21-2262 CDBG Annual Action Plan FY 2019 Adoption of Amendment CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 21-2262
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER, HOAGLUN,
PERREAULT,AND STRADER
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ADOPTION OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2019; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN;
AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR TO
SUBMIT THE SAME TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,pursuant to the regulations of the United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development("HUD"), it is necessary to complete and submit to HUD a substantial
amendment of an Action Plan for a city's Community Development Block Grant("CDBG")
program when a change in a city's allocation plan redirects more than 20 percent of annual funding
to a different activity; and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the attached substantial amendment to the
Action Plan for Program Year 2019 ("PY19") on March 23, 2021, and held a public comment
period on the draft application materials from February 26, 2021 to March 23, 2021;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO:
Section 1. That the amended PY19 Action Plan, as attached hereto,be, and the same
hereby is, adopted as to both form and content.
Section 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are, authorized to
respectively execute and attest the certifying documents for the amended PY19 Action Plan.
Section 3. That the Community Development Program Coordinator is hereby directed to
submit the amended PY19 Action Plan to HUD.
Section 4.That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian, Idaho this 6th day of
April ,2021.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 6th day of
April ,2021.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By:
Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk
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Contents
Purpose...................................................................................................................................................3
CDBG-CV Progress...................................................................................................................................3
Useof Additional Funds...........................................................................................................................3
SubstantialAmendment..........................................................................................................................3
Summaryof Changes...........................................................................................................................4
AP-05 Executive Summary-24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)..................................................................4
AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2)......................................................................................5
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives..................................................................................................6
AP-35 Projects—91.220(d)...............................................................................................................7
AP-38 Project Summary...................................................................................................................7
Attachment: Citizen Participation Comments...................................................................................8
Attachment: Public Notice.............................................................................................................19
Attachment: Resolution.................................................................................................................19
Attachment:SF 424's and Certifications.........................................................................................19
NextSteps.............................................................................................................................................19
PY19 Action Plan CDBG-CV Second Amendment Summary
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City of Meridian
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
Purpose
The CARES Act made available$5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV)
funds. Of this amount, HUD allocated $2 billion based on the fiscal year 2020 CDBG formula;this
constituted the first round of CDBG-CV funds. Next, $1 billion was required by the Act to be allocated to
States and insular areas and this constituted the second round of CDBG-CV funds. The remaining$2
billion in CDBG-CV funds was allocated to states and local governments at the discretion of the Secretary
of HUD on a rolling basis;this constituted the third round of CDBG-CV funds.
The first round of CDBG-CV funding for$288,106 was approved by Council in the PY19 Action Plan
Amendment on April 28, 2020. All funds were directed to public services with a priority on projects for
services related to homelessness prevention and stabilization,food security, behavioral health (mental
health and substance use disorders), and domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
HUD allocated an additional $254,197 under the third round to the City of Meridian for a total of
$542,303 in funds to prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID-19. This amendment will accept the
additional funds.
CDBG-CV Progress
All CDBG-CV funds must be 80%spent by June 4, 2023 and 100%spent by June 4, 2026. As of January
31, 2021 the City has reimbursed $27,274,which is roughly 9%of the first allocation. The City is
currently using CDBG-CV funds for the following projects:
• Jesse Tree of Idaho—Emergency Rental Assistance
• NeighborWorks Boise—Mortgage Assistance
• Terry Reilly—Allumbaugh House
Use of Additional Funds
Staff will use admin funds to reach out to the community and determine the gaps in service that still
exist for those affected by COVID-19. Staff will utilize this information to identify targeted service
providers to address those needs.
Substantial Amendment
The 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan requires a substantial amendment if there is a change in the allocation
plan that redirects more than 20 percent of annual funding to a different activity or if funds will be
allocated to a project that was not previously approved. Due to the amount of funding allocated to the
City during the third round and the fact that we did not request any funds to be used for admin,this
project will require a substantial amendment. This process is similar to the approval of an Action Plan
and includes a public comment period, public hearing, approval by Council,and adoption of a resolution.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
Summary of Changes
Below is a summary of the changes to the PY19 Action Plan. To see the full PY19 Action Plan with
markups, please see link on CDBG Website (link will expire once the public comment period closes, but
will be available upon request).
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
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1. Introduction
The City of Meridian was awarded CDBG-CV funds under the CARES Act during PY19. Per directives from
HUD, all Action Plan amendments related to CDBG-CV funds will be made to the PY19 Action Plan. This
includes amendments that occur during future program years.
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4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The second amendment was available for public comment from February 26, 2021 to March 23, 2021
with a public hearing being held on March 23, 2021. The City's Citizen Participation Plan requires a
minimum five (5) day public comment period when there is a HUD waiver in place as there is now due to
COVID-19. The City has exceeded the five (5) day requirement by providing 25 days for the public
comment period. The City published legal notices in two local newspapers (Idaho Statesman and
Meridian Press Tribune) and posted the draft Action Plan on the City's website on February 25, 2021.
Presentations of the draft Action Plan and included projects were provided to the public and City Council
on March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021.
5. Summary of public comments
During the public comment period for the second amendment five (5) comments were received and are
summarized below:
• Georgia Konkoly—Commented that it was a well thought out plan.
• John Anderson—Recommended we do not accept the funding,this is part of a bigger issue
where we are becoming dependent on the government.
• Councilwoman Perreault—Discussion during first public presentation regarding our ability to
spend the funds.
• harris1054@hotmail.com—Comments included confusion over the source of CDBG-CV funding,
concerns we have unspent funds, suggestions for incentives for people receiving vaccines, and
frustrations that mask requirements are not being enforced in Meridian.
• mommyofboys 2@aol.com—Suggested funding go toward building schools and wanted to
ensure accepting this funding would not take away constitutional rights.
Please see the Citizen Participation attachment for the full comments and responses.
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Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2)
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Introduction
Meridian will receive an additional $254,197 under the third round of CDBG funding under the
CARES Act for a total of$542,303. All CDBG-CV funds will be used for public services and to
administer the additional funding.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative
of Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Description
Funds Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG- Public Other:To CDBG-CV
CV — prevent, funds to be
federal prepare for used to
and respond prevent,
to the prepare for
Coronavirus and respond
to the
542,303 0 0 542,303 0 Coronavirus.
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AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
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Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
3 Administration and 2017 2021 Admin CDBG: Other: 0 Other
Fair Housing $45,000
Activities
CDBG-CV:
$20,000
4 Provide Social 2017 2021 Non-Homeless Improvements in CDBG: Public service activities other than
Services Special Needs Economic Stability $53,500 Low/Moderate Income Housing
Low income Homeownership Benefit: 733 Persons Assisted
services Opportunities: 80-120 Other— Homelessness Prevention:414
Percent of AMI CDBG-CV: Persons Assisted
Rental Assistance and $522,303
Affordable Rental Units
Improved Housing
Options and Supportive
Services
Rental Assistance
Programs and Rental
Units
Service Programs- Low
Income and Special Needs
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AP-35 Projects—91.220(d)
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Projects
# Project Name
10 CV-Administration
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
No obstacles have been identified for Administration and Fair Housing (Projects 7, 8, and 10 above).
AP-38 Project Summary
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7 Project Name Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $35,000
Poges34-35
9 Project Name CV-Public Services
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Provide Social Services
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Improved Housing Options and Supportive Services
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
Funding CDBG-CV: $522,303
Description CDBG public service projects for activities to prevent, prepare for, and
respond to Coronavirus.
Target Date 9/30/2023
Estimate the number 533 LMI households who reside in Meridian.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided throughout the community and at the offices
of providers.
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Planned Activities Public service activities that will stabilize Meridian households
affected by Coronavirus. Priority will be given to projects for
services related to homelessness prevention and stabilization,
food security, behavioral health (mental health and substance use
disorders), and domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual
assault.
10 project Name CV-Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG-CV: $20,000
Description This project will have activities that relate to the administrative,
planning, and technical assistance for the CDBG program for CV
funding.
Target Date 9/30/2023
Estimate the number N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Administration office is located in Meridian City Hall at 33 E. Broadway
Ave. suite 102.
Planned Activities (21A)Administration and Planning
Attachment: Citizen Participation Comments
PY19 Action Plan —CDBG-CV 2"d Amendment
Pages 51-60
Date Method of Contributor Comment City Response
Submission
3/9/21 Email Georgia Konkoly Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
Commented that it was a well City appreciated feedback.
thought out plan.
3/9/21 Email John Anderson Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
Recommended we do not accept Clarified the type of projects
the funding,this is part of a that are currently funded.
bigger issue where we are
becoming dependent on the
government.
3/16/21 Public Councilwoman 1—Have there been any changes 1—There have been no
Hearing Perreault to what the funds can be spent changes.
on?
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2—We will be using admin
2—It was a challenge identifying funds for additional outreach
subrecipients previously. Will to identify current gaps and will
we have the applicants to use contact those service providers
these funds? directly. These funds will also
be available over the next
3—Are we able to use admin several years to deal with the
funds for outreach efforts? fallout of COVID-19.
3—Outreach is an eligible
activity and is the main reason
for including admin in the
amendment.
3/22/21 Email harris1054 Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
@hotmail.com Comments included confusion Clarified funding source and
over the source of CDBG-CV previously funded projects.
funding,concerns we have
unspent funds,suggestions for
incentives for people receiving
vaccines,and frustrations that
mask requirements are not
being enforced in Meridian.
3/22/21 Email mommyofboys_2 Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
@aol.com Suggested funding go toward Provided clarification on
building schools and wanted to purpose of funds and directed
ensure accepting this funding to West Ada School District's
would not take away Facility Plan webpage.
constitutional rights.
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 2:36 PM
To: Georgia Konkoly
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Categories: Action Plan
Thank you Georgia!
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Georgia Konkoly<gjkonkoly@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 11:38 AM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender- Please use caution with links or attachments.
Looks like a well thought out plan!
Sent from my iPhone
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 12:28 PM
To: 'John Anderson'
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Thank you Mr.Anderson for sharing your perspective.
Have a great weekend.
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From:John Anderson <jandidaho@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 9, 2021 4:22 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Crystal,
Thank you for your reply and explanation. I read your documents and I fully understand how you intend to
use the money we received from the Federal government. However, to be clear, my comments were less
about helping this or that constituency who suffers from this or that problem. My comments are directed at
whose responsibility it is to help these people. Is it the government, or is it we, the people and our private
entities?
Our disconnect today, which has been put on auto-drive and warp speed by this manufactured COVID crisis is
accelerating our dependence on government programs or funds for virtually everything. A crisis will come and
it will go, but a government program remains, primarily because politicians cannot step away from feeding at
the federal trough. This current crisis is just that.
