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RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPCT ASSNT NCE
P' OGRA `.a. G :'CANT FOR COUNTY ROADS 28 AND 41 IMPROVEMENTS (APRIL
CYCLE -TIER I) NUTHRIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Energy and Mineral
Impact Assistance Program Grant for County Roads 28 and 41 Improvements (April Cycle -Tier I)
from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of
Local Affairs, commencing upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated
in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Application for Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program Grant
for County Roads 28 and 41 Improvements (April Cycle -Tier I) from the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, be and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Department of Public Works, be, and
hereby is, authorized to submit electronically.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 27th day of March, A.D., 2019.
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TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: March 26, 2019
FROM: Stacey Swanson, Budget/Finance Manager
SUBJECT: DOLA Application — 2019 April Cycle
In accordance with the work session held on March 18, 2019, Public Works is requesting
the Commissioners submit two energy and mineral impact grants to the Department of
Local Affairs (DOLA) on April 1, 2019.
The first grant request is for a Tier 1-$200,000 application for improving WCR 28 from
NCR 39 to WCR 41 -AND- WCR 41 from WCR 28 to WCR 26 with full depth reclamation
(FDR). If awarded, Public Works would use this money to purchase cement treated base
(CTB) and asphalt materials which our crews could use to pave approximately 2 miles of
road. Pursuant to funding, this HARP project is anticipated to begin in the summer/fall of
2019.
The second gr.{nt request is for a Tier 2 -$1,000,000 application for improving WCR 29
from WCR 90 to WCR 100 in Nunn, from gravel to a paved road. This is phase II of the
WCR 29 improvement project. If awarded, this grant would be contracted for
approximately five miles of road to be constructed during the late winter/early spring
months of 2020.
Staff recommends authorization of signature on the DOLA applications. I am available at
your convenience to further discuss this matter.
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COLO . ADO
Department of Local. Affairs
Division of Local Government
FY 2019 April 1 EIAF Tier I or Tier II Grant Application
Local Government/Organization: Weld County
Status:
Filed On:
Filed By:
Reviewed On:
Reviewed By:
Reviewer Notes:
Application Overview
Submitted
2019-03-28T07:46:14
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You are Required to Work with your Regional Field Manager prior to Completing your Application
The Department of Local Affairs' (DOLA) Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Fund (EIAF) program was
created to assist political subdivisions that are socially and/or economically impacted by the development,
processing, or energy conversion of minerals and mineral fuels. Funds come from the state severance tax on
energy and mineral production and from a portion of the state's share of royalties paid to the federal
government for mining and drilling of minerals and mineral fuels on federally -owned land. The creation of the
fund is outlined in C.R.S. 34-63-102 (Federal Mineral Lease) and C.R.S. 39-29-110 (Severance). Grant dollars
are to be awarded for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public facilities and for the
provision of services by political subdivisions.
NEW: Your application in this cycle requires that you answer TWO new questions. One question asks you to
describe how your project addresses the Governor's key issues and the other question asks you to describe the
outcomes your project will achieve. There are no other programmatic changes, just the addition of these two
questions.
A. APPLICANT/CONTACT INFORMATION
1. Local Government/Organization: Weld County
In the case of .a multi -jurisdictional application, select the other participating eligible organizations:
2. Principal Representative:
(In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, principal representative of the lead organization.)
Honorific: Commissioner
First Name: Barbara
Middle Name:
Last Name: Kirkmeyer
Suffix:
Role: Chief Elected
Mailing Address: PO Box 758
Address 2:
City: Greeley
State: CO
Zip Code: 80632-0758
oto79-a/02,37
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Phone #:
Email Address:
970-400-4200
bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com
3. Responsible Administrator (will receive all mailings) for the Application:
Honorific:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
Suffix:
Role: Fiscal Agent
Mailing Address: PO Box 758
Address 2:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Phone #:
Email Address:
Barbara
Connolly
Greeley
CO
80632-0758
970-400-4445
bconnolly@weldgov.com
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B. CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL INFORMATION
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Please provide contact information for the chief elected official.
a. Name
In the case of a multi -jurisdictional application, chief elected official of the "lead" political subdivision.
Barbara Kirkmeyer
b. Title
Chair
c. Street Address
PO Box 758
d. City
Greeley
e. State
Please use the two letter abbreviation
CO
f. Zip
80, 632.00
g. Phone
Use xxx-xxx-xxxx format
970-400-4445
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h. Email Address
bki rkmeyerC weldgov. corn
C. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
a. Amount of grant funds requested
* The amount requested should equal "Grant Request Total" line from the project budget below.
