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Home My WebLink About20220970.tiffPUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket #: 2022-35 Hearing Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m. Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds. The public is invited to comment about the use of funds to help develop the Annual Action Plan. The Plan is a one (1) -year plan that identifies needs of the community and develops a strategy to address the needs of the county. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has outlined three clear national objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds must address one of the following national objectives: principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons; prevent and/or eliminate slums and blight; and, address an urgent need. The county anticipates receiving approximately $1,057,285.00 during the program year 2022-23. At least seventy percent (70%) of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County must principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons. The county proposes to use the funds on projects such as infrastructure improvements, public facilities, public services, housing preservation, and general grant administration. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation and preservation, and economic/job development. A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m., on March 28, 2022, at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to: Approval of the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and its proposed use of the 2022 CDBG funds for infrastructure improvements, public facilities, public services, housing preservation, and general grant administration. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m., on March 27, 2022, in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. Oral and written comments will be considered and added to the plan document prior to submittal to HUD. The 30 -day comment period required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive citizen comment on the proposed use of funds. Copies of the draft plan are available at https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County- Programs/Community-Development-Block-Grant, or at the Office of the Clerk to the Board, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, during regular office hours. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (970) 400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing. 2022-0970 1001 Lo Don Sandoval, Weld County CDBG Program Manager Dated: February 23, 2022 Published: February 25, 2022 PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket it: 2022-35 Hearing Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 Hearing lime: 9:00 a.m. Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitle- ment funds. The public is invited to comment about the use of funds to help develop the Annual Action Plan. The Plan is a one (1) -year plan that identifies needs of the community and devel- ops a strategy to address the needs of the county. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has outlined three clear national objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds must ad- dress one of the following national objectives: principally bene- fit low- and moderate -income persons; prevent and/or eliminate slums and blight; and, address an urgent need. The county an- ticipates receiving approximately $1,057,285.00 during the pro- gram year 2022-23. At least seventy percent (70%) of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County must principally benefit Pow- and moderate -income persons. The county proposes to use the funds on projects such as Infrastructure improvements, pub- lic facilities, public services, housing preservation, and general grant administration. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable liv- ing environments, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation and preservation, and economic/job development. A public hearing will be held at 900..a.m.,. on March 28, 2022, at the Weld County-AdMinlstratwnBu1lding 1150.,Street Gree(@y,, Cglorado 80631, to obtain citizen views and to respond to pro- posals and questions related to: Approval of the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and Its proposed use of the 2022 CDBG funds for infrastructure improvements, public facilities, public services, housing preservation, and general grant administration. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m„.. on March 27, 2022, in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. Oral and written comments will be considered and added to the plan document prior to submittal to HUD. The 30 -day comment period required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- ment (HUD) in order to receive citizen comment on the proposed use of funds. Copies of the draft plan are available at htt s:_LWww.weldgov. comfGovernment/Count -- Programs/Com in gn ty-t)6761opment-. Block-Granf, or at the Office of the Clerk to the.. Board 1150_0 Street, Greeley,_Colorado 80631, during regular office hours. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (970) 400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing. Don Sandoval, Weld County CDBG Program Manager Dated: February 23, 2022 Published: Greeley Tribune February 25, 2022 - 1871676 Prairie Mountain Media, LLC PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT County of Weld State of Colorado The undersigned, Agent being first duly sworn under oath, states and affirms as follows: 1. He/she is the legal Advertising Reviewer of Prairie Mountain Media LLC, publisher of the Greeley Tribune. 2. The Gree/ey Tribune is a newspaper of general circulation that has been published continuously and without interruption for at least fifty-two weeks in Weld County and meets the legal requisites for a legal newspaper under Colo. Rev. Stat. 24-70-103. 3. The notice that is attached hereto is a true copy, published in the Greeley Tribune in Weld County on the following date(s): Feb 25. 2022 Subsc i d and sworn to me before me this day of �aa Notary Public (SEAL) SHAYLA NAJERA NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20174031965 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES July 31, 2025 Account: Ad Number: Fee: 1099690 1871676 $34.50 1.4 S. 4 ;;t • ce lagr +� "r. , c .� el 4.- eras, .2 A� Z. •w�Sl 4j■:g6 q; A � + m .4, 'r� *_dew loot If Plan Year 2022 • a WELD COUNTY ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Community Development Block Grant Program DRAFT Executive Summary AP -05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) 1. Introduction This grant will be used to address the priority needs, goals, and objectives outlined in the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan. The funds will be used to support activities consistent with the National Objectives for the CDBG program, as established by HUD. No program income is anticipated to be created from prior year projects. Unassigned funds will be kept for contingency purposes 2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan In analyzing the needs of Weld County through various meetings with county staff, municipalities, housing, non-profit agencies, and citizens, the top needs were: public improvements and infrastructure, housing preservation, and access to services. Infrastructure is a significant need in the county and its participating jurisdictions. Sewer, water and drainage issues are a high need throughout the county. There is a growing need for public facilities such as senior, community, and youth centers. Sidewalks and trails are needed to provide safe access to services within the various communities according to the Needs Assessment. Housing needs were the most identified. It came in a variety of suggestions: affordability, preservation, and shelters. Looking at the needs of Weld County residents, affordable housing continues to rise as one of the top needs of people in the County. Cost burden is one of those issues impacting affordable housing. Vacancy rates are at the lowest rate in a generation. The county has grown from 254,230 in 2010 to 314,250 in 2018. The county population is projected to be around 340,265 in 2020. Housing affordability is impacting all economic sectors of the County. Housing preservation becomes an important tool in the CDBG toolbox to allow seniors and low to moderate income persons to stay in their homes. Annual Action Plan 1 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Another high priority need is access to services. Access to services through transit opportunities are lacking in all parts of the County. Transportation is a key issue brought up by multiple organizations and persons in the Needs Assessment. There is a definite lack of transit and transportation options outside the Greeley metro area. The lack of transportation options impact low and moderate -income persons in all phases of their lives. Communication to low and moderate -income and special populations is identified as a need. Communication of what services are available is needed to help with educational, health care, and other opportunities. Translation services kept coming up throughout the Needs Assessments. There are several multi -ethnic groups working in the County. Business loans and fa�ade improvement programs for minority businesses are some of the economic needs for small businesses. Employee training and recruitment programs are needed for manufacturing and industry sectors. Weld County has prioritized in its own county -wide Strategic Plan several goals including: Improving the quality of life for all residents; Maintaining an effective transportation system; Protecting and preserving our unique environment. Knowing at least (70%) percent of the CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate- income persons, the County Commissioners have prioritized Public Improvements and adequate public infrastructure, Housing Preservation, and Access to Public Services as targets for projects for the CDBG program. 