This all creates a culture of dependency for our people and for our state and local governments. Uncle Sam is
like a loan shark. They are ready with free cash to the states, but at a very high cost, not the least of which is
our dependency on their money. Once addicted, Idaho and Meridian, by example, become addicts who
cannot live without that money. Politicians like that money because it makes their job easier. They don't have
to make tough decisions about what we, as a state or municipality can afford. They are not problem-
solvers. They just ask "Big Daddy" for more.
The real cost of this is two-fold, and I use COVID as my case study.
1. Loss of our state, 10th Amendment sovereignty
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COVID was used as an excuse to shut the country down. Our governors went along with it. That triggered a
massive spending of our grandchildren's money to prop up businesses we closed unnecessarily. That also
elevated bureaucrats, incompetent ones at that, to chase everyone into their homes and create a sense of
fear that had no relation to reality. Once again, our governors went along with it. The end result was that
governors, who cannot make law, created law from whole cloth and once again, local government enforced
laws that were totally unconstitutional and trampled on our state sovereignty and the civil rights of our
citizens.
Instead of us pushing back, refusing all the cookies the federal government offered up, we gorged on it. That
dependency has now complicated the legislature's ability to limit Governor Little's illegal power to play God
with all of us. What is their obstacle? Federal money we might lose if they do that. Where is the moral
courage to do what best serves our state sovereignty and our citizens. It doesn't exist in our politicians, who
view everything through a re-election lens. There is no other calculus, in my view, having worked with our
legislators before.
2. Loss of our God-given rights to make our own decisions and to be left alone by our government.
The state is no longer the ally of the U.S. or Idaho Constitution. They are the "wholly-owned subsidiary of a
bloated, all powerful and centrally planned federal government." Our citizens are increasingly dependent on
free money to solve problems that need to be solved by us, by churches, by non-profits and state and local
governments, as is the dictate of our Constitution. If we don't take some step to regain Idaho's ability to say
"NO" to the federal government, even if they withhold funds from us, we are no longer sovereign, nor are we
free.
I'm not confident that anyone will actually consider, in a thoughtful way, what I've said here, but alas, I have
tried to show where our concern comes from. I am an American, born free and who sincerely desires to stay
free. My political ideology is simple. I am of the party who believes our Founders had it right, and who is
convinced that the further we stray from their design, the less free, safe and prosperous we will become.
Two common sayings we should eliminate from our vocabulary. One, "There ought to be a law against
that". Two, "The government needs to do more". Self-reliance and industry are qualities we should promote,
not deter.
Thanks Crystal. I appreciated your response.
God Bless,
John Anderson
6andidaho@gmail.com
208-869-1300
On Tue, Mar 9, 2021 at 2:48 PM Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>wrote:
Thank you for your feedback, I include your comments in the final plan and make sure Council is aware of your views.
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ttem#22. nds are currently being used to provide rent and mortgage assistance. This amendment is to add additional
funding so we can continue to assist our residents with services like this. If you would like additional information
please let me know.
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From:jandidaho<iandidaho@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 8:37 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Money that wasn't solicited by Meridian will either be wasted on pet projects or squandered in other ways. We have
had it with insane COVID "cookies" from the federal government. Send the money back. End all mention of COVID.
Public health is complicit in this virus crushing businesses,jobs and community wellness.Take them off of your website,
end this charade.Tell public school teachers to get back to work and fully open schools or lose their jobs. We are sick of
all of this. Federal money, incompetent bureaucrats and weak politicians have cost we citizens far more that this virus
has and the numbers don't lie.
Sent from my Verizon,Samsung Galaxy smartphone
All e-mail messages sent to or received by City of Meridian e-mail accounts are subject to the Idaho law, in regards to
both release and retention, and may be released upon request, unless exempt from disclosure by law.
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:29 PM
To: Flip Flop
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Categories: Action Plan
Good morning and thank you for reaching out. My goal is to involve the community in making decisions about the CDBG
program so your comments are much appreciated.
I wanted to clarify a couple of things. Meridian's CDBG Program goes through a planning process every five years to
make sure the goals of the program are relevant to the current needs of our community. We then create Action Plans
for each of the Program Years (PY)to let the community know how we will be addressing the previously identified goals
in the upcoming year. We submit the annual Action Plan to HUD and this acts as our application for funding. To
accept/receive any funds we must submit the Action Plan to HUD, or in this case, amend our previous Action Plan to
include the funds in our overall plan for the year. When the CARES Act funds were allocated to our program we were in
the middle of PY19, so I had to amend the PY19 plan. In an effort to reduce confusion, HUD has given the direction that
all CARES Act funds will live within the PY19 plan and any amendments that are made related to the CARES Act funds will
require an amendment to the PY19 Action Plan.
During the first round of funding Meridian received under the CARES Act we allocated the following:
• Jesse Tree Rental Assistance$31,250
• NeighborWorks Boise Mortgage Assistance $163,333
• Terry Reilly Allumbaugh House Case Management$16,366
This left$77,157 of the original funds unallocated so we could use it for another project if there was a need identified or
one of the previously funded projects showed a need for additional funds. I'm sure you saw in my update that we were
surprised these funds were not used more quickly.
We intend to use this second round of funding to identify gaps that are not being met so we can more effectively get
these funds into the community in a way that will help prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID-19.
The City does not have the capacity to provide the services directly, so we work with community providers to enhance
the work they are already doing and serve additional community members with CDBG funding. We are currently
working with an organization in the hope that they will be able to use our funds to stand up a mobile vaccine clinic that
will provide the vaccine to low to moderate income Meridian residents. I think you have a great idea to offer incentives
to people to get the vaccine and I will be sure to pass your ideas along.
I do understand where your frustration is coming from and I want to thank you for doing everything you can to reduce
the infection rates. These are scary times with so many unknowns when you are doing everything you can and it still
doesn't always seem like it is enough. I know you are making a personal sacrifice every day and at times it's difficult to
not be frustrated when you see people not making the same sacrifices as you. We will continue to work toward a
healthier community and always appreciate your involvement.
Best,
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Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns:She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From: Flip Flop<harris1054@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 3:18 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Sir. (I write this biting my check quite deeply)
If this is the, why aren'tyou calling it the "Rescue Plan Act"? Only two plans were passed under the
the "Cares Act" and they were both in 2020.
Just wondering: "Meridian will receive an additional$254,197 under the third round of CDBG funding under
the CARESAct for a total of$542,303.All CDBG-CV funds will be used for public services and to administer
the additional funding"(p33)
Idaho is not a trailblazer in any logistics you set us up against,yet we still have money from the funding for
us all to stick our two cents in! Why don'tyou have a mobile vaccination center at every public event(ie)
Meridian speedway event. Free admission with 1st or 2nd shot or vaccine card. Free admission to Hawk's
game with your vaccine card or sit down and getyour shot. We've got a lot of a lot of hesitancy in Idaho, and
it's not the black and brown type. It's the red hat type. I've been in quarantine for 12 months. 1 now have
both shots, butguess what's rising in Idaho? Cases!New Variants!Rare Variants! Whatgood does it do me
if Masks are not required, I still wear mine, and I if I get the Brazilian variant(which is here), and CDC is not
so sure I can't be infected by this strain even though I've been vaccinated and mask up!!!!!! Should I isolate
again until all the red hatters are inoculated? (my dear old friend is a red hatter)
Gee, you still have your MONEY left, that you didn't want to spend in the first place.
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Item#22.
Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2021 11:30 AM
To: mommyofboys_2
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Categories: Action Plan
Good morning,
Thank you for your comments. With the growth in South Meridian I can definitely see how this would be a concern for
you. West Ada School District is the entity that builds schools and is likely looking into the needs of the community as
we speak. Here is a link to the West Ada School District's Facility Plan webpage that includes capacity at each of the
schools. I'm sure they would appreciate your input.
CDBG funds are directed toward low to moderate income (LMI) households. We do not receive enough funds to do
major projects like building schools, but if we did we would only be able to do it in an area that would benefit an LMI
Area and that area of Meridian does not qualify. Additionally,the specific funds addressed in this amendment are being
allocated under the CARES Act so they must be used to prepare, prevent, or respond to COVID-19.
I have noted your concern for not taking away any of our constitutional rights. Thank you again for taking the time to
comment on our plan,your involvement helps to ensure we can use these funds in a way that will benefit the whole
community.
Best,
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From: mommyofboys_2 <mommyofboys_2@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 1:26 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Will and of the federal money be going to building schools. For example south Meridian near hillsdale
elementary area is need of junior high.
Also I hope nothing is being voted that takes away any of our amendment rights.
Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
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March 2019
Attachment: Public Notice
Pages 80-83
Included images of legal notices and announcement on CDBG website.
Attachment: Resolution
Page 87
Included copy of signed resolution.
Attachment: SF 424's and Certifications
Pages 108-118
Included copy of signed forms.
Next Steps
The Action Plan is open for public comment from February 26, 2021 to March 23, 2021. There will be
presentations of the Action Plan during the Council workshop on March 16, 2021 and at the regular
Council meeting on March 23, 2021. At the end of the presentation on March 23, 2021 there will be a
public hearing. The finalized plan will be submitted to Council for approval and adoption of the
resolution on April 6, 2021. The plan will then be submitted to HUD by April 9, 2021.
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Contents
ExecutiveSummary.................................................................................................................................1
AP-05 Executive Summary- 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b) .....................................................................1
PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies—91.200(b)..................................................................................5
AP-10 Consultation—91.100, 91.200(b), 91.215(I) ...............................................................................6
AP-12 Participation—91.105, 91.200(c).............................................................................................19
ExpectedResources...............................................................................................................................23
AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2) .......................................................................................23
Annual Goals and Objectives.................................................................................................................26
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives ...................................................................................................26
AP-35 Projects—91.220(d).................................................................................................................29
AP-38 Project Summary.....................................................................................................................30
AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f).........................................................................................36
AffordableHousing................................................................................................................................37
AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) ...............................................................................................37
AP-60 Public Housing—91.220(h)......................................................................................................38
AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i).........................................................40
AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j)................................................................................43
AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k)........................................................................................................44
Program Specific Requirements.............................................................................................................47
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements—91.220(I)(1,2,4) ...................................................................47
Attachments..........................................................................................................................................48
Citizen Participation Comments.........................................................................................................49
PY19Action Plan............................................................................................................................49
PY19 Action Plan Amendment .......................................................................................................49
PY19 Action Plan Amendment—CDBG-CV......................................................................................51
PY19 Action Plan—CDBG-CV 2nd Amendment ...............................................................................51
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Grantee Unique Appendices..............................................................................................................61
Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Assessment............................................................................61
PublicNotice..................................................................................................................................74
Resolution .................................................................................................................................8483
SF 424's and Certifications.............................................................................................................8897
PY19Funding.............................................................................................................................8897
CDBG-CV Funding......................................................................................................................9897
CDBG-CV Funding 2nd Amendment......................................................................................... 1081-97
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Executive Summary
AP-05 Executive Summary - 24 CFR 91.200(c), 91.220(b)
1. Introduction
The City of Meridian was designated an Entitlement Community by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development(HUD) in 2007.This designation allows the City to receive funds directly from HUD's
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) Program on an annual basis.The City is currently working
under the regulatory Five-Year Consolidated Plan (Con Plan)for program years 2017-2021. The Con Plan
describes the anticipated strategies,goals,and community development needs identified during a
collaborative process that included input from community members and local entities.
