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16-1156 Approving Submission and Adoption of PY2016 CDBG Draft Action PlanCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. L � -11 s BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION AND ADOPTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2016 DRAFT ACTION PLAN TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it is necessary that an annual action plan be submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") in order to receive Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funding for the Program Year of 2016; and WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the Program Year 2016 Action Plan on August 9, 2016, and held a public comment period on the draft application materials from July 5, 2016 to August 9, 2016. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That the Draft Program Year 2016 Action Plan and its certification documents, copies of which are attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and incorporated herein by reference, be, and the same hereby are, adopted as to both form and consent. Section 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to respectively execute and attend the certifying documents for the Draft Program Year 2016 Action Plan for and on behalf of the City of Meridian. Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this 9th day of August, 2016. APPROVED by the Mayor of APPROVED: C 0 2 Mayor T y de Weerd f Meridian, Idaho, this 9th day of August, 2016. ATTEST: w 11yof IDIAN y: IDAHO Jayce . Holman, City C erk SEAL RESOLUTION ADOPTING CDBG DOCUMENTS Page I OF I 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Program City of Meridian, Idaho City of Meridian, Idaho 2 2016 DRAFT Action Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY I. Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 II. Evaluation of Past Performance………………………………………………………………………………….9 III. Summary of Citizen Participation Process 91.220 (b)…………………………………………………11 IV. Summary of Resources 91.220(c)(1) and (C)(2)…………………………………………………………16 V. Annual Objectives 91.220 (c)(3)………………………………………………………………………………..20 VI. Description of Activities 91.220 (d) and (e)……………………………………………………………….23 a. Description of 2016 Housing Activities b. Description of 2016 Public Service Activities c. Description of 2016 Public Facility Activities d. Description of 2016 General Program Administration e. Description of 2016 Fair Housing Activities VII. Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing Underserved Needs………………29 VIII. Additional Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………….32 a. Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g) b. Public Housing 91.220 (h) c. Homeless and Special Needs 91.220 (i) d. Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 (j) e. Other Actions 91.220(k) IX. Program Specific Requirements 91.220 (II)(1)……………………………………………………………35 a. Program Income b. Activities to Benefit LMI persons c. Monitoring APPENDICES Appendix A: Tables 3A Summary of Specific Annual Objectives…………………………………………37 3B Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals……………………………….40 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects……………………………………………..41 Appendix B: Certifications……………………………………………………………………………………..53 Appendix C: SF 424………………………………………………………………………………………………..60 Appendix D: Public Notices…………………………………………………………………………………….64 City of Meridian, Idaho 3 2016 DRAFT Action Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City of Meridian, Idaho 4 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Executive Summary Meridian Program Year 2016 Action Plan As an Entitlement Community, the City of Meridian receives CDBG funds each year from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Program Year 2016 (PY2016) funding for the City of Meridian is anticipated in the amount of $356,324. Funds will be used to address priorities within the HUD performance measurement system to: (1) create a suitable living environment and (2) provide decent housing. During the PY2016, Meridian intends to focus on investing in public facility projects located in LMI neighborhoods with a direct benefit to LMI residents. Meridian will also invest CDBG funds in public services to benefit LMI persons and to advance a suitable living environment. In addition to these public facilities and public services, Meridian will also designate Non- Administrative funds to assist in providing decent housing to LMI homebuyers. Category & Activity Activity Total Categorical Total Administration & Planning (no more than 20% of Entitlement Grant) Administration, Fair Housing & Planning Activities $65,500.00 SUBTOTAL $65,500.00 Suitable Living Environment Public Facility $127,376.00 Meridian Public Works - LMI Street Light Installation $127,376.00 Public Service (no more than 15% of Entitlement Grant) $53,448.00 Hunger Relief/Meridian Food Bank $36,448.00 Boys & Girls Club – Scholarship Program $10,000.00 The Jesse Tree of Idaho – Homelessness Prevention $7,000.00 SUBTOTAL $180,824.00 Decent Housing Affordable Housing Sidewalk Design for 2 ½ St Multifamily Development $50,000.00 Homes Homebuyers Assistance/Neighborhood Housing Services $30,000.00 Homebuyers Assistance/Ada County Housing Authority $30,000.00 SUBTOTAL $110,000.00 TOTAL $356,324.00 City of Meridian, Idaho 5 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION I Introduction City of Meridian, Idaho 6 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section I Introduction Purpose of this Document. The City of Meridian is a designated entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This designation allows the City to receive funds from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Program. The 2016 program year will mark the City’s tenth year as an entitlement community. Federal regulations (24 CFR § 91.200(a) and 91.220) require the City to submit an action plan each year that describes how CDBG funds will be invested in the community. The 2016 Action Plan was developed with a strong emphasis on community input, and follows the Citizen Participation Plan set forth in Meridian’s 2012 – 2016 Consolidated Plan. Through this planning effort, the City has prepared strategies, which will guide program expenditures over the next Program Year (PY); October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The lead agency responsible for overseeing the development of this plan is the City of Meridian, with specific charge assigned to the CDBG Administrator position within the Community Development Department. City of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement. In accordance with the overarching goals of the CDBG program, as set forth in 24 CFR § 91.1(a)(1), the City’s mission is to utilize CDBG funding to develop a viable urban community by providing decent housing, providing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for low/moderate income (LMI) persons. The City’s primary means toward this end shall be to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for - profit and non-profit organizations. Consolidated Plan. A consolidated plan must be submitted every three to five years to receive federal CDBG funds. The Consolidated Plan typically results from a collaborative process where a community can scrutinize its current situation and establish a unified vision for community development actions. The City of Meridian’s Consolidated Plan spans program years 2012 through 2016 and addresses the community’s most critical housing and communit y development needs. The PY2012 Action Plan represented the first year using the 2012 – 2016 Consolidated Plan; the PY2016 Action Plan is the fifth year under the current Consolidated Plan. The current Consolidated Plan may be found here on the City of Meridian Website. Action Plan. For every year identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City of Meridian is required to prepare a one-year Action Plan to notify citizens and HUD officials of the City’s intended actions to occur during that specific year. The PY2016 Action Plan identifies the objectives the City hopes to achieve from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017, and outlines the activities the City will undertake to achieve those objectives. City of Meridian, Idaho 7 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). At the end of each program year, the City of Meridian prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to provide information to its constituents and HUD about that year’s accomplishments. This information allows HUD, city officials, and the general public to evaluate the City’s performance and determine whether the activities undertaken during the year helped to (1) meet the City’s five-year goals and (2) address priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. This annual performance report, prepared with public review and comment, is submitted to HUD annually no later than December 31. Submittal to HUD. In compliance with 24 CFR § 91.15(a), and in order to maintain continuity in its program and provide accountability to citizens, the City shall submit this action pl an no later than August 16, 2016. The City shall submit on an annual basis a summary of its citizen participation and consultation process, an annual action plan, and all required certifications. At least every five years, the City shall submit a housing and homeless needs assessment, market analysis and strategic plan. City of Meridian, Idaho 8 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION II Evaluation of Past Performance City of Meridian, Idaho 9 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section II Evaluation of Past Performance Since 2007, Meridian has successfully managed $2,403,975 (an average of $267,108.33) in resources from its annual CDBG allocation. Over these eight years, the City’s expenditures from its CDBG allocation have produced the following results:  Constructed sidewalk to improve walkability, safety and overall quality of life for low- moderate income neighborhoods.  