3. Evaluation of past performance As we move into the second year of the Weld CDBG program, the goals set out in the Consolidated Plan seem to be ratified by the applications submitted and discussions with locals of their needs. Public infrastructure and public facilities, housing preservation and access to services are and continue to be top priorities. We believe our program is on track. 4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process It is the policy of Weld County to ensure adequate citizen involvement in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of its housing and community development programs. Weld County has developed this Citizen Participation Plan to encourage citizen participation in the Consolidated Plan, Assessment of Fair Annual Action Plan 2 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Housing, Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. This Citizen Participation Plan is prepared and implemented in accordance with the guidance provided in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations 24 CFR Part 91.105. Consultations, direct mailings/emails and other contact have been made with local and regional organizations that serve those in protected classes, or that provide assisted housing, health services, and social services, including those focusing on services to children, elderly persons, persons with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. Public hearings will be held at least twice per year at key stages of the process to obtain the public's views and to provide the public, to the greatest extent possible, with responses to their questions and comments. The county holds public hearings to obtain input regarding community needs during the development of the Assessment of Fair Housing and Consolidated Plan; to review proposed uses of the funds in each Annual Action Plan; and to review program performance in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. 5. Summary of public comments There have been several ways that citizen comments were requested. We have used Facebook, Instagram, webpages and newspaper outlets to request comments from the public. We have received comments ranging from community needs to personal needs. Some of the comments received from citizens include the need for more housing options such as condos, townhomes, multi -family units, and senior housing. Other needs that were high on the list are high speed internet, home repairs, handicapped accessibility, better roads, the need for more recreation and senior centers. Many comments received concern the need for sidewalks, storm drainage, but one of the greatest needs listed was transportation to services. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them So far, we have not received comments that have not been accepted. 7. Summary In summary, the high priority needs of the county and community have been selected after receiving comments from the public, the staff, and the municipality partners. The needs fall into the need for Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 3 DRAFT improvements to public facilities and infrastructure, housing preservation, and access to services. To meet these needs, the county developed its Consolidated Plan strategy to develop partnerships to meet these needs. Targeting these needs through an action plan give more weight to projects meeting the needs identified. The County Commissioners have prioritized Public Improvements and adequate Public infrastructure, Housing Preservation, and Access to Public Services as targets for projects for the CDBG program. Annual Action Plan 4 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b) 1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source. Agency Role Name Department/Agency CDBG Administrator WELD COUNTY Finance & Administration Table 1— Responsible Agencies Narrative (optional) Weld County, through its Department of Finance and Administration, will act as the lead agency for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and the development of the Consolidated Plan, Action Plan, Assessment of Fair Housing, and Consolidate Annual Performance Evaluation Plan. Throughout the Consolidated Plan, a list of actual and potential partners for the CDBG program are listed. These agencies and organizations play key roles in delivering and managing housing, community and economic development programs throughout the county. The Consolidated Plan is part of a larger grants management and planning process that can be divided into six phases: (1) determining needs, (2) setting priorities, (3) determining resources, (4) setting goals, (5) administering the programs, and (6) evaluating performance. The Consolidated Plan incorporates the first four phases. The fifth phase, administering the programs, encompasses all the actions a grantee undertakes throughout a given program year. The final phase, evaluating performance, is documented in the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) submitted to HUD. Annual Action Plan 5 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Weld County's CDBG goals include promoting viable communities by ensuring a range of housing choices, developing partnerships to enhance collaborations in community development, strengthening the local economy, and supporting necessary services. The county's CDBG program aims to provide effective and efficient program administration. Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information Don Sandoval, CDBG Manager, Weld County Finance & Administration 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80632 Email: dosandoval@weldgov.com Phone: 970 400-4480 Annual Action Plan 6 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT AP -10 Consultation — 91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(1) 1. Introduction Weld County has a history of collaboration and consultation in several different areas with several different partners. We have collaborated with the Weld County Food Bank, United Way of Weld County, North Range Behavior Health and other agencies that deal directly with human needs. We have also consulted and collaborated with housing agencies and municipalities. The county will continue to collaborate and consult to help make a better place for the county and its citizens. It is in the County's Strategic Plan: to improve the quality of life for all citizens; and to promote coordination and collaboration among all government services. Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health and service agencies (91.215(l)) The Weld CDBG Program has met with the Weld County Housing Authority. We asked for their planning documents and will include the goals they have set in coordination with the goals of this plan. We have also sent requests for needs of the housing agencies that operate in Weld County including Connections for Independent Living, Envision, Greeley -Weld Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity of St. Vrain Valley, High Plains Development Corp., North Range Behavioral Health, A Woman's Place, and the housing authorities in Ft. Lupton, Kersey, Keenesburg, Milliken and Windsor. We have received responses from all except one agency. We will continue engagement with these and other agencies as we become recognized as an ongoing program to assist agencies dealing with physical and mental health, homelessness, and helping people get back to work. Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness. We have met with the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care which represents Weld and Larimer Counties. We plan coordination meetings to determine needs and how to address those needs. The Covid-19 virus situation has prevented further face to face meetings. We have corresponded through email several times. Weld County funds Weld Way Home, a homeless prevention program, with General Fund monies and the three homeless shelters through Human Services Funds each year. Weld Way Annual Action Plan 7 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Home also reimburses the shelters on a per diem basis for eligible clients. The Northern Colorado Continuum of Care is a regional planning body that is responsible for coordinating the funding and delivery of housing and services for people experiencing homelessness in its service area. They maintain the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, which is used to collect and report data on the characteristics of people experiencing homelessness and their service use patterns. Continuum of Care receives funding through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to promote a community -wide response to ending homelessness. Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS Weld County works with Northern Colorado Continuum of Care to coordinate their efforts in receiving funds to assist their services across Weld County. Weld County does not receive ESG funds at this time. 2. Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Annual Action Plan 8 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Table 2 —Agencies, groups, organizations who participated 1 Agency/Group/Organization A Woman's Place Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Persons with Disabilities Services -Victims of Domestic Violence Services -homeless Services -Education Services - Victims What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. Also had conversations of the needs of the area and agency. 