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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150446.tiff pit's4 Colorado Division of Homeland Security Grant NOI / Application )r. Emergency Management CDBG - DR Recover Colorado Infrastructure Program THIS SECTION FOR STAT E 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: 720.85 2.6713 Date Next Steps Letter Transmitted: Fax: 720.852.6750 cdps dhsem cdbgstate.co.us 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: (4) - Infrastructure County Roads 108. 110 and 120 4. Proposed Project Total Cost: $816.723.68 CDBG-DR-I Request: S816.723.68 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 Ira( Telephone Number MA—LI4 MAY 2 7 2015 Signature of Authorized Applicant Agent Ouse Signed Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 1 of 20 6nA2C411 ()ride-- eC : a c c i- GEM o?o/S- 0 qqv CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. \1r. I Mrs. III First Name: Roy Last Name: Rudisill Title: Director Organization: Weld County Office of Emergency Manaqemc Street Address: 1 150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: (y / upud Li\. (yiU ).5,5b- i6 Mobile: (9 /U ) .38 - -UE-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. IN Mir. First Name: Barb I ast Name: Connolly Title: Controller Organization: Weld County Accounting Street Address: 1150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: (y / U)s I , \ : ( y f U )000- L6 Mobile: E-mail Address: bconnolly(co .weld . 8. Application Prepared by: Ms. ll Mr. Q Mrs IN First Name: Kyle Last Name: Jones Title: Planner Organization: ARCADIS-US Street Address: 3522 Thomasville Road City: Tallahassf State: FL Zip Code: 32309 Telephone: (bDU )o I . \ : Mobile: ,22b ) 2Ul-3 E-mail Address: kyle . ionesarcadis- 9. Authorized Applicant Agent: M . / Mr. Mrs. II First Name: Barbara Last Name: Kirkmeyer Title: COMMiSSii Organization: Weld County Street Address: 1150 O Street, P . O . Box 758 City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: kJ / u)OO6 F. .x: Mobile: E-mail Address: bkirkmeyer(a�co.welc The Authorized Applicant Agent MUST be the chief executive officer, mayor, etc. This person nn Kt he able to 'i`n contracts, authorize funding allocations or payments, etc. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 2 of 20 ('I)n(;-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 achieve resiliency from the severe storms and minimize risk to the general public. Weld County addressed severe damage and hazardous conditions to and along County Roads 108 , 110 and 120 through emergency work and permanent work. The County is requesting CDBG-DR funding for the FEMA Local match for the emergency and permanent work done at these site locations ; however, this is being requested on NOI Applications WELCO05 ( PW 588) and WELCO08 ( PW 561 ). The County is proposing to construct low water crossings at these sites and is requesting that CDBG-DR fund this project in its entirety. CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 are critical roadways to Weld County and are utilized by a large percentage of the population on a daily basis thus making it a critical asset for Weld County . This project is vital for Weld County to enhance their existing infrastructure and roadway system . Engineering estimates will be addressed in Part B of the num A nun lin -ifinn fr\rn, ennnr-Fromm Annie r-v-t n,ref"-I n C 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). Latitude : 40 .446330 to 40 . 783420 Longitude : - 104 . 701460 to - 104 . 801590; However; the service area of CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 that were impacted and damaged encompass a much broader area of Weld County, as nearly the entire County utilizes the roadways . 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. A large percentage of the community will benefit from the low water crossings along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 to restore it back to its pre-disaster condition . This NOI Project will benefit a large percentage of the County and demographic area because it is a critical roadway system in Weld County . The population benefiting from this Project will include an LMI level population percentage that will be directly or indirectly impacted through this project. The demographics impacted are as follows: White : 67 .6% , Hispanic: 28 . 3% , Other: 1 .6% , Asian : 1 . 3% , Black : 0 . 8% , Native American : 0 .4% . Weld County consists of 99, 317 househo ds wi:h a median househo d income O: $56. 589 and :he maiori:v o ' We d County iV 4. Priority of this Project: If you are submitting more than one CDBG-DR Infrastructure NOE, what is the relative priority of this project? Please indicate the priority as: Priority # of## Projects Submitted. Priority 4 of 36 Projects Submitted . Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 3 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 Disaster 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 and debris in the creeks , streams and rivers which caused damage to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 in Weld County . These damages caused significant damages and impacted roadway conditions for residents and emergency A .-.. .J . . ,. J +. , n FF: . : I,. . . ,h ., ., :I.I .. c s 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? I Will benefit low and moderate income (LMI) persons; or Will aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or ✓ 1 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 Project NOI , the associated LMI average for CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 was 37 .8% . Although the LMI percentage is low, the total does not even capture the entire percentage of the LMI population that would benefit from this Project from the surrounding service areas, both directly and indirectly . The LMI population that will indirectly benefit from this Project and the construction will exceed the 50% requirement for meeting the National Objective . The GPS coordinates are specific to one target service area thus a larger percentage of the community would actually benefit from the permanent construction work to CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 . The work/repairs that have been estimated under this project will drastically reduce hazardous conditions for the general public and will enable Weld County to focus on