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Home My WebLink About20142679.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT APPLICATION FOR 5% INITIATIVE WELD COUNTY STREAM GAGE FLOOD WARNING PROJECT 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 Hazard Mitigation Grant Application for the 5% Initiative Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Office of Emergency Management, to the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, with 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 Hazard Mitigation Grant Application for the 5% Initiative Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project from the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Office of Emergency Management, to the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management be, and hereby is, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said application. The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 27th day of August, A.D., 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Slaw jami:st (-7) v DouglaRademacher, hair Weld County Clerk to the Board j • 0 • # EL , bara Kirkmeyer, ro-Tem B D Clerk • the Bo j • I R an P. Conway AP"O D ' ARM: % r CUSED �* ~$ ike Free n ounty m 'orney William . Garcia Date of signature: 9"9- 1'I et heck(80 Xi (Kg) `tits" 2014-2679 EM0016 A ATE _ CO U \ it Colorado - '� - Leading with responsive,innovative and cost effective services- Weld County Emergency Management Stream Gage Flood Warning Project Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Application FEMA-4145-DR-CO August 29, 2014 5% Initiative Project Flood Warning Application iyb! i 2014-2679 Colorado Division of Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Application 1/4.1 r, and Emergency Management Other Project Type EXHIBIT D-OT THIS SECTION FOR STATE USE ONLY DISASTER:4145 FEMA Identification Number: Colorado Point of Contact: State Hazard Mitigation Officer Date Application Received: Colorado DHSEM 9195 East Mineral Avenue,Suite Date State Approved: 200 Centennial,Colorado 80112 Office: 720.852.6600 Colorado Identification Number Fax: 720.852.6750 E mail Sean Settle@sfate.co us FEMA Application Submittal Date NOTE:Application must be submitted in digital form. PROJECT OVERVIEW 1. Applicant Legal Name: Weld County,Col lorado 2. Applicant Type: 0 Local Government I I Native American Tribe State Government L1( Private Non-Profit(Attach copy of 501 c3) 3. Project Title: 5% Initiative Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project 4. Proposed Project Total Cost: $ 192,018 The Stale or Colorado I Mitigation Grant Program Federal Share(75%): $ 144,013 Scoring Sheet accompanies this application For other project type applications.the applicant request technical assistance State Match(12.5%) $ 24,003 from the Division of I Iomeland Security&Emergency Local Match(12.5%): $24,002 Management by c-mail or phone. 5. Projects submitted under the HMGP 5%Initiative Program are exempt from Benefit Cost Analysis requirements. For Other Project Types not submitted on a state designed specific project type application enter the Benefit Cost benefits,cost,and ratio determined prior to application. Export the Benefit Cost file and provide in electronic format,along with all supporting documentation used to develop the ratio. If Benefit Cost Analysis was waived,place an"N/A"in the blanks,and provide explanation below for the exemption. Attach documentation. Benefits: $n/a Cost: $n/a Ratio: n/a n Waiver Used: n Initiative 5%Project (No BCA Required) n Cost Effectiveness Policy n Other(explain) This application is for a stream gage flood warning system, submitted under the 5%initiative projects in FEMA DR-4145. 6. Certifications: The undersigned assures fulfillment of all requirements of the Hazard Mitigation Grant 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 share identified in the Scope of Work/Budget,and hereby applies for the assistance documented in this application. Also,the applicant understands that the project may proceed ONLY AFTER FEMA/STATE APPROVAL is gained. Douglas Rademacher Chairman, County Commissioner 970-336-7204 Typed Name of Authorized Representative Applicant Agent Title Telephone Number (axis". KICOCcia AUG 7 2014 Ignoture of Authorized presenmtive/Appllcant Agent Date Signed Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page I of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Does your community have a current FEMA approved multi-hazard mitigation plan? ✓❑ Yes Q No Location of proposed project in mitigation plan strategies Page Annex 67,Itemae Section/Part Weld County annex 2. Is the community a member of good standing with the National Flood Insurance Program? 7 Yes n No 3. Has the community adopted the IBC nationally recognized building code? I r t Yes 0 No 4. FIPS Code: 123 DUNS Number: 07575-7955 5. U.S. Congressional District: 4th Congressman Name: Mr. Cory Gardner 6. State Senatorial District: 1 Senator Name: Senator Greg Brophy 7. State Legislative District: 50 Representative Name: Rep. David Young 8. Primary Point of Contact: The Primary Point of Contact is the person responsible for coordinating the implementation of this proposal, if approval is granted. n Ms. n Mr. II Mrs. First Name: Roy Last Name: Rudisill Title: Director,Weld Co.OEM Organization: Weld County, CO Street Address: 1150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80632 Telephone: (970)304-6540 Fax: Mobile: E-mail Address: nudisill@weldgov.com 9. Alternate Point of Contact: The Altemate Point of Contact is the person that can address questions or concerns in the Primary Point of Contact's absence. rl Ms. n Mr. 7 Mrs. First Name: Merrie Last Name: Leach Title: OEM Coordinator Organization: Weld County,CO Street Address: 1150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80631 Telephone: (970)35H000x 3996 Fax: Mobile: E-mail Address: mleach©weldgov.com 10. Application Prepared by: Ms. Q Mr. n Mrs. First Name: Aaron Last Name: Henderson Title: Hazard Mitigation Planner Organization: ARCADIS U.S., Inc. Street Address: 3522 Thomasville Road,2nd Floor City: Tallahassee State: Florida Zip Code: 32309 Telephone: (850)895-4709 Fax: Mobile: E-mail Address: aeron.hendersonf4≥?arcadis-us.com 11. Authorized Applicant Agent: 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.^Ms. I l Mr. Mrs. First Name: Douglas Last Name: Rademacher Title: Chair,Commission Organization: Weld County Board of County Commissioners Street Address: 1150 O Street City: Greeley State: Colorado Zip Code: 80632 Telephone: (970)336-7204 Fax: (970)336-7233 Mobile: E-mail Address: drademacher@weldgov.com Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 2 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management PROJECT DESCRIPTION I. Type of Project Stream Gage Flood Warning Project: 9 sites 2. Site Address: (No PO or Route No.) do Weld County Office of Emergency Management 3. City, State,Zip Code: 1150 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631 4. Tax Parcel ID: See attached materials for 9 sites 5. Property Tax ID: 6. Latitude(in decimal form): Attached 7. Longitude (in decimal form): 8. Flood Zone Designation: AE or A 1-30 A(no base flood elevation given) B or X(shaded) C or X (un-shaded) 9. Panel Number of the FIRM used to determine the above: Attached maps 10. Date of FIRM: 11. Describe, in detail,the proposed project. Explain how the proposed project will solve the problem(s)and provide the level(s)of protection. Include a description of the desired outcome and methodology of the mitigation activity in terms of mitigation objectives to be achieved. Please see attached scope of work and other materials. 12. Is this a new or revised application? fl New El Revised If revised,check appropriate box: In Funding Change El Timeline Extension El Change in Scope of Work n Other(specify below) 13. Is this a Phased Project application? n Yes I v l No If Phased,check appropriate box: n 2 Phase(list phases n 3/4 Phase(list phases below) below) n Includes Acquisition n Includes Easements nInvolves Relocating Other(specify below) Utilities 14.Other Federal Agency(OFA)Partner? n Yes 71 I No If yes, check appropriate box: n FEMA is primary agency El FEMA has a limited role nDuplication of Programs review process has been established. Provide name(s)of all OFAs 15. Will all partners use ASCE/SEI 24-05? ✓ Yes n No If yes,check appropriate box(es): 1.5 Basic Design 2.0 Basic Requirements (Ilydrologic l Hydrotropic projects only) 3.0 High Risk Flood Hazard 5.0 Materials ❑ Other ASCE commentary data/addendum 16. Describe yes answers to questions 13, 14,and/or 15. All ten add bt'ad.to local M.pan and sedated Kap,Mm cubicle of the 100 .r No:IpSin.Local p.mianp WdKnn.pt,..M%dorsi and stele regulations all a blond ON.WY.Y buM1d 1*de the Notlp.In tandry. Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 3 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management 17. Site Plan(For projects that will change the function/functionality of land surfaces—to include easements): A site plan (engineering report, feasibility study report), with alignment drawings, that include the location, plan view and cross-section of cuts, fills and control structures, is required. Include the type, and measurement, of all pipes, culverts,ditches, swales and detention/retention basins and ponds. Send the following engineering as appropriate. ElCalculations used to determine the sizes of any culverts in the project (drainage area, amount of flow, slope of culvert,invert elevations). nCalculations used to determine the sizes of any ditches and swales in the project (drainage area, amount of flow, slope and depth of the ditch). ri Calculations used to determine the sizes of any detention/retention basins and ponds in the project (drainage area, amount of flow,stage-storage,and stage-discharge). 18. Structural Plan (For projects that t+ill change the function functionalit> of buiWines and other structures—to include retrotitling): A structural plan (engineering report, feasibility study report), with architectural drawings, that include the location, a topographical view and a view of existing structures, is required. Include the following engineering as appropriate. nCalculations used to determine the necessary strength, densities, composition and sizes of any structural construction materials proposed for use in the project. nCalculations used to determine the sizes of any storm-water control systems proposed in the project (to include ditches,culverts,detention ponds,swales,etc.). El All other pertinent calculations developed to support the need for the project to be considered as proposed 19. Describe answers to questions 18 as necessary. Please see attached gage installation descriptions. TIMELINE / MAINTENANCE 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. 1. Task 1: Colorado State Contract Process Timeframe: 3 Months The State contract is the State's legal mechanism required to ensure funding or services to the applicant. The timeframe reflects up to a 3 month period. Task 2: Design&permitting,within 90 days after state contract execution Timeframe: 3 months Task 3: RFP for gage vendors, within 120 days after contract execution Timeframe: 1 month Task 4: Review bids/select vendor/contracting,within 6 mos after state contract Timeframe: 2 months Task 5: Installation of gages (includes 2 months weather delays) Timeframe: 5 months Task 6: Local/state inspections Timeframe: 2 months Task 7: Timeframe: Task 8: State Compliance Review and Closeout Timeframe: 3 Months Financial and project recondliation with local,state,and federal concurrence. Total Timeframe(must not exceed 1,095 days,36 months,or 3 years) Timeframe: 19 months Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 4 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management 2. The start date for any proposed project begins upon FEMA approval. If a specific timeframe is needed, provide the timeframe and an explanation. nia 3. An Operations and Maintenance(O&M)plan must be developed for each project. For application purposes,there must be an assurance acknowledging that the project will be operated and maintained in a manner that will achieve the proposed hazard mitigation.The final plan must be submitted prior to project closeout, because FEMA will review the final 0&M plan during project closeout. For the application,do you provide assurance that: A. The project will be operated and maintained in a manner that will achieve the proposed n Yes in No hazard mitigation? B. The final O&M Plan will be provided prior to project closeout,for review by FEMA? n Yes n No C. Is a signed Maintenance Agreement attached to this application? n Yes n No 4. In addition to#3 above, 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. Who will be responsible for providing any needed maintenance for the project? The Weld County Office of Emergency Management will secure, maintain and exercise these gages. b. What is the cost of maintenance on an annual basis? $998 per site per year Note: The cost of maintenance is considered all application prioritization weighting factor. Projects containing 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 points reductions due to maintenance concerns. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS List two feasible alternative projects to mitigate the hazard(s) in the project area. One alternative is the"No Action Alternative." 1. No Action Alternative Discuss the impacts on the project area if no action is taken. Please see attached scope of work. 2. Other Feasible Alternative Project Title: Please see attached scope and alternative budget. a. Proiect Description and Scope of Work Discuss a feasible alternative to the proposed project. This could be an entirely different mitigation method or a significant modification to the design of the current proposed project. Please include scope of work, engineering details(if applicable), estimated budget and the impacts of this alternative. Also,explain how the alternative project will solve the problem(s)and/or provide protection for the hazard(s). Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 5 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management SCOPE OF WORK / BUDGET In this section,provide the details of all costs of the project. For estimates,reasonable projections are essential. 1. If this is NOT a PHASED PROJECT,enter the estimated costs beginning on line 2. If acquisition is part of the non-phased project,also enter acquisition related costs on Line lb. 2. If this is a PHASED PROJECT—enter the estimated costs for Phase I beginning on Line la. la. Pre-Construction Cost(include any planning,study fees, architectural and/or engineering design costs, costs permit costs,etc.)