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Home My WebLink About20232194.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) LOCAL MATCH SUPPORT (AUGUST CYCLE) FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY MEGA GRANT (MPDG) FOR INTERSTATE 25 SEGMENT 5 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO 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 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Match Support (August Cycle) for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Mega Grant (MPDG) for the Interstate 25 Segment 5 Improvements Project 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 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Match Support (August Cycle) for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Mega Grant (MPDG) for the Interstate 25 Segment 5 Improvements Project 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: pw(cHi/ER), ACT(c?/C)) 0.'7/31 /23 2023-2194 EG0081 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) LOCAL MATCH SUPPORT (AUGUST CYCLE) FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY MEGA GRANT (MPDG) FOR INTERSTATE 25 SEGMENT 5 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 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 ATTEST: dddiA) 4/1,0;e, Weld County Clerk to the Board ty ASR ney Date of signature: 07/31/23 evin D. Ross 251‘4,1/4 Lori Saine 2023-2194 EG0081 Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Subject: Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Friday, July 28, 2023 9:19 AM Houstan Aragon Fwd: LOMA LIALittiux autgAte, ge, From: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 9:05:26 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Subject: RE: LOMA I think the Board should commit $2M to the I-25 App. Elizabeth From: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 9:03 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Subject: RE: LOMA Holy Cow!!!! Lets swing for the fences!! From: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 9:00 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Subject: FW: LOMA OMG...I don't think this was the response I was expecting! Elizabeth From: Johnson - DOLA, Kodi <kodi.johnson@state.co.us> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 8:56 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Cc: Chris La May - DOLA <chris.la.may@state.co.us> Subject: Re: LOMA 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. Those are both eligible federal programs and fall within the deadline of having to spend the LOMA funds by the end of 2026. 1 2023-2194 x/31 eGuCV You can go ahead and submit these when you are ready. https://dola.colorado.gov/grants portal/ Once they are submitted I accept the applications, review with state agencies and RM, then the review committee meets and makes a decision. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Thanks, Kodi On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 7:58 AM Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>wrote: Hi Kodi, We are submitting two grants. The first one is the SS4A grant to create a safety plan to eliminate fatalities in Weld County. Project total is $500,000 (80/20), so Federal $400,000 and Local $100,000. We do not know when the awards will be announced. We cannot apply for infrastructure funding without first having a plan in place, so this funding would help us leverage dollars for future applications. If awarded, we would perform the study in 2024. The second grant Weld County will be the applicant on is the MPDG — Mega grant for 1-25, segment 5. Weld County may be contributing anywhere from $2-5M of our own funding on this project as the applicant. The request is for $100M on a $425M project. The application is due August 21St and we hope to hear awards around 01 of 2024. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any follow up questions. Thanks, Elizabeth Relford Deputy Director/CDBG Program Manager Weld County Public Works 1111 H Street PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632-0758 Email: erelford@weld.gov Office: (970) 400- 3748 Cell: (970) 673-5836 Web: https://www.weld.gov 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: Johnson - DOLA, Kodi <kodi.johnson@state.co.us> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:49 PM 2 To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>; Chris La May - DOLA <chris.la.may@state.co.us> Subject: LOMA 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. Hi Elizabeth Chris contacted me today to make sure that Weld County is added to be able to apply for the LOMA program. This is done and you are in the portal! I have a couple questions for you just to verify that the program is eligible before you submit an application. 1. What is the specific federal IIJA program that you will be applying for? Here is the page showing which programs are open right now. https://www.gfoa.org/iija-notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo-tracker 2. What is the mach requirement (in percentage and dollar amount)? 3. What is the anticipated federal award date? 4. What is the anticipated start and end date of the federal IIJA project? I will look for your answers to the above questions and I'm looking forward to helping you with the LOMA app and hearing about the project you are working on. Thanks! ode a Kodi Johnson Program Manager COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Division of Local Government P 303-902-8993 I F 303.353.0751 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 kodi.johnson@state.co.us I dola.colorado.gov/dlg Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all messages sent by or to me on this state-owned e-mail account may be subject to public disclosure Kodi Johnson Program Manager COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Dtvlslon of Local Government P 303-902-8993 I F 303.353.0751 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 kodisjohnson@state.co.us I dola. colorado. gov/d lg Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all messages sent by or to me on this state-owned e-mail account may be subject to public disclosure 3 Application Viewer DOLA COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Division of Local Government Local Match 2022 Application Local Government/Organization: Weld County Status: Partially Complete Filed On: 2023-07-26T10:47:53 Filed By: GRANTS_WEB Reviewed On: Reviewed By: Reviewer Notes: Application Overview The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Governor's Office have created the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Match grant program to be used for local governments to support a local government's non federal match requirement when they are applying directly to the federal government for a federal IIJA Program. Eligible entities include counties, municipalities, special districts and federally recognized tribes who have or intend to apply for a federal IIJA program that requires a non federal match. Link to I IJA Local Match Funds: Scoring matrix 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. 