resiliency efforts for future disasters. It is believed that the service area for Project Site Locations will benefit multiple LMI tract sections and thus a higher weighted percentage of over 50%should be noted for this project due to Nature and Location of the activity that is being estimated and also the accessibility for the Site Locations that will benefit the Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 4 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 EI 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 this Infrastructure Project will be conducted around service areas of the county that qualify as LMI . The justification behind this methodology is that multiple service areas and tract sections of d) Enter the number of households within each income category expected to benefit from the proposed project. Incomes above 80% of the County Median 655 Incomes above 50% and up to 80% of the County Median 820 Incomes at or below 50% of the County Median 1400 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 Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 5 of 20 S CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 Infrastructure Project for CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 would be ranked in the following manner: Flood , Erosion and Subsidence . The hazards caused significant damage and posed a severe risk to the community for the designated incident period and the work included within this project to CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 will benefit the community through safer roadway conditions . 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 1 Flooding caused the most severe damage to Weld County during the designated incident period and this Project addresses and will mitigate against severe flood damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 . In addition , County Officials will ensure the permanent repairs will be made to the to roadways for the safety of the community and will address dangerous road conditions to the public. lLazard 2 Erosion also caused a severe issue for the County . This Project will address and mitigate against severe erosion damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the permanent construction work. The work that will be conducted by the County will help to mitigate against any immediate threat/hazard to the damaged infrastructure . Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 6 of 20 asiMerS CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Hazard 3 Subsidence was another critical hazard that caused dangerous conditions for the community . This Project will also address and mitigate against severe subsidence damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the permanent construction work being proposed . 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 identified in Item #2. The proposed permanent Infrastructure construction work will reduce the hazards identified above, but does not completely eliminate the risk for the future . The Proposed Infrastructure Project to CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 allows Weld County to utilize CDBG funding towards the proposed low water crossings for a major roadway system that has been impacted in previous events . The damaged incurred to and along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 during FEMA-DR 4145 was one of the most costly disasters in Colorado history. These types of hazards that occurred in Weld County and throughout Colorado are truly an act of mother nature and the County was as prepared as it could have been but the severity/duration of the incident was of an unprecedented nature. Weld County cannot o 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. Yes; the permanent construction work that is currently being estimated along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 will improve the quality of the natural environment and restore the damaged infrastructure back to its pre-disaster condition . The permanent work being estimated will improve the site locations that were damaged during FEMA-DR 4145 . 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. This Proposed Infrastructure Project reduces a projected impact climate change due to proactive mitigation measures that are being proposed for the permanent work to CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 . This will be accomplished by ensuring that each damaged site location will be addressed as soon , but as safely, as possible , and not to sustain any further impacts to the site locations or environment that would enable the damage to enhance the projected impact of any potential climate changes . Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 7 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 . Weld County would like to utilize CDBG funding to address the severe flood damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the permanent work construction by ensuring that dangerous conditions for the public be addressed and mitigated properly and efficiently. CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 are a critical asset for Weld County and the roadway and safety conditions for the community that utilize the infrastructure are of the utmost importance for the County . 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 [tern #1 or #2? If so, please briefly describe how response or recovery costs will be reduced. For a small scale flooding incident, yes: however, the flooding that occurred during the designated incident period was catastrophic and damage to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 was unparalleled to any other incident in recent history. The restoration of CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 through the proposed permanent work will reduce future costs for recovery during an incident b/c the roadway infrastructure will be re-built stronger. S. Hoodplain/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 within this NOI Application . 