200, 000.00
b. Description of the project scope of work
Description of the various tasks involved in the project including specific data such as quantities, mileage,
square feet, linear ft. etc. as well as specific project location within city and/or county etc. (word Limit: 4,000
characters)
Weld County requests funding to assist with full depth reconstruction (FDR) of approximately 1.0 mite of WCR
28 from WCR 39 to WCR 41 Et approximately 1.0 mile of WCR 41 from WCR 28 to WCR 26. Public Works wilt mill
off the asphalt to a depth suitable for mixing into the subgrade, then use cement -treated base (CTB) to
reinforce the subgrade and pave the roadway with 5" of asphalt to support truck traffic.
c. Describe the problem, opportunity or challenge that resulted in the request.
(word limit: 4,000 characters)
With traffic continuing to increase, this roadway is on the County's HARP program list, which involves a 20 -year
life roadway design. The FDR program uses direct distribution severance dollars on roads significantly impacted
by oil and gas activity. However, the County struggles to keep up with road damage. The County cannot afford
to pave every road and increased truck traffic is making it difficult to maintain existing roads. Therefore,
Public Works uses cement -treated base in new road projects to reinforce the subgrade (below the asphalt) in
order to support truck traffic. We call this program Full Depth Reconstruction (FDR).
d. Local Priority
If more than one application from the same government (1 of 2, 2 of 2, etc.)
1
e. State historic registry designation
Is the project on a State registered historic site or in a State registered Historic District?
No
e. I State historic registry number
If the project is on the state reigistry, please provide the registry number. The department may need to
seek a determination of effect from the State Historic Society.
1. 2010 population of the applicant jurisdiction
252, 625.00
g. Current population
Current/most recent conservation trust fund/lottery distribution estimate is acceptable.
323, 765.00
g.1 Current population estimate source
DOLA
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h. 5 year population projection
379, 012.00
h.1 Population projection source
DOLA
i .Have you contacted your DOLA regional manager to discuss this project?
You are required to contact your DOLA regional manager prior to submitting your application. Please indicate
the date and method of your contact with your regional manager.
Y
i.1 Date
You are required to complete this field.
03/01/2019
i. 2 Method of contact
You are required to complete this section.
Phone
j. Supporting documents
Upload any supporting documents (PDF document).
Download
DOLA Tier I EIAF Application WCR 28-41 Vicinity Map.pdf
D. GOVERNOR'S KEY ISSUES
a. Please describe how your project directly or indirectly addresses the Governor's key issues.
Example of direct correlation: your project will implement the use of a renewable energy source that
helps achieve your community's energy goals.
Example of indirect correlation: Your project is for a wastewater treatment system improvement that
indirectly preserves the natural resources of Colorado by ensuring the discharge permit for the system
meets environmental regulations intended to protect the environment.
The Governor's four goats are:
1 Providing every single child with quality early education;
2. Lowering the outrageous cost of health care;
3. Creating good -paying jobs in the clean -energy sector that can never be outsourced; and
4. Achieving true tax reform that reduces taxes for hardworking Coloradans instead of giving breaks to
special interests white forcing families to pay more.
(word limit: 4,000 characters)
Our WCR 28/WCR41 project directly addresses the Governor's first two goals of Economy and Environment Et
Renewables. Weld County's Smart Energy Program aligns with Governor Polls' goals by utilizing natural gas as a
transportation fuel. Weld County is one of the top natural gas producing county's in the State, so it makes
perfect sense to utilize this resource for not only power plants that serve the electric grid, but for
transportation. Weld County will be using liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks to construct the road
improvements. Natural gas is a cheaper, greener, and more efficient fuel alternative. Natural gas as a
transportation fuel eliminates 100% of particulate emissions and reduces greenhouse gases by 30%. In addition,
one LNG truck is the air quality equivalent of removing 325 cars off the road. Weld County will also be using
dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tandem dump trucks as part of this construction project. This project
directly addresses the Governor's Environment a Renewable goats by improving air quality emissions with a
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renewable resource, white supporting the Weld County Smart Energy Plan which has been in place since 2010.
The WCR 28/WCR41 project also directly aligns with the Governor's Economy Goat. Weld County also supports
fostering an economy that truly works for everyone. Weld County is proud of our diverse economy, which
includes agriculture and farming. By improving the WCR 28 a WCR 41 corridor, you are supporting our Right to
Farm - Agriculture in Weld County. Weld County is an agricultural empire of 2.5 million acres of which 75% is
devoted to farming and raising livestock. Weld County is Colorado's leading producer of beef cattle, grain,
sugar beets, and is the state's leading dairy producer. Weld is the richest agricultural county in the United
States east of the Rocky Mountains, leads the state in the value of agricultural products sold, and is typically in
the top ten richest overall nationally. There are over 3,000 farms in Weld County. Over 20% of the farms have
annual sales in excess of $100,000. In total, Weld's agricultural products annually create over $1 billion of
market value. Fertile fields of green can be found in every part of the County. Every year over 875,000 acres of
cropland are planted. Of the 875,000 acres, over 300,000 acres is planted with irrigated crops annually. Also,
the county's ideal climate, ready feed availability, and quality water make it an ideal dairy county. Weld
County is now the 21st largest dairy county in the nation and is expected to increase production in the coming
years. The WCR 28/WCR 41 project supports our rich tradition of farming and ranching by improving this
corridor for nearby dairies and farms. In addition, this project wisely utilizes our citizen's taxes by county staff
performing the work, but most importantly it provides a safer travel to and from school for children.
