HomeMy WebLinkAbout20210694.tiffRESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
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, Weld County plans to submit a Consolidated Plan and an Annual Action Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to receive Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement funds, said plans to identify the needs of the
community and develop a strategy to address the needs of the County, and
WHEREAS, in a notice duly published on the 15th day of January, 2021, the Board invited
the public to comment on the needs of the County to assist in developing the CDBG Five -Year
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on the 17th day of February, 2021, the Board heard
public comment on the needs to be addressed in the CDBG Five -Year Consolidated Plan and the
Annual Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, in a notice duly published on the 5th day of February, 2021, the Board invited
the public to review and comment upon the CDBG Five -Year Consolidated Plan and Annual
Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, at a public hearing held on the 8th day of March, 2021, the Board heard public
comment on the CDBG Five -Year Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan, and after
considering the recommendations of staff, and input from the public and stakeholders, deems it
advisable to approve said CDBG Five -Year Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Five -Year
Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan, be, and hereby is, approved.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 8th day of March, A.D., 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
BY:
Deputy Clerk to the Boar
APPR�
County Attorney
Date of signature: 3/17/2(
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Lori Sain
2021-0694
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
5 -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Weld County plans to submit a Consolidated Plan and 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 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a 5 -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 $960,200.00 during the first year of the program. At least 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 am on March 8, 2021, 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:
Reviewal and approval of the 2021-2025 Consolidated Plan, which sets forth
the priorities and goals for the utilization of the Weld County CDBG funds
addressed in the Plan.
In addition, to approve the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and its proposed use
of the 2021 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 5, 2021, 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 is 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/cdbq weld county
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.
DOCKET #: 2021-10
HEARING DATE: Monday, March 8, 2021
HEARING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: February 3, 2021
PUBLISHED: February 5, 2021, in the Greeley Tribune
2021-0694
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
5 -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Weld County plans to submit a Consolidated Plan and Annu-
al Action Plan to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment (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 Consolidat•
ed Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a 5 -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 ad-
dressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds
must address one of the following national objectives: principal-
ly benefit low- and moderate -income persons; prevent and/or
eliminate slums and blight; and, address an urgent need. The
County anticipates receiving approximately $960,200.00 during
the first year of the program. At least 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, suita-
ble living environments and economic opportunities, pnncipally
for low- and moderate -income persons through public facilities
and infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation and preserva-
tion, and economic/job development
A public hearing will be held at 9:00 am on March 8, 2021, at
the Weld County Administration Building, 1150 0 Street, Greeley,
Colorado 80631, to obtain citizen views and to respond to pro-
posals and questions
related to:
whi h sets forth al and the priorities and goals for tF Mut ization
of the Weld County CDBG funds addressed in the Plan.
In addition, to approve the 2021-22 Annual Action Plan and
its proposed use of the 2021 CDBG funds for infrastructure
Improvements, public facilities, public services, housing
preservation, and general grant administration.
Written comments are also welcome and must. 4.e received
by 5:60 p.m. on March 5, 2.021, in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board, located at 1150 0 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
is required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Devel-
opment (HUD) in order to receive citizen comment on the pro-
posed use of funds.
Copies of the draft plan are available at https://www.
weldgov.com/ 8ovemment/cdbg weld_county 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.
DOCKET #: 2021.10
HEARING DATE: Monday, March 8, 2021
HEARING TIME; 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: February 3, 2021
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CONSOLIDATED PLAN
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Executive Summary
ES -05 Executive Summary - 24 C F R 91200 (ch 91.22o(b)
1. Introduction
Feld County is a unit of ,general-purpose home rule local government. Established in 1861, it's one of
the original 17 counties in the Colorado Territory. Weld County is in the Northern Front Range of
Colorado. Spanning an area from northern metropolitan Denver to the Wyoming state line, the county is
just less than 4,000 .square miles. Thirty-two (32) incorporated municipalities lie within the county's
borders. Its population of over 300,000 residents is expected to grow to nearly 500,000 by 2030. IVlost of
the population is in the western third of the county, the eastern areas remain more open, less
populated.
In August 2019, Weld County received a letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development 0 -WD) designating the county an Urban County. Meaning, the county is eligible to become
an Entitlement County by submitting an approved Consolidated Plan to HUD thus receiving Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
HUD CDBG Program has provided a flexible source of annual funding to communities since 1974. The
CDBG program offers local governments, in conjunction with citizen participation, the opportunity to
address a pride range of'community development needs in which at least 70% of the funding must
principally benefit low and moderate -income persons.
There are three national objectives the CDBG funds must meet They are to: Principally benefit low- and
moderate -income persons; prevent a ndio r eliminate slums & blights; and satisfy an -urgent need in a
community.
The county's goals and Strategic Plan are directly in line with the national objectives. The county's
Strategic Plan lists these as goals: operate in a fiscally responsible and stable manner; improve the
quality of life for all residents; protect the safety and quality of the County; develop and maintain an
effective transportation system; continuously improve the performance and capabilities of County
operations by maximizing technology, fostering innovation, and increasing access to and information
regarding services; promote a healthy economy through business development and economic
diversification; promote responsible and comprehensive policy development through effective planning
for land use, transportation, and growth management; protect and preserve Weld County's unique
environment; promote cooperation and coordination among all government services.
Weld's approach in meeting its goals is comprehensive and holistic. Community development, housing,
and economic development are interwoven. Meeting the needs of persons, neighborhoods,
communities and the county must be addressed to create a vibrant, healthy community and county
environment. The Consolidated Plan will assist in defining CDBG program strategies and goals to address
many of those needs.
Consolidated Plan
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The Consolidated Plan is a collaborative five-year planning document identifying housing, community
andeconomic development needs throughout the county, particularly for low- to moderate -income
residents. The plain outlines available resources, programs; and establishes a strategy for prioritizing and
addressing needs. It sets goals, objectives and measurable outcomes forthe county's CDBG
performance. The plan emphasizes strategic planning and citizen participation in a comprehensive
content reducing duplication of effort at the local level. The plan establishes a unified vision for housing,
community and economic development actions. It offers local jurisdictions the chance to shape various
programs into effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies.
Communities in Weld County range from suburban to rural and have different needs. This document
attempts to address the housing and community development needs of the county, while discussing
goals and strategies for meeting those needs.
2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment
Overview
During 2020, the weld County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program asked
;municipalities, non -profits and housing providers/agencies for their thoughts on the needs of: low and
moderate -income persons, community and economic development in their community, in the county
and in their agencies. An email was sent providing some ideas to help generate thoughts and ideas of
need. Many ideas were generated as to needs of individuals, neighborhoods, communities, and the
county.
The list of needs submitted was very broad and inclusive. Placing the selection of needs into categories
of housing, services, community and economic development allow for strategically broad scope of need,
thus permitting specific projects to be tackled and still meet a categorized need.
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.
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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.
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.
Communications 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 facade improvement programs for minority businesses are some of the economic
need's 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
This coming year will be the first time Weld County will be an Entitlement County.
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 andcommunity development programs. Weld County has developed this
Citizen Participation Plan to encourage citizen participation in the Consolidated Plan, Assessment of Fair
Housing, Annual Action Plan and Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. This Citizen
Consolidated Plan
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Participation Plan is prepared and implemented in accordance with the guidance provided in UY •
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HIED) Regulations 24 CFR Part 91.105. We have asked
for public input at various times throughout the past 12 months. We have used Facebook, Twitter,
website and newspapers postings and notices from July 7, 2020 thru February 2021.
Consultations, direct mailingsiemails and other contact have been „Wade 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 February 17, 2021 and March g, 2021 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 impart regarding
community needs during the development of the Assessment of Fair Housing and Consolidated Plan; to
review proposed arses 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, we bpages 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, to nhomesl 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 receivedconcern the need for sidewalks, storm drainage„ but one
of the greatest needs listed was transportation to services. More of the comments are listed in the
Exhibits at end of this document.
. 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 need's 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
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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 to give more weight to projects meeting the
need's identified. The county commissioners ssioners have prioritized Public Improvements and adequate public
infrastructure, Housing Preservation, and Access to Public Services as targets for projects for the CDBG
program.
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The Process
PR -05 Lead & Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.20(0)
1. Describe agency,/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those
responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source
The following are the agencies/entities 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
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.
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: dosandovalweldgov.com Phone: 970 400-4480
Consolidated Plan
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PR -10 Consultation — 91.103, 91.113, 91.200((), 9130003), 91.2150) and
91315'0)
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
collaboratiorn 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 (91.2151)).
The 'Feld 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.
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 Horne, a homeless prevention program, with General
Fund monies and the three homeless shelters through Human Services Funds each year. We also
reimburse 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
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receives funding through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which is designed to promote a
community -vide response to ending homelessness.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining homer to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate
outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS
Feld County does not receive ESG funds at this time.
2! Describe Agencies, groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
Consolidated Plan
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Table 2 — Agencies, groups, organizations who participated
1
Agency/Group/organization
Greeley/Weld
County
Housing Authority
Agency/Group/organization
Type
PHA
Services
Services
Services
Services
Service
-Fair
-
-Elderly
-Persons
-Persons
Housing
Housing
Persons
with
with
Disabilities
HIV/AIDS
What
by
section of the
Consultation'
Plan
was addressed
Housing
public
Housing
Need
Assessment
Needs
How was the
Agency/Group/Organization
and what are
of the consultation
coordination?
the anticipated
or areas
for
consulted
outcomes
improved
'field
provided
County's
solicitation
process
Counter
and
valuable
current
for
Annual
Housing
input
information
needs
Authority
during
on the
Action
Consolidated
Plan
regarding
the
representatives
process.
County's
what
Planning
the
2
Agency/Group/Organization
A Woman's
Place
Agency/Group/organization
Type
Housing
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
-Children
-Persons
-Victims
-homeless
-Education
-
-
Housing
Victims
with
of
Domestic
Disabilities
Violence
What
by
section of the
Consultation?
Plan
was addressed
ii,
Housing
Homelessness
Homeless
Need
deeds
Assessment
Strategy
-
Families
with
children
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
the
was
what
the
are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
for
consulted
outcomes
improved
Sent
helped
conversations
the
agency
with
the
of
aquestionnaire.
Needs
the
Assessment.
needs
of
the
The
area
Also
answers
and
had
agency.
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Agency/Group/organization
Town of
Firestone
Agency/Group/organization
Type
Agency
Agency
Other
Planning
Civic
Business
-
-
government
Leaders
Managing
Emergency
organization
and
ent
Civic
-
Leaders
Flood
Management
Local
Prone Areas
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the Plan was addressed
Economic
Development
How
Agency/Group/organization
and
of
coordination?
the
was
what
the
are
consultation
the
anticipated
or areas
for
consulted
outcomes
improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
The
Assessment.
answers
4
Agency/Group/organization
Town of
Frederick
Agency/Group/Organization
Tape
Agency
Agency
Other
Planning
Civic
Business
- Ivla
-
government
Leaders
Emergency
organization
and
nagi ng
-
Civic Leaders
Flood
Management
Local
Prone Areas
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the Plan
was addressed
Economic Development
Hove
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
the
what
was
consultation
the
are
the anticipated
or areas for
consulted
outcomes
improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a questionnaire.
bleeds
The
Assessment.
answers
Agency/Group/Organization
Greeley -'Feld Habitat
for Humanity
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
Services
Service
Regional
Planning
Business
Neighborhood
-Fair
-
Housing
organization
organization
and
Housing
Civic
Organization
Leaders
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the
Plan
was addressed
Housing
Non
-Homeless
Need
Assessment
Special
Needs
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How
and
of
coordination?
the
was the
Agency/Group/Organization
what are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
conversations
the
agency
with the
about
a
Needs
questionnaire.
Assessment.
housing
preservation
The
answers
Also
had
needs.
6
Agency/Group/Organization
High
Plains
Housing
Development
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
Services
Planning
Business
Civic
-
Leaders
Housing
organization
Leaders
What
by
section of the plan was addressed
consultation?
'Market
Housing
Analysis
Need
Assessment
How
Agency/Group/organization
and
of
coordination''
was
what
the
the
are
consultation
the
anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
sent
helped
provided
analysis.
the
with
agency
information
the
a
needs
questionnaire.
about
Assessment.
housing
The
The
answers
agency
marketing
also
7
Agency/Croup/organization
Hopelvliracle
House
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
-Children
-Elderly
-Persons
-homeless
-
-
Housing
victims
Persons
with
Disabilities
What
by
section
Consultation?
of
the Plan
was addressed
Housing
Homelessness
Homeless
Homelessness
Need
Needs
Assessment
Strategy
Needs
-
Families
-
with
veterans
children
Hoer
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
the
what
was
the
are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
Assessment.
The
answers
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Agency/Group/Organization
Brigit's Bounty
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
Services
Services
Services
Services
Business
-Children
-Elderly
-Health
-Education
and
Civic
Persons
Leaders
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the Flan was addressed
Anti -poverty
Food
Strategy
Security
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
the
was
what
the
are
consultation
the
anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Seat
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
The
Assessment.
answers
Agency/Group/Organization
City of
D a co n o
Agency/Group/Organization
Tape
other
planning
Civic
government
Leaders
-
organization
Local
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the Plan
was addressed
Housing
Economic
IVlarket
Analysis
Need
Development
Assessment
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
was
what
the
the
are
consultation
the
anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a questionnaire.
Needs
The
Assessment.
answers
10
Agency/Group/organization
Lutheran
Program
FamilyServices
Immigrant
and
Refugee
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Business
-
-Children
-homeless
-Health
-Education
-Employment
-
and
Housing
Victims
Civic
Leaders
Consolidated Flan
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What
by
section
Consultation?
of
the
Plan
was addressed
Housing
Heed
Assessment
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and ghat
of the
coordination?
was
the
are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
Assessment.
The
answers
11
Agency/Group/Organization
Northern
Colorado
Latino Organization
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Services
Regional
Business
Foundation
-Education
organization
and
Civic
Leaden
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the Plan
was addressed
Housing
Economic
Market
Analysis
Heed
Development
Assessment
How
Agency/Group/organization
and
of
coordination?
the
was
what
the
are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
Assessment,
The
answers
12
Agency/Group/Organization
Life Stories
Child
and
Family
Advocacy
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Services
Regional
Business
-Children
-victims
-homeless
-Health
-Education
-
organization
and
victims
Civic
of
Domestic
Leaders
Violence
,
What
by
section of the
Consultation?
Plan
was addressed
Housing
Homeless
Homelessness
Need
needs
Assessment
-
Needs
Families
-
with
Unaccompanied
children
youth
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
the
what
was
the
are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a questionnaire.
Needs
Assessment.
The
answers
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Agency/Group/Organization
Keenesburg
Housing
Authority
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
PHA
Services
Services
-
-Elderly
Housing
Persons
What
by
section
consultation?
of the Plan was addressed
Housing
Public
Housing
Need
Assessment
Needs
Hove
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?"
the
Was the
what are
consultation
consulted
the anticipated outcomes
or areas for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a questionnaire.
Needs
The
Assessment.
answers
14
Agency/Group/Organization
Town of
Platte
vi'
le
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Services
Services
Other
Business
-Children
-Elderly
government
and
Civic
Persons
-
Leaders
Local
What
by
section of the Plan was addressed
Consultation?"
Housing
Economic
Need
[development
Assessment
Homer
Agency/Group/organization
and
of
coordination?
the
what
was the
are
consultation
the
consulted
anticipated outcomes
or areas for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
The
Assessments
answers
15
Agency/Group/Organization
City of
Evans
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Service
Other
Civic
Business
-Fair
government
Leaders
and
Housing
Civic
-
Leaders
Local
What
by
section of the
Consultation?"
Plan
was addressed
Economic
Development
Homer
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?"
was the
what are
the consultation
consulted
the anticipated outcomes
or areas for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a questionnaire.
Needs
The
Assessment.
answers
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Agency/Group/organization
Envision
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Services -Children
Services -Persons
Services -Persons
Services -Health
Services -Education
Services -Employment
Business
and
Civic
with
with
Leaders
Disabilities
HIV/AIDS
What
by
section of
Consultation?
the Plan
was addressed
Housing
Non
-Homeless
Need
Assessment
Special
Needs
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
the
was
what
the
are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
The
Assessment.
answers
17
Agency/Group/Organization
Town of Gi (crest
Agency/Group/organization
Type
other
Planning
Civic
government
Leaders
- Local
organization
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the
Plan was addressed
Housing
Economic
Need
Development
Assessment
How
Agency/Group/Organization
and
of
coordination?
was the
what are
the consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with
the
a
Needs
questionnaire.
The
Assessment.
answers
18
Agency/Group/Organization
Immigrant
Colorado
and
Refugee
Center of
Northern
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Services -
Services -Education
Civic Leaders
Housing
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the
Plan was addressed
Housing
Need
Assessment
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How
and
of
coordination?
the
was the
Agency/Group/Organization
what are
consultation
the anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
Sent
helped
the
agency
with the
a
weeds
questionnaire.
The
Assessment
answers
19
Agency/Group/Organization
Loveland
Housing Authority
Agency/Group/Organization
Type
Housing
PHA
Services
Business
-
and
Housing
Civic
Leaders
What
by
section
Consultation?
of the plan was addressed
Housing
Public
Non
-Homeless
Housing
weed
Assessment
Needs
Special
Needs
How
Agency/Group/organization
and
of
coordination?
was
what
the
the
are
consultation
the
anticipated
or areas
consulted
outcomes
for improved
'veld
provided
county's
solicitation
process
Housing
Milliken
representatives
provided
projects.
County
and
current
Authority
Housing
valuable
opportunities
for
Annual
Housing
input
information
needs
is
Authorities.
participated
Action
Authority
on
managing
are
the
for
during
Plan
coordination
Consolidated
The
in
regarding
the
consultation
representatives
process.
the
Authority
Windsor
county's
ghat
Planning
Loveland
with
and
and
the
future
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 list in Exhibits)
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name
of Plan
organization
Lead
How do the
goals of your Strategic
of each
Plan overlap with the goals
plan?
Continuum of
Care
Northern
Colorado
Continuum
Care
of
their
through
They
System
on
promote
the
maintain
service
(HMIS)
characteristics
HUD's
a
community
the
database,
use
Continuum
patterns.
local
of
-wide
Homeless
which
people
Continuum
of
Care
response
is
experiencing
Management
used
program,
to collect
of Care
to ending
which
homelessness
receives
Information
homelessness.
and
is
report
designed
funding
data
and
to
Table 3 — other local / regional/ federal planning efforts
Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any
adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan
(91.215(1})
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.
Narrative (optional):
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PR -15 Citizen Participation _ 91.105, 91.115191100(c) and 91300(()
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. We have conducted public
hearings on the ,plan on February 17, 2021 and March g, 2021 to receive comments about the needs and comments on the plan.
The media campaign includes Facebook and Twitter posts, as well as to the g newspapers and 13 radio stations serving all parts of the county
plus the county's own website were conducted. (Vote: 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. We also had a call in meeting an
January 28, 2021 to hear the needs of citizens.
The input from the citizen participation process greatly influenced the goal setting process.
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Citizen Participation Outreach
Sort Order
Mode of outreach
Target of outreach
response/attendance
Summary of
Summary of
comments received
Summary of comments
not accepted
and reasons
applicable)
URL
(If
1
Internet
Outreach
Minorities
Persons
disabilities
Non-
targeted/broad
community
with
Internet
including
January
Covid
person
was
several
August,
conducted
prevented
meetings
times
October,
and
outreach
in
July,
February
in
so
including
Many
for
services,
transportation
services,
for
housing
roads
recreation,
and
access
affordable
senior
comments
and
and
the
the
the
to
more
centers.
youth
need
lack
to
need
better
of
2
Newspaper
Ad
Non-
targeted/broad
community
In July,
October,
February
August,
January
&
See comments
received
above
3
Public
Meeting
Non-
targeted/broad
community
January &
February
Table 4 — Citizen Participation Outreach
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Needs Assessment
NA -OS Overview
Needs Assessment Ovennew
Analyzing the needs of Weld County through various meetings with county staff, municipalities, housing,
nonprofit service organizations, and citizens, a number of trends were recognized.
Infrastructure rises as 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
within the various communities according to the feeds Assessment.
Looking at the needs of Weld County residents, affordable housing continues to rise as one of the top
needs in the county. This is a fast-growing area where people are looking for housing. The "drive ltil you
qualify" has pushed people to the smaller towns in the county. This leads to driving the cost of existing
housing up as more new units are being built. Cost burden is one of those needs impacting affordable
housing. The county's population has grown from 254,230 in 2010 to 314,250 in 2018. The county is
projected to grow to approximately 340,265 in 2 02 0. Thus, housing preservation becomes an important
tool to allow citizens to stay in their homes.
Transportation is another key issue brought up by multiple organizations and persons. There is a definite
lack of transit and transportation options outside the Greeley metro area. According to the U.S. Census,
nearly 100,000 persons in the workforce commute to jobs outside the county. There are more than
40,000 persons living outside the county that commute to jobs inside the county. The lack of
transportation options impact low- and moderate -income persons economically. This is especially true
as growth from development stretches throughout the county.
Communication to low- and moderate -income and special populations has been identified as a need.
Included in the communication need is translation services. Hispanics make up more than 21% of the
total population of the county. Blacks and Asians each comprise of 3% of the population. Persons with
other language barriers have moved into the county workforce. The number of jobs in Agriculture, oil
and service industries has increased over the past yearn These job opportunities have brought a more
diverse population to the county. Communications of what services are available is needed to help with
educational, health care, and other opportunities.
'field County has prioritized in its Strategic Plan several goals including; Improving the quality of life for
all residents; maintaining an effective transportation system; protecting and preserving our unique
environment; continuously improving the performance and capabilities of Weld County operations by
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maximizing technology, fostering innovation, and increasing access to and information regarding
services
With those goals in mind and the needs identified. The county commissioners have prioritized public
Improvements, housing preservation, and public services as targets for projects for the +CDBG program.
Improvements to infrastructure in areas where persons of LM I reside will continue to be a priority for
public works projects aided by Weld County, The county plans to collaborate with the Continuum of
Care
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NA -10 Housing Needs Assessment - 24 CFR 91.205 (alb,c)
Summary of Housing Needs
The continued growth in the region and in the county has caused very low vacancy rates in most if not
all types of housing. These factors plus the strength of the economy has pushed housing costs higher
and higher. The construction of new housing has not kept up with the demand. Once again making
housing more expensive. New partnerships are needed to build affordable housing that reaches middle
income and especially the workers that teach, protect, and serve us all.