This Action Plan is for the third year of the 2017-2021 Con Plan and will provide direction to the City of
Meridian CDBG Program (Program)for Program Year 2019 (PY19) which spans from October 1, 2019—
September 30, 2020.The PY19 Action Plan provides a summary of the actions, activities, and resources
that will be used during PY19 to address the goals and priority needs identified in the 2017-2021 Con
Plan.
The City of Meridian was awarded CDBG-CV funds under the CARES Act during PY19. Per directives from
HUD, all Action Plan amendments related to CDBG-CV funds will be made to the PY19 Action Plan. This
includes amendments that occur during future program years.
2. Summarize the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan
The City is focusing its activities and funding during PY19 on 1) improving accessibility, 2) enhancing
homeownership opportunities, 3) promoting fair housing,and 4) providing social services to Meridian
LMI residents.
To improve accessibility the City will coordinate with the Parks and Recreation Department to connect
the Five Mile Creek Pathway to Lakes Place, improving access and safety for pedestrians. City staff will
also coordinate with the Public Works Department to upgrade/install streetlights along walking routes
to Meridian schools.These activities will improve the public infrastructure to increase the ease of access
for all Meridian residents.
To enhance homeownership opportunities the City will provide funding to the Ada County Housing
Authority(ACHA)to supplement the down payment and closing costs associated with purchasing a
home in Meridian for first-time homebuyers.This assistance combined with financial education will
allow eligible households with a low-to moderate-income (LMI) overcome their financial barriers and
access permanent housing they can afford.
To promote fair housing the City will collaborate with the Cities of Boise, Caldwell, and Nampa to
educate the community on fair housing. This collaboration has a dual purpose,which benefits both
residents and housing providers. Residents are informed of their rights and how to recognize and report
possible discrimination. The other purpose is to be proactive by educating housing providers of their
legal obligations to provide fair housing as well as the benefits of expanding fair housing choice.
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To provide social services the City will provide funding to The Jesse Tree of Idaho and CATCH to offer
emergency assistance to Meridian residents who are at risk of homelessness or termination of utilities;
and the Boys& Girls Club to provide scholarships for children to participate in extended care
programs. These projects were selected to provide stability with wrap-around services that offer
childcare for caregivers to work and emergency housing assistance for those in need. Additionally,the
City will use funding provided by the CARES Act(CDBG-CV)to prioritize projects for services related to
homelessness prevention and stabilization,food security, behavioral health (mental health and
substance use disorders), and domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Projects funded
with CDBG-CV will provide assistance to those who have been affected by COVID-19.
3. Evaluation of past performance
Since 2007, Meridian has successfully managed over$3.5 million in resources from its annual CDBG
allocation. Over these 12 years,the City's expenditures from its CDBG allocation have focused on
supporting social service provider operations such as the Meridian Food Bank, improving community
facilities for organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and Meridian Development Corporation;
addressing accessibility barriers to places such as parks and trails, Meridian Libraries, and sidewalk
projects; preventing homelessness with emergency assistance through The Jesse Tree of Idaho; and
assisting with homeownership attainment for low-and moderate-income buyers through the Ada
County Housing Authority and NeighborWorks Boise.
The City successfully produced Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports (CAPERs)for
all previous program years.The CAPERs demonstrated that over 90 percent of the funds expended
during the previous program years were invested in activities benefiting low to moderate-income
individuals and families,which is well over the 70 percent statutory minimum requirement.Aside from
Program Year 2016, the City has met its expenditure of grant funds deadlines imposed by HUD each
year.
All of the prior program years'activities meet critical needs in Meridian.The primary challenges
encountered during the last Consolidated Plan period were timing-and contact-related.To address
these challenges,the City has implemented more stringent requirements for subrecipients, particularly
in meeting expected schedules. Over the last 18 months,the City has been effective at organizing,
streamlining,and managing its CDBG processes to provide the most benefit for each CDBG dollar
granted while complying with federal timeliness requirements.
4. Summary of Citizen Participation Process and consultation process
The citizen participation process for the PY19 Action Plan followed the process identified in the City's
Citizen Participation Plan,adopted with the 2017-2021 Con Plan. Public comments were accepted from
May 31, 2019 to July 16, 2019 with a public hearing being held on July 16, 2019.The City published legal
notices in two local newspapers(Idaho Statesman and Meridian Press Tribune—formerly the Valley
Times) and posted the draft Action Plan on the City's website on May 31, 2019. Presentations of the
draft Action Plan and included projects were provided to the public and City Council on May 7, 2019,
June 4, 2019, and July 16, 2019.The one comment that was received was reviewed, responded to, and
included as an attachment to this plan.
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To broaden public participation in the development of the plan,the City coordinated with several
organizations that work with LMI populations to gain a better understanding of the community needs
and identify projects that would be beneficial to the residents of Meridian.The feedback received
supported the goals and strategies identified in the 2017-2021 Con Plan. Invitations to apply were
provided through e-mails, phone calls, and publication announcements on the City website, Boise
City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC) distribution list, Region 4 Behavioral Health Board distribution
list, and in the local newspaper.
For the amendment,the public comment period opened on March 6, 2020 for all items other than those
related to the CARES Act. The public comment period was scheduled to close after the public hearing on
April 7, 2020. However,the public comment period was extended to April 28, 2020 so staff could
include the additional funding provided by the CARES Act,which was passed on March 27, 2020. The
updated amendment that includes CDBG-CV funding was available for public comment from April 22,
2020 to April 28, 2020. The public hearing was held at the Council meeting on April 28, 2020. The
Citizen Participation Plan was also updated to reflect the waiver provided under the CARES Act to allow
the reduction of the public comment period to five (5) days under extraordinary circumstances as well
as to allow alternative hearing formats.
The second amendment was available for public comment from February 26, 2021 to March 23, 2021
with a public hearing being held on March 23, 2021. The City's Citizen Participation Plan requires a
minimum five (5) day public comment period when there is a HUD waiver in place as there is now due to
COVID-19. The City has exceeded the five (5) day requirement by providing 25 days for the public
comment period. The City published legal notices in two local newspapers (Idaho Statesman and
Meridian Press Tribune) and posted the draft Action Plan on the City's website on February 25, 2021.
Presentations of the draft Action Plan and included protects were provided to the public and City Council
on March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021.
5. Summary of public comments
One comment was received from Councilman Borton regarding default rates during the lifetime of our
Homeownership Assistance Program. There have been no defaults.
For the amendment, one public comment was received from CATCH requesting to change the scope of
their project to homelessness prevention to better meet the needs in the current environment. Staff
supports this request. Another comment was received from Councilwoman Strader regarding the likely
need for additional services related to homelessness prevention. CDBG-CV funding prioritizes
homelessness prevention.
During the public comment period for the second amendment five (5) comments were received and are
summarized below:
• Georgia Konkoly—Commented that it was a well thought out plan.
• John Anderson—Recommended we do not accept the funding,this is part of a bigger issue
where we are becoming dependent on the government.
• Councilwoman Perreault—Discussion during first public presentation regarding our ability to
spend the funds.
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• harris1054@hotmail.com—Comments included confusion over the source of CDBG-CV funding,
concerns we have unspent funds, suggestions for incentives for people receiving vaccines, and
frustrations that mask requirements are not being enforced in Meridian.
• mommyofboys 2@aol.com—Suggested funding go toward building schools and wanted to
ensure accepting this funding would not take away constitutional rights.
Please see the Citizen Participation attachment for the full comments and responses.
6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them
N/A
7. Summary
The City of Meridian has collaborated with stakeholders throughout the community to develop the PY19
Action Plan in a manner that is consistent with the goals and strategies identified in the 2017-2021 Con
Plan,which remains relevant to the current needs of the community. The City plans to continue
improving the Program based on feedback from the community to ensure the intent of the Program
continues to be met.
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PR-05 Lead & Responsible Agencies — 91.200(b)
1. Agency/entity responsible for preparing/administering the Consolidated Plan
Describe the agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant
program and funding source.
Agency Role Name Department/Agency
CDBG Administrator MERIDIAN Planning Division, Community Development Dept.
Table 1—Responsible Agencies
Narrative (optional)
The Meridian CDBG Program is part of the City of Meridian's Community Development Department and falls under the Planning Division. The
Program works closely with Planning Division staff and Economic Development Division staff as well as other Departments in the City such as
Public Works, Finance, and Parks and Recreation.
Consolidated Plan Public Contact Information
Crystal Campbell, Community Development Program Coordinator
Community Development Department
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
208-489-0575
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1. Introduction
The City of Meridian engages stakeholders via social media, email, and the City's
website. Community stakeholders include, but are not limited to: citizens of Meridian; current and past
CDBG subrecipients; Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA); Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare (Divisions of Behavioral Health, Medicaid,and Public Health); Central District Health
Department; Meridian Downtown Business Association; Region 4 Behavioral Health Board; Our Path
Home (coordinated entry); Region 4 Crisis Center; and Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
(CoC). Agencies were identified for participation in the PY19 Meridian CDBG competitive application
based on the needs and priorities identified during the 2017-2021 Con Plan planning process.
Provide a concise summary of the jurisdiction's activities to enhance coordination between
public and assisted housing providers and private and governmental health, mental health
and service agencies (91.215(1))
The City collaborated with the Ada County Housing Authority(ACHA),which is the local public housing
authority,to assist the City in better understanding ACHA's resources and needs. While there are no
public housing units in Meridian,an estimated 10 percent of the housing authority's total voucher
supply are used within Meridian City limits.
ACHA and the City are both regularly involved with the CoC.The CoC meetings provide an opportunity to
collaborate with regional and local housing providers (public, nonprofit, and private) and health and
social service agencies (including private and non-profit mental health, emergency, and healthcare
providers).
During PY18 the City and CoC connected with the Region 4 Behavioral Health Board (BHB), a
government entity established by the State of Idaho in coordination with Idaho Health and Welfare.The
BHB advises the State Behavioral Health Authority and the State Planning Council of the needs in this
region and is facilitated by Central District Health Department (CDHD).This collaboration provides
access to a large number of agencies and citizens with expertise in mental health services, substance use
disorders, law enforcement, education, and healthcare. The CoC Program Manager and City staff
continue to be involved with the BHB to identify ways to enhance coordination between ACHA and
healthcare providers, mental health services,and other supportive service agencies.
