HomeMy WebLinkAbout20151513.tiff RESOLUTION
RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR
COUNTY MATCH HMGP - STREAM GAUGE (FEMA) 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 Development Block Grant
for County Match HMGP — Stream Gauge (FEMA) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado,
by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, to the Colorado
Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management,
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 Development Block Grant Application for County
Match HMGP — Stream Gauge (FEMA) from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and
through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, to the Colorado Department of
Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management, be, and hereby is,
approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized
to sign said application.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR COUNTY MATCH
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 27th day of May, A.D., 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
, WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: doceAdAi G Xido;ok EXCUSED
Barbara Kirkmeyer, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board (�
Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem
BY:
De Clerk to the Beard
L \Sean P. Conway
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County Attorney �Ii � EXCUSED
W9;Date of signature: r Steve Moreno
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Colorado Division of Homeland Security Grant NOI / Application
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Emergency Management CDBG- DR Recover Colorado
Infrastructure Program
THIS SECTION FOR STATE USE ONLY
DHSEM Identification Number: Colorado Point of Contact:
CDBG-DR Program Manager
Date NOI (Part A) Received: Colorado DHSEM
9195 East Mineral Avenue, Suite 200
Date Application (Part B) Received: Centennial, Colorado 80112
Office: 720.852.6713
Date Next Steps Letter Transmitted: Fax: 720.852.6750
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PART A - NOI :
PROJECT OVERVIEW
1 . Applicant Legal Name: Weld County. Colorado
2. Applicant
✓ Local Government Private Non-Profit (Attach copy of 501c3, if applicable)
Type:
3. Project Title: County Match HMGP Projects - Stream Gauges
4. Proposed Project Total Cost: $192,018.00
CDBG-DR-I Request: $24.002.25
5. Certifications:
The undersigned assures fulfillment of all requirements of the CDBG-DR Recover Colorado Infrastructure Program as
contained in the program guidelines and that all information contained herein is true and correct to the best of my
knowledge. The governing body of the applicant has duly authorized the document, commits to the non-Federal and State
share identified in the Budget, and hereby applies for the assistance documented in this application. Also, the applicant
understands that the project may proceed ONLY AFTER a GRANT AGREEEMENT is approved.
Mike Freeman , Pro-Tem Weld County Commissioner (970) 356 4000
Typed Name of Authorized Applicant Agent f(tie Telephone Number
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Signature of Authorized Applicant Agent Date Signed
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PART A - NOI : APPLICANT INFORMATION
1 . Applicant Legal Name: Weld County. Colorado
2. FIPS Code: 123 DUNS Number: 07575-7955
3. U.S. Congressional District: 4th Congressman Name:
4. State Senatorial District: 1 Senator Name: Mr. Cory Gardner
5. State Legislative District: 50 Representative Name: Mr. Ken Buck
6. Primary Point of Contact:
The Primary Point of Contact is the person responsible for coordinating the implementation of this proposal, if approval is
granted.
Ms. . \lr. 0 Mrs. . First Name: Roy Last Name: Rudisill
Title: Director Organization: Weld County Office of Emergency Managemc
Street Address: 1 150 O Street
City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631
Telephone: liru ).3ud Fax: (yf (J)iib- / a Mobile: y /U , 38 - -U E-mail Address: rrudisill(a�co.weld .co
7. Alternate Point of Contact:
The Alternate Point of Contact is the person that can address questions or concerns in the Primary Point of Contact's
absence.
Ms. ✓ Mr. II MIs.n First Name: Barb I .asl Nana: Connolly
Title: Controller organization: Weld County Accountina
Street Address: 1150 O Street
City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631
Telephone: (y / u ),545 I , \ : kJ / U )OOO r 6 Mobile: E-mail Address: bconnolly(a7co .weld .
8. Application Prepared by :
Ms. Il. \ir. ✓ Mrs First Name: Kyle I .astName: Jones
Title: Planner Organization: ARCADIS US
Street Address:
City: Tallahassf State: FL Lip Code: 32309
Telephone: ( bbo)b l x: Mobile: (225 ;
2U2-i E-mail Address: kyle . iones(a arcadis-
9. Authorized Applicant Agent:
Ms. 0 MAI Mrs. . First Name: Barbara Last Name: Kirkmeyer
Title: CommiSSi' Organization: Weld County
Street Address: 1150 O Street, P . O. Box 758
City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631
Telephone: ly r u)iOd F; x: Mobile: E-mail Address: bkirkmeyer(cr�co . welt
The Authorized Applicant Agent MUST be the chief executive officer, mayor, etc. This person must be able to sign
contracts, authorize funding allocations or payments, etc.
