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Home My WebLink About20222956.tiffRESOLUTION RE: APPROVE 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM APPLICATION (ROUND TWO [2]) FOR WELD COUNTY OPERATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SENIOR RESOURCE SERVICES, DBA 60+ RIDE WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application (Round Two [2]) for Weld County Operational Transportation Services from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Senior Resource Services, dba 60+ Ride, to the Weld County CDBG Program, with further terms and conditions being as stated in said application, and WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Application (Round Two [2]) for Weld County Operational Transportation Services from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, and Senior Resource Services, dba 60+ Ride, to the Weld County CDBG Program, be, and hereby is, approved. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 24th day of October, A.D., 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W LD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: d.. JEL;4, Weld County Clerk to the Board BY: N Deputy Clerk to the Boar cott K. James, Chair Mi eeman, P Perry L.,,uck APP: Em AS TO F•��// ounty Attorney Date of signature: 10/95/22 teve Moreno Lori Saine cc : AcT(cc) FI(Pw/cP/5.) co6G(cM5, Pc�(C,-i/ER)� I0/A5 /22 2022-2956 EG0080 F10076 MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: October 24. 2022 FROM: Elizabeth Relford, PW Deputy Director SUBJECT: 2022 CDBG App Round 2 — 60+ Ride In accordance with the work session held on October 18, 2022, Weld County Public Works is requesting the Commissioners consideration to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application on behalf of 60+ Ride. The purpose of the CDBG application is to assist 60+ Ride (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) with the operational expenses to support staffing one full-time equivalent (FTE) employee to operate their new wheelchair (ADA) accessible van. These operational expenses are intended to augment their existing volunteer transportation program by ensuring a consistent and flexible transportation service for low to moderate income persons in Weld County. The 60+ Ride program provides free transportation services for Weld County's residents over 60 years of age. By hiring a dedicated driver to staff the ADA van. it will help address an existing community need to provide ADA accessible rides for elderly and disabled residents. Transportation is the number one reason older adults lose their independence. The needs for transportation vary widely, including to medical appointments, grocery stores, financial and government institutions, social events, houses of worship, and personal grooming appointments. Not only do these services directly increase older adults' ability to maintain their health and independence through the consistent availability of medical care, but these same services reduce re -hospitalization, offer a way to increase nutrition quality through fresh food, and decrease social isolation and depression. This translates into both quality of life for Weld County's 60+ population and the financial benefit of reducing the need for government social services and therefore the tax burden. Another financial benefit comes in the form of reducing the impact of caring for aging family members on workforce production because our services lessen the need for adult children to take time off work to ensure the basic needs of their parents are being met. This application requests operational transit funding in the amount of $68.775 from November of 2022 to April of 2023. A separate 2023 CDBG application for the same operational transit expenses will be presented to the Board at a later date. Since this application meets the CDBG eligibility criteria, staff recommends the Board authorize staff's signature on this application to submit to the Weld County CDBG Program for consideration. I am available to answer any questions you may have. 2022-2956 £GOOt Weld County CDBG Application FY 2022 CDBD Application — Round 2 Maximum grant award $310,000 Please read application instructions before completing 2022 CDBG Application Applicant/Organization Name: Weld County/Senior Resource Services dba 60+ Ride Type of Organization: X Government Non -Profit Other Tax ID Number: 84-6000813 Duns Number: 0757579550000 Chief Official or Primary Contact: Elizabeth Relford and Janet Bedingfield Contact Information: Phone: 970.673.3773 970-400-3748 Janet@60plusride.org Email: erelford@weld.gov; Mailing Address: 1150 800 8th 0 Street, Ave Ste Greeley 229, CO Greeley, 80631 CO 80631 Project Name: Weld County Operational Transportation Services — 60+ Ride Project Address: 1150 800 8th 0 Street, Ave Ste Greeley 229, CO Greeley, 80631 CO 80631 Project applications) Priority (if submitting multiple rProject Start Date: 1111./2022 I Project End Date: 04/30/2023 Amount of CDBG Funds Requested $68,775.00 Provide other a sections. brief summary of the proposed project in the space listed below. More detail will be requested in The expenses accessible program County. purpose by of to support van. ensuring this These CDBG staffing a operational consistent application one and full-time expenses is flexible to assist equivalent 60+ are intended transportation Ride (FTE) (a 501(c)(3) employee to service augment nonprofit