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 0 Street Address 2: City: Greeley State: CO Zip Code: 80632 https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dE9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] Application Viewer 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: 80632 Phone #: 970-400-4200 Email Address: cdovidio@weld.gov B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION Please provide contact information for the chief elected official. Name Commissioner Mike Freeman Title Chair Street Address 1150 O Street City Greeley State Colorado Zip 80632 Phone 970-400-4200 Email Address BOCC-Contracts@weldgov.com C. LOCAL MATCH AMOUNT REQUESTED 1. Amount of IIJA local match grant funds requested. There is a minimum amount of $250,000 that may be requested in local matching funds. https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dF9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] Application Viewer (numbers field only) 2,000,000 2. Less than full funding. Can this project move forward with an amount less than requested? What are the consequences of less than full matching funds? In comparison to the overall budget, Weld County's local match appears insignificant to the project, but is really important to our community. If we are awarded any funding, we will do what we can to work with our partners to get this project completed. 3. Exception for minimum request amount. $250,000 minimum match request is required. If your federal IIJA program application requires a match of less than $250,000, please provide a detailed narrative clearly demonstrating the validity, importance and value of a smaller local project. This option is intended for smaller, rural, and/or historically underserved communities. (Respond with "N/A"if you are not requesting an exception to the minimum request amount.) N/A - Weld County is requesting $2,000,000 therefore this exception is not applicable. D. FEDERAL IIJA PROGRAM 1. What is the name of the federal IIJA program you have or will be applying for? Weld County is applying for a Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) Mega grant. 2. What is the grant application deadline for the federal IIJA Program? MPDG applications are due by 11:59 pm EDT on August 21, 2023 on Grants.gov. 3. What is the total amount of federal IIJA funds applied for or expected? Weld County's application will be requesting one hundred million dollars of federal funding. 4. What is the match requirement for the federal IIJA program? Copy language from the federal agency or statute. This program requires an 80/20 federal/local match amount. The overall project cost is $425 million. Weld County is requesting $100 million. Weld County is contributing $2 million; therefore, the remaining $323 million will include other state and federal funding. 5. What is the Nationwide total to be distributed? Link to GFOA's Funding Tracker There is $1.8 billion identified for the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program. 6. Is the program competitive or formulaic? Competitive 7. What is the expected date of the federal award decision? We are hopeful to hear about awards in Q1 of 2024. E. GOVERNOR'S POLICY PRIORITIES The following questions align with the "Alignment with Governor's Policy Priorities" section of the scoring matrix. 1. Collaboration. Have you collaborated with and secured other local, nonprofit, and/or private sector partners on project planning? Please describe. Yes, Weld County has many relationships with our state agencies, non -profits, private sector businesses and other local government entities. The most successful collaboration for this corridor has been the North 125 Coalition. This partnership began in 2013 with the purpose developing a plan to implement the recommendations of the North 125 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) before 2078, as identified in the plan. The Coalition includes, but is not limited to the following communities: Berthoud, CDOT, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Fort Collins, Frederick, Longmont, Loveland, Mead, Milliken, Northglenn, North Front Range MPO, Thornton, Windsor, https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dF9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] Application Viewer Adams County, City It County of Broomfield, Larimer County, Weld County, the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance (3 Chambers), and Fix North 1-25 Roads. This Coalition formed with the purpose of advocacy for the safety and reconstruction of north 1-25 from Thornton to Fort Collins. 2. Governor's Policy Priorities. How does this proposed project align with the Governor's policy priorities as detailed in the IIJA Priority document? This project aligns with the Governor's Transportation Policy Priorities. The major elements of the North 1-25 Segment 5 project include reconstructing 1-25 to add one 12 -foot express lane in each direction with a 4 -foot painted buffer; widening the inside shoulders to 10 feet and outside shoulders to 12 feet; providing a 30 year pavement design life; installing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment; reconstructing the interchange at Weld County Road (WCR) 34; and replacing 8 bridges, 2 existing drainage box culverts, and 2 existing irrigation box culverts. F. JUSTIFICATION OF NEED The following questions align with the "Justification of Need" section of the scoring matrix. 1. Other funding sources. If any other funding sources will be leveraged for this project, please list the funding source type, amount, and if these funds have been committed to the project. Besides Weld County's local match contribution, CDOT 's sources of funding for the Project may include but are not limited to, Senate Bill 260, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Local Agency funds, Regional Priority Program, Bridge Enterprise Program, Permanent Water Quality Program, safety funding, federal funding, Division of Transit and Rail, Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) funding, state and/or federal grants, or any future transportation ballot initiatives. This funding will enable CDOT to deliver a multi -stakeholder regional project that provides critical safety improvements, congestion relief, and trip reliability while also recapitalizing or replacing aging infrastructure. 2. Additional Funding. Why can this match requirement not be met by other funding sources/reallocation of existing budgets? Strongest application has justified clearly why other funds cannot be leveraged or reallocated for this purpose, including at least 2 examples. In the absence of MPDG funds, the project would be divided into multiple construction packages spread across several years. This would require additional preconstruction expenses to update the design of the project. Construction costs would rise due to multiple mobilizations and the subsequent escalation of material and labor expenses as time progresses. 