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PART A - NOI : PROJECT DESCRIPTION & NATIONAL OBJECTIVES MET
1. Project — Eligible Activity Description:
Describe the proposed project. Explain how the proposed project will address recovery and/or resilience needs in your
community either independently or as part of a larger project. Include a description of the desired outcome and the
recovery objective(s) to be achieved. This narrative should describe the CDBG-DR Eligible Activity.
In an effort to focus on resiliency planning from the severe storms, and minimize risk to the
general public, Weld County is requesting that CDBG funds be applied to the local HMGP
match for 9 Stream Gauge Monitoring Site Locations throughout the county . These projects
that are identified would serve a substantial portion of the LMI population throughout Weld
County and the surrounding areas and would have a long-lasting impact on the community.
The Stream Gauge Monitoring Project will provide a real-time assessment for the level and
hazardous conditions along County streams and rivers and how it could potentially impact
roadway conditions, which will enable County Officials to ensure proactive safety measures
for the community.
2. Site / Physical Location: Describe the area(s) affected/protected by this project, including location by complete street
address and longitude and latitude (coordinates in decimal degrees).
See Attached . The Lat/Long coordinates that are provided depict the proposed site
locations as identified in the supporting documentation for each project. However; the area
affected encompasses a much broader area of Weld County, as nearly the entire County
3. Population Served: Briefly describe the demographics of the population served or protected by this project. Include
the percent of the overall community population benefiting from this project. Explain your response.
An estimated 90% of the community would benefit from the proposed 3 HMGP Match
Projects. This NOI Application would have a significant impact on nearly the entire County
and demographic area with the permanent generator locations, stream gauge monitoring
system and the public outreach materials . The population benefiting from this Project will
include an LMI level population percentage that will be directly or indirectly impacted
through this project . The breakdown of the Weld County demographic data is as follows:
White : 67 .6% , Hispanic: 28 . 3% , Other: 1 .6% , Asian : 1 . 3% , Black : 0 . 8% , Native American :
0.4% . We d County consis_s of 993 ' 7 househo ds with a median househo d income of
4. Priority of this Project: If you are submitting more than one CDBG-DR Infrastructure NOI, what is the relative
priority of this project? Please indicate the priority as: Priority # of## Projects Submitted.
Priority 28 of 36 Projects Submitted .
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PART A - NOI : CDBG-DR FUNDING QUALIFICATIONS
Community Development Block Grant — Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding can be approved for a project in which
ALL of the following requirements are met The physical location of the activity must be within a county listed in Table 1 of
the program Recover Colorado Infrastructure Grant Program Guidelines (Guidelines).
1. Connection to Disarm Recovery
CDBG's Disaster Recovery funds must be used for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery,
restoration of infrastructure and housing, economic revitalization, and mitigation from future damages.. The activity
must show a direct link to damages received during one or more of the events listed in Table 1 of the Guidelines. Please
provide a brief explanation of how the proposed acquisition activity: (1) was a result of the disaster event; (2) will
restore infrastructure or revitalize the economy; or will (3) mitigate future damages.
During the incident period of September 11 , 2013 to September 30 , 2013 , Weld County,
Colorado received heavy rainfall , severe flooding and debris in the creeks , streams and
rivers which caused significant damage county-wide . This NOI Application for the Local
HMGP Match request addresses additional proactive emergency-measures by Weld
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2. Compliance with National Objectives
State recipients receiving allocations under the CDBG-DR program must certify that their projected use of funds
will ensure, and maintain evidence, that each of its activities assisted with CDBG-DR funds meets at least one of
the three National Objectives.
a) Which of the National Objectives are met by proposed project?
./ Will benefit low and moderate income (LMI) persons; or
IWill aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or
I Is an Urgent Need in which meet community development needs having a particular urgency because
existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community where
other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
b) How will the proposed project meet the above checked National Objective(s).
See attached LMI data for the Project.
In addition to the LMI data attached , the State of Colorado (according to ACS
2008-2012 5Y ) lists Weld County at a 41 . 0% LMI . In reviewing the data for this
Proposed Project NOI-Application , the projects combined LMI average was 38. 0% .
However, this percentage does not accurately capture the total number of service areas
that are either directly or indirectly impacted by the HMGP Match Projects. That
percentage should not be the determining factor in this project being awarded CDBG
match funding because the identified projects span across multiple tracts/sections of
LMI Service Areas, therefore attributing to multiple accessibility issues/locations . It is
believed that the service area for Project Site Locations would benefit multiple LMI tract
sections and thus a higher weighted percentage of at least 50% should be noted for
these projects due to Nature and Location of the activity that was completed and also
the accessibility for the Site Locations that would benefit the surrounding service areas
of Weld County.
