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Home My WebLink About20230475.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 2024 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS FORM FOR NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY, AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN, AND AUTHORIZE SHERIFF'S OFFICE 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 the 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Application and the Certification of Compliance with Regulations Form, for the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance, commencing October 1, 2024, and ending September 30, 2025, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application and form, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application and form, copies of which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Application and the Certification of Compliance with Regulations Form, for the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, to the Colorado Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance, be, and hereby is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign, and Daren Ford, Director of the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Laboratory, be, and hereby is, authorized to submit said application. GG: SO(SK/OF), ACT(cP/cD� 02 /2.1023 2023-0475 SO0044 2024 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS FORM FOR NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY PAGE 2 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 15th day of February, A.D., 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD QOUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: d..it 4 w ado•„c. Weld County Clerk to the Board County rney Date of signature: ©2/2/2 2023-0475 SO0044 Corvcc— iHccr, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASS -AROUND REVIEW PASS AROUND TITLE: Coverdell Grant - 2024 Training DEPARTMENT: Sheriff's Office Crime Lab DATE: 2/9/2023 PERSON REQUESTING: Daren Ford, Lab Director Brief description of the problem/issue: The Regional Crime Lab can apply for $26,270 in training funds from a Coverdell Formula Grant. These federal funds are provided to each state in the form of a formula grant based upon the number of Type 1 Crimes found within the five partnered agencies associated with the crime lab. The lab has utilized this grant for the past several years to train and certify the analysts from all partnered agencies. This grant does not require matching funds. Having examined the needs of the lab and areas where training is needed most, I have identified training opportunities and am requesting funding from the grant. The amount awarded would be used to cover the costs of tuition and travel. The identified training includes two in person courses for Digital examiners to get certified through the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist, 12 month access to Magnet Forensics' Axiom all access pass, leadership training for one examiner through the American Society of Crime Lab Directors, and a symposium for a firearms examiner to attend. I have attached part of the grant form which should be completed by the 21St of February. What options exist for the Board? (include consequences, impacts, costs, etc. of options): *Approve the request for training funds ($26,270) for lab analysts. This provides funds for training the lab's personnel to keep its analysts current on all training requirements. *Not approve the request. Recommendation: I recommend the Board approve the request to apply for the grant. Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Mike Freeman, Chair Scott K. James Kevin Ross Lori Saine A rove Schedule Recommendation Work Session Other/Comments: 2023-0475 a /I 5 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Yes i approve Kevin Ross Kevin Ross Thursday, February 9, 2023 3:41 PM Karla Ford; Scott James; Lori Saine Cheryl Hoffman Re: Please Reply - Coverdell Grant Pass Around From: Karla Ford <kford@weldgov.com> Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 3:36:36 PM To: Scott James <sjames@weldgov.com>; Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weldgov.com> Cc: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weldgov.com> Subject: Please Reply - Coverdell Grant Pass Around Please advise if you approve recommendation. Please reply all. Thank you. Karla Ford Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford@weldgov.com :: www.weldgov.com :: **Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** 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. 1 Cheryl Hoffman From: Sent: To: Cc: 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: lsaine@weldgov.com Website: www.co.weld.co.us In God We Trust Lori Saine Friday, February 10, 2023 5:55 AM Karla Ford; Scott James; Kevin Ross Cheryl Hoffman RE: Please Reply - Coverdell Grant Pass Around 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: Karla Ford <kford@weldgov.com> Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 3:37 PM To: Scott James <sjames@weldgov.com>; Kevin Ross <kross@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weldgov.com> Cc: Cheryl Hoffman <choffman@weldgov.com> Subject: Please Reply - Coverdell Grant Pass Around Importance: High Please advise if you approve recommendation. Please reply all. Thank you. Karla Ford Office Manager, Board of Weld County Commissioners 1150 0 Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 :: 970.336-7204 :: kford@weldgov.com :: www.weldgov.com :: **Please note my working hours are Monday -Thursday 7:00a.m.