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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCloseout FY2002STATE OF U S A DIRK KEMPTHORNE, GOVERNOR ROGER AAADSEN, ACTING DIRECTOR IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE 700 West State Street PO Box 83720 Boise, ID 83720-0093 TEL: 208 334-2470 FAX: 208 334-2631 www. idahocom merce. com December 12, 2003 The Honorable Robert Corrie Mayor, City of Meridian 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, tD 83642 ~-..,~ ., ~ ~??~'~ -~ RE: Closeout -City of Meridian ICDBG-95-III-6-SR Dear Mayor Corrie: Congratulations on the successful completion of your city's 1995 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) for improving the Meridian Senior Center. Please retain the attached closeout document in your project files for a period of four years commencing October 21, 2002. The city will still be required to submit a final audit to the Legislative Auditor according to your closeout agreement. Once this audit is approved, the grant will be officially closed out. If you have any questions please contact Jerry Miller, Rural Development Specialist. Sincerely, l 3. Roger B. Madsen Acting Director RM:jmkm CC: P;nna_ P9wP],1., City of Meridian Closeout Agreement This Agreement is made by and between the Idaho Department of Commerce (IDC) and the Grantee, the City of Meridian. In reliance upon, and in consideration of mutual representations, IDC and the Grantee agree to close Project No. ICDBG 95-III-6-SR. The final audit has been reviewed and accepted. Idaho Department of Commerce City of Meridian Signature Robert D. Corrie Typed Name r S 1 Y dK. Mayor Title Title `~ a.~ 6 ~-- D 2--- D to to Jan Peter Blickenstaff Typed Name Final Performance Report Grantee: City of Meridian Contract Number: ICDBG 95-III-6-SR Project Type: PF Housing ED SC/CC X Other National Objective: LMI X Slum & Blight IM Threat Prepared By: Shari Stiles, Grant Administrator Telephone: 884-5533 Date: 6-14-02 Project Activities: The City of Meridian has successfully completed their Senior Center grant in the amount of $52,000. The Meridian Senior Center was able to install new fire sprinkler and alarm systems, construct a handicapped entrance which also serves as an emergency exit, purchase and install materials to make doorways handicapped accessible, and construct a weather-proof walkway to outside freezers to provide additional storage and protection for the freezers. Professional Services Shari Stiles, City Planning Director and Certified Grant Administrator, performed all administrative tasks for the project. The City's legal counsel provided any necessary legal services. The firm of Olson & Associates Architects, P.A. conducted and provided the American With Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines Observation Report for the projects. Construction The City solicited competitive bids for the fire sprinkler and alarm systems. Grinnell Fire Protection Systems, 657 N. Linder Rd., Meridian, ID 83642 was the successful bidder. The contract total was $55,023. Competitive bids were solicited for the handicapped entrance. M.H. Construction, P. O. Box 4281, Boise, ID 83711 was the successful bidder. The contract total was $1,960. The seniors purchased the necessary hardware and materials to make the doorways handicapped accessible for $575. Volunteer labor was used for the installations. M.H. Construction, P. O. Box 4281, Boise, ID 83711 was retained to construct the weather-proof walkway to the outside freezers. A ramp was also installed for safety purposes. The contract total was $17,000. Environmental Review An Environmental Review was conducted and approved by the City December 20, 1995. The City made a Finding of Categorical Exclusion. This finding was submitted to the Department of Commerce for review and concurrence. On January 18, 1996 this determination of Finding of Categorical Exemption was concurred by IDC. Citizen Participation The City has an adopted Citizen Participation Plan, which was used in the development and implementation of this project. The notice of the first public hearing was published on January 5 and 12, 1995 with the public hearing held on January 24, 1995, at the Meridian City Hall. Subsequent to the public hearing and project discussion, the ICDBG grant application was submitted February 4, 1995. The notice of the second public hearing was published on August 15 and 29, 1997 with the public hearing held on September 2, 1997 at 7:30pm, at Meridian City Hall. There were thirty citizens in attendance. At this hearing, information was presented to the community relative to the status of the project. The schedule of work did change considerably from the grant application due to delays in architectural design. The storage area to enclose the freezer units has been completed, as has been the handicapped accessible ramp and emergency exit. The fire sprinkler and alarm system has been completed; it has been tested and accepted. The total contract amount for this work was $55,023.15 of which the City has been reimbursed by the grant $49,142.00. Section 3 Section 3 requirements apply when ICDBG awards exceed $200,000. Any contractor or subcontractor whose participation in such a project exceeds a threshold of $100,000 must also comply. Although he City only received a total of $52,000 for the ICDBG 95-III-6-SR grant, the good faith effort of Section 3 was covered at the Preconstruction Conference. The contractor stated he intended to use approximately two employees for the project. His company is a signatory to a Collective Bargaining Agreement with IBCW Local 291 and All wingmen and apprentices are secured through the bargaining agreement. 