The LMI Data is broken down into 4 categories :
1 . ) Low Income Persons
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3. Compliance with the primary objective. As indicated in the Guidelines: "A proposed project's benefits to LMI
persons will be an important factor in evaluating potential infrastructure projects. A total of 20% of the Recover
Colorado Infrastructure project funding must benefit LMI persons. Due to the very low percentage of LMI projects
submitted in the first round of infrastructure funding, it is estimated that approximately 25% to 30% of the funding
available in this second allocation must meet the LMI requirement to make up for the deficit."
This section does not need to be completed if the project does not meet this National Objective.
The primary objective for using CDBG Disaster Recovery funds is benefitting, by at least 51 percent, persons of low and
moderate income. The following section provides the information necessary to complete this requirement.
a) Is the proposed activity: jurisdiction wide specified target area
If you checked specified target area, which data source was used? (Note: select the smallest unit of Census data that
encompasses your proposed target area.)
b) Enter the number of households involved in the proposed project. 99, 317
c) In the space below, describe how the applicant will comply with the requirement that at least 51 percent of CDBG-DR
dollars will principally benefit low- and moderate-income households and persons.
Weld County will comply with the 51 % requirement due to the fact that the Proposed
Projects associated under this NOI Project for the HMGP County Match are targeted to
areas of the county that qualify, collectively, as LMI , based upon service areas and
d) Enter the number of households within each income category expected to benefit from the proposed project.
Incomes above 80% of the County Median 200
Incomes above 50% and up to 80% of the County Median 465
Incomes at or below 50% of the County Median 805
e) Which type of income was used to determine the above? (Check only one)
As determined by the American Community Survey (Public Facilities projects)
Annual income as defined for Public Housing and Section 8
Annual income as reported under the Census long form
Adjusted gross income as defined for reporting under IRS
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PART A - NOI: COMPREHENSIVE RISK ANALYSIS INFORMATION
1. Community Hazards Review: Please list and briefly describe in rank order of importance the natural or man-made
hazards in your (the Applicant's) service area.
The hazards identified within this Project for the HMGP County Match would be ranked in
the following manner: Flood , Tornadoes/Severe Weather and Drought/Wildfires
These hazards have historically caused significant damage and pose a severe risk to the
community . In particular, the flooding event during the designated incident period for
FEMA-DR 4145 caused severe damage county-wide and has a direct impact on this
proposed project that is being requested to be applied towards the local 12 . 5% CDBG
match .
2. High Risk Hazards Addressed by the Project:
Describe how, and the degree to which, the proposed project mitigates high risk hazards. Include damage history, source
and type of problem, frequency of event(s), and severity of damage information, if available.
Hazard I
Flooding caused the most severe damage to Weld County during the designated incident
period and the proposed Project would address and mitigate against severe flood damage
to Weld County . The Stream Gauge Monitoring System and its 9 site locations would
mitigate against future flooding notifications that are made to the public by providing
real-time & accurate stream/river data . As identified in the 2009 Regional Hazard Mitigation
Plan , Weld County alone experienced over 25 significant flooding related incidents have
occurred since 1950 and that trend will only continue to increase, which is why funding from
CDBG for these 3 HMGP Local match projects is so important to Weld County.
Hazard 2
Tornadoes (and severe weather) also cause a severe issue for the County and its planing
efforts . The proposed HMGP Local Match project would mitigate this type of hazard .
During the majority of tornado events , rainfall levels can inundate local rivers , creeks and
streams , which is why the stream gauge locations would be such a critical asset to have to
provide the County with real-time data during the storm . As identified in the 2009 Regional
Hazard Mitigation Plan , since 1950, Weld County alone experienced over 100 tornadoes
( F1 or greater) and over 231 funnel clouds (Any size ) . This hazard poses a dangerous
threat to the community,which is why funding from CDBG for this HMGP Local match
project is so important to Weld County. o
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Ilazard 3
There have been numerous wildfires in the planning area sparked by human causes
(campfires, discarded cigarette butts, arson , etc. ) and from lightning , as well as fires caused
by sparks from rail cars . Events are generally limited in size but cause property damage to
fields . The potential for interface between wild lands and urban areas (the WUI ) is growing
as the county increases in population . Drought conditions can be attributed to the wildfires
and the dry landscape that makes the county vulnerable to this hazard . During the drought
conditions, river levels would be impacted and Local Officials would be able to account for
that data in real-time and take the necessary precautions or actions b/c of the monitoring
system that would be in place . As identified in the 2009 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan ,
Note: If your proposed project addresses more than three Hazards, please provide that information as an
attachment.