CDHD also provides information related to housing units in which children have been identified as being
lead poisoned concerning lead-based paint hazards, but since the majority of houses in Meridian were
built after 1980 this has not been a concern.
Additionally,the City is undertaking efforts as part of its internal strategic plan to develop a
socioeconomic profile of Meridian that will identify gaps in service, likely partnerships, and needs of the
community.The City is dedicated to extending further support to organizations that helps meet the
identified needs of the community. One need that is readily apparent is the need for affordable housing
and rental support. Meridian is dedicated to increasing its affordable housing inventory to ensure
residents of all income levels can find housing in Meridian and to providing necessary supportive
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services. City staff will continue to stay engaged with the affordable housing and supportive service
community to ensure the City provides important tools and resources to affordable housing developers
and supportive service providers.
Describe coordination with the Continuum of Care and efforts to address the needs of
homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with
children,veterans, and unaccompanied youth) and persons at risk of homelessness.
The City participates in the CoC,which includes staff members from neighboring communities along
with healthcare,foster care and other youth programs, mental health providers,Ada County Sheriff,
Boise Police Department and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. CoC efforts have resulted in the
launch of Coordinated Entry.This single point of entry for homeless households reduces the duplication
gathering household information, care provided by agencies; while prioritizing housing and supportive
service needs. The involvement of foster care and other youth programs has encouraged the City to
further evaluate the non-traditional homelessness experienced by youth and their families in Meridian.
The City has also updated internal policies to include a representative from the CoC in the CDBG Scoring
Committee,which reviews applications for CDBG funding and recommends projects to be funded.This
collaboration provides an opportunity to involve the CoC in the planning process and identify projects
that will address the needs of those who are currently or at risk of homelessness.
Additionally,the City acts as a liaison between the Behavioral Health Board (BHB) and the Continuum of
Care. The BHB is facilitated by the Central District Health Department and composed of 23 stakeholders,
advocates, and professionals including the Idaho Department of Corrections for adults, Boise Police
Department,Adult Mental Health staff that are responsible for discharging participants from state run
psychiatric facilities,and Children's Mental Health staff that works with families in crisis. Involvement
with this group allows the City to understand the broader needs of the community as related to
behavioral health in general and specifically for those who are being discharged from institutional
settings such as mental health facilities and corrections programs.
Describe consultation with the Continuum(s) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in
determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards for and evaluate
outcomes of projects and activities assisted by ESG funds, and develop funding, policies and
procedures for the operation and administration of HMIS
The City of Meridian does not receive ESG funds. Allocation of ESG is discussed at the CoC meetings,
which Meridian staff attend. Meridian's lack of emergency shelters and demonstrated experience with
rapid rehousing programs puts the City at a disadvantage for ESG funds.The City continues its work with
the Executive and Data and Performance Management Committees of the CoC to provide feedback on
changes to the HMIS and data management process of the CoC.
2. Describe Agencies,groups, organizations and others who participated in the process
and describe the jurisdiction's consultations with housing, social service agencies and other
entities
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Table 2—Agencies,groups,organizations who participated
1 Agency/Group/Organization Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services—Housing
Services—Children
Services—Elderly Persons
Services—Victims of Domestic Violence
Services-homeless
Services—Health
Services—Education
Services Employment
Services—Fair Housing
Services—Victims
Health Agency
Child Welfare Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government—State
Other government—Local
Regional organization
Planning organization
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Consultation? Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Briefly describe how the The CoC was consulted as part of the 2017 Consolidated Planning efforts as well as
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What during the current action planning efforts. Members of this group represent all of
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation the agency/group/organization types listed above and assists the City in
or areas for improved coordination? understanding the needs of the community as it relates to housing, homelessness,
and fair housing.This consultation was effective in helping the City develop
funding recommendations to address homelessness, homelessness prevention,
and fair housing activities.
2 Agency/Group/Organization ACHA
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
PHA
Services- Housing
Regional organization
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Public Housing Needs
Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
HOPWA Strategy
Market Analysis
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Briefly describe how the ACHA was contacted by the City to discuss the viability of its homebuyer
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What assistance program in the midst of a difficult housing market.These discussions
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation helped the City develop funding recommendation for continuing to provide CDBG
or areas for improved coordination? dollars to ACHA for down payment assistance.This consultation also led to a
discussion about housing development and policies that may change how the City
interacts and funds these efforts in the future.
3 Agency/Group/Organization West Ada School District No.2
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services-homeless
Services-Health
Services-Education
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homeless Needs- Families with children
Consultation? Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City discussed the needs of homeless and unaccompanied youth in Meridian's
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What public education system with the West Ada School District. Conversations led to
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation the City's understanding of the number of unaccompanied youth in the school
or areas for improved coordination? system with relatively limited resources and services available to these students
and their families.The City identified gaps in services and will continue to work
with the West Ada School District to develop a plan to fill those gaps.
4 Agency/Group/Organization CATCH, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing
Services- Housing
Services-homeless
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless
Homeless Needs- Families with children
Homelessness Needs-Veterans
Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth
Homelessness Strategy
Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City meets often with CATCH to discuss the state of homelessness in Meridian.
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What CATCH currently houses the coordinated entry efforts of the County and is
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation tracking data related to Meridian's homeless population.These consultations
or areas for improved coordination? clarify the need for certain support in Meridian and helping to develop a short-
and long-term strategy to meet the needs of those experiencing homelessness in
Meridian and across the County. During the coming year the City will provide
funding to CATCH to administer a program which provides care coordination and a
fast-track process to access SSI/SSDI for those experiencing homelessness who
have a disability.
5 Agency/Group/Organization City of Meridian
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government- Local
Planning organization
Civic Leaders
Grantee Department
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
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Briefly describe how the The City regularly consults with the Mayor's Office, Department of Community
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted. What Development, Planning Division, Economic Development officials, Finance
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation Department, Public Works Department, and law enforcement officials to explore
or areas for improved coordination? and operationalize the needs of community members in Meridian. Much of the
conversation during the consultations surrounding the Action Plan deals with
housing needs,wage growth,vacancy and affordability rates of housing,
identifying households and areas that may be affected by lead-based paint
requirements, and work to address poverty in the community. Many of these
conversations are still in their preliminary stage and have not directly created
outcomes or improved coordination, but work continues to plan and strategize to
develop 1) incentives for affordable housing development; 2) partnerships to
address service gaps in Meridian; 3) a clear plan/strategy to increase workforce
housing developments;4) a new City Comprehensive Plan that better-addresses
and plans for the needs of LMI residents, including those experiencing
homelessness; and 5) a socioeconomic profile of the City.All of these will offer
insight, strategy, and structure to the City's community development efforts in the
coming years.
6 Agency/Group/Organization THE JESSE TREE OF IDAHO, INC.
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Services-homeless
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The Jesse Tree was consulted to discuss the possibility to expand their emergency
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What rental assistance program in Meridian.They provided insights and clarity into the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation need for their program due to continually rising rents across the City.This
or areas for improved coordination? consultation contributed to an expansion of CDBG funding that will be given to
this organization for homelessness prevention services.
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7 Agency/Group/Organization MERIDIAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Agency/Group/Organization Type Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government- Local
What section of the Plan was addressed by Slum and Blight Strategy
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The local urban redevelopment agency was consulted regarding the priority slum
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What and blight needs in the City's redevelopment areas and the people in these areas
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation that are affected.These consultations helped inform the priorities and decisions
or areas for improved coordination? for funding given to slum and blight projects for PY19.
8 Agency/Group/Organization UNITED WAY OF TREASURE VALLEY
Agency/Group/Organization Type Planning organization
Foundation
What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment
Consultation? Anti-poverty Strategy
Briefly describe how the The United Way was consulted in efforts to create a Socioeconomic Profile of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What Meridian in an effort to better understand the housing,transportation, health,
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation food,financial, and education needs of Meridian's residents.This partnership is
or areas for improved coordination? ongoing and will likely result in funding provided to the City by this organization to
conduct research and create plans to understand and meet these needs.
9 Agency/Group/Organization City of Boise
Agency/Group/Organization Type Other government- Local
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Market Analysis
Economic Development
Anti-poverty Strategy
Administrative
Briefly describe how the The City regularly consults with the City of Boise to ensure that funding
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What recommendations, administrative practices, and other activities are compliant
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation with federal regulations.The coordination also reflects a shared goal to ensure
or areas for improved coordination? that all activities undertaken with CDBG funds work to meet regional needs as well
as local needs.
10 Agency/Group/Organization Neighborworks Boise
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Service-Fair Housing
Major Employer
What section of the Plan was addressed by Homelessness Strategy
Consultation? Non-Homeless Special Needs
Briefly describe how the The City worked with NeighborWorks Boise to discuss the viability of a
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What homeowner rehabilitation program in Meridian. NeighborWorks was not able to
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation develop a program in time to apply for PY19 funding, but plans to work with the
or areas for improved coordination? City during PY19 to explore this opportunity.
11 Agency/Group/Organization Idaho Fair Housing Forum
Agency/Group/Organization Type Service-Fair Housing
What section of the Plan was addressed by Fair Housing
Consultation?
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Briefly describe how the The City meets with this group to consult on how to advance the fair housing work
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What of the City and region.These consultations have brought forth fair housing
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation trainings and conferences educating over 1000 people about fair housing law and
or areas for improved coordination? practice.These meetings also inform how the City will implement its strategies to
affirmatively further fair housing.
12 Agency/Group/Organization Neighbors United Collaborative
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Services-Health
Services-Education
Services-Employment
Service-Fair Housing
Services- Refugees
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Fair Housing
Briefly describe how the The City regularly consults with this group to understand how to address the
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What needs of LMI refugees in Meridian. Much of the discussion leading up to the
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation development of this Annual Action Plan has been around fair housing and
or areas for improved coordination? language access services in the community.The City is working with this and other
groups to develop resources and materials that can better educate about fair
housing best practices while providing refugees and others facing housing
discrimination support to overcome negative situations.
13 Agency/Group/Organization Idaho Apartment Association
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services- Housing
Business Leaders
What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation? Fair Housing
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Briefly describe how the The City consults, as needed, with this organization to get the private-sector
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What perspective on micro and macro issues in the world of housing and fair housing.
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation These consultations have often informed the conversations and decisions taken to
or areas for improved coordination? and made by Neighbors United, Idaho Fair Housing Forum, and the CoC's Fair
Housing Subcommittee.