2 Acquisition -~_ There were no acquisition activities involved in this project. Civil Rights Community Profile 1990 Census 2000 Census Total Population 9596 34 919 White Population 9228 32,927 Percent of Total 96.2% 94.2% Minority Population Black 25 164 Hispanic 235 1291 Native American 33 166 Asian/Pacific Islander 69 4q.0 Other 6 438 Total Minorities 368 2499 Percent of Total 3.8% 7.1 % Disabled Adults 728 Unavailable Percent of Total 11.0% Senior Citizens 1246 4131 Percent of Total 12.9% 11.8% Female Heads of Household 411 1291 Percent of Total 11.4% 3.6% The City has written employment and personnel policies that contain Affirmative Action measures. For Fiscal Year 1997 and 1998 a salary survey was conducted of all departments, including administration and staff. This study identified budgets, salaries, and gender and race delineation. The City of Meridian is an equal opportunity employer. Equal opportunity activities in procurement and contracting included submitting bid solicitation information to Martin Montgomery, DBE Coordinator, Civil Rights Section, Idaho Department of Transportation and publishing an advertisement for bids in The Valley News. Copies of the contract documents were made available in the reading rooms of Intermountain Contractor and Idaho Branch of Associated General Contractors. 3 Fair Housing On June 7, 1994 the City of Meridian passed Resolution Number 155 adopting a Policy of Fair Housing. The Fair Housing Resolution was published in The Valley News on June 16 and 23, 1994. In order to promote and support fair housing activities, Shari Stiles is the City employee designated to work with the public and other agencies. Fair Housing posters were displayed at City Hall along with the distribution of HUD's Fair Housing; It's Your Right brochure. ADA/S04 Shari Stiles is the designated employee responsible for questions from the public regarding accessibility. The members of the accessibility review committee include Ron Beeson, who is in a wheelchair, Suzanne Berner, representative of the community at large; Shari Stiles, Planning Director, Will Berg, City Clerk, and Jerry Knox, Meridian Senior Center, is hearing impaired and respresents the Meridian Seniors, many of whom are handicapped. On April 19, 1994 the City passed Resolution 153 adopting aPolicy ofNon- Discrimination onthe Basis of Disability and Resolution 156 adopting Section 504 Grievance Procedure. On June 16 and 23, 1994, the City published the Policy of Non- Discrimation on the Basis of Disability and the Section 504 Grievance Procedure in The Valley News. The City completed the required Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan in April 1996. Copies were forwarded to IDC for review and approval. Two significant components of this grant were to construct a handicapped accessible entrance to the facility and purchase and install materials to make all doorways handicapped accessible. In addition, during the construction of the weather-proof walkway to the outside freezers, it was decided to reconfigure the stair steps into a ramp access. The seniors are most conscientious of mobility, sight and hearing impairments. Project Benefits A. Project Accomplishments 1. Proposed Benefits Installation of the fire sprinkler and alarm system will let the Center meet life safety requirements and provide an early warning system in the event of a fire. 4 Installation of the fire sprinkler and alarm systems will also allow additional building permits to be issued for future improvements. Construction of an additional entrance in the barracks portion of the Center will also aid life safety requirements in this dead-end corridor and provide handicapped accessibility to the Center Installation of lever-type door handles and handrails throughout the facility will help those seniors with health and mobility problems negotiate more easily. The sheltered walkway to be provided from the pantry to the outdoor freezer units will promote safety, provide much-needed additional storage, and discourage vandalism of the freezers. This walkway is currently a safety problem because the existing stairs and sidewalk are badly deteriorated and especially hazardous to navigate in bad weather. 