3. Project budget. Please attach your proposed budget for the federal grant application, which should include planned uses for all funds for this project (federal, state match, any other funds.) If you do not have this documentation prepared as part of the federal application, please provide a high-level project budget. The budget must specify the proposed use for IIJA State Matching funds. (Upload document) G. EQUITABLE a LONG-TERM COMMUNITY IMPACTS The following questions align with the "Projected Equitable Impacts" and "Long-term Community Impact Depth" sections of the scoring matrix. 1. Intended Use. Please briefly describe the intended use of funds and relationship to state or agency key strategic goals. Strongest applications will specify how the project will have a permanent impact on health and safety of the community and a wide -reaching impact across the state. Weld County's local match funds for this very important grant project will contribute to our commitment for northern Colorado by constructing infrastructure that will have a historical importance to the region. This project aligns with Colorado's key strategic goals on how this critical infrastructure will be thoughtful and considerate to ensuring there are positive, equitable, and long-term community involvement implemented in this project. https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dE9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] Application Viewer 2. Disproportionately Impacted Communities. What percentage of total project funding will be invested in disproportionately impacted communities? Strongest applications will align with or exceed 40% threshold per federal Justice40 initiative CDOT works closely with a variety of industry partners to ensure participation, representation, and support for every employee and partners with unions and the local general contracting group, Colorado Contractors Association (CCA), as well as Western CCA, and HCC (Hispanic Contractors of Colorado). 3. Prioritization. How will your project implementation identify and prioritize benefiting disproportionately impacted communities or communities most harmed by legacy infrastructure? The project limits are located entirely within a historically disadvantaged community - Weld County Census Tract 21.03. Additionally, the project will improve mobility to and from Longmont, Firestone, Greeley, and Fort Collins. Within these communities, numerous Historically Disadvantaged Communities are also identified. Weld County is simultaneously looking at constructing a parallel arterial corridor on the east side of 1-25 to mitigate any impacts created by the 1-25 project to ensure adequate infrastructure and modal options for everyone. 4. Counties Impacted. List the county(ies) that will be impacted by this proposed project. Weld County is the most impacted county by this project, since it is solely located within Weld County; However, the implementation of this project will significantly benefit the surrounding counties of Adams, Boulder, Broomfield and Larimer with connections to other modal options. H. IMPACTS ON WORKFORCE/JOB CREATION The following questions align with the "Impact on Workforce/Job Creation" section of the scoring matrix. 1. How many new jobs is this project expected to create? If unknown at this stage of planning, briefly describe whether and how the project will create new jobs or workforce demand. Weld County believes Segment 5 will result in similar staff numbers created in 1-25, Segment 6. Segment 6 was supported by a total of 373 staff members coming from over 20 different firms. The CM/GC procurement process created a union contractor that implements Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs. Also, the development of the Interagency Working Group identified 25 priority geographies hard-hit by declines in coal production and consumption. These geographies are also vulnerable to further economic distress as the remaining coal mines and coal power plants close. Greeley, Colorado, located northeast of the project, was identified as an area with high concentrations of direct coal sector jobs. 1-25 will provide a connection for the Greeley community affected by the closures to other workforce centers throughout northern Colorado. With the addition of express lanes and mobility hubs, the corridor will provide reliable and affordable transportation options connecting Greeley citizens along the front range. As you know, Greeley is the largest community in Weld County. 2. What workforce plan(s) are in place to meet the workforce needs related to this project? The Segment 5 project presents a distinct chance to promote both economic expansion and workforce education. The project's specifications include the incorporation of CDOT'S criteria for On -the -Job Training, as well as the implementation of federal regulation 23 U.S. Code 140(a). This regulation sets goals for aiding disadvantaged individuals and facilitating apprenticeships in skilled trades, ultimately leading to the creation of well -compensated, high quality employment opportunities. I. SHOVEL -READY STATUS The following questions align with the "Shovel -Ready Status" section of the scoring matrix. 1. Project Phases. Briefly describe if this is an annual project, multi -year but single-phase project, or multi -phase project. (NOTE: Funds will be provided on an annual basis and any funding awarded for one year/phase of a federal grant does not guarantee additional match funding for future phases/years of project.) https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dF9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] Application Viewer This project is a multi -year construction project. The major elements of the North 1-25 Segment 5 project include reconstructing 1-25 to add one 12 -foot express lane in each direction with a 4 -foot painted buffer; widening the inside shoulders to 10 feet and outside shoulders to 12 feet; providing a 30 year pavement design life; installing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment; reconstructing the interchange at Weld County Road (WCR) 34; and replacing 8 bridges, 2 existing drainage box culverts, and 2 existing irrigation box culverts. Weld County will not be asking for future commitment for this project. 2. Project Timeline. Please briefly describe the project implementation timeline for the project. If awarded funding, the first construction package could be issued as soon as summer of 2024. This project The six -mile corridor is anticipated to be completed at the end of 2027 or Q1 of 2028. 3. Project Sites. Have project sites been secured for the proposed project? Please describe. Yes, segment 5 is that portion of 1-25 from SH 56 to SH 66. This is a shovel ready project. 