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RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG) APPLICATION FOR
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board has been presented with a Community Services Block Grant
(CSBG) Application for Discretionary Funds 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
Human Services, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government,
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 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Application for Discretionary
Funds 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 Human Services, to the Colorado
Department of Local Affairs, Division of Local Government, be, and hereby is, approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 18th day of July, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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PRIVILEGED. AND CONFIDENTIAL
MEMORANDUM
DATE: July 10, 2018
TO: Board of County Commissioners — Pass -Around
FR: Judy A. Griego, Director, Human Services
RE: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Application for Discretionary Funds
Please review and indicate if you would like a work session prior to placing this item on the
Board's agenda.
Request Board Approval of the Departments' Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Application for Discretionary Funds. The Department is seeking discretionary funds through
the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) has
announced an opportunity to apply for funds that were returned by CSBG grantees in Colorado
that were unable to spend their allocation. The Department is applying for a one-time allocation
of $52,549, to assist with the installation of showers at the new community Housing Navigation
Center (HNC). Currently the HNC does not have showers, nor are there any community showers
in Weld County. The HNC is the result of a collaborative effort between various community
agencies to address the needs of area homeless.
If awarded, these funds must be expended by September 30, 2018.
I do not recommend a Work Session. I recommend approval and submission of this. Application.
Sean P. Conway
Julie A. Cozad
Mike Freeman.
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro -Tern
Steve Moreno, Chair
Approve Schedule
Recommendation Work Session
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Other/Comments:
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COLORADO
Department of Local Affairs
COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT (CSBG)
Discretionary Grants Program
For more information:
CSBG Program
1313 Sherman St, Room 521
Denver, CO 80203
303-864-7200
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Summary of Discretionary Program
The Department of Local Affairs distributes up to 5% of the annual allocated funds for the
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for discretionary grants, in compliance with the CSBG
Act. Each year, initial discretionary investments fulfill annual commitments in the CSBG
program to:
• Fulfill an annual contract with the Colorado Community Action Association to:
Provide training and technical assistance for the federal organizational
standards, ROMA Next Generation and other special projects undertaken by the
CSBG network as a whole.
Provide scholarships to national, regional or local training events related to
CSBG and community action.
• Support leadership counties providing fiscal and administrative oversight for paired or
multi -county service agencies. This is defined in policies and procedures as:
10% of total allocation up to a $10,000 limit for an agency serving three or
more counties
5% of total allocation up to a $5,000 limit for an agency serving two counties
In addition, current CSBG grantees may apply for discretionary funds to:
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assessment,
of p4n�fntnr-�rnn t of policies arid r�rnrrnli �r�r data Fr riiirnn 1 -' inni ir^ir customer
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assess i ICi IL, devet J�JI i ICnL VI polIc es aI id iD ocedul CJ, LJaLa LI acki ice/ aI IaLy )I), cusLoI I ICI
service surveys, strategic planning or other areas of need as identified by the etigibte
entity
• Fund one-time needs not addressed in the grantee's primary scope of work such as the
purchase of a freezer for a food program or tablets for a customer service portal.
Other uses of discretionary funds:
• At times, the program may allocate, with approval of the executive director of the
Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), discretionary funds to support additional
worthwhile projects that meet the federal objectives of the program and serve
Coloradoans living at 125% Federal Poverty Level or below.
Submission Instructions
Complete the application summary, project information, budget and certification included in
this package, Applications that are incomplete or missing information will not be given first
priority for contract preparation and will be returned for correction.
Applications may be submitted at any time but most awards are granted in January -March
of each year.
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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Discretionary Application
(Applications Must Be Typewritten)
A. SUMMARY INFORMATION
1. Name/Title of Proposed Project: Community Navigation Center & Cold Weather Shelter
2. Applicant/Agency: Weld County Human Services
3. Responsible Administrator (authorized to sign contract) for the Application:
Name: Judy Griego Title: Director
Mailing Address: PO Box A Phone: 970-400-6510
City/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 Fax: 970-353-5215
E-mail Address: griego
aweldgov. com
4. Designated Contact Person (will receive all mailings) for the Application:
Name: Karin Crandall Title: Family Resource Mgr
Mailing Address: PO Box A Phone: 970-400-6637
City/Zip: Greeley, CO 80632 Fax: 970-353-5215
E-mail Address: crandakk@weldgov.com
5. Amount of CSBG Discretionary Funds requested: $ 18,328
6. Would this project move forward if only partial funds are available? x Yes No
7. Brief Project Description (1-2 sentences that can serve as a scope of work for the
project):
United Way of Weld County has partnered with several community agencies to open a
Housing Navigation Center (HNC) for people experiencing homelessness that will also be
used as a cold weather emergency shelter during the cold weather months. The HNC
needs showers for men and women. Currently there are not community showers in Weld
County where homeless individuals can be referred to shower.
B. PROJECT INFORMATION
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1. Describe the project you are requesting funds for and the need for the project.