-5:00p.m.** 1 ZC\DMGRANTS Email This Preview Save as PDF Print Close Window A♦ Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance 2021 - 2023 OAJJA Combined Grant Program (NCHIP, COV. Formula, RSAT) Deadline: 2/21/2023 Weld County Coverdell Training 2024 -25 Jump to: Organizational Details Questions / Statement of Work Budget Summary Tables (G&O. Budget Details. Additional Funding) Documents $ 26,270.00 Requested Project Contact Esther Gesick egesick@co.weld.co.us Tel: 970-400-4226 Additional Contacts dford@co.weld.co.us Organizational Details tgp Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 United States Chair Board of County Commissioners Weld County Mike Freeman BOCC-Contracts anweldgov.com Telephone 970-400-4226 Fax 970-336-7233 Web EIN 84-6000813 UEI SAM Expires1/19/2021 1. Applicant "Doing Business As" (DBA) under a parent company/unit of government? ❑d Yes ❑ No 2. Full Legal Entity Name. This is the information that will be used on the Grant Agreement, if awarded. This entity must have the legal authority to enter into and sign a legal binding document on behalf of the entity. (this field was revised 8/18) e.g. Office of the District Attorney 12th District //Adams County, 17th Judicial District Attorney // Regents of the University of Colorado Weld County 3. Legal Entity Physical Address Enter the Legal Entity Street Address, City, State, Zip + 4 (e.g. 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Lakewood, CO 80215-8957) 1150 O Street, Greeley CO 80631-9596 4. Applicant Type ❑ Not for Profit ® Public / Government 5. Enter the district information for the physical address of your organization Colorado US Congressional District (01-07) State Senate District (01-35) State House District (01-65) Colorado Judicial District (01-22) 0,, TOTAL 6. Are you a State of Colorado Agency? ® No D Yes 7. Legal Entity County Enter the County of your legal entity address Weld Questions / Statement of Work tp_ p Some answers will not be presented because they are not part of the selected group of questions based on the answer to #3. Project Duration 1. Project Start Date MM/DD/YYYY 10/01/2024 2. Project End Date MM/DD/YYYY 09/30/2025 Application Type 3. Select the Application Type that you would be completing. I Formula ❑ National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) D Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (COV) ❑ Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Project Officials 4. Project Director: Name Enter salutation, first, last, title, agency (e.g. Mrs. Sally Smith, Program Coordinator, ABC Company) Darer Ford, Lab Director, Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Lab 5. Project Director: Email Address dford@co.weld.co.us 6. Project Director: Phone Number 970-400-3638 7. Financial Officer: Name Enter salutation, first, last, title, Agency (e.g. Mr. John Doe, Senior Accountant, ABC Accounting Services) Mr. Chris D'Ovidio, Controller County of Weld Colorado 5. Financial Officer: Email Address cdovidio@weldgov.com 9. Financial Officer: Phone Number (970) 400-4447 10. Signature Authority: Name Enter salutation, first, last, title, agency (e.g. Ms. Jane Austen, County Commissioner Chair, ABC Company). Mr. Mike Freeman, County Commissioner Chair, Weld County 11. Signature Authority: Mailing Address Street Address, City, State, Zip + 4 (e.g. 700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000, Lakewood, CO 80215-8957) 1150 O Street, Greeley CO 80631-9596 12. Signature Authority: Email Address BOCC-Contracts@weldgov.com 13. Signature Authority: Phone Number (970) 336-7204 Statement of Work 14. Project Abstract / Project Summary Summarize your project in the space provided The Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Lab (NCRFL) is a consortium of 5 law enforcement agencies that have combined staff, and along with CBI staff housed in Greeley, to provide forensic services to the Northern Colorado region, primarily to the participating agencies. The lab in conjunction with the CBI was accredited in May 2015 in chemistry, biology -bodily fluid identification, firearms and latent prints. In addition, the areas of Biology -DNA Nuclear and Digital & Multimedia Evidence (DME) were accredited in 2016. The lab is seeking to train forensic scientists in their area of expertise to continue to improve the quality of forensic services to the people of Northern Colorado and address the concerns of the National Commission on Forensic Sciences (NCFS). The grant includes unlimited digital media training over a twelve-month period for an analyst who will be involved in processing digital items associated with illegal distribution of synthetic opioids. 