Demographics
Base Year: 2413
Most Recent Year: 2017
% Change
Population
269,785
304,633
13
Households
90,465
109,893
21
Median
Income
$57,180.00
$68,884.00
20%
Table 5 - Housing Needs Assessment Demographics
Alternate Data Source Name:
2013 Acs
Data Source Comments:
Number of Households Table
0-30%
HAMFI
>30-50%
HAMFI
>50-80%
HAMFI
>80-1001
HAMFI
>100%
HAMFI
Total
Households
9,205
10,065
15,635
9,690
55,220
Small
Family
Households
2,690
3,745
6,500
4,010
31,005
Large Family
Households
690
960
2,130
1,675
6,025
Household
person
62-74
contains
at
years of
least one
age
1,825
2,365
2,945
2,050
11,220
Household
person
age
contains
75 or older
at least
one
1,440
1,665
1,525
750
2,965
Households
children
with
6 years
one
old
or more
or younger
1,595
1,795
3,880
2,355
10,495
Table 6 - Total Households Table
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
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Housing Needs Summary Tables
1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs)
Renter
Owner
0-30%
AMI
>30-
501
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
1001
AMI
Total
NUMBER
OF
HOUSEHOLDS
Substandard
Housing
Lacking
complete
plumbing
kitchen
facilities
-
or
165
165
135
60
525
50
30
30
40
150
Severely
Overcrowded
with
people
room
complete
kitchen
plumbing)
>1.51
(and
per
and
-
180
85
210
35
510
0
4
25
55
84
Overcrowded
with
people
room
none
above
problems)
1.01-1.5
(and
of
per
the
-
330
190
260
90
870
110
175
220
115
620
income
Housing
burden
than
none
above
problems)
50%
of
cost
greater
(and
the
of
3,020
1,590
515
80
5,205
2,135
1,695
1,290
280
5,400
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Renter
Owner
0-301
AMI
>30-
500
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100°
AMI
Total
income
Housing
burden
than
none
above
problems)
30%
of
cost
greater
(and
the
of
475
2,030
2,445
460
5,410
460
1,265
2,705
1,710
6,140
Income
2e roi
none
above
problems)
n
of
egat
(and
the
ive
540
0
0
0
540
365
0
0
0
365
Table 7 — Housing Problems Table
Data Source
Comments:
2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing. Problems: Lacks kitchen
or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden)
Renter
Owner
0-301
AMI
>30-
500
AMI
>50-
800
AMI
>80-
1001
AMI
Total
0-301
AMI
>30-
501
AMI
>50-
801
AMI
>80-
1001
AMI
Total
NUMBER
OF
HOUSEHOLDS
Having
more
housing
problems
1
of
or
four
4,170
4,065
3,570
720
12,525
2,755
3,170
4,270
2,200
12,395
Having
four
problems
none of
housing
870
1,020
3,170
2,340
7,400
505
1,810
4,625
4,430
11,370
income,
Household
negative
none
other
problems
of
the
housing
but
has
540
0
0
0
540
365
0
0
0
365
Table 8— Housing Problems 2
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
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Data Source
Comments:
3. Cost Burden > 30%
Renter
Owner
0-301
AMI
>30-501
AMI
>50-801
AMI
Total
0-301
AMI
>30-501
AMI
>50-801
AMI
Total
NUMBER
OF
HOUSEHOLDS
Small
Related
100
490
1,720
2,310
125
470
1,625
2,220
Large
Related
80
195
625
900
25
140
735
900
Elderly
565
375
350
1,290
290
1,115
2,050
3,455
Other
225
150
885
1,260
85
140
380
605
income
Total
need
by
970
1,210
3,580
5,760
525
1,865
4,790
7,180
Table 9 — Cost Burden > 301
Alternate Data Source Dame:
CHAS 7013-7017
Data Source
Comments:
4. Cost Burden > 50
Renter
Owner
0-301
AMI
>30-501
AMI
>50-
801
AMI
Total
0-301
AMI
>30-501
AMI
>50-801
AMI
Total
NUMBER
OF
HOUSEHOLDS
Small
Related
1,295
600
135
2,030
625
665
440
1,730
Large
Related
280
170
25
475
150
170
135
455
Elderly
465
440
170
1,075
980
740
360
2,080
Other
1,375
505
265
2,145
490
t 225
400
1,115
income
Total
need
by
3,415
1,715
595
5,725
2,245
1,800
1,335
5,380
Table 10 — Cosa Burden > 501
Alternate Data Source Dame:
CHAS 7013-7017
Data Source
Comments:
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5. Crowding (More than one person per room)
Renter
Owner
30%
AMI
0-
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
100%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
>80-
1001
Arvi
Total
NUMBER
OF
HOUSEHOLDS
Single
households
family
500
220
435
105
1,260
110
130
200
94
534
Multiple,
unrelated
households
family
8
60
40
0
108
0
30
50
75
155
Other,
households
non
-family
0
0
0
20
20
0
10
0
0
10
income
Total
need
by
508
280
475
125
1,388
110
170
250
169
699
Table 11
Data Source
Comments:
Crowding Information —1/2
Renter
Owner
0-301
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
0-
30%
AMI
>30-
50%
AMI
>50-
80%
AMI
Total
Households
with
Present
Children
1,060
1,040
1,965
4,065
535
755
1,915
3,205
Table 12 — Crowding Information — 2/2
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 7013-2017
Data Source
Comments:
Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance.
There are approximately 14,000 households that are 'doubled up' in weld County. Cost burdens have
made it difficult to afford proper housing. This can cause the 'doubled up' situation where there is a
need to move in with friends or family to make ends meet.
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.
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At the top of the list of needs for affordable housing for households impacted by domestic violence
is direct financial assistance for housing that is flexible, quickly accessible and responsive to the
challenges that survivors face. While there are several assistance programs for homeowners (or
prospective homeowners), assistance for rentals is more appropriate for their target population due to
their unique safety concerns and precarious financial positions. AWoman's Place receives about 10
requests for rental assistance per month. Because agency funding for financial assistance is limited, they
typically coordinate with our community partners on these requests and find that only about 50% of the
clients who ask for assistance receive it. The reasons for denied requests include lack of funds, failure to
meet eligibility incomes (minimum income requirements) or failure to file a police report (victim's
compensation).
Another affordable housing need for domestic violence survivors in Weld County is Landlord Support
and Outreach. There currently is no strong network of landlords to work with when helping clients find
affordable housing. A Landlord Assurance Fund could help landlords feel more confident about renting
to survivors (this would help the many nonprofits seeking to support low income families - Guadalupe,
Greeley Family House, the Cold Weather Shelter, SAVA, Hope at Miracle racle House and A Woman's Place).
Some other needs are moving assistance (e.g., moving trucks or storage units); transportation
assistance (e.g., bus passes or ride -sharing fare) and childcare vouchers. Many of clients flee with little
more than the clothes on their backs, meaning that if they can secure housing,, they also have to worry
about the cost of furnishing their new residence. Moving assistance allows survivors to retain their
possessions so they don't have to start completely from scratch when they are able to move into
permanent housing. Transportation assistance and childcare vouchers are key in supporting financial
stability required to maintain housing.
What are the most common housing problems?
Cost Burden is the most common housing problem. The lack of affordable housing availability helps
cause the cost burden. As availability decreases in both the rental and for sale markets, costs of housing
rises,
As mentioned above, the number of households that have more than one family show the lack of
affordable housing.
Are any populations/householdtypes more affected than others by these problems?
It seerns that across the population these types of problems affect 30% and below AMI the most.
Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children
(especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of
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either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.2o5(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the
needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re -housing
assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance
Specific areas of need cited by the local nonprofit agencies include assistance with transportation costs;
assistance with childcare; housing that is affordable, available, and of a size specific to family need;
assistance through available programs and services; assistance with rental deposits; access to affordable
insurance and holistic medical care; and job training or further education.
If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at -risk population(s), it should also include a
description of the operational definition of the at -risk group and the methodology used to
generate the estimates:
Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an
increased risk of homelessness
There are several housing characteristics that are linked to instability and a risk of homelessness. Today,
the risk of job loss is high from the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This
especially impacts the lower wage earners of the broad service industry sector. As jobs are placed in
limbo and businesses are on the merge of closing, this is particularly impactful on low -to moderate -
income persons as well as those entrepreneur's lives depend on their business.
Lack of education andior training is also a characteristic that links people as a risk of homelessness.
Language barriers can be a characteristic which links people as a risk to homelessness.
Discussion
(lore affordable housing is needed as well as housing at all other levels. The county has been in
partnership discussions with those agencies that work with the more at -risk populations. The county will
continue its human services mission as well as work with other agencies to assist those at risk.
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NA -15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems — 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
Most of the housing concerns are related to the age of the housing. Those persons and households that
are in the lower median income groups seem to be in the older homes. Older homes seem to have more
severe problems.
0l-30 of Area Median Income
Housing
Problems
Has
of
one
four
problems
or more
housing
Has
none of the
four housing
problems
income,
housing
Household
no/negative
of the
but
other
problems
has
none
Jurisdiction
as a whole
5,989
2,309
905
White
3,685
1,530
640
Black
/ African American
90
0
45
Asian
75
20
40
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
19
0
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
2,040
730
155
Other
80
29
25
Table 13 - Disproportionally Greater Need 0 - 300 AM'
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Housing
Problems
Has
of
four
one
problems
or more
housing
Has
four
none of the
housing
problems
income,
housing
Household
no/negative
of the
has
but none
other
problems
Jurisdiction
as a whole
3,940
6,124
0
White
2,665
3,750
0
Black/
African
American
15
70
0
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Housing Problems
Has one or more
of four housing
problems
Has
four
none of the
housing
problems
income,
housing
Household
no/negative
of the
has
but none
other
problems
Asian
45
0
70
American Indian,
Alaska
Nature
15
25
0
Pacific Islander
20
0
0
Hispanic
1!110
2,200
0
Other
45
34
0
Table 14 - Digproportionally Greater geed 30 - 50% AMI
Aiternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
50%-s0% of Area Median Income
Housing
Problems
Has
of
one or more
four housing
problems
Has none
four
problems
housing
of the
Household
no/negative
income,
of
housing
the
but
other
problems
has
none
Jurisdiction
as a whole
7/840
7,950
0
White
i!te
1,630
2,955
0
Black
i African American
55
145
0
Asian
40
155
0
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
35
60
0
Pacific
Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
390
4,37'5
0
Other
40
250
0
Table 15 - Disproportionally Greater bleed 50 - 80% AMI
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013E-2017
Data Source Comments:.
The four housing problems are:
L Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person ,per
room, 4. Cast Burden greater than 30
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50%400% of Area Median Income
Housing
Problems
Has
of four
one or more
housing
problems
Has
four
none
problems
of the
housing
income,
housing
Household
no/negative
of the
has
but none
other
problems
Jurisdiction
as a whale
755
8,940
0
White
395
6,075
0
Black
/ African
American
10
90
0
Asian
40
160
0
American
Indian,
Alaska
Native
0
50
0
Pacific
Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
295
2,470
0
Other
15
95
0
Table 16 - Disproportionally Greater Need 80 -100% AM!
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per
room, 4. Cost Burden greater than 30%
Discussion
Based on the information above, it seems that Hispanics have a disproportionate number of severe
housing issues in comparison to other ethnic persons.
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NA -20 Disproportionately Greater Need: Severe Housing Problems — 91.205
(b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction
Housing problems cut across the lower AMI sectors of the county population no matter the ethnicity. As
you take ethnicity into the conversation, Hispanic populations across the income spectrum seem to have
more housing problems.
0l-30% of Area Median Income
Severe
Housing
Problems`
Has
of
four
one or more
housing
problems
Has
none
four
problems
housing
of the
Household
no/negative
income,
of
housing
the
but
other
problems
has
none
Jurisdiction
as a whole
5,989
2,309
905
White
3,685
1,530
640
Black/
African
American
90
0
45
Asian
75
20
40
American Indian,
Alaska
Native
19
0
0
Pacific
Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
2,040
730
155
Other
80
29
25
Table 17 — Severe Housing Problems 0 - 30% A11r111
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
30%-50% of Area Median Income
Severe
Housing Problems*
Has
of four
one or more
housing
problems
Has
four
none
problems
of the
housing
income,
housing
Household
no/negative
of the
has
but none
other
problems
Jurisdiction
as a whale
3,940
6,124
0
White
2,665
3,750
0
Black
/ African
American
15
75
0
Asian
70
45
0
American Indian,
Alaska
Native
15
25
0
Pacific
Islander
20
0
0
Hispanic
1,110
2,200
0
Other
45
34
0
Table 18 — Severe Housing Problems 30 - 50% AMI
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
50%-80% of Area Median Income
Severe
Housing
Problems*
Has
one
of four
problems
or more
housing
Has
none
four
problems
of the
housing
income,
housing
Household
no/negative
of
the
but
other
problems
has
none
Jurisdiction
as a whole
0
7,960
0
White
1,630
2,975
0
Black
/ African
American
55
145
0
Asian
40
155
0
American Indian,
Alaska
Native
35
60
0
Pacific Islander
+.
0
0
0
Hispanic
890
_,
4,375
0
Other
40
250
0
Table 19 — Severe Housing Problems 50 - 80% AMI
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four severe housing problems are:
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1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50
80%400° of Area Median Income
Severe
Housing Problems`
Has
of four
one or more
housing
problems
Has
four
none
problems
of the
housing
Household
no/negative
income,
of
housing
the
but
other
problems
has
none
Jurisdiction
as a whole
755
8,940
0
White
395
6,075
0
Black
/ African
American
10
90
0
Asian
40
160
0
American Indian,
Alaska
Native
0
50
0
Pacific Islander
0
0
0
Hispanic
295
2,470
0
Other
15
95
0
Table 20 — Severe Housing Problems SO -100 AMI
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
*The four severe housing problems are:
1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per
room, 4. Cost Burden over 50%
Discussion
As mentioned in the introduction, the data shows that lower A►MI households have more severe
problems with housing than other sectors no matter the ethnicity. The data also shows that Hispanics
have more severe housing problems across the income spectrum.
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NA -25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens — 91.205 (b)(2)
Assess the need of any racial orethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to
the needs of that category of need as a whole.
Introduction:
The major issue across the county of those below 100% AM I is housing cost burden. 'vacancy rates are
very low. The loss of housing caused by the 2013 floods impacted the lower income persons the most as
that housing was destroyed in some parts of 'Meld County. This caused displacement of low-income
households many doubling up in relatives and friends' homes. As new reusing was built, it cane at a
higher cost. With the economic boom in the county that followed, housing was deeded for oil workers
who made good wages. They tools up much of the available housing. This also drove the cost of housing
u
p•
Housing Cost Burden
Housing Cost Burden
<=3o
30-.50%
>50
No
income
/ negative
computed)
(not
Jurisdiction as a whole
71,325
15,675
11,860
965
White
54,395
10,715
8,275
665
Black/
American
African
465
255
65
45
Asian
780
130
190
40
American
Alaska
native
Indian,
290
75
50
o
Pacific
Islander
40
20
0
o
Hispanic
14,450
4,270
3,125
175
Other
950
210
155
40
Table 21— Greater Deed: HousingCost Burdens AM
Alternate Data Source Name:
cHAs 2013-2017
Data Source Comments;
Discussion:
Cost burden cuts along all income sectors because of the low vacancy rates and high deed for horsing.
The charts above indicate cost burden is particularly impactful to those at 50% AMI or below.
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OMB Control Na: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
NA -30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion 91.2050)(2)
Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately
greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole?
The data appears to show that all persons no matter the ethnicity have disproportionately greater need
at the 30% r4,MI or lower for adequate housing. The data also shows that Hispanics have a
disproportionately greater need at most income levels for housing improvements.
If they have needs not identified above, what are those needs?
The ACS data shows that more than 14,000 household's have more than one family unit. This seems to
mean there is a need for more housing overall but also the need for housing to meet the needs of lower
income persons.
Are any of these racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your
community`
There are a number of areas/neighborhoods in the county and its participating jurisdictions where racial
and ethnic groups reside. In some municipalities such as Evans, Gilcrest, Eaton, Milliken, Frederick,
Dacono, Firestone, Ft Lupton and in unincorporated parts of the county such as Gill, Hill -n -Park., Spanish
Colony, and wattenherg to name a few. Weld County has a strong agricultural community as well as
blue collar industries such as oil and gas exploration.
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NA -35 Public Housing — 91.205(b)
Introduction
Public housing meets a crucial need in Weld County. Without publicly assisted housing, it is highly
probable that an increased number of families and individuals would lack stable housing, particularly
those on fixed incomes. Maintaining the existing publicly assisted housing stock is necessary to prevent
a decrease in affordable housing stock. Likewise, an increase in publicly assisted housing will assist in
increasing affordable housing stock in our region. `Feld County Housing Authority does not own or
maintain any units. It only operates a voucher program.
Tota I s in Use
Program
Type
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special
Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Supportive
Housing
Affairs
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
It of
units
vouchers
in use
0
0
0
407
0
407
0
0
0
Table 22 - Public Housing by Program Type
*includes Non -Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing Horne Transition
Data
Source:
PI C (PI H Information Center)
Characteristics of Residents
Program Type
Certificate
Mod-
Public
Vouchers
Rehab
Housing
Total
Project
Tenant
Special
Purpose Voucher
-based
-based
Veterans
Family
Affairs
Unification
Supportive
Program
Housing
Average
Annual
Income
0
0
0
10,694
0
10/694
0
o
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OMB Control Na: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/3o/zon)
Program Type
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Housing
Public
Touchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Supportive
Housing
Affairs
Unification
Program
Family
length
Average
of stag
0
0
0
5
0
5
0
0
Average
Household
size
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
#
admission
Homeless
at
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
# of Elderly
Program
Participants
(>62)
0
0
0
114
0
114
0
0
# of
Families
Disabled
0
0
0
146
0
146
0
0
#of
requesting
accessibility
features
Families
0
0
0
407
0
407
0
0
# of
program
participants
HIV/AIDS
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
# of
victims
DV
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Table 23
Characteristics of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (RIH Information Center)
Race of Residents
Program Type
Race
Certificate
Rehab
Mod-
Public
Housing
Touchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special
Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Unification
Program
Family
Disabled
*
White
0
0
0
397
0
397
0
0
0
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OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
Program Type
Race
Certificate
Rehab
Mod-
Public
Housing
Touchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special
Purpose Toucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Unification
Program
Family
Disabled
*
Black/African
American
0
0
0
S
0
S
0
0
0
Asian
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Indian/Alaska
American
Native
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Islander
Pacific
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Other
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
*includes
Non -Elderly
Disabled,
Mainstream One -Year, Mainstream Five-year, and Nursing
Home
Transition
Data
Source:
Table 24 — Race of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
PI C ( PI H Information Center)
Ethnicity of Residents
Program Type
Ethnicity
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Housing
Public
Vouchers
Total
Project
-based
Tenant
-based
Special Purpose Toucher
Veterans
Supportive
Affairs
Housing
Family
Unification
Program
Disabled
*
Hispanic
0
0
0
213
0
213
0
0
0
Not
Hispanic
0
0
0
194
0
194
0
0
0
*includes
Non -Elderly
Disabled,
Mainstream
One -Year,
Mainstream Five-year, and
Nursing Home Transition
Table 25 — Ethnicity of Public Housing Residents by Program Type
Data Source: PIC (PIH Information Center)
Section 504 Deeds Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants
on the waiting list for accessible units:
The Housing Authority of Weld County does not operate or oven any public housing. This Authority has
the ability to increase the voucher payment above the norm to find a rental unit that meets the 504
needs of the renter.
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Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders
it appears vouchers are needed by veterans and persons of disabilities.
Hover do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large'
veterans and persons of disabilities in the population at lame are the same as in public housing and
vouchers.
Discussion
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Introduction:
Weld County addresses homelessness through Weld's Way Home, the countywide strategy to prevent and end homelessness in Feld County.
Weld County funds Weld Way Horne, a homeless prevention program, with General Fund monies and the three homeless shelters through
Human Services Funds each year. We also reimburse the shelters on a per diem basis for eligible clients. Additionally, there is regional
coordination (Weld and Larimer Counties, including the major cities of Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins) through the HUD -mandated
Continuum of Care. Weld and Larimer Counties currently are part of the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, which includes Weld and
Larimer Counties and all the municipalities within the two counties. This new Continuum was formed to better meet the needs of the Northern
Colorado homeless population.
The Homeless Needs Assessment utilizes data from two sources: the January 2020 Point -in -Time Count a n d the 2{18-2019 Cold Weather Shelter
report. Data collected includes folks from the City of Greeley; however, due to the size of the other Weld County towns, the issue of
homelessness is most prevalent in the Greeley and the City of Evans area. The Cold Weather Shelter is located in the City of Evans. The Point -in -
Time Count is conducted at HUD's direction annually in January. In 2020, 251 people were surveyed, with 176 of those residing in a :shelter and
64 in transitional housing. Information was also collected at the Cold Weather Shelter, where 524 individuals utilized the shelter during its
operational period of November 2018 to April 201.9.
A Woman's Place (AWP) has been providing free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence since 1977. Their mission is to shelter
and help empower victims/survivors of domestic abuse to become safe, secure, and self-sufficient, and through education and collaboration to
mobilize our community to help prevent domestic violence.
In 2019, they served a total of 287 households (211 were residents in their safehouse and 76 received supportive services as non-residential
clients). Based on self -reported data collected at intake, 97.6% of clients earned at or below 80% of the median family income for the area
($63,360). As renters, an overwhelming majority of clients would be severely cost -burdened.
Their 29 -bed facility is the only domestic violence safe house in Weld County. As Weld County has grown, so has the need for emergency shelter
for survivors of domestic violence. In 2019, for example, they had to turn away 175 households because the shelter was at capacity` The average
nights of stay have also climbed within the past five years as victims find it harder to secure safe, affordable housing in Weld County. In 2019, the
average nights per stay was 15 days.
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If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of
days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically
homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth):
According to the U.S. Interagency on Homelessness, chronically homeless individuals and their families often struggle with additional barriers to
stable housing, such as addiction, mental illness, or brain injuries. In order to place this group in stable housing, supportive services are required.
Families with children- Families with children may experience additional barriers, such as homeless shelters or transitional housing that does not
accept children. They may find the size of their family to be a barrier that other homeless persons do not experience. Veterans and their
families- In addition to the typical bureaucratic barriers placed between homeless persons and assistance programs (such as Medicaid, disability,
and TANF), veterans roust also contend with the VA to maintain or reinstate their benefits. The difficulty of these processes can discourage and
ultimately prevent veterans from obtaining stable housing. Unaccompanied youth- Unaccompanied youth are often homeless because they ran
array, or their family kicked them out. Returning unaccompanied youth to their previous residence may not be the safest or most beneficial
decision, so supportive housing that helps them become self-sufficient is necessary. They may also require legal services, should they need to be
emancipated. In 2020, 251 people were surveyed, with 176 of those residing in a shelter and 64 in transitional housing. Information was also
collected at the Cold Weather Shelter, where 524 individuals utilized the shelter during its operational period of November 2018 to April 2'019.
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Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (optional)
Race:
Sheltered:
Unsheltered (optional)
White
438
1
Black
or African Arnerican
30
Asian
5
0
American
Native
Indian
or Alaska
29
o
Pacific
Islander
5
0
Ethnicity:
Sheltered:
Unsheltered
(optional)
Hispanic
177
3
Not Hispanic
347
16
Data Source
Comments:
Cold Weather shelter and Paint in Time Count
Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with
children and the families of veterans.
The Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System (CAHPS) is one means of tracking families
in the region (field and Larimer Counties) in need of housing assistance. The CAHPs numbers in the
ballet points below are from Weld Counter only.
• - Veterans - 6
• - Families - 7
• • Single persons - 101
• - Youth — 4
2020 Point -in -Time Count provides additional information on the numbers in need of housing
assistance.
There were 12 veterans that used the Cold Weather Shelter or transitiona
Point -in -Time Count on January 28, 2020.
shelter facilities during the
Also, there were 38 persons fleeing from domestic violence. A Women's Place has seen a growing
number of domestic violence victims using its services over the past couple of years.
The number of chronic homelessness was 30 during the count.
[developmental Disabilities made up 33% of the total court
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Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group.
Based on information from the Point -in -Time Count and the Cold Weather Shelter of 240, persons of the
White race experienced homelessness in "Feld County at a substantially higher percentage than persons
of any other race. Specific percentages are as follows: 82White; 5% Black/African American; 3%
American Indian; 3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander; and 1% Asian. Multiple races equaled 6%. People
of the Hispanic ethnicity accounted for 55% of the total. The nature of homelessness was net broken
down to the race/ethnicity level.
Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness.
The ability to locate the unsheltered is difficult. This makes providing an accurate estimate of
unsheltered homeless persons difficult.
Discussion
The Continuum of Care for Northern Colorado has determined that housing is the greatest need of the
homeless population and that other concerns (health, substance abuse, etc.) are best dealt with after a
person is housed. This, at its most basic, is the Housing First strategy of addressing homelessness. A part
of the Weld's Way Hone plan was to implement a Housing First model to deal with homelessness and
housing, a part of which is the above referenced Coordinated Assessment and Dousing Placement
System.
United lay provides staff for both the Housing Navigation Center, which opened in 2019, and the
coordinator of CAHP5. The Housing Navigation Center provides one location for people with housing
needs. (Additional information on the principles of Housing First is available on request.) CAHP5 utilizes
a scoring system (vulnerability Index and Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool - "VI PRAT, to
identify the most vulnerable people and get them into housing. It relies on collaborative efforts of those
who worts with the homeless population and currently has 37 Northern Colorado agencies that
participate.