2 Agency/Group/Organization Greeley/Weld County Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Service -Fair Housing Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 9 DRAFT What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Weld County Housing Authority representatives provided valuable information regarding what the County's current needs during the County's solicitation for input on the Consolidated Planning process and Annual Action Plan process. 3 Agency/Group/Organization Greeley -Weld Habitat for Humanity Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Service -Fair Housing Regional organization Planning organization Business and Civic Leaders Neighborhood Organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. Also had conversations about housing preservation needs. Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 10 DRAFT 4 Agency/Group/Organization High Plains Housing Development Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Planning organization Business Leaders Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. The agency also provided information about housing marketing analysis. 5 Agency/Group/Organization Hope@Miracle House Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS Services -homeless Veterans Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 11 DRAFT What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homelessness Needs - Veterans Homelessness Strategy Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. 6 Agency/Group/Organization Brigit's Bounty Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Health Services -Education Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Anti -poverty Strategy Food Security Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 12 DRAFT 7 Agency/Group/Organization Lutheran Family Services Immigrant and Refugee Program Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services - Housing Services -Children Services -homeless Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment Services - Victims Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. 8 Agency/Group/Organization Northern Colorado Latino Organization Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Education Regional organization Foundation Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 13 DRAFT What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Market Analysis Economic Development Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. 9 Agency/Group/Organization Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Children Services -Victims of Domestic Violence Services -homeless Services -Health Services -Education Services - Victims Regional organization Business and Civic Leaders What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Homeless Needs - Families with children Homelessness Needs - Unaccompanied youth Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 14 DRAFT Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. 10 Agency/Group/Organization Keenesburg Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing Services -Elderly Persons What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. Annual Action Plan 15 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT 11 Agency/Group/Organization Envision Agency/Group/Organization Type Services -Children Services -Elderly Persons Services -Persons with Disabilities Services -Persons with HIV/AIDS Services -Health Services -Education Services -Employment Regional organization What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. 12 Agency/Group/Organization Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services -Education What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 16 DRAFT Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Sent the agency a questionnaire. The answers helped with the Needs Assessment. 13 Agency/Group/Organization Loveland Housing Authority Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing PHA Services - Housing What section of the Plan was addressed by Consultation? Housing Need Assessment Public Housing Needs Non -Homeless Special Needs Briefly describe how the Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation or areas for improved coordination? Loveland Housing Authority representatives provided valuable information regarding what the county's current needs are during the county's solicitation for input on the Consolidated Planning process and Annual Action Plan process. Loveland Housing Authority is managing the Windsor and Milliken Housing Authorities. The Authority representatives participated in consultation and provided opportunities for coordination with future projects. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Several agencies were sent questionnaires but did not return them or voice mails. They were asked to participate. (see Exhibits for list) Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 17 DRAFT Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan Table 3 — Other local / regional / federal planning efforts Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan? Continuum of Care Northern Colorado Continuum of Care They maintain the local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) database, which is used to collect and report data on the characteristics of people experiencing homelessness and their service use patterns. Continuum of Care receives funding through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to promote a community -wide response to ending homelessness. Narrative (optional) Covid-19 limited the amount of direct personal contact with public entities. Each of the participating jurisdictions was sent a questionnaire requesting various needs of the jurisdiction including housing, public improvements, public services and veterans, developmentally disabled and seniors and youth. The following are the participating jurisdictions: Ault, Pierce, Nunn, Grover, New Raymer, Eaton, Severance, Windsor, Garden City, Kersey, Evans, LaSalle, Milliken, Johnstown, Gilcrest, Platteville, Firestone, Mead, Frederick, Dacono, Erie, Ft. Lupton, Hudson, Lochbuie, and Keenesburg. Also, worked with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Demography section. We have also connected with the state health department on lead -based paint issues as well as with Weld County Health department. They provide information on the how to mitigate lead -based issues. We continue to build on the consultations as agencies understand our program. We will continue to reach out and expand our consultations. Annual Action Plan 18 2022 OMB Control No; 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT AP -12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal -setting Citizen Participation for the Needs Assessment and Consolidated Plan takes the form of surveys and public hearing input. We developed a communications plan utilizing print, web, radio, and social media to provide information to the public. In August, we launched a media campaign to promote the use of a citizen survey to help determine their needs in order to develop the Needs Assessment of the Consolidated Plan. We also pushed a media campaign in October to get additional comments of need from the citizens of Weld County. Once the Consolidated Plan is completed another media campaign will be done to request citizen comments on the Plan. The media campaign includes Facebook and Twitter posts, as well as to the 8 newspapers and 13 radio stations serving all parts of the County plus the County's own website. Note: because of the Covid-19 virus in person meetings were discouraged by State health officials. Thus, social media and newspaper outlets were used to push out the need for public comment. The input from the citizen participation process greatly influenced the goal setting process. The County Commissioners looked at the comments and derived their goals from the input received. Annual Action Plan 19 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 20 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of response/attendance Summary of comments received Summary of comments not accepted and reasons URL (If applicable) DRAFT Advertising in the newspaper was published in the Greeley Tribune January 15, 2021 for a Feb 17, 2021 public hearing and published February 5, 2021 for a March 8 public hearing. A Notice of Public Comments included needs for road and sidewalk improvements, senior & youth activities and Public Hearing Non - targeted/broad community Hearing will be published in the newspaper Feb 11, 2022 requesting comments of needs and how the current CDBG program is operating. The Public centers, access to services, needs for transit, parks and affordable housing. Public comments made during the publication period are attached. no comments were rejected Hearing will be Feb 28, 2022. Also, all social media will be utilized to request comments starting Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 21 DRAFT Feb 11, 2022. Covid- 19 viruses continue to limit public gatherings so most comments will be via social network means. 