for low to their operate to organization) existing moderate their volunteer income with new wheelchair the persons transportation operational in (ADA) Weld Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 1 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Program Priorities Alignment documents goal(s) will Below you' will find the Weld County CDBG priority areas as outlined in our program planning Note that highlighted goals are considered a high priority by our program Please check which be met by your project Infrastructure & Community Development Goals Please check Improve infrastructure to foster accessible and livable neighborhoods and improve access to public amenities (examples of such projects are water and sewer main improvements, parks, storm drainage, sidewalk accessibility) ❑ Develop or improve facilities that provide services to low- to moderate income residents and specials needs populations (examples of such projects are improve community center, expand or improve non-profit facility) ❑ Provide for and improve access to services to stabilize living situations and enhance quality of life, particularly for seniors, youth and special needs populations (examples of such projects are youth center, senior center) ❑ Access to Public Services Improve access to transportation services and infrastructure, remove impediments to mobility and increase access opportunities (examples of such projects are transit programs or facilities) X Expand economic opportunities to low and moderate -income residents (examples of projects are training programs, internships, transit opportunities) ❑ Reduce accessibility barriers (examples of such projects are sidewalk accessibility ramps) ❑ Assessment of Fair Housing Goals. Help Seniors and special needs residents remain housed while living independently as they choose (examples of such projects are housing rehab programs) Rehabilitation of pre-existing housing inventory to increase affordable, accessible housing choices ❑ Increase fair housing education, outreach and enforcement (examples of such projects are educational pamphlets, seminars) ❑ Help those that are experiencing homelessness move quickly into permanent or permanent supportive housing, with a specific focus on serving veterans, youth and families with children (examples of such projects are education, referral to proper agencies) ❑ Increase the availability of emergency assistance ❑ Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 2 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Project Classification Please see instructions (pages 16-18) to ensure you classify your project correctly, or contact the program directly using the contact information Project Category Check only one ❑ Public Facility/Infrastructure X Public Service ❑ Housing/Economic Development Project Subgroup(terms listed in instructions) List only one National Objective Check only one X Low- to Moderate -Income Benefit 0 Slum/Blight (Contact Weld CDBG office, before choosing this category) 0 Urgent Needs (Contact Weld CDBG office, before choosing this category) National Objective Benefit Type Check only one Area Benefit Please note for projects qualifying on a low -to- moderate income area basis (LMA), all census tracts block groups that the project will take place in must be listed in the available space Be sure to carefully check the boundaries of your project 0 LMA Census Tract Block Group Total Population LMI Population %of LMI X LMC How many additional low- to moderate income clients will be assisted with these CDBG funds 60 Client based Benefit How many very low-income (0-30% AMI)? 32 How many low-income (31-50% AMI)? , 21 How many moderate -income (51-80% AMI)? 7 ❑ LMH How many additional low- to moderate income households will be assisted with these CDBG funds Household Benefit How many very low-income (0-30% AMI)? How many low-income (31-50% AMI)? How many moderate -income (51-80% AMI)? III LMJ How many additional jobs will be created for low- to moderate income residents with these CDBG funds ❑ SBA Have you confirmed Slum/Blight Area objective criteria with County staff? Slum/Blight Urgent Need o SBS Have you confirmed Slum/Blight Spot objective criteria with County staff? ❑ URG Have you confirmed Urgent Need objective criteria with County staff? Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 3 Agency description Please include information about your agency, its goals, mission, incorporation date, management structure and experience, clientele served, and services offered Please include an organizational chart and a list of board of directors with appointment dates and term expiration dates Feel free to attach additional information to the back of the application Senior Resource Services (SRS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dba 60+ Ride, was established in 2006 with the mission to offer Weld County residents 60 years and older the opportunity to maintain their physical, emotional, and mental health, while living independently The organization recognized that a critical need for older adults and their families (particularly low-income households) is access to affordable and accessible transportation to maintain both their health and independence In response to this need, 60+ Ride offers a volunteer driver transportation program providing free rides to persons aged 60 and over, regardless of income, in the Weld County area Since 2007, the