2. Accomplished Benefits Each of the above project components were completed and thus improved the Meridian Senior Center by: --correcting life safety issues related to fire protection --allowing additional building permits to be issued for future improvements --providing a much needed handicapped accessible entrance to comply with ADA standards, including handrails --promoting safety and providing much-needed additional storage and discouraging vandalism of the freezers According to Census 2000, Meridian's senior population has increased by 2885 since the grant application was submitted February 1995. Due to this population growth, the Center has experienced a continuous increase in citizen participation and involvement. Current activities and services include: Transportation to and from doctor's appointments, Center Monday through Friday for on-site meals, local grocery stores and for special occasions such as theatre productions, community events, meetings, etc. The Center received an ITD grant to purchase a new mini bus and has been able to expand transportation services. Commodity distribution continues to be available to all seniors. 5 Health Clinics are conducted once a month, covering nutrition, diabetes, blood pressure, hearing aid tests, effects and treatment of stores, and other important topics. Health professionals from St. Al's Rehab Center provide these services. The congregate meal site continues to grow in attendance and provides noon lunches five days per week. The Center's kitchen is also used to prepaze meals for the communities of Kuna, Star and Eagle senior programs. The Meals on Wheels program has expanded to three routes with eight drivers and now serves between 48-52 seniors annually. Two meals per day are provided to those in the program. Seminars and classes are scheduled on an ongoing basis. A monthly calendar is distributed to encourage attendance. Various speakers and presenters cover pertinent and timely information such as changing laws, health and safety issues, tax prepazation, etc. An attorney comes into the Center the third Thursday of the month to provide legal aid services. The Ombudsman Program helps to inform, educate and support many important issues. Recreation and hobby activities are scheduled daily, some in the mornings, and others in the afternoons and evenings. Activities include card playing, quilting, bingo, painting, pool, and a variety f craft classes. Many of the programs are partnered with the City's Pazks and Recreation Department, including dance and exercise classes. New programs are continuously added. The monthly calendar also lists these activities showing the dates and times. Community outreach and involvement has dramatically increased in the past several years. The Meridian Area Senior Citizens Association, Inc. has taken an active role in community organizational activities, service club efforts, fund raising and various events. The Association is a member of the Meridian Chamber of Commerce and members serve on numerous committees. Each quarter they provide approximately 400 brochures to the Howdy Neighbor Program. There have been opportunities to contribute articles to The Valley News, speak on radio talk shows, partner and participate with civic clubs in promoting the community and senior services. The Center has been working with the Police Department and the court system to help troubled youth. Each year the Board of Directors, Center Coordinator and members work throughout the community volunteering their expertise and time to worthwhile causes. 6 Through the untiring efforts and support of many senior volunteers, the Meridian Senior Center is a vibrant and productivity activity center, always open to everyone. 3. Numerical Benefits (Select the grid that matches your project. Provide a written explanation below the grid if the actual number served falls short of what was proposed in the application.) Benefits: Public, Downtown, ED Amount In Application (Linear feet, Size or Numbers) Actual Accomplished (Linear feet, Size or Numbers) Distrib~,ion/ Collection Lines Service Connections Fire A drams Service Meters Reservoir LMI Assessments LMI Connections Street Sidewalk Other N/A B. National Objectives Met 1. Proposed National Objective: LMI, Limited Clientele Activity, Elderly Persons 2. Actual: LMI, Limited Clientele Activity, Elderly Persons 3. Numerical: 1990 Census reported Meridian's Senior Population as 986 2000 Census reported Meridian's Senior Population as 4131 LMI Benefits Cat o Pro'ected Actual % Pro'ected % Actual Total or Project Po elation Benefited 655 4131 100% 100% LMI resumed 655 4131 100% 100% Minority Population Benefited 7 Project Schedule Activity Contract Date Actual Date Establish 504 Review Committee May 1994 May 1994 Adoption/Notification of 504 Grievance Procedure June 1994/October 1996 ApriUJune 1994 Adoption/Publication of 504 Policy June 1994/October 1996 ApriUJune 1994 Grarrt Award June 1995 June 1995 Begin Environmental Review June 1995 September 1995 Environmental Release June 1995 December 1995 Disclosure Form Complete June 1995 June 1995 MBE-WBE Solicitation September 1996 September 1996 Bid Document Approval October 1996 October 1996 Bids Advertised October 1996 October 1996 Bid Opening October 1996 October 1996 Debarred Check November 1996 November 1996 Pre-construction Conference November 1996 March 1997 Civil Rights Req. Complete November 1996 November 1996 Notice of Bid Award November 1996 