This is the Consolidated Plan for Weld County; it is anticipated more information concerning homeless
needs will be gathered and added to future plans.
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IAA -45 Jon-Homeiess Special Deeds Assessment - 91.205 (b,d)
Introduction:
It is important to note there exists overlap between these non -homeless special needs' populations; for
example, a person may be considered frail elderly and also be physically disabled or be a victim of
domestic violence and be recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. While there are many non-profit
agencies within the County that seep to address the issues faced by non -homeless special needs
populations, these agencies are often faced with a lacy of financial resources. Many of these agencies
also specialize in which special needs population they serve, which can be a barrier in providing citizens
with a holistic approach to their needs. Another barrier to meet their needs is transportation or rather
the lacy of transportation to the services needed. The ACS data shows more than 14,000 households
have more than one family per housing unit. This seems to mean there is a need for more housing
overall but also the need for housing to meet the needs of lower income persons.
Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community,
Seniors have challenges in keeping their homes in repair and have accessibility needs such as ramps,
upgrades in more efficient heating and air conditioning. Transportation may also be needed to get to
services.
Veterans and Persons with Disabilities can have similar needs as seniors. Also, access to training and
education is a need for many.
At the top of the list of needs for affordable housing for households impacted by domestic violence
is direct financial assistance for housing that is flexible, quickly accessible and responsive to the
challenges that survivors face. While there are several assistance programs for homeowners (or
prospective homeowners)/ assistance for rentals is more appropriate for their target population due to
their unique safety concerns and precarious financial positions. A Woman's Place receives about 10
requests for rental assistance per month. Because agency funding for financial assistance is limited, they
typically coordinate with our community partners on these requests and find that only about 50% of the
clients who ask for assistance receive it. The reasons for denied requests include lack of funds, failure to
meet eligibility incomes (minimum income requirements) or failure to file a police report (victim's
compensation).
Another affordable housing need for domestic violence survivors in Weld County is Landlord Support
and Outreach. The county currently does not have a strong network of landlords to work with when
helping clients find affordable housing. A Landlord Assurance Fund could help landlords feel more
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confident about renting to survivors (this would help the many non -profits seeking to support low
income families - Guadalupe; Greeley Family House, the Cold Weather Shelter, SAVA; Hope at Miracle
House and A Woman's Place)
Some other needs are moving assistance (e.g., moving trucks or storage units); transportation
assistance (e.g., bus passes or ride -sharing fare) and childcare vouchers. Many clients flee with little
more than the clothes on their backs, ;Weaning that if they are able to secure housing, they also have to
worry about the cost of furnishing their new residence. Moving assistance allows survivors to retain
their possessions so they don't have to start completely from scratch when they are able to ;move into
permanent housing. Transportation assistance and childcare vouchers are key in supporting financial
stability required to maintain housing.
What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and hove are these
needs determined?
See discussion above of the Domestic Violence needs. These are similar needs of other special
populations. Plus, mental health support is needed for the special populations.
Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within
the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area:
The 4th Quarter 2018 report estimated that 260 persons with HI's live in weld County. In the past five
years (2013-2017), there were 57 newly diagnosed cases of HIV, which equates to a rate of 4.0 persons
per 100,000. The Surveillance Report estimates that there are 14,386 people liming with HIV in Colorado.
The 2019 Point -in -Time Survey identified two sheltered homeless persons who reported having
HIV/AIDS {less than 1%); no one in the unsheltered count reported. There was not a specific question
regarding HIV/AIDS asked at the Cold WeatherShelter.
Discussion:
Different special needs populations have unique needs that must be ;net, and whether this comes in the
form of mental health treatment or rehabilitation of an existing home, the creation of additional
affordable housing units. Of course, special needs populations experience a great need for affordable
housing as well as access to services.
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NA -50 Non -Housing Community Development Needs — 91.215 (f)
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities:
The list of needs for public facilities will continue to grow as the county and its participating jurisdictions
grog. Population growth in the last several years has created a need for community and neighborhood
facilities such as community centers, youth, and senior facilities as well as the development and
expansion of clinics and nonprofit agencies serving low- to moderate -income persons. The needs for
facilities come in the areas of nonprofit facility needs as well as those of the county and municipalities.
Prior to the area growing{ many of the service needs of people were centered in Greeley, the county
seat. Now, the county seat makes up only 34% of the total county population. The needs for facilities
outside the county seat have grown without many resources to assist the needs of persons in the other
areas of the county.
How were these reeds determined?
The staffs of the county, participating jurisdictions, and non-profit agencies serving persons in need
were asked for their public facility needs. Surveys were sent to municipalities and nonprofit agencies.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements:
The list of needs for the county and its participating jurisdictions the size of weld is long. Weld County is
just less than four thousand (4,000) square miles in size. There are 25 municipalities as participating
jurisdictions with the smallest being 105 in population and the largest, over 27,000. There is one
Entitlement City, Greeley, wholly within the county. In determining the needs{ a survey requesting such
of the jurisdictions was requested of therm.
The needs for public improvements can be categorized as broad and long. The needs range from ADA
compliant sidewalks to storm drainage improvements to downtown streetscapes to handicapped
accessible parks and playgrounds to sewer and grater system improvements to rural broadband.
The following is a list from some of the municipalities.
Dacono
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ADA compliant sidewalks; Water line replacement; Road improvements; Drainage and special flood
hazard area study; Streetscape improvements; Playground improvements; Sporting facilities/athletic
fields
Evans
Interconnected trail/sidewalk system, used for recreation of all ages as well as transportation;
Stormwater collection and flood preventative measures; Safe and non -tonic plumbing and potable
water; varied energy sources (solar, wind, electrical); Lighting along pedestrian walkways; Bike lanes;
Paved surfaces on existing dirt roads; Sustainable road and maintenance funding;
A substantial portion of the low- and moderate -income neighborhoods are served by unpaged streets
with no curb and gutter or sidewalks in Gilcrest.
If individuals do not have personal automobiles the only option is bicycling and walking. There are no
trails connecting neighborhoods, public facilities and shopping/service areas. Bicycles and pedestrians
have to ride or walk in the travel portion of the streets.
There is also a substantial amount of sanitary sewer collection system repairs and
Storm drainage issues need to be addressed on these streets in Eicrest.
Hudson
Expanded wastewater plant; "looping" water system across i-76. THE Ivey to continued economic
expansion for the Town; St re etsca p eis i d ewa I ks jc rocs i n gs for state Highway 52 through town;
Abandoning and realigning water/sewer lines in the older parts of town; Expand and grow main town
park; Streetscape for downtown; wayfinding signage; More activities/things to do in town for those
without the means to leave —concerts in park, etc.
The County & Other towns
Lacy of sidewalks in the central part of town in Platteville
Bella Rosa sidewalks
East Eaton Sidewalks — Roads
East Kersey— Spanish Colony sewer
Gill — Streets, drainage, master drainage plan for the area
Galeton — sewer
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Ft Lupton area- roads, park, sidewalks, drainage
Hereford- drainage
Carr - drainage
Stoneham- detention pond
Southgate- sewer
Aristocrat - drainage master plan, drainage, housing rehab
Trail connections; Unpaged streets with no curb and gutter or sidewalks; Street lighting; Rural
Broadband
How were these needs determined?
The staffs of the county, participating jurisdictions, and non-profit agencies serving persons in need
were asked for their public facility needs. Surveys were sent to municipalities and nonprofit agencies.
Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services:
In meeting with municipalities and nonprofit agencies, the number one public service need was transit.
The need to get to services and work was listed by most who completed the list of needs. Other public
service needs include youth afterschool and summer activities, translation services, community gardens
and food programs, broadband accessibility! and business loans. Again, access to public services is the
takeaway from the input of those that submitted a list of the needs for their community and the people
they serve.
How were these needs determined?
The staffs of the county, participating jurisdictions, and non-profit agencies serving persons in need
were asked for their public facility needs. Surveys were sent to ;municipalities and nonprofit agencies.
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Housing Market Analysis
MA -OS Overview
Housing Market Analysis Overview:
As northern Colorado region's economy has grown, rents and mortgages have grown, too but wages
for most jobs have not. As a result, a lame portion of Weld County's workforce has been priced out of
n earby residences and must commute from the smaller towns to Greeley, Fort Collins/ and the metro
Denver area. The "drive "til you qualify" adage is especially in play in Meld County.
The inequity of housing and health in Colorado means living with chronic stress due to fear of eviction.
(August 2019; Colorado Health Institute) one in 4 people spend over 50% of their pre-tax income on
housing, leaving little for other basic needs such as food and health care. Due to the growing popularity
of the Front Range, vacancy rates are at historic lows.
Feld County is experiencing the same severe housing cost burden phenomenon that is affecting the
rest of northern Colorado. The situation is even more dire because we have fallen behind in new home
construction and affordable housing project development. Since the Great Recession, Weld County has
n ot recovered from the housing shortfall that it created. The boom in the oil industry absorbed nearly all
the available single-family homes. The floods of 2013 also destroyed a good deal of the affordable
housing, mostly in the form of mobile homes and small apartment buildings. Disaster gentrification is
n ow is taking place with the replacement of affordable housing units with higher cost units following a
n atural disaster. The combination of lower average wages than the rest of the front range, very lover
housing stock and low vacancy rates have put the area in a very difficult place. We can't build our
economy and attract new employers, because we have nowhere for their workforce to live. According to
High Plain Housing Corporation, for Weld County as a whole, there are 6,090 households earning at or
below 30% of the Mull, and an additional 4,24-5 housing units are needed in order to meet the housing
needs. Seventy-five out of every loo households in this demographic are housing cost burdened.
The cost of developing new housing in northern Colorado is impacted by the high cost of water in a
semi -arid environment. The cost of land has increased more than 20% in the last couple of years.
Because of the lack of inventory, prices of existing units continue to increase. This causes problems with
renters not able to move into starter housing and places a greater cost burden as rents rise.
Lack of supply and rising demand to move into the area have increased the cost burden for both renters
and purchasers. Costs have risen even for programs to rehabilitate homes which makes the preservation
of housing harder to accomplish.
Information was gathered from High Plains Housing Corporation, a 501(0(3) nonprofit corporation. Also,
Greeley -Feld Habitat for Humanity provided insight into the weld County housing market.
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High Plains' mission is to be the leading partner in the development of housing opportunities for low- to -
moderate income households in Greeley/Weld County.
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MA -10 Number of Housing Units — 91.210(a)&(b)(2)
Introduction
As mentioned above, many factors have caused a housing shortage and very low vacancy rates.
Additional housing, including a greater variety of housing, is necessary to meet the housing needs of the
county. Acquiring the private and public buy -in necessary to meet these needs is a difficult process that
often favors the construction of market rate units, or luxury custom homes. Increasing public
understanding of the benefits of affordable housing alongside the market rate units will continue to be
an ongoing challenge. Additional housing, including a greater variety of housing, is necessary to meet
the housing needs of the county. Acquiring the private and public buy -in necessary to meet these needs
is a difficult process that often favors the construction of market rate units, or luxury custom homes.
Increasing public understanding of the benefits of affordable housing alongside the market rate units
will continue to be an ongoing challenge.
All residential properties by number of units
Property
Type
Number
1 -unit detached
structure
79,267
72%
1 -unit, attached
structure
3,460
3%
2-4
units
7,517
7
5-19
units
7,512
7%
20 or more units
4,220
4%
Mobile
Home,
boat,
RV, van, etc.
7,917
7
Total
109,893
100%
Table 26-- Residential Properties by Unit Number
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-7017
Data Source Comments:
Unit Size by Tenure
Owners
Renters
Number
%
Number
No
bedroom
0%
0%
1 bedroom
1,001
1%
5,265
19%
2
bedrooms
8,770
12%
10,040
36%
3 or more
bedrooms
61,420
86%
12,460
45%
Total
71,191
99°!0
27,768
100%
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
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Table 27 — Unit Size by Tenure
The data provided a 0 -1 -bedroom option and not just a 0 -bedroom option.
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Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with
federal, state, and local programs.
See Public Assisted Housing section below MA -25 at this time these are units assisted with federal, state
and local programs.
Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for
any reason, such as expiration of Section S contracts.
According the Weld County Housing Authority, there are no Section 8 contracts set to expire this year.
Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population?
The lack of housing units impacts all income levels. As stated above in previous sections, there are
approximately 14,000 units living doubled up with more than one family unit per housing unit.
Describe the need for specific types of housing:
There is a constant need for housing of persons with 30% AM I or less.
Discussion
The need for more housing and for more affordable cannot be emphasized more. Affordable rental units
are quickly rented. The real estate markets in general are moving homes from sale to purchase at a
racehorse pace. All this shows a need for more housing at all price points.
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MA -1S Housing Market Analysis Cost of Housing - 1.210(a)
Introduction
As you look at the cost of housing in Feld County, it has been a booming economy with housing
development falling behindthe need. Another factor in housing costs in Weld County is the 2013 flood
which destroyed many homes, mostly low-income housing. The loss of these units has made the housing
deficit even greater. As you can see from the table below, the median home value has increased 54% in
four years. Only the COVID-19 virus crisis has slowed down the this increase in home values and it is
only until all the COVID-19 supports are removed will the increases in value will return. The COVID-19
crisis will eventually displace people who were supported by COVID-19 funding and temporary non -
eviction laws.
Cost of Housing
Base Year: 2013
Most Recent Year: 2017Change
Median
Home Value
191,500
295,100
54
Median
Contract
Rent
835
1,003
20%
Table 2$ — Cost of Housing
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data source comments:
Rent Rail
Number
Less than
$500
1,805
7%
$500-999
11,013
{43
$1,000-1,499
8,042
31
$1,500-1,999
4,016
16%
$2,000 or more
860
3
Total
25,736
100.0%
Table 29 - Rent Rain
Alternate Data Source Name:
2013 ACS
Data Source Comments:
Housing Affordability
Units
affordable
to Households
earning
Renter
Owner
30%
HAMFI
5,580
No
Data
50%
HAM
Fl
5,085
4,980
80%
HAMFI
6,740
8,895
100%
HAMFI
No Data
9,690
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Unite affordable
earning
to Households
Renter
Owner
Total
1 7,,405
23,565
Table 30 — Housing Affordability
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
Monthly Rent
Monthly
Rent
($)
Efficiency
(no
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
4 Bedroom
bedroom)
Fair
Market
Rent
599
693
897
1,306
1,581
High
HOME
Rent
0
0
0
0
0
Low
HOME
Rent
599
688
826
954
1,065
Table 31— Monthly Rent
Data Source Comments: HUD FMR and HOME 2017
Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels?
No, there is not. As the COVID-19 crisis has put a premium on working and studying from home, more
units are needed with space for such activities. This need cuts across all income levels but impacts the
lower income levels even more. This will continue to impact housing needs going forward as work from
home and home education becomes more of the norm in our society.
How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and Jor
rents'
The construction cost per square foot has increased substantially in the Greeley -Weld area according to
The Group Real Estate company newsletter The Insider March 2020. This will change the rents as more
homes look to be constructed. Affordability will continue to be a concern for AMI families and
individuals.
Horny do HOME rents / Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? Horny might this
impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing?
We will continue to work with partners in the housing development arena. There are no HOME rents to
compare in the county outside the entitlement city of Greeley. The HOME rents at the 3 -bedroom level
have the largest disparity in the Greeley -Weld M5A.
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Discussion
Housing costs will continue to rise in this economy. Housing shortages and continued economic growth
will push the cost of housing. Construction has not yet kept up with the need especially in housing for
APIll families.
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MIA -20 Housing Market Analysis: Condition of Housing — 91.210(a)
Introduction
Based on the information below in the tables, 47% of the rental units have at least one substandard
condition. In relation, approximately 24% of the homeowner units have one or two substandard
conditions. As for lead -based paint issues, 52% of the rental units have been built prior to 1980.
Defi n itions
At this time, we are using HUD definitions for substandard conditions.
Condition of Units
Condition of
Units
Owner -Occupied
Renter -Occupied
Number
%
Number
With
one selected
Condition
16,081
23%
12,112
43%
With
two selected
Conditions
425
1%
1,057
4%
With
three
selected
Conditions
71
0%
80
0%
With
four
selected
Conditions
0
0%
0
0%
No selected
Conditions
54,874
77%
15,117
53%
Total
71,481
1010/0
28,366
100%
Table 32 - Condition of Units
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2113-2017
Data Source Comments:
Year Unit Built
Year
Unit
Built
Owner -Occupied
Renter -Occupied
Number
%
Number
2000 or later
30,615
43%
6,805
24%
1080-1999
17,965
25%
6,815
24%
1950-1979
13,625
19%
8,460
30%
Before 1950
9,254
13%
6,290
22
Total
71,489
100°/0
28,370
100/0
Table 33 — Year Unit Built
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2013-2017
Data Source Comments:
Risk of Lead -Based Paint Hazard
Risk of
lead
-Based Paint
Hazard
Owner -occupied
Renter -Occupied
Number
Number
Total
Number of
Units Built
Before 1980
22,879
320
14,750
52%
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Housing
Units build
before 1980 with children
present
o
0
o
0
Table 34— Risk of Lead -Based Paint
Data Source: X011-2015 ACS (Total Units) 2011-2015 CHAS (units with Children present)
Vacant Units
Suitable
Rehabilitation
for
Not
Rehabilitation
Suitable
for
Total
Vacant Units
o
o
4,619
Abandoned
'vacant Units
o
0
0
REo Properties
o
0
0
Abandoned
REo
Properties
o
0
0
Table 35 -Vacant Units
Aitemate Data Source Name:
2017 ACS
Data Source Comments:
The ACS information shows approximately 4619 units vacant. It did not show which was suitable for rehab or
not or abandoned.
Need for owner and Rental Rehabilitation
The numbers show that more than 16,000 owner occupied units are in need of some rehabilitation of
substandard conditions. Keeping those units in good condition allows for those persons to stay in their
homes thus preserving the housing unit. There is a need for rental rehabilitation as well. Some
municipalities have housing code standards, others do not. These types of regulations may help
landlords with looking into fixing their units. Weld County Housing Authority has a housing rehab loan
program that does not have many takers.
Estimated Number of Housing Units occupied by Low- orModerate-Income Families with LEIP
Hazards
There is an assumption that homes built prior to 1980 may have some form of lead -based paint hazard.
Based on the number of housing units built before 1980 in the entire county including the Greeley
SMSA, there are a number of housing units occupied by low -and moderate- income families. The county
will work with the state lead -based paint program to make persons aware of any assistance to mitigate
their circumstances.
Discussion
Approximately, 35,000 housing units are at least 50 years old. Also, about 30,000 units have at least one
deficient housing condition as identified by the US Census. The vacancy rates are very low across the
county. There are also about 14,000 units that have more than one family living in the unit. These all
point to the lack of housing in the county.
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MA -25 Public and Assisted Housing — 91.210(b)
Introduction
There are approximately 296 public housing operated units in Weld County outside the City of Greeley.
The breakdown is listed below in the supply of public housing developments from the Weld County
Housing Authority. They only provide vouchers.
Totals Number of Units
Program Type
Certificate
Mod-
Rehab
Public
Housing
Vouchers
Total
_ _
Project -
based
Tenant -
based
Special
Purpose Voucher
Veterans
Affairs
Supportive
Housing
Family
unification
Program
Disabled
*
# of
vouchers
available
units
0
0
427
3
424
0
0
0
# of accessible
units
*includes
Non -Elderly
Disabled,
Mainstream
One -Year,
Mainstream
Five-year, and
Nursing Home
Transition
Table 36 — Total Number of Units by Program Type
Data PI C (P IH Information Center)
Source:
Describe the supply of public housing developments:
Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction,
including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan:
The Keenesbu rg Housing Authority has 20 duplex style apartments. Ten are 1- and 2 -bedroom
apartments designated for elderly/disabled low-income tenants, one of these being a handicap
apartment. The other 10 are 1-, 2- and 3 -bedroom low income family designated apartments. We are
not looking to add any new units.
Loveland Housing Authority - Here are the properties that we own and,, or manage in Weld County:
Windsor: Century III Apartments USRD 72 senior units, all subsidized
Windsor Meadows I LIHTC 44 multi -family units, 30-60% AMI
Windsor Meadows II LIHTC 36 multi -family units, 30-60% AMI
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Golden Meadows
Anna)
LIHTG 54 senior units (pending, 9 application in process, 30-601
There is another 42 -unit USRD senior property in Windsor called Governor's Farris that recently changed
hands.
Also, Care Housing operates the Cottonwood Apartments, approximately 24-3o units.
In Windsor we are seeing the need for affordable senior housing as well as multi -family. Right now, the
Town Council and the Windsor Housing Authority are primarily interested in building more senior
housing. Golden Meadows is a three-phase senior project that will ultimately serve about 120
households total.
Milliken
Dove Valley, LI HTG - 20 senior units, 30-60% ANTI
The Milliken Housing Authority is interested in building additional senior units, but they are very much
resource challenged.
Kew
Kersey Housing Authority is operating only Public Housing units. They are limited to the 26 Public
Housing Units that they operate and have no plans for additional units or unit types at this time. Their
residents are mostly Senior or disabled households, all well within the low -Income limits for the area. Of
our 20 units, 16 of these are one -bedroom units, two are two -bedroom units, and two are 3 -bedroom
units.
Public Housing Condition
Public Housing
Development
Average Inspection
Score
Table 37 - Public Housing Condition
Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction:
Except for Keenesburg and Kersey public housing units, most others are fairly new. Operational costs in
the older Keenesburg and Kersey units seem to cover maintenance and revitalization needs.
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Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the luring environment of low -
and moderate -income families residing in public housing:
The current strategy for the Weld Housing Authority is to look for more vouchers. The Keenesburg and
Kersey Housing Authorities are looking to maintain their existing stock.
Discussion:
The Weld Id County Housing Authority does not own any Public Housing.
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MA -30 Homeless Facilities and Services — 91.210(c)
Introduction
There are at least two (2) programs that provide emergency shelter to persons in weld County outside of Greeley. A Woman's Place and the
Cold Weather Shelter in Evans. There is a nonprofit in Fort Lupton called Hope House that can provide shelter to veterans.
Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Emergency Shelter
Beds
Transitional
Housing Beds
Permanent Supportive
Beds
Housing
Year -Round
(Current
&
Beds
New)
Voucher
Seasonal
Overflow
/
/
Beds
Current &
New
Current &
New
Development
Under
Households
Children)
with
Adult(s)
and
0
0
0
0
0
Households
with
Only
Adults
30
0
0
0
0
Chronically
Homeless
Households
0
80
0
0
0
Veterans
0
0
0
0
0
Unaccompanied
`youth
0
0
0
0
0
Table 38 - Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households
Data Source Comments: From a Women's Place and the Cold Weather Shelter
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Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the
extent those services are used to complement services targeted to homeless persons
The County Office of Human Services offers a wide range of services including referrals. These services
are mentioned in sections below and in other parts of this plan document.
List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly
chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their
families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen -4o
Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA -35 special Needs Facilities and Services,
describe homer these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations.
Food: Food assistance is available from the "field County Food Bank and numerous faith -based agencies
in the county.
Medical: The Salud Clinics and Sunrise Community Health care system provides medical and dental care
for all ages, with payment based on income.
Ivlental Health: North Range Behavioral Health offers a wide variety of mental health services and
housing for persons with mental illnesses throughout the county.
Other social (human) services: Feld County Department of Human Services Assistance programs
provide aid to individuals and families that qualify for help. Programs include financial assistance in the
form of monetary payments, help with childcare costs, grocery bills, and medical care.
Employment: Employment Services of Weld County (part of the Department of Human Services) is a
comprehensive workforce center that provides resources for and connections to employment,
education, and training.
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A-35 Special Deeds Facilities and Services — 91.210(d)
Introduction
Including the elderly, frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental),
persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families,
public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe
their supportive housing needs
Seniors have challenges in keeping their homes in repair and have accessibility needs such as ramps,
upgrades in more efficient heating and air conditioning. Transportation may also be needed to get to
services,
veterans and Persons with Disabilities can have similar needs as seniors. Also access to training and
education is a need for many.