9. \litigation Planning: Does your community have a current FEMA approved multi-hazard mitigation plan? ✓ Yes No 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? ✓ Yes No Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and c-mail submittal. Page 8 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 this Project integrates into the Plans b/c the County previously addressed the damages to local roadways and infrastructure and mitigated damages that posed a serious risk/hazard to the community during the incident period through emergency work done at the site locations . This project is being initiated by Weld County for funding for permanent work to and along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 and the damage caused by the severe flooding . 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. All environmental issues will be addressed in Part B of this NOI Application . No foreseeable issues are expected . EHP issues in regards to the Endangered Species Act ( ESA) and EHP Standard Conditions will be priority. 12. Permitting: Please list the local, state, and federal permits that will be required to complete this project. All permitting will be addressed upon grant acceptance . The significant permitting issues will be in regards to the Endangered Species Act ( ESA) and EHP Standard Conditions . Please see below for environmental permits that will likely be obtained . Floodplain Permit 404 Nationwide Permit Migratory Birds Permit ( if needed ) Thrnn�r�.�rtrl nnA Creel en t- el ennr.irn Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 9 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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." In an effort to achieve resiliency from the severe storms and minimize risk to the general public, Weld County will address the severe damage to CR 108 . CR 110 and CR 120 Infrastructure through the construction of low water crossings . This Proposed Project will address the permanent construction work that has already been cost estimated by Engineers and enable the community to recover in an expeditious manner and increase the resiliency of the community by incorporating nearly every aspect of sustainability and revitalizing the community . 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 IParcel 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 hazard risk to the community and increase resiliency through the low water crossings that will be constructed along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 . CDBG funds are being requested to be applied towards the Infrastructure Projects for CR 108. CR 110 and CR 120 for the construction work at each of the identified locations . All maps are located in project files that were previously submitted and will be provided upon request. a Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page ni of 211 CDBC-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management PART A - NOI: DECISION MAKING PROCESS 1. 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. Low water crossings along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 in the Proposed Project was identified by engineers and Weld County officials due to the devastating damages caused by the severe flooding and the severity of the damage. Through this Project and the permanent work, Weld County would like to make the roadway along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 safer for the community and also restore county infrastructure back to its pre-disaster condition . This Proposed Project has implications across the entire community and service area and it was determined that a large percentage of the LMI population was impacted by the severe flooding incident and the permanent work by County Officials will enable the community to recover quicker, thus allowing the community to sustain resiliency and return operations to normal . 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 Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and a-mail submittal. Page 11 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. See Attached spreadsheets of construction costs with estimated budget costs. 2. Community Priority: Please describe why this project is a priority for your organization. Due to CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 being major roadways and utilized on a daily basis by a large percentage of the population , the entire community will benefit from the permanent work by Weld County and the permanent repairs that will to be made to the roadways along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 . The repairs through this project will drastically reduce hazardous roadway conditions for the general public and will enable Weld County to focus on resiliency efforts for future disasters. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 12 of 20 CDR(.-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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) $ $816.723.68 Estimate of Probable Costs (from Scope) i. Total of a-h $ S816.723.68 j. Duplication of Benefits (if unknown at time of application enter zero). $ 0 00 k. Subtract j. from i. to determine Total Project Cost $ $816,723.68 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: $ $816.723 68 Federal Cost Share: $ 0.00 State Cost Share: $ (0.00 $ 5816,723.68 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 by Engineers as probable estimates . 6. Project Management: Describe how you xv ill manage the costs and schedule, and how you will ensure successful performance. The work for this Proposed Project will be managed by Weld County and will adhere to the scope of work and cost forecast. 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.) Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 13 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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? No c. If yes, who will provide the maintenance? N/A ci. What is the estimated cost of maintenance on an annual basis? $9,000 . 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. 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 .00 . 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 she 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. 