organization has been providing transportation to Weld County older adults, supporting access to key services related to maintaining a good quality of life while aging in place Volunteer drivers and 60+ Ride's part-time drivers provide the rides which are scheduled by staff utilizing a web -based scheduling system in response to client phone calls To further clarify its role in providing transportation services, the organization began doing business as "60+ Ride" in 2018 to communicate its services more accurately to the public The organization is currently staffed by full-time Executive Director Janet Bedingfield (who has been with the organization since 2015), two full-time employees including an Administrative Assistant and a Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, a part-time Office Assistant/Ride Scheduler, and three part-time drivers for the agency - owned vehicle for the equivalency of one full time employee (FTE) 60+ Ride's program provides volunteer drivers and a staffed SUV to transport Weld County's aging population (door through door) to medical appointments, grocery stores, financial and government institutions, social events, houses of worship, and personal grooming appointments free of charge, regardless of income Not only do these services directly increase older adults' ability to maintain their health and independence through consistent availability of medical care, but these same services reduce re -hospitalization, offer a way to increase nutrition quality through fresh food, and decrease social isolation and the resulting depression This translates into both quality of life for Weld's residents aged 60 and older and the financial benefit of fewer people depending heavily on government social services In 2019 the NFRMPO prepared an analysis of aging adults in Weld County and future trends and transportation needs This analysis determined that between 2015 and 2045, Weld County residents over the age of 60 are expected to more than double, growing by 134% - from a current estimate of approx 60,000 residents to more than 120,000 residents Residents aged 80 and above will grow at the highest rate, increasing by 308 4% 60+ Ride provides services to all older adults aged 60 and older regardless of race, ethnicity, or income The target population is the most vulnerable individuals who do not drive and do not use public transportation because of cost, accessibility, or lack of stamina The majority of registered riders are women (80%) and 16% are Hispanic (although 40% of rides are made by Hispanic riders who have a higher dialysis treatment need) Approximately 90% of riders are living at or below 50% ($31,000) of the Area Median Income for a single person ($62,000) Total Annual Organizational Budget I $327,211 00 Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 4 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Complete Project Description Complete project description Clearly explain what will be accomplished with the CDBG funding that you are requesting, including who will benefit from the project Be specific as to what the CDBG funds will be used for Attach additional information as needed The purpose of this CDBG funding request is for operational transit funding to assist 60+ Ride with implementing a new Staff Accessibility Van Program The operating costs would be for one full-time employee to drive a new wheelchair (ADA) accessible van increasing the capacity to serve rural residents, including free transportation services for those needing wheelchair accessibility The funds from this request will be used to cover operational expenses associated with the Staffed Accessibility Van Program, including the addition of a full-time driver dedicated to operating the van for the program The agency believes the program necessitates a consistent driver who is up to date on the special, required training needed to safely operate this unique vehicle 60+ Ride currently provides volunteer and staff driver transportation within Weld County but is limited to ambulatory clients due to the lack of an ADA-accessible vehicle and related operations funding 60+ Ride relies on its volunteers' use of personal vehicles in rural Weld While we are continually recruiting, there is also a consistent shortage of volunteer drivers in rural areas because of the smaller populations where clients reside This vehicle will serve low to moderate income older adults who do not currently have access (or adequate access) to affordable transportation and/or wheelchair accessible transportation to medical and wellness services 60+ Ride reports that these are the top unmet needs for services requested from the organization, and this new service -is being driven by the need to fill that critical gap The van would be driven by paid/trained staff and would be used to provide both ambulatory and wheelchair -accessible transportation to rural Weld County residents free of charge The project involves CDBG providing 60+ Ride with $68,775 in the second half of fiscal year 2022 for operating support of the van program This will encompass the first 6 months of operation Operating costs include a full-time, trained driver, a part-time scheduler, insurance, maintenance, fuel, community communications and program overhead, which are all direct costs to this program 60+ Ride plans to apply for additional operations funding in Weld CDBG's Round 3 (FY 2023) to sustain the new