3. Elimination of Risk: Does the proposed project result in the elimination of a hazard from your (the Applicant's) service
area? If so, please describe. If not, please estimate the degree to which this project will mitigate the risk from the hazards
identi fled in Item #2.
The Proposed HMGP Local Match Project does not completely eliminate the hazards
identified from the service area(s) . These types of hazards that occurred in Weld County
and throughout Colorado are truly an act of mother nature and the County is as prepared as
it could be, but the severity/duration of these types of hazards is often of an unprecedented
nature . Weld County cannot eliminate the risk of future flooding , tornadoes/severe weather,
wildfires/drought, but Local Officials would utilize the benefits from the proposed projects to
mitigate against future losses and educate the community for future incidents .
4. Environmental Quality Improvements: Does the proposed project result in an improvement in the quality of the natural
environment in your (the Applicant's) service area? If so, please describe.
N/A for the type of Proposed Project for the HMGP Local Match .
5. Climate Change Improvements: Does the proposed project reduce or ameliorate a projected impact of climate change
in Colorado? If so, please briefly describe the benefit of the project.
There are no projected impacts to climate changes as a result of the Proposed Projects.
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6. Community Process: Does the proposed project include a community planning or involvement process that increases
community resiliency? If so, please briefly describe the process.
This Proposed Project was initiated by County Officials in an effort to achieve resiliency
from the severe storms and also to minimize risk to the community . This project utilizing the
County Match for HMGP will benefit essentially all citizens of Weld County as stated above .
These projects will have a direct correlation to faster response/recovery times and will
provide real-time stream gauge monitoring for the community's safety. These Projects will
significantly increase resiliency efforts county-wide and will promote a safer community .
7. Reduction in the Costs of Future Response or Recovery: Will the proposed project result in a reduction in the cost
of response or recovery from an incident occurring due to one or more of the hazards identified in Item # 1 or #2? If so,
please briefly describe how response or recovery costs will be reduced.
Yes; this project is being proposed to reduce costs related response and recovery efforts
due to the hazards identified above . The Stream Gauge Monitoring System would reduce
the cost of response as well b/c Weld County Officials would have accurate real-time data
on hand and would not have to expend an abundant # of man-hours identifying the current
stream levels or the potential impacts the levels had to the community .
8. Floodplain/Floodway/Substantially Damaged Properties: Does the proposed project include a property or
properties located in a floodway or floodplain; or not located in a regulatory floodplain but which were substantially
damaged or have a history of damage from at least two disaster events? If so, please identify those properties below.
No properties are included in the Proposed Project.
9. Mitigation Planning:
Does your community have a current FEMA approved multi-hazard mitigation plan? ✓ Yes \u
Location of proposed project in mitigation plan strategies: Page 139 Section/Part Mitigation Stra
Is the community a member of good standing with the National Flood Insurance Program? ti l c, No
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10. Community Plan Compliance: Does the proposed project comply with and/or address an issue recognized in key
community plans? Key plans include, but are not limited to: a Comprehensive Master Plan, a Stormwater Management Plan,
a Hazard Mitigation Plans, or key community codes. If so, please describe how the project integrates into the plan(s).
Yes; the Proposed Project complies with all local community plans and is in alignment with
both the current Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan but also the State DHSEM Plan through
identifying eligible and previously approved HMGP projects that are eligible for CDBG
funding to be applied towards the 12 . 5% local match . This project being covered under the
Weld County HMGP Local Match is covered under the 5% Initiative for HMGP and have
been previously approved across the county .
11. Environmental / Historic Preservation Issues: Please describe any significant environmental, historic, or cultural features
that may be affected by the project. Please also describe any features that may be improved by the project.
EHP Issues regarding the 9 stream gauge monitoring site locations will be addressed upon
grant approval . No adverse EHP issues are anticipated at this time with each of the
identified sites .
1 ?. Permitting: Please list the local, state, and federal permits that will be required to complete this project.
TBD and finalized upon Part B of the NOI Application .
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13. Community Resilience: Please describe how this project will increase the resilience of your community. As defined in the
Guidelines: "Resilience incorporates hazard mitigation and land use planning strategies; critical infrastructure, environmental
and cultural resource protection; and sustainability practices to reconstruct the built environment, and revitalize the economic,
social, and natural environments."
