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RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT
ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLAN
(APRIL CYCLE -TIER I) AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL
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 the Environmental Justice Plan (April Cycle -
Tier I) 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 the Environmental Justice Plan (April Cycle -Tier I) 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 submit said application electronically.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 22nd day of March, A.D., 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
Date of signature: 03/22/2
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Date Set: Time:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORK SESSION REQUEST
Work Session Title: 2023 April DOLA Cycle
Department/Office: Public Works Date: 3/1/2023
Person requesting work session: Elizabeth Relford Extension: 3748
Has your commissioner coordinator/BOCC chair approved the work session?
X Yes, Commissioner Coordinator
Yes, BOCC Chair
Recommended length of time needed for discussion:
X 15 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes other (list) :
In addition to yourself and the board, please list who should attend:
Ryan Rose, Cheryl Pattelli, Chris D'Ovidio, Curtis Hall, Duane Naibauer, Bruce Barker, Chris La May (DOLA
Regional Manager) Dan Joseph, Jason Maxey and Tom Parko.
Brief description of the issue: (please select one) Informational only X Action needed
DOLA has $25,000,000 available for the April cycle:
Tier I (up to $200,000) and Tier II ($200,001 to $1,000,000) applications accepted
• Application period opens: March 1, 2023
• Application period closes: 11:59 p.m. April 3, 2023
• Final awards: July 2023
Public Works is requesting the Commissioners submit two separate Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
(EIAF) grants to the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) this April cycle.
Following up from the EJ work session on 2/13, Public Works recommends submitting a Tier 1 application for
development of a countywide Environmental Justice Plan. The project estimate is approximately $200,000, so
the grant request would be $100,000. DOLA requires a 50/50 match on plan applications.
For the Tier II application, we recommend applying for $1,000,000 for the materials cost to reconstruct Weld
County Road (WCR) 77 from SH 14 to CR 100. The total construction budget is estimated to be $3,198,660.
WCR 77 reconstruction is anticipated to begin in July with completion before the end of 2023.
Options for the board:
1. Put the DOLA applications on the BOCC agenda before April 1.
2. Recommend other projects.
3. Submit either a Tier I or Tier II application only.
Recommendation to the board:
Public Works recommends putting both application(s) on the BOCC agenda prior to April 1st.
BOARD CHAIR USE
Results/Outcomes:
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: March 22, 2023
FROM: Elizabeth Relford, PW Deputy Director
SUBJECT: DOLA Application -2023 April Cycle
In accordance with the work session held on March 6, 2023, Public Works is requesting
the Commissioners submit two separate Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund
(EIAF) grant applications to the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) for the 2023 April
cycle.
The first application is for a Tier 1, $100,000 grant request to develop a countywide
Environmental Justice Plan. Planning applications require a 50/50 match, so Weld County
would commit $100,000 for a $200,000 total project cost. The intent being to contract
through a competitive bid process this planning effort.
The second application is a Tier 2 - $1,000,000 application for the materials to reconstruct
Weld County Road (WCR) 77 from SH 14 to CR 100. The total construction budget is
estimated to be $3,198,660. Construction is anticipated to begin in July with completion
before the end of 2023.
Staff recommends Board approval to submit this application to DOLA by the April 1St
deadline. I am available to answer any questions you may have.
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COLORADO
Department of Local Affairs
Division of Local Government
FY 2023 Cycle 23-07 EIAF Tier I/Tier II Grant Application
Local Government/Organization: Weld County
Status:
Filed On:
Filed By:
Reviewed On:
Reviewed By:
Reviewer Notes:
Application Overview
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You are required to work with your Regional Field 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 state's 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 23-07 may be for either Tier I: up to $200,000 or Tier II: over $200,001 and up to $1.000,000 with a 1:1 match
requirement for any application. Tie- I award notifications are anticipated in late May. Tier II applicant presentations are scheduled for late
June 2023 with funding decisions anticipated in early July. For more information and additional documentation on the EIAF program, please
go to the program website at: https://cdola.colorado.gov/energymineral-impact-assistance-fund-grant-eiaf
PLEASE NOTE: The Principal Representative and Responsible Administrator in Section A MUST
be a different person and MUST have different email addresses in order for the application to be
accepted into the DOLA Grants Portal.