programming until fully operational and 60+ Ride is able to secure FTA transit operations funding Please include a timeline to show how you will complete the project and expend all funding within 12 months of receiving your grant November 2022 — We will notify Board of Directors of the approval of the grant and award amount and will start the preliminary work needed to implement the new ADA rural van program Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 5 November 2022- Once awarded agreements/contracts are completed the agency we will move forward with the purchase of the van We will start the hiring process for the additional driver to coordinate with the delivery of the van We already have received interest from four individuals via word of mouth, two with prior ADA van driving experience The agency will develop a communications plan which will let community partners know about the upcoming transportation services This will include utilizing presentations to gatherings of older adults and civic groups, delivering printed materials to locations frequented by older adults needing services including medical providers, NFRMPO's Mobility Coordinator's networking, United Way of Weld County's Aging Well Volunteer Recruiter, municipality communications departments, and digital media December 2022- Our goal is to start providing ADA rides to seniors in rural Weld County within 30 days of securing the van If all goes well, this is anticipated to be sometime in December December 2022 — April 2023 — We will provide ADA rides to Weld County LMI seniors in rural locations though the newly established Staffed Accessible Van Program All appropriate operational costs related to the grant will be tracked, including the use of QuickBooks Online by our contracted bookkeeper May 2023 — We will complete and submit the required reporting for this grant opportunity 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Community Components Briefly explain why this project is necessary in the community, and why CDBG funds should be used to address the need This new program will serve low to moderate income older adults (a CDBG National Objective) who do not currently have access (or adequate access) to affordable transportation or wheelchair accessible transportation to medical, wellness and social services 60+ Ride reports that rural and wheelchair accessible transportation are the primary unmet service requests received by the organization I According to the American Community Survey 5 -year estimates (2013-2017), approximately 40% of Greeley/Evans residents over the age of 65 reported having a disability In the rural communities of Weld County between 25% and 58% of residents 65 years old and older reported having a disability The same survey also reported that 3 8%, or 3,790 households in Weld County had no vehicle While the majority of the 8,521 rides provided in 2019 (the last year of full operations before/the pandemic) were in the Greeley/Evans area (about 85%), more recently, 60+ Ride has actively expanded to other parts of rural Weld County In 2019, approximately 40 volunteers provided 1,267 rides to 146 riders in 17 rural communities One of the organization's 2022 goals is to continue to expand its capacity to provide access to our free transportation services to the isolated, rural areas of Weld County by increasing our outreach efforts to recruit an additional 25 rural volunteer drivers There are significant numbers of older adults in rural Weld County without adequate access to transportation, including those with disabilities, either because they cannot afford specialized Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 6 transportation programs or because they live in isolated, rural communities where low-cost services are not available Each month, 60+ Ride turns away numerous rural clients including more than five callers requesting wheelchair accessible -rides The older adult community which needs this service (and providers of services who might refer to this service) are aware we lack sufficient numbers of rural volunteers and also the capacity to transport wheelchairs, so many never contact us In reference to wheelchair accessible transportation, the public,Greeley/ Evans Transit (GET) system's paratransit program is invaluable, but the services are not adequate to meet the needs of the frail population who do not have the stamina to utilize its services, live in areas not covered by GET, or who cannot afford the minimal $6 round trip fee What are the quantifiable goals of this project? How will they be measured? (Example Install 2,000 feet of 24 -inch storm sewer line in census tract, or provide healthcare for 100 low- income residents) There are may quantifiable goals for providing wheelchair accessible transit to Weld County They include, but are not limited to the following An estimated 120 older adults in Weld County requiring free transportation, either ambulatory or wheelchair accessible, will be served annually with an estimated 1,020 trips per year 95% of these older adult riders utilizing the Accessible Van Program will report they have maintained or improved their physical, emotional, and/or mental health and wellness by having scheduled, reliable transportation to destinations including the hospital, medical & mental health appointments, grocery shopping, nutrition programs/ meals 95% of older adult riders who request accessible services to enroll