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17-2000 CDBG Program Year 2015 Action PlanCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 1-7— a'000 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, BORTON, CAVENER, MILAM, PALMER, LITTLE ROBERTS A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2015 ACTION PLAN; 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, the City is required to prepare and adopt a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan for each year the City receives CDBG Entitlement funds; and WHEREAS, the City adopted, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsequently approved, a CDBG Action Plan for Program Year 2015 (PY2015); and WHEREAS, the CATCH homeless case management project was funded by CDBG for PY2015 and said project did not advance as planned and the project scope was reduced by 100%; and WHEREAS, the Five -Mile Pathway project was funded by CDBG for PY2015 and said project did not advance as planned and the project scope was reduced by 100%; and WHEREAS, the Boys & Girls Club facade improvement project was funded by CDBG for PY2015 and said project did not advance as planned and the project scope was reduced by 100%; and WHEREAS, HUD requires a substantial amendment when the project scope changes by more than 25 percent (25%); and WHEREAS, the City proposed two substantial amendments to the PY2015 CDBG Action Plan to 1) redirect $10,000 of the allocation from the CATCH homeless case management project to Meridian Food Bank, and 2) redirect the remainder of the CATCH homeless case management, Five -Mile Pathway, and Boys & Girls Club facade improvement projects to two (2) new activities for the PY2015; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the Citizen Participation Plan, the City held a public hearing on the proposed substantial amendments to the PY 2015 Action Plan on September 27, 2016 and November 17, 2016, and held a public comment period on the same amendments from August 22, 2016 to September 27, 2016 and October 15, 2016 to November 17, 2016 respectively; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO: RESOLUTION AMENDING PY2015 CDBG ACTION PLAN — Page 1 of 2 Section 1. That the PY2015 Action Plan and the certification documents, incorporated herein by reference, be, and the same hereby are, amended as described in Attachment 1. Section 2. That the Mayor and the City Cleric be, and they hereby are, authorized to respectively execute and attest, through this Resolution, this substantial amendment to the PY2015 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 the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ? 9 day of March, 2017. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 3'9 day of March, 2017. ATTEST: By: - 3aycee-K@4tiVfl; City Clerk m AP'. Mayor Ta , de Weerd tC; v/ V o f w RESOLUTION AMENDING PY2015 CDBG ACTION PLAN — Page 2 of 2 Mayor Tammy de Weerd City Council Members: Iff""" IAN Keith Bird Joe Borton Luke Cavener Genesis Milam Ty Palmer Anne Little Roberts March 28, 2017 Murrianna Thomson Representative, Community Planning and Development Oregon State HUD Office Edith Green -Wendell Wyatt Federal Building 1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 400 Portland, OR 97204-2825 Dear Ms. Thomson: Enclosed please find the City of Meridian's Program Year 2015 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan with revisions based on two substantial amendments. The first substantial amendment was accepted by Meridian City Council on September 27, 2016 with the second substantial amendment being accepted on November 17, 2016. Both of the noted substantial amendments were then approved by resolution by the Meridian City Council at the March 28, 2017 City Council meeting. Please let me know if you have any questions, or if further clarification is needed. All questions can be directed to Meridian's CDBG Administrator, Christopher Pope at cpope@meridiancity.org or by phone at 208-884-5533. Thank you to you and your staff for all of the assistance and support throughout this process. I look forward to continue working with you and the Portland staff in the upcoming program year. Sincerely, MayorTany de Weerd City of Meridian Planning Department. 33 E. Broadway Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854 www.meridiancity.org 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Community Development Block Grant Program City of Meridian, Idaho City of Meridian, Idaho 2 2015 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 2015 Housing Activities b. Description of 2015 Public Service Activities c. Description of 2015 Public Facility Activities d. Description of 2015 General Program Administration e. Description of 2015 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……………………………………………..44 Appendix B: Certifications……………………………………………………………………………………..72 Appendix C: SF 424………………………………………………………………………………………………..79 Appendix D: Public Notices…………………………………………………………………………………….84 City of Meridian, Idaho 3 2015 DRAFT Action Plan EXECUTIVE SUMMARY City of Meridian, Idaho 4 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Executive Summary Meridian Program Year 2015 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 2015 (PY2015) funding for the City of Meridian is anticipated in the amount of $329,895. De-obligated funds from PY2011, PY2012, and PY2013 total $49,478.55, and will be used for one (1) additional activity during PY2015. 