E. DEMONSTRATION OF NEED
The statutory purpose of the Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance program is to provide financial assistance to
"ooiitical subdivisions socially or economically impacted by the development, processing or energy conversion of
minerals and mineral fuels."
a. Demonstration of need
Why is the project needed at this time? (word limit: 4,000 characters)
WCR 28 is an important east/west collector roadway in Weld County. The road is busy due to numerous oil Et
gas wells in the vicinity and a nearby oil Et gas process water injection well. WCR 41 is a North/South collector
road that eventually connects to WCR 22. WCR 22 is an arterial road and route to the Weld County Highway and
Interstate 76, and a main path to an oil Et gas hub, which is home to a polishing facility and a transload facility
for oil & gas trucks.
b. Project implementation
How does the implementation of this project address the need? (word limit: 4,000 characters)
The completion of this project will serve the oil 8: gas industry haul route with increased safety and an
extended life of the road. It wilt also serve new development in the area east of Platteville and create a safer
route for traveling between the town and the Weld County Highway, SH52 and 1-76.
c. Does this project address the stated need
Does this project, as identified in this application, completely address the stated need? If not, please describe
additional work or phases and the estimated time frame. Do you anticipate requesting Energy and Mineral
Impact Assistance funds for future phases? (word limit: 4,000 characters)
Yes, paving WCR 28 Et WCR 41 addresses the safety need for this portion of the roadway. Weld County will not
be requesting additional funding for future projects on this portion of WCR 28 or WCR 41.
d. What other implementation options have been considered?
(word limit: 4,000 characters)
Weld County is trying to be proactive on improving this oil Et gas haul route.
e. What are the consequences if the project is not awarded funds?
(word limit: 4,000 characters)
WCR 28 Et WCR 41 are connected collector roads to WCR 22 and a main travel route to Platteville, the Weld
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County Highway, SH52 and Interstate 76. If funding is not awarded, this section will succumb to increased
traffic, continue to deteriorate, and become an even worse safety problem than it currently is today.
f. Current year financial information
Please upload the completed current year financial information attachment (PDF format)
Download
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EIAF Applicant Financials Weld County 2019.pdf
g. Project budget
Please upload the project budget worksheet (PDF)
Download
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DOLA Tier I EIAF Application Project Budget.pdf
g.1 Project contingency
Please identify the contingency associated with the project budget.
1. If a contingency has not been identified as part of the budget, please explain why not?
2. Contingency % o₹ Budget.
3. Contingency Dollar value
1. Weld County will absorb any costs 2. 0% of Budget 3. $0.00
g.2 How recently were the budget and contingency determined
Month/Year
03/15/2019
F. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES
a. Describe the expected measurable outcomes
How will the project enhance the livability* of your region, county, city, town or community (e.g. constructing a new
water plant will eliminate an unsafe drinking water system and provide safe and reliable drinking water; the
construction of a new community center will provide expanded community services, or projects achieving goals
regarding energy conservation, community heritage, economic development/diversification, traffic congestion,
etc.
)?
*(Livability means increasing the value and/or benefit in the areas that are commonly linked in community
development such as jobs, housing, transportation, education, emergency mitigations health and
environment)
(word limit: 4,000 characters)
Construction of these roads will enhance the traveling public, increase the safe travel for oil/gas hauling, and
benefit the oil Et gas hub and the water injection well. The improvements will make the area safer for all
motorists and add years of life to the existing roadway by using innovative technology at the subgrade level,
which will help with truck traffic deterioration.
b. What specific outcome will your project achieve?
Please note your outcome in the "do what, by when, and how many" method.
For example, if your project will result in energy conservation in a building, note how much energy is
anticipated to be conserved and by when. Or if your project converts wastewater treatment gas into fuel for
vehicles, please note how much savings in fuel costs are anticipated and how much carbon would be reduced
by a target date.