The proposed project identified in this NOI Application for the 12 .5% HMGP Local Match all
enable Weld County to incorporate hazard mitigation planning initiatives while focusing on
resiliency efforts after the severe flooding incident from FEMA-DR 4145 . This project allows
Weld County to provide protection for the community with real-time stream gauge
monitoring .
14. Maps
Please attach the following maps with the project site and structures marked on the map. Use SAME ID number as in
the Individual Property Worksheets.
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). If the FIRM for your area is not published, please attach a copy of the Flood
Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM).
City or county scale map (large enough to show the entire project area)
USGS 1 :24,000 topo map
Parcel Map (Tax Map, Property Identification Map, etc.)
Overview photographs. The photographs should be representative of the project area, including any relevant
streams, creeks, rivers, etc., and drainage areas which affect the project site of will be affected by the project.
15. Additional Comments (Optional): Enter any additional comments related to the proposed project's ability to reduce
hazard risk and increase community resiliency.
This proposed project will reduce the hazards and risk to the community and will increase
resiliency efforts by the proactive work from these 3 Projects. CDBG funds are being
requested to be applied to the local HMGP Match ( 12 . 5% ) for the identified projects .
Stream Gauge Monitoring :
The project scope of work consists of technologies and best practices that have been
recommended by Weld County Public Works staff and have been proven to successfully
warn vulnerable nom ilatinns of imnPndinn flood events There are several flood warninn O
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PART A - NOI: DECISION MAKING PROCESS
Decision-Making Process:
Describe the process you used to decide that this project is the best solution to the problem. Explain why this project is
the best alternative you considered. Address questions such as:
• Are you focusing on the area in your community that has the greatest potential for losses?
• Have you considered the risks to critical facilities and structures and benefits to be obtained by mitigating this
vulnerability?
• Have you considered those areas or projects that present the greatest opportunities given the current situation(s)
of interest in your community?
• Are you addressing a symptom or the source of the problem? Addressing the source of the problem is a long-term
solution which provides the most mitigation benefits.
• If impacts to the environment, natural, cultural or historic resources have been identified, explain how your alternatives
and proposed project address, minimize, or avoid these impacts.
Stream Gauge Monitoring Project:
This project has been selected after collaborative consideration of both the risk and the
vulnerability as demonstrated during the 2013 flood events . This mitigation alternative offers
the best opportunity for maximum increased warning time for area citizens and visitors, the
priority for our community. As explained above, current stream gage data is gathered from
the Internet utilizing a number of existing gages operated by the Colorado Division of Water
Resources . While these systems do assist in providing the County with river flow
information , the time steps of each existing station is roughly one hour, meaning that
information is not typically relayed back to the County until one hour after the gage has
performed the reading . If the County were to take no action at this time , area residents and
livestock would remain at risk of rapidly rising water, cutting off bridges and roads and
possibly stranding people and animals with potential loss of life . Weld County recognizes
the need for hazard mitigation to protect its citizens from natural hazards that will occur in
the future . The 2009 Northeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan offers a series of
goals and objectives that the County adopted as a part of their strategy to reduce
vulnerability to existing dangers . The goals and objectives found in Section 5. 1 . 1 of the Plan
serve to underline the purpose of this proposal . The primary priority of the 5% Initiative
Projects is to "Reduce the loss of life and personal injuries from natural hazard events, "
based on the goals identified by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management. This mitigation project will reduce the vulnerability of the local
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2. Acquisition Projects - Describe the community's methodology for selecting the properties to be acquired in this application
and how each is ranked (highest to lowest):
N/A
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PART A - NOI : SCOPE OF WORK / BUDGET OVERVIEW / FINANICAL FACTORS
1. Project Scope: Please provide a comprehensive and detailed description of the scope of the proposed project.
Describe each of the project components and the steps necessary to complete that work. If the proposed project is a
funding match for another disaster recovery or infrastructure development program, please identify the
agency, program funds, and project reference number that CDBG-DR funding is intended to support. Also
describe any critical deadlines that must be met to accomplish this work.
This HMGP Local ( 12 . 5% ) Match Application , which includes this proposed project, will
have a direct effect on not the Weld County Government and its resiliency/mitigation
planning , but more so on the entire population , of which has a significant amount of LMI
identified service areas.