14 Agency/Group/Organization Region 4 Behavioral Health Board
Agency/Group/Organization Type Services—Housing
Services—Children
Services—Elderly Persons
Services—Persons with Disabilities
Services—Victims of Domestic Violence
Services—Health
Services—Education
Services—Victims
Health Agency
Child Welfare Agency
Publicly Funded Institution/System of Care
Other government—State
Other government—Local
Regional organization
Planning organization
Business Leaders
Civic Leaders
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What section of the Plan was addressed by Non-Homeless Special Needs
Consultation?
Briefly describe how the The BHB was consulted as part of the current action planning efforts. Members of
Agency/Group/Organization was consulted.What this group represent all of the agency/group/organization types listed above and
are the anticipated outcomes of the consultation assists the City in understanding the needs of the community as it relates to
or areas for improved coordination? people with mental health and substance use disorders.This consultation was
effective in helping the City develop funding recommendations to address
economic stability for people with disabilities.
Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting
Not applicable; every agency identified was offered an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan. While no agencies were left
out,the City does not have a citizen's advisory group to consult with. Citizen's are requested to participate in public hearings and public
presentations via social media and local newspapers, but there is no formal group. To gather citizen input specific to the slum and blighted area
where CDBG funds are to be used,the City contacted residents who live in that area directly while the Redevelopment Plan was being developed
and again when the Redevelopment Plan was being approved. Residents were also informed of the potential projects in this area during the
development of the plan as well as the CDBG process of selecting projects annually. Invitations for public presentations related to the Action
Plan and Project Applications were then sent out by email and social media. During PY19 the City would like to formalize a citizen participation
group that will be actively involved in providing feedback on the direction of Meridian's CDBG program.
In PY19,the City would like to improve its coordination with housing developers, particularly those developers who specialize in the
development of workforce and affordable housing. Increased efforts were not made this year to reach out to these groups as the City is still
working to develop internal strategies and plans about how it wants to address the affordable housing needs in the community and how to
engage developers in that process.The City is also developing a new Comprehensive Plan that includes consultants doing consultations in the
coming months.The decision was made to couple the needed consultation efforts of these Community Development activities with
comprehensive planning consultation activities.
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Other local/regional/state/federal planning efforts considered when preparing the Plan
Name of Plan Lead Organization How do the goals of your Strategic Plan overlap with the goals of each plan?
The City maintains goals of improving economic outcomes of low income residents,
Idaho Housing and providing emergency rental assistance, and improving housing options and social and
Continuum of Care Finance Association,Ada supportive services for people including but not limited to people with special needs and
County, City of Boise individuals/families leaving domestic violence situations.These will contribute to the CoC
objective of Ending Chronic Homelessness by preventing Meridian residents from falling
into homelessness.
Idaho Housing and The fair housing strategies established for Meridian considered opportunities to
State of Idaho Finance Association; collaborate with the State.The City regularly involves representatives from IHFA, City of
Analysis of Idaho Department of Boise, City of Nampa, City of Caldwell,and Idaho Department of Commerce in the
Impediments Commerce planning,funding, and implementation efforts of fair housing activities in the region and
state.
Meridian Meridian Planning The City Comprehensive Plan was consulted during preparation of the Consolidated Plan
Comprehensive Plan Division to ensure goals were consistent with the needs and desires of the community. Land use
and zoning regulations were reviewed to assess barriers to housing choice.
ACHA Policies and ACHA The housing authority policies and procedures were reviewed to ensure they support
Procedures housing choice and address the greatest needs of low income residents.
Table 3—Other local/regional/federal planning efforts
Narrative (optional)
The City is working with various stakeholders throughout the region to develop a comprehensive Action Plan,which will improve collaboration
between entities,thereby reducing the duplication of efforts and using limited time and resources more effectively.
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AP-12 Participation — 91.105, 91.200(c)
1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation
Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting
In 2017,the City completed an extensive citizen participation procedure to gain public guidance and
information for the 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan.The findings of those efforts have informed the
priorities, needs, and goals entirely. During the consolidated planning process,the feedback received
from public surveys,stakeholder interviews, and other public feedback created the framework for which
all CDBG goals and action plans will be based on.The City has the goal to use the public feedback from
the Con Plan to inform funding decisions proposed in this and subsequent annual action plans.
In addition to the consolidated plan citizen participation processes,the City has undergone all federally
required citizen participation requirements for this action plan.The City encouraged participation in
developing and implementing the plan with not only low-and moderate-income persons but also with
local and regional institutions,the Continuum of Care, businesses, developers, non-profits,community
members, and faith based organizations.These include a minimum 30-day public comment period with
a formal public hearing during that comment period.The City published legal notices in two local
newspapers (Idaho Statesman and Meridian Press) and posted the PY19 Draft Action Plan on the City's
website. Staff worked with the City's Communication Department to share information regarding the
recommended projects and priorities for the upcoming year as well as the public comment period and
public hearing.The Communication Department shares information via Facebook,Twitter, Instagram,
Linkedln, Nextdoor, and a City-wide distribution list. CDBG staff also maintains a distribution list specific
to those who have shown interest in CDBG and the same information was sent to that distribution list as
well as several partner organizations distribution lists. All comments received were reviewed,
acknowledged, and included as an attachment to this plan.
The CDBG Scoring Committee was responsible for scoring, ranking, and providing funding
recommendations for all applications submitted.This Committee consisted of the following
representatives:
• Four(4) Meridian residents;
• Two (2) Finance Department staff;
• One (1) City Council member;
• One (1) CoC member;
• One (1) Community Development Department staff; and
• One (1) Mayor's Office staff.
This multi-perspective approach to project funding recommendations allows the City to incorporate the
viewpoints of a wide representation of interests throughout the community to better embody the needs
of Meridian.The largest representation was intentionally Meridian residents to encourage the public to
more actively participate in determining the path of the Program in the coming year.The CDBG Scoring
Committee reviewed and discussed the merits of all grant applications to develop the final
recommendations for funding included in this action plan.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Non-
A public hearing was held at the City
1 Public Hearing targeted/broad N/A N/A
community Council meeting on
July 16.
Public meetings were
held during City
Council meetings on
May 7 and June 4.
These meetings One comment was
included received from
presentations that Councilman Borton
outlined the regarding default
Non- applications received, rates during the
2 Public Meeting targeted/broad funding lifetime of our N/A
community recommendations, Homeownership
specific projects, Assistance
presentations by Program. There
recommended have been no
potential defaults.
subrecipients, and
discussion by Council
on the proposed
projects.
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Legal notices were N/A N/A
published in the
Idaho Statesman and
Meridian Press
Non- Tribune newspapers
3 Newspaper Ad targeted/broad on May 31 that
community described the public
presentations,
comment period, and
hearing regarding this
plan.
Notices of the public N/A N/A
comment period and
Non-
public hearing were
4 Internet Outreach targeted/broad sent out using the
community City's social media
accounts (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram,
Linkedln, Nextdoor).
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Sort Order Mode of Outreach Target of Outreach Summary of Summary of Summary of comments URL(If
response/attendance comments received not accepted applicable)
and reasons
Minorities N/A N/A
Notices of the public
Persons with comment period and
disabilities public hearing were
sent out using
Non-
multiple distribution
5 Email targeted/broad lists including that of
the Meridian CDBG
community
Program, Mayor's
Residents of Public Office, Behavioral
and Assisted Health Board, CoC
and ACHA.
Housing
Minorities N/A N/A
Flyers advertising the
Persons with public comment
disabilities period and public
hearing were
Non- distributed to
6 Flyers
targeted/broad subrecipients to
community display to customers,
potential customers,
Residents of Public and other
and Assisted stakeholders.
Housing
Table 4—Citizen Participation Outreach
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Expected Resources
AP-15 Expected Resources — 91.22O(c)(1,2)
Introduction
The City of Meridian anticipated receiving$424,162 in CDBG funds for PY19 and will leverage staff time
to complete projects implemented by the City. The majority of CDBG projects are implemented by
subrecipients and the City expects funds to be leveraged with CDBG funds to improve the outcome of
the project.
Additionally,the City has the following prior year resources totaling$69,376.01:
• ACHA (IDIS#93) $10,000— participants had difficulty locating affordable homes that
were not outbid by other homebuyers.
• Admin and Fair Housing (IDIS#94) $25,700.10—the City required less funding than
anticipated.
• Meridian Library (IDIS#99) $18,254—completed under budget.
• Crestwood/Fenway Streetlights (IDIS#100) $15,421.91—completed under budget.
Reallocated funds will go toward PY19 Fairview Ave Sidewalk Connection and technical
assistance for ACHA to enhance their homebuyer assistance program.
Meridian will receive an additional $288,106 under the CARES Act to provide assistance to
those who have been impacted by COVID-19. The City will utilize all CDBG-CV funding for public
services, prioritizing those related to homelessness prevention and stability, food security,
behavioral health, and victims of domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual assault.
Meridian will receive an additional $254,197 under the third round of CDBG funding under the
CARES Act for a total of$542,303. All CDBG-CV funds will be used for public services and to
administer the additional funding.
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Anticipated Resources
Program Source Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description
of Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount
Allocation:$ Income: Resources: $ Available
$ $ Remainder
of ConPlan
CDBG public- Acquisition The City has allocated all
federal Admin and prior year funding and
Planning expects to receive
Economic around $400,000 for
Development each of the remaining
Housing two years of the Con
Public Plan.
Improvements
Public Services 424,162 0 69,376 424,162 800,000
CDBG- Public— Other To prevent, CDBG-CV funds to be
CV federal prepare for and used to prevent, prepare
respond to the for and respond to the
Coronavirus 288,106542,303 0 0 288,196542,303 0 Coronavirus.
Table 5-Expected Resources—Priority Table
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Explain how federal funds will leverage those additional resources (private, state and local
funds), including a description of how matching requirements will be satisfied
The City of Meridian does not receive funding for HUD programs other than CDBG and there are no
additional state or federal funds available to leverage for program activities.The City does use local
funds to leverage staff time to implement all CDBG activities.
The projects identified below anticipates leveraging the following resources:
• ACHA—local and federal funds for staff time to administer the homeownership program and to
assist with ongoing mortgages for those who qualify;
• Boys&Girls Club—private funds to administer the scholarship program and provide additional
scholarships to those who are unable to access CDBG funding;
• CATCH, Inc.—private funds to administer the program;
• City of Meridian—local funds to pay staff salaries;
• The Jesse Tree of Idaho—private funds will be used to administer the program and provide
additional assistance to those who are unable to access CDBG funding.
If appropriate, describe publically owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that
may be used to address the needs identified in the plan
There are currently no publically owned lands within Meridian that have been identified to specifically
address needs of the Con Plan or the Action Plan.
Discussion
The City and its subrecipients will work to leverage funding and in-kind resources to help maximize the
usage of CDBG funding.