4. Relevant State Agencies. Have the relevant state agencies been included and/or informed of the proposed project? If so, please list the State agencies. Yes, Weld County is partnering with the CDOT on this project application. 5. Projected Start Date of Encumbrances. What is the projected start date of encumbrances for the project? If awarded funding, the first construction package could be issued as soon as summer of 2024. USDOT requires funding obligation to occur by October of 2026. This project would be well in advance of this federal deadline. 6. Projected End Date of Encumbrances. What is the projected end date of expenses for the project? This project is anticipated to be closed out at the beginning of 2028. 7. Additional Information. Is there any other information you would like to provide about this project? The fatality rate on this segment of the North 1-25 corridor is 26% higher than the fatality rate for ALL Colorado interstates. Weld County and all the 1-25 communities believes this project to be of utmost importance to Colorado. In the other project segments, more than 84 million dollars has been invested by the communities along the 1-25 corridor. We are committed to helping our state construct the infrastructure needed to serve northern Colorado. CDOT could be their own applicant on this project, but this portion of segment 5 is solely within Weld County and our leadership wants to support CDOT by showing it is a priority project for our region by being the applicant. If awarded a Mega grant, this would help Colorado be competitive with the nation for securing IIJA funding and helping implement the Governor's IIJA transportation policies. J. APPLICANT AFFIRMATIONS/AGREEMENT WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Affirmation of Advance Request Awarded IIJA Local Match projects will not receive funding until they can demonstrate they have been awarded the federal IIJA program for which they applied. Grantees must submit, if awarded, an advance request form accompanied by the federal IIJA award or allocation letter through the DLG grants portal. The advance request form is included as part of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 2. Affirmation of Use of Funds Grant funds can ONLY be used for costs associated with the non-federal match requirement of an awarded federal IIJA program. Grantees who spend funds outside of this intended purpose understand that any such funds must be returned to DOLA and agree to do so within 30 days of identification of improper fund use. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 3. Affirmation of Interim Report. Grantees must provide DOLA with a minimum of one itemized interim report, as well as any other financial reports as requested by the Governor's Office through DOLA. Reports will include supporting documentation (invoices and proof of payment) on how the advanced https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dF9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] Application Viewer funds were used. The report form is included as part of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 4. Affirmation of Final Report Grantees must provide a final itemized report, to include supporting documentation, at the conclusion of the award agreement accompanied by the federal close-out letter on how grant funds were used. The report form is included as part of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 5. Affirmation of Return of IIJA Local Match Grant Funds. Grantees acknowledge that all unspent grant funds at the end of the award agreement must be returned to the Department of Local Affairs within 30 days of the expiration of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. K. BOARD ACTION/TABOR COMPLIANCE 1. Official Board Action Assurance of community priority. Applications cannot be submitted unless approved by the entity's Board, Council or Trustees. Provide the date official action was taken authorizing this application. 07/31/2023 2. TABOR Compliance. The applicant jurisdiction understands TABOR spending limitations related to receiving and expending state grants. Confirm/Agree to Comply. L. STATE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION Confirmation The State, upon acceptance and favorable review of an Application submitted through the DOLA online grants portal system, agrees to provide financial assistance from the IIJA Local Match Program to the Applicant. The notification of award of financial assistance (Grant Award) indicates that Applicant has met all of the requirements to qualify for IIJA Local Match program grant monies with such amount to be determined exclusively by the State and has affirmed and confirmed agreement with the stated terms and conditions associated with use of those grant funds. Confirm I Have Read the Above Statement https://dola.Colorado.gov/...tal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=0pYX_RpxP44ru1dF9-yh46x-CGjhgkgbAEBQWik2:0[7/30/2023 10:12:36 AM] GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) LOCAL MATCH SUPPORT (AUGUST CYCLE) FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY MEGA GRANT (MPDG) FOR SEGMENT 5 OF 1-25 APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: Ele APPROVED AS TO FUNDING: ent Head, or Deputy Department Head Chief Financial Officer, or Controller APPROVED AS TO FORM: -77 County Attorney eepop oP SUbmISSIoh From: kodi.johnsonC@state.co.us To: BOCC Contracts; Chris D"Ovidio; Elizabeth Relford Cc: Tamra.norton©state.co.us; KODIJOHNSONChSTATE.CO.US Subject: DLG Grants e -filing: application 12782 accepted for consideration Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 7:00:13 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 1, 2023 08:54 AM. All applications will be reviewed at a later date and the decision to award funds will be determined at that time. Funding Opportunity: Local Match for Federal IIJA starting September 26, 2022 Application ID: 12782 Program Type: LOMA Project Number: 23013 Applicant: Weld County Filed By: ERELFORD Date Filed: Jul 31, 2023 12:34 PM Review Notes: 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. RESOLUTION RE APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) LOCAL MATCH SUPPORT (AUGUST CYCLE) FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY MEGA GRANT (MPDG) FOR INTERSTATE 25 SEGMENT 5 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DELEGATE AUTHORITY TO 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 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Match Support (August Cycle) for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Mega Grant (MPDG) for the Interstate 25 Segment 5 Improvements Project 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 Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Match Support (August Cycle) for the Multimodal Project Discretionary Mega Grant (MPDG) for the Interstate 25 Segment 5 Improvements Project 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 Govemment, 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. pc4(01 ACT(CP/cD) 07/31/23 2023-2194 EG0081 GRANT APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE FUND (EIAF) PROGRAM FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS AND JOBS ACT (IIJA) LOCAL MATCH SUPPORT (AUGUST CYCLE) FOR MULTIMODAL PROJECT DISCRETIONARY MEGA GRANT (MPDG) FOR INTERSTATE 25 SEGMENT 5 IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 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 ATTEST d„ex., „k, Weld County Clerk to the Board BY an, Chair Perryk. Bu , , Pro-Tem Scoft-K James .