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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230572.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDED PROJECTS 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, in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Weld County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program must provide environmental reviews of projects funded with CDBG funds, and WHEREAS, the Weld County Board of Commissioners deems it advisable to appoint Elizabeth Relford, Community Development Block Grant Program Manager, as the Certifying Official for Weld County, with Ryan Rose, Chief Information Officer and Director of Finance Administration, as the Alternate Certifying Official, both authorized to execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification, along with the legal capacity to carry out the responsibilities of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) on projects funded with CDBG funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that Elizabeth Relford, be, and hereby is, appointed as the Certifying Official, and that Ryan Rose be, and hereby is, appointed as the Alternate Certifying Official, both with the authority to execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification, along with the legal capacity to carry out the responsibilities of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 1st day of March, A.D., 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: dith,v G�...�Clto• '. Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: putt' Clerk t APPROVED County ttorney Date of signature: 03/0 t /23 an, Chair Per L. Buc Sco t K. James Cc : Cn & (E R /c,4), FT(RR) 03/01/2.3 2023-0572 FI0078 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS -AROUND TITLE: Certifying Official for CDBG Environmental Reviews DEPARTMENT: CDBG Program DATE: 2/22/2023 PERSON REQUESTING: Elizabeth Relford Brief description of the problem/issue: The Weld CDBG program must provide environmental reviews of projects funded with CDBG funds. The Certifying Official is the person authorized to execute a Request for Release of Funds and Certification and has the legal capacity to carry out the responsibilities of NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) on projects funded with Weld CDBG funds. On July 12, 2021, the Commissioners appointed Don Sandoval as the Certifying Official. With his retirement and my appointment, I am requesting the Board replace him with me as the Certifying Officer for the CDBG Program. Ryan Rose will remain as the alternate Certifying Official. What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): 1. Adopt a new resolution appointing Elizabeth Relford as the Certifying Official for CDBG Environmental Reviews. 2. Adopt a different county employee. Recommendation: On the next available BOCC agenda, approve a resolution appointing Elizabeth Relford as the CDBG Program Certifying Official for Environmental Reviews. Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin D. Ross Lori Saine Approve Recommendation Schedule Work Session Other/Comments: me --vici/frix.ocil_./ einet;frisce,e< '14-e4?,/,.n,fd.b/ 2023-0572 03/dl F I OU 7% Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approve - thanks! Scott James Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:36 AM Cheryl Hoffman Scott James; Kevin Ross; Lori Saine Re: 2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment 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 Feb 23, 2023, at 9:34 AM, Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov>wrote: <2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment.pdf> 1 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Approve Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:42 AM Scott James; Cheryl Hoffman Scott James; Lori Saine Re: 2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment From: Scott James <sjames@weldgov.com> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:35:49 AM To: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Cc: Scott James <sjames@weldgov.com>; Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weldgov.com> Subject: Re: 2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment Approve - thanks! 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 Feb 23, 2023, at 9:34 AM, Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov>wrote: <2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment.pdf> 1 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Subject: yes Lori Saine Weld County Commissioner, District 3 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-4205 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: Isaine@weldgov.com Website: www.co.weld.co.us In God We Trust Lori Saine Thursday, February 23/ 2023 2:09 PM Cheryl Hoffman RE: 2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment 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: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weld.gov> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:35 AM To: Scott James <sjames@weldgov.com>; Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weldgov.com> Subject: FW: 2023 Pass Around Certifying Officer Appointment Good morning, commissioners, Could you please let me know if you approve? Thanks! Cheryl L. Hoffman Deputy Clerk to the Board 1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Tel: (970) 400.4227 1 Hello