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 PY2015, Meridian intends to focus on investing in public facility projects located in and around the LMI neighborhoods and/or benefitting the City’s 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 use the remainder of 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 $62,971.40 Fair Housing Outreach and Education $3,000.00 SUBTOTAL $65,971.40 Suitable Living Environment Public Facility $164, 431 .56 $215,000.00 Picnic Shelter-Recreational Facility/Meridian Elementary $65,000.00 Five Mile Pathway /Meridian Parks and Recreation $85,681.56 Building Brush -Up/Boys & Girls Club LMI Streetlights/City of Meridian $13,750.00 $150,000.00 - ($99,875.14 from PY’s 13, 14) Public Service (no more than 15% of Entitlement Grant) $49, 516 .55 $36,278.55 Hunger Relief/Meridian Food Bank $21,278.55 $31,278.55 Homeless Case Management/CATCH $13,200.00 Senior’s Resource Guide/Senior Advisory Board $5,000.00 SUBTOTAL $213,872.11 $151,403.41 Decent Housing Homes $10 0,000.00 $130,000.00 Down-payment Assistance/Neighborhood Housing $50,000.00 - ($17,479.81 from PY’s 11, 12 & 13) City of Meridian, Idaho 5 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Services $80,000.00 Down -payment Assistance/Boise City Ada County Housing Authority $50,000.00 SUBTOTAL $112,520.19 TOTAL $329,895.00 SECTION I Introduction City of Meridian, Idaho 6 2015 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 2015 program year will mark the City’s ninth 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 2015 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, 2015 through September 30, 2016. 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 community development needs. The PY2012 Action Plan represented the first year using the 2012 – 2016 Consolidated Plan; the PY2015 Action Plan is the fourth 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 PY2015 Action Plan identifies the objectives the City hopes to achieve from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016, and outlines the activities the City will undertake to achieve those objectives. City of Meridian, Idaho 7 2015 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 plan no later than August 16, 2015. 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 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION II Evaluation of Past Performance City of Meridian, Idaho 9 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section II Evaluation of Past Performance Since 2007, Meridian has successfully managed $2,074,080 (an average of $259,260) in resources from its annual CDBG allocation. Over these eight years, the City’s expenditures from its CDBG allocation have produced the following results: 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 204,000 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 10 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 and 2013—for the period beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2014. 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 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION III Summary of Citizen Participation Process City of Meridian, Idaho 11 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section III Summary of Citizen Participation Process The City of Meridian employs a comprehensive citizen participation process for all CDBG 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 program 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 2015 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: 2015 Dates March 23: Public CDBG Workshop to provide information and seek input from non- profit organizations and potential sub-recipients. June 16: City Council Annual Pre-draft Prioritization Hearing July 6/7 and July 20: Legal Notice for public comment period and public hearing published in Valley Times and Idaho Statesman . July 6 - August 11: Public Comment Period on Annual Action Plan August 11: Public Hearing on Annual Action Plan October 15 – November 17: Public Comment Period on Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments November 17: Public Hearing on Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments City of Meridian, Idaho 12 2015 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 the Meridian Food Bank, the Meridian Boys and Girls Club, 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. 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 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Outreach process for draft plan. The City invited comment on the draft 2015 Action Plan from July 6, 2015 through August 11, 2015. A public meeting was held on August 11, 2015 at the accessible City Hall location. 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 6/7 and 20, 2015 (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. At the public hearing held on August 11, 2015, one (1) person provided testimony. The Gentleman expressed discontent with the use of “Federal Money” for projects. He articulated his personal frustration about using funds that later generations will have to pay for. The gentleman advocated that the City not take any “Federal” funds. Mayor and Council responded to the gentleman. This testimony does not require any action on the part of the CDBG Administrator. No specific grievance or frustration was leveled at any one project, nor did the testimony seem to be aimed at the CDBG program itself, but instead any funds from the U.S. Government that were used within the City. A link to the City Council meeting and public comment is located on the city website in video form here (the comment starts at minute 37:00 and ends and 43:30); the transcription of the comment and response are appended below on page 14-15. : City of Meridian, Idaho 14 2015 DRAFT Action Plan City of Meridian, Idaho 15 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION IV City of Meridian, Idaho 16 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Summary of Resources City of Meridian, Idaho 17 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section IV Summary of Resources The 2015 Action Plan represents an allocation of $329,895. Source Components of 2015 Action Plan Funds 2015 CDBG Entitlement Grant $329,895 Program Income $0.00 Total Revenue Allocated $329,895 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 $964,970 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 CDBG funds that they have been allocated. For the current year, the proposed funds to CATCH 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 18 2015 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 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 Urba n 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 19 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION V Annual Objectives City of Meridian, Idaho 20 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section V Annual Objectives During Program Year 2015 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 $49,478.55 $36,278.55 for: 1) hunger relief