2 Internet Outreach Minorities Persons with disabilities Non- targeted/broad community Because of Covid-19, gathering at meetings was prohibited. The exhibits show the number and variety of responses which are summarized below. Many comments including the need for access to services, the lack of transportation to services, the need for affordable housing and better roads and more recreation, youth and senior centers. no comments were rejected 3 Newspaper Ad Non- targeted/broad community The newspaper PSA was picked up by 8 newspapers that serve the county. See comments received above, which include access to services being needed as well as more and better public facilities and affordable housing. no comments were rejected Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 22 DRAFT Table 4— Citizen Participation Outreach Annual Action Plan 23 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Expected Resources AP -15 Expected Resources — 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction This grant will be used to address the priority needs, goals, and objectives outlined in the Consolidated Plan. The funds will be used to support activities consistent with the National Objectives for the CDBG program, as established by HUD. No program income is anticipated to be created Annual Action Plan 24 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT from prior year projects. Unassigned funds will be kept for contingency purposes. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Funds Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Amount Available Remainder of ConPlan $ Narrative Description Annual Allocation: $ Program Income: $ Prior Year Resources: $ Total: $ CDBG public - federal Acquisition Admin and Planning Economic Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 1,057,285 0 544 1,057,829 3,110,425 The amount expected in the second year and the 3 years after. Table 5 - Expected Resources — Priority Table Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied The CDBG allocation on its own will not be able to address all the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. It is important to leverage both financial and intellectual resources to accomplish the goals of the program. In addition to utilizing the sources mentioned above, the County will take prudent actions to assist other agencies and organizations in applying for all available funds and leveraging other resources to implement the strategies and programs. The County will also work with a network of representatives from the private lending community, financial experts, Annual Action Plan 25 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT private and non-profit developers, and consultants, who can provide technical expertise. Also, while there is no Federal match requirement for the CDBG program, the County will find more weight in applications that do propose to match funds. Annual Action Plan 26 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan There is no publicly owned land or property that can be used to address the needs identified in the plan. Discussion While CDBG will provide the greatest percentage of funds for infrastructure activities, it is anticipated that these activities will be leveraged. The program will look at the most benefit to low- and moderate - income persons in reviewing such projects. We will encourage partnerships with state and other local agencies. When the opportunity arises, partnerships with federal government programs will be encouraged as well. It is anticipated that at some time in the future HOME funds could be available to the Weld County CDBG program. At that time, it will allow a much broader coalition to address the affordability of housing. Annual Action Plan 27 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Annual Goals and Objectives AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives Goals Summary Information Sort Order Goal Name Start Year End Year Category Geographic Area Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator 1 Improve Infrastructure 2021 2025 Non -Housing Community Development Public Improvements and Infrastructure Public Facilities CDBG: $121,000 Public Facility or Infrastructure Activities other than Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 415 Persons Assisted 2 Improve home safety for homeowners 2021 2025 Affordable Housing Non -Homeless Special Needs Housing Rehabilitation CDBG: $675,000 Rental units constructed: 40 Household Housing Unit Homeowner Housing Rehabilitated: 38 Household Housing Unit 3 Improve access to services 2021 2025 Non -Housing Community Development Public Services CDBG: $50,000 Public service activities for Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 70 Households Assisted Table 6 — Goals Summary Goal Descriptions Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 28 DRAFT 1 Goal Name Improve Infrastructure Goal Description 2 Goal Name Improve home safety for homeowners Goal Description 3 Goal Name Improve access to services Goal Description Annual Action Plan 29 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) DRAFT Projects AP -35 Projects — 91.220(d) Introduction As mentioned in the Strategic Plan, the top priority for the county is public infrastructure and facility projects. The Needs Assessment showed a great need for water, sewer, storm drainage, roads, sidewalks and trails as well as community -type facilities such as youth and senior centers. Being the second year of being an entitlement county, the projects improving the public infrastructure of the County or participating jurisdictions will be the highest priority. Projects assisting in access to services and providing low- and moderate -income owner -occupied homeowners with repairs for safety will be a high priority. Projects # Project Name 1 22-4 Hudson Accessibility Sidewalks 2 22-6 Frederick Brigit's Village 3 22-7 Keenesburg Sidewalks & Ramps 4 22-8 Firestone Housing Rehabilitation 5 22-9 Firestone/Frederick VIA Transit Table 7 - Project Information Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs Annual Action Plan 30 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -38 Project Summary Project Summary Information 1 Project Name 22-4 Hudson Accessibility Sidewalks Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Improve access to services Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $60,000 Description Reconstruction of inadequate sidewalk in front of Senior Housing facility to give access to town services including town hall, library and downtown services such as groceries, etc. The project includes a crossing light on the state highway to get to above mentioned services. Target Date 3/31/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The project is estimated to benefit all the residents of the senior housing facility and the town's persons that are disabled and other seniors. The number is estimated to benefit 415 such persons. Location Description The location is along Colorado Highway 52 east of the railroad tracks. Planned Activities It is anticipated the CDBG funds will be used to reconstruct the sidewalk between Fishing Pond Road and Beech St. and a crossing light at highway 52 and Beech Street. 2 Project Name 22-6 Frederick Brigit's Village Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Improve home safety for homeowners Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Housing Rehabilitation Funding CDBG: $450,000 Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 31 Description The project is to purchase water rights through the Town's water tap/plant investment fees for a non-profit housing development project which plans to build 40 low and moderate -income rental housing units in the Town of Frederick. The use of CDBG funds will be to pay for a portion of the water fees necessary to provide water for the proposed 40 units. Target Date 3/31/0024 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The project will assist 40 low and moderate -income families each year for at 25 years. Location Description The project is located at 131 Aspen Drive in the Town of Frederick. Planned Activities The activity is to pay the water tap/plant investment needed by the town to allow the project to connect to town water. 3 Project Name 22-7 Keenesburg Sidewalks & Ramps Target Area Goals Supported Improve Infrastructure Improve access to services Needs Addressed Public Improvements and Infrastructure Funding CDBG: $71,000 Description The project is to reconstruct sidewalks and construct ADA handicapped ramps at the appropriate corners. Target Date 3/31/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The number of seniors and persons with disabilities in the town to benefit is estimated to be 513. Location Description The Town of Keenesburg. Planned Activities The planned activities are sidewalk construction with ADA accessible ramps in the older part of the Town of Keenesburg. 4 Project Name 22-8 Firestone Housing Rehabilitation Target Area Goals Supported Improve home safety for homeowners Needs Addressed Housing Rehabilitation Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 32 Funding CDBG: $225,000 Description The project is a minor housing rehabilitation program for the Town of Firestone. The project will assist low and moderate -income owner - occupied homeowner housing with minor rehab and emergency rehab. The rehab of the home may range from electrical, plumbing, windows, roofs to mention a few items to make the home safe, accessible and efficient. Target Date 6/30/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities It is estimated that up to 40 families may benefit from the housing rehabilitation activity. Though the number of families assisted may vary depending on the cost per housing rehab. The range of cost may be up to $12,500. Location Description Within the Town of Firestone Planned Activities CDBG funds will be used to fund a Single -Family Housing Rehabilitation program in the Town of Firestone. The program plans to serve 18-56 homes with repairs and maintenance elements. This is an owner - occupied housing rehab program. The town will use Brothers Redevelopment, Inc to operate the program. Because of the varying costs of each rehab, we plan use 40 households as the goal. 5 Project Name 22-9 Firestone/Frederick VIA Transit Target Area Goals Supported Improve access to services Needs Addressed Public Services Funding CDBG: $50,000 Description Target Date 3/31/2023 Estimate the number and type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities The project is estimated to benefit approximately 70 families who may be seniors, persons with disabilities and low -to moderate -income persons. Location Description The towns of Firestone and Frederick. Planned Activities The transit service is to provide services Monday thru Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM. Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 33 AP -50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f) Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and minority concentration) where assistance will be directed As mentioned in the Strategic Plan, the top priority for the county is public infrastructure and facility projects. The Needs Assessment showed a great need for water, sewer, storm drainage, roads, sidewalks and trails as well as community -type facilities such as youth and senior centers. Being the first year of being an entitlement county, the projects improving the public infrastructure of the county or participating jurisdictions will be the highest priority. Projects assisting in access to services and providing low- and moderate -income owner -occupied homeowners with repairs for safety will be a high priority. Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Table 8 - Geographic Distribution Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The determination has been made to spread funding across needy areas in the county, rather than focusing a year's funding exclusively on one geographic area of entitlement. Projects in geographic low - to -moderate income areas are given priority. Discussion See comment above Annual Action Plan 34 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Affordable Housing AP -55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g) Introduction While the Weld County CDBG Program cannot build new affordable housing units. Affordable housing continues to be an ongoing need in our county, but through strategic use of the CDBG funding aims to address the need in a holistic, multi -pronged approach. Continued collaboration with municipalities and public housing agencies will be necessary to increase the reach and leveraging power of CDBG dollars. Regional collaboration and investment in key areas of the community will also continue to be imperative aspects of success. One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless Non -Homeless Special -Needs Total Table 9 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement 0 0 0 0 One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through Rental Assistance The Production of New Units Rehab of Existing Units Acquisition of Existing Units Total Table 10 - One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type Discussion 0 0 30 0 30 We do anticipate that a type of housing rehabilitation program will develop in the coming year. We have had a discussion with a municipality and programs that operate such rehab programs. The Town of Firestone is working to develop a rehab program with a non-profit partner. Annual Action Plan 35 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -60 Public Housing — 91.220(h) Introduction The Weld County Housing Authority does not own any units. It is not their intent in the near future to acquire or build any units Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The Weld County Housing Authority does not own any units. This housing authority does plan to look at getting more vouchers if available. Other authorities plan to keep units maintained. Windsor Housing Authority is working with Loveland Housing Authority to look into building more units. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership Weld County Housing Authority has no units therefore no residents. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance No authority is designated as troubled. Discussion Annual Action Plan 36 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i) Introduction Weld's Way Home, under the leadership of United Way of Weld County, is the initiative to address and prevent homelessness in Weld County. Beginning in the fall of 2016, this initiative set forth priorities identified by a Blue Ribbon Committee that represented gaps in Weld County's current continuum of services for individuals experiencing housing instability, including homelessness. The initiative also works to change the systematic response of homelessness, from managing challenges of homelessness to a Housing First and prevention system. The entire report can be found at www.weldswayhome.org. The county funds Weld Way Home with General fund monies and the three homeless shelters through Human Services Funds each year. The County also reimburses the shelters on a per diem basis for eligible clients. Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness including Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs Outreach and assessment are best done by those agencies with expertise helping homeless individuals and families and, in 2021, will include the Point -in -time Count and outreach through the Community Action Collaborative, Cold Weather Shelter, and the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement Strategy, all of which will receive CDBG support. The Weld County Human Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless including using resources mentioned above. Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The agencies mentioned above work in some capacity to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons. Additionally, the County further supports the work of the Cold Weather Shelter in the Housing Navigation Center. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that individuals and families experience homelessness, facilitating access for homeless individuals and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were recently homeless from becoming homeless again The Weld County Human Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 37 including using resources mentioned above. The County did not establish one-year goals specifically to help homeless transition to housing and independent living, but rather supports the agencies providing such assistance. The agencies named above all work to provide referrals, case management, and in some cases, financial assistance (rent and/or utility assistance) to help households avoid returning to homelessness. Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities, foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education, or youth needs. The Weld County Human Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless including using resources mentioned above. Discussion The agencies named above all work to provide referrals, case management, and in some cases, financial assistance (rent and/or utility assistance) to help households avoid returning to homelessness. Annual Action Plan 38 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j) Introduction: Barriers to affordable housing are policies, administrative rules and regulations, market conditions, public or private systems and economic conditions that impede access to affordable housing. The biggest barrier to affordable housing is the cost of water. There is a lack of water in Northern Colorado including Weld County. Many municipalities are working together to fund bringing or providing additional water to help accommodate growth. The cost to do this is expensive. Of course, besides water is the neighborhood push back concerning the location of low -and moderate - income housing. The plan is to work together with municipalities to develop strategies to provide education to residents about the fabric of a diverse neighborhood. These educational endeavors will be on going. Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls, tax policies affecting land, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees and charges, growth limitations, and policies affecting the return on residential investment Unfortunately, local governments do not have the ability remove or control market forces or completely eliminate social perceptions that act as barriers to affordable housing. Local governments can, however, lead by example in reforming public policies and regulations that serve as barriers. Working with agencies like the High Plains Housing Development Corporation, Loveland Housing Authority and Weld County Housing Authority along with private sector housing developers, a strategy of removing barriers to affordable housing can take place. Working with municipalities to review policies that can enhance the development of more affordable housing can ameliorate the barriers to affordable housing. Providing education about funding sources such USDA Rural Development, Private Activity Bonds, and other funding resources can help remove barriers to affordable housing. We plan to meet with these agencies to work on strategies to remove barriers to affordable housing. Discussion: The county has reworked its comprehensive plan and will work with municipalities to offer advice on promoting fair housing and looking at removing barriers to affordable housing Annual Action Plan 39 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) AP -85 Other Actions — 91.220(k) Introduction: The CDBG allocation on its own will not be able to address all the needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. It is important to leverage both financial and intellectual resources to accomplish the goals of the program. The County will also work with a network of representatives from the private lending community, financial experts, and private and non-profit developers and consultants who can provide technical expertise. Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs Communication is the key to assist the underserved. Providing information in various forms and places is the key to addressing some of the obstacles of to getting help to those that need it. We plan to work with municipalities by providing them with ways to reach out to their citizens about the services available. We will work with County human services department works and nonprofit agencies in this endeavor. Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing The Weld CDBG program is gathering the various sectors of the housing industry to work on a process to foster affordable housing will set a foundation to maintain such. A key partner is working with United Way's Weld's Way Home. Work with participating partners to foster reviews of promoting affordable housing in their jurisdictions Actions planned to reduce lead -based paint hazards The County will also continue to participate annually in the State's Lead Safety Awareness Month. Participation will include providing lead paint awareness pamphlets at public buildings and posting lead - based paint awareness posters, space permitting. The lack of funding from the State inhibits even small- scale assistance except to provide testing for children. At this time there is no housing rehab grant program. It is a long-term goal to have such a program that could help mitigate such hazards. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty -level families The County will work with AIM's Community College and other job resource agencies to train persons in need of jobs. The County's work force center will also be a resource for persons in need to help them find jobs which is a step toward moving out of poverty. Actions planned to develop institutional structure There is, overall, good coordination and little duplication of services locally, in part because the Annual Action Plan 40 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) participating jurisdictions are mostly small communities. The local nonprofit infrastructure is diverse and active in the community. The plan this year and through the next several years is to work on building capacity for many of the participating jurisdictions and nonprofit agencies. Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies To enhance overall coordination, CDBG staff will continue consultations, open lines of communication and attend meetings that will enrich the program. They County currently is involved many agencies dealing with social services and public housing. The County has a housing authority as well. These current systems allow for coordination. The CDBG program will enhance these ongoing situations. Discussion: It is essential that staff coordinates with other agencies to implement, enhance and bring success to the County's CDBG program and to the services to persons needing assistance. Annual Action Plan 41 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Program Specific Requirements AP -90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4) Introduction: This Action Plan for Weld County plans to fund public improvement and/or public facility projects as well as owner occupied home rehabilitation and access to public services projects. In this coming year, projects cover all the areas of County priorities outlined in the Consolidated Plan. Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1) Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the Projects Table. The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in projects to be carried out. 1. The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0 2. The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0 3. The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0 4. The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not been included in a prior statement or plan 0 5. The amount of income from float -funded activities 0 Total Program Income: 0 Other CDBG Requirements 1. The amount of urgent need activities 0 2. The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit - A consecutive period of one, two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum overall benefit of 70% of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. The Weld County CDBG program plans to use at least 70% of the CDBG funds to benefit low -and moderate -income persons by the end of the 3 years. At this time, we do not receive HOME funds. OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 90.00% Annual Action Plan 42 2022 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket #: 2022-33 Hearing Date: Monday, February 28, 2022 Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m. Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds. The public is invited to comment about the needs of the County to help develop the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan. The Plan is a 1 -year plan that identifies needs of the community and develops a strategy to address the needs of the County. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has outlined three (3) clear national objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds must address one of the following national objectives: principally benefit low- and moderate - income persons; prevent and/or eliminate slums and blight; and address an urgent need. The County anticipates receiving approximately $1,057,285 during the program year 2022-23. At least 70% of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County must principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and infrastructure improvements, housing preservation, and economic/job development. A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m. on February 28, 2022, at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to: Community development and housing needs, including the needs of low- and moderate - income persons, as well as other needs in the community that might be addressed in the 2202-23 Annual Action Plan through the CDBG program. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 27, 2022, in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. Oral and written comments will be considered and added to the plan document prior to submittal to HUD. E-mail messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To ensure inclusion of your e-mail correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to egesick@weldgov.com. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (970) 400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing. Don Sandoval, Weld County CDBG Program Manager Dated: February 11, 2022 Published: February 13, 2022, in the Greeley Tribune Annual Action Plan 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) 43 PUBLIC NOTICE AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) 2022-23 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN Docket #: 2022-35 Hearing Date: Monday, March 28, 2022 Hearing Time: 9:00 a.m. Weld County plans to submit an Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds. The public is invited to comment about the use of funds to help develop the Annual Action Plan. The Plan is a one (1) -year plan that identifies needs of the community and develops a strategy to address the needs of the county. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has outlined three clear national objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds must address one of the following national objectives: principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons; prevent and/or eliminate slums and blight; and, address an urgent need. The county anticipates receiving approximately $1,057,285.00 during the program year 2022-23. At least seventy percent (70%) of the CDBG grant funds received by Weld County must principally benefit low- and moderate -income persons. The county proposes to use the funds on projects such as infrastructure improvements, public facilities, public services, housing preservation, and general grant administration. CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation and preservation, and economic/job development. A public hearing will be held at 9:00 a.m., on March 28, 2022, at the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, to obtain citizen views and to respond to proposals and questions related to: Approval of the 2022-23 Annual Action Plan and its proposed use of the 2022 CDBG funds for infrastructure improvements, public facilities, public services, housing preservation, and general grant administration. Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m., on March 27, 2022, in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631. Oral and written comments will be considered and added to the plan document prior to submittal to HUD. The 30 -day comment period required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive citizen comment on the proposed use of funds. Annual Action Plan 44 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Copies of the draft plan are available at https://www.weldgov.com/Government/County- Programs/Community-Development-Block-Grant or at the Office of the Clerk to the Board, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, during regular office hours. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office at (970) 400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing. Don Sandoval, Weld County CDBG Program Manager Dated: February 23, 2022 Published: February 25, 2022 Annual Action Plan 45 2022 OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021) Community Needs Comments For 2022-23 Annual Action Plan Pauline Migliore Johnstown Community improvements needed: EV charger stations in downtown Johnstown. Currently there are no EV charger stations in downtown Johnstown. Johnstown is growing at an unprecedented rate; it wants to establish itself as a destination town. The need to address climate change and move to electric vehicles, EV charging stations are needed in every town and city in Weld County. Johnstown is working on downtown improvements which need to include the addition of EV charging stations. Funds granted by Weld County will improve Johnstown's public infrastructure and contribute to it being a destination town with the bonus of addressing one aspect affecting climate change. Sincerely, Pauline Migliore Hello, My name is Lauren Mustoe and I live in Severance. Our community is desperately in need of more schools. Elementary, Middle and High School. Yes, I do realize that we already have one of each, however they are already at capacity and yet they are continuing to build homes for families that have school age children. Also, with all the homes being built in Severance, there have been a lot more cars and we could use more stop lights. Particularly at 392 and CR23. Thank you for listening. Lauren Mustoe My name is Jacqueline Bellendir. I live in Greeley Colorado. I'd Ike to see more street sweeping, more attention to weed control by the City. I'd like to see more cleaning up the trash and debris that litters our neighborhoods. Thanks, Jacqueline I wish to request a much needed project in my Community. I live in Milliken and often go to Johnstown. I would like to see County Road 46 1/2 paved between County Roads 17 and 19 (there is new construction along the south side of that road near Johnstown). It is heavily used and, being oiled/dirt/gravel, has lots of potholes most of the time due to heavy traffic. And, I would like to see County Road 46 paved from County Road 19 to CR 21, AND east of the railroad tracks in Milliken to the Platte River entrance onto Hwy 60 South -bound. The west road is actually on the main route Google Maps suggests for getting from Denver to my neighborhood in Milliken. And, it is in poor repair some of the time. The East portion is healivly used by the residents of the area who live near CR 46 to get to Denver via Hwy 60 to 85 south. The main advantage to paving these routes is that it will take some of the traffic off of Hwy 60 through the middle of Johnstown and Milliken. It will also make my trips into Johnstown (Grocery store, hardware store, The Y Rec Center, etc.) and south toward Denver much quicker and safer. Thank you for considering my requests. Rick Reeser 1091 Fairacres Ln, Milliken, CO 80543 970-451-9093 I believe I have sent an e-mail about this idea for a community improvement project to you previously so I apologize for being redundant. However, I really feel this idea would serve Weld County very well. I propose the development of a 9-hole/3-par golf course modeled after the Cattail Creek Golf Course in Loveland, CO. Like Cattail Creek, part of the course could also include a few holes for SNAG (Someone New At Golf). The SNAG program is wonderful for introducing children to the sport and it also is helpful to older beginners, especially women. Golf is a peaceful, delightful game that is too expensive for most people. Providing an option for children and beginners to learn and practice the game opens lots of doors. It provides fun and inexpensive exercise for older citizens. It allows a fun game of golf for lower income individuals. And it is a great way to introduce children to a challenging, fun, and non-violent sport. Skills in golf present more opportunities for college scholarships but again, the game is mostly a higher income sport. This type of golf course will encourage learning. New students of golf will not feel pressured when they are slower at finishing a hole than the more expert golfers because a 9-hole/3 par course is not going to be used by the more proficient golfers. I have tried to learn golf since I was in my 20's and nothing worked. But the Loveland Recreation Center offered "Beginning Golf for Women" for only $50. That course provided PGA certified instructors to work with the students for 5 sessions. And you could re -enroll as often as you wanted. Those instructors were excellent and they welcomed beginners because they knew that beginners eventually become a feeder program for their more challenging (and more expensive) 18 -hole courses. What would be really special, but probably not possible, would be some small SNAG courses next to Boys and Girls Club facilities. I am currently a part-time employee of Boys and Girls Club of Weld County and I have seen some outdoor areas that might be wonderful for even just a one -hole SNAG opportunity. Golf is a fun and challenging sport that should not just belong to the higher income citizens. There really is no other way, that I know of, to introduce low-income youngsters to this rewarding activity. Who knows what delightful futures could be had for low-income children if they became proficient in this sport? Thank you for your consideration of this proposal. It is a shame that beginner golfers have to go to Larimer County to have an affordable and supportive place to develop their skills. And it is shameful that so few college and professional golfers are Latinos. Wanda Lorraine Toni (Lorrie Toni) 518 Pebble Beach Ave Johnstown, CO 80534 970-578-9300 lorrietoni@gmail.com My Name is Ken Hicks I live at 26409 County Road 60'/2 Greeley CO 80631 We live close to the corner of road 53 and 60'/ A very simple improvement would be a noise reduction from trucks that travel west on 60 1/2. We have dozen homes that are subject to jake brakes and straight pipes that are so load you can not sleep at times. The community has asked several times for Weld County to research this and simply put-up signs indicating no jake breaks at this corner. This may sound minor to Weld County but please understand for this small part of Weld County this a big deal. The trucks( primarily oil and gas rigs) travel above the posted speed limit traveling west on 60 1/2 and use engine breaks to slow and turn south on road 53. They have no need to increase speed above the 45mph posted speed after the road curves out of Gill, yet they travel as fast as 65 mph for the '/4 mile after the curve just to hit the engine breaks to make the turn. We have had numerous accidents at that intersection. Several homes are located that corner. Respectfully, Ken and Judy Hicks Hello, as above, I am Susan Todd, and live in Greeley. I am responding to a request that was made in the Tribune recently. Please forward this to the department S where these issues are applicable. It could be several: CDOT, roads within Greeley, Transportation between Denver and Ft. Collins, Also within Greeley, The River plans (water?) Parks, Schools, Planning Commission Originally from IA, lived in Dallas, Madrid in Spain, Albuquerque, Denver, and Greeley. I do like Greeley. But, many of my original friends have moved away from here, since 1981. You are probably aware of that. It makes me sad, and somewhat angry. The following are my concerns, not their's, or they didn't tell me their reasons directly. I don't know exactly what part of the government is in charge of what, but you all need to get on the ball before there are major problems here. I used to love to go to Mexico, but after reading novels, and the news, I am really sad about what has happened down there. I didn't choose to live in Mexico, and I don't want their political and economical systems here. We are a different country. HWY 34 (CDOT rules probably below....) Change needs to happen in a good and thoughtful way. There are a lot more lights and and unnecessary congestion. I am talking about hi -way 34, 20th St. and W. 10th. Colfax(in Denver) ... we do not need. Why do we need lights every block or even mile? We can drive an extra half mile to turn onto a main street. Lights are expensive. Other towns don't pamper their citizens with easy transportation. In mind, is the new light by the new fire station just W of Greeley. ? Why did you have to build the fire station there? There is no growth to the South of it. Such an inconvenience for everyone, not just Greeley-ites. Also, ?The new light on 20th st by AIMS.... Cars still turn South near the light, just near of there, as well as farther W into Aims just like they used to. They will cause problems and accidents still. Can you close off both of them onto street to 20th, and then they will have to drive one block to 47th Ave. or to get to Aims, they can go to the traffic light. The street and thus light farther W on 20th towards Highland Golf Course is a wreck waiting to happen also. There need to be a turn lanes by the charter sch. and Aims daycare. Also, let's save the places that we do have a pretty view of the Mts... for buildings that Use the view. Why put a storage unit as the one W on 20th St. where there could be a business/ homes who might enjoy those mountains!? We need to have some other goals than just money as in fill a space. Another issue is that Nursing homes are " a plenty," but there are no places for older people to walk to. We have obviously become a large retirement community. If there are no walkable areas: If buses are too expensive and many are not using them, Here is a solution: I have always thought we should start with smaller vehicles with fun names such as: Use a call system. First something like a taxi "Greely taxi trot" Then van size (Some nursing homes have them, but it would save them money if the city started something catchy... "Van Meeker Sleeker' then use buses for a larger need "BusLess Greeley Gas" Take them downtown. Older people used to be used to downtowns. We could apply these methods of communicat to the schools' needs as well. Reasons people move to a place and I see it, are: Beauty Culture Retirement activities Good schools and Choices which we seem to be doing a great job