(word limit: 4,000 characters)
The purpose of this project is to create a 20 -year life -cycle for this road. This location is at the heart of the
Wattenberg Energy Field which is greatly impacted with heavy truck traffic. By providing innovative
technology, such as full depth reclamation using cement -treated base at the subgrade Level of the road base,
and recycling the current asphalt directly back into the road, this project will result in a safe, reinforced
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roadway that wilt withstand the ESAL loads. With ever-increasing residential and industry growth in this area of
Weld County, this improved route provides safety Et Longevity for all vehicles, including farm, ranch and dairy
equipment, emergency responder vehicles, public and school buses, businesses and residents.
c. Historic structure preservation
Does this project preserve and protect a registered state historic building, facility or structure? If yes, please
describe, intcuding year of construction. (word limit: 2,500 characters)
N/A, no historic building, facility, or structure is involved in the project.
d. Energy efficiency
Will this project implement an energy efficiency/strategy that could result in less carbon footprint or conserve
energy use or capitalize on renewable energy technology? If yes, please describe. (word limit: 2,500
characters)
By utilizing Concrete -Treated Base (CTB) with a GPS-equipped grader it will reduce the number of grader
passes, which reduces pollution and provide an improved air quality benefit.
e. Resiliency framework
Will the project increase the community's tong -term resilience and ability to anticipate, withstand, and/or
rebound from a natural or manmade hazard event? For example, wilt the project factor in natural design
concepts and will construction utilize sustainable materials? If yes, please describe. (word Limit: 4,000
characters)
Yes, this project wilt be constructed with a Resiliency Framework by utilizing recycled asphalt materials into
the subgrade to create a more durable subgrade to accommodate heavy ESAL truck traffic and provide a better
substructure to withstand natural or man-made disasters for a long period of time.
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C. LOCAL EFFORT
a. Relationship to Community Goals
Is the project identified in the applicant's budget or a jurisdictionally approved plan (e.g. capital improvement
plan, equipment replacement plan, comprehensive plan, utility plan, road maintenance and improvement plan
or other local or regional strategic management or planning document)? What is its ranking? (word limit: 4,000
characters)
Yes, this project has been identified in the Public Works HRP budget.
b. Why can't this project be funded locally?
(word limit: 2,500 characters)
Weld County reduced funding the HARP Program, which means less roads can be improved. With less funding
available, Weld County is trying to find other opportunities to fund projects directly impacted by the oil and
gas industry. In order to accomplish this project, Weld County is looking for funds to assist with purchasing
additional materials, so the county crews can construct the improvements rather than contracting them
c. Has this project been deferred because of lack of local funding? If so, how long?
(word Limit: 2,500 characters)
Yes, this project has been deferred for a number of years.
d. Explain the origin and status of your local cash match.
(Note: Whenever possible, local government cash match on a dollar for dollar match basis is encouraged.) Are
the local funds committed or pending? If there are pending funds, when will the status of those funds be
determined? (word limit: 2,500 characters)
The project will be funded out of Public Works HRP Fund.
ee Community partners
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What other community entities, organizations, or stakeholders recognize the value of this project and are
collaborating with you to achieve increased livability of the community? Please describe how your partners are
contributing to achieve the improvement to the livability of the community through this project. If in -kind
contributions are included in the project budget, detailed tracking will be required on project monitoring
report. (word limit: 2,500 characters)
Motorists utilizing these roads appreciate the value of this safety project. These roads are important collector
connectors between Platteville and the Weld County Highway.
f. Tax rate, usage charges, or fees
Have the applicant's tax rates, user charges or fees been reviewed recently to address funding for the
proposed project?
Yes
f.1 Tax rate or usage charge modifications
If the tax rate, user charges or fees were modified, what was the modification and when did this change
occur? (word limit: 2,500 characters)
Weld County has been directing the revenues from the Specific Ownership Tax to Public Works since 1985.
g. Has the applicant contacted representatives from local energy or mineral companies to discuss the
(word limit: 2,500 characters)
Yes, HARP roads are discussed at Weld County's Oil and Gas Working Group regular meetings. The Oil Et Gas
Working Group consists of industry partners discussing impacts affecting everyone and problem solves how we
can all work together to minimize or mitigate these problems.
H. READINESS TO GO
a. When will the project begin
Select one
Within 3 months
b. What is the time frame for completion
Select one
Within 3 months
c. Is planning or design work a component of this project?
Y
c.1 What additional design work remains?
What percentage of design work is complete? (word count: 2,500 characters)
None, nominal design is needed for this project and it is done in-house.
c.2 How were project cost estimates determined?
How did the applicant develop project cost estimates? (word count: 2,500 characters)
Estimates were developed by professional engineers involved with the project design.
c.3 Is the project supported by bids, professional estimates or other credible information?
Yes
c.3.i Bids
Please attach a copy of any supporting documents (PDF Document).
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c.4 Are any Local, State or Federal permits required before the project can proceed?