The most recent Weld County Point -in -Time Counts have included 85+ people living out of
doors or in a place not suitable for human habitation During the 2016-2017 cold weather center
season, 369 unduplicated individuals stayed at the Weld County cold weather shelter, which
was hosted at a former American Legion building During the 2017-2018 season, 363 duplicated
individuals stayed at the shelter which was hosted at the current HNC location
The Weld County HNC is being founded to help those experiencing homelessness to regain
housing and to prevent those at -risk of homelessness from losing housing Co -located with
other nonprofits including North Colorado Health Alliance. Immigrant and Refugee Center of
Northern Colorado, and Sunrise Community Health Monfort Family Clinic (a federally funded
community health center), the HNC 1) diverts people from homelessness by helping them return
back to support networks and avoid the homeless services system 2) assists people in getting
back into permanent housing as quickly as possible. 3) helps people maintain their housing with
supportive services. 4) connects those experiencing homelessness with mental/physical health
care, non -emergency shelter, and other long-term resources: 5) provides essential services to
help people survive homelessness (overnight cold weather shelter. shower. laundry. mail
collection etc ) and 6) offers space to numerous homeless serving providers to connect with
those they serve. In the next year, the Housing Navigation Center is expected to serve over 500
nousenoias.
$53.000 is the approximate cost to renovate the HNC and make it suitable for ongoing HNC
activities This includes refinishing the floors and installing laundry farilit!es and showers The
requested CSRO funds would be used to install
Two shower stalls in existing bathroom
• One ADA complaint stall in the men's restroom
• One ADA complaint stall in the women s restroom
• Added floor drain in each restroom
• Timer control for each shower
2. What Federal Objective(s) does the project address? Mark all that apply
Employment
Education/Cognitive Development
Income. Infrastructure, and Asset Building
Housing
n Health Social/Behavioral Development (Nutrition)
Civic Engagement and Community Involvement
Services Supporting Multiple Domains
Linkages
Agency Capacity Building
3. How does this project serve people living at 125% Federal Poverty Level or below?
This project will serve our homeless population
4 How will the success of this project be measured?
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Overall goals of the HNC are to assist people back into housing as quickly as possible and
provide a seasonal cold weather shelteras needed
Performance measures include 1) increase the number of those experiencing
homelessness served back into housing within 30 days of an incidence of homelessness 2)
target/connect with individuals who have experienced chronic homelessness to re-enter
housing. receive needed supports and re-enter the workforce: 3) identify/catalog and
maintain a county -wide data base of affordable housing options for use by the homeless
serving system; 4) assist in implementing. operating and maintaining the Larimer/VVeld
Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System on behalf of Weld County service
providers, 5) provide in-depth employment assistance to homeless individuals to increase
the likelihood of getting/keeping employment. Baseline data is being gathered against which
performance will be further measured.
5. What is the timeline for implementation and completion of this project?
The navigation center is scheduled to open no later than August 1. 2018. As soon as funds
are acquired to complete the additional projects they will be scheduled and completed
6. What other community partners are involved in this project?
United Way of Weld County. Catholic Charities. Guadalupe Shelter
Greeley Transitional House, North Range Behavioral Health
Sunrise Health Monfort Family Clinic. City of Greeley and Volunteers of America.
7. What is your plan to sustain this project after the completion of this award?
Funds have already been acquired to pay the rent for 3 years at the current location. United
Way of Weld County is committed to fundraising efforts to maintain operations In prior years
the cold weather shelter has been funded through grants from Christ Community Church, City of
Greeley (CDBG) Emergency Food and Shelter Program. Great Western Bank. Northern
Colorado Medical Center, Inc St. Patrick's Presbyterian Church. UCHealth and others
C. BUDGET
Expenses
the
of
this
program
lines
project
as
expenses
needed
Please
add
that
are
Amount
requested
How was this
amount
calculated?
List
part
additional
2 Shower
Stalls
$18.328
Estimate
from contractor
Other
Direct
Renovation
Cost
$29.221
Estimate
from contractor
Contingency
$5,000
TOTAL
Expenses:
$52.549
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Department )t Local Attain;
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Revenue
List
that
and
contribution.
available.
the
are
indicate
sources
committed
indicate
either
If
no
of
other
N/A.
additional
to
cash
this
or
funds
project
in
-kind
funds
are
Amount
committed
Cash
I
or In
-Kind
Christ
Community
Church
$5.000
United
Way of
Weld
County
$29,221
Cash
-Annual
Fundraising
Campaign
Revenue:
$34.221
TOTAL
(Revenue
L
TOTAL
Shor
fa1i
Amount
)
Expenses
Needed
=
$18,328
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D. CERTIFICATION
To the best of my knowledge and belief the statements and data in this application are true and
correct.
Signature, Responsible Administrator
Name (typed or printed) Steve Moreno
Title Chair, Board of Weld County Commissioners
Date
JUL 1 8
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Thank you for your application!
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