1/1/nlrl [-'ni intu nnnr-ntnc i tnrinr fhn mnct ractrirtivn nrnnnrfv tnv limitotinn in tho ctcitn Rncirinfl Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 14 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management PART B - APPLICATION : PROJECT MILESTONES / TIMELINES / TASKS 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 : Timeframe: 3 Months Grant Process and Environmental Review Task 2: Request for Proposal for Design - The Request for Proposal will beput 1 Month q P 9 q p Timeframe: Task 3: Award Request for Proposal - Once the county decides on who has the 1 Month Timeframc. Task4: Design - The selected engineering firm will design the best method to n 3 - 6 Months I r rllL frame Task 5: Advertisement for Bid Timeframe: 1 Months Task 6: Construction Timeframe: 3 - 6 Months Task 7: Timeframe: Task 8: Timeframe: Task 9: Timeframe: Final Inspection Report and Project Closeout I'ask I U: 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: 39 Months Attach any continuations or additional item as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 15 of 20 Afl CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. The county is awaiting approval for funding for this project. No pre-award activities or cost have been incurred or authorized other than the cost to prepare this NOI Application . Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 16 of 20 i a CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. (f) 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. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 17 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Environmental Review Worksheet Check ALL of the activities listed below that will be included as part of the project, REGARDLESS OF THE FUNDING SOURCE: Information and financial services D Administrative and management activities ✓ Environmental and other studies, resource identification, and the development of plans and strategies ✓ Most engineering and design costs associated with eligible projects Inspections and testing of properties for hazards or defects ❑ Project planning Q ❑ Purchase of insurance > c ❑ Purchase of tools w - ❑ Technical assistance and training >C .E .9. ❑ Interim assistance to arrest the effects of an imminent threat or physical deterioration in which the assistance W LU v does not alter environmental conditions. SI Public services that will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes (e.g., employment, child care, health, education, counseling, welfare) 0 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) m E"'' > p Operating costs a maintenance, security, operation, utilities, furnishings, equipment, su lies, staff training z — ( g , Y P gPP Z = and recruitment, other incidental costs) U ❑ Relocation costs ❑ 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 accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons I Acquisition (including leasing) or disposition of, or equity loans on, an existing structure -- ❑ Acquisition (including leasing) of vacant land provided the structure or land acquired, financed, or disposed of will be retained for the same use 0 Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in 4 place, but will change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent ❑ Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in place, but will involve a change in land use, such as from non-residential to residential, commercial to industrial, or from one industrial use to another repSI Demolition 51 New construction This checklist must be included with the CDBG application. Please direct questions to the appropriate contact person below: DOLA/DLG DHSEM Steven Boand, State Disaster Recovery Manager Tamra Norton, Environmental Compliance Officer Department of Public Safety Department of Local Affairs Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521, 9195 E Mineral Ave, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80203 Centennial, CO 80112 303-866-6398 720.852.6713 tamra.norton@state.co.us steven.boand@state.co.us DPS/DOLA USE ONLY: Required level of environmental review: O Exempt O CENST O CESTO EA Reviewed by: Date of Review: Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 18 of 211 i CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. All permitting will be addressed upon grant acceptance . The significant permitting issues will be in regards to the Endangered Species Act ( ESA) and EHP Standard Conditions . Please see below for environmental permits that will likely be obtained . Floodplain Permit 404 Nationwide Permit Migratory Birds Permit (if needed ) Threatened and Endangered Species Permit Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 19 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 See attached budget for this project. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 20 of 20 3 3 E b oo Cos 3 V E. 6 E 3 c 0 E N E c E o 0 b 3 m c c = O b 4 tit u c q G U c 9 t A 1 q O Eg c .0 O b O = 7 f s S• 3 3 . O O J C < 0• 03 R9 O 0 0 b b u u J 0 s �+ z o i 5 5 5 5 g 3 0 3 b 3 a a z 0 0 5 0 f 5 0 0 5 0 0 a QN O 0• o J C 3 0 L 0 I - 0. 7 U a 2 Id c 0 0 'o O. V yy 0 J tl O y to U -a 0 c O Low water crossings FEMA cost estimate 07-18-14 Location CR 110 & CR 27 ITEM QUANTITY UNITS UNIT COST TOTAL COST Engineering, survey, temporary construction easement, environmental, acquisition 1 LS $ 40,400.00 $ 42,000.00 15% for engineering 8" of Class 6 (ABC) 1019 tons $ 30.00 $ 30.581.15 $ 279,284.95 $ 41,892.74 8" of HMA PG 64-22 S 825 tons $ 87.00 $ 71,814.91 Type M 12" = d50 889 CY $ 127.00 $ 112,888.89 Drainage Geofabnc class 1 (Mirafi FW 300 or equivalent) 1333 SY $ 9.00 $ 12,000.00 Mobilization 1 LS $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00 Traffic Control 1 LS $ 27,000.00 $ 27,000.00 Total cost ( S 321,284.95 I Location CR 108 & CR 27 ITEM QUANTITY UNITS UNIT COST TOTAL COST 15% for engineering Engineering, survey, temporary construction easement, environmental. acquisition 1 LS $ 28,850 00 $ 30,000.00 $ 199,399.30 $ 29,909.90 8" of Class 6 (ABC) 728 tons $ 30.00 $ 21,843_68 8" of HMA PG 64-22 S 590 tons $ 87.00 $ 51,296.37 Type M 12" = d50 593 CY $ 127 00 $ 75,259 26 Drainage Geofabrc class 1 (Mirafi FW 300 or equivalent) 889 SY $ 9.00 $ 8,000 00 Mobilization 1 LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Traffic Control 1 LS $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000 00 Total cost $ 229,399.30 Location CR 120 & CR 27 ITEM QUANTITY UNITS UNIT COST TOTAL COST 15% for engineering Engineering, survey, temporary construction easement, environmental, acquisition 1 LS $ 34,034.90 $ 39,140.13 $ 226,999.30 $ 34,034.90 8" of Class 6 (ABC) 728 tons $ 30.00 $ 21 ,843.68 8" of HMA PG 64-22 S 590 tons $ 87 00 $ 51 ,296.37 Type M 12" = d50 593 CY $ 127.00 $ 75,259.26 60" CMP Culvert 50 LF $ 100.00 $ 5.000.00 Concrete Headwalls (upstream and downstream 150 CY S 150.00 $ 22,500.00 Drainage Geofabnc class 1 (Mirafi FW 300 or equivalent) 889 SY $ 9.00 $ 8,000.00 Mobilization 1 LS $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Traffic Control 1 LS $ 23,000.00 $ 23,000.00 Total cost $ 266,039.43 • RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE COUNTY ROADS 108, 110 AND 120 PROJECTS 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 Application for Infrastructure County Roads 108, 110 and 120 Projects from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, 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 Community Development Block Grant Application for Infrastructure County Roads 108, 110 and 120 Projects from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, to the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, 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 11th day of February, A.D., 2015. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS W COUNTY LORADO ATTEST: CC C� „� / , / G' .aC.lLo•. arbara Kirkm yer, Chair Weld County Clerk to the Board Mike Freeman, Pro-Tem B Oi Oa . S-((t.1.CtiA Dep tClerk to that Board La CUSED e n P Conway APP:!::::::0 RM: ISM ': '� ,( i" r rracce�% A. Cozad 2 Steve Moreno Date of signature: CU— OEM .2/a, 2015-0446 EM0016 BC0045 Colorado Division of Homeland Security Grant NOI / Application t A 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 cdps dhsem cdbg@state.co.us I PARTA - 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: (4) - Infrastructure County Roads 108, 110 and 120 4. Proposed Project Total Cost: $ 850,864.00 CDBG-DR-I Request: $ 850,864.00 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. Barbara Kirkmeyer Commissioner Weld County , Chair (970) 356-4000 Typed Name q/Authorized Applicant Agent I itle Telephone Number FEB 1 1 20 t5 Signnt rrc Authorized Applic t Agent Date Signed • 2015-0446 Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page I of 20 Erna)/� 4 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. ll Mr. 0 Mrs. El First Name: Roy Last Name: Rudisill Title: Director Organization: Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Street Address: 1150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: (970) 304-6540 Fax: (970) 336-7242 Mobile: (970) 381-0417 E-mail Address: rrudisill@co.weld.co.us 7. Alternate Point of Contact: i The Alternate Point of Contact is the person that can address questions or concerns in the Primary Point of Contact's absence. Ms. 0 Mr. ill MI 41 First Name: Barb Last Name: Connolly Title: Controller Organization: Weld County Accounting Street Address: 1150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: (970) 356.4000 F; x: (970) 336-7242 Mobile: E-mail Address: boonnolly@co.weld.co.us 8. Application Prepared by: Ms. a Mr. Q Mrs Ill First Name: Kyle Last Name: Jones Title: Planner Organization: ARCADIS-US Street Address: 3522 Thomasville Rd City: Tallahassee State: FL Zip Code: 32309 Telephone: (850) 895-4711 E x: Mobile: (225) 202-3637 E-mail Address: kyle.jones@arcadis-us.com 9. Authorized Applicant Agent: Ms. 0 Mr. . Mrs. . First Name: Barbara Last Name: Kirkmeyer Title: Commissioner Organization: Weld County Street Address: 1150 O Street, P.O. Box 758 City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: (970) 356-4000 F; x: Mobile: E-mail Address: bkirkmeyer@co.weld.co.usy @co.weld.co.us 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. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 2 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 achieve resiliency from the severe storms and minimize risk to the general public, Weld County addressed severe damage and hazardous conditions to and along County Roads 108, 110 and 120 through emergency work. With the permanent work still outstanding, Weld County has completed cost estimates to address the construction costs for the eligible permanent work along the damaged site locations of CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 and the County is proposing using CDBG funding for these infrastructure projects. CDBG funds are needed to fund the permanent construction work for this project from damaged incurred at the project site locations during the severe flooding incident. CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 are critical roadways to Weld County and are utilized by a large percentage of the population on a daily basis thus making it a critical asset for Weld County. This project is vital for Weld County to enhance their existing infrastructure and roadway system. Engineering estimates will be completed to this application during Part B of the NOI-Application for supporting documentation and the emergency work done at the site locations is supported through the WELCO05 and WELCO08 Project Worksheets. 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). Latitude: 40.446330 to 40.783420 Longitude: -104.701460 to -104.801590; However; the service area of CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 that were impacted and damaged encompass a much broader area of Weld County, as nearly the entire County utilizes the roadways. 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. A large percentage of the community will benefit from the permanent construction work by Weld County along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 to restore it back to its pre-disaster condition. This NOI Project will benefit a large percentage of County and demographic area because it is a critical roadway system in Weld County. The population benefiting from this Project will include an LMI level population percentage that will be directly or indirectly impacted through this project. The demographics impacted are as follows: White: 67.6%, Hispanic: 28.3%, Other: 1 .6%, Asian: 1 .3%, Black: 0.8%, Native American: 0.4%. Weld County consists of 99,317 households with a median household income of $56,589 and the majority of Weld County is owner-occupied with 70.5% Owners and 29.5% Renter. 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 4 of 8 Projects Submitted. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 3 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 Disaster 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 and debris in the creeks, streams and rivers which caused damage to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 in Weld County. These damages caused significant damages and impacted roadway conditions for residents and emergency vehicles and reduced response times for Weld County Officials who are responsible for the safety of the community. The damages incurred from this event handicapped Weld County due to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 being critical roads that are highly utilized by a large percentage of the population. CDBG funds are being requested to be applied towards the permanent work for Infrastructure Project Costs for CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120. Funding through CDBG would benefit the County for the proactive work done that has already done by Local Officials to alleviate any unnecessary monies being encumbered out of the County's General Fund budget for this disaster that impacted the entire community. t 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? I Will benefit low and moderate income (LMI) persons; or Will aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or ✓ 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 Project NOI, the associated LMI average for CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 was 37.8%. Although the LMI percentage is low, the total does not even capture the entire percentage of the LMI population that would benefit from this Project from the surrounding service areas, both directly and indirectly. The LMI population that will indirectly benefit from this Project and the construction will exceed the 50% requirement for meeting the National Objective. The GPS coordinates are specific to one target service area thus a larger percentage of the community would actually benefit from the permanent construction work to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120. The work/repairs that have been estimated under this project will drastically reduce hazardous conditions for the general public and will enable Weld County to focus on resiliency efforts for future disasters. It is believed that the service area for Project Site Locations will benefit multiple LMI tract sections and thus a higher weighted percentage of over 50%should be noted for this project due to Nature and Location of the activity that is being estimated and also the accessibility for the Site Locations that will benefit the surrounding areas of Weld County. The LMI Data is broken down into 4 categories: 1 .) Low Income Persons 2.) Low and Moderate Income Persons 3.) Low, Moderate, and Medium Income Persons 4.) Persons with Potential for Being Deemed Low, Moderate and Medium Income Persons Finally, a % is given for individual lat/long coordinates for LMI Persons. *It is important to note that this spreadsheet does not take into consideration the potential for Accessibility Issues and Multi-Usage of Tracts. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 4 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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: 1/ jurisdiction wide EL 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 this Infrastructure Project will be conducted around service areas of the county that qualify as LMI. The justification behind this methodology is that multiple service areas and tract sections of LMI populations will benefit in some capacity from this Project. Weld County even addressed their data search and criteria for LMI even further than State requirements as noted on the previous attached spreadsheet. LMI data was broken into four(4) sections to ensure that Weld County addressed the LMI criteria properly: 1.) Count of Low Income Persons; 2.) Count of Low and Moderate Income Persons; 3.) County of Low, Moderate, and Medium Income Persons; 4.) Persons with the Potential for Being Deemed Low, Moderate, and Medium Income Persons. Finally, a Percentage of Low and Moderate Income Persons was incorporated within the spreadsheet. d) Enter the number of households within each income category expected to benefit from the proposed project. Incomes above 80% of the County Median 655 Incomes above 50% and up to 80% of the County Median 820 Incomes at or below 50% of the County Median 1400 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 Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 5 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 Infrastructure Project for CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 would be ranked in the following manner: Flood , Erosion and Subsidence . The hazards caused significant damage and posed a severe risk to the community for the designated incident period and the permanent work included within this project to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 will benefit the community through safer roadway conditions. 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 1 Flooding caused the most severe damage to Weld County during the designated incident period and this Project addresses and will mitigate against severe flood damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120. In addition , County Officials will ensure the permanent repairs will be made to the to roadways for the safety of the community and will address dangerous road conditions to the public. Hazard 2 Erosion also caused a severe issue for the County. This Project will address and mitigate against severe erosion damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the permanent construction work. The work that will be conducted by the County will help to mitigate against any immediate threat/hazard to the damaged infrastructure. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 6 of 20 a CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Hazard 3 Subsidence was another critical hazard that caused dangerous conditions for the community. This Project will also address and mitigate against severe subsidence damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the permanent construction work being proposed . 