in and maintain vital mainstream benefits which support their health, wellness, and housing independence (e g, SNAPS, Medicare/Medicaid, housing assistance, AAA assistance, etc ) will receive transportation 95% of older adult riders who request accessible services to personal and social events (Senior Centers, faith programs, community events, etc ) to reduce their social isolation and connect them with other people and community support systems will receive transportation 100% of older adult riders receiving, accessible transportation services will receive guidance and referrals to community resources for older adults for services and information that they did not previously know or understand how to access (e g , AAA, Catholic Charities, etc ) The organization uses three evaluation strategies to measure effectiveness 1) Formative Evaluation is conducted through interviews and open-ended questionnaires 2) Administrative Evaluation includes intake forms and driver reports on each rider providing information concerning geographical location and demographics served This data is analyzed to determine whether various regions served are receiving sufficient information that the number of existing volunteers meets the needs of clients, and that the number of clients being served meets the program's estimates, etc 3) Program Evaluation determines success if the data indicates that clients' needs are satisfactorily met, our services have increased their ability to remain independent, and if necessary, adjustments to services have been made to maximize that satisfaction level Reports based on program data are run monthly or as needed to provide pertinent data to funders, future funders, the Board of Directors, and staff to inform future program decisions Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 7 How many persons/households in'the following jurisdictions will be served by the CDBG funded part of this project? Unincorporated Weld County 1 Ault 2 Dacono 3 Eaton 6 Erie 2 Evans 10 Firestone 4 Fort Lupton 2 Frederick 2 Garden City 1 Gilcrest 1 Grover 1 Hudson 1 Johnstown 3 Keenesburg 1 Kersey 3 LaSalle 2 Lochbuie 1 Mead 1 Milliken 2 Nunn 1 Pierce 3 Platteville 2 Raymer 1 Severance 2 Windsor 3 List other organizations, if any, participating in this program (collaborative efforts) 1 Community Human Services Network 60+ Ride collaborates with multiple agencies serving Greeley/Weld County for transportation referrals and to ensure that our riders are knowledgeable about critical services This referral network includes the following stakeholders serving older adults hospitals, doctors, dentists, community health centers (indigent medical/mental health care), churches, Area Agency on Aging, Catholic Charities, Alzheimer's Assoc, Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado, United Way, Weld Food Bank, Meals on Wheels, and Senior Centers (located throughout Weld County) Referrals for paratransit services are provided through the Greeley/Evans Transit system 2 In 2018, Executive Director Janet Bedingfield initiated the formation of a new Senior Services Task Force including AAA, United Way, the Weld Community Foundation, and Catholic Charities to focus on collaboration of services, identifying service gaps, reducing duplication, and increasing visibility/public awareness of the needs of the aging population The task force has evolved into the UWWC's Aging Well Collective Impact collaborative which continues the same goals but is a larger group more broadly representative of agencies serving Older Adults With over 40 nonprofits, businesses, and medical interests represented, the Aging Well Collective Impact Group has achieved success in a short time A grant from Next50 was secured to cover two years of funding for a Volunteer Recruiter focused specifically on recruiting volunteers for Weld County entities serving older adults The position was filled early in the fall of 2020, is housed at United Way of Weld County, and the program has been a success even during the pandemic More recently the Aging Well Group has applied for and received Age Friendly Community status for Greeley, Evans, and Garden City with plans to add all of Weld County at some point in the future The group is currently completing an Action Plan covering the Age -Friendly projects Janet continues as an active member of the Aging Well Executive Committee and is co-chair of the Transportation work group Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 8 3 Janet also serves as one of two executive committee members for the North Front Range Metropolitan Organization's (NFRMPO, a CDOT planning region) Weld County Mobility Committee, bringing a voice for inclusion of older adult transportation needs to this regional transportation planning group Janet has acted as a consultant for the NFRMPO and was part of the interview team for the new positions of Mobility Manager and Mobility Coordinator toward the August 2021 launch of their One Call One Click center known at Ride NoCo Describe how you ensure that duplication of services is not happening The only other available similar non-profit transit service is Via Mobility, who operates out of Boulder County Weld County has 32 municipalities with the remainder of the 4,000 square miles covering unincorporated areas of the county This large area equates to a great need for multiple providers to be able to serve Weld County's, most sensitive populations