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
Mailing Address: 1150 O Street
Address 2:
City: Greeley
State: CO
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Zip Code: 80631
Phone #: 970-400-4200
Email Address: mfreemareweld.gov
3. Responsible Administrator (will receive all mailings) for the Application:
Honorific:
First Name: Chris
Middle Name:
Last Name: D'Ovidio
Suffix:
Role: Respon;ib e Administrator
Mailing Address: 1150 O Street
Address 2:
City: Greeley
State: CO
Zip Code: 80631
Phone #: 970-400-4-147
Email Address: cdovidip@weld.gov
B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION
Please provide contact in=or-nation for the chief elected official.
a. Name
In the case of a mutt-jL risdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" political subdivision.
Commissioner Mike F-eeman
b. Title
Chair
c. Street Address
1150 O Street
d. City
Greeley
e. State
Please use the two -letter abbreviation
CO
f. Zip
80631
g. Phone
Use xxx-xxx-xxxx forma:
970-400-4200
h. Email Address
mfreeman@weld.gov
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C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
a. Project Title
Begin the project name with your community name. Example: "Monte Vista Project Name", "Lincoln County Project Name".
Weld County Environmental Justice (EJ) Plan
b. Amount requested
* The amount requested should equal "Grant Request Total" line in the project budget attached in Section M.
100,000
c. Matching Funds
100,000
d. 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
d.1 If yes, please enter total loan amount requested
d.2 Desired term of loan
e. Describe the problem, opportunity or challenge that resulted in the request
(1,000 character limit)
Weld County Commissioners want to develop an EJ Master Plan identifying a clear, focused approach to dealing with Environmental
Justice. The EJ Master Plan would effectively communicate a clear transparent government process for county procedures involving
the public.
f. Description of the project scope of work
Description of the various tasks involved in the project including specific data such as quantities. mileage, square feet, linear ft. etc.. as
well as specific project loca-ion 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 go through a competitive bid process to select a consultant to help develop Weld County's EJ strategy for
evaluating environmental, social and governance processes to ensure the county is effectively meeting the needs of our residents.
This planning effort could help pave the way for a Model EJ Plan that other local governments could implement in their own
agencies.
g. Will the project be undertaken in a wetlands or flood hazard area?
No
g.1 List flood plain maps/studies reviewed. Describe alternatives considered.
(500 character limit)
h. Local priority
If more than one application from the same government (1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.)
2
i. Supporting documents
Upload any supporting documents (studies, plans, preliminary reports, schedules, letters of support, etc.) as a single PDF document.
.'1 4;. . / 1I
D. DEMONSTRATION OF NEED
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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)
Many public agencies are working through what it means to have environmental justice and by what metric is being used to
determine EJ has been accomplished. Weld County wants to have a third party agency review all the current federal, state and local
definitions and available data tools to help guide the Weld County Commissioners on formulating their EJ strategy.
b. Does this project address the stated need?
Does this project, as dentified 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, the development of an EJ Master Plan will completely address the County's needs. We do not anticipate additional phases will
be required for this recpest.
c. What are the consecuences if the project is not awarded funds?
(500 character limit)
If this project is not 'urded, Weld County will not have the opportunity to partner with DOLA on pioneering this very important
planning effort.
E. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
OMNI
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 planning effort wit help the Commissioners develop strategies to be able to appropriately respond to county residents concerns
and complaints, which is a high priority for Weld. The EJ plan will provide objectives and recommendations Weld may adopt to
ensure implementation of data driven measurable performance indicators, while also focusing on those guidelines impacted by
county policies.
F. ENERGY EFFICIENCY ANC 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 Df energy, or does it capitalize on renewable energy technology?
No
a.1 If yes, please describe.
(500 character limit)
a.2 If no, please explain.
(500 characters)
This is a planning effort to ensure the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color,
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national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of county laws, regulations, and
policies, therefore, this environmental justice plan doesn't speak to renewable energy efficiencies.
b. For energy efficiency and building electrification projects
How much will the project reduce electrical 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's 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 dces 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
strategic management or planning document)? (500 character limit)
This project has been identified to be funded using Public Works General Fund dollars.
d. Why can't this project be funded locally?
(500 character limit)
Weld County believes partnering with DOLA on this very important matter to potentially create a model EJ plan for other agencies to
use would help our entire state.
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e. Has this project been deferred because of lack of local funding? If so, how long?
(500 character limit)
This project has been deferred until the county could better grasp what the expectation for environment justice looks like through
the federal, state, and ocal lens. Now that more information is available, the timing is good to work together.