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Annual Goals and Objectives
AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives
Goals Summary Information
Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator
Order Year Year Area
1 Improve 2017 2021 Non- Better Accessibility in CDBG: $495,662 Public Facility or
Accessibility Homeless Meridian Infrastructure Activities
Special Improve Accessibility other than Low/Moderate
Needs in Meridian Income Housing Benefit:
5,474 Persons Assisted
2 Enhance 2017 2021 Affordable Homeownership CDBG: $40,000 Direct Financial Assistance to
Homeownership Housing Opportunities: 80- Homebuyers:4 Households
Opportunities 120 Percent of AM Assisted
Down Payment
Assistance
Opportunities
3 Administration and 2017 2021 Admin CDBG: $45,000 Other: 0 Other
Fair Housing
Activities CDBG-CV: $20,000
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Order Year Year Area
4 Provide Social 2017 2021 Non- Improvements in CDBG: $53,500 Public service activities other
Services Homeless Economic Stability than Low/Moderate Income
Special Homeownership Other—CDBG-CV: Housing Benefit: 733 Persons
Needs Opportunities: 80- $2 8 8,1016522303 Assisted
Low income 120 Percent of AM Homelessness Prevention:
services Rental Assistance and 414 Persons Assisted
Affordable Rental
Units
Improved Housing
Options and
Supportive Services
Rental Assistance
Programs and Rental
Units
Service Programs-
Low Income and
Special Needs
Table 6—Goals Summary
Goal Descriptions
1 Goal Name Improve Accessibility
Goal The City will coordinate with the Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments to improve accessibility by funding
Description pathway improvements and upgrading/installing streetlights.
2 Goal Name Enhance Homeownership Opportunities
Goal The City will provide funding to ACHA to supplement closing and down payment costs for LMI households.
Description
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3 Goal Name Administration and Fair Housing Activities
Goal The City will administer the Program, including collaboration with local entities to educate residents and landlords on fair
Description housing rights and responsibilities.
4 Goal Name Provide Social Services
Goal The City will address identified needs by providing local agencies with funding to provide childcare, homelessness
Description prevention and stability,food security, behavioral health services, and services for victims of domestic/intimate partner
violence and sexual assault....
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Projects
AP-35 Projects — 91.220(d)
Introduction
The City has allocated CDBG funds to projects that meet the priority needs and goals identified in the
2017-2021 Con Plan.
Projects
# Project Name
1 Homelessness Prevention
2 Youth Extended Care Scholarships
3 Homeownership Assistance
4 Streetlight Improvements Near Schools
5 Fairview Ave Sidewalk Connection
7 Administration
8 Fair Housing
9 CV-Public Services
10 CV-Administration
Table 7- Project Information
Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved
needs
Projects were prioritized based on the needs identified in the 2017-2021 Con Plan, needs expressed in
the PY19 CDBG competitive application process, and the experiences of the CDBG Scoring Committee.
A common obstacle for all public service projects (Projects 1, 2, and 9 in the table above) is the lack of
available funding to provide the necessary level of services.To address this, subrecipients will leverage
other funding sources and utilize screening criteria to provide services to those with the highest level of
need first.
The Homeownership Assistance (Project 3 in the table above) program's main obstacle is related to the
soaring housing market in Meridian and lack of affordable homes.There are often bidding wars for the
few affordable units that come onto the market.To address this,ACHA has developed close working
relationships with lenders to identify additional sources of assistance that will make the homebuyers
more competitive in this market.
The public facilities projects (Projects 4 and 5 in the table above) have the potential obstacle of rising
construction costs,which is related to the soaring housing market. Oftentimes it is difficult to find a
contractor to complete smaller construction projects because there is such a demand for large
construction projects right now.
No obstacles have been identified for Administration and Fair Housing (Projects 7,afl4-8, and 10 above).
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1 Project Name Homelessness Prevention and Stability
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Provide Social Services
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $40,500
Description Provides emergency payments for rent and/or utilities on behalf of
individuals or families for the purpose of stabilizing housing and
preventing homelessness.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 47 LMI households averaging 3 people per household who are at risk of
and type of families homelessness.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be offered in the community and at provider offices and
will benefit households throughout Meridian.
Planned Activities (05Q) Subsistence Payments
2 Project Name Youth Extended Care Scholarships
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Provide Social Services
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
Funding CDBG: $13,000
Description Provides funding for low-to moderate-income families to participate in
before and after school programs as well as summer programs at a free
or reduced cost.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 20 LMI households with children under age 13.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided at the Meridian Boys&Girls Club, located at
911 N. Meridian Road in Meridian.
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Planned Activities (05L) Child Care Services
3 Project Name Homeownership Assistance
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Enhance Homeownership Opportunities
Needs Addressed Homeownership Opportunities: 80-120 Percent of AMI
Down Payment Assistance Opportunities
Funding CDBG: $40,000
Description Provides safe and affordable housing and fostering self-sufficiency and
stability for people in need through down payment and/or closing cost
assistance.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 4 LMI households purchasing a home in Meridian.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided at ACHA's offices located at 1001 S. Orchard
Street in Boise and will benefit households throughout Meridian.
Planned Activities (13B) Homeownership Assistance
4 Project Name Streetlight Improvements Near Schools
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Accessibility
Needs Addressed Better Accessibility in Meridian
Improve Accessibility in Meridian
Funding CDBG: $115,662
Description Install/upgrade to LED fixtures and poles on walking routes to Meridian
schools in LMI areas to provide a safe and reliable access for children to
get to school.
Target Date 9/30/2020
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Estimate the number 166 households with an average of 4 persons per household,who
and type of families reside in the LMI area.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Neighborhoods in walking zone of Meridian Middle and Meridian High
Schools near W. Camellia Ln, NW 12th Ave., and W. State St.
Planned Activities (03K)Street Improvements
5 Project Name Fairview Ave. Sidewalk Connection
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Improve Accessibility
Needs Addressed Better Accessibility in Meridian
Improve Accessibility in Meridian
Funding CDBG: $380,000
Description Pathway connection to improve access and safety for pedestrians in an
LMI area. During PY19 the City will allocate $239,376 toward Phase 1,
which will include moving electrical infrastructure, demolition, and
installation of curb and gutter. Phase 2 will be funded during PY20 and
will include the installation of the multi-use path and accessible ramp.
Any unspent funds allocated for Phase 1 will roll into Phase 2 during
PY20.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number An estimated 875 households with an average of four people per
and type of families household who reside in the LMI area.
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Five Mile Creek Pathway on Fairview Ave to Lakes Place
Planned Activities (03K) Street Improvements
7 Project Name Administration
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration and Fair Housing Activities
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $35,000
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Description This project will have activities that relate to the administrative,
planning, and technical assistance for the CDBG program during PY19.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number N/A
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Administration office is located in Meridian City Hall at 33 E. Broadway
Ave. suite 102.
Planned Activities (21A)Administration and Planning
8 Project Name Fair Housing
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Administration and Fair Housing Activities
Needs Addressed N/A
Funding CDBG: $10,000
Description This project will carry out activities that relate to fair housing. At a
minimum, CDBG funds will be used to implement a Fair Housing
Campaign in April. Other opportunities to promote fair housing
activities will be evaluated as they arise.
Target Date 9/30/2020
Estimate the number 300 LMI households
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description The Fair Housing Campaign will be promoted via television, radio, and
social media.
Planned Activities (21D) Fair Housing Activities
9 Project Name CV-Public Services
Target Area N/A
Goals Supported Provide Social Services
Needs Addressed Improvements in Economic Stability
Improved Housing Options and Supportive Services
Service Programs- Low Income and Special Needs
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Funding CDBG-CV: $ 6522,303
Description CDBG public service projects for activities to prevent, prepare for,and
respond to Coronavirus.
Target Date 9/30/20239
Estimate the number 533 LMI households who reside in Meridian.
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Services will be provided throughout the community and at the offices
of providers.
Planned Activities Public service activities that will stabilize Meridian households
affected by Coronavirus. Priority will be given to projects for
services related to homelessness prevention and stabilization,
food security, behavioral health (mental health and substance use
disorders), and domestic/intimate partner violence and sexual
assault.
10 project Name CV-Administration
Target Area
Goals Supported Administration
Needs Addressed
Funding CDBG-CV: $10,000
Description This project will have activities that relate to the administrative,
planning, and technical assistance for the CDBG program for CV
funding.
Target Date 9 30 2023
Estimate the number
and type of families
that will benefit from
the proposed
activities
Location Description Administration office is located in Meridian Citv Hall at 33 E. Broadway
Ave. suite 102.
Planned Activities (21A)Administration and Planning
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AP-50 Geographic Distribution — 91.220(f)
Description of the geographic areas of the entitlement(including areas of low-income and
minority concentration) where assistance will be directed
The City of Meridian's basis for allocating projects is geographically delineated within its municipal
boundaries. Funding is determined by meeting national objectives, qualifying eligible activities,and
through a competitive application process. The City does not specify target areas by census tract or
block group.
There are four(4) Census Tracts that are either fully or partially within Meridian's municipal boundaries:
census tracts 0103.21; 0103.22; 0103.33; and 0103.35.The use of CDBG funding is not pre-determined
on areas of low-and moderate-income concentration or racial characteristics. Service agencies
providing CDBG funded services are primarily located in Boise; however, low-and moderate-income
clients served reside in Meridian.
Two LMI area benefit projects have been identified for PY19:
• Streetlights will be upgraded/installed in census tract 103.22
• Sidewalk connection will be completed in census tracts 103.21 and 103.33
Geographic Distribution
Target Area Percentage of Funds
Table 8-Geographic Distribution
Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically
No projects were prioritized based solely on geographic area.
Discussion
The City allocates funds to assist low-to moderate-income (LMI) Meridian residents without targeting or
prioritizing specific geographic locations.
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Affordable Housing
AP-55 Affordable Housing — 91.220(g)
Introduction
The City of Meridian dedicates funding to providing LMI Meridian residents with affordable housing.
One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported
Homeless 0
Non-Homeless 4
Special-Needs 0
Tota 1 4
Table 9-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Requirement
One Year Goals for the Number of Households Supported Through
Rental Assistance 0
The Production of New Units 0
Rehab of Existing Units 0
Acquisition of Existing Units 4
Tota 1 4
Table 10-One Year Goals for Affordable Housing by Support Type
Discussion
Funding is allocated for acquisition of existing single-family units. ACHA will utilize this funding to
subsidize mortgage principal amounts,assist with closing costs, and provide up to 50%of the required
down payment.
To ensure the Section 215 definition of affordable housing is met,ACHA requires participants to qualify
as a first-time homebuyer, purchase a home that will be their principal residence, and the homebuyer's
annual household income must be at or below 80%of Area Median Income. Additionally,ACHA offers
participants housing counseling and works with homebuyers to find housing where the cost of the
housing is reasonable and affordable to the homebuyer,so the housing does not exceed 95 percent of
the median purchase price for the area.