through the local food bank ($21,878.55 $31,278.55), 2) case management for homeless families through CATCH, Inc. ($13,200), and 3) 2) a Senior Resource Guide to provide much needed quick-reference information to the city’s elderly population ($5,000) One Year Action Plan Outcome: approximately 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 $85,643 for a public facility project to serve LMI residents and/or the LMI area. o Allocate 13,750 for an enhancement to a public facility in the heart of the cities LMI area that will serve both immediate LMI area and LMI residents throughout the city. City of Meridian, Idaho 21 2015 DRAFT Action Plan o Allocate $65,000 for two public facilities to be constructed in the heart of the cities LMI area, providing community amenities to the block with the highest percentage of LMI residents. o Allocate approximately $150,000 for a streetlight project to serve LMI residents and/or the LMI area. One Year Action Plan Outcome: 11-16 streetlight facilities 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. o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Affordability of Decent Housing (DH-1) o Allocate $100,000 $130,000 for down payment assistance programs targeted to low-moderate income households purchasing a home in Meridian. $49,986.51 of these funds will come from PY2011, 2012, and 2013 de- obligated funds. o One Year Action Plan Outcome: 7 households City of Meridian, Idaho 22 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION VI Description of Activities City of Meridian, Idaho 23 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section VI Description of Activities In PY2015, 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 2015, 2016, and 2017) to make certain it will it will meet the required 70% expenditure to benefit LMI persons during the cycle. The City’s PY2015 entitlement is anticipated at $329,895. A description of all the planned activities for PY2015 is identified below. A. Description of 2012 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: 5 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)-- $50,000 $80,000 and the Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA)--$50,000 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 2015 Public Service Activities The City has allocated the maximum allowed amount of 15% 11% for public service activities, $49,478.55 $36,278.55. 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 $21,878.55 $31,278.55 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 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. City of Meridian, Idaho 24 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Homeless Family Case Management 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: 5 Households The City will provide support to CATCH (Charitable Assistance to Community’s Homeless) in the amount of $13,200 for the purpose of increasing staffing time for the one CATCH employee serving homeless families in Meridian. CATCH houses homeless families and provides intensive case management to address issues contributing to the family’s homeless episode while preparing the family for self-sufficiency. No funds will be used for rental assistance. CATCH receives contributions from churches within the community to fund the rental assistance for the families in this program. Senior Resource Guide Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Services National Objective: Low Moderate Income Clientele – Presumed Benefit (LMC) 570.208(a)(2)(i)(A) Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 100+ people assisted The City will provide support to the Mayor’s Senior Advisory Board in the amount of $5,000. This project will be to conduct research on relevant and useful resources for elderly persons, and ultimately create a short guide of these resources to distribute to the community in places frequented by seniors who would be in most need of this product (senior center, food bank, library, etc). C. Description of 2015 Public Facility Activities Meridian Picnic Shelter – Recreation Area 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: 2 completed public facility Project funds ($65,000) will be used by Meridian Elementary School (a public school) to construct a Community Picnic Shelter and improve an on-site baseball diamond and backstop that is in disrepair. This project, in conjunction with a fitness path project being constructed in PY14, helps to bring together publicly useable facilities and creates an environment of community right in the heart of the city’s LMI area. The project provides amenities to the LMI population that currently does not exist or are dilapidated. Creek Pathway Extension Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Facility National Objective: Low-Moderate Income Persons, Area Benefit (LMA) 570.208(a)(1) City of Meridian, Idaho 25 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Outcome Measure: 1 completed public facility Project funds (approximately $85,643) will be used by the City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department to continue a pathway along the creek in an LMI area. The existing pathway terminates in the middle of a LMI area (Block Group 2, Census Tract 103.21), and will be continued to complete a section that will eventually connect to a separate LMI area (Block Group 1, Census Tract 103.33. This segment of the pathway will provide a direct northerly connection for LMI residents, and gives them an enhanced amenity and secondary option for pedestrian and bicycle travel. Boys and Girls Club Exterior 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: 1 completed public facility The city will allocate $13,750 to the Meridian Boys & Girls Club. This project will visually improve the exterior of the building by providing new siding and exterior upgrades, enhancing the quality of life of the patrons, over 51% of whom are LMI families. These families come from the local LMI areas and throughout the city. This project will also bring an enriched aesthetic to the LMI area in which it resides (Block Group 2, Census Tract 103.22), and compliment the new gymnasium currently under construction on site. The Boys & Girls Club will contribute their own funds as a portion of the project. 