Constructed a fitness path with equipment for the Meridian Elementary School.  Provided case management to 5 homeless Meridian families in efforts to place them into decent, affordable housing.  Assisted 15 new homeowners to purchase homes.  Completed three façade improvement projects with the Meridian Development Corporation.  Provided over 240,000 persons with food through the Meridian Food Bank.  Initiated a transportation service for the local Boys and Girls Club.  Provided scholarships to over 79 children to attend fee-based programs at the local Boys and Girls Club  Completed 11 public facility projects.  Completed 349 code enforcement cases within the downtown LMI area. The City successfully produced Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs) for Program Years 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014—for the period beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2015. The CAPERs demonstrated that over 90 percent of the funds expended during the previous program years were invested into activities benefiting low to moderate income individuals and families, well over the 70 percent statutory minimum requirement. The City did not exceed the regulatory caps of 20 percent for administration and planning. The maximum funding available under CDBG regulations, 15% of the annual entitlement, was made available for public service activities. The City has met its expenditure of grant funds deadlines imposed by HUD each year. City of Meridian, Idaho 10 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION III Summary of Citizen Participation Process City of Meridian, Idaho 11 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section III Summary of Citizen Participation Process The City of Meridian employs a comprehensive citizen participation process for all CD BG projects and activities. The City solicits input from Meridian residents in all phases of its Community Development efforts, from the initial planning and project/program implementation to reporting and assessing accomplishments/outcomes. This process fosters the open and inclusive identification of needs and delivery of services to City residents. It also helps to ensure that the overall direction of the CDBG program is (1) consistent with residents’ expectations and (2) responsive to neighborhood and stakeholder concerns. The City works with non-profit organizations to encourage the participation of p rogram beneficiaries, including low- and moderate-income residents. Bi-lingual services and additional assistance for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Meridian went through an extensive citizen participation process for the development of the 2012-2016 Consolidated Plan. That process yielded valuable results and greatly shaped the formation of the City’s five year plan for utilization of the grant funds. The citizen participation process for the 2016 Action Plan followed the process identified in the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, adopted with the 2012-2016 Consolidated Plan. The process consisted of the following: 2016 Dates  May 11: Public CDBG Workshop to provide information and seek input from non-profit organizations and potential sub-recipients.  June 24: Scoring Committee and Council Recommendations  July 4 and July 18: Legal Notice for public comment period and public hearing published in Valley Times and Idaho Statesman.  July 5 - August 9: Public Comment Period on Annual Action Plan  August 9: Public Hearing on Annual Action Plan City of Meridian, Idaho 12 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Figure III-1. Survey Distribution, City of Meridian, 2011 Source: BBC Research & Consulting and City of Meridian. The resident survey was administered between November 16th and December 15th of 2011 during the 2012-2016 consolidated planning process. The survey asked residents to identify the level of need for a variety of CDBG-eligible activities falling within the following categories: community facilities, infrastructure, special needs, community services, neighborhood services, businesses and jobs and housing. A total of 330 residents participated in the survey. Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. Because not all residents have access to the internet or read the public notices published in the newspapers, the City designed posters to be displayed at different locations throughout LMI neighborhoods. The posters informed the public about the CDBG program, anticipated projects, and the opportunity to provide comments on the plan. The posters were displayed at New Ventures Lab, the Meridian Library, and Meridian City Hall. In addition, the City utilized social media to reach out to citizens who might not otherwise know about the program. Outreach process for draft plan. The City invited comment on the draft 2016 Action Plan from July 5, 2016 through August 9, 2016. A public meeting was held on August 9, 2016 at the accessible City Hall location. Organizations Contacted Distribution Mediums Ada County Boys and Girls Club City of Meridian website Ada County Housing Authority City of Meridian electronic newsletter Chief Joseph Elementary School City of Meridian Facebook page City of Meridian City Clerk City of Meridian Twitter page City of Meridian Planning Department HOA email distribution lists El Ada Community Action Partnership Press release to local newspapers Friends in Action Public school email list Idaho Legal Aid Services Utility bills Idaho Office for Refugees Intermountain Fair Housing Council Linder Elementary School Meridian Community Center Meridian Elementary School Meridian Food Bank Meridian High School Meridian Library Meridian Middle School Meridian Senior Center Terry Reilly Health Services United Way of Treasure Valley City of Meridian, Idaho 13 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Advertising for the comment period was accomplished through the City’s website and legal advertising. Advertisements announcing the availability of plans, the public hearing and comment period were published in the Idaho Statesman and the Valley Times on July 4 and 18, 2016 (see Appendix D). The draft plans were made available at the City offices and on the City’s website during the comment period. Comments were accepted via e-mail, mail and in-person at the City’s Community Development Department. Summary of comments. TO BE COMPLETED after the Public Hearing on the 9 th of August, 2016. Prior to the public hearing, nine (9) persons submitted public comment. At the public hearing held on August 9, 2016, xxx (X) persons provided testimony. A link to the City Council meeting and public comment is located on the city website in video form here (the comments start at minute XX and ends and XX); the transcription of the comment and response will be appended below on page 14-X : City of Meridian, Idaho 14 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION IV Summary of Resources City of Meridian, Idaho 15 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section IV Summary of Resources The 2016 Action Plan represents an allocation of $356,324. Source Components of 2016 Action Plan Funds 2016 CDBG Entitlement Grant $356,324.00 Program Income $0.00 Total Revenue Allocated $356,324.00 There are a number of additional funding sources that may be utilized to fund specific projects. Where these resources are known, they have been delineated within the project descriptions. The City of Meridian receives