—(indicate if item will be used as in-kind or pre-award) Description Hours Rate Cost Units $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Cost $ $ Ia. Total Pre-Construction Cost Ia. $ lb. If real property acquisition or real property easement is proposed as part of the project,list each property on the Property Inventory Worksheet(attached)and tabulate all property costs here. 1. Estimated Pre-Event Fair Market Value $ 2. Estimated Cost for Demolition $ If CD13G-DR funds are included in this cost estimate. the value of general 3. Estimated cost for Structure Relocation $ and/or professional labor \4 ages must 4. Estimated Appraisal Cost $ he tabulated in accordance with the 5. Estimated Closing Costs/Legal Fees $ Davis Bacon Act of 1931. 6. Uniform Relocation Assistance $ 7. Comparable Housing $ 8. Other(specify below) $ (a)Total of 1-8 $ 9. Program Income $ 10. Duplication of Benefits $ (b)Total of 10-11 $ 11. Subtract(b)from (a)to determine Total Cost to Acquire Property lb. $ Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 6 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management 2. Phase II Costs(of if the proposal is for a NON-PHASED Project): a. Materials(indicate if item will be used as in-kind offset) Item Dimension Quantity Cost per Unit Cost Rain/Stage Stations 5 $11,958 $59,790 Co-located gages 4 $5,400 $21,600 Radio Repeater 1 $10,062 $10,062 Base Station 1 $3,906 $3,906 Base Station Software 1 $22,140 $22,140 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Cost 2a. $ $117,496 b. Labor—include equipment costs—(indicate if item will be used as in-kind) Description Hours Rate Cost Installation of rain stage stations 176 $90 $15,840 Installation of co-located gages 96 $90 $8,640 Installation of radio repeater 32 $90 $2,880 Installation of base station 40 $96 $3,840 Site investigation 24 $105 $2,520 Traffic control 22 $70 $1,540 Stage-discharge ratings(5) 30 hrs each $120 $18,000 Contractor project management 40 $120 $4,800 $ $ $ $ Total Cost 2b. $ $58,060 c. Fees Paid(include any other costs associated with the project,i.e.,project management,inspection services,permit costs,etc.)—(indicate if item will be counted as in-kind offset) Description Hours Rate Cost Traffic control fees n/a $n/a $500 FCC radio licensing fees $ $3,408 CDOT utility permit(s) $ $3,408 Sub-applicant project management costs @ 5%of project total $ $9,144 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Cost 2c. $ $16,460 2d. Total Construction(or Phase II)Cost (2a+2b+2c) 2d. $ 192,018 3. Phase III Costs(generally final& de-mobilization costs. If another Phase exists,copy and paste the details): a. Materials(indicate if item will be used as in-kind offset) Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 7 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management Item Dimension Quantity Cost per Unit Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Cost 3a $ $ b. Labor—include equipment costs—(indicate if item will be used as in-kind) Description Hours Rate Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Total Cost 3b $ $ c. Fees Paid(include any other costs associated with the project,i.e.,project management,inspection services,permit costs,etc.)—(indicate if item will be counted as in-kind offset) Description Hours Rate Cost $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $144,013 $ $ $ Total Cost 3c $ $ 2d. Total Construction(or Phase III)Cost (3a+3b+3c) 3d. $ 4. Total Project Cost(la+lb+2d+3d)b+2d+.1 d) $192,018 5. Total Project Cost(A+B) 75%Federal Share: $144,013 Round Federal Share to nearest dollar 12.5%State Match: $24,002 12.5%Local Match: $24,003 NOTE:Round figures to the nearest dollar. Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 8 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management 6. Non-Federal Funding Share(25%of Total Cost) List all sources and amounts utilized in the non-federal share including all in-kind services. In-kind services may not exceed the 25%non-federal share. If any portion of the non-Federal share will come from non-applicant sources (donated services, private donation,etc.),attach letters of funding commitment for each non-applicant source. Commitment Source Name of Source Agency Type Funding Amount Letter Attached Weld County Weld County BOCC Cash $24,003 Yes State of Colorado Division of HS&EM $ 24,002 $ $ $ Source=State,Local,Private Non-Profit,Other Source Agency=Specific entity providing match Type Funding=Administration,Cash,Consulting Fees,Engineering Fees,Equipment Operation/Rental,Labor,Supplies,Other 7. Describe how you will manage the costs and schedule,and how you will ensure successful performance. Please see attached description. 8. Would the applicant consider a reduced federal&state cost share in full project funding was not available? EiYes,a reduction up to 30 %or up to$ would be acceptable. n No 9. Additional Comments Enter any additional comments related to the proposed project's funding,if desired. Mid County needs to Install each of these gages. a kdanland state there a reduced by aa%the County anticipates that It would on be possbl to MIA at ban 5 Of a of the most despots*needed gages. CDBG-DR FUNDING FOR NON-FEDERAL SHARE Grant recipients may be eligible to use Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery(CDBG-DR) funds for a portion,or all,of the non-Federal share match requirement to FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The physical location of the activity must be within a county listed in FEMA Presidential Declaration FEMA-DR-4145-CO. This section of the application should be filled-in only if you are seeking to obtain CDBG-DR funds for this purpose. An activity may be assisted in part with CDBG-DR funds only if ALL of the following requirements are met. 1. Connection to FEMA-DR-4145-CO CDBG's Disaster Recovery funds must be used for necessary expenses related to disaster relief, long-term recovery, restoration of infrastructure and housing,and economic revitalization. The activity must show a direct link to damages received during the September 11-30,2013 flooding,which resulted in FEMA Presidential Declaration FEMA-DR- 4145-CO. Please provide a brief explanation of how the proposed acquisition activity: (1)was a result of this flooding event;and (2)will restore housing or infrastructure,or revitalize the economy. Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 9 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management 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 below national objectives. a. Which of the national objectives will the proposed project meet? ElWill benefit to low-and moderate-income persons; HWill aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight; or May also include activities that the State and its State grant recipient certifies are designed to meet other 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). 3. Compliance with the primary 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 provides the information necessary to complete this requirement. a. Is the proposed activity: El jurisdiction wide ❑ specified target area If you checked specified target area,which data source was used?(Note:select the smallest unit of Census data that encompasses your proposed target area) b. Enter the number of households involved in the proposed project. 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. d. Enter the number of households within each income category expected to benefit from the proposed project. Incomes above 80%of the County Median Incomes above 50%and up to 80%of the County Median Incomes at or below 50%of the County Median e. Which type of income was used to determine the above? (Check only one) n 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 to this page. Page 10 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management ENVIRONMENTAL/CONSULTATION REQUIREMENTS Regulations governing the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)state that any project must"be in conformance with 44 CFR part 9, Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands, and 44 CFR part 10, Environmental Considerations." To comply with this mandate, written coordination must occur with the state and Federal agencies listed below to provide documentation relative to its potential effect on the physical,biological and built environment. NOTE: In coordinating with the below listed agencies, please provide photographs of the project site and adjacent area/structures, a description of the project referencing structure/site addresses, site map,property map and USGS map with the property location marked Maps must be of sufficient scale and detail that show the project site and surrounding project area(area of potential effects). Attach copies of the correspondence sent and received from below agencies (letters, permits, etc.). A list of contacts, addresses,and phone numbers,as well as an example letter,are provided in the Applicant Handbook. State Historical Preservation Office Environmental Requirement: National Historic Preservation Act:Historical Structures and Archeological Resources Questions Addressed: Does your project affect or is it in close proximity to any buildings or structures of any kind? Does your project involve disturbance of ground? Colorado Division of Wildlife-T&E Species AND U.S. Department of the Interior(Fish and Wildlife Service) Environmental Requirement: Endangered Species Act and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Questions Addressed: Does your project remove vegetation? Is your project in or near any type of waterway or body of water?(within'A mile) Is the project not contained within existing structures,or may it result in changes or potential effects to the natural environment? Are there threatened or endangered species or their critical habitat present in the project area or within the county the project is located within? Will this activity require an Aquatic Resource Alteration Permit? Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment AND U.S.Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Requirement: Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act,and Executive Order 11990(Protection of Wetlands) Executive Order 11988(Floodplain Management) Questions Addressed: Will the project involve work near or in a waterway, dredging or disposal of dredged material, excavation,adding fill material or result in any modification to water bodies or wetlands designed as "waters of the U.S."as identified by the US Army Corps of Engineers or on the National Wetland Inventory? Will the project require a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System(NPDES) permit from the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency? Will this activity require a Construction Storm-water Permit? Does the project alter a watercourse,water flood patterns,or a drainage way,regardless of its floodplain designation? Will the activity require a CLOMR(Conditional Letter of Map Revision)? U,S. Department of Agriculture(Natural Resources Conservation Services) Environmental Requirement: Farmland Protection Policy Act Questions Addressed: Will the project convert more than 5 acres of farmland outside community limits and require documentation from the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (Prime, Unique or other Important Farmlands)? U.S. Army Corps of Engineers AND Colorado Department of Transportation Regulatory Requirement: 44 CFR§80.13(b): Consultation regarding other ongoing Federal Activities Question Addressed: (1)The sub-applicant must demonstrate that is has consulted with USACE regarding the subject land's potential future use for the construction of a levee system. The subapplicant must also demonstrate that it has, and will, reject any future consideration of such use if it accepts FEMA assistance to convert the property to permanent open space. (2)The sub-applicant must demonstrate that it has coordinated with its State Department of Transportation to ensure that no future, planned modifications, improvements, or enhancements to Federal aid systems are under consideration that will affect the subject property. Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 11 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management Additional Comments Enter any additional comments related to environmental concerns for the proposed project if desired. Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 12 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management ASSURANCES Construction Programs Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington, DC 20503. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY. NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the Awarding Agency. Further,certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified. As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant: 1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in and the institutional,managerial and financial capability Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F). of project costs to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning application. Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or 2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General rehabilitation of residence structures. of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non- through any authorized representative, access to and discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) the right to examine all records, books, papers, or Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352) documents related to the assistance; and will establish a which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives. or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended(20 U.S.C. §§1681- 3. Will not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the 1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on terms of the real property title, or other interest in the the basis of Sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation site and facilities without permission and instructions Act of 1973, as amended(29 U.S.C. §794),which from the awarding agency. Will record the Federal prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) interest in the title of real property in accordance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975,as amended(42 awarding agency directives and will include a covenant U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits discrimination on in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse Office and with Federal assistance funds to assure non- Treatment Act f 1972(P.L. 92-255), as amended, discrimination during the useful life of the project. relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance Prawarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and (P.L. 91-616),T as amended, and Rehabilitation no Act noondiscrimination 1970 approval of construction plans and specifications. on thebasis asalcohol relating oralcoholism;(g)i§§52 on on basis of abuse or (g)§§523 5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912(42 engineering supervision at the construction site to U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee-3), as amended, relating ensure that the complete work conforms with the to confidentially of alcohol and drug abuse patient approved plans and specifications and will furnish records; (h)Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 progress reports and such other information as may be U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to required by the assistance awarding agency or state. nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the 6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable specific statute(s)under which application for Federal time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding assistance is being made; and(j)the requirements of agency. any other nondiscrimination statute(s)which may apply 7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from to the application. using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or 11. Will comply, or has already complied, with the presents the appearance of personal or organizational requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform conflict of interest, or personal gain. Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel act of Policies Act of 1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763) relating to prescribed and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose standards for merit systems for programs funded under property is acquired as a result of Federal and federal- Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 13 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management assisted programs. These requirements apply to all approved State management program developed under interests in real property acquired for project purposes the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972(16 U.S.C. regardless of Federal participation in purchases. §§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of Federal actions to 12. Will comply with theprovisions of the Hatch Act(5 State(Clean Air) Implementation Plans under Section P y 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended(42 U.S.C. §§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the U.S.C. §§7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground political activities of employees whose prindpal sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Act of 1974, as amended(PL. 93-523); and,(h) Federal funds. protection of endangered species under the 13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended(P.L. 93- Davis-Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7),the 205). Copeland Act(40 U.S.C. §276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.) related to protecting (40 U.S.C. §§327-333) regarding labor standards for components or potential components of the national wild federally-assisted construction sub-agreements. and scenic rivers system. 14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance of Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation 1973(P.L. 93-234)which requires recipients in a special Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593 flood hazard area to partidpate in the program and to (identification and protection of historic properties), and purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of construction and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 1974(16 U.S.C. §§469a-1 et seq.). 15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be 18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit environmental quality control measures under the Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91-190) "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b) notification of Organizations." violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d)evaluation of 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies 11988; (e)assurance of project consistency with the governing this program. 40-4-"OCAtir Chairman, Weld County BOCC SI UREc4 AUTHO IZ D CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Weld County, Colorado AUG 2 7 2014 APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED SF-424D(Rev.7-97)Back Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 14 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management ASSURANCES CONTINUED Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for FEMA funding. States and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification. Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 28 CFR Part 17,"Government-wide Debarment and suspension (Non-procurement)and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace(Grants)."The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA) determines to award the covered transaction,grant, or cooperative agreement. 1. LOBBYING A. As required by the section 1352,Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over$100,000, as defined at 44 CFR Part 18,the applicant certifies that: (a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant,the entering into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement; (b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congress,an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in accordance with its instructions; (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all the sub awards at all tiers(including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontract(s))and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. 2. DEBARMENT,SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS(DIRECT RECIPIENT) As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 67,for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or perform a public(Federal, State, or local)transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement,theft,forgery, bribery,falsification or destruction of records,making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity(Federal, State, or locally)with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph(1)(b)of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions(Federal, State, or local)terminated for cause or default; and B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application. 3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE(GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS) As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 17, Subpart F,for grantees, as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.623: (A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing an on-going drug free awareness program to inform employees about: (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 15 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management (2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph(a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph(a)that, as a condition of employment under the grant,the employee will: (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction. (e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph(d)(2)from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title,to the applicable FEMA awarding office, i.e. regional office or FEMA office. (f) Taking one of the following actions against such an employee, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph(d)(2),with respect to any employee who is so convicted: (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or (2) Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,law enforcement or other appropriate agency. (g) Making a good effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of paragraphs(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and(f). (B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s)for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant: Place of Performance Street City State Zip Code See attached 9 site descriptions/maps CO CPS Chairman, Weld County BOCC SI NATUR OF AUTHOR QED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE Weld County, Colorado AUG 2 7 2014 APPLICANT ORGANIZATION DATE SUBMITTED Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 16 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management PROPERTY OVERVIEW (If property surface rights or easements are to be acquired) The following table should be a compilation of all properties to be included in the proposed project. In the Property ID# column, assign a unique ID number to each property in the project(i.e., Property#01, 02,03, etc.)and refer to this number in the information listed under Individual Property Worksheets on the following page. ID If Owner of Property Street Address Total Property Cost (Do not use ROUTE or PO BOX) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ S $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ S $ $ $ $ $ $ Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 17 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management Special Consideration Properties (If property sub-surface rights or easements are to be acquired) — Complete Individual Property Worksheet for each. Street Address Owner of Property (Do not use ROUTE or PO BOX) Special Consideration Properties (If transportation or public access easements are necessary) —Complete Individual Property Worksheet for each. Street Address Owner of Property (Do not use ROUTE or PO BOX) Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page IS of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY WORKSHEET and sure to foreach individual property to be acquired. Make as many copies as needed be This section must be filled out o D D tv q p label each sheet with its corresponding Property ID#(given on the previous page)for reference. Homeowners should be able to assist you in filling in the information requested. 1. Property ID: 2. Property Owner 3. Property Address:(No PO or Route No.) 4. City, State,Zip Code: 5. Tax Parcel ID: 6. Property Tax ID: 7. Latitude: 8. Longitude: Pro torts Data 9. Property owner have flood insurance? 10. If Yes,Insurance Policy Provider: I I. If Yes,NFIP Policy Number: 12. Repetitive Loss Number: 13. Is property in a n Floodway n Floodplain Ti Other High Hazard Area n Not Applicable 14. Flood Zone Designation: AE or A 1-30 A(no base flood elevation given B or X(shaded C or X(unshaded) 15. Panel Number of the FIRM used to determine the above: 16. Date of FIRM: 17. Construction Date of Structure: 18. Building Type: n I-story with basement n 2-story with basement n Split level with basement n1-story w/o basement n 2-story w/o basement n Split level w/o basement n Manufactured Home n Other(specify) 19. Construction Type: n Wood Frame n Concrete Block n Other(specify) 20. Foundation of Building: n Basement n Crawl Space n Elevated on Piers,Piles,Posts,or Columns n Slab or Grade n Vacant Land n Other(Specify Below) 21. Type of Residency: n Owner Occupied n Principal Residence In R• ental Property nOwner Occupied n Secondary Residence In N• ot Applicable n Other(Specify) 22. If Rental,how many units are occupied? 23. If Rental,tenant names: 24. If property is a critical facility,what type? n Hazardous Materials Facility n Emergency Operations Center n P• ower Facility n Water Facility nS• ewer/wastewater treatment facility n Communications Facility nEmergency Medical Care Facility n Fire Protection n Other(Specify) 25. Historic bldg controls(easements): n 26. Percent of Structure's Damage n 0-49% n 50-99% n 100% 27. How many times has the property flooded? n2-3 insured losses cumulatively=<than building fair market value ni 4• or more insured losses since 1978 n1 2-3 insured losses cumulatively=>than building fair market value 1 N• ot Applicable 28. What is the source of flooding: n Riverine Flooding n Storm-water Runoff n Closed Basin n Other(Specify) Attach any continuations or additional items to this page. Page 19 of 20 Hazard Mitigation Application Continued Colorado Division of Homeland Security&Emergency Management Proposed Cost to Acquire Property In this section,provide the details of all costs of the project. For estimates,reasonable projections are essential. 29. Estimated Appraisal Cost $ 30. Estimated Pre-Event Fair Market Value $ 31. Estimated Closing Costs/Legal Fees $ (includes all costs necessary, including:title search,title insurance, settlement statement, deed preparation and recording,release of liens) 32. Estimated Cost for Demolition $ (consists of all costs necessary for demolition of structure,including:hazardous materials inspection,testing,abatement,clearance,and disposal to approved landfill) 33. Uniform Relocation Assistance $ 34. Comparable Housing $ P g 35. Other(specify below) $ 36. Total of 29-35 $ 37. Duplication of Benefits $ 38. Subtract 37 from 36 to determine Total Cost to Acquire Property $ Attach the following: 39. Declaration and Release form for property owner: 40. Elevation Certificate,if available: El 41. Declaration and Release form for each tenant household: l l 42. Duplication of Benefits Affidavit: I I 43. Hazardous Materials Certification: 44. 