At the top of the list of needs for affordable housing for households impacted by domestic violence
is direct financial assistance for housing that is flexible, quickly accessible, and responsive to the
challenges that survivors face. While there are several assistance programs for homeowners, (or
prospective homeowners), assistance for rentals is more appropriate for their target population due to
their unique safety concerns and precarious financial positions. A Woman's Place receives about 10
requests for rental assistance per month. Because agency funding for financial assistance is limited, they
typically coordinate with our community partners on these requests and find that only about 50% of the
clients who ask for assistance receive it. The reasons for denied requests include lack of funds, failure to
meet eligibility incomes (minimum income requirements) or failure to file a police report (victim's
compensation).
Another affordable housing need for domestic violence survivors in Feld County is Landlord Support
and Outreach. The county currently does not have a strong network of landlords to work with when
helping clients find affordable housing. A Landlord Assurance Fund could help landlords feel more
confident about renting to survivors (this would help the many non -profits seeping to support low
income families - Guadalupe, Greeley Family House, the Cold Weather Shelter, SAVA, Hope at Miracle
House and A Woman's Place)
Some other needs are moving assistance (e.g., moving trucks or storage units); transportation
assistance (e.g., bus passes or ride -sharing fare) and childcare vouchers. Many clients flee with little
more than the clothes on their backs, meaning that if they are able to secure housing, they also have to
worry about the cost of furnishing their new residence. Moving assistance allows survivors to retain
their possessions so they don't have to start completely from scratch when they are able to move into
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permanent housing. Transportation assistance and childcare vouchers are key in supporting financial
stability required to maintain housing.
The Colorado Department of Health issues a quarterly HIV Surveillance Report with data displayed by
county. The 4th Quarter 2018 report estimated that 260 persons with HIV live in Weld County. In the
past five years (2013-2017), there were 57 newly diagnosed cases of HI's, which equates to a rate of 4.0
persons per 100,000. The Surveillance Report estimates that there are 14,386 people living with HIV in
Colorado. The 2019 Point -in -Time Survey identified two sheltered homeless persons who reported
having HIV/AIDS (less than 1%); no one in the unsheltered count reported. There was not a specific
question regarding HIV/AIDS asked at the Cold Weather Shelter.
Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health
institutions receive appropriate supportive housing
The Kinnick Center operated by North Range Behavioral Health is designed to assist individuals in
transitioning from higher levels of care (such as hospital or nursing home) to independent living. A
typical stay at the Kinnick Center is six months. There are 12 beds in the home, and residents receive
treatment while developing shills to transition to a more independent setting.
Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address
the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with
respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year
goals. 91.315(e)
Since this is our first year coming up, we plan to work with the various organizations to work on
addressing supportive services and housing needs of specialneeds persons.
For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to
undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs
identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but
have other special needs. Link to once -year goals. (91.220(2))
Weld County Human Services department provides resources to persons who have special needs and
are not homeless. These sources range from TANIF to job services and training. These are just a few of
the resources provided directly. There is also coordination with other service providers.
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MA -40 Barriers to Affordable Housing — 91.210(e)
Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential!Investment
The county sees little multi -family housing development unless it is for agricultural employees. Most of
negative effects of public policy comes from the regions lack of water. The cost of water for
development is borne by the developer. Since there is a lack of water to sell for development, the high
cost of water raises the cost developing housing. Municipalities is where most development occurs, and
their regulations require grater dedication.
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MA -45 Non -Housing Community Development Assets — 91.215 (f)
Introduction
There are many non -housing community development assets in weld County. Many a re eligible for assistance. Storm drainage is a community
asset in each of the county's participating jurisdictions as well as the county itself. Protecting and enhancing this community development asset
is important for the protection of property and lives especially in low- and moderate -income neighborhoods.
Water is the life blood of our society. Making sure that people have the water they need to safely drink and grow food is an asset to protect and
keep safe. Many communities need safe drinking water for their residents. Having good distribution and treatment systems is imperative for the
safety of the citizens of weld County.
Of course, after the importance of drinking water is the treatment of sewage. The proper treatment returns water to a safe standard to allow for
clean rivers and wildlife. This is also an asset that is eligible for assistance.
Other community development assets eligible for assistance are senior, youth, and community center facilities. Many jurisdictions don't have
such facilities for their citizens. These facilities provide education and recreation for all citizens.
Access to services, employment and recreation is a primary need identified by many jurisdictions nonprofits and citizens. Finding assistance for
such activities as trails bike paths, transit and ADA accessible sidewalks and buildings is a priority.
By improving these non -housing community development assets, it will improve the lives of the citizens and businesses in the county. It will also
help the economy of the county as contractors spend money in the county and county citizens will benefit from the jobs these projects create.
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Economic Development Market Analysis
Business Activity
Business by Sector
Number of
Workers
Number of Jobs
Share of Workers
Share of Jobs
%
Jobs less workers
%
Agriculture,
Mining,
Oil
& Gas Extraction
0
13,961
0
11
11
Arts, Entertainment Accommodations
0
10,640
0
3
Construction
0
13,816
0
1.1
11
Education
and
Health
Care Services
0
12,500
0
10
10
Finance,
Insurance, and
Deal
Estate
0
7,743
0
6
6
Information
0
984
0
1
1
Manufacturing
0
13,800
0
11
11
Other
Services
0
7,031
0
6
Professional,
Scientific,
Management
Services
0
5,752
0
5
Public
Administration
0
17,532
0
14
14
Retarl
Trade
0
12,474
0
10
10
Transportation
and
Warehousing
0
5,173
0
4
4
Wholesale
Trade
0
4,610
0
4
4
Total
0
126,980
--
--
--
Table 39 - Business Activity
Alternate Data Source Name:
CHAS 2{13-2017
Data Source Comments:
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Labor Force
Total
Population
in the
Civilian
Labor
Force
0
Civilian
over
Employed
Population
16 years and
1x471.570
Unemployment
Fate
530
Unemployment
Sate for Ages 16-24
11.94
Unemployment
Rate for Ages 25-65
4¢20
Table 40 - Labor Force
Alternate Data Source Flame:
2017 ACS
Data Source Comments:
ents:
Occupations
by Sector Number
of People
Management,
business and
financial
0
Farming, fisheries
and
forestry occupations
0
Service
0
Sales
and
office
0
Construction,
repair
extraction, maintenance
and
0
Production,
moving
transportation
and material
0
Table 41— Occupations by Sector
Data Source Comments:
Travel Time
Travel Time
Number
Percentage
< 30
Minutes
77,689
60
30-59
Minutes
39,751
1%
60 or
More
Minutes
11,880
9%
Total
1►29,320
1000/0
Table 42 - Travel Time
Alternate Data Source Name:
2017 ACS
Data SourceComments:
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Education:
Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older)
Educational
Attainment
In
Labor
Force
Civilian
Employed
Unemployed
Not
in
Force
Labor
Less than
high
school
graduate
11,421
921
5,214
High
equivalency)
school
graduate
(includes
29,863
1,803
9,603
Some college
or Associate's degree
40,281.
1,485
9,635
Bachelor's
degree
or
higher
34,544
825
5,406
Table 43 - Educational Attainment by Employment Status
Alternate Data Source Name:
2017 ACS
Data Source Comments:
Educational Attainment by Age
Age
18-24
yrs
25-34
yrs
35-44 yrs
45-65
yrs
65+ yrs
Less than
9th
grade
317
1,209
1,959
3,736
2,663
9th to 12th
grade,
no diploma
2,785
3,317
3,380
3,955
2,150
High
alternative
school
graduate,
GED,
or
9,838
11,077
8,926
19,479
10,132
Some college,
no degree
11,691
11,246
8,071
17,406
7,443
Associate's degree
1,298
4,077
4,115
6,584
1,860
Bachelor's
degree
1,406
8,692
8,560
12,048
4,553
Graduate
or
professional
degree
96
2,284
3,413
5,808
3,689
Table 44 - Educational Attainment by Age
Alternate Data Source Name:
2012 ACS
Data SourceComments:
Educational Attainment - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Educational
Attainment
Median
Earnings in the
past 12
Months
Less than
high
school
graduate
27,396
High
school
graduate
(includes
equivalency)
35,262
Some college
or Associate's degree
37,968
Bachelor's
degree
51,261
Graduate
or
professional
degree
60,831
Table 45 - Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months
Alternate Data Source Name:
2017 ACS
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WELD COUNTY
70
Construction
Manufacturing
Retail trade
Health & iNellness
Oil& Gas
Business Service
Agricultural
Other services
Transportation
Data Source Comments:
Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within
your jurisdiction?
In Spring 2020, the Weld County Workforce Development Board ( C1J DB) identified 10 Ivey Industry
Sectors to direct efforts and services. Five (5) of these sectors align with the Ivey Industry Sectors
identified by Upstate Colorado Economic Development.
Key Industry Sectors WCWDB Up taste Existing Partnerships
X
X
X
X
Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community:
Before COVID-1 , the business community had an abundance of jobs available. With the Stay -at -Home
order, businesses limited their se rvices, terms porarily closed or, in some instances, shuttered their doo rs
altogether. In a recent survey of Northern Colorado businesses, most expected to lose revenue, and
about 14 of businesses are concerned that they will nearer get their revenues to return to pre-COVI D
crisis levels. Restaurants were shut down for a time then moved to 25 capacity during the COVID-19
crisis, There is no certainty as when businesses can go hack to 100% capacity.
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As for ether needs, small businesses experienced the largest impact, citing difficulty in securing loans. A
streamline to financial assistance and access to grants was preferred. Most businesses in the Northern
Colorado region voiced the need for better communication and access to information. A specific
example is the Town of Windsor` Spanning two counties, consistent messaging in a future crisis would
help.
According Upstate Colorado:
• Weld County needs to continue to provide resources that enhance economic vitality by creating
primary jabs, sustaining a globally competitive workforce, increasing capital investment, and
promoting a diversified economic base.
• Continue to support policy that reduces adverse effects to business operations. Remove red tape,
►mandates, and burdensome regulations, to establish a predictable tax and regulatory climate.
• Work with economic development partners to boost the appeal of Weld County and the NOCo
region.
• Continue to develop, preserve, and enhance water storage and delivery options as well as energy
corridors within the region.
• Promote, maintain, and enhance the region's transportation network.
• Build and maintain economic infrastructure 'capital networks/ education, utilities, research and
development, telecommunications, etc.) to enable employer competitiveness
Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or
regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect
job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. [describe any needs for
workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create.
Along with the tangible infrastructure development that has/needs to continue to support the growth in
'field County the area now faces an economic crisis with the interruption in growth of weld leading
industry sector (Energy). Resilience and Recovery models ;are being developed and multiple initiatives to
support jobs and business growth are in various stages of development. Regional and local workforce
initiatives along with the NoCo REDI Cluster study (attached) continue to develop.
In August 2019/ the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Initiative (NoCo REDI)
embarked on a process to develop a regional industry cluster strategy and playbook that enhances
coordination and collaboration among regional partners to the benefit of the regional economy and the
regional talent pipeline. The goal of aligning the regional economic development efforts around a shared
set of industry clusters is to develop a common language, a unified message, and a laser -focused
programmatic response that is targeted to the industry clusters that represent the regions areas of
strength and greatest prospects for growth. This regional strategy is a continuation of many of the
programs and activities that individual communities are already doing on their own and that NoCo REDI
has already begun to formalize through its network of partners.
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In many ways, this was tied to the need to continue to explore resilience models for economic
development in the region. Northern Colorado is not a stranger to emergencies. notable floods, fires,
tornadoes and a global economic recession have each impacted our communities sometime in the past
12 years. However, despite the risks and impacts of natural disasters and potentially devastating
economic cycles, our region has adapted and thrived.
Resilience is a key trait of our region, and as Economic Developers, Upstate Colorado sought to better
formalize our approach to economic development using resiliency as a lens. Knowing and accepting that
we are vulnerable to the unknown is a strength. Communities throughout the 'vest exhibit a spirit of
adventure, a need for exploration of the unknown, and the application of independent thought in the
face of new challenges and new ideas.
How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment
opportunities in the jurisdiction?
As discussed in many studies and anecdotal conversations across industry sectors that, "the difficulty
finding talent affects employers from a wide range of industries and cuts across the full range of skill and
wage levels. Increasing support for local employers in their quest to hire and retain talent is one area
where a collaborative approach can have a significant and community -wide impact. Programs, tools, and
information that better position the community as a destination for talent will help employers access a
larger talent pool. These kinds of collective actions will help to extend the reach of local employers'
recruiting efforts both within and beyond the metro area. They also provide more opportunities to
connect local talent and employers, providing residents with access to better opportunities." (Larimer
County ..study, 2018) 18..2 percent of Weld County residents possess a bachelor's degree (0.6 below the
national average), and 9.0% hold an Associate's Degree (0.9% above the national average).
There is an abundance of jobs requiring no formal education or only a High School Diploma or
equivalent with a position demand difference of 10% and 16% respectively, There are limited job
opportunities for individuals with some college, non -degree awards (-15x) and Associate's (-7%),
Graduate or higher (-5%) degrees. There are more opportunities for those who have bachelor's degrees
with a 2% difference in supply and demand'.
[describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by workforce
Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts
will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan.
Employment Services of weld County (ESWC) is the American job center and one -stop operator of the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (wiCiA) program. The act helps Weld County job seekers
access employment, education, and training opportunities to gain self-sufficiency. WIOA's participants
are individuals ages 14 to 72 with barriers to employment such as low literacy levels, homelessness, ex -
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offenders, low-income, and persons with a disability. Participants can choose training opportunities at
Aims Community College. Students can earn a certificate in as short as one semester. EwC Business
Services Staff work with Airs Advisory groups who meet with industry professionals to ensure
curriculum and equipment meet the needs of each industry. WIoA Adult Case Managers are responsible
for programs like the Federal National Emergency and Registered Apprenticeships which provide
apprentices with paid on-the-job training and related instruction, certified through the United States
Department of Labor.
Continuous Adult programs include Trade Adjustment Assistance, providing reemployment services to
displaced workers who lost their jobs as a result of their position transferring overseas and the Colorado
Veteran's Service -to -Career Program. For Weld Project Salute, ESWC partners with Northern Colorado
Veterans Resource Center to expand services to eligible veterans and their families, such as education
and training, transportation, housing, food, personal care items, and mental health needs, ESC is one
of five agencies in Colorado providing services with the National Farmworker Jobs Program at worksites.
WIOA Youth Case Managers operate a slew of programs. The Governor's Summer Job Hunt program
connects youth ages 14 to 24 with summer job opportunities. The Weld County Youth Conservation
Corps is responsible for 2 initiatives, ArmeriCorps, and TIGHT (Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Hope, and
Training). AmeriCorps participants earn a living stipend and gain technical training and work
experience. With the Colorado Youth Corps Association, the weld County Youth Conservation Corps
creates partnerships across the County. Built upon the foundation of a Youth Corps model, the TIGHT
program provides services for hard to serge, out of school youth with significant barriers to
employment. Foster/Kinship Youth and Pillars for Successful Independence Reintegration offer four skill -
building areas: life and social skills, education, and employment to prepare them for independence or
emancipation. Resources for Independent Success and Employment was developed to provide young
adults 18 thru 21 years -old, formally in foster care, to work one-on-one with a youth case manager to
establish goals and work towards successful independent living, focusing on housing, education,
employment, and financial readiness.
In partnership with Colorado Works Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Weld Works 4
Youth Employment Program provides paid work experience to qualified youth during the summer,
developing employment skills and help families financially through a work program.
In response to the Child Care Desert in Weld County, Realizing Economic Advancement through wring
Homes was developed to provide training, technical assistance, quality improvement, reimbursement,
and ongoing support for Child Care Providers in weld County.
Lastly, ESWC is responsible for the work component of both the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) and Colorado works cash assistance. The work component guarantees recipients
participate in an activity in exchange for their benefits. These activities, such as work experience, often
lead to self-sufficiency.
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Bright Futures Weld County provides workforce stipends to every graduating High School Senior to
further their Higher Education or certificate training requirements.
Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
(CEDSP
No
If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated
with the Consolidated Plan' If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that
impact economic growth.
Weld County has a long-standing process of participating in and updating its economic development
strategy. The county produced a Sub -Regional Economic Development Strategy report in 20014 Since
then, regional planning initiatives have occurred on various levels. A formal regional effort was
conducted and subsequently updated through a formal partnership with The State of Colorado Office of
Economic [development and International Trade and the Department of Local Affairs in 20.2.
Subsequent revisions continued in 2014 and 2018. In 2019, Northern Colorado Regional Economic
Development Initiative {NoCo REDI} began work on a regional cluster study. This work was supported
through a'►veld and Larimer County IV1OU detailing cooperation on regional economic development.
This process has provided a framework for further support of Weld County business and future
facilitation of targeted industry clusters.
Discussion
Upstate Colorado, in conjunction with NoCo REDI, identified three goals for its regional industry cluster
initiative:
• Economic opportunity/job creation: To create more and better jobs for the residents of
Northern Colorado.
• Economic resilience: To enhance the region's ability to anticipate, weather, and avoid economic
shocks or disruptions.
• Workforce alignment: To improve the alignment of the regional workforce with the needs of
industry.
These goals will serve as guides for the strategies and actions to ensure that Meld County and the
region's leading industries are supported toward these desired outcomes. Additionally, 'Meld County
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incorporates its support for economic development through the county's comprehensive Plan/Charter
and Code.
In working with Upstate Colorado and the State of Colorado, the county, with its services and various
resources and partnerships, are working together building a stronger economy for its citizens and the
county. (Note: this should be at the end of the discussion section.)
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MA -50 Deeds and Market Analysis Discussion
Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated
(include a definition of "concentration")
There are areas where there are households with multiple housing problems. IVlany of the small
jurisdictions in the county have such areas.
The tern concentration will be defined as those areas where the area has a concentration of 50% of the
homes having 3 or more housing problems according to the latest census information.
Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income
families are concentrated" (include a definition of "concentration")
There are several areas in the county inhere low-income, racial, or ethnic minorities families are
concentrated.
The term concentration for this section is defined as areas where there are 7 more than the total
percentage of minorities in the county. Hispanics make up 29.2% of the county's population. Therefore,
if an area has 36.2% or more that area is considered an area of concentration.
What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods'
These areas are typically slightly below the average market rate units. Many are in areas where mobile
homes and trailers are allowed. Others are in areas inhere there is or was a lack of zoning control.
Most of these areas lack funds for the necessary infrastructure needed to improve community services.
They are generally very rural in their settings.
Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods?
Some areas have parks not well maintained. In a few of the communities there are a number of assets
such as community and senior centers.
Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas'
Generally, in these areas there is an abundance of land.
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MA -60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low- and Moderate -Income
Households - 91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2)
Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including lover- and
moderate -income households and neighborhoods.
The need for better speed in Weld County is evident as you move east and north. In those areas of the
county, speeds are intermittent and slower. A►s you move between Ft. Lupton and Greeley, speeds and
connectivity need more consistency. Going east from there, speeds are lower. Also, north of Eaton,
speeds are lower again. Places like Grover and New RaymerMaymer need stronger broadband
connections.
Weld County was part of a regional broadband study conducted by the Northeast Colorado Association
of Local Governments. The study indicated a lack of service in Northern Weld County. The study was
called the Regional Broadband Strategic Plan.
Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet
service provider serge the jurisdiction.
Competition helps with better service at a lower price point. There is a need for more competitive
pricing in Weld County outside the metro areas of the county.
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MA -65 Hazard Mitigation - 91.210(a)(5), 91.310(a)(3)
[describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change.
The county anticipates it will continue to see tornadoes, floods, high winds, and blizzard events as it has
in the past. There are several river corridors in the county that feed the South Platte River. These include
the St Vrain River, the Little Thompson, Rig Thompson, and Poudre River. All these rivers including the
South Platte are located in Weld County. The risks of flooding are great as rain events have been severe
in some ears. Blizzards in the winter can be a problem as well. These events have not been a climate
change issue. Most of the described events have occurred over time in the county. The county has
developed plans and done exercises with its emergency management team and with other teams
around the county in preparation of such events.
Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by loin- and moderate -income
households based on an analysis of data, findings, and methods.
The county has experienced tornados, floods, and blizzard events. These events impact all residents and
businesses in the county and will impact low- and moderate -income persons. The 2013 and 2015 floods
impacted the county and its residents severely. Houses and businesses were damaged by the events.
The uncertainty of mother nature events has shown that events can occur almost anywhere in the
county. Thus, emergency management in the county has coordinated with all jurisdictions and many
businesses on training to mitigate the damage done by such events.
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Strategic Plan
$P-05 Overview
Strategic Plan Overview
The Weld CDBG program priorities are Public Improvements and adequate public infrastructure,
Housing Preservation, and Access to Public Services as suggested targets for projects for the CDBG
program. In reviewing the Needs Assessment, these three priorities have risen to the top. First, the need
for adequate public infrastructure was evident in every community whether it was an unincorporated
area of the county or a municipality. Their needs gravitated to drainage, stormwater issues, sanitary
sewer, water, child-care centers, senior and youth centers. Another high priority need is the
preservation/rehabilitation of existing housing as necessary to keep seniors and families in their homes
safely. The county is growing rapidly and keeping families in their homes and dose to their work is
important. Access to services is another area of need in the county. The county is large and rural.
Services have been concentrated in the urban center of Greeley, but the needs are now as great in the
smaller, growing communities in northern, southern, and western weld County. To accomplish the best
use of these funds, this program will work to develop partnerships.
The county anticipates receiving approximately $960,200 or more in the corning gears. To best target
the need's of people in the county and to use the funds to meet those ideas, we will be working with the
municipalities and county departments to develop a long -terra list of public infrastructure projects. By
their nature public infrastructure projects are costly. Some may be phased, some are small projects, and
some must have broad partnerships. As for housing preservation or housing rehabilitation projects, we
plan to work with partners with experience in such rehabilitation. Once the partnership is established,
the target will be to start with up to 10 homes with a target of 60 during the five-year period of this
plan. Access to services will start with building partnerships with providers of the services needed in the
other parts of the county. Next, is to investigate transportation providers to see how to access federal
transit funds to help with transit to services which can be provided in rural communities.
We plan to continue the conversation with our partners that include our citizens, those who serve our
citizens, and our municipalities. This is how we will make our county better for those who live and work
here.
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SP -10 Geographic Priorities — 91.215 (a)(1)
Geographic Area
Table 46 - Geographic Priority Areas
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or Within the EMSA
for HOPWA)
There are no specific geographic priorities for the Weld County CDBG program. There are needs
throughout the county, therefore geographic priorities are county -wide. Investments are based on the
HUD -approved data that indicates block groups where there are concentrations of persons of low -to -
moderate income in excess of 51%. Higher priority is given to areas where there are multiple LMA block
groups or have an especially high concentration of LMI residents. In the interest of avoiding the use of
exclusively place -based opportunities, the Weld County CDBG program also utilizes a holistic approach
to approve opportunities in multiple parts of the county, which Will enhance mobility for LMI persons.
Weld County does not participate in EMSA or HoPWA at this time
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SP -25 Priority Needs - 91115O)(2)
Priority Needs
Table 47 — Priority Deeds Summary
1
Pnonty
Name
Need
Public
Improvements
and Infrastructure
Priority Level
High
Population
Individuals
Extremely
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large
Families
Elderly
Public
Rural
Families
Mon
-housing
Families
Dousing
with
with
Lott
Children
Children
Community
Residents
Development
Geographic
Areas Affected
Associated
Goals
Improve
Infrastructure
[description
include
The
across
wastewater
need
all
storm
for
areas
systems,
public
drainage
of
the
improvements
county
broadband,
improvements,
and
the
road
and
infrastructure
participating
sidewalk
improvements,
was
jurisdictions.
accessibility,
and
a
resounding
water
lighting.