CDBG funds directly through its annual entitlement; this is the only HUD funding that the City directs toward projects. Non -profit organizations utilize other federal, state, and private grant funds. Public Housing programs including Family Self- Sufficiency, Section 8, and Public Housing Comprehensive Grants provide additional funding. Other federal funds made available for use in the city include Section 8, administered by Ada County Housing Authority and low-income housing tax credits administered by the Idaho Housing and Finance Association. There are no public housing units in Meridian. Entities in Ada County receive approximately $933,085 in Continuum of Care funding from HUD to provide funding for transitional and permanent housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and households. Over the years, many of the City’s partner agencies and organizations have been able to leverage funds within their own budgets to make the most of the CDB G funds that they have been allocated. For the current year, the proposed funds to Boys & Girls club and Jesse Tree represent only fraction of that agency’s total budget, but the CDBG allocation from the City represents an important component to increasing the services provided in Meridian. Likewise the funds allocated to the Meridian Food Bank represent a small but important component to that organization’s operating budget. While the Food Bank receives many donations of food, the CDBG funds are used to purchase, in bulk, needed food supplies in order to round out the contributions from the community. When the Food Bank utilizes CDBG funding to purchase food, it is in conjunction with developed relationships with local grocery stores that provide deep discounts on the food being purchased. In this way, the CDBG funds are multiplied many times over in the benefit they are providing to those in need. City of Meridian, Idaho 16 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Federal, State, and Local Resources. CDBG and City general funds are available to support program activities. The City may consider additional partnerships with the City of Meridian Public Works Department, Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) and Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA) to leverage available resources and achieve maximum results. The following funding sources have been identified to help address the needs of low/moderate income (LMI) individuals and families. Some resources may be directly leveraged to help fund CDBG eligible activities, in which case all HUD regulations and requirements regarding matching will be satisfied, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.220(c)(2). While other resources may not be able to contribute directly toward CDBG-eligible activities, they may be able to provide assistance to related support programs. These leveraged funds will be tracked and documented as part of the compliance monitoring process. Federal Resources US. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program HOME Investment Partnership Program Emergency Shelter Grant Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Education Federal Housing Administration Homeownership Program Fannie Mae Federal Emergency Management Administration U.S. Veterans Administration State Resources Idaho Community Foundation Idaho Housing and Finance Association Idaho Department of Education Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Idaho Association of Mortgage Brokers Idaho Department of Agriculture State Tax Credits Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: Community Service Grant Family and Child Services Public Health Services Domestic Violence Grant Idaho Children's Trust Fund Idaho Office on Aging Idaho Department of Justice Local Resources Meridian General Funds Meridian Development Corporation Ada County Association of Realtors Ada County Housing Authority Neighborhood Housing Services Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships El-Ada Community Action Partnership United Way Faith-based organizations Local utility companies Individual and business donors Civic organization donations Volunteer in-kind services City of Meridian, Idaho 17 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION V Annual Objectives City of Meridian, Idaho 18 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section V Annual Objectives During Program Year 2016 the City intends to focus primarily on providing a suitable living environment for low-moderate income persons and investing in public facility improvements. Consistent with the survey results conducted during the preparation for the 2012-2016 Consolidated Plan, the City is focusing on public facility improvements to serve LMI residents and public services for seniors, persons at risk of homelessness and LMI residents. In previous program years the City has allocated funds to addresses Strategy 3 in the Consolidated Plan, which is to “Improve economic opportunities in the city’s LMI areas.” For the current program year, the CDBG Scoring Committee and the City Council determined that funds would be best utilized by investing in projects and activities to address Strategy 1 and 2 in the Consolidated Plan. Strategy 1 is to “Improve access to affordable housing opportunities for Meridian residents.” Strategy 2 is to “Improve the lives of Meridian residents with special needs and residents at-risk of homelessness.” A. Suitable Living Environment Strategies Strategy No. 2 Improve the lives of Meridian residents with special needs and residents at -risk of homelessness.  Objective 2.1: Support public service activities that serve the city’s LMI residents. o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment (SL-1) o Allocate a total of $53,448 for: 1) hunger relief through the local food bank $36,448), 2) homelessness prevention through The Jesse Tree. ($7,000), and 3) the Boys & Girls Club program scholarships ($10,000)  One Year Action Plan Outcome: 2200 people served  Objective 2.2: Invest in public facility improvements that serve persons with special needs and low income residents, as well as public facility improvements located in the city’s LMI areas or serving LMI residents. o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Accessibility of Suitable Living Environment (SL-3) o Allocate approximately $127,000 for a streetlight project to serve LMI residents and/or the LMI area.  One Year Action Plan Outcome: 11-16 streetlights B. Decent Housing Strategy No. 1 Improve access to affordable housing opportunities for Meridian residents.  Objective 1.1: Address the need for affordable housing by supporting a down payment assistance program for qualifying households. City of Meridian, Idaho 19 2016 DRAFT Action Plan o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Affordability of Decent Housing (DH-1) o Allocate $60,000 for down payment assistance programs targeted to low- moderate income households purchasing a home in Meridian.  One Year Action Plan Outcome: 4 households o Allocate $50,000 to support VCD LLC & The Housing Company for site improvements to publicly owned (sidewalks) to support a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit affordable housing development .  One Year Action Plan Outcome – 1 Public Facility (supporting 59 low- income residents). City of Meridian, Idaho 20 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION VI Description of Activities City of Meridian, Idaho 21 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section VI Description of Activities In PY2016, the City of Meridian will allocate 100% of all non-administrative funds on activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons or households. This city will continue to monitor and evaluate its performance throughout the coming three-year certification cycle (Program Years 2016, 2017, and 2018) to make certain it will it will meet the required 70% expenditure to benefit LMI persons during the cycle. The City’s PY2016 entitlement is anticipated at $329,895. A description of all the planned activities for PY2016 is identified below. A. Description of 2016 Housing Activities Down Payment Assistance Program Priority: Affordable Housing National Objective: Low Moderate Income Persons-housing activities (LMH) 570.208 (a)(3) Outcome Category: Affordability Outcome Measure: 4 households The City will partner with two housing service providers to assist qualified LMI buyers to purchase a home in Meridian. The funds allocated to Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS)-- $30,000 and the Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA)--$30,000 will be used for down payment and closing cost assistance. As identified in the City’s Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments reports, many households in Meridian are interested in purchasing a home, but cannot afford the down payment for such a purpose. This activity is intended to address this need and broaden the homeownership opportunities for Meridian’s LMI population. B. Description of 2016 Public Service Activities The City has allocated the maximum allowed amount of 15% for public service activities, $53,448. The allocation will be divided between three public service activities to address the availability/accessibility of a suitable living environment. Hunger Relief Program Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Services National Objective: Low Moderate Income Clientele (LMC) 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 2,000+ people assisted The City will provide support to the Meridian Food Bank in the amount of $36,448 for the purchase of food to be distributed to persons and families in need. The Food Bank continues to experience a heavy demand, and the provision of CDBG funding will enable to Food Bank to City of Meridian, Idaho 22 2016 DRAFT Action Plan purchase and supply food to those in need. The ability for the Food Bank to leverage additional resources will exponentially increase the effectiveness of the award. Homelessness Prevention Priority: Housing, Public Services National Objective: Low Moderate Income Clientele (LMC) 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 12 Households The City will provide support the Jesse Tree of Idaho in the amount of $7,000 for the purpose of providing one-time relief to families in Meridian at risk of becoming homeless. This program uses these funds as emergency rental assistance to families who are at risk of being homeless. No funds will be used for case management. Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Program Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Service National Objective: Low-Moderate Income Clientele (LMC) 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 45 people assisted The City will provide support to the Meridian Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $10,000 for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of LMI households for the Club’s fee-based programs. The scholarships will be for free or reduced membership some of the Club’s fee - based extended services including the Summer Early Risers, the Meridian Sunrise Club and the Meridian Year One Program. These programs provide an important resource to working parents, particularly during the summer months. C. Description of 2016 Public Facility Activities Meridian LMI Streetlights Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Facility National Objective: Low-Moderate Income Persons, Area Benefit (LMA) 570.208(a)(1) Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 11-16 completed streetlights Project funds ($127,000) will be used by Meridian Public Works in order to provide a needed enhanced quality of life enhancement in the Meridian LMI area. These areas within the LMI with substandard lighting will be have an improved safety and security atmosphere, significantly impacting the residents of the area as well as increasing walkability. The project provides amenities to the LMI population that currently does not exist. City of Meridian, Idaho 23 2016 DRAFT Action Plan 2 ½ St Sidewalk Improvements for Multifamily Residential Priority: Decent Housing, Public Facility National Objective: Low-Moderate Income- Housing (LMH) 570.207(c)(3) Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 1 completed public facility Project funds ($50,000) will be used by VCD Inc, a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Developer, and The Housing Company, a non-profit, to design required improvements (specifically, sidewalks) in the area of a future Multifamily, Mixed-Income LIHTC Development. Upon construction of the property, the development will serve 72-74 residents, with 59 units being set-aside for families earning less than 60% of the Area Median Income. This new development will have a direct impact on the gap in affordable housing to Meridian, as well as answer specific barriers to affordable housing outlined in the City’s 2012 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (Impediment 1 – Lack of Affordable Housing) D. Description of 2016 General Program Administration City of Meridian Community Development Department Community Development Block Grant Program Program Administration Costs 570.206 Planning Activities 570.205 Activities include preparing required reports and planning documents, contract administration, grant management, citizen participation, sub-recipient monitoring, fair housing education, environmental reviews, and the identification and development of programs to meet the needs of the community’s lower income residents. The city needs to begin the consultation process and development of the next consolidated plan (2017-2021). The City is allocating $65,500 for administrative expenses, less than the allowed 20% cap of the CDBG program E. Description of 2016 Fair Housing Activities Fair Housing Activities 570.206(c) The City is allocating $3,000 for Fair Housing Activities in PY2016, included in the administrative budget. In accordance with the Fair Housing Action Plan (FHAP) developed as a result of the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice Report adopted on April 17, 2012, the table below identifies the activities the City anticipates working towards during PY2016. The activities and goals identified for PY2016 are based on the 5-year Fair Housing Action Plan; however, if the City is unable to work on some of these activities, the FHAP will be re-evaluated at the end of PY2016 in order to determine how best to proceed for PY201 7. City of Meridian, Idaho 24 2016 DRAFT Action Plan FHAP Action Item Activities Lead Agency/ Responsible Entity Funding Source/ Amount Program Year 2016 Goals Barrier 1 (Fair Housing Related Activity/Affordable Housing) Lack of affordable housing. 1.1 Preserve existing affordable housing units in the city. Meet with affordable housing owners and help encourage them to not let contract on affordable units expire. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Conduct at least one meeting with owners of affordable housing units in Meridian. 1.2 Convene an affordable housing task force to investigate ways to develop new affordable housing. Liaise with the local affordable housing task force to identify strategies for use within the city of Meridian. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Identify any tools the city could use to encourage affordable housing development in Meridian. Barrier 2 (Impediment) Potential resident opposition to affordable housing development. 2.1 Continue to participate in regional fair housing awareness campaign and tailor it current needs. Monetarily sponsor the regional fair housing awareness campaign. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Sponsor the regional fair housing awareness campaign. Design and distribute flyers and display posters in Meridian specific to the current fair housing needs in Meridian. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Provide flyers and posters to at least 5 landlords and 5 homeowner’s associations in Meridian. Barrier 3 (Impediment) Limited public transportation opportunities. 3.1 Continue to stay engaged in regional transportation planning efforts, leverage local resources for local transit opportunities and seek partnerships. Research state and federal transportation grants and determine if they could help support public transit planning efforts in Meridian. City of Meridian Staff and Meridian Transportation Task Force City of Meridian Staff Time Create a list of potential transportation grants the City may be interested in applying for. Meet as scheduled with the Meridian Transportation Commission, the ACHD Capital Improvement Citizen Advisory Committee (ACHD CICAC), the COMPASS Regional Technical Advisory Committee (COMPASS RTAC).. City of Meridian Planning Staff City of Meridian Staff Time Provide an update on any work the Meridian Transportation Task Force or other committee’s may be doing related to public transportation in Meridian. Barrier 4 (Impediment) Lack of understanding by developers and landlords about housing accessibility requirements. 4.1 Tailor fair housing outreach campaign to address the needs of persons with disabilities. As part of regional fair housing awareness campaign, address needs of persons with disabilities, such as including information about reasonable accommodations/ service animals. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Provide flyers and list of information sources to at least 5 landlords in Meridian. City of Meridian, Idaho 25 2016 DRAFT Action Plan 4.2 Expand outreach and education to Meridian’s landlords. Conduct a fair housing training in Meridian specific to landlords. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Prepare to conduct a fair housing training for at least 10 Meridian landlords in coordination with the Cities of Nampa and Boise in 2017. 4.3 Train City Community Development staff on ADA and fair housing design and construction guidelines. Conduct an internal training for Community Development staff on fair housing design and construction guidelines. City of Meridian, CDBG Administrator City of Meridian, CDBG Administration Conduct an internal training for at least 2 City Community Development staff. City of Meridian, Idaho 26 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION VII Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing Underserved Needs City of Meridian, Idaho 27 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section VII Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing Underserved Needs Since the PY2014 Action Plan was approved, the city’s LMI area grew to encompass thr ee (3) additional areas. The PY2016 projects which will be supported with CDBG funds are mapped below. The City intends to distribute 100% of its non-administrative CDBG funds through seven activities, all of which are intended to serve LMI individuals. These will take place primarily within the LMI Areas of the city, but will also assist LMI households and families throughout the city. 2016 Distribution of Funds *Census block groups and tracts: Census Tract 103.21, Block Group 2; Census Tract 103.22, Block Groups 1, 2 & 3; Census Tract 103.33, Block Group 1; Census Tract 103.35, Block Group 2; As identified in the 2012-2016 Consolidated Plan (Section II, page 3), the City has no areas of minority concentration or any impact areas within the City. The Census block group with the largest proportion of non-white residents (14%) is block group 2 of Census tract 103.22, which City of Meridian, Idaho 28 2016 DRAFT Action Plan encompasses the City’s downtown business district. The Census block group with the largest proportion of Hispanic residents (14%) is block group 2 of tract 103.21. This block group lies adjacent to the city’s main downtown area. As identified in the 2012-2016 Consolidated Plan (Section IV, page 22), the City’s basis for allocating investments has not and likely will not be geographically delineated within the City’s boundaries. Funding is determined upon meeting national objectives, qualifying eligible activities, and a competitive application process. The Community Development Department hosts an annual CDBG Workshop where past, current, and potential future sub-recipients are invited to attend and hear about the goals and objectives for the coming program year. After the workshop, potential sub-recipients are encouraged to apply for CDBG funding for proposed projects or activities. All eligible applications are considered for funding within the context of the broad goals and objectives established in the Consolidated Plan. Funding recommendations under the 2016 Program Year were made in consideration of the goals and outcomes of the proposed project, the need that the project addresses, how the organization plans to carry out the project, and the degree to which the project or program addressed the priorities and objectives defined in the Consolidated Plan. Obstacles to meeting underserved needs. The greatest single obstacle to meeting underserved needs is the limited funding available to address identified needs. City of Meridian, Idaho 29 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION VIII Additional Requirements City of Meridian, Idaho 30 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section VIII Additional Requirements A. Affordable Housing The City is primarily working to address affordable housing in Program Year 2016 by focusing on the action items in the Fair Housing Action Plan as identified in Section VI, A; E. The City is allocating funds in PY2016 to one infrastructure design project in support of an affordable housing activity. Additionally, the City will be partnering with the Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA) and Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) for direct homebuyer assistance to LMI families. The City does not plan to provide monetary assistance for rental purposes in the upcoming program year, but will continue to facilitate discussions with area residents and service providers. B. Public Housing The City does not plan to contribute monetarily to expanding public housing in PY2016, but will continue to encourage homeownership for eligible buyers as described above . Further, the City will participate in the regional dialogue with neighboring communities and service providers to (1) define goals and formulate a public housing strategy, (2) identify potential funding sources to implement that strategy, and (3) involve new/broader segments of the community that have not been involved in such discussions in the past. C. Homeless and Other Special Needs In PY2016, CDBG funds will be invested in one activity specifically targeted to the objective to serve homeless families. Funds will be utilized by Jesse Tree of Idaho for one-time emergency rental assistance for families at risk of losing their housing situation, as a measure to prevent homelessness. The City’s efforts to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless individuals and families, to prevent low-income individuals and families with children from becoming homeless, to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, to address chronic homelessness, and to address the special needs of non-homeless persons will still occur primarily through an ongoing partnership with the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC). The City is not a recipient of HOPWA formula grants. The City will participate in the CoC to identify ways of supporting area housing providers’ efforts to increase affordable transitional and permanent housing facilities. T he Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC) works to provide supportive housing services to address the reasons for a persons’ homelessness, which may include mental illness, disabilities, or fleeing from domestic violence. This CoC operates within Ada County, in which the City of Meridian is located. As additional information is obtained regarding homelessness within Meridian, the City will determine whether other federal, state or local/private funds can be leveraged with CDBG City of Meridian, Idaho 31 2016 DRAFT Action Plan funding to effectively address these needs within the community in future program years. So while the City has not set specific numeric goals to assist special needs popu lations during Program Year 2016, it does provide support for and coordinate with an existing CoC that does provide these supportive services. If one of the proposals the City chooses to fund under the CDBG grant should specifically benefit a Special Needs population (s), quantifiable goals will be established during the contracting phase. D. Barriers to Affordable Housing As identified in Section VI, the City completed an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice report in Spring 2012. The report identified observations and impediments along with objectives and activities to address those impediments. This year, the city intends to support one project (design of sidewalk along 2 ½ St) that will directly support the growth of affordable housing in Meridian. Additionally, as the 2012-2016 cycle comes to a close, the City will be conducting new consolidated planning activities and participating in a new Analysis of Impediments for the 2017-2021 cycle. E. Other Actions The CDBG Administrator will endeavor to create a more user-friendly web site for the program, which should enhance the public and staff’s ability to garner information quickly and efficiently. Over the course of the upcoming program year, the City will maintain information on lead- based paint hazards in order to (1) educate the public, (2) gauge the prevalence of lead paint contamination, and (3) start to address the issue within the City. There is a wealth of information already available from HUD, the State, neighboring communities, and various organizations that staff will gather and make available at City Hall, on the City’s website, and at other locations throughout the community. The City will continue to engage in the regional dialogue with neighboring communities and service providers to identify and address underserved needs, maintain affordable housing, and reduce the number of families living in poverty. City of Meridian, Idaho 32 2016 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION IX Program Specific Requirements City of Meridian, Idaho 33 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section IX Program Specific Requirements A. Program Income None of the identified activities for the 2016 Program Year are intended to generate program income, and no past activities have ever generated program income. B. PY2016 CDBG Activities to Benefit LMI persons In PY2016, the City of Meridian will allocate 100% of all non-administrative funds on activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons or households. In previous program years the city expended 98.07% of all non-administrative funds on activities to benefit LMI persons or households, and the city anticipates a similar percentage at the conclusion of Program Year 2015. Therefore, the City is confident that it will meet the required 70% expenditure to benefit LMI persons for the three-year certification cycle (Program Years 2012, 2013, and 2014). This 2016 Action Plan will continue the trend of using the highest percentage of funds to benefit LMI persons. C. Monitoring The City will employ a combination of formal and informal procedures to ensure the effectiveness of the CDBG program. Each activity in the PY2016 Action Plan is unique, requiring different steps and participation of different partners. The CDBG administrator will maintain regular contact with implementing partners and HUD staff to ensure that activities proposed in the Action Plan (1) comply with CDBG program requirements, (2) move forward on appropriate timelines, (3) adequately forward the goals and objectives in the Consolidated Plan, and (4) are completed successfully. As potential issues are identified, City staff will promptly contact our HUD Community Planning and Development representative to discuss appropriate ways to avoid and/or address any problems. To ensure compliance with federal regulations, including those regarding the timeliness of expenditures, the program administrator will (1) update IDIS regularly as requests for paym ent disbursement and activity reimbursement are received, (2) concurrently maintain a spreadsheet that tracks collective CDBG expenditures among all program years, and (3) continue working with the Finance Department on ways to refine and improve financial monitoring procedures. The City will maintain detailed records to enable staff, HUD, auditors and the public to determine the status of each funded activity, as well as the overall program. The City will use a variety of techniques to monitor subreci pients and review for compliance. Expectations will be clearly outlined in sub-recipient agreements, tailored specifically to each City of Meridian, Idaho 34 2016 DRAFT Action Plan activity and subrecipient entity. Through phone conversations, written correspondence, desk monitoring, and on-site monitoring visits, staff will review each sub-recipient’s ability to meet the program’s financial, production, and overall management requirements and make necessary determinations or take necessary actions to preserve program integrity. The City will also establish a monitoring schedule to ensure activities are monitored “on -site” with some regularity. City of Meridian, Idaho 35 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Appendix A--Tables Table 3A Summary of Specific Annual Objectives Grantee Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Note: Activities that are not proposed for advancement in PY2016 are included in gray font. Decent Housing with Purpose of New or Improved Availability/Accessibility (DH-1) Specific Objective Source of Funds Year Performance Indicators Expected Number Actual Number Percent Completed DH 1.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % Decent Housing with Purpose of New or Improved Affordability (DH-2) DH 2.1 Address the need for affordable housing by supporting a down payment assistance program for qualifying households. CDBG 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Households 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 4 1 100% >100% >100% >100% % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 7 10 >100% Decent Housing with Purpose of New or Improved Sustainability (DH-3) DH 3.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % Suitable Living Environment with Purpose of New or Improved Availability/Accessibility (SL-1) SL 1.1 Support public service activities that serve the city’s LMI residents. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 People/Residents 2,000 2,045 2,000 2,000 2,000 65,000 59,000 >100% >100 % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 10,045 124,000 >100 % Suitable Living Environment with Purpose of New or Improved Affordability (SL-2) SL 2.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % Suitable Living Environment with Purpose of New or Improved Sustainability (SL-3) SL 3.1 Invest in public facility improvements that serve person with special needs and low income residents or are located in LMI areas. CDBG 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Public Facilities 1 3 1 0 1 0 1 3 2 0% 33% >100% >100% % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 3 5 >100% City of Meridian, Idaho 36 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Economic Opportunity with Purpose of New or Improved Availability/Accessibility (EO-1) Specific Objective Source of Funds Year Performance Indicators Expected Number Actual Number Percent Completed EO 1.1 Support public service activities that provide employment training or job creation/retention for the city’s LMI residents. CDBG 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 People/Residents 10 0 5 5 0 7 0 70% 0% % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 20 7 35% Economic Opportunity with Purpose of New or Improved Availability/Accessibility (EO-1) EO 1.2 Invest in public facility improvements or activities in the downtown area that address one or more the conditions which contributed to the deterioration of the area. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Businesses or public facilities 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 % 200% % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 2 2 100% Economic Opportunity with Purpose of New or Improved Sustainability (EO-3) EO 3.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % Neighborhood Revitalization (NR-1) NR 1.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % Other (O-1) O 1.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % Other (O-2) O 2.1 N/A 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 % % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL % City of Meridian, Idaho 37 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3B Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals Grantee Name: Program Year: Expected Annual Number of Units To Be Completed Actual Annual Number of Units Completed Resources used during the period CDBG HOME ESG HOPWA BENEFICIARY GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Homeless households 0 Non-homeless households 0 Special needs households 0 Total Sec. 215 Beneficiaries* RENTAL GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Acquisition of existing units 0 Production of new units 0 Rehabilitation of existing units 0 Rental Assistance 0 Total Sec. 215 Affordable Rental 0 HOME OWNER GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Acquisition of existing units 0 Production of new units 0 Rehabilitation of existing units 0 Homebuyer Assistance 0 Total Sec. 215 Affordable Owner 0 COMBINED RENTAL AND OWNER GOALS (Sec. 215 Only) Acquisition of existing units 0 Production of new units 0 Rehabilitation of existing units 0 Rental Assistance 0 Homebuyer Assistance 0 Combined Total Sec. 215 Goals* 0 OVERALL HOUSING GOALS (Sec. 215 + Other Affordable Housing) Annual Rental Housing Goal 0 Annual Owner Housing Goal 0 Total Overall Housing Goal 0 City of Meridian, Idaho 38 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Program Administration Project Title: PY2016 Program Administration Description: The City’s overall CDBG program management, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation will include the following types of assistance:  Coordinating Fair Housing activities with regional partners  Ensuring compliance with the adopted Consolidated Plan  Preparing program budgets, schedules and amendments  Evaluating program results against stated objectives  Monitoring program activities for progress and compliance; audit and monitoring findings  Preparing reports and other documents for submission to HUD, to include Environmental Reviews  Developing agreements to carry out program activities  Updating the 5-Year Consolidated Plan Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Citywide as applicable Funding Sources CDBG $65,500.00 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $65,500.00 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $65,500.00 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number Project ID HUD Matrix Code 21A CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.206 Type of Recipient Entitlement C DBG National Objective N/A Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator N/A Annual Units N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion N/A City of Meridian, Idaho 39 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Decent Housing—Public Facility Project Title: 2 1/12 St Sidewalk Improvements for Multifamily Development Description: The City will provide funds to VCD LLC in partnership with The Housing Company in order to facilitate the design of site improvements (sidewalk). These improvements are to be constructed on publicly owned land to serve a new mixed-income multifamily structure. The development is being constructed with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and is to have >51% of the units at affordable rents. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 103.21, Block Group 2, vicinity of 2 ½ Street. Funding Sources CDBG $50,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $50,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $50,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 3 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 03K CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.207(b)3 Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMH Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Public Facility Annual Units 1 Segment Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 public facilities City of Meridian, Idaho 40 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment—Public Facility Project Title: Installation of Street Lights Description: Install Street Lights at 11-16 locations with the LMI Area The City of Meridian Public Works Department will use the CDBG funding to design and install Street lights at various locations within the LMI Area that are in need. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Various Locations within LMI Area Funding Sources CDBG $127,376 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $127,376 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $127,376 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 3 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 03K CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Entitlement C DBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Street lights Annual Units 8 Local ID Units Upon Completion 11-16 new street lights City of Meridian, Idaho 41 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment—Public Services Project Title: Scholarship Program, Meridian Boys and Girls Club Description: CDBG Funding will assist the Meridian Boys and Girls Club in providing scholarships to children of LMI households for the purpose of attending the Club’s fee based programs. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Meridian Boys and Girls Club—911 N. Meridian Road, Census Tract 103.22, Block Group 1 Funding Sources CDBG $10,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $10,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $10,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 1 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 05L CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(e) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMC Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Residents Annual Units 40 Local ID Units Upon Completion 40 City of Meridian, Idaho 42 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Affordable Housing Project Title: Boise City / Ada County Housing Authority – Home Ownership Description: The City will provide funding for the Ada County Housing Authority to provide direct homeownership assistance to help LMI individuals purchase homes. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area City-wide as applicable. Funding Sources CDBG $30,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $30,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $30,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number DH 2.2 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 13 CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(n) Type of Recipient Subrecipient C DBG National Objective LMH Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Households Annual Units 2 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2 City of Meridian, Idaho 43 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Affordable Housing Project Title: Neighborhood Housing Services – Home Ownership Description: The City will provide funding for Neighborhood Housing Services to provide direct homeownership assistance to help LMI individuals purchase homes in Meridian. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area City-wide as applicable. Funding Sources CDBG $30,000.00 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $30,000.00 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $30,000.00 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number DH 2.2 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 13 CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(n) Type of Recipient Subrecipient C DBG National Objective LMH Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Households Annual Units 2 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2 City of Meridian, Idaho 44 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment—Public Services Project Title: Hunger Relief, Meridian Food Bank Description: CDBG funding will assist the Meridian Food Bank in purchasing food and supplies related to their primary function: providing food to individuals and families in need. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Meridian Food Bank, 133 W. Broadway Avenue, Census Tract 103.22, Block Group 2 Funding Sources CDBG $36,448.00 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $36,448.00 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $36,448.00 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 1 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 05W CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(e) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMC Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 2,000 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2,000 City of Meridian, Idaho 45 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment—Public Services Project Title: The Jesse Tree of Idaho – Homelessness Prevention Description: CDBG Funding will be utilized by The Jesse Tree of Idaho for the Emergency Rent and Mercy Assistance (ERMA) program. ERMA provides rent assistance to qualified applicants for one month along with appropriate/need referrals and case management services that explore barriers to housing. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area City-wide as applicable Funding Sources CDBG $7,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $7,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $7,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 1 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 05S CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(e) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMH Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Households Annual Units 12 Local ID Units Upon Completion 12 City of Meridian, Idaho 46 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects **ALTERNATE PROJECT** Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Economic Development Project Title: MDC Façade Improvements Description: **ALTERNATE PROJECT** The City of Meridian Public Works Department will use the CDBG funding to design and install Street lights at various locations within the LMI Area that are in need. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Various Locations within LMI Area Funding Sources CDBG $40,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $40,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $40,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 3 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 03K CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Entitlement C DBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Street lights Annual Units 4 Local ID Units Upon Completion 11-16 new street lights City of Meridian, Idaho 47 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects **ALTERNATE PROJECT** Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Economic Development Project Title: LMI Sidewalk Improvements Description: **ALTERNATE PROJECT** Partner with Meridian Development Corporation to complete installation within the LMI. This project is an alternate “fall back” public facilities project. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 103.21, Block Group 2; Census Tract 103.22, Block Groups 1, 2 & 3; Census Tract 103.33, Block Group 1; Census Tract 103.35, Block Group 2 Funding Sources CDBG $100,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $100,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $100,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL 3 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 03L CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2016 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Public Facility Annual Units 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 City of Meridian, Idaho 48 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Appendix B CERTIFICATIONS In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that: Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan --It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential anti- displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs. Drug Free Workplace --It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by: 1. 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; 2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about (a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; 3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1; 4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will (a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (b) Notify the employer 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; 5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has City of Meridian, Idaho 49 2016 DRAFT Action Plan designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; 6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted (a) 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 (b) Requiring 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; 7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, 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 awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other 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 contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and 3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations. Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan. City of Meridian, Idaho 50 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Section 3 --It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135. ______________________________ ____________________ Signature/Authorized Official Date ______________________________ Title City of Meridian, Idaho 51 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Specific CDBG Certifications The Entitlement Community certifies that: Citizen Participation --It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105. Community Development Plan --Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570) Following a Plan --It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD. Use of Funds --It has complied with the following criteria: 1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee 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, and other financial resources are not available); 2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2012, 2013, and 2014, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period; 3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the City of Meridian, Idaho 52 2016 DRAFT Action Plan public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment. Excessive Force --It has adopted and is enforcing: 1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and 2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction; Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws --The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations. Lead-Based Paint --Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR Part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R; Compliance with Laws --It will comply with applicable laws. ______________________________ ____________________ Signature/Authorized Official Date ______________________________ Title City of Meridian, Idaho 53 2016 DRAFT Action Plan APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: A. Lobbying Certification This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. B. Drug-Free Workplace Certification 1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification. 2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. 3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements. 4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations). 5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three). 6. 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 address, city, county, state, zip code) 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642 Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. City of Meridian, Idaho 54 2016 DRAFT Action Plan This information with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by 24 CFR part 21. 7. Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug- Free Workplace common rule apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through 1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work under a grant, including: (i) All "direct charge" employees; (ii) all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and (iii) temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces). City of Meridian, Idaho 55 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Appendix C Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 *1. Type of Submission: Preapplication Application Changed/Corrected Application *2. Type of Application New Continuation Revision * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s) *Other (Specify) 3. Date Received : 4. Applicant Identifier: 5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier: State Use Only: 6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier: 8. APPLICANT INFORMATION: *a. Legal Name: CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO *b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): 82-6000225 *c. Organizational DUNS: 028 451 367 d. Address: *Street 1: 33 E. Broadway Street 2: *City: Meridian County: Ada *State: Idaho Province: *Country: USA *Zip / Postal Code 83642 e. Organizational Unit: Department Name: Meridian Community Development Department Division Name: f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application: City of Meridian, Idaho 56 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Prefix: *First Name: Sean Middle Name: *Last Name: Kelly Suffix: Title: CDBG Administrator Organizational Affiliation: *Telephone Number: 208-884-5533 Fax Number: 208-888-6854 *Email: skelly@meridiancity.org OMB Number: 4040-0004 Expiration Date: 01/31/2009 Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 *9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: C. City or Township Government Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: *Other (Specify) *10 Name of Federal Agency: HUD 11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: CFDA Title: *12 Funding Opportunity Number: 14.218 *Title: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS City of Meridian, Idaho 57 2016 DRAFT Action Plan 13. Competition Identification Number: Title: 14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.): CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO *15. Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: Investment funds to create/sustain suitable living environments, expand affordable housing opportunities, eliminate slum and blight, and administer the CDBG program. Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 16. Congressional Districts Of: *a. Applicant: 1 *b. Program/Project: 1 17. Proposed Project: *a. Start Date: 10/01/2016 *b. End Date: 09/30/2017 18. Estimated Funding ($): *a. Federal *b. Applicant *c. State *d. Local $329,895 *e. Other *f. Program Income *g. TOTAL $356,324 *19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process? ❑ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ❑ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review. ® c. Program is not covered by E. O. 12372 *20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.) ❑ Yes ® No 21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001) **I AGREE ® ** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions Authorized Representative: Prefix: *First Name: Tammy Middle Name: *Last Name: be Weerd Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 208-888-4433 Fax Number: 208-884-8723 *Email: deweerdt@meridiancity.org *Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: I s City of Meridian, Idaho 58 2016 DRAFT Action Plan City of Meridian, Idaho 59 2016 DRAFT Action Plan Appendix D Public Notices