Involvement in UWWC's Aging Well Collective Impact Group and the NFRMPO's Weld County Mobility Committee will ensure we effectively coordinate with other organizations to ensure all Weld residents are effectively receiving these transportation services The organization uses an online scheduling system (RideScheduler) which acts as a data collection system, allowing us to track all unduplicated clients, all trips provided, location of the trips, purpose of the trips provided and active volunteer numbers 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Capacity If we are unable to grant your full request, what is the minimum amount that you would be willing to accept that would still allow your project to be viable? In order for the new Staffed Accessibility Van Program to be successful we must have the vital operational expenses required to safely provide services to clients If the Weld County CDBG is unable to help with the costs of meeting safety requirements through effective operations, or partially funds this request, 60+ Ride will continue conversations with other private and government funders to identify a viable source of revenue to achieve this goal and establish the program to meet the needs of Weld County citizens If the project is not awarded this amount of CDBG funding, how will it be affected? The Staffed Accessible Transportation Program will be postponed until full operational funding can be secured We will continue looking for additional funds to support our goal of increasing our services to include a staffed vehicle serving the unmet needs of rural and wheelchair bound residents S Leveraging funds is important to our program's mission What other funds are currently available to support this project or leverage CDBG funds? Please include sources, dollar amounts and status of such funds Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 9 The Weld County Commissioners have already designated $13,000 from the general fund to support the 20% local match requirement for purchasing the ADA-compliant van that will be utilized for this program 80% of the accessibility van cost ($52,000) is being sourced from CDOT 5310 rural FTA funds vetted through the North Range Front Metropolitan Planning Organization Has your organization ever received CDBG funds in the past, either through the city, state or otherwise? Please briefly describe We have received the following funds Greeley CDBG 2019 $ 15,000 for general operating support- public service activity Greeley CDBG 2020 $ 10,000 for general operating support- public service activity Greeley CDBG 2021 $ 10,000 for general operating support- public service activity Awarded Greeley CDBG 2022 $10,000 for general operating support — public service activity Please specify the name(s) and job title(s) of the staff that will be assigned to the grant administration For each person listed, please include their years of experience working with federal funding and specify any other federal grants they have worked with in the past Janet Bedingfield, 60+ Ride Executive Director 4 5 years working with City of Greeley CDBG funding Julie Conmay, Administrative Assistant 9 months working with City of Greeley CDBG and worked for 15 years as a case manager in the government system Elnauz Reaves, Office Manager 4 5 years working with City of Greeley CDBG Funding Please check each item that already exists within your organization X Financial auditing system X Client eligibility X Demographic data collection X Written conflict of interest policy X Written procurement procedures X Staff salary tracking Can the project be completed within one year of receiving this grant? X Yes ❑ No Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 10 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Project Budget Source of Funds for this Program/Project Status of Funds (Check only one) Amount Weld County General Fund, as approved by the County Commissioners on October 18, 2022 X on Hand O Pending ❑ Applied for $13,000 CDOT/North Front Range Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in November, 2022 X On Hand ❑ Pending El Applied for $52,000 Total Source of Funds for this Program $65,000 Project/Program Specific Budget (adjust categories as needed) Amount Personnel (Salaries, Training, Etc ) $35,000 Benefits and Payroll Taxes (FICA, Unemployment, Health, Dental, Etc ) $4,775 Contracted Services (Client intake, reporting) $1,700 Insurance (Vehicle) $1,000 Program Supplies and Materials (Office equipment, laptop, cell phones) $4,100 Vehicle Costs (Maintenance, registration, fuel, seat covers, cleaning, Etc ) $8,650 Communications (Digital assets, printed materials) $10,000 Overhead (Audit requirements, scheduling program monthly fee, driver procurement, payroll taxes) $3,550 Total Project/ Program Costs $68,775 What will the CDBG funds be used for? Please be as (Example $1,000 for engineer, $5,000 for building specific as possible materials) ® Salaries (1 5 FTE Driver/ 5 Scheduler/Adman Supervision) = $35,000 © Payroll Taxes, Medicare, Unemployment = $1,775 ® Employee Benefits = $3,000 ® Contract Services Hours spent on reporting requirements = $700 e Contract Services Client Intake appointments @ $20 each = $1,000 a Van Insurance = $1,000 ® Fuel cost = $6,000 o Vehicle Maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, check-ups) = $1,000 o Vehicle Registration = $150 o General supplies (seat covers, tissue, blankets, sun