If yes, please describe and note the status of permit acquisition (word count: 2,500 characters).
No additional permits are required for this project because it will occur within the existing right-of-way
limits.
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I. ENERGY Et MINERAL RELATIONSHIP
a. Community energy or mineral impact
Describe how the applicant is, has been, or will be impacted by the development, production, or conversion of
energy and mineral resources (word limit: 4,000 characters).
Weld County is the #1 producing oil and gas county in the entire state and therefore is extremely impacted.
Much of the road's traffic is due to oil and gas trucks.
b. Use data
Cite actual use data that documents direct impact as it relates to the need for the project. For example,
"heavy truck traffic directly related to energy development activities is impacting County Road X. a traffic
count done in May 2015 showed energy related truck traffic increased from 100 trips per day to 300." (word
limit: 2,500 characters)
WCR 28 is a collector road. Current traffic volumes on WCR 28 are 1,551 vehicles per day (vpd) with 40% truck
traffic. This count was taken on 10/25/2018. WCR 41 is also a collector road. Current traffic volumes on WCR
41 are 1,620 vehicles per day (vpd) with 44% truck traffic. This count was taken on 10/24/2018.
J. MANAGEMENT CAPACITY
a. Fund management
How wilt you separate and track expenditures, maintain funds and reserves for the capital expenditures and
improvements as described in this project? (word limit: 2,500 characters)
Weld County's Accounting Department is recognized as a Tier 3 local government by the State and can manage
all invoicing information through Banner Accounting System. In addition, Public Works will use the project
management software PubWorks to assist in administering the grant.
b. Project sustainability
Describe the funding plan in place to address the new operating and maintenance expenses generated from the
project? (word limit: 2,000 characters)
Weld County will utilize our HUTF funding in order to maintain this corridor.
c. Expertise
Describe the technical and professional experience/expertise of the person(s) and/or professional firms
responsible to manage this project. (word limit: 2,000 characters)
Weld County Public Works has several engineers on staff and proven expertise in roadway improvement
projects. Barbara Connolly is the point of contact for this grant and Elizabeth Relford will be responsible for
managing the construction project.
d.. Duplication of services
Does the project duplicate service capacity already established? Is the service inadequate? Has consolidation
of services with another provider been considered? (word limit: 2,000 characters)
This is a safety project and does not duplicate service capacity but enhances it. Current service is inadequate
and inefficient to meet existing truck traffic demands.
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K. HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION (HPCP) PROGRAM COMPLIANCE
Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S. 24-30-1305.5) require all new facilities, additions, and renovation projects that
meet the following criteria to conform with the High Performance Certification Program (HPCP) policy adopted by
the Office of the State Architect (OSA) if:
® The project receives 25% or more of state funds; and
O The new facility, addition, or renovation project contains 5,000 or more building gross square feet; and
• The building includes an HVAC system; and
® In the case of a renovation project, the cost of the renovation exceeds 25% of the current value of the
property.
The HPCP requires projects that meet the criteria above to achieve third party verification with the target goal of
LEED Gold or Green Globes -Three Globes. Projects are strongly encouraged to meet the Office of the State
Architect's (OSA) Sustainable Priorities in addition to the LEED prerequisites. Projects funded through DOLA that
meet the above applicability criteria are required to complete the DOLA registration and tracking process. See
DOLA's HPCP web page for more information or contact your DOLA regional manager.
In instances where achievement of LEED Gold or Green Globe -Three Globes certification is not achievable, an
applicant may request a modification of the HPCP policy or a waiver if certain conditions exist. DOLA staff will work
with applicants to identify workable solutions to meet the program's intent to maximize building energy
efficiencies.
Note: If this application is for design services for a planned building project that meets the HPCP applicability
criteria and the applicant intends to seek state funding for 25% or more of the total project cost, then the design
should maximize high performance building certification standards (by completing the HPCP checklist) and build in
anticipated project costs, as appropriate.
a. HPCP project details
is the applicant seeking state funding for 25% or more of the total project cost (including all phases, if
applicable)?
(If no, the project does not meet the HPCP requirement and the rest of this section does not need to be
completed)
No
b. HVAC details
Does the building include an HVAC system?
b.1 Type of HVAC system
Please select whether the HVAC is an upgrade or a new system from the following drop down:
c. Project type
Please select the type of construction project
c. 1 Square footage in excess of 5,000 square feet
Is the building square footage (new construction and/or renovation) 5,000 SF or more?
c. 2 Building square footage
What is the building square footage, indicate whether the square footage is new, renovation, or both.
d. Does the cost of renovation exceed 25% of the current value of the property?
Select from the drop down list.
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d.1. What is the current property value?
Determine based on assessed or appraised value. What is the total project cost for the renovations?