The Stream Gauge Monitoring Project: The Weld County Office of Emergency Management
proposes to install a series of ALERT (Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time ) radio
telemetry stream gage warning system sensors within County boundaries to serve as early
warning systems for the purpose of notifying citizens of impending flood hazards . The newly
installed stream gages would provide real time stream data allowing for a much quicker
warning response service than those relied upon during the September 2013 flood
subsequently declared by FEMA as disaster DR-4145 . Current stream gage data is
gathered from the Internet utilizing a number of existing gages operated by the Colorado
Division of Water Resources. While these systems do assist in providing the County with
river flow information , the time steps of each existing station is roughly one hour, meaning
that information is not typically relayed back to the County until one hour after the gage has
performed the reading . This is not sufficient for the citizens of Weld County who live within a
flood hazard area because this does not allow for a sufficient amount of time to evacuate to
safety in a sudden flood . All mitigation actions performed will provide a level of protection in
line with the goals of the NOAA 2012 National Weather Service Flood Warning Systems
Manual . In order to ensure that the citizens of Weld County will be provided with a higher
level of safety, a total of nine radio telemetry stream gages will be installed along the major
rivers and confluences in the southeastern portion of the County . ( See figure 1 . 1 below. )
This area contains the highest number of persons per square mile within the County and
contains the City of Greeley. as well as a number of the County's local aovernment offices o
2. Community Priority: Please describe why this project is a priority for your organization.
This Proposed Project is a priority for Weld County to utilize the CDBG funding as the Local
HMGP Match to offset potential costs for the proactive work that is being proposed by the
County to reduce hazardous conditions to the community .
Stream Gauge Monitoring Project:Weld County is currently home to 269 , 785 residents
based on information provided by the US Census Bureau . Though the entirety of this
population may not live within a flood hazard area or be at risk of flooding from the various
rivers , streams, and tributaries, the overall purpose of the stream gage initiative project is to
provide the citizens of Weld County with the knowledge and peace of mind that if another
event such as the September flooding was to happen again , they would be afforded an
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3. Project Cost Summary: Please summarize the major cost components of the project. Please round all values to the
nearest dollar.
a. Planning / Engineering / Design $
b. Environmental Compliance $ The value of general and/or
c. Real Property Acquisition / Demolition $ professional labor wages must
be tabulated in accordance
d. Closing Costs / Legal Fees $ with the Davis Bacon Act of
e. Housing Program Assistance $ 1931
f. Construction Costs $
g. Project Delivery Costs $
h. Other (specify below) $ 192.018.00
Cost Estimates from Applications i. Total of a-h $ 192,018.00
j. Duplication of Benefits (if unknown at time of application enter zero). $ 0.00
k. Subtract j. from i. to determine Total Project Cost $ 192.018.00
Notes: Housing Program Assistance costs include the cost of compliance with Uniform Relocation Assistance (URA) and
Comparable Housing Assistance (CHA) requirements. Project Delivery Costs include the costs of project delivery by the
sponsoring organization but do not include administrative overhead.
4. Total Project Cost Allocations
Proposed Project Total Cost: $ 192,018.00
Federal Cost Share: $ 144.013.5
State Cost Share: $ 24,002.25
$ 24.002.25
Local Cost Share
5. Basis of Cost Estimate: Briefly describe how the cost estimates listed in #3 above were developed (e.g. lump sum, unit cost,
quotation, etc.).
The Cost Estimates were developed above from actual cost estimates that have been
completed and are attached as supporting documentation .
6. Project Management: Describe how you will manage the costs and schedule, and how you will ensure successful
performance.
The work for this Proposed Project is pending an approval for the 12 . 5% CDBG Local
Match . The costs and schedule associated with the proposed project will managed in
accordance with the scope of work as indicated above by Weld County Officials .
Note: The applicant must agree to furnish quarterly reports during the entire time the project is in active status. Quarters end
on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, and December 31st. Reports are due to the State within 15 days after the end of
each quarter.)
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7. Project Maintenance Requirements: The following questions are to give assurance on the project's maintenance over
its useful life. Please answer each question and give a brief explanation.
a. If the project involves the acquisition of real property, what is the proposed land use after acquisition? (i.e., Agriculture,
Recreation, Vacant Land, Park, Wetlands, etc.)
N/A
b. Will the project require periodic maintenance?
Yes; Cost below is per site
c. I f yes, who will provide the maintenance?
Weld County Officials
d. What is the estimated cost of maintenance on an annual basis?
$544 .00
Note: Cost of maintenance is considered an application prioritization weighting factor. Projects with high maintenance
costs have a greater risk of future failure due to deferred maintenance. Therefore, the responses provided above should be
as complete and verifiable as possible in order to minimize the likelihood of ranking point reductions due to maintenance
concerns.
8. Additional Comments: Enter any additional comments related to the proposed project's funding, if desired.
CDBG funds are needed for the 12 .5% Local Match that are included in the
NOI-Application .