These
needs
and
need
Basis
Relative
Priority
for
Priority
Name
Need
Public
Facilities
Priority !Level
High
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Population
Individuals
Extremely
Low
Moderate
Middle
Large
Families
Elderly
Public
Rural
Chronic
Families
veterans
Unaccompanied
Elderly
Frail
Persons
Persons
Persons
Persons
Non
-housing
Elderly
Families
Housing
with
Homelessness
with
with
with
with
with
Lour
Children
Children
Mental
Physical
Developmental
HI
Community
Residents
`/AIDS
Youth
Disabilities
Disabilities
and
Development
their
Disabilities
Families
Geographic
Areas Affected
Associated
Gaels
Improve
facilities
[description
Many
such
centers
of
as day
as
the
care
well
participation
as
centers,
sheltering
jurisdictions
playgrounds
facilities.
indicated
and
parks,
a need
youth,
for more
senior and
public
community
facilities
Basis for
Relative
Priority
Priority
Name
Need
Public
Services
Priority Level
High
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Population
IVIoderate
Individuals
Extremely
Low
Middle
Large
Families
Elderly
Public
Rural
Chronic
Families
Mentally
Chronic
veterans
Persons
Victims
Unaccompanied
Elderly
Frail
Persons
Persons
Persons
Persons
Persons
Victims
Mon
-housing
Elderly
Families
Housing
of
of
Homelessness
Substance
with
with
with
with
with
with
with
with
III
Lour
Domestic
Domestic
Children
Children
H
Mental
Physical
Developmental
Alcohol
HIV/AIDS
Community
Residents
IWAI
Mouth
Abuse
DS
Violence
Violence
Disabilities
or
Disabilities
other
and
Development
their
Disabilities
Addictions
Families
Geographic
Areas Affected
Associated
Goals
Improve
access to services
Description
The
programs,
service
assessment.
need
needs
for
counseling
access
was
a
to
agencies,
high
more
priority
public
health
for
services
all
care,
who
such
safe
provided
as
havens,
mental
input
and
health
to
other
the
care
needs
personal
(Relative
Basis
Priority
for
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Priority
Flame
Need
Housing
Rehabilitation
Priority
Level
High
Population
Individuals
Extremely
Low
Moderate
Large
Families
Elderly
Rural
Families
Elderly
Frail
Persons
Persons
Persons
Persons
Elderly
Families
with
with
with
with
with
with
Low
Children
Children
Mental
Physical
Developmental
HIV/AIDS
Disabilities
Disabilities
and
their
Disabilities
Families
Geographic
Areas Affected
,associated
Goals
Improve
home safety for
homeowners
Description
The
owner
homes.
efficiency.
need
occupied
It
to
will
keep
help
housing
people
mare
rehabilitation
their
in
their
home
homes was
will
safe,
accessible
a
keep
priority
seniors
across
and
and
with
all
families
better
sectors.
in their
energy
Having
Basis
Relative
Priority
for
Narrative (Optional)
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SP -30 Influence of Market Conditions — 91.215 (b)
Influence of Market Conditions
Affordable
Type
Housing
the
Market
use
Characteristics
of
funds
available
that
will
for housing
influence
type
Tenant
Assistance
Based
(TBRA)
Rental
The
Weld
County CDBG
program does
not
provide
TBRA
at this
time.
TBRA
Homeless
Needs
for
Non-
Special
See above
New
Unit
Production
Weld
to work
County
CDBG
to meet
the
program
demands
will
of
encourage
the
the
housing
needs
housing
in the
construction sector
county.
Rehabilitation
to
The
owner
Weld
encourage
-occupied
CDBG
changes
Program
in
households.
will
its
work
housing
with
rehab
the
Weld
program
County
to meet
Housing
the
Authority
needs
of
Acquisition,
preservation
including
look
through
The
Weld
for
opportunities
the
County
acquisition
CDBG
to
program
of
preserve
properties
will
homes
work
suitable
through
with
for
participating
low-income
a rehab
jurisdictions
program
housing.
to
or
Table 48 — Influence of Market Conditions
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SP -35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 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
from prior year projects.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of
Funds
Expected Amount Available
Year 1
Expected
Amount
Available
Remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative Description
Allocation:
Annual
$
Income:
Program
$
Resources:
Prior Year
$
Total:
$
CDBG
public
federal
-
Improvements
Acquisition
Admin
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Public
Services
and
960,200
0
0
960,200
3,840,800
The
first
amount
year and
expected
the
4 years
in the
after.
Table 49 - Anticipated Resources
Explain homer federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local funds), including a description of hover
matching requirements will be satisfied
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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,
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.
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.
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SP -40 Institutional Delivery Structure — 91,215(k)
Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan
including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions.
Responsible
Entity
Responsible
Type
Entity
Role
Geographic
Served
Area
WELD
COUNTY
Government
Nose
needs
Planning
publlic
public
-homeless
facilities
services
special
other
Table 50 - Institutional Delivery Structure
Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System
Weld County's institutional delivery system benefits from a holistic approach that is complemented by
the services of many agencies within the county and region. The variety of agencies available provide a
unique level of coverage, whether the needs be more urban or rural based. In the weld County CDBG
program, every municipality within the county (excluding the Entitlement cities of Longmont, Thornton,
Northglenn, Brighton and Greeley) is participating in the county -level CDBG program, rather than the
state level program. Not only does this allow our program greater access to the areas of greatest need,
but also the areas of greatest opportunity. A common gap experienced in the institutional delivery
system is that the level of need is always greater than the level of funding available. Nonprofits could
always use more donors, and the availability of a grant is always less than the applied need.
The county could not begin to provide the facilities and services needed to adequately address the
needs of the low -moderate -income residents and neighborhoods without the involvement of area
nonprofit organizations and the County Human Services programs. A great deal of the Institutional
Delivery System's strength lies in the willingness of the agencies to discuss and collaborate on the needs
in the community through networks such as Connections, North Colorado Health Alliance, Weld County
United Way, the Northern Colorado Continuum of Care, and the Housing Navigation Center (to name a
few). There is not enough funding (local or federal) to support all areas passible within the Consolidated
Plan.
Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream
services
Homelessness Prevention
Services
Available in the
Community
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to People
with HIV
Homelessness Prevention Services
Counseling/Advocacy
X
X
X
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Homelessness
(Prevention
Services
Available
Community
in the
Targeted to
Homeless
Targeted to
with
HI's
People
Homelessness
Prevention Services
Legal
Assistance
Mortgage
Assistance
Rental
Assistance
Utilities
Assistance
Street Outreach
Services
Lam Enforcement
Mobile
Clinics
X
Other Street Outreach
Services
Supportive
Services
Alcohol
& Drug Abuse
Child
Care
Education
Employment
Training
and
Employment
Healthcare
H
IV/Al
DS
Life Skills
(dental
Health
Counseling
X
X
Transportation
Other
Table 51 - Homeless Prevention Services Summary
Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to, the services listed
above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and
families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth)
A wide range of services are available in the community, many of which are if not targeted to, available
to all categories of homeless persons noted in the question. Homeless persons generally receive
referrals from the agencies with whom they are working. Agencies within the Institutional Delivery
System are accustomed to working collaboratively to identify and meet the needs. Specific examples
include the availability of assistance for rent and utilities through agencies such as Catholic Charities, bus
passes provided to United VVay and distributed to persons who are homeless, and the Housing
Navigation Center and the Community Action Collaborative which work to assess needs and connect
individuals and famines to resources and services.
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Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population
and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed
above
At least one agency locally works with each of the special needs' populations identified in the question.
As stated before, the collaboration among agencies is probably the biggest strength in the delivery
system. Not all areas of the county have services for special needs people. Access to services is the gap
that this Plan has as a priority.
Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and
service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs
We plan to fool at transit providers as well as service providers to determine how to address the gap in
services and access to the available services. [developing partnerships with various providers will help
determine the steps to overcome these gaps.
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SP -45 Goals Summary— 91.215ia)(4)
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
Nan
Community
Development
-Housing
Improvements
Infrastructure
Public
and
CDBG:
$21300/000
Public
Activities
Low/Moderate
Housing
4000
Persons
Facility
Benefit:
otherthan
or
Assisted
Income
Infrastructure
2
Improve
facilities
2121
2025
Non
Community
Development
-Housing
Public
Facilities
CDBG:
$700,000
Public
Activities
Low/Moderate
Housing
3
000
Persons
Facility
Benefit:
other
or
Assisted
than
Income
Infrastructure
3
Improve
safety
homeowners
for
Dome
2021
2025
Affordable
Housing
Non
Special
-Homeless
Needs
Housing
Rehabilitation
CDBG:
$200,000
Homeowner
Rehabilitated:
60
Household
Housing
Housing
Unit
4
Improve
services
access
to
2021
2025
Non
Community
Development
-Housing
Public
Services
CDBG:
$3001000
Public
than
Housing
2000
Low
service
/Moderate
Benefit:
Persons
activities
Income
Assisted
other
Table 52 Goals Summary
Goal [descriptions
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1
Goal
Name
Improve
Infrastructure
Goal
Description
The
many
need
needs
for
improving
including
water,
infrastructure is a very
sewer, storm drainage,
high
priority
roads
for
and
the
streets
county
and
and
many
the
other
participating
infrastructure
jurisdictions.
improvements.
There
are
2
Goal
Marne
Improve
facilities
Goal
Description
jurisdictions.
Many
such
as
public
mental
facilities
These
health,
facilities
need
dental
upgrades,
include
and
other
expansion,
youth!
health
senior
and
and
facilities.
new facilities
community
throughout
centers,
parks
the
county
and
trails,
and
as
in the
well
as
participating
facilities
for services
3
Goal
Name
Improve
home safety for
homeowners
Goal
Description
Provide
energy
funding
savings
upgrades,
for repair
of
and
homes
safety
that
repairs.
belong
to owner occupied
persons.
Many
homes need)
repairs,
accessibility,
Goal Marne
Improve
access to services
Goal
[description
one
developed
of
needs
to
of
provide
the
people
access
in the
in
many
various
parts
participating
of
the
jurisdictions
county
to develop
in
the
county
such
is access to services. Partnerships
service.
must
be
Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate -income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide
affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2)
Currently Weld County does not receive HOME funds. As the county begins to work with housing providers during this first year of the CQBG
program, we will be working on a strategy to provide more affordable housing for low -and moderate -income families.
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SP -50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement — 91.215(c)
Need to Increase the Number of Accessibly Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary
Compliance Agreement)
The 'Meld County Housing Authority does not own any units.
Activities to Increase Resident Involvements
The Weld County Housing Authority only issues vouchers.
Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902?
No
Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation
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SP -55 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.215(h)
Barriers to Affordable Housing
Pt' aps the greatest fair housing issue facing the jurisdiction and region is a lack of housing units that
are _ both affordable and accessible. Weld County is experiencing the same severe housing cost burden
phenomenon that is affecting the rest of northern Colorado, but the situation is even more dire because
we have fallen behind in new home construction and affordable housing project development. The
floods of 2013 and 2015 have destroyed .many affordable housing units that have yet to be fully
replaced. Since the Great Recession,WeldCounty has not recovered from the housing shortfall that
was created by the recession, as well as a boom in the coil industry that absorbed nearly all the available
single-family homes and rental units. The coronavirus pandemic has and will only make the affordable
housing problem worse. It is too early to know the full impact of the pandemic's effect on the northern
Colorado economy, but it can impact housing development.
Most of negative effects of public policy comes from the regions lack of water. The cost of water for
development is borne by the +developer, since there is a lack of water to sell for development the cost
pushes the cost developing housing. Municipalities is where most develop occurs and their regulations
require some water dedication.
Agriculture is a large part of the economy for Weld County. Trade Wars, embargos and market prices
have slowed this part of the county's economy. This along with the lower oil prices have put a severe
strain on the economy. These factors have slowed the construction industry which is impacting new
home construction.
The county sees little multi -family housing development unless it is for agricultural employees. Most of
negative effects of public policy comes from the regions lack of water. The cost of water for
development is borne by the developer. Since there is a lack of water to sell for development, the high
cost of water raises the cost developing housing. Municipalities is where most development occurs, and
their regulations rewire water dedication.
Strategy to Remove orAmeliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing
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. By doing all of the
above, we can work on developing comprehensive strategy to ameliorate barriers to affordable
housing.
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SP -60 Homelessness Strategy— 91.215(d)
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The CAHPS assesses needs using the Vulnerability Index and Service Prioritization Decision Assistance
Tool (VI-SPDAT) scoring model. The intent is to reach and house the most vulnerable people. The Cold
Weather Shelter staff works seasonally with homeless and assesses needs with assistance from the
Northern Colorado Health Alliance.
The county funds weld way Home with General Fund monies and the three homeless shelters through
Human Services Funds each year. We reimburse the shelters on a per diem basis for eligible clients.
Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
Housing needs are addressed through the programs at the A Woman's Place, the Housing Navigation
Center, and with utilization of the CAHPS system. Homeless persons are housed as quickly as possible;
however, the lack of available housing makes immediate housing a challenge. As mentioned above, the
county provides resources and funding to assist in needs of homeless persons.
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 Housing Navigation Center is a place where the homeless can go for resources and assistance to
locate housing.
Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
lour -income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being
discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving
assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education or youth needs
There are several social services available in the county that are identified throughout the sections of
this Consolidated Plan. Also noted are the agencies who work specifically with individuals and families at
risk of homelessness, including those discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care.
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SP -65 Lead based paint Hazards — 91.215(i)
Actions to address LEAP hazards and increase access to housing without LEAP hazards
The State is responsible for identifying and working with the county to address these hazards. Funding
from the State is lacking except to test children. The Weld County Housing Authority has a housing
rehab lean program. The plan to develop a housing rehab grant program for 2022 and beyond with the
authority will address lead -based paint hazard's on those units it rehabilitates. This hazard will be
addressed with the proper techniques required by state and federal regulations.
Hoer are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards?
Any homes rehabilitated with children will use mitigation techniques to eliminate lead -based paint
hazards. Any such places will be seat to the state for testing.
Hors are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures?
As previously discussed, all housing rehabilitation funded by CDBG dollars will be investigated to ensure
that if the structure was built prior to 1979, it is tested for lead based paint, and if it is discovered, the
hazards are mitigated as requirement of any rehab to ensure the safety of residents. Until such a
housing rehabilitation grant program is established, testing requests will be sent to the state.
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SP-70Anti-Poverty Strategy — 91.215C0
Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and policies for reducing the number of Poverty -Level 'Families
Weld County Programs providing such services include the following:
• Family Resource Division offers a variety of supportive services surrounding the areas of pest
adoption, promoting healthy and intact families, child abuse prevention, public assistance
navigation assistance and community outreach.
• Child Protection services which assess for safety and provide protection to children who are
battered and abused, severely neglected, and/or dependent.
• Assistance programs are available to aid individuals and families that qualify for help. Programs
include financial assistance in the form of monetary payments, help with childcare costs, grocery
bills, and medical care.
• Employment Services offers job opportunities, training, career planning programs, job skills
development, workshops, job fairs, and vocational skills assessments.
• Child Support Enforcement provides services to help parents and anyone caring for children.
Services include testing for paternity, establishing court orders for child support, and enforcing
the child support payment obligations.
• Area Agency on Aging plans, coordinates, and advocates for services to aid our older population.
Including Adult Protective Services ( PS) which provides protection for at -risk adults by
investigating allegations of abuse, exploitation, caretaker neglect and self -neglect.
How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this
affordable housing plan'
Weld County will provide emergency assistance (i.e. rent, utilities, clothing etc.) and health (i.e. vision,
dental, etc.) services assistance to individuals and families to maintain or improve household stability
and self-sufficiency. 'Feld County will provide ongoing case management and care planning for
vulnerable populations (seniors, disabled individuals, families who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness) and will make referrals to other community resources to ensure quality living in the least
restrictive setting.
The Weld County outreach team had regular hours at the Housing Navigation Center on the 1st and 3rd
Wednesdays of every month, pre COVID-1.9. They would meet with customers, assisting them with
applying for benefits {medical, food, cash assistance} or by explaining the parameters with each of the
services and what would be needed to apply. They would also provide information on other DHS
programs and housing opportunities.
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Outreach continuously works with community partners to assist in finding shelter for homeless
individuals and families (catholic charities, Greeley Family House, United Way, A Woman's Place,
etc.). CSBG funding is provided to the local shelters and can also be used to provide nights of stay at
motels or to provide funding for other emergent basic needs (emergency food, rental assistance,
utilities, transportation). They connect clients to other community resources before providing
supportive services funding.
Also pre-00VID-1, (and still when necessary to ensure the safety of individuals) the outreach team can
travel to client homes or other locations to assist with these same services when clients have disabilities
preventing them from coming to [NHS or other services locations, clients who do not have access to
transportation, and currently clients who do not have access to technology.
In addition, Workforce center case management services include the implementation of worksite
development programs designated target individuals who encounter numerous employment harriers
such as poor work histories, lack of work experience, limited education, and offender status.
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SP -80 Monitoring — 914230
[describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities
carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with
requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the
comprehensive planning requirements
The County will monitor the expenditure of CDBG funds through the use of detailed contracts
supplemented by monitoring, evaluations and reports. For each project or program funded, the County
and the subrecipient enters into a contract that describes the scope of work, a budget and reporting
requirements. All recipients of CDBG funds through the County are subject to monitoring for regulatory
and statutory compliance. CDBG Staff is responsible for ensuring that subrecipients and contractors
comply with all regulations and requirements governing their administrative, financial, and
programmatic operations. There are two types of monitoring the County will implement: report
monitoring and on -site ,monitoring. Initially, we plan regular monitoring on all projects until capacity is
established, then risk -based monitoring may tale place.
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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
from prior year projects.
Anticipated Resources
Program
Source
of
Funds
Uses of
Funds
Expected
Amount Available
Year 1
Expected
Amount
Available
remainder
of ConPlan
Narrative Description
Allocation:
Annual
$
Income:
Program
$
Resources:
Prig Year
$
Total:
$
CDBG
public
federal
-
Improvements
Acquisition
Admin
Planning
Economic
Development
Housing
Public
Public
Services
and
960,200
o
0
960,200
3,840,800
The
first
amount
year and
expected
the
4
years
in the
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 hoar
matching requirements will be satisfied
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The CQBG 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,
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.
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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 he 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 loop 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 arisen 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.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP -20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort
Order
Goal
Name
Start
Year
Year
End
Category
Geographic
Area
Needs Addressed
Funding
Goal Outcome
Indicator
1
Improve
Infrastructure
2O21
2025
Non
Community
Development
-Housing
Improvements
Infrastructure
Public
and
CDBG:
$600,000
Income
Public
Activities
Low
Benefit:
Public
Activities
Households
/Moderate
Facility
Facility
12O
Housing
other
for
Assisted
or
Income
Persons
or
Low/Mode
than
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Benefit:
Assisted
Housing
rate
40
2
Improve
safety
homeowners
for
home
2O21
2025
Affordable
Housing
Non
Special
-Homeless
Needs
Housing
Rehabilitation
CDBG:
$30,000
Homeowner
Rehabilitated:
Housing
Unit
Housing
20
Household
3
Improve
services
access to
2O21
2O25
Non -Housing
Community
Development
Public
Services
$100,000
CDBG:
Public
Low/Moderate
Benefit:
service
16O
Households
activities
Income
for
Housing
Assisted
Table 54 — Goals Summary
Goal [descriptions
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1
Goal
!Name
Improve
Infrastructure
Goal
Descriptions
Improving
will
help
with
public
better
infrastructure
potable
will
water,
provide
storm
drainage
low
-and
moderate
and
generally
-income
better
persons
road
safer
conditions.
places to live*
This
type
of
project
2
Goal
Name
Improve
home safety
for
homeowners
Goal
Description
Improving
the
safety
of
owner -occupied
homes of
LIMI
persons is important
to
preserve
housing.
Goal Name
Improve
access to services
Goal
Description
Providing
access to services and
the
workplace
allows
for
healthier
persons and
helps
improve
self-esteem.
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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 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.
Projects
#
Project
Name
1
Public
Infrastructure
2
Access to Services
Table 55 - Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
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Project Summary Information
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1
Project
Larne
Public
Infrastructure
Target Area
Goals Supported
Improve
Infrastructure
Needs Addressed
Infrastructure
Public
Improvements
and
Funding
•
Description
Target Date
Estimate
from the
the number
proposed
and type
activities
of families
that will benefit
Location Description
Planned
Activities
2
Project
Larne
Access to Services
Target Area
Goals
Supported
Improve
access to services
Needs Addressed
Public
Services
Funding
CDBG.
$100,000
Description
Target
Date
3/31/2022
Estimate
from the
the
proposed
number
and
activities
type
of
families
that
will
benefit
Location Description
Planned
Activities
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ARC -5o Geographic Distribution — 1.220(0
Description of the ,geographic areas of the entitlement (including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
There are several within the county that are low income and some areas where there are minority
concentrations. Some of these areas do not have the management capacity to handle a complex federal
grant without significant help,
The City of Evans has significant areas of low income and minority concentrations. It is expected that the
city will look to address these areas.
The Town of Grover is considered an area of concentrated lour -income persons but lacks management
capacity. The towns of Firestone, Frederick, Gilcrest, and the cities of Dacono and Fort Lupton have
so a areas of lover -income persons and minority concentrations.
The County has some areas with concentrations of low-income and minority areas. These areas include
' 'attenberg, Aristocratic Acres, Gill, Spanish Colonies near Greeley and Kersey, Hill -II -Park/ and
Evanston.
The areas and municipalities mentioned above are potential areas where assistance can be directed. It
will be incumbent on those entities to request assistance when needed. The county CDBG program will
loop to assist entities in project development and capacity.
Geographic Distribution
Target Area
Percentage of Funds
Table 56 - 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 Iowa
to -moderate income areas are given priority.
Discussion
Ivey investments in public infrastructure, public facilities, and public services will have multi -faceted, far-
reaching improvements for the areas those programs serve..
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Affordable Housing
AP 55 Affordable Hauling - 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 CDBC 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 57 - 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 5$ - one Year Goals for Affordable Housing by support Type
Discussion
10
10
This is a first -year program. We do anticipate that a type of housing rehabilitation program will develop
in the corning year. We have had a discussion with a municipality and programs that operate such rehab
progra ms.
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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
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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 Feld 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.weldswayhorne.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 deem 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 is best done by those agencies with expertise helping homeless individuals
and families, and in 2621 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 CL BG 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
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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 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. The Weld County Human
Services department provides resources to assist persons who are homeless including using resources
mentioned above.
Helping lour -income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
lour -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, ease management, and in some cases, financial
assistance (rent and/or utility assistance) to help households avoid returning to homelessness.
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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,
led by example in reforming public policies and regulations that serve as barriers. Working with agencies
like the High Plains Housing Development Corporation, Loveland Mousing Authority and Weld County
Housing Authority along with private sector ho using 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 is reworking its comprehensive plan and will work with municipalities to offer advice on
promoting fair housing and looping at removing barriers to affordable Dousing,
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AP -S5 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
The CDBG allocation on its own will not be able to address all the creeds 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 leading
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
Communications is the key to assist the underserved. Providing information in various forces 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 there 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
Inthis first yearoftheWeld CDBG program, 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 Ivey 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 AllVis 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 revving out of poverty.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
There is, overall, good coordination and little duplication of services locally, in part because the
participating jurisdictions are mostly small communities. The local nonprofit infrastructure is diverse and
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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.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP 90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(1)(1,2,4)
Introduction
This is the first Action Plan for Weld County. The plan is to fund public improvement anchor public
facility projects which are the county's highest priority with owner occupied home rehabilitation and
access to public services the next priorities.
Community Development Bloch Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 916220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table. The fallowing 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 fund's from urban renewal settlements 0
4. The amount of any grant fund's 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: o
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.
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The Feld County CDBG program plans to use at least 70% of the GDBG funds to benefit low -and
moderate -income persons by the end of the 3 gears. At this time, we do not receive HOME funds.
Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources
1
Data
CHAS
Source
2013-2017
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the
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name of
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How
geographic
The
comprehensive
data
area
set
is
is the
or among
for Weld
coverage of
a certain population?
County Colorado
this
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data? Is
data collection
concentrated
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the year, and
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American
name of the organization or individual
Census Survey 2013
who
originated
the
data
set.
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a
brief
summary of
the
data set.
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HUD
was the
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for
provide
developing
the
data
this data set?
set.
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geographic
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comprehensive
area
data set
is
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or among
for Weld
coverage of this
a certain population?