Please provide both amounts in your response.
e. Does this project meet the HPCP criteria?
If you answered "yes" to questions a; b c, and d, then your project meets the HPCP applicability
criteria. Complete the HPCP registration form and preliminary checklist and upload below. (See DOLA's
HPCP web page for registration and checklist form.)
e0'1 HPCP registration form and checklist
If you answered yes above, please upload the HPCP registration and checklist form below.
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f. Third party verification
Have you included any additional costs in this grant application for third party verification to comply with the
High Performance Certification Program?
f.1 Third party verification cost
If you answered yes above, please specify the estimated cost for third participation
verification /certification
f.2 Third party verification resources
Will you need assistance locating resources, third party consultants, or technical assistance for HPCP third
party verification requirements, preparing cost estimates, or otherwise complying with the HPCP?
f.2.1 Third party verification resources required
If you answered yes above, please describe the type of resource identification assistance you need.
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L. TABOR COMPLIANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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a. Voter authorization
Does the applicant jurisdiction have voter authorization to receive and expend state grants without regard to
TABOR spending Uirnitations?
No
a.1 If yes, please explain
(word limit: 500 characters)
Weld County has a high enough TABOR revenue limit to accept the funds and stilt be under the TABOR
revenue limit.
b. State severance funds
If the applicant jurisdiction receives a grant with State Severance funds, will the local government exceed the
TABOR limit and force a citizen property tax rebate?
No
b.1 If yes, please explain
(word limit: 500 characters)
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c. TABOR refunds
No
c.1 If yes, please explain
d. Has the applicant sought voter approval to keep revenues above fiscal spending limits?
No
d.1 If yes, please explain
(word limit: 500 characters)
N/A
e. Spending limits
Are there any limitations to the voter approved revenues? (e.g., Can revenues only be spent on taw
enforcement or roads?)
Y
e. 1 If yes, please explain
(word limit: 2,500 characters)
All Weld County ad valorem tax levies for county purposes, when applied to the total valuation for
assessment of the County, shall be reduced so as to prohibit the levying of a greater amount of tax
revenue than was levied from ad valorem taxation in the preceding year plus five percent (5%) except to
provide for the payment of bonds and interest thereon.
f. Enterprise status
If the applicant jurisdiction is classified as an enterprise under TABOR, wilt acceptance of a state grant affect
this status?
No
f. 1 Explain
(word limit: 2,500 characters)
M. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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Indicate below whether any of the proposed project activities:
a. Will be undertaken in flood hazard areas?
N
a.1 List flood plain maps/studies reviewed.. Describe alternatives considered.
(word limit: 1,000 characters)
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b. Will affect historical, archaeological, or cultural resources or be in a geological hazard area?
Select from the drop down menu.
N
b.1 If yes, describe alternatives considered and mitigation proposed.
(word limit: 1,000 characters)
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c. Address any other public health or safety related concerns not previously identified
Select from the drop down menu
N
c.1 If yes, please explain.
(word Limit: 1,000 characters)
This project will improve public health air quality by eliminating fugitive dust particulate matter.
N. OFFICIAL BOARD ACTION
a. Date of official board action
Enter the date this project was approved for submission by the board
03/27/2019
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2. Financial Information (Current Year): 2019
In the column below labeled "Applicant" provide the financial information for the municipality, county, school district or special district directly
benefiting from the application. In the columns below labeled "Entity", provide the financial information for any public entities on whose behalf the
application is being submitted ;if applicable).
Complete items "a through k" for ALL project types:
Lead
Applicant
Co -applicant
Co -applicant
a. Assessed Valuation (AV) Year: Most Recent
$11,540,042,396
b. Total Mill Levy
15.038
c. Property Tax Revenue Generated
(mill levy x AV / 1,000)
$173'539'157
d. Sales Tax (Rate/Estimated Annual Revenue)
0% / $0.00
% / $
% / $
e. General Fund Budgeted Revenue
$136,189,246
f. General Fund Budgeted Expenditures
$136,183,953
g. General Fund Balance as of December 31st of
the previous year General Fund Balance:
$30,982,358
Portion of General Fund which is Unassigned ^^
(meets the definition identified in the GASB
h. statement below)
$14,000,000
i. Total Budgeted Revenue (All Funds)*
$337,849,158
j. Total Budgeted Expenditures (All Funds)*
$315,256,967
k. Total Fund Balance (All Funds)*
$92,690,000
I. Total Outstanding Debt (All Funds)**
$0.00
* Sum of General Fund and all Special or Enterprise Funds
** Include the total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificate of participation and any other debt instruments).
^^Unassigned fund balance - Amounts that are available for any purpose; these amounts are reported only in the general fund and have not been committed by
resolution, ordinance or contract and have not been budgeted for an intended purpose.