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 ($150,000) 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. D. Description of 2015 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, City of Meridian, Idaho 26 2015 DRAFT Action Plan 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 will budget the allowed 20% cap of the CDBG program. The City is allocating $65,971.40 for administrative expenses. E. Description of 2015 Fair Housing Activities Fair Housing Activities 570.206(c) The City is allocating $3,000 for Fair Housing Activities in PY2015. 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 PY2015. The activities and goals identified for PY2015 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 PY2015 in order to determine how best to proceed for PY2016. FHAP Action Item Activiti es Lead Agency/ Responsible Entity Funding Source/ Amount Program Year 2015 Goals City of Meridian, Idaho 27 2015 DRAFT Action Plan 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. 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 Prepare to conduct a fair housing training for at least 10 Meridian City of Meridian, Idaho 28 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Administration 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 29 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION VII Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing Underserved Needs City of Meridian, Idaho 30 2015 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 three (3) additional areas. The PY2015 projects which will be financed with CDBG funds are mapped below. The City intends to distribute 100% of its non-administrative CDBG funds through eight 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. 2015 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 encompasses the City’s downtown business district. The Census block group with the largest City of Meridian, Idaho 31 2015 DRAFT Action Plan 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 2015 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 32 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION VIII Additional Requirements City of Meridian, Idaho 33 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section VIII Additional Requirements A. Affordable Housing The City is primarily working to address affordable housing in Program Year 2015 by focusing on the action items in the Fair Housing Action Plan as identified in Section VI, A; E. Although the City is not allocating any funds in PY2015 to affordable housing activities, 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 PY2015, 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 PY2015, CDBG funds will be invested in one activity specifically targeted to the objective to serve homeless families. Funds will be utilized by CATCH for intensive case-management for families whose homeless episode originates in Meridian. CATCH is a housing-first model and rental assistance for the program is paid for by donations from local churches. 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 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. The 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 funding to effectively address these needs within the community in future program years. So City of Meridian, Idaho 34 2015 DRAFT Action Plan while the City has not set specific numeric goals to assist special needs populations during Program Year 2015, 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. The CDBG Administrator will conduct the identified activities in Section VI during 2015 Program Year. Additionally, and 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 Over the course of the upcoming program year, the City will compile and disburse 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 35 2015 DRAFT Action Plan SECTION IX Program Specific Requirements City of Meridian, Idaho 36 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Section IX Program Specific Requirements A. Program Income None of the identified activities for the 2015 Program Year are intended to generate program income, and no past activities have ever generated program income. B. PY2015 CDBG Activities to Benefit LMI persons In PY2015, the City of Meridian will allocate 100% of all non-administrative funds on activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons or households. In Program Years 2012 and 2013 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 2014. 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 PY2015 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 payment 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 subrecipients and review for compliance. Expectations will be clearly outlined in sub-recipient agreements, tailored specifically to each City of Meridian, Idaho 37 2015 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 38 2015 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 PY2015 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 2 100% 200% % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 7 5 71% 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 0% % % % % MULTI-YEAR GOAL 3 0 0% City of Meridian, Idaho 39 2015 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 40 2015 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 41 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Program Administration Project Title: PY2015 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 $62,971.40 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $62,971.40 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $62,971.40 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 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator N/A Annual Units N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion N/A City of Meridian, Idaho 42 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Project Title: Fair Housing Activities Description: In order to affirmatively further fair housing and address the impediments that may hinder fair housing, the City will undertake the following activities in PY2015: • Meet with affordable housing task force quarterly to discuss strategies for developing new affordable housing units in Meridian. • Monetarily sponsor the regional fair housing awareness campaign. • Meet monthly with the Meridian Transportation Task Force, the ACHD Capital Improvement Citizen Advisory Committee (ACHD CICAC), the COMPASS Regional Technical Advisory Committee (COMPASS RTAC), and Meridian’s Traffic Safety Task Force. • Conduct an internal training for Community Development (CD) staff on fair housing design and construction guidelines. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Citywide as applicable Funding Sources CDBG $3,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $3,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $3,000 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number Project ID HUD Matrix Code 21D CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.206 Type of Recipient Entitlement C DBG National Objective N/A Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator N/A Annual Units N/A Local ID Units Upon Completion N/A City of Meridian, Idaho 43 2015 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: Meridian Elementary Picnic Shelter and Recreation Area Description: Meridian Elementary School (a public school) will utilize funds to purchase and install a community picnic shelter on the field west of the School. In addition, the school with use funds to remove existing dilapidated recreation equipment and install 1 new backstop and baseball diamond for community use. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area 1035 NW 1 st Street, Census Tract 103.22, Block Group 1—Shelter and Recreation Area Location Service area includes Census Tract 103.22, Block Groups 1 & 2 and 103.21, Block Groups 1 & 2 Funding Sources CDBG $65,000 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $65,000 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $65,000 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 03F CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Public facility Annual Units 2 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2 public facilities City of Meridian, Idaho 44 2015 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: 5 Mile Creek Pathway (Phase II) Description: The 5-mile creek pathway is an ongoing amenity project that travels directly through the LMI. It was identified as a desired connection with the city’s Master Pathway Plan, creating a pedestrian/bike route for travel or recreation throughout the city. This segment connects discontinuous pathway in one LMI census tract and links it to another tract. The pathway will provide a safe, no motor vehicle connectivity to downtown Meridian, local businesses, places of employment and government agencies. 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—Pathway Segment Location Service area includes Census Tract 103.21, Block Groups 2 and 103.33, Block Group 1 Funding Sources CDBG $85,643.56 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $85,643.56 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $85,643.56 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 03F CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Entitlement CDBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Public Facility Annual Units 1 Segment Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 public facilities City of Meridian, Idaho 45 2015 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: Boys & Girls Club Exterior Description: Meridian Boys & Girls Club will utilize these funds to rehabilitate the old exterior of their currently occupied building. This will align the old facility with the new Gymnasium currently being constructed on site with new siding for the center. Over 51% of Boys & Girls Club patrons are below 80% Area Median Income. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Census Tract 103.22, Block Group 1—Meridian Boys & Girls Club location Funding Sources CDBG $13,750 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $13,750 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $13,750 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 03D CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Public facility Annual Units 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 public facilities City of Meridian, Idaho 46 2015 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 (Substantial Amendment) Description: Install Street Lights within 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 $150,000.00 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $50,124.86 Prior Year Funds $99,875.14 (13; 14) Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $150,000.00 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number 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 47 2015 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 $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 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 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Households Annual Units 3 Local ID Units Upon Completion 3 City of Meridian, Idaho 48 2015 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. $49,986.51 $17,479.81 of these funds will come from de-obligated funds from Program Years (PY) 2011, 2012, and 2013. $13.49 $62,520.19 of these funds will come from PY 2015. 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 $13.49 $62,520.19 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $13.49 $62,520.19 Prior Year Funds $49,986.51 $17,479.81 ( 11; 12; 13) Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $50,000.00 $80,000.00 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 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Households Annual Units 2 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2 City of Meridian, Idaho 49 2015 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 $21,878.55 $31,278.55 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $21,878.55 $31,278.55 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $21,878.55 $31,278.55 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 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 2,000 Local ID Units Upon Completion 2,000 City of Meridian, Idaho 50 2015 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: Homeless Family Case Management--CATCH Description: CDBG Funding will be utilized by CATCH