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C i -0 cn cn Q) O Q CO (� CD CLO C/) I— U) WUU 0 Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management kw >` mow, Weld County •earn Monitoring Applicant Project Colorado Hazard Mitigation Application Environmental/Historic Preservation Questionnaire FEMA ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR HMGP PROJECTS The Council on Environmental Quality(CEQ) has developed regulations to implement the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA).These regulations,as set forth in Title 40,Code of the Federal Regulations(CFR) Parts 1500-1508, require an investigation of the potential environmental impacts of a proposed federal action,and an evaluation of alternatives as part of the environmental assessment process.The FEMA regulations that establish the agency-specific process for implementing NEPA are set forth in 44 CFR Subpart 10. Following are excerpts from FEMA's regulations for implementing NEPA for funding of HMGP projects: CFR 10.4(a) POLICY FEMA shall act with care to assure that, in carrying out its responsibilities, including disaster planning, response and recovery and hazard mitigation and flood insurance, it does so in a manner consistent with national environmental policies. Care shall be taken to assure,consistent with other considerations of national policy,that all practical means and measures are used to protect, restore, and enhance the quality of the environment,to avoid or minimize adverse environmental consequences. FEMA shall: (1) Assess environmental consequences of FEMA actions; (2) Use a systematic, interdisciplinary approach that will ensure the integrated use of the natural and social sciences, and environmental considerations, in planning and decision- making where there is a potential for significant environmental impact; (3) Insure that presently unmeasured environmental amenities are considered in the decision- making process; (4) Consider reasonable alternatives to recommended courses of action in any proposal that involves conflicts concerning alternative uses of resources; (5) Make available to States,counties, municipalities, institutions, and individuals advice and information useful in restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of the environment. 44 CFR 10.7 (c) (2) RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPLICANT: Page 1 of 40 (1)Contact FEMA Region VIII as early as possible in the planning process for guidance on the scope and level of environmental information required to be submitted in support of their application; (2)Conduct any studies which are deemed necessary and appropriate by FEMA to determine the impact of the proposed action on the human environment; (3) Consult with appropriate Federal, regional, State, and local agencies and other potentially interested parties during preliminary planning stages to ensure that all environmental factors are identified; (4)Submit applications for all Federal, regional,State,and local approvals as early as possible in the planning process; (5) Notify FEMA Region VIII as early as possible of all other Federal, regional, State, local, and Indian tribal actions required for project completion so that FEMA may coordinate all Federal environmental reviews;and (6) Notify FEMA Region VIII of all known parties potentially affected by or interested in the proposed action. A. National Historic Preservation Act-Historic Buildings and Structures Contacts:State Historic Preservation Office * 1. Does your project affect or is it in close proximity to any buildings or structures 50 years or more in age? Y O N O If Yes,you must confirm that you have provided the following: n The property address and original date of construction for each property affected nA minimum of two color photographs showing at least three sides of each structure(Please label the photos accordingly), ri A diagram or USGS 1:24,000 scale quadrangle map displaying the relationship of the property(s) to the project area. To help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: n Information gathered about potential historic properties in the project area, including any evidence indicating the age of the building or structure and presence of buildings or structures that are listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or within or near a National Register listed or eligible historic district.Sources for this information may include the State Historic Preservation Officer,and/or the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer(SHPO/THPO), your local planning office,historic preservation organization,or historical society. n Consideration of how the project design will minimize adverse effects on known or potential historic buildings or structures, and any alternatives considered or implemented to avoid or minimize effects on historic buildings or structures. Please address and note associated costs in Page 2 of 40 your project budget. nFor acquisition/demolition projects affecting historic buildings or structures,any data regarding the consideration and feasibility of elevation, relocation,or flood proofing as alternatives to demolition. nAttached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): Page 3 of 40 Sensors will be mounted on existing State and County bridges which may be more than 50-years B.National Historic Preservation Act-Archeological Resources Contacts:State Historic Preservation Office * 1. Does your project involve disturbance of ground? y O N If Yes,you must confirm that you have provided the following: riA description of the ground disturbance by giving the dimensions (area,volume,depth,etc.) and location Page 4 of 40 nThe past use of the area to be disturbed,noting the extent of previously disturbed ground. nA USGS 1:24,000 scale or other site map showing the location and extent of ground disturbance. nTo help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: nAny information about potential historic properties, including archeological sites, in the project area. Sources of this information may include SHPO/THPO,and/or the Tribe's cultural resources contact if no THPO is designated. Include, ifpossible,a map showing the relation of any identified historic properties to the project area. Attached materials or additional comments. P ease enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): The attached scope of work, photos and site maps illustrate the locations of the proposed stream gages and the typical installation procedure. The total area of land disturbance associated with a typical installation is less than 20 square feet. C. Endangered Species Act and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Contacts:US Fish and Wildlife/Colorado Parks and Wildlife * 1.Are Federally listed threatened or endangered species or their critical habitat present in the area affected by the project? Y O N O If Yes,you must confirm that you have provided the following: Page 5 of 40 ❑ Information you obtained to identify species in or near the project area. Provide the source and date of the information cited. ❑ To help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: ❑ Any request for information and associated response from the USFWS,the National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS) (for affected ocean-going fish),or your State Wildlife Agency, regarding potential listed species present and potential of the project to impact those species. ❑ Attached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 2. Does your project remove or affect vegetation? Y ONO O If Yes,you must confirm that you have provided the following: ❑ Description of the amount(area) and type of vegetation to be removed or affected. ❑ A site map showing the project area and the extent of vegetation affected. ❑ Photographs or digital images that show both the vegetation affected and the vegetation in context of it surroundings. ❑ To help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: ❑ Attached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 3. Is your project in, near(within 200 feet), or likely to affect any type of waterway or body of water? y O N O If Yes,and project is not within an existing building,you must confirm that you have provided the following: nA USGS 1:24,000 scale quadrangle map showing the project activities in relation to all nearby water bodies (within 200 feet). nAny information about the type of water body nearby including:its dimensions,the proximity of the project activity to the water body,and the expected and possible changes to the water body, if any. nIdentify all water bodies regardless whether you think there may be an effect Page 6 of 40 nA photograph or digital image of the site showing both the body of water and the project area. nTo help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: nEvidence of any discussions with the US Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS),and/or Colorado Parks and Wildlife concerning any potential impacts if there is the potential for the project to affect any water body. Attached materials or additional comments. P ease enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): The attached scope of work, site maps and photos illustrate the proposed site and describe the typcical installation D. Clean Water Act, Rivers and Harbors Act, and Executive Order 11990 (Protection of Wetlands) Contacts: US Fish and Wildlife/Army Corps of Engineers/US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service * 1.Will the project involve dredging or disposal of dredged material,excavation,adding fill material Page 7 of 40 or result in any modification to water bodies or wetlands designated as "waters of the U.S" as identified by the US Army Corps of Engineers or on the National Wetland Inventory? Y O NO If Yes,you must confirm that you have provided the following: nDocumentation of the project location on a USGS 1:24,000 scale topographic map or image and a copy of a National Wetlands Inventory map or other available wetlands mapping information. nTo help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: nRequest for information and response letter from the US Army Corps of ri Engineers and/or State resource agencies regarding the potential for wetlands,and g / g 8 8 applicability of permitting requirements. nEvidence of alternatives considered to eliminate or minimize impacts to wetlands. nAttached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): Continuous water level is measured with a radar sensor mounted above the stream from a bridge. Radar sensors are non-intrusive and require no contact witht the water. There will be no disturbance of the stream channel or stream bank. E. Executive Order 11988(Floodplain Management) Contacts:Local floodplain administrator/CO Department of Natural Resources/State Page 8 of 40 National Floodplain Administrator * 1. Does a Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM),Flood Hazard Boundary Map(FHBM), hydrologic study, or some other source indicate that the project is located in or will affect a 100-year floodplain,a 500-year floodplain if a critical facility,an identified regulatory floodway,or an area prone to flooding? Y O N O If Yes, please indicate in the text box below any documentation to identify the means or the alternatives considered to eliminate or minimize impacts to floodplains (See the 8 step process found in 44 CFR Part 9.6.)to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project(If you selected Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 2. Does the project alter a watercourse,water flow patterns,or a drainage way, regardless of its floodplain designation? Y ON Q If Yes,please indicate below any other information you are providing to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project: nHydrologic/hydraulic information from a qualified engineer to demonstrate how drainage and flood flow patterns will be changed and to identify down and upstream effects. nEvidence of any consultation with US Army Corps of Engineers(may be included under Part D of the Environmental Information). nRequest for information and response letter from the State water resource agency, if applicable, with jurisdiction over modification of waterways. PAttached materials or additional comments. P ease enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): Due to their required proximity to the stream,gages may be located in a regulatory floodplain. The County will follow all local permitting requirements for installation in the floodplain. Page 9 of 40 F.Coastal Zone Management Act Contacts: * 1. Is the pro'ect located in the State's designated coastal zone? Y d N O If Yes, please indicate below any other information you are providing to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project: nInformation resulting from contact with the appropriate State agency that implements the coastal zone management program regarding the likelihood of the project's consistency with the State's coastal zone plan and any potential requirements affecting the cost or design of the proposed activity. nAttached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): Page 10 of 40 G. Farmland Protection Policy Act Contacts: US Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service * 1.Will the project convert more than 5 acres of"prime or unique"farmland outside city limits to a non-agricultural use? Y ON O Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): Page 11 of 40 H. RCRA and CERCLA(Hazardous and Toxic Materials) Contacts:Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment * 1. Is there a reason to suspect there are c aminants from a current or past use on the property associated with the proposed project? Y N O Page 12 of 40 If Yes, please indicate below any other information you are providing to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project: nComments and any relevant documentation. nResults of any consultations with State or local agency to obtain permit with requirements for handling, disposing of or addressing the effects of hazardous or toxic materials related to project implementation. nAttached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 2.Are there any studies, investigations,or enforcement actions related to the property associated with the proposed project? Y ©N O If Yes, please indicate below any other information you are providing to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project: n Comments and any relevant documentation. nResults of any consultations with State or local agency to obtain permit with requirements for handling,disposing of or addressing the effects of hazardous or toxic materials related to project implementation. n Attached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 3. Does any pro ect construction or operation activities involve the use of hazardous or toxic materials? Y N O If Yes, please indicate below any other information you are providing to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project: nComments and any relevant documentation. n Results of any consultations with State or local agency to obtain permit with requirements for handling,disposing of or addressing the effects of hazardous or toxic materials related to project implementation. n Attached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 4. Do you know if any of the current or past land-uses of the property affected by the proposed project or of the adjacent properties are associated with hazardous or toxic materials? Y O N O Page 13 of 40 If Yes, please indicate below any other information you are providing to help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project: nComments and any relevant documentation. nResults