November 1996 Start Construction November 1996 November 1996 Second Public Hearing January 1997 September 1997 Complete 504 Self-Evaluation February 1997 April 1996 Construction 25% Complete February 1997 February 1997 Monitoring Visit February 1997 February 1997 Construction 50% Complete February 1997 February 2997 Complete 504 Transition Plan Mazch 1997 July 1996 Construction 75% Complete Mazch 1997 March 1997 Construction Complete Apri11997 April 1997 Final Report May 1997 June 2002 Closeout May 1997 June 2002 Audits February 1998 February 1998 CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the information contained in this report is true and correct and accurately reflects the accomplishments of the grant project. -- ~G ~ 3 0 z____ of Chief Elected Officia itle Date 8 Chapter III Exlu~bit G r.. 3 .+ ~± Vp O a M~1 Financial Management 12/13 H "~ „~ i 0 i e d a e 1~1 ~ ~ Sag ~ ~ ~ ~~ .~+ N eq ~' h ~p t~ 00 O~ ~ ~ rN,y ~ ~ ~ ~ vi ~ ~ O ~ ~ w A ~~~ .~ ~ s~agamH ~~ ~~ ~v ty U H U w ~ ~ ~ h n o M b 3 ~ 3 y ff$l ~ W ~ + ~ ~ ~g 7 ~ ~ F~ ~ G ~ ~ y ^ ^J . yy~y G ~ .G iirr O U f40 ,~ ~ ~O ~ ~ y V p p C~J ~ aD s ~ o ~ ~.e v ~ ~ ~ ~' ab ~ .fir a.+ F. 3 ~ ~ ~ ~ a ~ a ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ..... .. Final Financial Report Grantee: City of Meridian Contract Number: ICDBG 95-III-6-SR Prepared By: Shari Stiles, Grant Administrator Telephone: 884-5533 Date: 6-14-02 I. Matching Funds A. Match Expenditure - In the table below, please list those matching funds identified in the grantee's ICDBG contract or latest contract amendment. Source of Fends Amount Pled ed Actaal S nt Difference USDA-RD Grant EDA Grant Other Fed Grant DEQ Grant ITD Grant De t Water Res Grant Other State Grant Foundation Grant Local CashBond/Loans 5,000 22,558 + 17,558 Local In-Kind 3,920 3,920 Volunteer 3,300 3,600 + 300 Donations Other Other Other Total 12,220 30,078 + 17,858 B. Match Expenditure Differences - The ICDBGG grant award of $52,000 along with the pledged match of $12,220 was to pay for the installation of a fire sprinkler and alarm systems, the construction of a handicapped entrance, purchase and installation of materials to make doorways handicapped accessible, the construction of aweather-proof walkway to outside freezers and administrative requirements. The cost for the fire protection system came to: $55,023 The cost for the handicapped entrance came to: 1,960 The cost of the doorway materials came to: 575 The cost for the weatherproof walkway came to: 17,000 $74,558 The City and Meridian Senior Center contributed the difference in cash and in-kind match. C. Volunteer/In-Kind/Force Account The seniors purchased the paint, brushes, and other supplies and furnished the manpower to paint the entire sprinkler system piping. All three areas of the building were completed, including the office wing, board and craft rooms, general recreation room, dining room and kitchen. Approximately 14 helpers donated over 150 man-hours. The seniors also purchased the hardware and materials to make the doorways handicapped accessible. A team of six volunteers provided the manpower and tools to install the new door handles. They contributed over 65 man-hours. The City contributed to the project by waiving the building permit and application fees, paying for the audit and administrative services. II. Financial Services -Please list the name, address and phone numbers for the following: Name Address Phone Number Auditor alukoff---Lindstrom Company C.P.A. 77 W. Main, Ste 805 oise, ID 83702 44-7150 Bank III. Final Payment Request Step One Complete the ICDBG Draw down Closeout Worksheet. Step Two Fill out the standard ICDBG Request for Funds form and in the request number box write FINAL and attach it to this report. Step Three If the grantee plans to close the grant with unexpended grant funds, please type the amount to be returned in Section V of this report IV. Certification of Recipient and Special Conditions It is hereby certified that all activities undertaken by the Recipient with funds provided under the contract agreement number ICDBG 95-III-6-SR have, to the best of my knowledge, been carried out in accordance with the contract; that proper provision has been made by the Recipient for the payment of all unpaid costs and any unsettled third-party claims; that the Idaho Department of Commerce is under no obligation to make any further payment to the Recipient under the contract in excess of the amount identified in "Final Request for Funds" dated June 14, 2002, 2 hereof; and that every statement and amount set forth in this document is true and correct as of this date. Sig tore of Chief Elected Official Robert D. Corrie, Mayor Typed Name and Title of Chief Elected Official Q~ Z- ate Date V. Idaho Department of Commerce This Certificate of Completion is hereby approved; therefore, I authorize cancellation of the unutilized contract commitment and related funds reservation and obligation of $ -o- ' nature of IDC Authorized Offic' Dianna Clough Community Development Manager Typed Name & Title of IDC Authorized Official /~ •lS • D 2 Date ICDBG-95-III-6-SR Contract Number 3