to pay for staffing costs in order to increase the number of homeless families served in Meridian by this program. CATCH staff will provide intensive case management through a housing-first model for families who have become homeless 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 $13,200 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $13,200 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $13,200 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 03T CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(e) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMC Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Households Annual Units 5 Local ID Units Upon Completion 5 City of Meridian, Idaho 51 2015 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: Senior Resource Guide Description: The City’s Senior Advisory Board will utilize these funds to create a resource guide to provide much needed quick-reference information to the city’s elderly population. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Citywide as applicable Funding Sources CDBG $5,000.00 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $5,000.00 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $5,000.00 The primary purpose of the project is to help: The Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs HUD Objective Number SL1 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 05A CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(e) Type of Recipient Subrecipient C DBG National Objective LMC-Presumed Benefit Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator People Annual Units 100 Local ID Units Upon Completion N/A City of Meridian, Idaho 52 2015 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** Partner with Meridian Development Corporation to complete multiple façade improvements of buildings within a newly designated Slum & Blight Area. This project is an alternate “fall back” project and is contingent upon the City completing the Slum & Blight study and subsequent approval by HUD. Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic Opportunity Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability Location/Target Area Slum & Blight Area as applicable 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 EO 3 Project ID HUD Matrix Code 14E CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.202 Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective SBA Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Facades Improved Annual Units 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 City of Meridian, Idaho 53 2015 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 area. 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 $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 03L CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Subrecipient CDBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2016 Performance Indicator Public Facility Annual Units 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 City of Meridian, Idaho 54 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects **ALTERNATE PROJECT** Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment—Public Facility Project Title: 5 Mile Creek Pathway (Phase II) Description: **ALTERNATE PROJECT** The 5-mile creek pathway is an ongoing amenity project that travels directly through the LMI. It was identified as a desired connection with the city’s Master Pathway Plan, creating a pedestrian/bike route for travel or recreation throughout the city. This segment connects discontinuous pathway in one LMI census tract and links it to another tract. The pathway will provide a safe, no motor vehicle connectivity to downtown Meridian, local businesses, places of employment and government agencies. 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—Pathway Segment Location Service area includes Census Tract 103.21, Block Groups 2 and 103.33, Block Group 1 Funding Sources CDBG $85,643.56 ESG HOME HOPWA Total Formula $85,643.56 Prior Year Funds Assisted Housing PHA Other Funding Total $85,643.56 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 03F CDBG Citation 24 CFR § 570.201(c) Type of Recipient Entitlement CDBG National Objective LMA Start Date 10/1/2015 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 55 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Table 3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects **ALTERNATE PROJECT** Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment—Public Facility Project Title: LMI Sewer Projects Description: **ALTERNATE PROJECT** Partner with Meridian Public Works Department to complete sewer system improvements in LMI area. 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 10/1/2015 Completion Date 9/30/2017 Performance Indicator Public Facility Annual Units 1 Local ID Units Upon Completion 1 City of Meridian, Idaho 56 2015 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 57 2015 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 58 2015 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 59 2015 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) 2015, 2016, and 2017, (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 60 2015 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 61 2015 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 62 2015 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 63 2015 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 64 2015 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 65 2015 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: 10/01/2015 *b. End Date: 09/30/2016 18. Estimated Funding ($): *a. Federal *b. Applicant *c. State *d. Local $329,895 City of Meridian, Idaho 66 2015 DRAFT Action Plan *e. Other *f. Program Income *g. TOTAL $329,895 *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: De Weerd Suffix: *Title: Mayor *Telephone Number: 208-888-4433 Fax Number: 208-884-8723 * Email: deweerdt@meridiancity.org *Signature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed: City of Meridian, Idaho 67 2015 DRAFT Action Plan Appendix D Public Notices City of Meridian, Idaho 68 2015 DRAFT Action Plan City of Meridian, Idaho 69 2015 DRAFT Action Plan City of Meridian, Idaho 70 2015 DRAFT Action Plan