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 identified in Item #2. The proposed permanent Infrastructure construction work will reduce the hazards identified above, but does not completely eliminate the risk for the future. The Proposed Infrastructure Project to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 allows Weld County to utilize CDBG funding towards permanent construction work for a major roadway system that has been impacted in previous events. The damaged incurred to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 during FEMA-DR 4145 was one of the most costly disasters in Colorado history. These types of hazards that occurred in Weld County and throughout Colorado are truly an act of mother nature and the County was as prepared as it could have been but the severity/duration of the incident was of an unprecedented nature. Weld County cannot completely eliminate the risk of future flooding, erosion or land subsidence, but Local Officials can take the necessary measures to try and reduce the risks and that is why the Infrastructure Project to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 and the permanent work is so important to Weld County. 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. Yes; the permanent construction work that is currently being estimated along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 will improve the quality of the natural environment and restore the damaged infrastructure back to its pre-disaster condition . The permanent work being estimated will improve the site locations that were damaged during FEMA-DR 4145. 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. This Proposed Infrastructure Project reduces a projected impact climate change due to proactive mitigation measures that are being proposed for the permanent work to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 . This will be accomplished by ensuring that each damaged site location will be addressed as soon , but as safely, as possible, and not to sustain any further impacts to the site locations or environment that would enable the damage to enhance the projected impact of any potential climate changes. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 7 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. Weld County would like to utilize CDBG funding to address the severe flood damage to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the permanent work construction by ensuring that dangerous conditions for the public be addressed and mitigated properly and efficiently. CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 are a critical asset for Weld County and the roadway and safety conditions for the community that utilize the infrastructure are of the utmost importance for the County. 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. For a small scale flooding incident, yes; however, the flooding that occurred during the designated incident period was catastrophic and damage to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 was unparalleled to any other incident in recent history. The restoration of CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 through the proposed permanent work will reduce future costs for recovery during an incident b/c the roadway infrastructure will be re-built stronger. 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 within this NOI Application . 9. Mitigation Planning: Does your community have a current FEMA approved multi-hazard mitigation plan? 1 Yes No Location of proposed project in mitigation plan strategies: Page 139 Section/Part Mitigation Strategy/5 Is the community a member of good standing with the National Flood Insurance Program? ✓ Yes No Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 8 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 this Project integrates into the Plans b/c the County previously addressed the damages to local roadways and infrastructure and mitigated damages that posed a serious risk/hazard to the community during the incident period through emergency work done at the site locations. This project is being initiated by Weld County for funding for permanent work to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 and the damage caused by the severe flooding . 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. All environmental issues will be addressed in Part B of this NOI Application . No foreseeable issues are expected . EHP issues in regards to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and EHP Standard Conditions will be priority. 12. Permitting: Please list the local, state, and federal permits that will be required to complete this project. Weld County will acquire the proper local, state and federal permits as regulated for construction projects. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 9 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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." In an effort to achieve resiliency from the severe storms and minimize risk to the general public, Weld County will address the severe damage to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 Infrastructure through permanent construction work repairs. This Proposed Project will address the permanent construction work that has already been cost estimated by Engineers and enable the community to recover in an expeditious manner and increase the resiliency of the community by incorporating nearly every aspect of sustainability and revitalizing the community. 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 hazard risk to the community and increase resiliency through the permanent work that will be conducted to and along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120. CDBG funds are being requested to be applied towards the Infrastructure Projects for CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 for the permanent construction work at each of the identified locations. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 10 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management PART A - NOI: DECISION MAKING PROCESS 1. 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. Permanent Work to and along CR 108 , CR 110 and CR 120 in the Proposed Project was identified by engineers and Weld County officials due to the devastating damages caused by the severe flooding and the severity of the damage. Through this Project and the permanent work, Weld County would like to make the roadway along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 safer for the community and also restore county infrastructure back to its pre-disaster condition . This Proposed Project has site locations across the entire community and service area and it was determined that a large percentage of the LMI population was impacted by the severe flooding incident and the permanent work by County Officials will enable the community to recover quicker, thus allowing the community to sustain resiliency and return operations to normal . 