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AP-60 Public Housing — 91.220(h)
Introduction
The City of Meridian is served by the Ada County Housing Authority(ACHA),who administers the
Homeownership Voucher Program, Housing Choice Voucher, Mainstream Voucher, as well as managing
the Family Self Sufficiency Program.
Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing
As part of the City's overall Comprehensive Plan, Meridian has identified a goal of offering a diversity of
housing types for all economic levels throughout the City.To accomplish this goal, Meridian encourages
quality housing projects for all economic levels throughout the city.The City supports a variety of
residential categories (low-, medium-, medium-high and high-density single family, multi-family,
townhouses, duplexes, apartments,condominiums,etc.)for the purpose of providing the City with a
range of opportunities to provide housing affordability to all.
In spite of these efforts,ACHA has identified a lack of affordable units as a barrier to eligible renters and
potential homeowners. Meridian is one of the towns within the greater Boise Metropolitan Area, locally
known as the Treasure Valley,which ACHA serves.The Treasure Valley as a whole struggles with
accessibility to affordable housing and necessary public services. ACHA estimates that 30%of
households receiving Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) are unable to identify a housing unit within 120
days, requiring them to relinquish the voucher and return to the waiting list.
The City will continue to collaborate with ACHA,the CoC, and other partners during PY19 to move
forward with the steps identified in the "Housing Affordability in Meridian"whitepaper.The whitepaper
is currently being developed and is anticipated to be presented to Council in Fall 2019, with specific
action steps identified at that time. Likely actions will include exploring Idaho's Housing Trust Fund and
funding opportunities with Idaho Housing and Finance Association;working with ACHA to evaluate
various strategies of administering their homeownership programs; and working with potential partners
to administer a homeowner rehabilitation program.
Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and
participate in homeownership
ACHA encourages public housing residents to participate in homeownership by:
• Referring families interested in homeownership to first-time homebuyer workshops covering
the following topics: benefits of and preparation for homeownership,credit analysis, FICO
scoring methodology, mortgage types and requirements, private mortgage insurance, loan-to-
value ratio, down payment assistance programs, escrow and title process, property taxes, home
maintenance, and homeowner responsibilities.
• Providing one-on-one meetings with a Homeownership Coordinator to determine short-and
long-term goals in obtaining homeownership and to make a plan to reduce any barriers that
need to be addressed.
• Collaborating with nonprofit partner agencies, lenders,and realtors in the delivery of counseling
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services for low-to moderate-income first-time homebuyers in the FSS/HCV programs.
• Expanding partnerships with community organizations, lending institutions, and real estate
professionals.
• Actively marketing the Homeownership Assistance program to existing voucher holders through
quarterly newsletters and attending the annual recertification meetings for voucher holders to
explain the programs.
If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be
provided or other assistance
ACHA is not a troubled PHA.
Discussion
The City is committed to helping LMI households access necessary services and homeownership as
desired through a variety of methods.
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AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities — 91.220(i)
Introduction
The City coordinates with the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC) and the Region 4
Behavioral Health Board (BHB)to identify the strategies to address needs of those who are at risk of or
currently experiencing homelessness.
Describe the jurisdictions one-year goals and actions for reducing and ending homelessness
including
Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their
individual needs
The City of Meridian has been an active member of the CoC for the last four years to better understand
and coordinate the needs that Meridian residents who are currently or at risk of experiencing
homelessness face and how to better serve them. In addition,City representatives are frequently
involved in public discussions, presentations,and meetings with citizens, other governmental officials,
and local service providers including West Ada School District,Jesse Tree, and CATCH to provide
support, understanding, and outreach to those who are experiencing homelessness in Meridian.
In previous years,the City worked with the CoC to add data points to the CoC's Homeless Management
Information System (HMIS)to enable the City to determine how many Meridian residents are
experiencing homelessness and the reasons for their housing crisis.This data and information will be
evaluated during PY19 to better inform strategies and partnerships for the City to implement.The City is
committed to serving the individual needs of Meridian's homeless population as identified by the CoC
and local organizations.
The City has also worked with the CoC to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count,which helps
determine the number of people who are experiencing homelessness on a given day. This information
allows the City to understand the level of homelessness in Meridian and to develop a program that
better serves those in need. The City will continue to assist with this process in upcoming years.
The City intends to continue to use its partners to identify, understand, and support those experiencing
homelessness (especially persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness) or at risk of homelessness
with special needs in Meridian.
Addressing the emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless persons
While there are emergency shelter and transitional housing facilities located in other nearby cities in the
Treasure Valley, none of these facilities are located within City of Meridian. The City has prioritized
funding homelessness prevention to mitigate the need for these services, but also works closely with the
CoC and Coordinated Entry to assist Meridian residents who are in need of emergency shelter or
transitional housing. The City encourages agencies who provide these services to apply for CDBG
funding, but there were no applications during PY19 for projects directly related to emergency shelters
or transitional housing projects. However, all services to be funded are available to those who qualify.
Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families
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with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) make the transition to
permanent housing and independent living, including shortening the period of time that
individuals and families experience homelessness,facilitating access for homeless individuals
and families to affordable housing units, and preventing individuals and families who were
recently homeless from becoming homeless again
The City will provide funding to ACHA to assist with down payment and closing cost assistance to low-to
moderate-income residents of Meridian. In addition, Meridian's work with Jesse Tree and CATCH has
helped provide rental and case management services aimed at preventing and resolving needs for those
currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in Meridian.
The partnerships that the City has with local committees,organizations, and networks in evaluating,
understanding, and addressing the many needs of Meridian residents experiencing homelessness
include Meridian Police Department,Ada County Sheriff's Office, City of Boise, City of Nampa,City of
Caldwell,Women's and Children's Alliance,Jesse Tree, Boys&Girls Clubs of Ada County,West Ada
School District, CATCH,Ada County Housing Authority, Local HUD office, CoC, Meridian Food Bank,
United Way, NeighborWorks Boise, IHFA,Terry Riley, EI-Ada Community Action, Our Path Home, and
many others.These partnerships are extensive and ongoing in order to help address and prevent
homelessness in Meridian.
These efforts, particularly coordination and participation with CATCH and the CoC,are designed to assist
local service providers in helping persons experiencing homelessness make the transition to permanent
housing and independent living while shortening the time individuals and families experience
homelessness.
In addition,the City's relationships with ACHA, CATCH,and Jesse Tree are aimed to develop activities
through the Program that facilitate access for individuals and families experiencing homelessness to
affordable housing units while also preventing individuals and families from becoming homeless.
Helping low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely
low-income individuals and families and those who are: being discharged from publicly
funded institutions and systems of care (such as health care facilities, mental health facilities,
foster care and other youth facilities, and corrections programs and institutions); or, receiving
assistance from public or private agencies that address housing, health, social services,
employment, education, or youth needs.
The City is actively involved in the CoC,which is comprised of representation from ACHA, Health and
Welfare, mental health service providers and other service agencies.The Ada County Sheriff, Boise
Police Department and Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections are also part of the CoC.The CoC
coordinates, collects data, reviews data,and prioritizes strategies based on data and input from
providers.The priority over the last two years has been Coordinated Entry and Permanent Supportive
Housing. Coordinated Entry is housed with Our Path Home and is available to all communities within
Ada County. Case conferencing is coordinated between health, mental health,and service providers for
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vulnerable households.
The City is also involved in the Behavioral Health Board (BHB),which focuses on mental health and
substance use disorders.The BHB is a government entity established by the Idaho legislature in 2014 to
advise Idaho's behavioral health authority, identify gaps,and promote improvements to the delivery of
integrated services for behavioral health in Idaho. The Board promotes and supports prevention,
intervention, recovery and resiliency for individuals and families in need. It is composed of 23
stakeholders, advocates, and professionals across the continuum of care. Involvement with this group
allows the City to understand the broader needs of the community as related to behavioral health in
general and specifically for those who are being discharged from institutional settings such as mental
health facilities and corrections programs.
During PY19 the City will also provide funding to Jesse Tree to keep families, individuals, and children
who are at risk of eviction stably housed. Meridian partners with other organizations such as CATCH to
assess needs and provide services for those at risk of becoming homeless.
Discussion
Much of the work funded through the Program is directed at housing stability for Meridian's LMI
residents. In addition to the services previously mentioned,the City is focusing on public transportation
for seniors,ADA compliance improvements to public facilities, and public facility improvements such as
sidewalk and streetlight improvements in LMI areas are focused, outside of those already noted, to
meet the needs of persons who are and who are not homeless in the community.
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AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing — 91.220(j)
Introduction:
Section V of the Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Assessment, a supplement to the City's 2017-2021
Consolidated Plan which can be found in the Grantee Unique Appendices,analyzes public and private
barriers to housing choice in Meridian. Stakeholders were also interviewed about housing barriers.
Barriers associated with tax policies, land use controls and zoning, building codes,fees and charges,
growth limits, and policies affecting the return on residential investment were not identified as barriers.
On the contrary,the review found a favorable environment for development and a migration toward
more diverse housing types.
As such,the actions summarized below do NOT address the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing(policies, procedures, processes). Instead,they focus on actions that
address other types of identified barriers.
Actions it planned to remove or ameliorate the negative effects of public policies that serve
as barriers to affordable housing such as land use controls,tax policies affecting land, zoning
ordinances, building codes, fees and charges,growth limitations, and policies affecting the
return on residential investment
The City has expressed a commitment to creating more diverse housing types through its
redevelopment plan for downtown.The Destination Downtown plan states that creating diverse
housing opportunities for different housing needs and life-cycles in downtown Meridian is important to
support new businesses and activity.A healthy housing mix will also help to draw people downtown and
ensure 24-7 activity. Housing created or redeveloped as part of the downtown plan is expected to
include apartments,townhomes, condominiums,duplexes, and single-family homes.The City helped
facilitate the recent RFP for a large portion of the publicly-owned properties in downtown Meridian with
a priority given to proposals that focused on developing mixed use and high-density housing. The
project that was awarded, Downtown Lofts,will bring several affordable units to downtown Meridian
including six(6)that will be dedicated to CATCH participants. This project is expected to be completed
in early 2021.
In 2017,to evaluate potential fair housing concerns within the City's zoning code, the City had BBC
Consulting utilize a "Review of Public Policies and Practices (Zoning and Planning Codes)"form recently
circulated by the Los Angeles fair housing office of HUD.The research did not reveal any negative effects
of public policies that serve as barriers to affordable housing. This includes land use controls,tax policies
affecting land,zoning ordinances, building codes,fees and charges,growth limitations, and policies
affecting returns on residential investment.
In addition, over the next few program years,the City intends to undergo a review of potential policy
and code changes that will incentivize the future development of multi-family and affordable housing
units in Meridian.