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 n -kind contributions are included in the project budget, detailed tracking of in -kind will be required. (500
character limit)
The local match funcs are committed for this project.
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)
Weld County believes many local governments and agencies will see the value of an EJ master plan. Weld County hopes DOLA wilt
partner with us on this very important planning effort.
h. Tax rate, usage charges, or fees
Have the applicant's 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)
Weld County has been directing revenues from the Specific Ownership Tax to Public Works since 1983.
H. READINESS
a. If awarded funds, wien can the project begin? (Months)
Tier i awards are made -n May with contracts expected in September 2023.
Tier II awards are made in July with contracts expected in October 2023.
Within 3 months
b. What is the timef -arne for project completion?
6-9 months
c. If design or engineering is a component of this project, select the percentage of completion.
NA
d. How were project cost estimates determined?
How did the applicant cevelop project cost estimates? (500 character limit)
This cost was based on estimates of similar type planning efforts.
d.1 Is the project supported by bids, professional estimates or other credible information?
No
d.1. i Bids/estimates
Please attach a copy of any supporting documents. (PDF Document)
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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)
No local, state, or federal permits are required prior to this project proceeding.
f. State or National historic registry designation
Is the project on a State or National registered historic building, structure, site, or in a State Historic 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 Describe how the project will affect historical, archaeological, or cultural significance.
Please describe how tie 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 entire state and is therefore, extremely impacted by oil and gas truck
traffic.
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 guidarce 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)
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Development of an EJ Plan will help define the performance measures to better understand the unknown triggers associated
with climate change, economic, and social conditions through Weld County.
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, hea th and social. housing, infrastructure, and watersheds and natural resources sectors to create maximum
benefit. (500 character limit)
Implementation of an EJ Plan will help Weld County positively impact housing, health, economic development and primarily
infrastructure in order to realize the co -benefits criterion and support the implementation of the Colorado Resiliency
Framework.
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)
An EJ master plan kill help identify vulnerable populations, infrastructure, and natural systems within Weld County so the
elected officials can use this plan as another tool in the tool box to ensure decision making is occurring with the best available
data.
d. Long-term and sustainable
Yes
d.1 Long-term anc 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)
If DOLA is willing to partner with Weld County on development of an EJ Plan, we envision this tool can be reviewed and updated
on a regular basis to ensure it is a living plan in perpetuity for many communities and not just Weld. This planning effort may be
adapted to address both current and future climate, social, Er economic priorities to ensure the most holistically responsible
development is occurring.
e. Mitigates climate change
No
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 is a planning study.
f. Socially equitable
Yes
f.1 Socially equitaole
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. Tne project addresses inequities, removes barriers. and benefits these populations by equitably distributing project -
related benefit; and providing access or meeting functional needs. (500 character limit)
The purpose of this EJ Plan is to ensure Weld County Commissioners are connecting with all of our residents in a clear and
transparent process to ensure we are meeting everyone's functional needs. Weld County also wants to understand the many
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public options to solicit public input, including but not limited to social media, public meetings and Board hearings to reach as
many residents as possible.
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 requi-es 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 stra:egies, jurisdictions may find the Strong Communities list of Land Use Best Practices helpful in this work.
• Risks of natural and iuman-caused hazards to life, property, and public resources, and consideration of their impact to
vulnerable communi:ies. Include goals, strategies, and/or actions to address and mitigate these hazards (must identify and
address all potential hazards as described in the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan). Communities may find DOLA's Planning for
Hazards guide helpful in this work.
• In the spirit of the state's 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's 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:
o Consult and coordinate with local water provider(s),
o Include water conservation policies, and
o 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)U).
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 community's aging demographic.
• 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
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b.1 If no, explain why the required elements will not be included in your project scope of work.
For exa-np:fie, 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 likel' 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 Fitt 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 piase covers 3,000 square feet and another covers 2,000 square feet then each phase must comply, however,
square footage not cc nditioned for human occupancy, such as an equipment shed. is excluded): and
• The building includes or will include an HVAC system: and
• 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 Certificati': n 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. ccm lete 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 Sec:ion M.
No
b. HVAC details
Please select the type o- HVAC system for this project.
c. Project type
Please select the type a construction project.
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 cm -rent property value?
Current property v=tue is determined based 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?
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If you answered "yes" 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 DOLA's 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
IMES
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/fLnding-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"
Tier I - Weld County EJ Plan Project 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)
All 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?
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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.