visors, cleaning) = $1,500 ® Communication to Clients & Community (digital assets, printed materials) = $10,000 ® Audit (25% of full audit per federal requirements) = $1,000 o Scheduling Program Monthly Fee (25% of full cost) = $450 o Driver Procurement (Hiring, training, background cks, etc ) _ $2,100 a Office Equip & Overhead (cell phone, laptop/software, Internet) = $4,100 How much program income do you anticipate that this project will generate, if any 7 N/A — we will not charge clients for the rides provided by this program Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 11 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Public Facility Projects Only X N/A How many persons in Weld County are currently being served by the facility? How many more persons will be served if you receive CDBG funding? Does the project manager have experience with federal procurement regulations and labor requirements? Please briefly describe size and scope of projects previously administered Has the project's architectural/engineering work been completed? If not, when will it be complete? Does your organization own the building or park you will be improving? If not, when will it own the property? How long will the facility be used for its intended purpose? Is a fee charged for the use of the facility or for services provided at the facility? If so, how much? Are funds already in place to operate the facility after improvements? What days and times will the facility be open to the public? Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 12 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Acquisition Projects Only X N/A Has a site been selected? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) If no, skip to question 6 Does the site require rezoning? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) Has your organization made an offer to purchase the property? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) Has your organization executed a contract to purchase the property? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) Will any persons or business be displaced by this acquisition? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) If yes, does your organization have non-CDBG funds available to pay relocation expenses? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) Does the project manager have experience working with the Uniform Relocation Act and/or section 104D of the Housing and Community Development Act? If so, please describe How long will the site be used for its intended purpose? Are funds already in place to operate the property after improvements? ❑ Yes ❑ No (Check only one box) - Will you charge a fee for services provided at this property? If so, how much? What days and times will the property be open to the public? Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 13 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Public Service Projects Only ❑ N/A How many persons in Weld County received this service during your last fiscal year? None, this program does not yet exist How many more persons will be served if you receive CDBG funding? The goal of this program is to provide ADA transportation services to LMI Weld County residents aged 60 and older during these six months of FY22 How long would clients receive services from your organization under this project? Clients would be eligible for services under this program throughout the length of this CDBG funding cycle if they continue to meet the requirements of this grant Does your organization charge for services? If so, how much, and can the fees be waived for CDBG-supported clients? N/A — we will not charge clients for the rides provided by this program What days and times will services be made available to the public? M -F Monday through Friday, 9am -4pm* *does vary some depending on client need Does your agency have experienced staff that will provide the service, or will you hire and train new staff? Yes, our program has experienced staff to assist with training the new hire who will assist with providing the ADA van services How does your agency plan to sustain this project/program after CDBG funds been expended? If CDBG funds will pay for staff positions, please elaborate on hrow these positions will be maintained We plan to apply for additional operational funds from Weld County CDBG in 2023 to help us cover the program's ongoing operational expenses to operate this van, which includes one FTE driver In addition, we Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 14 will continue to pursue other funding opportunities from agencies who support transit operations to help leverage our program's ongoing operational expenses What is the CDBG-cost per client for this project? (Total CDBG funds requested divided by number of clients served) Second half of 2022 (6 months) $1,146 25 How do you determine current eligibility? What client demographic information does your organization collect? Clients must be 60 or older, live in Weld County, and for non -accessible transportation they must be able to walk to and from the vehicle as well as get in and out unassisted other than an arm assist or light walker With the expansion to include a program for non -ambulatory people supported, this last requirement will not apply For the purpose of this grant, we will also track low -and -moderate income persons, similar to what we do with our City of Greeley residents