__ D APP :e• DA��%� O' ,.r �� in y A ney Date of signature 07/31/23 even D Ross Lon Same 2023-2194 EG0081 Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Subject: Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Friday, July 28, 2023 9:19 AM Houstan Aragon Fwd: LOMA From: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 9:05:26 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Subject: RE: LOMA I think the Board should commit $2M to the 1-25 App. Elizabeth From: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 9:03 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Subject: RE: LOMA Holy Cow!!!! Lets swing for the fences!! From: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 9:00 AM To: Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov> Subject: FW: LOMA OMG...I don't think this was the response I was expecting! Elizabeth From: Johnson - DOLA, Kodi <kodi.johnson@state.co.us> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 8:56 AM To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov> Cc: Chris La May - DOLA <chris.la.may@state.co.us> Subject: Re: LOMA 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. Those are both eligible federal programs and fall within the deadline of having to spend the LOMA funds by the end of 2026. 2023-2194 -7/3I cCcf\ You can go ahead and submit these when you are ready. https://dola.colorado.gov/grants portal/ Once they are submitted I accept the applications, review with state agencies and RM, then the review committee meets and makes a decision. Let me know if you have any questions along the way. Thanks, Kodi On Fri, Jul 28, 2023 at 7:58 AM Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>wrote: Hi Kodi, We are submitting two grants. The first one is the SS4A grant to create a safety plan to eliminate fatalities in Weld County. Project total is $500,000 (80/20), so Federal $400,000 and Local $100,000. We do not know when the awards will be announced. We cannot apply for infrastructure funding without first having a plan in place, so this funding would help us leverage dollars for future applications. If awarded, we would perform the study in 2024. The second grant Weld County will be the applicant on is the MPDG — Mega grant for I-25, segment 5. Weld County may be contributing anywhere from $2-5M of our own funding on this project as the applicant The request is for $100M on a $425M project. The application is due August 21st and we hope to hear awards around 01 of 2024. Please do not hesitate to call me if you have any follow up questions. Thanks, Elizabeth Relford Deputy Director/CDBG Program Manager Weld County Public Works 1111 H Street PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632-0758 Email: erejford@weld.gov Office: (970) 400- 3748 Cell: (970) 673-5836 Web: https:llwwwweld.gov 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: Johnson - DOLA, Kodi <kodi.johnson@state.co.us> Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2023 12:49 PM 2 To: Elizabeth Relford <erelford@weld.gov>; Chris La May - DOLA <chris.la.may@state.co.us> Subject: LOMA Lautioti: 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. Hi Elizabeth Chris contacted me today to make sure that Weld County is added to be able to apply for the LOMA program. This is done and you are in the portal! I have a couple questions for you just to verify that the program is eligible before you submit an application. 1. What is the specific federal IIiA program that you will be applying for? Here is the page showing which programs are open right now. https://www.gfoa.orgliiia-notice-of-funding-opportunity-nofo-tracker 2. What is the mach requirement (in percentage and dollar amount)? 3. What is the anticipated federal award date? 4. What is the anticipated start and end date of the federal I11A project? I will look for your answers to the above questions and I'm looking forward to helping you with the LOMA app and hearing about the project you are working on. Thanks! Kodi Johnson Program Manager COLORADO Department of Local Affairs oat. Uhrtson or Luce Ccvervncn: P 303-902-8993 I F 303.353.0751 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 kodi.johnson@state.co.us I dota . colorado. gov/dtg Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all messages sent by or to me on this state-owned e-mail account moy be subject to public disclosure Kodi Johnson Program Manager COLORADO "taW Department of Local Attain av:sCO" ,. _ocrl Gove+n►ncrt P 303-902-8993 I F 303.353.0751 1313 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 kodi. johnson@state.co.us I dota.cotorado.Rov/dtg Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all messages sent by or to me on this state-owned e-mail account may be subject to public disclosure 3 Application Viewer COLORADO Department of Local Affairs Division of Local Government Local Match 2022 Application Local Government/Organization: Weld County Status: Filed On: Filed By: Reviewed On: Reviewed By: Reviewer Notes: Application Overview Accepted 2023-07-31T14:58:07 ERELFORD 2023-08-01T08:52:18 KJOHNSON MIX The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) in collaboration with the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Governor's Office have created the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Local Match grant program to be used for local governments to support a local government's non federal match requirement when they are applying directly to the federal government for a federal IIJA Program. Eligible entities include counties, municipalities, special districts and federally recognized tribes who have or intend to apply for a federal IIJA program that requires a non federal match. Link to IIJA Local Match Funds: Scoring matrix 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. 