03/22/2023
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Applicant:
Project Name:
Applicant Contact:
Date:
Weld County
Weld County Environmental Justice (EJ) Plan
Elizabeth Relford
3/22/2023
EIAF Application Project Budget
Project Exp?nses
Project Revenues & In -kind
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 (P)
Contracted WC EJ Plan
5 200,000
$ 100,000
S 100,000
Weld County PW General Fund
C
Contingency: Enter amount in column 3 to
the nght or if no contingency, briefly explain
here:
0%
Total/Sub-Total
$ 2OO,OOO
$ 10O,000
$ 10O,OOO
$ -
TOTAL
$ 2OO,OOO
$ 2O0,00O
NOTE: Total Project
Expenses must equal Total Revenues Et In Kind
NOTE: Add/',-'elete expense rows as necessary
% Match State
50%
% Match Local
5O%
Applicant Financials
In the column below labeled "Lead Applicant" provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school district 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 applicable).
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 / 1,0O0)
S 272,470,563
D. Sales Tax rate
0.O%
E. Sales Tax Estimated annual revenue
5 -
F. General Fund budgeted revenue
$ 251,918,529
G. General Fund budgeted expenditures
5 199,002,654
H. General Fund balance Cecember 31st of previous yr
$ 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 'unds)'
5 531,188,847
M. Total outstanding debt (all funds,'
$ -
' Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterprise Funds
" Include total outstanding liabl ity 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 GAO Fund Balance
definitions. https://gasb.org/pege/showpdfpath=FBR_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Projects Managed through Special or Enterprise Funds
For projects to be managed throJgh a Special Fund other than the General Fund (e.g. County Road and Bridge 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
5 50,018,332
O. Special or Enterprise Fund budgeted expenditures
5 2.1,940,443
P. Special or Enterprise Fund outstanding debt"
Q. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable)
1.253
R. Special or Enterprise Fund balance December 31st of
previous year
130,500,0O0
" Include the total outstanding I ability 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 mon:hly user charge (Divide sum of
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Contract Form
New Contract Request
Entity Information
❑ New Entity?
Entity Name*
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL
AFFAIRS
Entity ID*
OO0003 1 04
Contract Name*
TIER I DOLA APPLICATION - WELD COUNTY
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLAN
Contract Status
CTB REVIEW
Contract ID
6789
Contract Lead*
ERELFORD
Contract Lead Email
erelford@co.weld.co.us
Contract Description*
COLA GRANT REQUEST FOR A TIER I ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PLAN APPLICATION.
Parent Contract ID
Requires Board Approval
YES
Department Project #
Contract Description 2
WELD COUNTY REQUESTS $100,000 IN COLA GRANT FUNDS AND WILL MATCH $100,000 FOR A 5200,000 APPLICATION.
Contract Type*
APPLICATION
Amount*
S100,000.00
Renewable*
NO
Automatic Renewal
Grant
YES
IGA
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Department Email
CM-
PublicWorksc0weldgov.com
Department Head Email
CM-PublicWorks-
DeptHeadv0veldgov.com
County Attorney
GENERAL COUNTY
ATTORNEY EMAIL
County Attorney Email
CM-
COUNTYATTORNEYWWELDG
OV.COM
Grant Deadline Date
If this is a renewal enter previous Contract ID
If this is part of a PASA enter NSA Contract ID
Requested BOCC Agenda
Date*
03122;2023
Due Date
03:18 2023
Will a work session with BOCC be required?*
HAD
Does Contract require Purchasing Dept. to be included?
Note: the Previous Contract Number and Master Services Agreement. Number should be left blank if those contracts are not in
OnBase
Contract Dates
Effective Date
Review Date.
03;22;2024
Renewal Date
Termination Notice Period
Contact Information
Contact Info
Contact Name
Purchasing
Committed Delivery Date
Expiration Date*
03/22/2024
Contact Type Contact Email Contact Phone 1 Contact Phone 2
Purchasing Approver Purchasing Approved Date
Approval Process
Department Head
.CURTIS HALL
DH Approved Date
03/22/2023
Final Approval
BOCC Approved
BOCC Signed Date
BOCC Agenda Date
03/22/2023
Originator
ERELFORD
Finance Approver
CHERYL PATTELLI
Legal Counsel
KARIN MCDOUGAL
Finance Approved Date Legal Counsel Approved Date
03/22:2023 03/22;2023
Tyler Ref #t
AG 032223
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