County
administrative
data?
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data collection
concentrated
in one
What
2013
time period
(provide the year, and
optionally
month, or month and
day)
is covered
by this data
set?
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in
progress
is the
status
of the
data set (complete,
in
progress, or
planned)?
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2017
Source Tame
ACS
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American
name of the organization or individual
Census survey
who originated the data
set.
provide
Updated
a
brief
data
summary
from the
of
ACS
the data set.
What
was the purpose for developing
this data set?
How
geographic
comprehensive
area
is the coverage of this
or among a certain population?
administrative
data? Is
data collection
concentrated
in one
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What
time
period
(provide the year, and
optionally
month, or month
and
day) is covered
by this data
set?
What
is the status of
the data
set (complete, in progress, or planned)?
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Exhibits
BASIC NEEDS SURVEY
Basic Survey Questions for a Needs Assessment
List the Needs of Minority Low to Moderate income persons
List the Housing Needs
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth
List the Needs of the Special Populations such as those with Disabilities,
Addictions, etc.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
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NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMENTS
Deeds Assessment
Weld County
During 2020, The Weld County CDBG Program asked municipalities, non -profits and
housing providers/agencies for their thoughts on the needs of low and moderate -income
persons, community and economic development needs in their community, in the
county and in their agencies. An email was sent providing some ideas to help generate
other thoughts and ideas of need. Many ideas were generated as to needs of
individuals, neighborhoods, communities, and the county.
The list of needs submitted was very broad and inclusive. The selection of the needs in
the categories of housing, services, community and economic development allows for a
strategically broad scope to permit specific projects to be tackled and still meet a
categorized need. In analyzing the needs of weld County through various meetings with
county staff, municipalities, housing, non-profit service organizations, and citizens, a
number of trends were recognized.
Overall, housing was the highest most often element submitted. It came in a variety of
suggestions; affordability, preservation, shelters.
Text, was access to services. Services needed in various communities. Access to
services through transit opportunities that are lacking in all parts of the county.
Translation services kept coming up throughout the different Needs Assessments.
Infrastructure needs seemed to gravitate to drainage, stormwater issues, sanitary
sewer, water, senior and youth centers in nearly every local government.
Business loans and facade improvement programs for minority businesses were some
of the economic needs for small businesses. Employee training and recruitment
programs are needed for manufacturing and industry sectors.
The list below is taken from the various submitted Needs Assessments that targeted the
needs of low- and moderate -income persons. At least seventy (70%) percent of the
CDBG funds must benefit low- and moderate- income persons.
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Needs of Low to Moderate -Income Persons
• Home repairs
• Emergency utility assistance
• mental assistance
• Affordable rental options/housing that are net cost burdensome
• Translation services (dealing wllandlords)
• Neighborhood preservation- code enforcement, clean-up abandoned buildings,
trash & debris removal, removal dead trees & vegetation
• Mouth activities/transportation
• Affordable childcare
• At -risk for homelessness (behind on rent, utilities)
• Access to affordable housing
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Access to transportation options
• Library with internet access and access to computers
• Police protection and neighborhood safety
• Emergency services (fire, police, hospital, mental health)
• Automobile service areas within a reasonable area (including gas. stations)
• Access to parks
• Access to food banks and community kitchens
• Easy access to pharmacies
• Access to human services organizations
• Partnerships with surrounding colleges for job training opportunities
• Jobs training and education in light of the recent collapse of oil industry in weld
county
• Affordable access to healthcare
• transportation options into the Denver/metro area
• Drug rehab options/facilities
• Childcare, especially after school and summers. A. huge number of parents in
the carbon galley commute to work in other communities.
• Access to services. County services are typically only available that can only be
reached by car — and there is no public transportation. The wonderful exception
to this is the Mental Health center in carbon galley.
• Local job opportunities.
• Dental needs for Low/Mod persons
• Resources to complete online schooling
• Job acquisition and retention resources
• Rural mobility
• Revolving loan for business
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Housing Needs
• This need is HUGE! Not only is there almost no low-income housing in the
Carbon Valley area, but there is very little housing in the moderate range. The
number of rentals is very small and most of them are very expensive. There are
only 20 units of low-income housing in Dacono and none in Frederick or
Firestone. There is no place for people to retire in this community, or to start out
as young families. There is practically no workforce housing — a lot of the
residents commute to jobs in other communities.
• Emergency repairs
• Demolish abandoned and blighted structures/ asbestos removal
• ,Access renovation to allow age -in -place and independent living
•r Preservation of affordable housing
• Wheelchair accessible housing — not just a ramp to the front door, but two egress
doors, wide hallways/doorframes, big bathroom with roll -in showers (very difficult
to find especially challenging for a family with more than a couple people)
• Affordable housing — it is definitely a landlord's market and many of the
families/people cannot pay what is being charged for rent.
• Backgroundchecks — support people who have been involved in the legal/justice
system and this seems to automatically disqualify someone from being able to
livelrent in specific places; it is a barrier to housing for people
• Transportation — consideration of public transportation (and oftentimes
wheelchair accessible transportation) limited options
• Housing within reasonable distance from
O employment centers
O parks or greenspace
• Multiple housing options and prices
• Energy efficiency upgrades
0 Solar Panels
O Energy efficient appliances including water heaters and furnaces
O New windowsidoor
• Improvements to existing housing units/properties
O New roofs
0 Accessibility upgrades
■ Pumps
■ New fixtures
■ Home remodels
■ weatherproof doors and windows
O Safety related repairs
■ Electrical
■ Plumbing
■ HVAC
■ Structural
■ Lead Paint
Property maintenance
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■ Exterior facade paint
■ Secure windows and doors
■ Weeds and nuisance conditions
■ Fencing
■ outbuildings
• The majority of low to moderate income individuals in the Town live-in single-
family housing. Many of these hones are older stick built and mobile homes in
substandard condition.
•► High around water has made some of the basements in existing housing largely
unusable.
• Rent or mortgage assistance
• Cold weather shelter
• Housing -more vouchers, housing rehab, tax credit projects, housing inspectors
• In South County and the housing here is very different from that of Greeley or
other cities/towns in the area. The needs are pretty big, as there is very little
"affordable housing" here. 'U'll'e do have a section 8 housing complex and a
,Apartment complex that is reasonably priced. As all clients are homeless and
with very little education the amount that they can spend on housing is very little.
$700.00 is hard for most of them. The other problem that my clients face is most
of them have multiple children and therefore must have more rooms, which
equates to more expensive housing.
• The need for low income (income based) housing in South Weld is HUGE'! I
know that rents are much higher in Greeley.
• More Section 8 housing, more housing vouchers, more low-income housing,
more housing in general.
•► group homes for adults that can provide medication administration
Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth
• Home repair
• Access modifications to allow age -in -place and independent living
• Utility assistance
• Access to affordable housing
Alternative housing options, affordable downsizing options, Accessory
Dwelling Units
O Code changes to allow alternative housing
• Housing within reasonable distance from healthcare centers and other
community destinations/amenities
O ADA approved transportation routes,
■ access and egress points into city buildings
O ,Access to community programs tailored for senior residents and youth
(such as recreations programs)
O Access to mental health professionals within a reasonable distance
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O community gathering areas specifically used by certain age groups (skate
perks, coffee shops, daycare, playgrounds, etc.)
._� Library access
Access to parks
Easy access to pharmacies
• Public outreach programs (cont. Education classes)
• Language translation services
• The Town of Gilcrest currently has no facilities for elderly or veterans. No senior
center, and no VFW or American Legion providing any place in Town for
congregation or services for these groups. Youth have no facilities other than the
school district.
• The Town has no Medical services such as a clinic or pharmacy, Doctors, or
[dentists.
• The Town has no supermarket, and few other shopping and personal services
available. Outside of personal automobile there is little or no transportation to
these businesses and services.
• seniors
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Nutrition education and access to affordable, healthy food options.
Personal finances assistance and education
Rent or mortgage assistance
Access to county and state services in a local setting instead of having to
travel to Brighton or Fort Lupton. One day a week, provide senior services
at the library.
transportation to medical facilities
money to refurbish the prairie view senior low-income housing
money for programming through local churches, libraries, etc.
Senior care facilities
• Again, low and moderate -income housing is a HUGE need. There is also a great
need for public transportation. It's almost impossible for elderly or disabled
people to survive in the Carbon Valley. There is also a need for food, but that is
being met to some extent by the Weld County Mobile Food truck, the Help
Center, Meals on Wheels, and in the summer, Brigit's Bounty.
• Veterans
O Public transportation to the VA
0 Rent or mortgage assistance
0 one day a week, provide veteran services at library or town hall
• Veteran's outreach
• Veteran- access modifications to allow age -in place and independent living
• Revolving loan for business
• `youth
A rec center. It has been the highest scoring need in the community the
last few years in the community survey
O safe access along, and across, highway 52
O Recreation equipment (playgrounds, ball fields, etc)
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0 After -school programming
Day care
O College scholarships
0 Job training/internships
• Prosocial-youth, tutoring support- youth
heeds of the Special Populations
• Non-English speaking- translation services
• Envision supports about 2800 peoplelfamilies with Intellectual or Developmental
Disabilities in Weld County. Most of them would be considered low or moderate -
income families., and housing is a challenge for many people. Below are a few
bullet points of what I think are the biggest challenges/needs:
• Wheelchair accessible housing — not just a ramp to the front door, but two egress
doors., wide hallwaysldoorframes, big bathroom with roll -in showers (very difficult
to find truly accessible housing; we've been on waiting lists for apartments like
this for years so especially challenging for a family with more than a couple
people)
• Affordable housing
• Credit checks — several of the people we support have not established credit
(they've never had a need to) because they maybe never limed alone, have not
credit card, etc... which makes it difficult for them to rent/buy something in their
own name
• Transportation
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Drug Rehab facilities and programs
• ADA compliant sidewalks and entry points within city buildings
• Playgrounds ADA► approved
• Drug officer enforcement
• Continuing education programs
• Homeless shelters and centers
• Partnerships with surrounding colleges for job training opportunities
• There are currently no specific facilities or programs within Gilcrest for these
special populations.
• Money for police/EMS for dealing with overdoses, etc
• Lack of mental health and rehabilitation facilities locally in the Platteville area. No
public transportation or medical facilities.
• Again, there are few services except for those provided by the small non -profits
in the community. We do have a Mental Health Center with a new facility in
Frederick. But as noted above, any other services — Social Services, Motor
Vehicle, etc. are located north on the Frontage Road (or in Ft. Lupton) at a
location which cannot reasonably be reached except by car. .And there is no
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public transportation and little other transportation access — again only through
small non-profit agencies.
• Not aware of where one can access addiction services in this Tri-town
community.
• Increased resources for children with autism and other developmental disabilities
(childcare especially, as well as transportation services and community events
raising awareness and inclusion)
• Access to urinalysis services
• Facade Improvement program for minority owned businesses.
Infrastructure Needs.
Dacono
• ADA compliant sidewalks
• Water line replacement
• Road improvements
• Drainage and special flood hazard area study
• Streetscape improvements
• Playground improvements
• Sporting facilities/athletic fields
Evans
• Interconnected trail/sidewalk system, used for recreation of all -ages as well as
transportation.
• Stormwater collection and flood preventative measures
• Safe and non -tonic pluming and potable water
• Varied energy sources (solar, wind, electrical)
• Lighting along pedestrian walkways
• Bike lanes
• Paved surfaces onexisting dirt roads
• Sustainable road and maintenance funding
• A substantial portion of the low and moderate -income neighborhoods are served
by unpaved streets with no curb and gutter or sidewalks in Gilcrest.
• If individuals do not have personal automobiles the only option is bicycling and
walking. There are no trails connecting neighborhoods, public facilities and
shopping/service areas. and bicycles and pedestrians have to ride or walk in the
travel portion the streets.
• There is also a substantial amount of sanitary sewer collection system repairs
Hudson
• Expanded wastewater plant
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• "looping" water system across i-76. THE key to continued economic expansion
for the Town.
•r Streetscapeisidewalksicrossings for state highway 52 through Town.
• ,abandoning and realigning water/sewer lines in the older parts of town.
• Expand and grow main town park
• Streetscape for downtown
• Wayfinding signage
• More activities/things to do in town for those without the means to leave —
concerts in park, etc.
Windsor
• WWTP Expansion
•► water Tower in Randance
• Sewer Extension north towards Harmony
• community center 1 library facility
• Police Station
•r 'hater Treatment Facility
•► A bypass around Windsor to lessen Main St. traffic
• water infrastructure is needed. The Town is participating in the multi -
jurisdictional Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) in an effort to achieve
water independence.
• Sanitary sewer infrastructure extension from the current terminus north of
Windsor Lake to Windsor North ,annexation at SH 257 and Harmony Road to
serge northern parts of ''Windsor, as well as parts of the Town of Severance.
• See attached list of Roadway System Infrastructure Needs from Transportation
Master Plan.
• Additional east -west road connections are needed to provide alternative routes to
Main Street downtown to reduce traffic congestion in the core area of Town.
• Enhance pedestrian crossings throughout town, as we typically receive anywhere
from 5 to 10 requests to install Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB) in a
given year.
Erie
• Stormwater collection and flood preventative measures
• 'varied energy sources (solar, wind, electrical)
• Lighting along pedestrian walkways
• Bike lanes
• Sustainable road and maintenance funding
• Historic preservation of buildings
• water reduction measures and education programs
• Energy reduction measures and education programs
• Park maintenance for safe use
The County & other towns
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• Lack of sidewalks in the central part of town in Platteville
• Bella Rosa sidewalks
• East Eaton Sidewalks — Roads
• East Kersey — SpanishColony sewer
• Gill — Streets, drainage, master drainage plan for the area
• Caleton — sewer
• Ft Lupton area- roads, park, sidewalks, drainage
• Storm drainage issues needed addressed on these streets in Cilcrest.
• Hereford- drainage
• Carr — drainage
• Stoneham- detention pond
• Southgate- sewer
• Aristocrat — drainage master plan, drainage, housing rehab
• Trail connections
• Unpaved streets with no curb and gutter or sidewalks
• Street lighting
• Education and collaboration for law enforcement and other first responders on
how to effectively handle mental health concerns for youth and individuals living
with serious mental health disorders
• Rural Broadband
Public Service Needs
• Summer lunch programs (youth services)
• Elderly transit
• Transportation to Social Services, Motor Vehicle, other services
• Wheelchair accessible housing
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Trash service
• Afterschool activities
• City recreation team sports (youth and adult)
• Emergency response training for the public (tornado response, flood response,
shelters, fire shelters)
• Animal shelters and adoption programs
• Drug rehab centers
• City festivals or gatherings (Evans Heritage Gays)
• Language translation services
• Drivers education centers
• Community gardens and food programs
• Farmers markets
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• Access to online public information such as maps and data
• transit access to Denver/metro area
• after school programming
• local medical clinic/pharmacy
• The Town provides recreational services but lacks additional amenities such as a
recreation center or Boys & Girls club.
• Broadband- Now more than ever, availability is crucial and manageable prices
are crucial.
• Free legal services for parents and guardians that have to fight for or change
custody due to an allegation or charge of abuse by a caregiver. These funds
would be for family court matters and monies to file protection orders.
• Monies to pay for emergency housing when the suspect lives in the same
household as the victim and refuses to leave. Monies for transportation and car
repairs, monies for a down payment for rent. This issue is big as many times the
suspect's name is on the lease and legally, they cant rake him leave.
• Our 29 -bed facility is the only domestic violence safehouse in Weld County. As
Weld County has grown, so has the need for emergency shelter for survivors of
domestic violence. In 2919, for example, we had to turn away 175 households
because the shelter was at capacity. In 2919, the average nights per stay was 15
days.
• Another affordable housing need for domestic violence survivors in weld county
is Landlord Support and Outreach. We currently do not have a strong network
of landlords that we work with when helping our clients find affordable housing.
A Landlord Assurance Fund could help landlords feel more confident about
renting to survivors.
• Revolving loan for business
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Following the list are the appendices which contain the individual entities submittal.
Actual submittals of Needs Assessment by Entities
Brigit's Bounty
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community/agency.
Housing — see below
Food
Transportation
Child care, especially after school and summers. A huge number of parents in the
Carbon Valley commute to work in other communities.
Access to services. County services are typically only available in remote areas that
can only be reached by car — and there is no public transportation. The wonderful
exception to this is the Mental Health Center.
List the Housing Needs for Lour to Moderate income persons in your
community/agency.
This need is HUGE' Not only is there almost no low income housing in the Carbon
Valley, but there is very little housing in the moderate range. Most of the new homes
being built are way out of range for people with a moderate income. The number of
rentals is very small and most of them are very expensive. There are only 20 units of
love income housing in Dacono and none in Frederick or Firestone. Because there are
so few rentals of any kind, the HUD formula shows very little need — but there is no
place for people to retire in this community, or to start out as young families. There is
practically no workforce housing — although as noted elsewhere; a lot of the residents
commute to jobs in other communities.
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community/agency.
Again, lour and moderate income housing is a HUGE need. There is also a great need
for public transportation. It's almost impossible for elderly or disabled people to survive
in theCarbon Valley. There is also a need for food, but that is being met to some extent
by the Weld County Mobile Food truck, the Help Center, Deals on Wheels, and in the
summer, Brigit's Bounty.
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List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
Again, there are few services except for those provided by the small non -profits in the
community. We do have a Mental Health Center with a new facility in Frederick. But as
noted above, any other services — Social Services, Motor Vehicle, etc. are located north
on the Frontage Road (or in Ft. Lupton) at a location which cannot reasonably be
reached except by car. And there is no public transportation and little other
transportation access — again only through small non-profit agencies.
I'm not aware of where one can access addiction services in this community.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
Not sure
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
Transportation, Social Services, Motor Vehicle. It feels very much as though the County
doesn't see any need to nerve this community. (Again, the Mental Health Center is a
shining exception!)
City of Dacono
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
• Home repairs
• Emergency utility assistance
• Rental assistance
• Affordable rental options/housing cost burden
• Translation services (dealing wilandlords)
• Neighborhood preservation- code enforcement, clean-up abandoned buildings,
trash & debris removal, removal dead trees & vegetation
• Emergency shelter for women and children
• Youth activities/transportation
• Affordable childcare
• At -risk homelessness (behind on rent, utilities, families with children)
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List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
• Emergency repairs
• Demolish abandoned and blighted structures/ asbestos removal
• Access modification to allow age -in -place and independent living
•r Preservation of affordable housing
List the Needs of the Elderly, 'veterans and Youth in your community.
• Home repair
• Access modifications to allow age -in -place and independent living
• Dti[ity assistance
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as these with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
• Tan -English speaking- translation services
• Elderly- access modifications to allow age -in -place and independent living
• Veteran- access modifications to allow age -in place and independent living
• Persons with special needs (physical, developmental, and mental)
List of Infrastructure Needs.
• ADA compliant sidewalks
• water line replacement
• Road improvements
• Drainage and special flood hazard area study
• Streetscape improvements
• Playground improvements
• Sporting facilities/athletic fields
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
• Summer lunch programs (youth services)
• Elderly transit
Needs Assessment from Envision
Envision supports about 2800 people/families with Intellectual or Developmental
Disabilities in Weld County. Most of them would be considered low or moderate -income
families, and housing is a challenge for many people. Below are a few bullet points of
what I think are the biggest challenges/needs:
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• Wheelchair accessible housing — not just a ramp to the front door, but two egress
doors, wide hallways/doorframes, big bathroom with roll -in showers (very difficult
to find truly accessible housing; we've been on waiting lists for apartments like
this for years — and you can almost never find a house like this; so especially
challenging for a family with more than a couple people)
• Affordable housing — it is definitely a landlord's market and many of the
families/people we support simply cannot pay what is being charged for rent. We
actually had a candidate for employment who withdrew her application because
she couldn't find a place near Greeley/Evans that she could afford to rent (was
hoping to move here from Denver)
• Credit checks — several of the people we support have not established credit
(they've never had a need to) because they maybe never lived alone, have not
credit card, etc... which makes it difficult for there to rent/buy something in their
own name
• Background checks — we do support some people who have been involved in the
legal/justice system and this seems to automatically disqualify someone from
being able to live/rent in specific places; I'm all about the safety/welfare of all
people so I understand this, and it is still a barrier to housing for people
• Transportation — consideration of public transportation (and oftentimes
wheelchair accessible transportation) where housing may be available. If
someone is reliant on public transportation, they can only look for housing where
public transportation occurs; limiting options
Evans Basic Survey Questions for a Needs Assessment
1. 1. List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
• Access to affordable housing
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Access to transportation options
• Library with internet access and access to computers
• Police protection and neighborhood safety
• Emergency services (fire, police} hospital)
• Automobile service areas within a reasonable area (including gas stations)
• Access to parks
• Access to food banks and community kitchens
• Easy access to pharmacies
• Language translation services
• Access to human services organizations
• Partnerships with surrounding colleges for job training opportunities
2. List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
• Access to affordable housing
• Safe housing
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• Clean housing
• Housing within reasonable distance from
• employment centers
• parks or greenspace
• Multiple housing options and prices
• Energy efficiency upgrades
• Solar Panels
• Energy efficient appliances including water heaters and furnaces
• New windows/door
• Improvements to existing housing units/properties
• New roofs
• Accessibility upgrades
■ Ramps
■ New fixtures
■ Home remodels
■ weather proof doors and windows
• Safety related repairs
■ Electrical
■ Plumbing
■ HVAC
■ Structural
■ Lead Paint
• Property maintenance
■ Exterior facade paint
■ Secure windows and doors
■ weeds and nuisance conditions
■ Fencing
■ Outbuildings
3. Dist the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
• Access to affordable housing
• Alternative housing options, affordable downsizing options, Accessory Dwelling Units
• Code changes to allow alternative housing
• Housing within reasonable distance from healthcare centers and other community
destinations/amenities
• ADA approved transportation routes, access and egress points into city buildings
• Access to community programs tailored for senior residents and youth (such as
recreations programs)
• Access to mental health professionals within a reasonable distance
• Community gather areas specifically used by certain age groups (spate parks, coffee
shops, daycare, playgrounds, etc.)
• Library access
• Access to parks
• Easy access to pharmacies
• Public outreach programs (cont. Education classes)
• Veteran's outreach
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• Language translation services
• Senior Care facilities
4. List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with Disabilities,
Addictions, etc.
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Access to affordable housing
Access to affordable healthy food options
Drug Rehab facilities and programs
A.DA compliant sidewalks and entry points within city buildings
Playgrounds ADA approved
Drug officer enforcement
Continuing education programs
Homeless shelters and centers
• Partnerships with surrounding colleges for job training opportunities
5. List of Infrastructure Needs.
• Interconnected trail/sidewalk system, used for recreation of all -ages as well as transportation.
• Stormwater collection and flood preventative measures
• Safe and non-toxic pluming and potable water
• varied energy sources (solar, wind, electrical)
• Lighting along pedestrian walkways
• Bike lanes
• Paved surfaces on existing dirt roads
• Sustainable road and maintenance funding
6. List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Trash service
• Afterschool activities
• City recreation team sports (youth and adult)
• Emergency response training for the public (tornado response, flood response, shelters, fire
shelters)
• Animal shelters and adoption programs
• Drug rehab centers
• City festivals or gatherings (Evans Heritage Days)
• Language translation services
• Drivers education centers
• Community gardens and food programs
• Farmers markets
• Access to online public information such as maps and data
• Family services
• Transit source to get people from Evans to North Greeley social services
• Virtual appointments
• Access to social workers and social services
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Town of Gi'crest
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
Low to Moderate income persons in the community have a lack of adequate
affordable housing, medical services, shopping and transportation.
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
The majority of low to moderate income individuals in the Town live in single
family housing. Many of these homes are older stick built and mobile homes in
substandard condition.
High ground water has made some of the basements in existing housing largely
unusable.
List the Needs of the Elderly, 'veterans and Youth in your community.
The Town currently has no facilities for elderly or veterans. No senior center,
and no VFW or ,American Legion providing any place in Town for congregation or
services for these groups. Youth have no facilities other than the school district.
The Town has no Medical services such as a Clinic or pharmacy, Doctors, or
Dentists.