of any consultations with State or local agency to obtain permit with requirements for handling,disposing of or addressing the effects of hazardous or toxic materials related to project implementation. I-1 Attached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): I. Executive Order 12898, Environmental Justice for Low Income and Minority Populations Contacts: Local Census Office * 1.Are there low income or minority populations in the project's area of effect or adjacent to the project area? Y O N O If Yes,you must confirm that you have provided the following: Page 14 of 40 riDescription of any disproportionate and adverse effects to these populations. nTo help FEMA evaluate the impact of the project, please indicate below any other information you are providing: nDescription of the population affected and the portion of the population that would be disproportionately and adversely affected. Please include specific efforts to address the adverse impacts in your proposal narrative and budget. nAttached materials or additional comments. Please enter your comments below (If you selected Yes or Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): J.Other Environmental/Historic Preservation Laws or Issues * 1. Are there other environmental/historic preservation requirements associated with this project that you are aware of? Y O N O Page 15 of 40 If Yes, please indicate in the text box below a description of the requirements, issues or public involvement effort. * 2.Are there controversial issues associated with this project? Y ON O If Yes, please indicate in the text box below a description of the requirements,issues or public involvement effort(If you selected Not Known above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): * 3. Have you conducted any public meeting or solicited public input or comments on your specific proposed mitigation project? y O N Q If Yes, please indicate in the text box below a description of the requirements, issues or public involvement effort. K.Summary and Cost of Potential Impacts * 1. Having answered the questions in parts A.through J.,have you identified any aspects of your propos d project that have the potential to impact environmental resources or historic properties? Y �N O Page 16 of 40 If Yes,you must confirm that you have: I7 Evaluated these potential effects and provided the materials required in Parts A through J that identify the nature and extent of potential impacts to environmental resources and/or historic properties. nConsulted with appropriate parties to identify any measures needed to avoid or minimize these impacts. nConsidered alternatives that could minimize both the impacts and the cost of the project. nMade certain that the costs of any measures to treat adverse effects are realistically reflected in the project budget estimate. Please enter your comments below(If you selected Yes above, please indicate why in the text box below and any information about this project that could assist FEMA in its review.): Evaluation By checking the Not Applicable box and not providing the information in this section,I understand that this application may not be selected for the Pre-Disaster Mitigation-Competitive Grant Program. Page 17 of 40 * Is the recipient participating in the Community Rating System (CRS)? Y ON O If yes,what is their CRS rating? * Is the recipient a Cooperating Technical Partner(CTP)? Y O N O * Is the recipient a Firewise Community? Y ON O If yes, please provide their Firewise Community number: * Has the recipient adopted building codes consistent with the International Codes? Y O N O * Has the recipient adopted the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000 Code? Y O N O * Have the reci cent's building codes been assessed on the Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS)? Y N O If yes,what is t eir BCEGS rating? * Is this a small,impoverished community? V O N O * How will this mitigation activity leverage involvement of partners to enhance its outcome? Y ON O * How will this mitigation activity offer long-term financial and social benefits or promote resiliency for the community? Installation of a stream monitoring system will provide better real time stream data which will help to provide early warning to Weld County agencies and citizens and enhance emergency raennncA�„gvaru2tiryf nfat rick r ifivape * Please provide the percent of he population benefiting from this mitigation activity. * Please explain your response to the above question in the text box below. * Does this mitigation activity protect a critical facility? Y O N Q If yes, please select the type of critical facilities to be protected A warning system does not physically protect a critical facility, however, it can provide valuable time to evacuate those who are in a critical facility. Assurances and Certifications Part I:FEMA Form 20-16A,Assurances Non-Construction Programs/FEMA Form 20-16B,Assurances Construction Programs. Page 18 of 40 Part II: FEMA Form 20-16C, Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment,Suspension and Other Responsibilities Matters;and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. Part III:SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities(Complete only if applying for a grant of more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities using Non-Federal funds. See Form 20-16C for lobbying activities definition.) EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES(FEMA 44 CFR§10.8(d)(3) If Extraordinary Circumstances exist within an area affected by an action,such that an action that is categorically excluded from NEPA compliance may have a significant adverse environmental impact, an environmental assessment shall be prepared.A"Yes"answer to one of the following questions would likely indicate your project would require an Environmental Assessment(EA). YES NO O O (i) Greater scope or size than normally experienced for a particular category of action; O O (ii)Actions with a high level of public controversy; OO (iii) Potential for degradation,even though slight,of already existing poor environmental conditions; O O (iv) Employment of unproven technology with the potential adverse effects or actions involving unique or unknown environmental risks; O O (v) Presence of endangered or threatened species or their critical habitat,or archaeological cultural,historical or other protected resources; O O (vi) Presence of hazardous or toxic substances at levels which exceed Federal,state,or local regulations or standards requiring action or attention; O O (vii)Actions with the potential to affect special status areas adversely or other critical resources such as wetlands,coastal zones,wildlife refuge and wilderness areas,wild and scenic rivers,sole or principal drinking water aquifers; O O (viii) Potential for adverse effects on health or safety;and OO (ix) Potential to violate a federal,state, local,or tribal law or requirement imposed for the protection of the environment. OO (x) Potential for significant cumulative impact when the proposed action is combined with other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions, even though the impacts of the proposed action may not be significant by them elves. PROJECT CONDITIONS AND ASSURANCES Page 19 of 40 If ground-disturbing activities occur during implementation,the applicant will monitor excavation activity,and if any artifacts or human remains are found during the excavation process,all work is to cease and the applicant will notify FEMA,Grantee,and SHPO. If deviations from the proposed scope of work result in substantial design changes,the need for additional ground disturbance,additional removal of vegetation,or result in any other unanticipated changes to the physical environment,the Grantee must contact FEMA,and a re-evaluation under NEPA and other applicable environmental laws will be conducted by FEMA. If the action is in an identified wetland or waters of the U.S.,the applicant will seek and comply with a 404 permit or other permit as appropriate. OTHER POSSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS Other environmental laws may apply depending on the type of project you submit.This is a sample list of other environmental laws,but is not inclusive. EPA-Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act-Sewage Disposal Discharge Permits EPA-Section 313 of the Federal Clean Water Act-Storm water Mgt.and Erosion Sediment Control-33- U.S.C.-1251-1387 EPA-Comprehensive Environmental Response,Compensation and Liability Act-(CERCLA)Hazardous Waste-42 U.S.C. 9601-9675 EPA-Underground Storage Tank Regulations EPA-Federal Safe Drinking Water Act(SDWA)-42 U.S.C.300f-300j-26 EPA-Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA)-42 U.S.C. 6901-6992k EPA-Toxic Substances Control Act(TSCA)-15 U.S.C.-2601-2692 EPA-Pollution Prevention Act(PPA)-42 U.S.C.-13101-B109 EPA-Emergency Planning and Community right-To-Know Act of 1986(EPCRA)-42 U.S.C. 11001-11050 Section 4(f)of the Dept.of Transportation Act-Recreational Area/Parkland/Protected Land Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act-Navigable Waters Native American Graves Protection&Repatriation Act of 1990 Applicable State&Local Requirements and Laws FEMA's LIST OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSIONS(CATEXES) UNDER NEPA(FEMA 44 CFR 10.8(d)(2) FEMA has determined from experience that the following categories of actions have no significant impact on the human environment and are,therefore,categorically excluded from preparation of an Page 20 of 40 environmental assessment and environmental impact statement,except where extraordinary circumstances exist as defined in 44 CFR§10.8(d)(3). CATEX-LEVEL 1 If your project falls within the following categories,you do not need to coordinate with any agencies. Submit your project without an environmental review. A.Studies involving no commitment of resources except money and manpower B.Training activities C. Public education programs D. Technical assistance activities E. Purchasing of equipment CATEX—LEVEL2 You must first have considered all possible solutions to solve the problem and have chosen the preferred alternative(project). If your project falls within the following categories, consultation with the SHPO, USFWS and appropriate State agencies is required. However, letters "B"and "E" may require coordination with the USACE or others,depending upon the type of project. Fill out the environmental checklist,attach the coordination letters from SHPO,USFWS, USACE and others,as appropriate and State agencies and submit your project. If you have a question as to whether your project fits into one of these categories,consult with the State Hazard Mitigation Officer. A. Acquisition of properties and associated demolition/removal when acquisition is: From a willing seller,the buyer coordinated acquisition planning with affected authorities,and the acquired property will be dedicated in perpetuity to used that are compatible with open space, recreational,or wetland practices. B. Acquisition, installation,or operation of utility and communication systems that use existing distribution systems or facilities,or currently used infrastructure rights-of-way.To qualify under this CATEX,the proposed action must take place in already disturbed areas,in existing footprints or rights of way. C. Demolition of structures and other improvements or disposal of uncontaminated structures and other improvements to permitted off-site locations,or both. D. Physical relocation of individual structures where FEMA has no involvement in the relocation site selection or development. E. Repair, reconstruction, restoration,elevation, retrofitting, upgrading to current codes and standards, or replacement of any facility in a manner that substantially conforms to the preexisting design, function, and location. To qualify under this CATEX,the proposed action must take place in already disturbed areas,in existing footprints or rights-of-way. F.Actions conducted within enclosed facilities,etc. CATEX—LEVEL 3 Page 21 of 40 You must first have considered all possible solutions to solve the problem and have chosen the preferred alternative(project). If your project falls within Category A,full coordination would be required on all the acts outlined in the bullets below,or as appropriate for the type of proposed action. A. Improvements to existing facilities and the construction of small scale hazard mitigation measures in existing developed areas • National Historic Preservation Act and Archeological& Historical Preservation Act;(SHPO) • Endangered Species Act; (USFWS) • Farmlands Protection Policy Act; (NRCS) • Section 404 of the Clean Water Act;(USACE) • Any other environmental laws,if they apply • Executive Order 11988—Floodplain Management(State Water Control Agency and local floodplain administrator) • Executive Order 11990—Wetlands (USFWS,NRCS, USACE) • 12898—Environmental Justice (Local Census Office for low income or minority population information) • All other appropriate State and local agencies If the proposed action is a culvert enlargement or water project(diversion),supporting preliminary engineering must be submitted to confirm that the project will not cause any increase in flow and therefore would not cause any downstream impacts. ALTERNATIVES If your project did not fall within one of the categorical exclusions,then a full environmental review, including evaluation of alternatives, must be completed. Information for at least three alternatives must be evaluated in this section. Give equal treatment to all alternatives considered to the extent that information is available. IDENTIFY AT LEAST 3 ALTERNATIVES: Please add additional sheets as needed. ALTERNATIVE#1—the No Action alternative evaluates the consequences of taking no action and leaving conditions as they currently exist ALTERNATIVE#2 (Proposed Action)—is the applicant's preferred project to solve the problem Page 22 of 40 ALTERNATIVE#3-is a second action alternative that would also solve the problem. It must be a viable project that could be substituted in the event the proposed action is not chosen AFFECTED ENVIRONMENTS AND POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED 1. Geology and Soils Brief description of the geology and soils at the proposed project areas: • How would Alternative 1 impact or be impacted by geology and soils? • How would Alternative 2 impact or be impacted by geology and soils? Page 23 of 40 • How would Alternative 3 impact or be impacted by geology and soils? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Describe any measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the anticipated impacts from implementing the various alternatives described above (i.e. Best Management Practices to reduce the potential for soil erosion,etc.) Please include additional sheets,as necessary. 2. Land Use and Planning Description of the existing land use and planning in the project area. a. Zoning Brief description of the zoning and/or planning at the proposed project areas • How would Alternative 1 impact or be impacted by zoning and/or planning be consistent with Planning and zoning in the project area? Flow would Alternative 2 impact or be impacted by zoning and/or planning. Would it be consistent with Planning and zoning in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact or be impacted by zoning and/or planning.Would it be consistent with planning and zoning in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Page 24 of 40 Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts of any of the alternatives Please include additional sheets, as necessary. b. Prime Farm Land Brief description of any prime farmlands located in the project areas • How would Alternative 1 impact or be impacted by prime farmland? • How would Alternative 2 impact or be impacted by prime farmland? • How would Alternative 3 impact or be impacted by prime farmland? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 25 of 40 • Describe any measures that can be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. c. Floodplain Encroachment Are any of the alternatives located in the floodplain or floodway designated on a FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)or Flood Boundary/Floodway Map?If yes,designate the project locations on a FEMA flood map and attach to the application y O N O Is the community where the project is located participating in the NFIP and are they in good standing? y ON O Would any of the alternatives impact the FEMA map? • How would Alternative 1 impact the floodplain? • How would Alternative 2 impact the floodplain? • How would Alternative 3 impact the floodplain? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives, if applicable Please include additional sheets, as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate any identified impacts. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 26 of 40 d. Traffic Circulation,Volume,and Parking Access Brief description of traffic circulation,volume and parking access in the project areas • How would Alternative 1 impact or be impacted by traffic circulation,volume and parking access? • How would Alternative 2 impact or be impacted by traffic circulation,volume and parking access? • How would Alternative 3 impact or be impacted by traffic circulation,volume and parking access? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets, as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate any identified impacts. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 27 of 40 3. Public Health and Safety Brief description of any health and safety issues in the project areas.This involves a brief discussion of federal and state standards,if applicable. • How would Alternative 1 impact public health and safety issues? • How would Alternative 2 impact public safety health and issues? • How would Alternative 3 impact public health and safety issues? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives, if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate any of the anticipated impacts. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 28 of 40 4. Socio-Economic Issues Brief description of affected populations in the project areas.Census data should be used,if appropriate.Include a description and distribution(if any)of minority,elderly and low income populations. • How would Alternative 1 impact any populations described above? • How would Alternative 2 impact any populations described above? • How would Alternative 2 impact any populations described above? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 29 of 40 5. Air Quality Brief description of air quality standards in the project areas and any local or state requirements,if applicable.Impacts should address short-term(during construction)and long-term(operational) impacts on air quality 4 tY • How would Alternative 1 impact air quality in the project areas? • quality in the project areas? How would Alternative 2 impact air a eas • How would Alternative 3 impact air quality in the project areas? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above Please add additional pages, as necessary. Page 30 of 40 6. Noise • Brief description of any noise ordinances and sensitive receptors that may exist in the project areas • How would Alternative 1 impact noise levels in the project areas? • How would Alternative 2 impact noise levels in the project areas? • How would Alternative 3 impact noise levels in the project areas? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 31 of 40 7. Public Services and Utilities • Brief description of the public services and utilities provided in the project areas.This should include,but not be limited to,water,sanitation,solid waste disposal,storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas,telephone/television service, law enforcement,fire protection, public transit system and emergency medical and hospitals • How would Alternative 1 impact public services/utilities in the project areas? • How would Alternative 2 impact public services/utilities in the project areas? • How would Alternative 3 impact public services/utilities in the project areas • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 32 of 40 8. Water Quality/Water Resources Brief description of any water quality/water resource issues relative to the project area.This could include water-use classifications or local issues due to runoff during and after construction. If the proposed project would divert or re-channel water,a preliminary engineering report with hydraulics and/or hydrology must be included with the application in order to evaluate downstream impacts. • How would Alternative 1 impact water quality and/or water resources in the project area? • How would Alternative 2 impact water quality and/or water resources in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact water quality and/or water resources in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Impacts should address short-term (during construction) and long-term impacts on water quality. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 33 of 40 9. Biological Resources a. Wetlands Consult a National Wetlands Inventory Map to determine if wetlands are located in the project areas. If yes,attach a copy of the map(s)to the application designating the location of the wetlands and identifying the types of wetlands located in the project areas. • How would Alternative 1 impact wetlands in the project area? • How would Alternative 2 impact wetlands in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact wetlands in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 34 of 40 b. Threatened or Endangered Species(animal,plant or aquatic) Contact state and federal agencies to determination if any threatened,endangered,or sensitive species(animal,plant,and aquatic)or their habitat is located in or near the proposed project areas. • How would Alternative 1 impact any threatened,endangered,or sensitive species or their habitat in the project area? • How would Alternative 2 impact any threatened,endangered or sensitive species or their habitat in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact any threatened,endangered or sensitive species or their habitat in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets, as necessary. Page 35 of 40 c. Vegetation,Wildlife,and Aquatic Resources Describe other vegetation,wildlife,and aquatic resources in the project areas. • How would Alternative 1 impact resources in the project area? • How would Alternative 2 impact resources in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact resources in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets, as necessary. Page 36 of 40 10. Cultural Resources a. Historic Properties Identify any historic properties in the project areas by determining the age of the property and consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer. • How would Alternative 1 impact historic properties in the project area? • How would Alternative 2 impact historic properties in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact historic properties in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 37 of 40 b. Archeological Resources Identify any potential archeological resources in the project areas by consulting with the State Historic Preservation Officer.You may be asked to perform a records search and/or a pedestrian survey of the proposed project areas. • How would Alternative 1 impact archeological resources in the project area? • How would Alternative 2 impact archeological resources in the project area? • How would Alternative 3 impact archeological resources in the project area? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets, as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 38 of 40 11. Hazardous Materials and Wastes (to be used if hazardous materials and wastes issues are identified) The American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) (1994)Standard E 1527-94 defines a recognized environmental condition as"the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground,groundwater,or surface water of the property.This can include releases from waste sites,disposal sites,dump pits,etc. Brief description of any hazardous materials and waste issues involved in the project areas.This involves a brief discussion of federal and state standards,if applicable. • How would Alternative 1 impact or be impacted by these issues? • How would Alternative 2 impact or be impacted by these issues? • How would Alternative 3 impact or be impacted by these issues? • Continue for the rest of the alternatives,if applicable. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. • Describe any measures that could be implemented to mitigate the anticipated impacts described above. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 39 of 40 12. Permits • List the type of permits typically required for your project,such as a 404 permit from the Army Corps of Engineers, building permit, permit for storm water or sediment and erosion control, floodplain permit,etc.State whether you have applied for the required permit,or, if not,when will you apply. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. 13. Public Notice Coordination • Provide the name of the most widely circulated newspaper where the proposed project is located,the address,phone and fax numbers and the publication deadlines. Please include additional sheets,as necessary. Page 40 of 40 Colorado DHSEM EXHIBIT C Hazard Mitigation Application All Project Types DESIGNATION OF AGENT RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED Board of County Commissioners OF Weld County (Governing Body) (Public Entity) THAT Douglas Rademacher , Chair, (Name) (Title) is hereby authorized to execute for and in behalf of Weld County a public entity established under the laws of the State of Colorado, all required forms and documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP) under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Public Law 93-288 as amended) Passed and approved this 27th day of August , 20 14 • CERTIFICATION 1, Esther E. Gesick , duly appointed and Clerk to the Board (Name) (Title) of Weld County , do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of (Public Entity) a resolution passed and approved by the Board of County Commissioners (Governing Body) of Weld A County, Colorado on the 27th day of August 2014 . gCo • X�2O(el Clerk to the Board 8/27/2014 (Signature) (Official Position) (Date) COLORADO COPS Division of Homeland Security CO i &Emergency Management ^t pr's :f 1Ic�.,• �. Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP) Sub-Grantee Maintenance Agreement Certification WHEREAS, the Board of Weld County County Commissioners [city/county] (herein after referred to as the Sub-grantee) and the Colorado Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM), (herein after referred to as the Grantee) desire to reduce or eliminate future natural hazard damages in the best interest of the community,the State,and the federal government;and WHEREAS, the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) provides funding to Territories, Indian Tribal governments, local governments, and eligible private non-profits (PNPs) following a Presidential major disaster declaration. The cost-shared federal funding assists projects that meet FEMA Benefit Cost Analysis(BCA)methodologies for mitigation projects.These projects reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of natural hazard damage through a national competitive process;and WHEREAS,the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)allows funds to be used to procure property,equipment,and allow for the modification of property(herein after referred to as the Property)to assist in the Applicant's statewide mitigation goals: Goal I -Reduce the loss of life and personal injuries from natural hazard events, Goal 2-Reduce damage to local government assets; NOW,THEREFORE,the Grantee and the Sub-grantee agree to participate in the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program(HMGP)funded by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) based upon the Hazard Mitigation Assistance Unified Guidance(2013),and: I. The Sub-grantee agrees to install(if applicable)and maintain the Property as in functional working order and/or as specified in the HMA Guidance,at their own expense as specified in the project scope for the duration of the BCA or manufacture's guidelines useful life; 2.The Sub-grantee agrees the routine maintenance requirements will be sufficiently identified, and the sub-grantee or another authorized entity has accepted the maintenance responsibility. This shall include, but not be limited to, as maintaining generators or other purchased equipment/systems as specified by the manufactures specifications,keeping vacant land clear of debris,garbage,and vermin;keeping stream channels,culverts.and storm drains clear of obstructions and debris;and keeping detention ponds free of debris,trees,and woody growth; 3.The Sub-grantee agrees it is required to undertake periodic inspections of the Property to ensure that compliance is being maintained; 4.The Sub-grantee discovers that if the Property is out of compliance(or is informed of same at any time),the Sub-grantee shall notify the Grantee of the violation and indicate what steps arc being taken to remedy the situation; 5.The Sub-grantee will then have 60-days to bring the Property back into compliance. If compliance cannot be achieved within the 60-day timeframe,the Grantee will notify the FEMA Regional Administrator of the violation and must also outline how the matter will be resolved; 6.The Sub-grantee,agrees if enforcement action is needed, the FEMA Regional Administrator may direct that future FEMA grant funds be withheld pending corrective action; that the sub-grantee reimburse FEMA and the Grantee prorated portion of the expended project funds equal to all of the costs necessary to cure the violated property;and/or require the transfer of Title to another eligible entity; 7.The Sub-grantee agrees if none of these actions brings the Property back into compliance,the FEMA Regional Administrator may refer the matter to the Office of Chief Counsel for criminal and civil prosecutions in a court of competent jurisdiction(44 CFR N0.19). 