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9. Financial / Fiscal Health Factors: Please indicate the total budget (all funds) of your organization. Please describe the
impact of disaster recovery efforts to date on this budget. In addition, if this objective is selected based on the local
governments inability to finance the activity, the municipality must also include in the application package a resolution stating
this fact and supporting documentation such as budgetary information, a description of TABOR restrictions, and the most
recent audit report or approved exemption from audit.
Weld County's total 2015 budget is $307 ,031 , 089 . The impact of the September, 2013
flooding has primary been on the damage to the county's road and bridge system . The
damage has resulted in Weld County having to transfer $5 million from the Contingency
Fund to the Public Works Fund in 2013 and in 2014 for a total of $ 10 million dollars . Without
assistance from FEMA, FWHA, and CDBG the amount would have several million more .
The impact has also forced the county to shift local resources from projects unrelated to
flooding to deal with the emergency situations created by the flood in both the 2013 and
2014 fiscal years . Even in 2015 5he county still using local resources to recover from the
flooding . Fortunately, Weld County has always been fiscally conservative and budgeted
responsibly . Had the county not taken the responsible approach to its finances county
service would have had to have been cut to cope with the flood recovery .
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PART B - APPLICATION : PROJECT MILESTONES / TIMELINES / TASKS
1. Timeline / Tasks
Insert the proposed work schedule as tasks to accomplish the overall goal of the proposed activity (i.e., appraisals, title
search, closing, etc.), and provide a description of the task's purpose. This timeline will be used as a measurement tool
for progress in the project's implementation and is included in the required Quarterly Reports. Also, FEMA uses the
timeline for determining the approved period of performance. It will be the basis used to justify delays or extensions, if
necessary, and should be estimated carefully. The first and last entries are state requirements and have already been
entered.
Task 1 :
Grant Process and Environmental Review Timeframe: 3 Months
Task 2: Design and Permitting, within 90 days after state contract execution 3 Months
9 9� Y Timeframe:
Task 3 : RFP for gauge vendors, within 120 days after contract execution 1 Month
Timeframe:
Task 4: Review bids/select vendor/contracting, within 6 months after state conti 2 Months
l•imeframe:
Task 5: Installation of Gauges (includes 2 months weather delays) 5 Months
Timeframe:
Task 6: Local/State lnpsections
Timeframe: 2 Months
Task 7:
Timeframe:
Task 8:
Timeframe:
Task 9:
Timeframe:
Final Inspection Report and Project Closeout
Task 10:
The Final Inspection Report is a review of the activity's paper documentation.
showing the project was implemented as required. Once the review is completed. the 3 Months
report and findings will be provided to the grantee for review and concurrence. The Timeframe:
State submits the concurrence to FEMA as part of a closeout package to formally
Total Project Timeframe: 19 Months
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2. Start Date & Pre-Award Costs: The start date for any project begins upon GRANT AGREEMENT approval by the
State Controller. If a different start date or timeframe is needed, provide an explanation below. Also indicate if any pre-
award activities or costs have been incurred or authorized.
Start date for the HMGP Projects will begin as soon as the County receives a HMGP grant
agreement and approval to proceed from the State . Pre-award activities and cost have been
incurred for these projects such as time and cost to prepare the HMGP and CDBG NOls
and applications.
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Please note that Part B is required for the final Application submittal. Part B sections
may optionally be completed and submitted with the NOI. Please update any Part A
section information when submitting you full Application.
PART B — APPLICATION : ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
1. Environmental Review Background Information & Environmental Review Worksheet:
In accordance with 24 CFR Part 58.22 (see below), all federally funded projects must accomplish an environmental review
prior to beginning any work on a project. These HUD regulations are in place for two purposes:
1 . To ensure federal funds are used to place people of low and moderate income in environmentally safe
conditions; and
2. To ensure federal funds are NOT used to negatively impact environmental conditions that exist near a
project site.
Please note the following limitations on CDBG-DR grant activities pending environmental clearance per 24 CFR Part 58.22.
(a) Neither a recipient nor any participant in the development process, including public or private nonprofit or for-profit
entities, or any of their contractors, may commit HUD assistance under a program listed in Sec. 58. 1(b) on an activity or
project until HUD or the state has approved the recipient's RROF and the related certification from the responsible
entity. In addition, until the RROF and the related certification have been approved, neither a recipient nor any
participant in the development process may commit non-HUD funds on or undertake an activity or project under a
program listed in Sec. 58. 1(b) if the activity or project would have an adverse environmental impact or limit the choice
of reasonable alternatives.
(b) N/A for DOLA/CDPS projects.