The Town has no supermarket, and few other shopping and personal services
available. Outside of personal automobile there is little or no transportation to
these businesses and services..
List the Needs of the special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
There are currently no specific facilities or programs within the town for these
special populations.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
A substantial portion of the low- and moderate -income neighborhoods are served
by unpaged streets with no curb and gutter or sidewalks. If individuals do not
have personal automobiles the only option is bicycling and walking. There are no
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trails connecting neighborhoods, public facilities and shopping/service areas. and
bicycles and pedestrians have to ride or walk in the travel portion the streets.
There is also a substantial amount of sanitary sewer collection system repairs
and storm drainage issues needed addressed on these streets.
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
The Town has no community center, or other adequate indoor space for
recreation or group activities for seniors, youth or other low to moderate income
individuals. The town has no transit services and transportation to essential
services is limited in the most part to personal automobile.
Town of Hudson, Co
Needs ,Assessment
Basic Survey
.April 2020
List the Needs of Love to Moderate income persons in your community.
Jabs training and education in light of the recent collapse of oil industry in weld county
• Affordable access to healthcare
• transportation options into the Denver/metro area
• Drug rehab options/facilities
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
Rent or mortgage assistance
• transportation options into the Denver/metro area
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
• Seniors
c Nutrition education and access to affordable, healthy food options.
o Personal finances assistance and education
o Rent or mortgage assistance
o Access to county and state services in a local setting instead of having to travel to
Brighton or fort Lupton. One day a week, provide senior services at the library.
c transportation to medical facilities
c� money to refurbish the prairie view senior low-income housing
o money for programming through local churches, libraries, etc,
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• Veterans
o Public transportation to the VA
o Rent or mortgage assistance
o Rent or mortgage assistance
o One day a week, provide veteran services at library or town hall
• Youth
o A rec center. It has been the highest scoring need in the community the last few
years in the community survey
o Safe access along, and across, highway 52
o Recreation equipment (playgrounds, ball fields, etc)
o After -school programming
o Day care
o College scholarships
o Job training/internships — lists of those available
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with Disabilities,
Addictions, etc.
• Transportation to rehab facilities
• Money for police/EMS for dealing with overdoses, etc
• Money for ADA compliant sidewalks, curbs and integrated mobility plans
• One day a week, provide services in library
List of Infrastructure Needs.
• Expanded wastewater plant
• "looping" water system across i-76. THE key to continued economic expansion for the
Town.
• Streetscapelsidwalks/crossings for state highway 52 through Town.
• Abandoning and realigning water/sewer lines in the older parts of town.
• Expand and grow main town park
• Streetscape for downtown
• wayfinding signage
• More activities/things to do in town for those without the means to leave — concerts 1n
park, etc.
List of Public Service Deeds such as transit, youth services, etc.
• Rec Center
• transit access to Denver/metro area
• after school programming
• local medical clinic/pharmacy
Platteville
List the Needs of Lowy to Moderate income persons in your community.
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Affordable housing 'rentals), transportation and local job opportunities.
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
Affordable housing, especially rentals and senior living facilities.
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
Senior housing, public transportation and mental health services. As for youth additional
recreation activities and services.
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
Lack of mental health and rehabilitation facilities locally. No public transportation or
medical facilities.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
Lack of sidewalks in the central part of town.
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
Public transportation and more safe pedestrian accesses are needed for elderly and
youth. The Town provides recreational services but lacks additional amenities such as
a recreation center or boys & girls club.
Basic Survey Questions for a Needs Assessment
Immigrant -Refugee Center
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community/agency.
Affordable housing
Public transportation that runs hours that accommodate varying shift schedules
Adult education services that provide English language classes and workplace
readiness skills to our immigrant and refugee community
Affordable childcare
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your
community/agency.
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We have numerous families who live together in limited space because affordable
housing is so hard to find. There is also some housing discrimination that occurs against
people of color, which mares it even more difficult for our immigrant and refugee
community members to find a competitive housing market that meets their needs.
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community/agency.
We have a number of youth who need additional assistance in their educational and
vocational journey. District 6 does a great job but there are only so many staff members
to be stretched in meeting the needs of many youth who are on the fringe and in danger
of not graduating.
Our elderly community need language services that help them navigate "everyday„ life
and advocate for themselves. Public transit often requires them to walk blocks, which is
difficult especially in the colder months.
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
The City of Evans and the Evans Police Department in particular have been great about
working with us to get accurate information out to our community members with
language barriers, but there is still the need to build a better infrastructure for
communication that is inclusive of all the community.
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
Immigrant -Refugee Center South County
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community/agency.
The needs in and around the tri-town area, located in the SW corner of Weld
County are primarily food, housing, employment, a better education, and help
with language barriers. The community is made up of the three towns of
Firestone, Frederick and Dacono. All three towns have had exponential growth
over the past few years, which has helped alleviate the economic strains in the
economy. However, there is still measurable data that show needs in the
community.
The Weld County Food Pantry serves food to Frederick & Dacono residents twice
a month, and therefore addresses some of the need for food.
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your
community/agency.
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While homeownership is at a decent number, (especially in Frederick and
Firestone) the fact that mobile home neighborhoods, exists in all three towns
paints a different story. Over 284/ of Dacono homeowners live in mobile homes,
with 30% of total residents renting.
List the deeds of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community/agency.
The town of Dacono represents residents who have the most need. One third of
the population is of minority status, with 6-9.6% at poverty level. The median age
of Dacono residents is 32 years old, which makes for a young population with
many children.
Frederick High School which has students from all three towns, and surrounding
areas, rates in the bottom half of Colorado schools academically, with 23% of the
students qualifying for free lunches. Approximately 10% of adult Dacono
residents have less than a H.S. education.
Employment opportunities are fair in the tri-town area but have not
accommodated the growing population. There are not many jobs for youth
available. Fast food restaurants, and companies like otterbox employ a large
percentage of lower wage earners.
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
If someone finds work outside the tri-town area, they need to provide their own
transportation because there is not a city transit system available.
Town of Firestone
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
Access to quality, safe, and desirable housing
Housing rehab assistance
o Roof
o Windows
a Energy efficiency
o Facade renovation
After school programs
o With a nutritional component
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• .Access to transportation services
• Property maintenance standards support
• Unsafe structure demolition
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
• Home ownership
• Entry level housing
• Senior Dousing
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
• Transportation services
• Access to nutritional and wellness services
• After school programs
• Skills/vocational training
List of Infrastructure Needs.
• Sidewalk replacement
• Waterline replacement
• Drainage improvements
• Park upgrades in low -mod census tracts
A.J. KRIEGER- Firestone
Eaton
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
Access to employment services.
Access to transit services.
List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
- Access to a more diverse housing stock, including more rentable properties.
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
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- Access to better non road vehicle systems to reach different necessities in town.
- Access to transit that can get them to doctors and necessities.
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
- Access to better non road vehicle systems to reach different necessities in town.
- Access to transit that can get them to doctors and necessities.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
- Improved Internet access in the older parts of town.
- Better sidewalks and biking trails to expand access.
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
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Basic Survey Questions for a Needs Assessment
List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
Help with property, help with utilities, especially in the winter.
List the Housing Needs for Love to Moderate income persons in your community.
Additional low-income housing
List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
Elderly and veterans, yard work, home repair; structured programs for youth
List the Needs of the Special Populations in your community such as these with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
Handicap accessible sidewalks and business entrances.
List of Infrastructure Needs.
Sidewalk repair, street lighting
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
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U pdate East Park, walking trail
U pdate tennis courts and basketball hoops.
Park access for handicap
North Range Assessment of Need input
List the needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community/agency.
• Affordable healthcare, affordable childcare, affordable medications.
• Housing, jobs, transportation
• ,Access to food outside of school year, access to support for drug treatment, after
school programs or Boys and Girls club, access to WIFl, computers, other
resources to complete online school
• Transportation limitations, access to assistance, affordable housing availability.
• Respite care, transportation, accessible IRAs.
• medical care assistance, grocery assistance, heat and water bill assistance, job
acquisition and retention resources
• food access, travel complications to get to appointments
• Access to addiction and mental health services, transportation/access through
telehealth to services during inclement weather and due to lack of transportation,
libraries, stronger Internet service.
• Affordable housing, transportation, prescription copay assistance, group
residential living facilities, access to free and/or low cost cellular services.
• Preventative services and programs for youth in addition to the
intervention/reactive services and programs available. Programs to support and
provide prosocial involvement for older teens that they would be interested in
• school supplies, clothing, housing assistance, resources for clubs/camps/sports,
transportation, food/water, eye care/dental care, Rec center passes.
Transportation, Housing, Prosocials, childcare
• mental health services medical services
List the Housing Needs for Law to Moderate income persons in your
community/agency.
• More section 8 housing, more housing vouchers, more low-income housing,
more housing in general.
• sober living housing for families
• safe, clean, affordable housing
• More options for limited income families in safe areas
• Affordable housing.
• housing renovation funding, bill pay assistance, increase in transportation
services
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• rent being too high, not finding housing in safe areas, a lot of people in one home
so rent can be made
• Affordable rent, heatingiair, radon testing.
• Affordable housing, group homes for adults that can provide medication
administration, rental deposit assistance, section 8 vouchers
• Affordable housing Homeless shelters and more resources during winter
months for those
struggling with homelessness. Financial assistance programs for wide variety of
eligibility;
Utilizing and increasing transitional housing resources
• Resources for security deposit, opportunity for housing, safety
• Down payment assistance, locating housing, furnishing housing
• Cheaper, safe housing
List the needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community/agency
• VA programs in Greeley (closest is Loveland)
• Transportation
• Access to food outside of school year, access to support for drug treatment,
• after school programs or Boys and Girls club, access to WIN, computers, other
resources to complete online school
• Access to resources, access to peer supports, access to activities, financial
limitations, access for public transportation
• Respite care, mentoring
• transportation services, community resources for youth including prosocial
activities,
• job acquisition and retention resources, increase in accessibility of medical and
mental health care
• for youth- positive recreational activities, job training/internships, M ENTO RI N ,
tutoring and school support
• Transportation, peer support, finances to care for their support animals, nutritious
food
• Transportation, assisted living facilities, free to low cost recreational activities,
prescription assistance
• Youth-prosocial activities of interest to all ages and backgrounds, mentoring
services with male role models
• Prosocial-youth, tutoring support- youth, fee waivers for activities
• Transportation, mental health services and affordable housing
List the needs of the Special Populations in your community such as those with
Disabilities, Addictions, etc.
• Affordable treatment and medications.
• Treatment Treatment Treatment
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• access to support for confidential drug treatment
• Access to public transportation, access for supported activities, access to
affordable desirable housing
• Affordable housing with wheelchair access.
• increased sober living assistance including community activities and education,
increase
• community awareness of risks of substance use and abuse, increased resources
for children
• with autism and other developmental disabilities (childcare especially,
• as well as transportation services and community events raising awareness and
inclusion)
• support for organizations like Envision to be able to meet the needs of those in
our communities
• Access to urinalysis services, access to care during inclement weather
(telehealth and transportation),
• Inpatient treatment facilities, sober living homes, assisted living facilities, group
homes, transportation,
• detox facilities, clean needle exchanges, low cost or free cellular services
• UA testing that is affordable for families with youth struggling with substance
abuse
• More alterative/adjunctive treatment services (i.e., NADA ear acupuncture) and
• for these to exist within systems such as detention facilities and within the
community
• In home respite, community activities, free opportunities for fun community
engagement,
• support groups for families.
• Despite support for caregivers
• More counselors who work with addictions
Please provide a list of Infrastructure heeds
• input of those needing/receiving services
• after school programs or Boys and Girls club, access to WIFl, computers, other
resources to complete online school
• More walking paths, well -lit public areas
• Affordable housing with wheelchair access.
• increased access to emergency mental health care in rural communities,
increased
• education and collaboration for law enforcement and other first responders on
how
• to effectively handle mental health concerns for youth and individuals living with
serious mental health disorders
• Reliable Internet and cell phone coverage, serviced roads.
• busing system that goes outside of city limits and into rural areas, section 8
vouchers,
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• access to free or low cost cellular phones and WiFi.
• more road construction
List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
• More transportation programs, support groups for different populations.
• youth services
• Transportation within the county; positive activities; affordable prosocial activities;
mentoring programs
• Mentorship, respite, accessible LiAs, public transit, structured free or reduced
cost prosocial activities.
• pick-up transportation for youth and families without vehicles, increased support
groups and
• events for youth and families, low cost vehicle repair, low cast housing for low-
income families,
• emergency bill and rent assistance
• better bus routes, more positive youth engagement activities, mentoring
programs,
• internships/job training programs for youth, more cultural and art
programs/activities
• Transportation, proximity to a library, mobile medical/dental/behavioral health
care
• Effusing system that goes outside city limit, free or low cost recreation for youth,
after school programs in rural areas
• Increased ease of access and ease of use of Medicaid transportation services,
increased public transit options
• Transit, food access, safe parks
• Transportation
• youth mental health services
Windsor Need Assessment
Needs of Low to Moderate income persons
• ,Jobs here in Windsor
• Deduced fees and scholarships to youth and adults for programs and
memberships
• commuting/bus service (bus shelters, for example)
• Goodwill, ADC, or Habitat Restore
• The Town's Comprehensive Plan identified the need to foster a variety of
housing types and sizes to create a more diverse and affordable housing stock to
meet the needs of a more diverse population.
• The Comprehensive Plan also identifies the need to promote multi -modal
connectivity to increase neighborhood access and resident mobility. To that end,
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the Town recently adopted a multi -modal Transportation Master Plan. Mobility of
Low to Moderate income populations in an automobile -centric community will be
a challenge.
Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons
• Alternatives to S FR
• Support tax-exempt organizations who want to bring housing for low -moderate
income people to Windsor
•► Low to moderate senior housing - whether that be apartments to rent or condos
to own in a senior community, similar to Windsor's Good Samaritan but for status
quo elderly who live on a limited budget - ie. Tillage Cooperative
• The Comprehensive Plan also identifies the need to promote multi -modal
connectivity to increase neighborhood access and resident mobility. To that end,
the Town recently adopted a multi -modal Transportation Master Plan. Mobility of
Low to Moderate income populations in an automobile -centric community will be
a challenge.
• The Town's Comprehensive Plan identified the need to fester a variety of
housing types and sizes to create a more diverse and affordable housing stock to
meet the needs of a more diverse population.
• The Comprehensive Plan identifies the need to increase the number of
affordable housing units that provide opportunities for working families and
seniors
• Low to Moderate income residents may have housing rehabilitation needs to
address safety updates to meet modern building codes and to address energy
efficiency on a case -by -case basis.
Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth
• Access to discounted Kids' Bike helmets
• See housing needs; special programs/ demonstrations geared to the elderly ie}
how to use a fire extinguisher, car needs
• The population in Windsor is aging and has a slightly larger share of older adults
than the region. According to the 2015 Windsor Demographic and Housing
Opportunities Study, residents over 65 years old will triple by 2040 from 2010
levels. The Town will need various community services, transportation, and
housing strategies to promote an age -supportive community.
Bleeds of the Special Populations - Disabilities, Addictions...
• Home health carethome care
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• Similar to the needs of Windsor's aging population, mobility for Special
Populations in an automobile -centric community will be a challenge. Transit and
other on -demand mobility options will be needed.
Infrastructure Needs
• WWTP Expansion
• Water Tower in Randance
• Sewer Extension north towards Harmony
• Community center library facility
• Police Station
• Water Treatment Facility
• A bypass around Windsor to lessen Main St. traffic
• Water infrastructure is needed. The Town is participating in the multi -
jurisdictional Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP) in an effort to achieve
water independence.
• Sanitary sewer infrastructure extension from the current terminus north of
Windsor Lake to Windsor North Annexation at SH 257 and Harmony Road to
serve northern parts of Windsor, as well as parts of the Town of Severance.
• See attached list of Roadway System Infrastructure Needs from Transportation
Master Plan.
• Additional east -west road connections are needed to provide alternative routes to
Main Street downtown to reduce traffic congestion in the core area of Town.
• Enhance pedestriancrossings throughout town, as we typically receive anywhere
from 5 to 10 requests to install Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB) in a
given year.
Public Bernice Needs - public transit, youth services, etc...
• Senior Transportation. I saw that Westminster has an autonomous van that
delivers food. We have a need to drive seniors to get food, doctors, etc.Could
we use CDSC for transportation maybe autonomous? Eric
• Alternatives to passenger car traffic
• domestic violence, bullying, tutoring
• Safe house for battered women and children
• The Town recently partnered with City of Greeley and City of Fort Collins transit
providers to offer the Poudre Express bus service between UNC and CSU, which
is proving to be a success based on early ridership numbers. However,
additional transit and other on -demand mobility options will be needed.
• Demand for youth services is quickly outstripping resources due to rapid
population growth. Parks and Recreation programing is experiencing
unprecedented demand, as are other local providers such as the library.
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Weld Needs Assessment
• Bella Rosa sidewalks
• East Eaton Sidewalks — Roads
• East Kersey — Spanish Colony sewer
• Gill — Streets, drainage, master drainage plan for the area
• Galeton — sewer
• Ft Lupton area- reads, park, sidewalks, drainage
• Hereford- drainage
• Carr — drainage
• Stoneham- detention pond
• Dental needs for UM
• Dural Broadband
• Hill -n -Park- demolition, transportation access, sidewalks, trail
• Southgate- sewer
• Aristocrat — drainage master plan, drainage, housing rehab
• ilcrest- groundwater, sewer
• Rural mobility
• Cold weather shelter
• Housing -more vouchers, housing rehab, tax credit projects, housing inspectors
• Revolving lawn for lousiness
• Trail connections
Life and Family Stories Advocates
• Food needs- The families we serve often have ongoing food needs, especially
now with the cool D situation and this changing economic climate.
• Transportation- Certainly outside of the greater Greeley/Evans area we see folks
with issues in getting to services. Also after hours and weekends.
• Addictions- We see many families and individuals who have addiction issues that
affect everything else in their lives. Treatment is important and especially when it
affects children's wellbeing.
• Housing- There is always a need for lower cast safe housing near schools and
shopping.
• Broadband- Now more than ever, availability is crucial and manageable prices
are crucial.
• Educational- Safe local schools that can pay teachers competitively is important.
• recreation- We have a great park system in eh Greeley/Evans areas, there are
other smaller communities that could also benefit from safe parks for families.
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• Free legal services for parents and guardians that have to fight for or change
custody duo to an allegation or charge of abuse by a caregiver. Those funds
would be for family court matters and monies to file protection orders.
• Monies to pay for emergency housing when the suspect lives in the same
household as the victim and refuses to leave. Monies for transportation and car
repairs, monies for a down payment for rent. This issue is big as many times the
suspect's name is on the lease and legally, they can't make him leave.
• Baby needs- diapers and wipes and formula. Also gift cards. to Ding Soopers for
gas or groceries. -lousing is always the biggest need
Gwen Schooley I Life Stories child & Family Advocacy
The Town of Erie
Basic Survey Questions for a Needs Assessment
1. List the Needs of Low to Moderate income persons in your community.
• Access to affordable housing
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Access to transportation options
• Library with internet access and access to computers
• Access to food banks and community Kitchens
• Access to education through technology
• Language translation services
• Access to human services organizations
• Partnerships with surrounding colleges for job training opportunities
2. List the Housing Needs for Low to Moderate income persons in your
community.
• Access to affordable housing
O Safe housing
O clean housing
• dousing within reasonable distance from
G employment centers
O parks or greenspace
•r Multiple housing options and prices
• Energy efficiency upgrades
Solar Panels
- Energy efficient appliances including water heaters and furnaces
New windows/door
• Improvements to existing housing units/properties
New roofs
O Accessibility upgrades
■ Damps
■ New fixtures
■ Home remodels
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■ Weather proof doors and windows
• Safety related repairs
O Electrical
o Plumbing
o H VAC
O Structural
O Lead Paint
• Property maintenance
O Exterior facade paint
O Secure windows and doors
a Weeds and nuisance conditions
o Fencing
O Outbuildings
3. List the Needs of the Elderly, Veterans and Youth in your community.
• Access to affordable housing
a Alternative housing options, affordable downsizing options, Accessory
Dwelling Units
o Code changes to allow alternative housing
• Housing within reasonable distance from healthcare centers and other
community destinations/amenities
O ADA approved transportation routes, access and egress paints into city
buildings
a Access to community programs tailored for senior residents and youth
(such as recreations programs)
a Access to mental health professionals within a reasonable distance
o Community gather areas specifically used by certain age groups (skate
parks, coffee shops, daycare, playgrounds, etc.)
o Library access
O Access to parks
O Easy access to pharmacies
• Public outreach programs (cont. Education classes)
• veteran's outreach
• Language translation services
• Senior Care facilities
• Access to transportation services
• Restorative justice implementation
• 'youth activities afterschool
4. List the Needs of the special Populations in your community such as those
with Disabilities,
Addictions, etc.
• Access to affordable housing
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Drug Rehab facilities and programs
• Drug officer enforcement
• Continuing education programs
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• Homeless shelters and resources
• Partnerships with surrounding colleges for job training opportunities
5. List of Infrastructure deeds.
• Stormwater collection and flood preventative measures
• Varied energy sources (solar, wind, electrical)
• Lighting along pedestrian walkways
• Bike lanes
• Sustainable road and maintenance funding
• Historic preservation of buildings
• Water reduction measures and education programs
• Energy reduction measures and education programs
• Park maintenance for safe use
. List of Public Service Needs such as transit, youth services, etc.
• Access to affordable healthy food options
• Trash service
• Emergency response training for the public (tornado response, flood response,
shelters, fire
• shelters)
• Drug rehab centers
• Language translation services
• Drivers education centers
• Community gardens and food programs
• Access to online public information such as maps and data
• Family services
• Transit source to get people from Erie to Weld County services
• Access to weld County services/resources/programs
• Virtual appointments
• Access to social workers and social services
• HOA neighborhood maintenance responsibilities
• Social justice training/education center
Latino Community Needs Assessment from
Latino Coalition of Weld County
1. Lover Income Housing
There is a need for low income housing within our Latino community. Currently in weld
County per the Weld County Housing Authority, there is a 2-5 year waiting list for
section 8 housing. [wring the 2013 flood, many residents in Evans and surrounding
areas were affected by the flood which resulted in some residents being displaced. In
addition, the impacted housing market has not kept up with the demand of low-income
housing.
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2. Transportation
Currently there is a lack of mass transit in rural areas within Weld County. Due to the
lack of transportation, financial, and health disparities, residents are unable to obtain
access to resources. Latino and underserved communities are greatly impacted since
they are already facing an absence of resources, the lack of transportation only
exacerbates the need. Transportation is an integral part by which a resident can
contribute and participate as a community member. Without transportation, residents
are unable to navigate within the community they reside in.
3. Youth Community Development
Youth enrichment facilities are needed in our underserved communities where access to
additional resources are not available and/or are not in proximity. Facilities like the
Rodarte Center in Greeley which assist the Latino families with children by providing
additional resources such as mentoring, enrichment programs to boost academic
achievement, civic engagement, stem, and a variety of activities to positively impact
u nderserved communities. The need is apparent, and the additional facilities will
increase educational standing in our community and provide access to resources for our
Latino community.
4. Non -Profits
Providing limited grants to non -profits that help impoverished and underserved
communities. Currently there is only one site for the Weld County Food Bank, located in
Greeley, it would be advantageous to build another Food Bank in the South Weld
County (Fort Lupton) to serve the Latino and underserved communities but who are in
n eed food. This will help alleviate the expense of spending gas money to travel to
Greeley and provide more access to food.
5. Neighborhood revitalization
A creation of a grant program to assist with home exteriors in blighted areas. Our Latino
communities would benefit from this grant to assist with the beautification of their
n eighborhoods. The grant can include fencing, exterior lighting, paint, and concrete
work.
6. Rehabilitation of buildings in blighted areas
Providing a facade grant program that will assist the Latino community business and
property owners with grants to improve storefronts. In addition, providing more than
just storefront such as light on property or fencing for security purposes.