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: 80632 https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=dLc-640Tg3awZgL_NSiJ31 UNzrZrMZpQYIGs4CZs:0[8/2/2023 8:12:26 AM 1 Application Viewer 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: 80632 Phone #: 970-400-4200 Email Address: cdovidio@weld.gov B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION Please provide contact information for the chief elected official. Name Commissioner Mike Freeman Title Chair Street Address 1150 O Street City Greeley State Colorado Zip 80632 Phone 970-400-4200 Email Address BOCC-Contracts@weldgov.com C. LOCAL MATCH AMOUNT REQUESTED 1. Amount of IIJA local match grant funds requested. There is a minimum amount of $250,000 that may be requested in local matching funds. https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationRcsponseView.jsf?id=12767&j fwid=dl.c-64OTg3awZgL_N SiJ31 UNzrZrMZpQY IGs4CZs:0I 8/2/2023 8:12:26 AM J Application Viewer (numbers field only) 5,000,000 2. Less than full funding. Can this project move forward with an amount less than requested? What are the consequences of less than full matching funds? In comparison to the overall budget, Weld County's local match appears insignificant to the project, but is really important to our community. If we are awarded any funding, we will do what we can to work with our partners to get this project completed. 3. Exception for minimum request amount. $250,000 minimum match request is required_ If your federal IIJA program application requires a match of less than $250.000. please provide a detailed narrative clearly demonstrating the validity, importance and value of a smaller local project. This option is intended for smaller, rural, and/or historically underserved communities. (Respond with "N/A" if you are not requesting an exception to the minimum request amount.) N/A - Weld County is requesting $2,000,000 therefore this exception is not applicable. D. FEDERAL IIJA PROGRAM 1. What is the name of the federal IIJA program you have or will be applying for? Weld County is applying for a Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) Mega grant. 2. What is the grant application deadline for the federal IIJA Program? MPDG applications are due by 11:59 pm EDT on August 21, 2023 on Grants.gov. 3. What is the total amount of federal IIJA funds applied for or expected? Weld County's application will be requesting one hundred million dollars of federal funding. 4. What is the match requirement for the federal IIJA program? Copy language from the federal agency or statute. This program requires an 80/20 federal/local match amount. The overall project cost is $425 million. Weld County is requesting $100 million. Weld County is contributing $2 million; therefore, the remaining $323 million will include other state and federal funding. 5. What is the Nationwide total to be distributed? Link to GFOA's Funding Tracker There is $1.8 billion identified for the National Infrastructure Project Assistance (Mega) program. 6. Is the program competitive or formulaic? Competitive 7. What is the expected date of the federal award decision? We are hopeful to hear about awards in Q1 of 2024. E. GOVERNOR'S POLICY PRIORITIES The following questions align with the "Alignment with Governor's Policy Priorities" section of the scoring matrix. 1. Collaboration. Have you collaborated with and secured other local, nonprofit. and/or private sector partners on project planning? Please describe. Yes, Weld County has many relationships with our state agencies, non -profits, private sector businesses and other local government entities. The most successful collaboration for this corridor has been the North 1-25 Coalition. This partnership began in 2013 with the purpose developing a plan to implement the recommendations of the North 125 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) before 2078, as identified in the plan. The Coalition includes, but is not limited to the following communities: Berthoud, CDOT, Dacono, Erie, Firestone, Fort Collins, Frederick, Longmont, Loveland, Mead, Milliken, Northglenn, North Front Range MPO, Thornton, https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationResponseView jsf?id=12767&jfwid=dLc-640Tg3awZgL_NSiJ3 I UNzrZrMZpQYIGs4CZs:0[8/2/2023 8:12:26 AM Application Viewer Windsor, Adams County, City Et County of Broomfield, Larimer County, Weld County, the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance (3 Chambers), and Fix North 1-25 Roads. This Coalition formed with the purpose of advocacy for the safety and reconstruction of north 1-25 from Thornton to Fort Collins. 2. Governor's Policy Priorities. How does this proposed project align with the Governor's policy priorities as detailed in the IIJA Priority document? This project aligns with the Governor's Transportation Policy Priorities. The major elements of the North 1-25 Segment 5 project include reconstructing 1-25 to add one 12 -foot express lane in each direction with a 4 -foot painted buffer; widening the inside shoulders to 10 feet and outside shoulders to 12 feet; providing a 30 year pavement design life; installing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment; reconstructing the interchange at Weld County Road (WCR) 34; and replacing 8 bridges, 2 existing drainage box culverts, and 2 existing irrigation box culverts. F. JUSTIFICATION OF NEED The following questions align with the "Justification of Need section of the scoring matrix. 1. Other funding sources. If any other funding sources will be leveraged for this project. please list the funding source typeamount. and if these funds have been committed to the project. Besides Weld County's local match contribution, CDOT 's sources of funding for the Project may include but are not limited to, Senate Bill 260, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Local Agency funds, Regional Priority Program, Bridge Enterprise Program, Permanent Water Quality Program, safety funding, federal funding, Division of Transit and Rail, Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO) funding, state and/or federal grants, or any future transportation ballot initiatives. This funding will enable CDOT to deliver a multi -stakeholder regional project that provides critical safety improvements, congestion relief, and trip reliability while also recapitalizing or replacing aging infrastructure. 2. Additional Funding. Why can this match requirement not be met by other funding sources/reallocation of existing budgets? Strongest application has justified clearly why other funds cannot be leveraged or reallocated for this purpose. including at least 2 examples. In the absence of MPDG funds, the project would be divided into multiple construction packages spread across several years. This would require additional preconstruction expenses to update the design of the project. Construction costs would rise due to multiple mobilizations and the subsequent escalation of material and labor expenses as time progresses. Weld County is committed to partnering with the state in any capacity available to ensure we are securing and spending as much IIJA funding as possible. This partnership application is a high priority for Weld County. We are trying to do the best we can to leverage as many dollars as we can to help participate in as many projects as possible that will support our region and effectuate change. Weld County is still putting together the application package and has not finalized form SF424C. I am happy to email this form to DOLA upon completion in the next couple of weeks. 