15. Coverdell Purpose Area -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 16. Problem Statement: What is the problem that the project will be addressing? See instructions for further information. We are seeking training to increase the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the forensic analysts in the Northern Colorado Regional Forensic Lab. We have several new employees that have been added to our lab and we are seeking to expanding their skill sets which in turn will improve the Lab's overall quality and backlog. In addition, we are seeking to address the concerns outlined in the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and PCAST reports. The lab has experienced significant turnover in our digital media department resulting in a backlog and need to provide intensive training to new employees to meet the demand for digital analysis. The lab has also identified the need to ensure managers have training which supports them as leaders and helps understand the quality related issues within a lab. The ASCLD Leadership course has been selected to provide that training. We have also identified the need for our firearms examiner to attend the AFTE symposium in order to ensure they are properly trained and aware of industry trends, advancements and standards. 17. NCHIP Priority Area (A): Updating and automating case outcomes from courts and prosecutors in state records and the FBI's Criminal History File. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 18. NCHIP Priority Area (B): Improving access to information concerning persons prohibited from possessing or receiving a firearm for mental health reasons and transmitting relevant records to NICS. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 19. NCHIP Priority Area (C): Full participation in the III and National Fingerprint File (NFF), including adoption and implementation of the National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 20. NCHIP Priority Area (D): Improving the quality, completeness, and accessibility of records at the national level, particularly with regard to the NICS. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 21. NCHIP Project Plan (a) Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities will result in more records being available to systems queried by the NICS, including through federal and state and criminal history records, NCIC, and the NICS Index. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 22. NCHIP Project Plan (b) Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities recognize the role of the courts in ensuring complete records. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 23. NCHIP Project Plan (c) Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities are reasonable in light of the applicant's current level of system development and statutory framework. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 24. NCHIP Project Plan Describe the extent to which proposed grant activities demonstrate the technical feasibility of the proposed task(s) and details the specific implementation plan to achieve the intended deliverables. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 25. ACCREDITATION: Based on the state's priorities, applicant agencies must be fully accredited or applying for funds to assist them in their pursuit of accreditation. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 26. PROJECT PLAN: Clearly describe how project activities will be implemented and how the proposed activities will result in the projected outcomes and achieving the goals and objectives proposed in the application. See instructions for further information. We will provide training for three DME analysts. Two will attend the IACIS basic computer forensic course and the other will utilize the AXIOM training pass to work on video, computer and audio analysis training. This will enable our analysts to provide cutting edge techniques to their examinations and ensure that our backlog is lowered. Once training has been completed, the analysts will complete any competency tests and begin casework. We will send one firearms examiner to the AFTE symposium. Once they return, they will begin casework with the new skills acquired. We will send one discipline manager to the ASCLD leadership course which involves weekly classes and an intensive two-day workshop. This employee will be able to apply their training in real time and continue casework up on their return. 27. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: a) Improvement in quality and timeliness. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 28. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: b) Anticipated reduction in backlog. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 29. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: c) Anticipated improvement in quality and timeliness of forensic results. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 30. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: d) Anticipated benefit of education and training to reduce backlog and improve timeliness of results. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 31. PROJECT OUTCOMES (EXPECTED RESULTS) Describe how this proposed project will positively impact: e) Planned steps to achieve accreditation to positively impact quality and/or timeliness of forensic results. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 32. IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH - Explain the implementation approach to be used to accomplish the goals and objectives being proposed. Upon receipt of the funds, the dates and locations will be researched and seats reserved. Once all classes and competency tests have been complete, analysts will return to case work and apply all knowledge gained to result in a faster turnaround time and reduction in backlog. 