(Click this link to locate GASB Fund Balance definitions)
For projects to be managed through a Special Fund other than the General Fund (e.g.
Fund) or managed through an Enterprise Fund (e.g. water, sewer, county airport),
County Road and Bridge
complete items "k through o":
Complete items "I through p" for ALL project types:
Identify the relevant Special Fund or Enterprise Fund:
Public Works Fund
Fund
Fund
m. Special or Enterprise Fund Budgeted Revenue
$63,790,797
$
$
n. Special or Enterprise Fund Budgeted Expenditures
$63,100,278
$
$
o. Special or Enterprise Fund Outstanding Debt**
$0.00
$
$
p. Special Fund Mill Levy (if applicable)
1.647
$
$
q. Special or Enterprise Fund Balance as of December
31St of the previous year
$45,000,000
$
$
For Water and Sewer Project Only complete items "q through s":
Complete items "q through s" for ALL project types:
Water
Sewer
r. Tap Fee
$
$
s. Average Monthly User Charge
(Divide sum of annual (commercial and residential) revenues by 12 and
then divide by the number of total taps served.)
NOTE: Commercial and Residential Combined
$
$
t. Number of total Taps Served by Applicant
** Include the total outstanding liability from all multi -year debt obligations (lease purchase agreements, certificate of participation and any other debt
instruments
C. PROJECT BUDGET. List expenditures and sources of revenue for the project. The totals on each side of the ledger must equal.
Expenditures
Sources of
(Dollar for Dollar
circumstance warrants
Revenue
Cash Match is Required, unless financial
a reduction)
Funding
Committed
List Budget
equipment
Line Items (Examples:
items, etc.)
Line Item Expenditures
architect, engineering, construction,
Line Item Costs
, List
documentable
Total
the sources
revenue
of matching
in -kind contribution.
must equal
funds and indicate either cash or
total expenditures
List
next
line
Yes or No
to each
item
Cash In
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(WCR
WCR 28 & WCR 41 FDR Improvements
28 from WCR 39 to WCR 41
WCR 41 from WCR 28 to WCR 26)
&
Energy/Mineral Impact Fund Grant
Request
$200,000
Yes
Cement
$ 80,668
*Energy/Mineral Impact Fund Loan
Request (If applicable)
No
HMA (PG
64-28) (5") (26' width)
$177,365
HMA (PG 64-22) (5") (26' width)
$225,364 I
Weld County Cash
$283,397
Yes
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TOTAL
$483,397
TOTAL
$483,397
$
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RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ENERGY AND MINERAL IMPACT ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM GRANT FOR COUNTY ROADS 28 AND 41 IMPROVEMENTS (APRIL
CYCLE -TIER I) AND AUTHORIZE ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with an Application for Energy and Mineral
Impact Assistance Program Grant for County Roads 28 and 41 Improvements (April Cycle -Tier I)
from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners
of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of
Local Affairs, commencing upon full execution, with further terms and conditions being as stated
in said application, and
WHEREAS, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said application, a copy
of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Application for Energy and Mineral Impact Assistance Program Grant
for County Roads 28 and 41 Improvements (April Cycle -Tier I) from the County of Weld, State of
Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the
Department of Public Works, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, be and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Department of Public Works, be, and
hereby is, authorized to submit electronically.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 27th day of March, A.D., 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
Deputy Clerk'o the Boa
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Date of signature: 3/21/IR
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2019-1238
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: March 26, 2019
FROM: Stacey Swanson, Budget/Finance Manager
SUBJECT: DOLA Application — 2019 April Cycle
In accordance with the work session held on March 1R, 2n19 Public Works is requesting
the Commissioners submit two energy and mineral impact grants to the Department of
Local Affairs (DOLA) on April 1, 2019.
The first grant request is for a Tier 1-$200,000 application for improving WCR 28 from
WCR 39 to WCR 41 -AND- WCR 41 from WCR 28 to WCR 26 with full depth reclamation
(FDR). If awarded, Public Works would use this money to purchase cement treated base
(CTB) and asphalt materials which our crews could use to pave approximately 2 miles of
road. Pursuant to funding, this HARP project is anticipated to begin in the summer/fall of
2019.
The second grant request is for a Tier 2 -$1,000,000 application for improving WCR 29
from WCR 90 to WCR 100 in Nunn, from gravel to a paved road. This is phase II of the
WCR 29 improvement project. If awarded, this grant would be contracted for
approximately five miles of road to be constructed during the late winter/early spring
months of 2020.
Staff recommends authorization of signature on the DOLA applications. I am available at
your convenience to further discuss this matter.