3. Project budget. Please attach your proposed budget for the federal grant application. which should include planned uses for all funds for this project (federal. state match. any other funds.) If you do not have this documentation prepared as part of the federal application. please provide a high-level project budget. The budget must specify the proposed use for IIJA State Matching funds. (Upload document) EIAF Grant Application - Weld County MPDG Mega LOMA - North 1-25 Budget.doc G. EQUITABLE Et LONG-TERM COMMUNITY IMPACTS The following questions align with the "Projected Equitable Impacts and Long-term Community Impact Depth" sections of the scoring matrix. 1. Intended Use. Please briefly describe the intended use of funds and relationship to state or agency key strategic goals. Strongest applications will specify how the project will have a permanent impact on health and safety of the community and a wide -reaching impact across the state. https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationResponseView jsf?id=12767&jfwid=dLc-640Tg3awZ_gL_NSiJ3IUNzrZrMZpQYIGs4CZs:0[8/2/2023 8:12:26 AMJ Application Viewer Weld County's local match funds for this very important grant project will contribute to our commitment for northern Colorado by constructing infrastructure that will have a historical importance to the region. This project aligns with Colorado's key strategic goals on how this critical infrastructure will be thoughtful and considerate to ensuring there are positive, equitable, and long-term community involvement implemented in this project. 2. Disproportionately Impacted Communities. What percentage of total project funding will be invested in disproportionately impacted communities? Strongest applications will align with or exceed 40% threshold per federal Justice40 initiative Weld County and CDOT work closely with a variety of industry partners to ensure participation, representation, and support for every employee and partners with unions and the local general contracting group, Colorado Contractors Association (CCA), as well as Western CCA, and HCC (Hispanic Contractors of Colorado). 3. Prioritization. How will your project implementation identify and prioritize benefiting disproportionately impacted communities or communities most harmed by legacy infrastructure? The project limits are located entirely within a historically disadvantaged community - Weld County Census Tract 21.03. Additionally, the project will improve mobility to and from Longmont, Firestone, Greeley, and Fort Collins. Within these communities, numerous Historically Disadvantaged Communities are also identified. Weld County is simultaneously looking at constructing a parallel arterial corridor on the east side of 1-25 to mitigate any impacts created by the 1-25 project to ensure adequate infrastructure and modal options for everyone. 4. Counties Impacted. List the county(ies) that will be impacted by this proposed project. Weld County is the most impacted county by this project, since it is solely located within Weld County; However, the implementation of this project will significantly benefit the surrounding counties of Adams, Boulder, Broomfield and Larimer with connections to other modal options. H. IMPACTS ON WORKFORCE/JOB CREATION The following questions align with the "Impact on Workforce/Job Creation' section of the scoring matrix. 1. How many new jobs is this project expected to create? If unknown at this stage of planning, briefly describe whether and how the project will create new jobs or workforce demand. Weld County believes 400 to 450 people will work on this project. (300 from contractors and subcontractors, 100 from designers and subcontracting designers, 25 from owner/inspection/project management) We saw similar numbers with the construction of 1-25, Segment 6, which supported 373 staff members coming from over 20 different firms. The CM/GC procurement process created a union contractor that implements Department of Labor approved apprenticeship programs. Also, the development of the Interagency Working Group identified 25 priority geographies hard-hit by declines in coal production and consumption. These geographies are also vulnerable to further economic distress as the remaining coal mines and coal power plants close. Greeley, Colorado, located northeast of the project, was identified as an area with high concentrations of direct coal sector jobs. 1-25 will provide a connection for the Greeley community affected by the closures to other workforce centers throughout northern Colorado. With the addition of express lanes and mobility hubs, the corridor will provide reliable and affordable transportation options connecting Greeley citizens along the front range. As you know, Greeley is the largest community in Weld County. 2. What workforce plan(s) are in place to meet the workforce needs related to this project? The Segment 5 project presents a distinct chance to promote both economic expansion and workforce education. The project's specifications include the incorporation of CDOT'S criteria for On -the -Job Training, as well as the implementation of federal regulation 23 U.S. Code 140(a). This regulation sets goals for aiding disadvantaged individuals and facilitating apprenticeships in skilled trades, ultimately leading to the creation of well -compensated, high quality employment opportunities. I. SHOVEL -READY STATUS The following questions align with the -Shovel-Ready Status" section of the scoring matrix. NMI https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf?id=12767&jfwid=dLc-640Tg3awZgl. NSi.l 3115NzrZrMZpQYIGs4CZs:0[8/2/2023 8:12:26 AM] Application Viewer 1. Project Phases. Briefly describe if this is an annual project. multi -year but single-phase project. or multi -phase project. (NOTE: Funds will be provided on an annual basis and any funding awarded for one year/phase of a federal grant does not guarantee additional match funding for future phases/years of project.) This project is a multi -year construction project. The major elements of the North 1-25 Segment 5 project include reconstructing 1-25 to add one 12 -foot express lane in each direction with a 4 -foot painted buffer; widening the inside shoulders to 10 feet and outside shoulders to 12 feet; providing a 30 year pavement design life; installing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) equipment; reconstructing the interchange at Weld County Road (WCR) 34; and replacing 8 bridges, 2 existing drainage box culverts, and 2 existing irrigation box culverts. Weld County will not be asking for future commitment for this project. 2. Project Timeline. Please briefly describe the project implementation timeline for the project. If awarded funding, the first construction package could be issued as soon as summer of 2024. This project The six -mile corridor is anticipated to be completed at the end of 2027 or Q1 of 2028. 