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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR 2022 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT

In accordance with Adams County’s Citizen Participation Plan and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on September 12, 2023 at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, to provide the public an opportunity to comment on a Substantial Amendment to the 2022 AAP.  The Substantial Amendment will result in appropriating additional funding for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activity which provides home repair for decent, safe, and sanitary housing.  Click here to review the draft plan.  Citizens shall have from the date of this publication until the aforementioned public hearing to respond to any of the proposed changes.  HPCI will then consider any such comments and, if deemed appropriate, modify the changes when amending the 2022 AAP.  The amended AAP will then be submitted to HUD for review and approval.  Upon at least 48 hour notice, ACCD will provide for interpretation or translation services to meet the needs of non-English speaking residents.  The County will also take appropriate actions to serve the needs of persons with disabilities.  For more information, to make special arrangements, or to provide comments, contact Ric Reed, Housing Policy & Community Investments Analyst, (720) 523-6210 or [email protected].

Aviso público para la enmienda sustancial del Plan de acción anual (AAP) de 2022

De acuerdo con el Plan de Participación Ciudadana del Condado de Adams y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE. UU. (HUD), se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública a las 9:30 a. m. el 12 de septiembre de 2023 en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Adams, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway , Brighton, CO 80601, para brindarle al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre una Enmienda sustancial al AAP de 2022. La Enmienda Sustancial resultará en la asignación de fondos adicionales para una actividad de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) que proporciona reparaciones en el hogar para viviendas decentes, seguras y sanitarias. Haga clic aquí para revisar el borrador del plan. Los ciudadanos tendrán desde la fecha de esta publicación hasta la referida audiencia pública para responder a cualquiera de los cambios propuestos. Luego, HPCI considerará dichos comentarios y, si lo considera apropiado, modificará los cambios al enmendar el AAP de 2022. El AAP enmendado luego se enviará a HUD para su revisión y aprobación. Con un aviso de al menos 48 horas, ACCD proporcionará servicios de interpretación o traducción para satisfacer las necesidades de los residentes que no hablan inglés. El Condado también tomará las medidas apropiadas para atender las necesidades de las personas con discapacidades. Para obtener más información, hacer arreglos especiales o proporcionar comentarios, comuníquese con Ric Reed, analista de políticas de vivienda e inversiones comunitarias, (720) 523-6210 o [email protected].


NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND 
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

August 3, 2023
Adams County
4430 S. Adams County Pkwy.
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 523-6200

These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Adams County.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS

On or about August 21, 2023, Adams County will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) for the release of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds under Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, as amended, to undertake a project known as South Platte Crossing for the purpose of developing 60 units of permanently affordable rental housing for families located in Commerce City near the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and 72nd Avenue.  South Platte Crossing is anticipated to be a four-story, elevator-serviced building, including two studios, 29 one-bedroom units, 26 two-bedroom units, and 3 three-bedroom units.  South Platte Crossing will serve families earning up to 30% - 80% AMI.  Approximately $1,328,237.49 in HUD funding estimated funding will be involved in this project which will cost approximately $19.3 million total.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT

Adams County has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment.  Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required.  Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Adams County.  All comments received by August 21, 2023 will be considered by Adams County prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.  Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Adams County certifies to HUD that Steve O’Dorisio in his capacity as Chair of the Board of County Commissioners consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.  HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Adams County to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and Adams County’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of Adams County; (b) Adams County has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality.  Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at 1670 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202 and (303) 672-5440.  Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Steve O’Dorisio, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners
Adams County


Public Notice for 2019 Annual Action Plan (AAP) Substantial Amendment

In accordance with Adams County’s Citizen Participation Plan and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m. on August 22, 2023 at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601, to provide the public an opportunity to comment on a Substantial Amendment to the 2019 AAP.  The Substantial Amendment will result in modifying a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activity which will result in funding water tap fees at an affordable housing development, resources for people undergoing eviction, resources for seniors, food assistance for families of children experiencing health issues, & rent/mortgage/utility assistance for low-income households.  Citizens shall have from the date of this publication until the aforementioned public hearing to respond to any of the proposed changes.  HPCI will then consider any such comments and, if deemed appropriate, modify the changes when amending the 2019 AAP.  The amended AAP will then be submitted to HUD for review and approval.  Click here to read the Substantial Amendment.  Upon at least 48 hour notice, ACCD will provide for interpretation or translation services to meet the needs of non-English speaking residents.  The County will also take appropriate actions to serve the needs of persons with disabilities.  For more information, to make special arrangements, or to provide comments, contact Ric Reed, Housing Policy & Community Investments Analyst, (720) 523-6210 or [email protected].

Aviso público para la enmienda sustancial del Plan de acción anual (AAP) de 2019

De acuerdo con el Plan de Participación Ciudadana del Condado de Adams y el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE. UU. (HUD), se llevará a cabo una audiencia pública a las 9:30 a. m. el 22 de agosto de 2023 en el Centro de Gobierno del Condado de Adams, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway , Brighton, CO 80601, para brindarle al público la oportunidad de comentar sobre una Enmienda sustancial al AAP de 2019. La Enmienda Sustancial resultará en la modificación de una actividad de Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG, por sus siglas en inglés) que dará como resultado el financiamiento de las tarifas del grifo de agua en un desarrollo de vivienda asequible, recursos para personas que están siendo desalojadas, recursos para personas mayores, asistencia alimentaria para familias de niños que experimentan problemas de salud, y asistencia de alquiler/hipoteca/servicios públicos para hogares de bajos ingresos. Los ciudadanos tendrán desde la fecha de esta publicación hasta la referida audiencia pública para responder a cualquiera de los cambios propuestos. Luego, HPCI considerará dichos comentarios y, si lo considera apropiado, modificará los cambios al enmendar el AAP de 2019. El AAP enmendado luego se enviará a HUD para su revisión y aprobación. Haga clic aquí para leer la Enmienda Sustancial. Con un aviso de al menos 48 horas, ACCD proporcionará servicios de interpretación o traducción para satisfacer las necesidades de los residentes que no hablan inglés. El Condado también tomará las medidas apropiadas para atender las necesidades de las personas con discapacidades. Para obtener más información, hacer arreglos especiales o proporcionar comentarios, comuníquese con Ric Reed, analista de políticas de vivienda e inversiones comunitarias, (720) 523-6210 o [email protected].