(c) If a recipient is considering an application from a prospective sub-recipient or beneficiary and is aware that the
prospective sub-recipient or beneficiary is about to take an action within the jurisdiction of the recipient that is
prohibited by paragraph (a) of this section, then the recipient will take appropriate action to ensure that the objectives
and procedures of NEPA are achieved.
(d) An option agreement on a proposed site or property is allowable prior to the completion of the environmental review
if the option agreement is subject to a determination by the recipient on the desirability of the property for the project as
a result of the completion of the environmental review in accordance with this part and the cost of the option is a
nominal portion of the purchase price. There is no constraint on the purchase of an option by third parties that have not
been selected for HUD funding, have no responsibility for the environmental review and have no say in the approval or
disapproval of the project.
(e) Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP). In accordance with section 11(d)(2)(A) of the Housing
Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 (42 U.S.C. 12805 note), an organization, consortium, or affiliate receiving
assistance under the SHOP program may advance non-grant funds to acquire land prior to completion of an
environmental review and approval of a Request for Release of Funds (RROF) and certification, notwithstanding
paragraph (a) of this section. Any advances to acquire land prior to approval of the RROF and certification are made at
the risk of the organization, consortium, or affiliate and reimbursement for such advances may depend on the result of
the environmental review. This authorization is limited to the SHOP program only and all other forms of HUD
assistance are subject to the limitations in paragraph (a) of this section.
(1) Relocation. Funds may be committed for relocation assistance before the approval of the RROF and related
certification for the project provided that the relocation assistance is required by 24 CFR part 42.
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Environmental Review Worksheet
Check ALL of the activities listed below that will be included as part of the project,
REGARDLESS OF THE FUNDING SOURCE:
El Information and financial services
0 Administrative and management activities
SI Environmental and other studies, resource identification, and the development of plans and strategies
III Most engineering and design costs associated with eligible projects
• Inspections and testing of properties for hazards or defects
El Project planning
¢ ❑ Purchase of insurance
a• > ct ❑ Purchase of tools
W2 ❑ Technical assistance and training
yC ;c .E ❑ Interim assistance to arrest the effects of an imminent threat or physical deterioration in which the assistance
to13 does not alter environmental conditions.
Public services that will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes a employment, child
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. care, health, education, counseling, welfare)
❑ Assistance for temporary or permanent improvements that do not alter environmental conditions and are limited
to protection, repair, or restoration activities necessary only to control or arrest the effects from disasters or
imminent threats to public safety including those resulting from physical deterioration
(Must also complete the Regulatory Checklist at the end of Exhibit IV-A)
p Operating costs e. , maintenance, security, operation, utilities, furnishings, equipment, su ltes, staff training
≥ ( g• P gPP
Z • and recruitment, other incidental costs)
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t ❑ Relocation costs
Q Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in
place and will be retained in the same use without change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent
❑ Special projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility of and
miS
accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons
.ed D Acquisition (including leasing) or disposition of, or equity loans on, an existing structure
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❑ Acquisition (including leasing) of vacant land provided the structure or land acquired, financed, or disposed of
will be retained for the same use
Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in
0 place, but will change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent
f Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in
;y ::c3 place, but will involve a change in land use, such as from non-residential to residential, commercial to
4 industrial, or from one industrial use to another
=LI ■ Demolition
0 New construction
This checklist must be included with the CDBG application.
Please direct questions to the appropriate contact person below:
DOLA/DLG DHSEM
Tamra Norton, Environmental Compliance Officer Steven Boand, State Disaster Recovery Manager
Department of Local Affairs Department of Public Safety
1313 Sherman Street, Room 521, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Denver, CO 80203 9195 E Mineral Ave, Suite 200
303-866-6398 Centennial, CO 80112
tamra.norton( state.co.us 720.852.6713
steven.boand@state.co.us
DPS/DOLA USE ONLY:
Required level of environmental review: 0 Exempt 0 CENST 0 CESTO EA
Reviewed by:
Date of Review:
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2. Supplemental Environmental Review Information
Enter any additional comments related to environmental concerns for the proposed project if desired. Please list and attach any
documents or studies that have been prepared that support the Environmental Review Worksheet responses.
No studies have been prepared for these projects; however, once approved the County will
take the necessary steps to assure all environmental concerns are addressed .
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PART B - APPLICATION : DETAILED PROJECT BUDGET
1. Detailed Project Budget: Please enter or attach a detailed and comprehensive final proposed budget for the project.
Please note that CDBG-DR funds may be limited to the amount submitted with the NOI pending the availability of
additional funding
Please see the attached budgets for the stream gauge projects .
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