3. Project Sites. Have project sites been secured for the proposed project? Please describe. Yes, segment 5 is that portion of 1-25 from SH 56 to SH 66. This is a shovel ready project. 4. Relevant State Agencies. Have the relevant state agencies been included and/or informed of the proposed project? If so. please list the State agencies. Yes, Weld County is partnering with the CDOT on this project application. 5. Projected Start Date of Encumbrances. What is the projected start date of encumbrances for the project? If awarded funding, the first construction package could be issued as soon as summer of 2024. USDOT requires funding obligation to occur by October of 2026. This project would be well in advance of this federal deadline. 6. Projected End Date of Encumbrances. What is the projected end date of expenses for the project? This project is anticipated to be closed out at the beginning of 2028. 7. Additional Information. Is there any other information you would like to provide about this project? The fatality rate on this segment of the North 1-25 corridor is 26% higher than the fatality rate for ALL Colorado interstates. Weld County and all the 1-25 communities believes this project to be of utmost importance to Colorado. In the other project segments, more than 84 million dollars has been invested by the communities along the 1-25 corridor. We are committed to helping our state construct the infrastructure needed to serve northern Colorado. CDOT could be their own applicant on this project, but this portion of segment 5 is solely within Weld County and our leadership wants to support CDOT by showing it is a priority project for our region by being the applicant. If ,awarded a Mega grant, this would help Colorado be competitive with the nation for securing IIJA funding and helping implement the Governor's IIJA transportation policies. J. APPLICANT AFFIRMATIONS/AGREEMENT WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Affirmation of Advance Request Awarded IIJA Local Match projects will not receive funding until they can demonstrate they have been awarded the federal IIJA program for which they applied. Grantees must submit. if awarded. an advance request form accompanied by the federal IIJA award or allocation letter through the DLG grants portal. The advance request form is included as part of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 2. Affirmation of Use of Funds Grant funds can ONLY be used for costs associated with the non-federal match requirement of an awarded federal IIJA program. Grantees who spend funds outside of this intended purpose understand that any such funds must be returned to DOLA and agree to do https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationResponseView jsf?id=12767&jfwid=dLc-640Tg3awZgL_NSiJ31UNzrZrMipQYIGs4CZs:0(8/2/2023 8:12:26 AM) Application Viewer so within 30 days of identification of improper fund use. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 3. Affirmation of Interim Report. Grantees must provide DOLA with a minimum of one itemized interim report. as well as any other financial reports as requested by the Governor's Office through DOLA. Reports will include supporting documentation (invoices and proof of payment) on how the advanced funds were used. The report form is included as part of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 4. Affirmation of Final Report Grantees must provide a final itemized report. to include supporting documentation, at the conclusion of the award agreement accompanied by the federal close-out letter on how grant funds were used. The report form is included as part of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. 5. Affirmation of Return of IIJA Local Match Grant Funds. Grantees acknowledge that all unspent grant funds at the end of the award agreement must be returned to the Department of Local Affairs within 30 days of the expiration of the award agreement. Confirm/Agree to Comply. K. BOARD ACTION/TABOR COMPLIANCE 1. Official Board Action Assurance of community priority. Applications cannot be submitted unless approved by the entity's Board, Council or Trustees. Provide the date official action was taken authorizing this application. 07/31/2023 2. TABOR Compliance. The applicant jurisdiction understands TABOR spending limitations related to receiving and expending state grants. Confirm/Agree to Comply. L. STATE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION Confirmation The State, upon acceptance and favorable review of an Application submitted through the DOLA online grants portal system, agrees to provide financial assistance from the IIJA Local Match Program to the Applicant. The notification of award of financial assistance (Grant Award) indicates that Applicant has met all of the requirements to qualify for IIJA Local Match program grant monies with such amount to be determined exclusively by the State and has affirmed and confirmed agreement with the stated terms and conditions associated with use of those grant funds. Confirm I Have Read the Above Statement https://dola.colorado.gov/...rtal/portalApplicationResponseView.jsf7id=12767&jfwid=dLc-640Tg3awZgL_NSiJ31 UNzrZrMZpQY1Gs4CZs:0[8/2/2023 8:12:26 AM] NORTH 1-25, SEGMENT 5 BUDGET The MPDG Mega application is due on August 21, 2023 We are still in the midst of writing the grant application, therefore, the following budget is high-level, and I am happy to submit the SF424C in the next couple of weeks Here is the estimated North 1-25, Segment 5 budget Total Project Cost $427,450,000 (80/20) Federal MEGA Grant Request $100,000,000 Weld County Local Match $5,000,000 CDOT Local Match $322,450,000 80/20 Federal/Local Match Federal $100,000,000 Local $327,450,000 Total $427,450,000 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 15t 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 g-Ceven Oro& Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) I Aper put DMA, "roc% Buck YES I NO trod Freeman James low allot _ Emut _ Ross frig Saine WM 1J3I13 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 <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 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 greet gag Weld County Commissioner -at -Large 970-381-5172(cell) 1 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: kodi._johnson@state.co.us Wednesday, August 2, 2023 7:00 AM BOCC Contracts; Chris D'Ovidio; Elizabeth Relford Tamra.norton@state.co.us; KODIJOHNSON@STATE.CO.US DLG Grants e -filing: application 12782 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 1, 2023 08:54 AM. All applications will be reviewed at a later date and the decision to award funds will be determined at that time. Funding Opportunity: Local Match for Federal IIJA starting September 26, 2022 Application ID: 12782 Program Type: LOMA Project Number: 23013 Applicant: Weld County Filed By: ERELFORD Date Filed: Jul 31, 2023 12:34 PM Review Notes: 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 16th 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