CDBG program awarded funding for 2023 projects
Published on April 26, 2023
In an effort to continue facilitating improvements in municipalities for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals across Weld County, the board of commissioners approved five community improvement projects presented by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Committee on April 19, 2023.
CDBG funds will aid in expanding 60+ Ride services to staff one full-time employee to operate a newly acquired wheelchair-accessible van. 60+ Ride provides free transportation services to medical appointments, grocery stores, financial and government institutions, social events, and more, for Weld County residents over the age of 60. This kind of van is a current need for elderly and disabled residents and will help older adults remain independent and active within the community. The project totals $112,000.
Pierce’s senior center will receive $120,000 toward well-needed improvements thanks to the CDBG program. The senior center is the only gathering place for seniors in Pierce and is regularly used by seniors from Nunn and Ault. Funding will be used to upgrade the center’s restrooms to be handicapped-accessible as well as to replace flooring throughout the building, replace the kitchen sink and light fixtures, add floor heaters in the dining room, replace four windows and the front door.
The final three projects will involve the removal of architectural barriers in accordance with the federal standard for accessibility for individuals with disabilities and older adults by constructing accessible ramps in Milliken, Eaton, and Firestone.
- Milliken – 13 ramps will be replaced so individuals can access sidewalks. The project was awarded $154,000.
- Eaton – 37 ramps will be replaced in a low- to moderate-income area with a 60-unit senior housing complex so individuals can access community amenities. The project was awarded $155,000.
- Firestone – Up to 24 ramps in the historic area of the town will be replaced. Cost of the project is $150,000.
“By facilitating these low- to moderate-income projects, the CDBG Program is helping Weld County communities and the county overall become better,” said Weld County Commissioner Chair Mike Freeman. “It’s been exciting to see the improvements in progress from the projects selected the past few years, and we know these five will add more efficiencies to our county and enable our older adults to remain independent.”
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $1,177,685 to the CDBG program to help fund the 2023 projects and pay for CDBG administrative costs now to March 31, 2024.
For more information about Weld County’s CDBG program.