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 Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 11 of 20 I CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. See Attached spreadsheets of construction costs with estimated budget costs. 2. Community Priority: Please describe why this project is a priority for your organization. Due to CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120 being major roadways and utilized on a daily basis by a large percentage of the population, the entire community will benefit from the permanent work by Weld County and the permanent repairs that will to be made to the roadways along CR 108, CR 110 and CR 120. The repairs through this project will drastically reduce hazardous roadway conditions for the general public and will enable Weld County to focus on resiliency efforts for future disasters. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 12 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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) $ 850,864.00 Estimate of Probable Costs (from Scope) i. Total of a-h $ 850,864.00 j. Duplication of Benefits (if unknown at time of application enter zero). $ 0.00 k. Subtract j. from i. to determine Total Project Cost $ 850,864.00 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: $ 850,864.00 Federal Cost Share: $ 850,864.00 State Cost Share: $ 0.00 $ 0.00 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 by Engineers as probable estimates. 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 will be managed by Weld County and will adhere to the scope of work and cost forecast. 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.) Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 13 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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? No c. If yes, who will provide the maintenance? N/A d. What is the estimated cost of maintenance on an annual basis? $ 9,000.00 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. 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 $4,307,031 ,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 been 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, the county is 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. Weld County operates under the most restrictive property tax limitation in the state. Besides the TABOR limit of growth in property tax restricted to the CPI plus growth in new construction, the Weld County Home Rule Charter has a 5% limitation on property tax over the previous fiscal year. There are no exceptions to the limit for emergency situations, like the flooding. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 14 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 l : Timeframe: Task 2: Timeframe: Task 3: Timeframe: Task 4: Timeframe: Task 5: Timeframe: Task 6: Timeframe: Task 7: Timeframe: Task 8: Timeframe: Task 9: - Timeframe: y 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: Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 15 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 16 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 I. 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. (0 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. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 17 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Environmental Review Worksheet Check ALL of the activities listed below that will be included as part of the project, REGARDLESS OF THE FUNDING SOURCE: Q Information and financial services Administrative and management activities Environmental and other studies, resource identification, and the development of plans and strategies Most engineering and design costs associated with eligible projects tInspections and testing of properties for hazards or defects b Project planning d 0 0 Purchase of insurance a. ≥ o ❑ Purchase of tools W ❑ Technical assistance and training X ..4 .5 O Interim assistance to arrest the effects of an imminent threat or physical deterioration in which the assistance w w 0 does not alter environmental conditions. •``" O Public services that will not have a physical impact or result in any physical changes (e.g., employment, child Icare, health, education, counseling, welfare) 0 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) 0 Operating costs (e.g., maintenance, security, operation, utilities, furnishings, equipment, supplies, staff training z and recruitment, other incidental costs) Urel a ❑ Relocation costs w ❑ Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in , c place and will be retained in the same use without change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent E., > 0 Special projects directed to the removal of material and architectural barriers that restrict the mobility of and W •t accessibility to elderly and handicapped persons U 0 Acquisition (including leasing) or disposition of, or equity loans on, an existing structure w 0 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 r, place, but will change in size or capacity of more than 20 percent L_ai El Acquisition, repair, improvement, reconstruction, or rehabilitation when the facilities and improvements are in place, but will involve a change in land use, such as from non-residential to residential, commercial to aindustrial, or from one industrial use to another 41- w Demolition 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 Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 1313 Sherman Street, Room 521, 9195 E Mineral Ave, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80203 Centennial, CO 80112 303-866-6398 720.852.6713 tamra.norton@state.co.us steven.boand@state.co.us DPS/DOLA USE ONLY: Required level of environmental review: O Exempt O CENST O CESTO EA Reviewed by: Date of Review: Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 18 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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. Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 19 of 20 CDBG-DR Infrastructure Application Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management 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 Attach any continuations or additional items as an Attachment to the electronic application and e-mail submittal. Page 20 of 20 Hello