Latino Coalition of Weld County
Post Office Box 336672, Greeley, Colorado 80633
Telephone: (970) 6'16-0449
'mail infolatinocwc. org
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EXHIBIT/APPENDIX
CITIZEN ONLY COMMENTS FROM WEBSITE N NEEDS
CITIZEN NEEDS SURVEY (RESULTS
Community Needs
Mead - Need more condos, townhouses and rentals.
Platteville - Need more multi -family housing people can afford. Need commercial buildings (shops, gas
stations) within five miles of Beebe Draw Farms Pelican Lake Ranch. Need senior living facilities— we
currently don't have a good option for seniors wanting to downsize luring quarters that also have
handicap accessible living options.
Milliken— Need for more rentals. More senior housing and independent living.
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Windsor— Need more affordable rentals. Lour -income housing, single dwelling, condos.Would love to
see tiny homes integrated into established neighborhoods for homeless veterans and folks integrating
back into the community (these individuals need to be in "established neighborhoods" because they
need access to grocery stores, transportation, etc.).
Firestone —Wondering if neighborhoods of cottage-sized/style homes of 2- to 3-bedrooms/1+ bath with
various semi -customizable options could replace apartments or be added in town. Need more senior
housing" tiny homes. Some duplex -style options or to nhomes would be more affordable for some.
Frederick — deed more affordable housing and affordable rentals for senior citizens..
Fort Lupton — Affordable housing should be highest priority. Large complexes are not the answer —
should be townhouses and paired homes (patio homes) to keep communities just that, communities,
and not like the big cities.
Erie — Lower regulations and "green initiatives" and costs will go down. Need for affordable housing
options, whether it's condos, apartments, or townhomes.
Evans — Need a greater variety of housing options to fit the county's diverse population.
Johnstown — Encourage more 1 -acre -plus estate homes. Builders are packing in too many houses on
small lots at high prices. Affordable housing for all.
Personal Needs
Firestone —Jimmy Ngo: More options for high-speed Internet service. Angela Wilson: Landscaping and
yard" need a "ratio".
Evans - Anonymous: Maintenance assistance.
Anonymous: Grants for residents to upgrade homes so the home will loop more up -to -value of
assessment.
Johnstown — Taylor Smith: Larger lot.
Frederick — Anonymous: Handicapped accessibility.
Platteville— Adrienne Sandoval: Handicap accessible help.
Public improvements
Mead — Roads are a mess. No library or recreation center.
Platteville — Need activities for youth in community to do. New playground, swimming poolisplash pad.
[downtown street plan and rework sidewalks to be more appealing to residents and business owners.
Sidewalks on at least one side of the street for all streets.
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We need a youth center badly. Currently do not have many options for our youth to gather outside of
school facilities.
Sewer system needs to be rebuilt to meet the new state standard.
Deeds to be much more for kids of all ages to do. water features, like a splash park and river access in
the summer would be a blessing for so many that are stuck in town. People shouldn't have to leave their
town to have access to these things.
Milliken - bleed a water system, water is expensive here.
Windsor work with school districts to encourage drop offs in multiple spots, not just a specific line.
These limes block many driveways and parents who are trying to take their own children to school get
stuck as well as people trying to get to work. Some people are rude enough to park in people's
driveways, this tends to happen at pick up. Another issue with these lines are high traffic areas. Windsor
Charter, for example, often backs all the way up to 392 (and to the north side of 392). Is this as simple as
timing lights correctly?
Deed upkeep, restrooms, recycling bins at parks. More recycling bins at shopping centers and anywhere
people go so they can throw aluminum cans/plastic/paper in pre-sorted bins.
Repair of rough roads (potholes) in all areas.
Firestone - Street lighting along the stretch of Colorado Blvd. frorn Firestone Blvd. south to Grant Ave.
would be safer for all. That underpass from I-25 and H'IJ Y 119 is a death trap. It really needs to be re-
engineered and rebuilt. Check out "diverging diamond" interchanges (one on W. College Dr. and I-25).
Parking.
Bike lanes needed. Electric charging stations needed for electric vehicles. Some Weld County roads
could be paved and defined as arterial. Increase in traffic merits turn lanes at some intersections.
Frederick - push to remove plugged or abandoned grasshopper oil heads in neighborhoods. High speed
Internet is needed in all rural areas.
Drainage on Silver Birch in front of Summit View Estates and further tothe north before and after
Bellarosa Parkway along the east side of the road is a constant problem. I continue to see the road
crumbling on the edge and standing water as well as on the same road south of Silver Birch along the
farming land. Continued standing water on the road edges will be a continued erosion problem. If you
drive anywhere in Frederick, it sounds and feels like you're driving over a long pieced together roadway
and it's a constant bumping; there aren't any smooth roads. Why? These roads need to be shouldered
and the right of way needs to be maintained by the city. Stop putting this on the communities adjacent
to the town right -of -wags. Manholes need to be elevated all over Frederick instead of sinking into what
feels life a pothole. This could certainly have been planned better. When repairing the road, if the
manhole cover is so deep in the ground, the repair only ,makes the ,problem worse. Also, when
snowstorms leave slash on the road that refreezes and becomes a terrible problem the next day. Also,
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sand is only placed at road intersections — considerations should be made to community entrances all
along the roadways.
Water upgrades. Widen HWY 52 to four lanes due to growth and density.
Road repairs and weed control of town -owned properties.
Street lighting throughout town for sidewalks and bike paths - also for residential streets. Waling or
biking at night feels uncomfortable because it's so dark. Speed control {speed bumps} on Frederick Way
north of HWY 52 — speed is currently 35 mph. It's a long, straight stretch of road and people feel the
need to excessively speed. This is a common walking roue for children to and from school as well as
other community members into/from town and its amenities.
Youth center creation, better roads.
Speed control on Frederick Way.
Frederick Way between 5th Street and HWY 52 could really use an enhancement to prevent speeding
through a zone that is frequented by children, bicyclists, and dog walkers alike.
There needs to be more street lighting in Carriage Hills neighborhood. Also, we'd like to see some sort of
speed control system on Frederick Way between HWY 52 and 5th Street.
Transportation enhancements, especially for bikes.
Fort Lupton— Roads, sidewalks are in desperate need of repair.
Erie Water is far too expensive. Continue to move oil and gas wells away from residential areas and
schools, plug them properly. Lack of bike lanes on major roadways in denser residential areas. Lack of
rail to Denver from Weld County. Lack of safe crossing/traffic lights to Soaring Heights Elementary from
Colliers Hill and Erie Highlands neighborhoods coupled with reduced/no busses this year. Residential
growth outpacing school capacity {our kid's school was beyond capacity last year on the first day soaring
Heights opened, and our surrounding community has grown tenfold ever since). Lack of cohesive
aesthetic to new construction in public spaces/commercial areas. Widen county line road between
Arapahoe and HWY 7.
Better roads with right hand turn lanes and sidewalks.
Evans — More paving, better .maintaining and removing of snow from roads. Improving public safety
(dispatch staffing/capability, Sheriff's office staffing),. Improve residential lighting. Improve cooperation
between municipal governments as communities begin to grow into each other.
HWY 34 coming into town is an eye sore. We need more recreation centers. Evans is paying reticulum
water fees to Greeley.
Water treatment for City of Evans.
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Johnstown — Wider roads. HWY 392, HWY 60, HWY 66, HWY 52 all need to be widened from I-25 east
and west. Make HWY 34 a freeway from I-25 to Greeley. Speed up the completion of the o Street
extension and Freedom Parkway. Road improvements need to be top priority for county.
Water quality, sidewalks.
80524 a We are 10 miles north of Windsor, and we have no residential lighting, which mould be nice to
have. When it snows, we are lucky to have our road plowed, however, the county does plow Read 84
and CR 15, but for some reason forgets about our road (Pheasant Crest Drive).
Nunn — Roads and bridges need improvement. Many of the gravel roads need grading more often.
Paved roads need potholes fixed. Also, there are places where drainage could be improved. The snow
removal routes should coincide with the mail and school bus routes to keep all transportation open.
When roads are repaved, snake them wider for bicycles and pedestrians, wheelchairs or place a 4- to 5 -
food wide path along the side.
Public Services
Mead — No bus service, minimal senior or youth activities. Licensing is a 20 -minute drive, library is a 25 -
minute eve. No recreation center, no large daycare, no place to meet for free or lore cost other than
parks.
Platteville — Recreation center (2 people said this).
Bus to and from Plattevil Ie/Gilcrest/Lasa Ile and busses to those places from Greeley and vice versa.
Along with a youth facility, we need youth activities. Our recreation department does an outstanding job
with what we have but more is always asked by the general public and we simply do not have the means
to provide it.
More sidewalks.
Milliken — We must go into Greeley from Milliken for driver's license services and it's very busy. We also
go to Longmont for car registration renewals.
Windsor — e need a countywide bus system.
Firestone —Youth activities and transportation/bus service to/from would be helpful.
Public shuttles for seniors.
mould use a bus if there was one. I'm not sure if Firestone is at a population level
transportation. Parking and event transit would be helpful.
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Frederick— I love the new skatepark that is going in but was wondering if benches with coverings for
shade or bathrooms are going to be constructed?
Affordable counseling/mental health services.
Transit service in southwest veld County. More regionally connected trains.
Erie — DMV would be great.
More accessibility outside of Greeley.
Evans — Increase and improve public safety.
Youth activities.
Johnstown — Increase funding for the Sheriff's office and jail.
bus service.
80524 —Would loge to see Meld County work with La rimer County to give those of us who live closer to
Fort Collins discounted services there. Having a partnership with other cities and counties would help
provide needed services to your constituents.
List of Agencies that did not respond to entails or calls
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Boys & Girls Club of held County
Jobs of Hope
Partners Ilentoring Youth
Women 2 Women
Stepping Stones of Windsor
Connections for Independent Living
Access and Ability
The Latino Chamber of Carbon Valley
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Notices of Requests for Comments
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Phone: 970-:536-7204 fax: 970-352-0242
w 5 ° 31. , P.O. Box 758. Greeley, C O 80632
NEWS RELEASE
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Ciontaat: Jennifer 9nahr 970-336-72
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through Weld County's Community Development Block Grant ICDB,G)
program, residents are encouraged to take a Citizen Needs. Survey.
a Citizen Needs Survey ash residents to identify any needs they see in
the community or their oven lives related to h sirig: public improvements
Lich as street lighting,. water systems arid drain -sage problems and public
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{ I services ,such. as transportation �a.nd access to services for older adults.
wePik() CIC PaRPlii 1 P kciatk J4i4 Cori Sandoval, CDBG Program Manager, will theri t•alce the needs
identified to municipal rineetitngs to disci what improvements: reed to
be made ;before municipalities can apply far program fund's starting November 1, 2020..
"This survey allow& the CD BG program r at onager to asses.ss mat needs are identified within communities by the
resiidenkts in those communities," said Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman.
The Citizen Deeds Surveys is part of a section being added to Weld County Government's rve bsite for the C DE
program today. The new section explains what the CDBG program is, identifies its goals, as wet' as ;provides
program resources, grant information ation and information on the different CDBG
"This is going to be a great program for n elping improve our communities and the lives of our residents," said
1NeId County CDBG Program Manager Don Sandoval. -The infotrrnatior provided on the county's website will
serve as an educational tool to ensure presidents have a voice in the prc ar►a m and itsoutcomes,.'
Weld County's CDBG program will be funded ttiroughi: an entitlement alk3aration from the U.S. Deportment of
Housing and; Urban Development_ An entitlement allocation is given to counties considered to be uukkrban —
meaning a population of 200,00C or more.. Weld County has more than 300,000 residents.. Allocation for the
county is e.xpected to .be nee edved .in early 202.1. at are annual estimated entitlement of approximately $1
rnilian.
In June, the. county secured Intergovemmiento l Agreements (1GAs) with 25 of ;its municipalities to irrp lem ent
eornmurkity improvement ;projects and allocate program funds accordingly_ In prior years_ individual
nnunioipanies or the county had to apply far a CDBG grant from DO Lai for a specific project. Protects may
include improvements to and implementation of water syste:rrs, streets, community centers, food banks,
shelters. health clinics. etc,
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The survey is opens until November T , 2020_
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5 ecti on of the proposed Cormol clatea 2"Ia n to be 5obmrtted to the U.S. Department of housing and Urban
'Development (HUD).
" W e received valuable responses s from ` h = runt sorviey in August. and we hope to receive more input by sending
it out a second tire.*" said Commissioner C h a iA Mike Freeman_ _ "Fcc d back is critical to ensuring CDBG funds will
meet the reeds of our residents. A short survey can provide valuable input to rnur icipalities; helping this money
have the Peatest impact on our cow
Weld County's CDBG program vvM be funded through €an ,entitlement allocation from HUD. An e nti t l ement
allocation is: given to counties: considered to be urban meaning a population off` 200,000 of more. Vileld
County has more than 300)000 residents.. Allocation for the county is expected to be received in early 2021.. at
are annual estimated entitlement of approximately 1 million.
In June, t h7 e county secured Int+ergovemimenta l Agreements (I As) with 25 of its municipalities to implement
community improvement projects and allocate program funds accordingly. Projects: may include
improvements to and implementation of water :systems,. streets, community centers, food banks, shelters.. health
clinics. etc_
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It you live in Weld County and see something that needs to be fixed in
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OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) 5 -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN
Weld County plans to submit a Consolidated Plan and 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 Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a 5 -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 $960,200 during the first year of the program. 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 law- and moderate -income persons through public facilities and
infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation and preservation , and economic/job development.
A public hearinc will be held at 9:00 a.m. on February 17, 2021, at the Weld County
Administration Buildina, 1150 0 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 love- and
moderate -income persons, as well as other needs in the community that
might be addressed in the Consolidated Flan .and Annual Action Flan through
the CDBG program.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 16, 2021,
in the Office of the Clerk to the Board, located at 1 150 0 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.
DOCKET#: 2021-10
HEADING DATE: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
HEADING TIME: 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTS' COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY , COLORADO
DATED: January 12, 2021
PUBLISHED: January 15 , 2021, in the Greeley Tribune
Consolidated Plan
WELD COUNTY 170
OMB Control No: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/30/2021)
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
5 -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Weld County plans to submit a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan to the U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (IUD) 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 Consolidated Plan, The Consolidated Plan is a 5 -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
rational objectives to be addressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds
must address one of the following national objectives: principally benefit law- and moderate -
income persons; prevent andlor eliminate slums and blight; and address an urgent need. The
County anticipates receiving approximately $960,200 during the first year of the program. 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, rehabilitation and preservation, and economicijob development.
A pub is hearing will be held at 9:g0 a, m. on February 17`2021, at the Weld. Aunty Administration
Buildin.g, 1150 O Street, Greele, Colorado 30631, 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 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan
through the CDBG program.
Written comments are also welcome and must be received by_5:00 pi m. on February 16, 2021, in
the Office of the Cleric to the Board, located at 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado 30631. 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 Clem to the Boards Office at
(970) 400-4225, prior to the day of the hearing.
DOCKET It: 2021-10
HEARING DATE: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
HEARING TIME: 9:00 a, m.
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WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATED: ,January 12, 2021
PUBLISHED: January 15, 2021, in the Greeley Tribune
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NOTICE 0 r PUBLIC HEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEY'E'LiOP11 Dff BLOCK GlEAI III CODC)
S-YfAll CONOLlDATUI PLAN ANDAlYNUALAC*111 PLAN
Weld Counts plans try Submit a Cen t:ilk:a ct Plan and Annu-
al Action Flan to the It 5_ nenartrnent of Housing and Urban De.
velvpprnent (HUM In order receive Community Development
mock Grant (crAr;) rntitlerrent hinds. The puhlir is invited to
no rnment about the needs of the County to help develop the
Consolidated Plan_ The Consolidated Pier is a 5 -year plan that
identifies needs of the comrriva`ty and develops a strategy to
address the needs of the County.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Lirban ❑evelc+ meat
(HUD) has outlined three (3} clear national objectives to be ad-
dressed b the MSG program. Pro ects funded with CDBG funds
must address one of the following hat onal objectives: principal-
ly benefit low- and moderate -income persons: prevent and/or
eliminate slums and blight; and address an urgent need. The
County anticipates rvicelting approximately $g53,26d during the
first year o1 t*te rourarn. At least 7T1%. of the CDRO grant finds
deceived by Weld County must prircipaliy benefit low- and
moderate -income persons.
C1JQG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suits.
ble living environment& and economic opportunities, principally
for Tour and moderate-incorne persons through public facilities
arid intrastructure improvements, rehablitatlon anc preserva
lion, and economic/job development.
A Pt- _tic hearing will be held at 9:iii HAI. on February 1.7,
2x2.1 at the WTrf Courny_Aciminisirafion fWardii_ng,_1I5U O_Street,,
cceeley, _Colaradoltipt~31., to obtain citizen views and trs respond
tQ proposals and ,questions related to:
Contmrssityr development and housing needs, induttllnrg the
needs allow- and moderate -Worm pens s, as well as,
ottier needs in the tonsmonity that mi ht be addressed in
the Consolidated Plan rani Annual Action Man through the
GDBG program
kr,4?Yril .vit„c;Cl rtr :lb are also welcome and rhyst. he received
py,.I 1,trt.K..9.111. kry._1fi._2U21., in the Office of the Clerk to
the Hoard. Iterated at IMO CI Stmt, Greeley, Colorado 81)631. Or-
al and written comments will be considered and added to the
plan dxumer-A prior to submittal to Him. lt-rnat map a sum
to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the rase
file. To ensure inclusion of your e-ma9 correspondence into the
ease flte, please send a copy is egesiehd)weldgou.eorn:
Ir accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it
special accommodations are required in order for you to partici-
pate In this. hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's ()t-
rice at (970) 400-4,275, prior to the clay pi the hearing.
DOCECrF #: 20121-1b
HEAuRING GATE: Wednesdays. February 17, 2.021
HEARING TIME: 3:00 oar.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY. coLorrA0o
DATED: Jarioary 12, 2021
PuutisNED: January it, 2021, in the Greeley Tribune - 1753.745
Consolidated Plan
Prairie Mountain Media, LLC
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
county of Meld
State of Colorado
The undersigned, Melissa Najora ; being first duly
sworn urdar oath, states and affirms as follows:
Helshe is the legal Advertising Reviewer of
Prairie Mountain Media LLC. publisher of the
Greeley Tribune.
2. The Greeley 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, Slat, 2d -76-1O,
The notice that is attached hereto Is a true copy,
published in tine Greeley Tribune
in Weld County on tho following dategs):
3.
Jan 1S, 2021
Subscribed and sw
-' clay of
Notary Public
;SEAL)
rn to me before me this
N ,
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S . AVI: LA NAj ERA
NOTARY P ij 3 L I C
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTATE' ID 2017-403.19€.5
rtlY cOmmISSION `XP IRE S JULY 31, 2021
WELD COUNTY
Account:
Ad Number:
Fee:
1099690
1769745
$21.66
171
OMB Control Na: 2506-011? (exp. 09/30/2021)
NOTICE OF PUSLIC NEARING
OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPM ow KNOCK GRANT (ODEG)
5 -YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN AHD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Weld County_ plans to submit a Consolidated Plan and Annu-
al Action Pian to tie U. S. Department of Housing and Urban De-
velopment (HUD) in order receive Community Development
Bieck Grant (CDEIG} Entitlement funds. The public is Invited to
comment about the use of funds to help develop the Consolidat•
ed Plan. The Consolidated Plan is a 5 -year plan that identifies
needs of the community and develops a strategy to address the
needs of the county.
The 11.5, Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) has outlined three clear national objectives to be ad-
dressed by the CDBG program. Projects funded with CDBG funds
merest address one of the following national objectives: principal-
ly benefit low- and moderate -Income persons; prevent anchor
eliminate slums and blight; and, address an urgent need. The
County anrt.icipatas receiving approximately $060,20.00 -durin
the first year of the program. At least 711% of the COM gran
funds received by Weld County must principaaly benefit low- and
moderate -income persons. The County proposes tc use the
funds on projects such as infrastructure improvements; public
facilities: publTo services; housing preservation; and general
grant administration.
CDBG funds are intended to provide decent housing, suita-
ble living environments and economic opportur sties, principally
for low- and rnoderate-lhoeme persons throw public facilities
and Infrastructure improvements, rehabilitation and presenfa--
t ens and co�norniWi cb development.
A public hieaering. Mil beheld at 9.PQ am on Ivi rch 8, 2.421, atthe We County,Administration Building, 055 p.$treat, ci.reeleya
P01040.0 l} 1, tQ cihialn citizen views and to respond to pro-
posals and questions related to:
Reviewed and approval of the 2021-2023 Consolidated Plan,
which seas forth the priorities and oals for the utilization
of the Weld County. CDSO funds addressed In the Plan.
In addition, to approve the 2021-22 Annual Aesop Plan and
Its proposed use of ttre ZO21 CODO funds for Infrastructure
Imprevenien s, public facilities. public services, housing
preservation, and general Grant administration.
Writ .,cornmer 1, are also welcomes and runt -,Os eceived
by 5:01) P.m. oh March. 5%.2021, in the Office of the Clerk to the
Board* located at 11.50 b street, Greeley, Colorado 80631, Oral
and written comments will be considened and added to the plan
document prior to submit14I to HUO, The 30 -day comment period
is required by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Deval-
opment (HU€!) In order to receive citizen comment on the pro-
posed use of funds-
Copleas of the draft plan are available at https:llwww.
weldgov.coml goverartrnent/cdbg weid_county or at the Office
of the Clerk to the Board, 1150 O Street. Greeley, Colorado 80631,
during rEguiar office hours, in accordance with e Americans
with Dth
isabilities Act, if spec&al accommodations are required In
order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the
Clerk to the Board's Office at (goo) 4430-4225, prior to the day of
the hear ng.
DOCKET #; 2021-1Q
HIFARING DATE: Monday. March 8, 2021
HEARINGTIME: 9:00 a.m.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY. COLORADO
DATED; February 3, 2(121
PUBLISHED: February 5, 2021, In the Greeley Tribune • 1275231
Prairie Mountain Medial LLC
PUBLISHER'S AFFIDAVIT
County of Weld
State of Colorado
The undersigned, --. Me.11ssalia1er-e-_, 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 Greeley 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 le ge newspaper
under Coto, Rev, Stat, 2d-70-143,
3, The notice that is attached hereto is a true copy,
publlshed In the Greeley Tribune
in Weld County on #hei following date(s):
Feb 6, 2021
•
Signatu
Ste scribed and
crd sworn to me before me this
da ofG1
---.
Notary Public
(SEAL)
SHAYLA NAJEIAA
NOTARY P RUC
STAVE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 2017403'1955
N1Y COMMlSSIQN EXPIRES ,JULY 31, 2021
Account:
Ad Number;
Fee;
1099690
1775231
$25,46
lA
Consolidated Plan
WELD COUNTY 172
OMB Control Na: 2506-0117 (exp. 09/3o/zo 1)
EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FIVE-YEAR
CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Tyler
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Austin Cale
Dustin Markley
Rachael Erway
Mike Franks
Cassandra Gates
Issue Town
Would like to see sidewalks improved by widening,themi It's a safety Greeley
issue that should be addressed for all ages. They would he more utilized
too. Also more street lights -another safety concern. Focus efforts on
making turning lanes more frequent in the city. Seems like people get
lammed up with the red righters all the time just waiting to make a right
turn at these long wait traffic lights. More right turn lanes would sage on
congested roads*
Also, light pollution mitigation so greeley/evans can see the stars again Greeley
The new intersection at 37th St and 23rd Aventhe southbound lanes creed Greeley
to be repainted to have a right-hand turn, a straight lane, and a left-hand
turn. Right now the right turn/ straight lane is bucking up and causing
traffic issues and near -accidents.
Why did you change speed limit on 35th past Home Depot next to
Wa [greens? It used to be 45. Also, l noticed you changed speed limit
recently going the other direction; it's 35 mph now.
Greeley
How about actually fixing the roads and not just putting a bandaid that Greeley
ill be destroyed again with the next snow/rai n...fo r exam pie- 5th by the
middle school, 37th, 47th, etc etc
Hello