Have you worked with other agencies to decrease service duplication and increase effectiveness? If so, how? The only other non-profit organization offering this service is Via Mobility Services There is enough need in Weld County for both agencies to provide these services 2022 Weld County CDBG Application- Certifications and Signatures I hereby certify by reading and initialing each statement listed below that the. Please check Information contained in this application is complete and accurate ✓ Applicant has read and understands the application instructions and requirements of the program V Project will serve low- to moderate -income residents in the qualified CDBG areas ✓ Applicant acknowledges that only an executed contract and a notice to proceed with the County authorizes the initiation of project, services or activities and incurring expenditures V Applicant acknowledges that a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review may be required for CDBG funded projects, which may delay the project start V Applicant acknowledges that the project should be completed within 12 months from award, if not, CDBG funds may be subject to reprogramming ✓ Applicant will comply with all federal and County statutes, regulations and requirements imposed on the project funded in full or in part by the CDBG program ✓ Applicant will not use CDBG funds for grant writing, fundraising or lobbying per OMB Super circular V Applicant confirms that the organization has an antidiscrimination policy ✓ Weld County 2022 CDBG Application Page 15 Applicant compensation acknowledges insurance that are current required policies to contract for general with the liability, County. automobile and workers ✓ Applicant documentation acknowledges and must that be CDBG approved funds are subject by County staff to review prior to of payment. supporting expenditure ✓ Applicant accordance has the with ability CDBG program to perform regulations. the duties for the activity or services applied for in ✓ Applicant proposed possesses project. the legal authority to apply for CDBG funds and to execute the ✓ Applicant funded to this application. project. does not If your have any unresolved agency had a single audit audit findings performed for prior last CDBG year, or please other attach federally a copy ✓ Applicant has no pending lawsuits that would impact the implementation of this project. ✓ Person named below is authorized to execute the application on behalf of the agency. 1 The statements and data in has been authorized by the all statements contained organization from further application becomes property this governing in this consideration application of are correct body of the application, and for County Weld County and and true to the best of applicant. I understand that any false information CDBG funds. I also understand will not be returned to my my that or organization knowledge, Weld omission and County may may that, upon in whole submission, its submission verify any disqualify or in part. or my my Print Name: Elizabeth Relford Title: Deputy Director Date: 10/24/2022 Applications will be accepted beginning October 1, 2022 and must be submitted no later than December 31, 2022. Applications will be reviewed monthly beginning November 1, 2022. Funds may be awarded as soon as we have a viable project(s) that meets program requirements. Shovel ready infrastructure projects preferred. All projects welcome. Maximum grant award $310,000. Faxed or mailed applications will NOT be accepted. Submit applications via email to: Weld County CDBG Program Cynthia Martin cmartin@weldgov.com Weld County Page 16 2022 CDBG Application Weld County CDBG Funding Proposal Project Budget Organization Name 60+ Ride Program Name Staffed Vehicle Program CAPITAL OPERATING Income Year One `-Round 2 CDBG 11/2622-4/2023 =Round 3 CDBG -5/2023-4/2024' Capital Purchase - ADA Accessible Ford Transit @ 20% Match $13,000 $68,775 $112,000 Project Costs (Direct) Capital Purchase - Minivan $13,000 Salaries (15 FTE Driver/ 5 Scheduler/Adman Supervision) $35,000 $70,000 Payroll taxes, Medicare, Unemployment $1,775 $3,550 Employee Benefits $3,000 $6,000 Contract Services Hours spent on reporting requirements $700 $1,400 Contract Services Client Intake appointments @ $20 each $1,000 $2,000 Van Insurance $1,000 $2,000 Fuel cost $6,000 $12,000 Vehicle Maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, check-ups) $1,000 $2,000 Vehicle Registration $150 $150 General supplies (seat covers, tissue, blankets, sun visors, cleaning) $1,500 $500 Marketing to Clients & Community (digital mktg, printed mat ) $10,000 $5,000 Audit (25% of full audit required as per federal requrrments) $1,000 $2,000 Scheduling Program Monthly Fee (25% of full cost) $450 $900 Driver Procurement (Hiring, training, background cks, etc ) $2,100 $2,100 Office Equip & Overhead (cell phone, laptop/software, Internet) $4,100 $2,400 TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS $13,000 $68,775 $112,000 * The $13,000 capital match for FTA funding is shown for reference only as it has been approved by the Board of Weld County Commissioner 2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM APPLICATION (ROUND TWO 121) ABPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: Elect: • Official or Dep.fi'ment Head APPROVED AS TO FUNDING: Alto Chief Financial Officer / Controller APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Attorney Hello