with.... Views and nature (increase lake access N of the Poudre R. NOW Have a swim beach like Loveland. MULTIPLE fishing areas, instead of one, where people rudely hang out all day as if it was only their's. Don't waste nice views on a storage building! The Home Depot had one of the prettiest views in Greeley. They waste a special spot by changing a golf course into the back of a huge commercial area. We are super on: WAter yeaaa. +++ Again, Use the lakes. Again, use the River. Windsor has built a beautiful park where children can inter -tube, crawl on landscaped rocks, with playgrounds nearby, possilbly outdoor concerts. Look at Texas. They use Rivers in their cities. People want to live by the river in Denver. Kayak? Intertube like in Steamboat? Affordability & Low taxes REQUIRE our major city employees to live here and they make us even better!!! (Didn't they used to have to do so? They may work harder on adding improvements like neighboring communities have done. Decrease the crime. Some of the prettiest parts of Greeley are the E and N, where I think we have the most crime. I may be wrong but "the GreeleyTribune" lists where crime happens. Let's work on that so we don't have drug kings here like other countries do. Creating meaningful jobs and creative projects may help. Work on the connection to Denver & Ft. Col mass transit plan NOW. That whole N and E area could be developed if we do so, and make areas Pretty! Encourage diversity. We are lucky to have a lot of groups here. I like multi -cultural activities. Let's show we are proud of that. We need good paying jobs and Pride. Train people to help with landscaping, and development. What did Santa Fe, San Antonio, New Brunfels, TX, and New Orleans do during their recent growth cycles? Give more opportunties to different sub groups, maybe to build up our natural treasures. We need to accentuate the E part of Greeley by the river... and downtown. We have made some headway, but people are still moving away. We have let that happen in some ways. I hear rumblings that something new is happening in East Greeley. Yeaaa What is the City/ Weld County doing to help with all of these projects. Hopefully I am hearing that there are some changes planned, like the lakes. Well, You asked the community via the Tribune for imput... I am trying not to be negative, but some logic needs to be used in roads especially. Money could actually be saved in small ways. Everything takes time, but we need to encourage our strengths and a the same time build up people to get excited about projects, and in doing so provide good paying creative jobs to do so. I hate to lose some of the positives. We need to use our assets and diverse population to improve our image. Thank you. Hello, - My name is Abdul Barzak - I work for the Town of Severance - Our community is in need of funding to help us pave established trails (GWT) and in need of transit opportunities. Currently, no transit opportunities exist or serve the Severance community leaving many residents without multimodal options. - Many of our residents work, recreate, and dine in neighboring Towns and are forced to utilize SOV travel. Having multimodal options would allow for more flexibility and mobility for many of the Towns young, aging, and EJ residents. - Projects being completed now help forward the county's goals, but many residents have expressed that they believe the often smaller and rural communities need more. Thank you, Abdul Barzak Town Planner Direct Line: 970-692-1556 Office: 970-686-1218 TOWN PRIDE through Leadership, Service and Collaboration. oo•o 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. Hello, There are many improvements that the cities in Weld County and Weld County itself should do. Our quality of life is below that of other communities outside of Weld County. I would suggest EV charging stations at a number of locations in Greeley. The number of electric vehicles will increase over time and the stations will be needed. We are also very car centric and outside of the Poudre and Great Western Trail, biking is often dangerous in Weld County. I would suggest wider sidewalks and more bike friendly lanes in Greeley and other areas. Affordable housing is also an issue in Weld County. I would suggest a small tax or use of energy money to provide affordable housing throughout the city. Finally, I think our cities should take the lead and require that all new construction be solar power ready. All Weld County government buildings and City buildings should also be retrofitted to solar power. This would encourage more renewable energy and more jobs. Weld County is falling further behind counties to the east and I hope something comes of this survey! Mike Weiland Michael Thornton EATON CO. Repair to sidewalks and gutters for older residents along with dead tree removal. Some folks can not afford the expense. Thank you Hello, Thanks for the opportunity to submit ideas for CDBG community projects. I know you asked for only one idea, but I can't help myself and am submitting two. First, I think a program to insulate homes of lower and lower -middle income residents would be beneficial. It would be a win -win with the homeowners being warmer and having lower heating bills. The environment wins too with less energy being used. Secondly, a dedicated safe pedestrian/bike path/trail/bridge over or under Hwy 85 connecting east Evans to west Evans would be lovely. It would visually connect the two parts of Evans, promote passage to the Riverside Park , and provide safe connection to services and businesses on both sides of Hwy 85. The environment wins with this project too by eliminating use of motor vehicles. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Kendall Evans Weld County Community Improvement Feedback From Facebook Glenn L. Neal I would like to see proof that a county commissioner has seen County Road 93 and 18 now that Barb is gone. Alicia Rakowski -Florin Access to RTD from Firestone/Frederick to another line like Erie or Longmonth. Sidewalks between Firestone/Frederick. Jodi Miles A light at 394 and Highway 85. Officers need to patrol on 394. Greg A. Lynch Greeley -Evans Transit bus service HAS To be the entire WORST in this entire country! Adrian Monk Burkholder Sidewalks in LaSalle! Merisa Armstrong Affordable property taxes and electric bills. Cassy Lyn Stoaks Bus that goes from Milliken/Johnstown to Greeley. Amy Poston Lentz Stoplights on 392 east of Windsor at County Road 21 and County Road 23. Robyn Jubal Really miss the recycling center. Casey Holmes Dimmer streetlights!! Kendall Dukes Pave County Road 90 Bethany Secrest Gumz We need a sidewalk in West Greeley off 83rd Ave. Peggy Crump Do something with the homeless problem. Susan Brownie Access to recycling. Jodi Copeland McCarthy Lengthen the left turn lane on Hwy 85 northbound at 42nd St. This turn lane could start clear back at the South Platte River Bridge. Dana Hoffman Widen Hwy 52 and Colorado Rhineholdt Raye How about a county cleanup day like the City of Evans does? I see a lot of dumped sofas etc. out in the county. Victoria Burns Wheeler Johnstown- transportation. Both for seniors/disabled who need to get to appointments in town, but a way to connect with Greeley and other parts of Weld... Julia Mercier -Lords A park on the west side of Greeley. A place where kids can play. There isn't too many options and I see kids playing in the streets all the time. Tiffany Dowd Firestone and Frederick - completed sidewalks and working crosswalks. Last I tried, the crosswalks at Silver Birch and 119 were not working. Chris Garcia The East Side of Greeley near Bella Romero needs improved sidewalks and bus access on that side of town. 17th Avenue in Evans is in desperate need of repairs. Sherry Lawley Clean up all the unregulated junk yards in Galeton and surrounding areas. Tami Inskeep Transportation! I run a staffing agency and let me tell you the hardest thing our community members face is transportation to get to various job sites especially in our neighboring communities like Eaton. Since we don't have a lot of Uber or Lift Drivers and the bus system doesn't reach at least 20% of our clients. Leslie Torres You all need to do more to try to help protect people's property from being tagged up. It's disgusting to see everywhere. Carole Sue Prieskorn I live in Frederick - some bike lanes and trails would be really nice! Bob Kearns Traffic control on the country roads. I have never seen so many people speed, follow too close, run stop signs and not use their turn signals. Melynda Johnson Childers Better bus system between weld and Larimer counties ... find a way to keep businesses in towns. Charles Rice Eaton CO 80615 My name is Charles Rice I live in Eaton CO, to give you an idea of how old my neighborhood is my house was built in 1900. The area I'm referring to is the old town just north of the police station. There are two real needs in my community. #1 The sidewalks have become dangerous even in good weather, People can't push a stroller, kids can't ride a skateboard. The Handy cap would have to use the street because it would be difficult for a wheelchair even thought the just put in ramps at ever corner. In the winter it's hard to clear snow because they're so uneven and it leaves ice everywhere. #2 The trees most if not all need to be trimmed, they become dangerous from wind and heavy snow. There are a lot of elderly couples and families with children that can't afford to do either. Our town is growing right now, we are building a Brand new high school using the most modern technology. Also we're returning the old high school into a Modern Middle school and turning the old middle school into a new grade school. We thank you for your consideration. Regards Charles Rice Hello