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The Project will not result in a disproportionately high or adverse effect on low income or minority populations 3. As there are no concentrations of low income or minority populations in or near the Planning area that will be negatively impacted by this project, there will be no actions required to ensure achievement of environmental justice for low income and minority populations. Douglas Rademacher, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Weld County Signature: Date: �`!7 AUG 2 7 2014 Duperault, Joy To: Katie Wolff Subject: RE:Weld County Stream warning equipment From:Tom Parko Jr. Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:32 AM To: Roy Rudisill; Diana Aungst Cc: Michelle Martin; Jennifer Petrik Subject: RE: Weld County Stream warning equipment Roy- Thanks for the clarification. I don't have any issues with this project and as the floodplain administrator I support it. Tom Parko, M.A. Director of Planning Services Weld County Dept. of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO. 80631 Office:970-353-6100, ext 3572 Mobile:970-302-5333 r - - YiJr.' _= '1 p. `" ir, 1 Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure,copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. _ _ From: Roy Rudisill -- ._ _ __ _ _ _ _ _____ .—___ ___.____— .__ __ Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:24 AM To:Tom Parko Jr.; Diana Aungst Cc: Michelle Martin; Jennifer Petrik Subject: RE: Weld County Stream warning equipment Thanks Tom, we (OEM)are looking at this as a warning system and helping to manage the system. I'm not sure we can do an automatic notification but we may be able to build in a notification group to send notification. This would take a bit of outreach an participation from residences that live in the flood plain.This fits into our outreach program and may get more participation due to resent events. I have talked to the BOCC in review of the application about ongoing costs, but now that we have a better idea of the project I can provide them with better numbers/costs. 1 The only other item I need is that you approve of the project as written, we need to add a statement in the SOW that the project was reviewed by the County Flood Plain Manager and supports the project. Roy Rudisill Director Office of Emergency Management 1150 O Street • 970-304-6540 '. 0 ►itV Confidentiality Notice:This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged,confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication.Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Tom Parko Jr. Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2014 8:14 AM To: Roy Rudisill; Diana Aungst Cc: Michelle Martin; Jennifer Petrik Subject: RE: Weld County Stream warning equipment Roy- Thanks for sending this info over. After looking over Clay's comments I think he has covered it. He brings up some good points dealing with on-going costs to maintain the gauges and how the data is stored and retrieved. Also, we need to figure out what department will be responsible for managing this info. Would this go through OEM? Could this monitoring system be used as an early detection notice to all residents living along the banks . that a pending flood could happen? Perhaps send them an automated reverse 911 message? Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Tom Parko, M.A. Director of Planning Services Weld County Dept. of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO.80631 Office:970-353-6100, ext 3572 Mobile:970-302-5333 ,r tE `r ; t, I J 2 ^2 o iljn i w,_ pp �p a p �p a o Qp �p �p a� p - rra Ysda2 HH�gici CI t0 t0 m N N N W g V W 8 3 M S N .0 3 {J !z G Sz• •r• , '"1. f•� ft s 88Z.,f i e r 8 • ,• i t <U_ IS IliEg: HitiHuiP; _f•• • 2 • • • % if • • • • • • • •.. : • •- } U---., • • I i E . I., as .. . . • e.. \ *....1...... t V s••i•.• : l0 r; ; :• • • • ••--y U • • • • E ■ .I ,,__.......g.......;" ix . I . • :. . . > 0O : : 1 i • : I : ■ ll • • , I.• � •• • ' • • ' ' • , • O 0 J : Cti O ' ' : ' • ' a. v : -•- ^- • ... ,• •I ce 0I • : • • : '•••:•.\'` : : ..,....... ... ... • ......• . .• .._____, _ . . " I... t:Ti) .• ;..... i fi v .... cO. `!. .• . O , . . • .. 4 E ;..............* ims — L i-a CI) IS 4 0 , • .,.-.4.. 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" O 8 3 ii', 8 53 O4 8 CW I 03 0 m c �ij I• U `'it ow —it . .O •••1.X : L • L t71 •• 'ir• I).L. • r J 3 ; Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work Scope of Work 5%Initiative: Weld County Stream Monitoring Project Identify hazards to be mitigated • Drought • Flooding • Severe storm, heavy rains • Special events What type of mitigation activities are you proposing? 600.1 Warning Systems (as a component of a planned, adopted, and exercised risk reduction plan)—specifically a flood warning system Provide a clear and detailed description of your proposed activity Weld County, Colorado The Weld County Office of Emergency Management proposes to install a series of ALERT (Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time) radio telemetry stream gage warning system sensors within County boundaries to serve as early warning systems for the purpose of notifying citizens of impending flood hazards. The newly installed stream gages would provide real time stream data allowing for a much quicker warning response service than those relied upon during the September 2013 flood subsequently declared by FEMA as disaster DR-4145. Current stream gage data is gathered from the Internet utilizing a number of existing gages operated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources. While these systems do assist in providing the County with river flow information, the time steps of each existing station is roughly one hour, meaning that information is not typically relayed back to the County until one hour after the gage has performed the reading. This is not sufficient for the citizens of Weld County who live within a flood hazard area because this does not allow for a sufficient amount of time to evacuate to safety in a sudden flood. All mitigation actions performed will provide a level of protection in line with the goals of the NOAA 2012 National Weather Service Flood Warning Systems Manual. In order to ensure that the citizens of Weld County will be provided with a higher level of safety, a total of nine radio telemetry stream gages will be installed along the major rivers and confluences in the southeastern portion of the County. (See figure 1.1 below.) This area contains the highest number of persons per square mile within the County and contains the City of Greeley, as well as a number of the County's local government offices and buildings. Four of the nine proposed stream gages will be co-located with existing Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR) stations and will assist in providing the National Weather Service with more accurate and up-to-date data than existing gages can offer. The additional five stream gages will be placed in new locations identified by Page 1 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work Weld County as critical access points into the County, allowing local emergency management officials the necessary time to evacuate at-risk populations. Weld County will install a base station to collect all of the data and disseminate it to local emergency managers, public works employees, the National Weather Service, and the general public. It is possible that a single repeater may be required in order to ensure reliable and accurate data at the base. Once the project has been completed and closed out, Weld County will evaluate the need for a radio repeater and will install this with local funding if necessary. Please see gage installation descriptions below for more information. Project Locations Each of the project sites is marked in Figure 1.1 "Proposed Real Time Stream Gage Locations" below. As mentioned previously, four of the gages will be co-located with existing DWR stream stations. The additional five locations can be seen along the western border of the County, as well as at the Little Thompson-Big Thompson River confluence. Table 1.1 provides the latitude and longitude of each project location, as well as the status of the gage. Please also see site maps prepared by Weld County staff. Page 2 I ! ; MITI o R 8 8 E v 8 8 8 E q A 9 Y Y -V 3 8 R M 2 R 2 0 1 ii' isl 3P • IN T i 1( ;fi A 1 E l- Juli 1 1 PL. �° - N ._— - ' o • LL r i— I O ; �1 I —.—_._ _ j_ ...•C ! i I . : .o .; I : _i O Q x d7 $tgi 1 - , y• 0.1 '■■ t' �J L - i _. I + iil • Of ik g r2 ` iPiP'-' ar4 F 3 I I OL 1.1. es ! I ,� ��' 151 r r ce Lary i i to 'rl I ' il4 ��I lyA1 _Ti ( ... 1..'. • f • dl co p o - _ vt I4) g -�- I • cd �' R IRr 8 E tb 8 8 8 •� ..__. �• ' > � � p d a - xr I —, Of 1II'..�� "' 11 air i � . I O - _ �- ,, 6P if a S Weld County Stream Gage Hood Warning Project,Scope of Work Table 1.1 -Stream Gage Locations and Status Item Stream Gage Location Latitude Longitude Status of Gage Cache La Poudre at Weld New gage to be installed at I. County Line 40.473104 -104.944115 identified site Cache La Poudre at Fern New gage to be co-located with 2 Avenue near Greeley, CO 40.417759 -104.639961 DWR stream gage South Platte River at New gage to be co-located with 3 Kersey, CO 40.411926 -104.562737 DWR stream gage Big Thompson at Weld New gage to be installed at 4 County Line 40.382608 -104.945041 identified site Little Thompson Confluence with Big New gage to be installed at 5 Thompson 40.329039 -104.886701 identified site Confluence: Big Thompson New gage to be co-located with 6 &South Platte River 40.349983 -104.784966 DWR stream gage Confluence of St Vrain and New gage to be co-located with 7 South Platte River 40.258038 -104.879700 DWR stream gage St Vrain at Weld County New gage to be installed at 8 Line 40.152093 -105.055234 identified site Boulder Creek at Weld New gage to be installed at 9 County Line 40.092148 -105.055396 identified site Need for Activity/Why Should it be Completed? P On September 9, 2013, a slow-moving cold front stalled over Colorado, conflicting with warm humid air from further south. The result produced heavy rain and catastrophic flooding along Colorado's Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. The situation intensified over September 11 and 12 as rain continued and storm runoff began entering rivers, causing multiple surges far above typical levels. The National Weather Service's Hydro-meteorological Design Studies Center stated in the Exceedance Probability Analysis for the Colorado Flood Event Study: "The rarity of this event...shows how the maximum rainfall amounts compared to corresponding precipitation frequency estimates for annual exceedance probabilities from 50% to 0.1%for durations from 15 minutes to 7 days." Weld County was heavily impacted by the overflow of the South Platte River, the Big Thompson River, the Saint Vrain River, the (Cache La) Poudre River, and a series of minor tributaries during the September flooding event. Flooding in Weld County affected a total of 7,121 parcels of land. Of this number, 2,910 were residential properties, 355 parcels contained commercial properties, 62 parcels had been used as industrial service sites, and the remaining parcels served as either agricultural properties or natural resources. Existing stream gages currently delay readings by up to one hour and cannot be relied upon to provide crucial information within an appropriate timeframe during a potential flood event. In the case of the September floods, the stream gage information was received just before the rivers began to reach a dangerously high level of flow and did not allow emergency services enough time to both properly warn all citizens within close Page 4 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work proximity of the waterways and initiate the established protocol for responding to a flood hazard. This resulted in far less than desirable evacuation times for a large portion of the local population, and to the confusion and congestion which naturally follows. Weld County recognizes the need for hazard mitigation to protect its citizens from natural hazards that will occur in the future. The 2009 Northeast Colorado Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan offers a series of goals and objectives that the County adopted as a part of their strategy to reduce vulnerability to existing dangers. The following goals and objectives (found in Section 5.1.1 of the Plan) serve to underline the purpose of this proposal: • Goal 2: "Improve County capability to reduce disaster losses" Objective 2.1.1: Coordinate with the National Weather Service, and Objective 2.1.3.1: Utilize communications equipment to reduce losses Objective 2.2.2: Promote public awareness of flood hazard areas and potential losses • Goal 3: "Reduce Loss of Life, Property Damages and Economic Impacts from Hazards" The primary priority of the 5% Initiative Projects is to "Reduce the loss of life and personal injuries from natural hazard events," based on the goals identified by the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. This mitigation project will reduce the vulnerability of the local population by providing the community with an extended warning time to find safer ground. Who will the mitigation activity benefit/impact? Weld County is currently home to 269,785 residents based on information provided by the US Census Bureau. Though the entirety of this population may not live within a flood hazard area or be at risk of flooding from the