CDOT has received from FHWA, local agencies (Berthoud, Johnstown, Larimer County, Loveland, Mead, and Weld County), adjacent property owners, and developers, the general consensus is that eliminating the frontage roads and installing the IPA is a benefit when looked at from multiple perspectives because of the items discussed above in the "Assessment" section. The recommendation is to: • Progress IPA design to a roughly 30% package for the 14 -mile stretch between SH 66 to US 34, making sure to define ROW preservation, utility corridors, and future build -out conditions. • Continue to work with local agencies to define the technical criteria and corridor characteristics. The typical section is shown below in Figure 5. 120' ROW 4 I4to 3O. tltii?t V f .i',nrn''nt Pavement Section (T80) 1 2 5' Curb and Gutter 0 5', 14' to 30' Utility Fasement F 12 _ . _ 12' INTERIM TYPICAL 120' ROW 8' 4 8' 8 24' 04 Buffer Shldr 2 Travel lanes l4 �► Utility Easement N 2 5' Curb and Gutter 0.5' or 24'104 8' 8' 8' 14' to 30' f Median 2 Travel Lanes Shldr Buffer 51W Utility Easement Pavement Section (T80) ULTIMATE TYPICAL Figure 5. IPA typical section as identified and agreed hl• the II'. -1 Ii( • Draft an ACP for the IPA corridor for the TAC agencies to adopt. • Message to stakeholders and residents the shortest and most efficient routes, when considering road surface and speed limit, for post 1-25 widening project conditions, as well as the scenario when sections of the IPA are constructed. A conceptual IPA plan with estimated construction timing is attached. • Maintain access to every property that currently has access and document any changes to driving conditions, such as roadway surface (asphalt, gravel, dirt), width, maintenance, etc. that will exist between current and post -I-25 construction condition, as well as current and the future IPA alignment. • Work with emergency services, utility companies, school districts, Great Western Railway, and property owners to identify reasonable routes that will maintain access without having 10601 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polls, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director to rely on the frontage road when considering post -I-25 construction condition and the future IPA alignment. • Execute memoranda of agreement and/or intergovernmental agreements that will document the means, methods, payments, responsibilities, and timing to implement this approach. These agreements will also help local agencies incorporate the IPA into their respective Master Transportation Planning documents. Considering the assessments presented and the recommendations outlined within this memo, the I- 25 and IPA teams believe this is a reasonable and necessary vision and approach to better the NCTN. Attachments: • Estimated Construction of IPA • Access graphic CC: Stephanie Gibson, FHWA Brian Dobling, P.E., FHWA Keith Sheaffer, South Program Engineer 10601 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 P 970.350.2321 F 970.350.2181 www.codot.gov Jared S. Polls, CO Governor I Shoshana M. Lew, CDOT Executive Director '- Estimated IPA Construction Timing ,._, ,.........,..._� 1 I•25 ,.: ,, e ' 1 . il MrKAY f RE5ER �Dij rr a.a.ILI Il 1 �MEAD i1 a .1..;,•. I�� 1 r n A ! CAN -AL ' um, J •41dKr i:a~ r J SR m twin u Sift: - ttcg is CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE • UNKNOWN CONSTRUCTION TIMIUNE . 5-10 YEARS CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE. 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GON9TR TIMELINE- 2023 5.10 YEARS CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE • UNKNOWN TIMELINE TIMELINE CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE • 5.10 YEARS CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE PARTIALLY CONSTRUCTED TIMELINE 5.14 Y mks us'sOWrrt • UNKNOWN imKNOM/fl RESOLUTION RE APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR HIGH PLAINS BOULEVARD DESIGN -BUILD PROJECT (AUGUST CYCLE - TIER II) AND AUTHORIZE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Grant Application for the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program for High Plains Boulevard Design -Build Project (August Cycle — Tier II) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Departmen- of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Grant Application for the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) Program for High Plains Boulevard Design -Build Project (August Cycle — Tier II) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, be, and hereby is, approved BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that Elizabeth Relford, Department of Public Works, be, and hereby is, authorized to electronically submit said application Cc. Pa1(c}t/ER) RCT(cn/cb) 07/31/23 2023-2176 EG0081 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR HIGH PLAINS BOULEVARD DESIGN -BUILD PROJECT (AUGUST CYCLE — TIER II) PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 31st day of July, A D , 2023 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 2023-2176 EG0081 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Kevin Ross Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:29 AM Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose Elizabeth Relford CTB Application Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1St. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1St for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin grerhit gra& Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) Aper put DoL 1131123 Aseodc\ YES NO Buck Freeman James toiod analk Ewa Ross Irma Saine fia 1 Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approve Mike Freeman Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:37 AM Perry Buck Kevin Ross; Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose; Elizabeth Relford Re: CTB Application Sent from my iPhone On Jul 26, 2023, at 10:32 AM, Perry Buck <pbuck@weld.gov>wrote: I approve Perry L Buck Weld County Commissioner at Large Weld County 1150 "O" Street Greeley, CO 80631 970-400-4206 (Work) 970-573-2377 (Cell) <image001.jpg> Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:29 AM To: Commissioners <COMMISSI0NERS@co.weld.co.us>; Bruce Barker <bbarker@weld.gov>; Karla Ford <kford@weld.gov>; Ryan Rose <rrose@weld.gov> Cc: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Subject: CTB Application Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1St. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1St for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin Karla Ford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good with it. ** Sent from my iPhone ** Scott James Wednesday, July 26, 2023 10:30 AM Kevin Ross Commissioners; Bruce Barker; Karla Ford; Ryan Rose; Elizabeth Relford Re: CTB Application Scott K. James Weld County Commissioner, District 2 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 970.336.7204 (Office) 970.381.7496 (Cell) Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. On Jul 26, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>wrote: Commissioners I need to get approval from you to put on Monday's board agenda our willingness to work with CTB to submit a DOLA application for August 1st. Elizabeth Relford will be submitting an application should we approve. Again the deadline is August 1st for submittal. My apologies to everyone for the short notice on this. If you approve Elizabeth will get the application done over the weekend and ready for your consideration at Monday's Board Meeting. Thanks Kevin XS- to& Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) 1 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: angie.cues@state.co.us Thursday, August 3, 2023 7:00 AM BOCC Contracts; Chris D'Ovidio; Elizabeth Relford angie.cue@state.co.us; alejandra.madrigal@state.co.us DLG Grants e -filing: application 12776 accepted for consideration 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. The following electronically filed application has been accepted for consideration of a grant award by the Division of Local Government on Aug 2, 2023 08:34 PM. All applications will be reviewed at a later date and the decision to award funds will be determined at that time. Funding Opportunity: Energy and Mineral Impact Grant starting June 30, 2023 Application ID: 12776 Program Type: EIAF Project Number: 09749 Applicant: Weld County Filed By: ERELFORD Date Filed: Jul 31, 2023 02:05 PM Review Notes: DOLA staff has received and accepted your application into our grants portal. There is no need to take any action based on this email. Please continue to work with your Regional Manager moving forward. Thank you! Angie Cue, Program Manager Please do not respond to this automatic notification. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the program or regional staff copied on this notification. Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Elizabeth Relford Friday, August 4, 2023 12:01 PM Cheryl Hoffman; Esther Gesick Houstan Aragon RE: 4 Applications for EIAF Programs on July 31, 2023 Thank you, I appreciate it. I originally had good intentions to do so, but I just can't right now. Also, just an FYI...I am going to need to put another grant on the BOCC agenda for approval to submit on August 16t". I should be able to get that application loaded. Elizabeth From: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:50 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Cc: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Subject: RE: 4 Applications for EIAF Programs on July 31, 2023 It's totally fine, Elizabeth, if you don't, especially for applications. We just thought you were going to add them to OnBase. Because you weren't planning to, let's go with that, okay? I'll finalize them all with the documentation you provided and everything will be in Tyler. Thanks for your response! Cheryl L. Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board 1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Tel: (970) 400.4227 choffman@weld.gov From: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:37 AM To: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: RE: 4 Applications for EIAF Programs on July 31, 2023 I wasn't planning on it, but I get it if you guys want consistency. I can see if I can have someone else fast track them for me if that CTB's preference. From: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:28 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: RE: 4 Applications for EIAF Programs on July 31, 2023 1 Will do, thank you, Elizabeth. I will take care of this later today or Monday. So are we just not adding them to OnBase? If not, that's fine. Just let me know when you can. Totally understand. Cheryl L. Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board 1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Tel: (970) 400.4227 choffman@weld.gov From: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 11:17 AM To: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Subject: RE: 4 Applications for EIAF Programs on July 31, 2023 Cheryl, I am swamped with my HUD submittal today. Can you please process these attachments as the official submittal in the system? I have added all the documents I submitted online as well as DOLA's acknowledgement they have been accepted. If you look at the first page of the application, you can see the ones we have in the record only say partially complete. These attachments can go towards the official submittal. Please reach out if you have any other questions. Thanks, Elizabeth From: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 8:40 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov> Cc: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Subject: 4 Applications for EIAF Programs on July 31, 2023 Good morning, Elizabeth, For the applications on the July 31, 2023 agenda, are you planning on entering them into OnBase, or should we just proceed with finalizing and filing them? If you intend on entering them, please let me know and I'll hold them until we receive the Contract ID #s. Thanks, Elizabeth. Cheryl L. Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board 1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Tel: (970) 400.4227 choffman@weld.gov 2 Hello