33. PLAN FOR FORENSIC SCIENCE LABORATORIES - Please provide the name of the unit of local government that has developed this plan and the years the plan covers. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 34. GENERALLY ACCEPTED LABORATORY PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES - Describe how the applicant agency complies with the certification. Provide the name of the certifying accreditation organization being used. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3- 35. EXTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS - Provide a detailed explanation of the process for ensuring an independent external investigation would be conducted in the event that an allegation of serious negligence or misconduct substantially affecting the integrity of forensic results is committed by employees or contractors. -answer not presented because of the answer to #3 - Budget Summary pp Budget Summary Requested/Awarded Personnel Supplies & Operating �� Travel Equipment Consultants / Contracts Grant Funds $ 15,635.00 $ 10,635.00 Cash In -Kind Match Match Match Match Total Total $0.00 0.00 $ 0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Project Project Total Total 0.00 $ 15,635.00 $ 10,635.00 $0.00 $0.00 Indirect Total $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ $0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $0.00 $ 26,270.00 26,270.00 Tables (G&O, Budget Details, Additional Funding) tpp Goals & Objectives GOAL 1 Goal 1 Objective 1.1 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 1.2 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 1.3 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe GOAL 2 Goal 2 Objective 2.1 Objective Outcome/Activities Provide training to lab employees in areas that will improve the quality of service and aid in their certification or recertification needs. Have two DME examiners attend an intensive computer forensics course with competency testing. Have another DME employee utilize a years pass with Axiom to provide intensive training with audio and visual computer forensics. The regional lab would register and facilitate staff attendance as soon as funds are available. Our staff members will be required to pass any competency testing associated with their training. Once they are approved to begin case work again, they will begin processing cases. Registration will take place in late 2024 -early 2025. Training would be completed before the end of the grant period. One analyst will attend the ASCLD leadership academy in an effort to prepare them for the demands of leadership within their discipline while also completing casework. The regional lab would register and facilitate staff attendance as soon as funds are available. Our staff members will be required to pass any competency testing associated with their training. Once they are approved to begin case work again, they will begin processing cases. Registration will take place in late 2024 -early 2025. Training would be completed by April 2025. One Analyst will attend the AFTE firearms symposium to ensure accurate training with industry standards and maintain certification hours. The regional lab would register and facilitate staff attendance as soon as funds are available. associated with their training. Once they are approved to begin case work again, they will begin processing cases.associated with their training. Once they are approved to begin case work again, they will begin processing cases. Registration will take place in late 2024 -early 2025. Training would be completed by June 2025. Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 2.2 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 2.3 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe GOAL 3 Goal 3 Objective 3.1 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe _. Objective 3.2 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 3.3 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe OUTCOMES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES (NCHIP only) Provide quantitative measures to assess or describe the impact this project will have on the quality, completeness, and availability of records at the national level. Include the corresponding NCHIP Performance Measures upon which your proposed project will impact. See instructions for further information. RSAT ADDITIONAL GOALS AS NEEDED GOAL 4 Goal 4 Objective 4.1 . . Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 4.2 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 4.3 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe GOAL 5 Goal 5 Objective 5.1 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Objective 5.2 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures forObjective Timeframe Objective 5.3 Objective Outcome/Activities Measurement/Performance Measures for Objective Timeframe Personnel: Budget & Budget Narrative Details Total Annual Base Annual Base % To % To Total Salary Fringe Total Match Position Salary Be Be Annual + Budget Annual To Be In• Match Budget Title To Be Paid Annual Paid Base Fringe Narrative Cash Personnel Base Paid Kind Committed Narrative and Salary Paid By Fringe By By Salary To Be and Match Match to this and Name By Grant Grant + Paid Justification Grant Project Justification Grant Funds Funds Funds Fringe By Funds Grant Funds $ 0.00 $ 0.00 2 $ $ $ $ $0.00$0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 4 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 5 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 6 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 8 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 9 $. _ $., $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 10 $ $ $_ $_ $ 0.00$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 13 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 "$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 15 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 18 $ $ $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 19 $ $. $ $ $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.00 $0.00 14 20 Total Non -Personnel: Budget & Budget Narrative Details Amount To Budget Item Item Be Paid By Budget Narrative and Justification Grant Funds SUPPLIES & OPERATING S&O 1 S&O 2 S&O 3 S&O 4 S&O 5 S&O 6 S&O 7 S&O 8 S&O 9 S&O 10 Supplies & Operating Total TRAVEL Ti 2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7.___ T8 T9 T 10 Travel Total EQUIPMENT E1 IACIS BCFE IACIS BCFE Axiom Training Pass AFTE ASCLD IACIS IACIS AFTE ASCLD $ 3,795 Tuition for one digital media analyst to attend Basic Computer Forensic Examiner training provided by the International Association of Computer Information Scientists $ 3,795 Tuition for one digital media analyst to attend Basic Computer Forensic Examiner training provided by the International Association of Computer Information Scientists $ 6,495 12 month training pass for one digital media analyst to access all courses from Axiom Digital Forensics. Providing trainings on cloud data recovery, mobile device examination and computer recovery and examination. $ 700 Tuition for one firearms examiner to attend the annual firearms and toolmark symposium. $ 850 Registration for one analyst to attend the American Society of Crime Lab Directors Leadership Academy. $ 15,635 Match Budget Cash In -Kind Narrative and Match Match Justification $ $ $ $ $ 3,478 Hotel -12 days @ 150 =1800 GSA rate for $ $ Orlando $69*10 plus 2 travel days of $51.75 =793.50 transportation 500 and parking/baggage 284 $ 3,478 Hotel -12 days @ 150 =1800 GSA rate for Orlando $69*10 plus 2 travel days of $51.75 =793.50 transportation 500 and parking/baggage 284 $ 1,840 Hotel- 5 days @ 170= 850 GSA rate for Austin $64 per day, 48 per travel day= 240 transporation =500 parking/baggage =150 $ 1,840 Hotel- 5 days @ 170= 850 GSA rate for Austin $64 per day, 48 per travel day= 240 transporation =500 parking/baggage =150 $ 10,635 $ $ $0 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E 10 Equipment Total CONSULTANTS/CONTRACTS (PROFESSIONAL SERVICES) CC 1 CC 2 CC 3 CC 4 CC 5 CC 6 CC 7 CC 8 CC 9 CC 10 Consultants/Contracts Total INDIRECT Indirect Total Total $0 $ 26,270 Additional Sources of Project Funding Source Federal State County Government Municipal Government Private Other (Specify) Total Race & Ethnicity Total Documents t� Duration Amount Description $ 0.00 Documents Requested * Required? Attached Documents * Federally Approved Indirect Cost Rate [Required for all Grants requesting to use a pre -approved federal indirect cost rate for this project]' Plan for Forensic Science Laboratories _STATE AGENCY [Required for Coverdell] download template Generally Accepted Laboratory Practices and Acceptable Practices Procedures [Required for Coverdell] download template External Investigations [Required for Coverdell] download template Other Do NOT USE - OLD FMQ Forensic Science Laboratory System Accreditation [Required for Coverdell] download template Do NOT USE - Duplicate Lobbying Plan for Forensic Science Laboratories _UNIT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT [Required for Coverdell] download template RSAT Supplemental Application [Required] RSAT Appendices [See RSAT instructions] ZoomGrantsm is not responsible for the content of uploaded documents. External Investigations Accreditation Practices Local Government Application ID: 429224 Become a fan of ZoomGrantsTM on Faceheok Problems? Contact us at QutrOrt s(dZoomGrents.Com ®2002-2023 GranfAnalyst.com. All rights reserved. "ZoomGrants" and the ZoomGrants logo are trademarks of GrantAnalystcem, LLC Laoout � Browser COLORADO DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DCJ FORM 30) INSTRUCTIONS.• Complete the table below with information found in the Grant Agreement. Read the form completely, identify the person responsible for reporting civil rights findings, certij, that the required Civil Rights training has been completed by the Project Director; and check only one certification under "II" that applies to your agency. Have your Signature Authority sign at the bottom of page 2, forward a copy to the person identified as being responsible for reporting civil rights findings and return the original to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, 700 Kipling, Ste. 1000, Denver, CO 80215, within 45 days of the grant award beginning date. GRANTEE NAME & ADDRESS: Weld County Government 1150 O St Greeley, CO 80631 GRANT NUMBER: 2017 and beyond- OAJJA Combined Grant Programs (NCHIP, COV, Formula) PROJECT TITLE: Coverdell Training Grant AWARD (5): 26,270 PROJECT DURATION: FROM: Oct 1,2024 TO: Sept 30,2025 PROJECT DIRECTOR: PHONE: Person responsible for reporting civil rights findings of