various rivers, streams, and tributaries, the overall purpose of the stream gage initiative project is to provide the citizens of Weld County with the knowledge and peace of mind that if another event such as the September flooding was to happen again, they would be afforded an appropriate amount of time to evacuate to safety. While it is difficult to know a precise number of citizens that the stream gages would benefit, we can assume that the parcels affected by the September flooding would be the primary beneficiaries of the installation of the stream gages. Therefore, 2,910 residential properties, 355 commercial properties, 62 industrial service sites would be provided immediate benefit. Based on information provided by the US Census Bureau (persons per household 20498-2012), the average number of persons per household in Weld County, Colorado is 2.76 and would thus indicate that the stream gages would benefit at the very minimum a population of 8,032 individuals. Describe how the project is technically feasible and will be effective in reducing the risk by reducing or eliminating damages to properly and/or loss of life in the project area. The project scope of work consists of technologies and best practices that have been recommended by Weld County Public Works staff and have been proven to successfully warn vulnerable populations of impending flood events. There are several flood warning Page 5 — Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work systems installed in communities of the Front Range area including Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Boulder County, Douglas County, Bureau of Reclamation, Urban Drainage and Flood Control District, and Colorado Springs. All recommended actions have been verified as technically feasible by engineers and approved by the Weld County Office of Emergency Management and Weld County Public Works Department. Please see gage installation descriptions below for details. The stream gage flood warning systems will reduce risk by not only allowing a greater response time of emergency services to initiate the active flood protocol, but will also lower the probability of loss of life. The stream gages will provide an extended warning time to prolong evacuation periods for at-risk populations and allow emergency operations to respond to any immediate threats and circumstances that may arise during the disaster event. In the September 2013 floods,bridges and roads were washed out, in some cases preventing local residents from leaving their neighborhood and causing them to be cut off from emergency services and supplies for a period of several days. With adequate warning these individuals could potentially have evacuated to safety before the loss of infrastructure kept them from getting out of harm's way. Who will manage and complete the project? Weld County Office of Emergency Management will partner with appropriate county agencies, the Colorado Department of Transportation and experts from the National Weather Service and will contract with an experienced vendor who specializes in the installation and operation of ALERT flood warning systems. The Weld Office of Emergency Management will manage the grant: preparing contractor bid(s), contracting and directing timelines and deliverables, pay invoices and seek reimbursement from FEMA through the State, submit local cost share documentation and other grant products such as quarterly reports and other grantor requests, and working with the State to close out the grant once all work has been completed and inspected for approved standards. Will the project address all the hazards identified and what risk will remain after implementation? This mitigation project addresses specific flood vulnerability that exists in communities downstream of each of the identified gage sites, reducing the potential for loss of life and property damage by extending evacuation times during a flood event. Residual risk may exist in hazardous circumstances such as lightning strike or damage to the equipment or site by vandalism or accident, but all efforts to prevent these impacts will be taken during the installation process and during routine monitoring of the gage sites. Each monitoring station will consist of a 12-foot aluminum standpipe housing, 1-mm rain gage top section, data collection unit or transmitter, VHF radio, antenna, solar panel and grounding. The stream monitoring sites will include a radar water level sensor. Along the bridge all sensor cables are housed inside 3/4-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit that is be connected in a permanent fashion to the bridge deck or railing. For more information please see installation description below. Page 6 Weld County Stream Gage Hood Warning Project,Scope of Work When will the mitigation project take place? The timeline is currently in preparation, however the county fully expects to complete this project well within the 36-month period of performance specified by the State in the application. Explain why this project is the best alternative. What other alternatives were considered and why was this project chosen? This project has been selected after collaborative consideration of both the risk and the vulnerability as demonstrated during the 2013 flood events. This mitigation alternative offers the best opportunity for maximum increased warning time for area citizens and visitors, the priority for our community. No Action Consequences As explained above, current stream gage data is gathered from the Internet utilizing a number of existing gages operated by the Colorado Division of Water Resources. While these systems do assist in providing the County with river flow information, the time steps of each existing station is roughly one hour, meaning that information is not typically relayed back to the County until one hour after the gage has performed the reading. If the County were to take no action at this time, area residents and livestock would remain at risk of rapidly rising water, cutting off bridges and roads and possibly stranding people and animals with potential loss of life. Alternative Feasible Project The County considered installing nine new gages, but after collaboration with the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR), it was decided that costs could be reduced by co-locating four of the gages on Colorado DWR sites. The alternative project would be more expensive. Identify the entity that will provide long term maintenance? The Weld County Office of Emergency Management will set up a contract for the maintenance of these gauges once they are in place, and will oversee routine maintenance efforts plus regular monitoring and periodic testing of the gages for accuracy and optimum reporting activities. Installation of Radio Telemetry Stream Gages in Weld County The following describes the typical installation process for the radio telemetry stream gages that are proposed in Weld County. All remote monitoring sites will be battery powered and will record rainfall,water level and battery voltage.The sites will utilize a 12-volt, DC power system with a solar charger. Rainfall is measured with a 12-inch diameter, 1-mm tipping bucket mounted 10 feet above ground. Continuous water level is measured with a radar sensor mounted above the stream from a bridge. Radar sensors are non-intrusive and require no contact with the water. There will be no disturbance of the stream channel or stream bank. Page 7 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work A radio repeater may be required in order to forward data to the base station located in Greeley at the Weld County Public Works Department (1111 H Street, Greeley, CO 80632). A secondary location for the base may be at the Emergency Operations Center (115o 0 Street). The base station will receive and process data from the remote sites via VHF radio using a telemetry protocol called Automated Local Evaluation in Real Time (ALERT). The system monitors rainfall and water level at critical locations in real time.When flood-producing rainfall or critical water elevations are sensed, the system automatically triggers notification via cellular text message and email to City staff and emergency responders. Task 1 —Telemetry Backbone A physical radio path study must be conducted in order to finalize the telemetry backbone (repeaters). The radio path study will confirm the reliable radio reception of all remote station data at the central base station. It is possible that no repeaters are required but the working assumption is that a single repeater will be required in order to ensure reliable and accurate data at the base. The installed repeater will utilize the same standpipe housing as described for the monitoring stations. Rainfall,water level and battery information will be transmitted in real time using ALERT radio telemetry on a licensed radio frequency. The County(or their contractor) will prepare and submit the necessary paperwork to the FCC to license the new stations. Task 2 - Radio Telemetry Stream Gage Network Installation Each monitoring station (including the radio repeater) will consist of a 12-foot aluminum standpipe housing, 1-mm rain gage top section, data collection unit or transmitter,VHF radio, antenna, solar panel and grounding(see Drawing 1). The stream monitoring sites will include a radar water level sensor. The total area of land disturbance associated with a typical installation is less than 20 square feet. A hole approximately 3 feet deep with a diameter of 18 inches is dug by hand in order to set the standpipe. Once the standpipe is set, the hole is backfilled with concrete. Each standpipe requires two 8o-pound bags of Quikrete ready-to-mix concrete. The concrete is mixed on-site by hand. The entire volume of concrete is used to backfill the standpipe. The hole is specifically sized so there is no extra concrete. Native soil from the excavation is then backfilled over the concrete. Radar water level sensors are connected in a permanent fashion to existing infrastructure such as a bridge. All sensor cables between the standpipe housing and the radar sensor are buried 12 inches below grade in 3/4-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit. The trench is dug by hand and all of the excavated soil is used to backfill once the conduit is placed in the trench leaving no waste material. All disturbed ground will be restored per County requirements including re-seeding. Along the bridge all sensor cables are housed inside 3/4-inch rigid galvanized steel conduit that is be connected in a permanent fashion to the bridge deck or railing. Utility permits will be obtained for any work on a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) bridge. CDOT is familiar with these installations as permits have been recently granted for radar installations on bridges along the Big Thompson River at Glade Road Page 8 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work and at the Narrows. All work on County bridges will meet permitting requirements set forth by the County. 'ems .6►'• ' ;t�' ,0.• tip:, �'.�•1 Y X11,• JN • A , .,•; '', ' '''''ilf;., ' •.*--- _ ti„ • t � 4 .14. y• am \ d ' Figure 1. Typical Standpipe Housing (Big Thompson River at Glade Road) Page 9 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work • a - " • rt - • • • 4•' Wyk Figure 2. Typical Radar Water Level Sensor (Big Thompson River near Glade Road) The standpipe is typically located in County right-of-way along the road near the bridge. An effort will be made to install the standpipe outside of the 100-year flood plain boundary. Local permitting guidelines will be followed if the standpipe is located inside the 100-year flood plain. Page 10 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work 0 }� ,+ c4 }�- : �` 4, is I*,t i F tb'�3 •t� �1,,� ,44.'.4 ` , lr \ y". �-, ,: ..' J_ i, .may!` Ire V -.- t ., . Illtr;:- -_ ._ th r' r y.$,-'V , -- , ^ /4 4%.',...:". t - 9 ,-,,, - ,,'-',---1,--: 1 ♦��. ,:----to A 1 *' M'J r4 fie. ,.-, , i b• '"....----)40,;.---,-ii ,, ; :, -lr u'' r' z'a d ,., yor,, r-''wry;: ��j Figure 3. Typical Standpipe Housing with Conduit Trench (Buckhorn Creek at CR24H) Page 11 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work Existing DWR stream stations will be upgraded with real-time ALERT telemetry equipment. An additional radar sensor is not required because equipment is installed that passively listens to the existing DWR water level sensor. A second weather-tight enclosure is installed next to the DWR equipment that contains the electronics with a mast for the antenna and solar panel. a r l e.:F r r. .� ! P. t \ r A ,, yr A 4 L , . ` _ti ' ' ,--itti.-;--r. . -. I,„' ,*- ,r.. i < •^—^c � "rte s �y�i 1 • 'At'-.. x ,�, a1 M�y' I4_ it �4" ,s v,' s.l,.. v. Figure 4. Typical DWR Telemetry Upgrade (Big Thompson at the Narrows) (the equipment on the left belongs to the DWR while the equipment on the right is the telemetry upgrade) Page 12 Weld County Stream Gage Flood Warning Project,Scope of Work 'I Omni-directional Radio Antenna Tipping Bucket Rain Gage Topsection with Collection Funnel WI Solar Panel Tipping Bucket Mechanism 2ft .11 Mast ✓ Aluminum Standpipe Housing 8ft Access Door aft ) Transmitter 3ft 8ft x 5/8in Ground Rod k 51t •l ,..,M RJN hont No Water&Earth Technologies,Inc. RJN STANDARD STANDPIPE N104. 1225 Red Cedar Circle,Suite A (hefted MLR INSTALLATION 1 Caen.Cms.CO 80524 Tel(970)225-6080 cute 08/16/2006 �.f f,... tFM,q^?gamU!a[kp4YenIM WrAgv FV•llaton t Page 13 OEM — Office of Emergency Management i, 1861 frr Director: Roy Rudisill 1150 "O" Street PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632-0758 b lJ N 17-c • Phone 970-304-6540 Fax 970-336-7242 www.co.weld.co.us EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Mrs. Marilyn Gaily State Hazard Mitigation Officer Colorado Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Office of Emergency Management 9195 E. Mineral Ave. Suite 200 Centennial, CO 80112-3556 Dear Mrs. Marilyn Gaily, As part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program process, a local funding match is required to be identified. This letter serves as Weld County commitment to meet the matching fund requirements for the Hazard Mitigation Program project Stream Gages.The local matching fund requirement is $24,002.25 Matching funds will come from Weld County General funds, at this time we are counting on CDBG-DR funds for our match. It is understood that 12.5%of the non-federal share of the HMGP projects will be contributed by the State of Colorado. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Roy Rudisill - Director Hello