PUBLIC NOTICE
ADAMS COUNTY, COLORADO
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD & PUBLIC HEARING
DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2023)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM


NOTICE is given that a draft of Adams County’s Program Year (PY) 2023 Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the use of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) will be available for a 30-day public comment period. Notice is also given that a public hearing will be held to allow the public to review and make comments.  


The PY 2023 AAP is developed each year to fund activities that address the housing and community development needs identified in the Consolidated Plan. It was noticed by HUD that in PY 2023 Adams County will receive an estimated $1,290,538 in CDBG funds and $1,305,480 in HOME funds. In addition to the PY 2023 grant allocations, Adams County has unused prior year funds in the amount of $42,901 from CDBG and $2,137,217 from HOME. The HOME program also anticipates $276,441 in program income to be used towards affordable housing activities. HUD funds are intended to benefit low- to moderate-income persons in Adams County. The proposed budget will be:

CDBG:
Administration (20%): $258,107
Housing Programs: $1,053,989
Public Facilities: $275,000

HOME:
Administration (10%): $130,548
CHDO Reserves (15%): $1,197,133 
Adams County: $948,984
Commerce City: $97,911
Thornton: $480,209
Westminster: $864,353


30-Day Public Comment: Citizens can view the draft plans from June 22, 2023 to August 1, 2023 at the Community & Economic Development offices at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite W6200, Brighton, CO 80601, and can also be viewed and downloaded from the County’s website by clicking here. Public comments regarding the draft PY 2023 AAP can be submitted by mail, delivered to the address above, or via email at [email protected].


Public Hearing: A public hearing will be held to review and discuss the draft PY 2023 Annual Action Plan. The hearing will be held on August 1, 2023 at 9:30 A.M. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate. 


For further information, please contact the Housing Policy & Community Investments Division at (720) 523-6200.


Accessibility: Adams County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission to, access to, or operations of programs, services, or activities, including the public participation process. Adams County makes reasonable accommodations for disabilities that interfere with full access to any program, service, or activity, including the public participation process. You may contact the Housing Policy & Community Investments Division at (720) 523-6200 (or 711 for the state relay service) or write to 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 to make a reasonable accommodation request. Para interpretar la información en español, llame al (720) 523-6200.

 

Community Notice:

Adams County CDBG & HOME Public Input Meeting

The Adams County Housing Policy & Community Investments (HPCI) Division is looking for comments on proposed community projects that could be selected for funding with federal grants at a public input meeting on Monday, June 12, 2023, regarding both the Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.  HPCI gathers public feedback each year to select projects that meet federal requirements for assisting low to moderate income residents and neighborhoods.  The meeting will be in English with Spanish interpretation available.  

Adams County CDBG & HOME Public Input Meeting details:

  • Monday, June 12, 2023

  • 3:30-4:30pm

  • Adams County Conference Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601

 

Adams County CDBG & HOME Public Input Meeting

The Adams County Housing Policy & Community Investments (HPCI) Division is looking for comments on proposed community projects that could be selected for funding with federal grants at a public input meeting on Saturday, May 20, 2023, regarding both the Community Development Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program.  HPCI gathers public feedback each year to select projects that meet federal requirements for assisting low to moderate income residents and neighborhoods.  The meeting will be in English with Spanish interpretation available.  

Adams County CDBG & HOME Public Input Meeting details:

  • Saturday, May 20, 2023

  • 11am – 2pm

  • Rotella Park, 1824 Coronado Pkwy N, Denver, CO 80229

 

NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY
ADAMS COUNTY – PROGRAM YEAR 2023
OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

 

Starting March 1, 2023, Adams County Housing Policy & Community Investments Division (HPCI) will be accepting applications from organizations for projects within the County that will benefit low and moderate-income residents and neighborhoods through funding from the following grant:

HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program

The 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will be used for County and Urban County projects (cities of Northglenn, Brighton, Federal Heights, and Town of Bennett); therefore, there will be no Notice of Funding Availability issued to outside agencies.

The HOME Program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD).  Any and all final awards are contingent on compliance with 24 CFR Part 92, Environmental Review, Section 3, Uniform Relocation Act, and receipt of funds from HUD.

HOME funds support permanent, decent, affordable housing to low and moderate-income households, expand affordable housing options, strengthen the ability of state and local governments to provide housing, and leverage private-sector participation.

Applications are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 31, 2023.  Prior to or on the due date, applicants may schedule a 30 minute meeting with HPCI to submit a completed application.  To schedule a meeting please contact (720) 523-6200 or [email protected].  The application may be submitted in person during the scheduled meeting at:

Adams County Government Center
Community & Economic Development Department
4430 S. Adams County Parkway 
Brighton, CO 80601

*If special accommodations are needed, please contact HPCI at (720) 523-6200

For more information, please contact Ric Reed at (720) 523.6203 or [email protected].

The application and instructions are available on Adams County's Neighborly portal by clicking here.