discrimination: (Name, address, phone & email) Jill Scott, 1150 O Street Greeley CO 80631 (970)400-4230 jscott@weldgov.com I acknowledge that I viewed all of the trainings on Civil Rights available on DCJ's website at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dcj/civil-rights-requirements. I accept responsibility for ensuring that project staff understands their responsibilities as outlined in the presentations. I understand that if I have any questions about the material presented and my responsibilities as a grantee that I will contact my grant manager. Daren Ford Digitally signed by Daren Ford 2/1 3/23 Date: 2023.02.13 09:51:24 -07'00' PROJECT DIRECTOR SIGNATURE DATE SIGNATURE AUTHORITY'S CERTIFICATION: As the Signature Authority for the above Grantee, I certify, by my signature on page two (2), that I have read and am fully cognizant of our duties and responsibilities under this Certification. I. REQUIREMENTS OF GRANT RECIPIENTS: All grant recipients (regardless of the type of entity or the amount awarded) are subject to prohibitions against discrimination in any program or activity, and must take reasonable steps to provide meaningful access for persons with limited English proficiency. ♦I certify that this agency will maintain data (and submit when required) to ensure that: our services are delivered in an equitable manner to all segments of the service population; our employment practices comply with Equal Opportunity Requirements, 28 CFR 42.207 and 42.301 et sea.; our projects and activities provide meaningful access for people with limited English proficiency as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, (See also, 2000 Executive Order #13166). ♦I also certify that the person in this agency or unit of government who is responsible for reporting civil rights findings of discrimination will submit these findings, if any, to the Division of Criminal Justice within 45 days of the finding, and/or if the finding occurred prior to the grant award beginning date, within 45 days of the grant award beginning date. Page 1 of 2 DCJ30_v12 (Rev. 102/20) DCJ FORM 30: CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (Continued) II. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PLAN (EEOP) CERTIFICATIONS: Check the box before ONLY ONE APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION (A or B below) that applies to this grantee agency during the period of the grant duration noted above. Q CERTIFICATION "A" [Applicable, if (1), (2) or (3), below, apply.] This is the Certification that most non -profits and small agencies will use. Check all that apply to your entity. This funded entity: (1) is an educational, medical or non-profit organization or an Indian Tribe; (2) has less than 50 employees; (3) was awarded through this single grant award from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice less than $25,000 in federal U.S. Department of Justice funds. Therefore, I hereby certify that this funded entity is not required to maintain an EEOP, pursuant to 28 CFR §42.302, but is required to submit a Certification (https://oip.gov/about/ocr/eeop.htm). Q CERTIFICATION "B" (Applicable to all entities that do not qualify for Certification "A" above) This funded entity, as a for-profit entity or a state or local government having 50 or more employees (counting both full - and part-time employees but excluding political appointees) and is receiving, through this single grant award from the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, more than $25,000, in federal U.S. Department of Justice funds. Therefore, I hereby certify that the funded entity will prepare and submit an EEOP and Certification at https://oip.gov/about/ocr/eeop.htm, within 60 days of the award. The EEOP shall be submitted in accordance with 28 CFR §42, subpart E, to Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice that will include a section specifically analyzing the grantee (implementing) agency. (If you have already submitted an EEOP applicable to this time period, send a copy of the letter received from the Office for Civil Rights showing that your EEOP is acceptable.) As the Signature Authority for the above grantee, I certify, by my signature below, that I have read and am fully cognizant of our duties and responsibilities under this Certification. I, hereby, also certify that the content of this form, other than the data entry required, has not been altered. Mike Freeman Digitally signed.02. by Mike Fr33 -07'0 02/ 15/2023 Date: 2023.02.15 10:30:33 -07'00' SIGNATURE AUTHORITY SIGNATURE DATE Mike Freeman Chair, Weld County Board of Commissioners TYPED NAME TITLE * * * * * * * * * * This signed form must be returned to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, 700 Kipling, Ste. 1000, Denver, CO 80215, within 45 days of the grant award beginning date. You must also forward a signed copy to the person identified in the box above. Page 2 of 2 DCJ30_v12 (Rev. 02/20) 2024 PAUL COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE TRAINING GRANT APPLICATION AND CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS FORM FOR NORTHERN COLORADO REGIONAL FORENSIC LABORATORY APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: Elected Official, Department Head, or Deputy Department Head APPROVED AS TO FUNDING: &to. 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