2019-1238
Updated 10.20.2017
APPLICATION SU INSTRUCTIO1S
AND
OFFICIAL BOARD ACTIN TE (REQUIRED)
Application and attachments must be submitted electronically in
WORD .DOC (Preferred) or .PDF Format (Unsecured) to:
ImpactGrantsstate.c*.us
Please Cc your DOLA Regional Manager all documents as well to ensure receipt.
In eail subject line include: Applicant L cal Government name and Tier for which you are applying
-example- Subject: Springfield County EIAF Grant Request, Tier 1
N T E: Please do not submit a scanned application (scanned attachments yak).
(If you are unable to submit electronically please contact your DOLA Regional Manager)
For any questions related to the electronic submission process, please call Leah Smith @ 303.864.7757
Attachments List (Check and submit the following documents, if applicable):
® Preliminary Engineering Reports
Architectural Drawings
® Cost Estimates X
® Detailed Budget
Map showing location of the project X
® Attorney's TABOR decision
® HPCP Registration, modification
Or Waiver Form
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Official Board n taken on
March 25, 2019
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Submission of this form indicates official action by the applica
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New Question #1: Please describe how your project directly or indirectly addresses the Governor's key
issues.
Our CR 29 project directly addresses the Governor's first two goals of Economy and Environment &
Renewables.
Weld County's Smart Energy Program aligns with Governor Polis' goals by utilizing natural gas as a
transportation fuel. Weld County is one of the top natural gas producing county's in the State, so it
makes perfect sense to utilize this resource for not only power plants that serve the electric grid, but for
transportation. Weld County will be using liquified natural gas (LNG) trucks to construct the road
improvements. Natural gas is a cheaper, greener, and more efficient fuel alternative. Natural gas as a
transportation fuel eliminates 100% of particulate emissions and reduces greenhouse gases by 30%. In
addition, one LNG truck is the air quality equivalent of removing 325 cars off the road. Weld County will
also be using dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) tandem dump trucks as part of this construction
project. This project directly addresses the Governor's Environment & Renewable goals by improving air
quality emissions with a renewable resource, while supporting the Weld County Smart Energy Plan
which has been in place since 2010.
The WCR 29 project also directly aligns with the Governor's Economy Goal. Weld County also supports
fostering an economy that truly works for everyone. Weld County is proud of our diverse economy,
which includes agriculture and farming. By improving the WCR 29 corridor, you are supporting our Right
to Farm — Agriculture in Weld County.
Weld County is an agricultural empire of 2.5 million acres of which 75% is devoted to farming and raising
livestock. Weld County is Colorado's leading producer of beef cattle, grain, sugar beets, and is the state's
leading dairy producer. Weld is the richest agricultural county in the United States east of the Rocky
Mountains, leads the state in the value of agricultural products sold, and is typically in the top ten
richest overall nationally.
There are over 3,000 farms in Weld County. Over 20% of the farms have annual sales in excess of
$100,000. In total, Weld's agricultural products annually create over $1 billion of market value.
Fertile fields of green can be found in every part of the County. Every year over 875,000 acres of
cropland are planted. Of the 875,000 acres, over 300,000 acres is planted with irrigated crops annually.
Also, the county's ideal climate, ready feed availability, and quality water make it an ideal dairy county.
Weld County is now the 21st largest dairy county in the nation and is expected to increase production in
the coming years.
The WCR 29 project supports our rich tradition of farming and ranching by improving this corridor for
nearby dairies and farms. In addition, this project wisely utilizes our citizen's taxes by county staff
performing the work, but most importantly it provides a safer travel to and from school for children.
New Question #2: What specific outcome will your project achieve?
For Tier II project: CR 29 90/100 road improvement project
By paving WCR 29 from WCR 90-WCR 100, this parallel arterial corridor provides a more resilient
transportation roadway network to US 85. By improving the functional integrity of the corridor, you also
save fuel and emissions by shortening oil & gas truck routes in half and bypassing two municipalities.
This reduction in travel, emissions, and fuel will decrease impact on local roads, reduce truck traffic
through towns, significantly improve air quality by reducing particulate emission matter generated from
fugitive dust, and provide safer routes for local school districts, first responders and the community. This
improvement feeds into an overall corridor connection and will reduce truck traffic through two
municipalities in half by December 2020.
For Tier I project: CR 28 & CR 41 road improvement project
By providing an innovative technology (Full Depth Reconstruction using Cement -treated Base) at the
subgrade level of the road base and recycling the current asphalt directly back into the road, this project
will result in a safe, reinforced roadway that will last for 20+ years. With ever-increasing residential and
industry growth in this area of Weld County, this improved route provides safety & longevity for all
vehicles, including farm, ranch and dairy equipment, emergency responder vehicles, public and school
buses, businesses and residents. By 2029 and 2034 the reconstructed road will still be wearing well and
keeping up with increased traffic use.
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