Discussion:
Please see the Grantee Unique Appendices attached to the City's 2017-2021 Consolidated Plan for
details (Section V, pages 9 through 11).
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AP-85 Other Actions — 91.220(k)
Introduction:
This section discusses the Other Actions the City will take to address the needs of low-income residents.
Actions planned to address obstacles to meeting underserved needs
The City will continue to engage in conversations with neighboring communities and service providers to
identify and address underserved needs, maintain affordable housing,and reduce the number of
families living in poverty.
During PY19,the City has allocated funding to assist qualifying individuals with accessing SSI/SSDI
benefits, housing stability for those at risk of homelessness,and extended care programs that offer
youth a positive place to go. Additionally,the City is in the process of hiring a new Economic
Development Administrator and has set the expectation that the Economic Development program will
work closely with the CDBG program in an effort to better align the needs of our residents.
The City will increase relationships with private providers, developers, and social services providers to
reduce the obstacles for Meridian residents to achieve decent housing, a suitable living environment,
and expanded economic opportunities.
Actions planned to foster and maintain affordable housing
The City intends to partner with local service providers that will assist in fostering and maintaining
affordable housing. Projects funded during PY19 will provide: emergency assistance to families who are
at risk of eviction and homelessness; scholarships for children to participated in extended care programs
so their caregivers can work; and down payment assistance to help renter households become
homeowners.Additionally,the City will be working with service providers that focus on providing
stability to those with mental health and/or substance use disorders to allow them to gain or maintain
affordable housing with access to care coordination and assistance for individuals applying for SSI/SSDI
who are experiencing homelessness, have a behavioral health issue, and a disability.
The City will also explore additional partnerships—including partnerships with mission-driven and
private developers—to bring more workforce housing into downtown and underutilized land parcels.
The City is also in the process of hiring a new Economic Development Administrator that will collaborate
with the CDBG Program in an effort to develop workforce housing and opportunities for residents to
increase their income in an effort to foster and maintain affordable housing.
Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards
Over the course of the upcoming program year,the City will provide information regarding lead-based
paint hazards to educate the public and continue to gauge the prevalence of lead paint contamination
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
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City's website, and at other locations throughout the community as needed.
Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families
The City will fund projects to assist poverty-level individuals and families access services that provide a
support system and allow them to focus on the steps they need to take to improve their living situation.
Projects include programs that provide emergency assistance to families who are at risk of
homelessness, housing cost assistance for residents unable to cover the full costs of home purchases,
and a fast-track process to access SSI/SSDI.The City's local strategic plan also plans to address poverty-
based issues through the expansion of needed public services as well as the ever-strong focus of
Meridian on economic development and the expansion of quality employment opportunities for the
jurisdiction's LMI population.
As part of its Strategic Plan,the City is working on an in-depth socioeconomic profile of the City to help
identify the needs of community members as it pertains to housing,finances,food, education,
healthcare, and transportation. Completing this research will allow the City to better understand the
factors that are contributing to residents who are facing poverty in Meridian, as well as help define
solutions that could help mitigate those factors.The City's hope is that this research will provide long-
term insights and strategies to reduce the number of poverty-level families in Meridian.
Actions planned to develop institutional structure
The City recently made the CDBG Administrator position a full-time position and changed the position
title to Community Development Program Coordinator. This position is now funded out of the City's
general fund.This institutional change is designed to provide more time to effectively manage the CDBG
program and provide flexibility for the position to expand efforts into economic and other areas that can
help meet the community development needs of the City. Staff will continue to work to attain relevant
and appropriate professional development trainings during the program year to learn and address
current and future institutional problems. Discussions will continue about the expansion and
opportunities to add new program staff to assist in this community development work.
The City has been involved in the institutional restructuring of the CoC as well as the implementation of
new HMIS and Coordinated Entry standards for service providers in the County.These activities have
dramatically altered the institutional framework of housing and other service providers in the region and
has improved the efficiency and transparency of the coordinated work being done to address these
needs.The City hopes to identify new institutional structures that can be developed, reformed or
changed to better support the needs of those most at risk in the region (e.g.transitional and emergency
housing networks).
Actions planned to enhance coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies
City staff will be working with the CoC to identify ways to enhance coordination between public and
private housing and social service agencies. As in many communities,there is not enough funding to
provide the level of services we'd like so the CoC plans to identify a way of coordinating services that are
available and reducing duplication of services for a more effective use of funding. Multiple methods will
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be explored including phone apps and enhancing services that are already available.
The City's partnership and funding relationship with local housing service organizations including
NeighborWorks Boise,Jesse Tree, and Ada County Housing Authority will continue to expand in this
program year. In addition,coordination with other organizations like CATCH, Boise Rescue Mission,
Interfaith Sanctuary,Terry Riley, EI-Ada Community Action,Jannus, Idaho Office for Refugees,Agency
for New Americans,Women's and Children's Alliance, and all members associated with the local CoC
(including private housing developers) will continue to be built upon to improve networks, coordination,
and problem solving in the jurisdiction. Meridian's participation in the local CoC, housing and
homelessness roundtables, and other regional coordination efforts outlines the City's continued action
plan for enhancing the networking and coordination between public and private housing and social
service agencies.
Discussion:
The City intends to fund multiple projects that will improve access to affordable housing and suitable
living environments for Meridian residents. Staff will be working with subrecipients to identify barriers
within their programs and find ways to address them to provide more effective services. Staff will also
identify ways to improve and expand Meridian's CDBG Program for future years.
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Program Specific Requirements
AP-90 Program Specific Requirements — 91.220(l)(1,2,4)
Introduction:
Below is a description of the program requirements for Meridian's CDBG program and its commitment
to meet those requirements.
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
Reference 24 CFR 91.220(1)(1)
Projects planned with all CDBG funds expected to be available during the year are identified in the
Projects Table.The following identifies program income that is available for use that is included in
projects to be carried out.
1.The total amount of program income that will have been received before the start of the next
program year and that has not yet been reprogrammed 0
2.The amount of proceeds from section 108 loan guarantees that will be used during the year to
address the priority needs and specific objectives identified in the grantee's strategic plan. 0
3.The amount of surplus funds from urban renewal settlements 0
4.The amount of any grant funds returned to the line of credit for which the planned use has not
been included in a prior statement or plan 0
5.The amount of income from float-funded activities 0
Total Program Income: 0
Other CDBG Requirements
1.The amount of urgent need activities 0
2.The estimated percentage of CDBG funds that will be used for activities that
benefit persons of low and moderate income. Overall Benefit-A consecutive
period of one,two or three years may be used to determine that a minimum
overall benefit of 70%of CDBG funds is used to benefit persons of low and
moderate income. Specify the years covered that include this Annual Action Plan. 100%
This City's certification period includes program years 2018, 2019, and 2020. Outside of admin and fair
housing,the City will allocate all funding for PY19 to LMI projects. The City commits to meet the 70%
LMI benefit requirement of the federal CDBG program over the span of that three-year certification
period.
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Citizen Participation Comments
PY19 Action Plan
Date Method of Contributor Comment City Response
Submission
6/5/19 Email Councilman Do you have a data that shows the Based on the population we serve with this program, I assume most of
Borton default rate of those who receive our loans are FHA loans,so my best guess at a comparison comes from
assistance, as compared to the CoreLogic,which reports that nationally FHA loans had a 3.7%serious
common mortgage market? delinquency rate in September 2018,which is the lowest it's been in 11
Something that shows perhaps a years.
greater success rate I hope,which
may be due to a thorough vetting According to the two agencies who have administered the
process for those who applied for the Homeownership Assistance Program for the City,there have been zero
assistance. defaults since the beginning of this Program. This non-existent default
rate reflects on ACHA and NeighborWorks Boise,who have done a
phenomenal job of screening and educating potential participants. ACHA
and NeighborWorks efforts not only set these households up for success,
but also show the agencies abilities to be good stewards of public funds
for the City of Meridian.
PY19 Action Plan Amendment
Date Method of Contributor Comment City Response
Submission
3/26/20 Email and Stephanie Day CATCH would like to change the focus of The City supports this effort and will include it in the amendment.
Phone Call their program to better assist with the
current needs. Instead of providing
SOAR Care Coordination they would like
to provide Homelessness Prevention.
4/7/20 Email Councilwoman Given the deep recession that seems The City will be receiving an additional $288,106 under the CARES Act. The
Strader very likely to result from COVID-19 can priorities of this funding include homelessness prevention in the form of
the community development program mortgage,rent,and utility assistance. Staff is working with multiple
make a recommendation on more providers to apply for this funding.
robust plans for preventing
homelessness? I'd like to hear about the
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scope of what we are facing,and how
the city can try to help. The block grant
for Jesse Tree seems like a good step,
but I think the need will be pretty
substantial.
4/28/20 Email and Councilwoman 1-Project#1 and#6-The description 1- Project#1 Homelessness Prevention will be administered by Jesse Tree
Public Perreault says they will be offered in the and CATCH. The application for Project#6 Public Services Related to COVID-
Hearing community and at provider offices?Do 19 is currently open. Council will have an opportunity to approve the actual
you we know who will be administering projects once they are selected. For the CARES Act funding,since it is new
these funds? With an amendment as funding and Council hasn't already seen the projects, I will provide a memo
significant as this,do we need to open detailing the projects that are selected and leave it up to Council if they
up another application period? Sorry for would like a full presentation of the projects. Council will also have the
all the questions,just wanting to make opportunity to review the exact dollar amount and specific subrecipient
sure I understand how it all works. when they review and approve the subrecipient agreements and
amendments.
2-Project#5-This seems like a
significant amount of funds to use 2-This program has historically completed projects in LMI areas that are
towards City improvements,even if it not a priority for the city, and therefore do not have any funds allocated to
does qualify as an LMI area. Do we need them. Additionally,there were no other projects applied for during PY19
to make some kind of justification for that would qualify. Even for the PY20 application that is currently open,we
this large of an allotment to a city have two housing projects that requested less than what we planned to
improvement(vs.the funds being used
for housing,for example). I'm afraid it allocate toward housing and the only public facility and improvement
might give a bad impression that the projects are streetlights projects that the Public Works Dept. applied for.
City is using CDBG to fund some of its
projects, if that makes sense. 3-There are 4 priorities, but I'm not sure how many actual projects there
will be. Once the application closes on Friday and we complete the scoring
3-Also,of the 4 projects now receiving in the next couple of weeks we will know exactly which projects will move
additional funds, how are the CARES forward.
funds being distributed specifically?
4-This will be to provide TA to ACHA. If you are looking for the description
4-What is the additional $10,000 going in the document it is under AP-15 Expected Resources.
to CDBG administration being used for?
4/28/20 Public Councilman Would the Park and Recreation This program would be a good fit for Meridian's CDBG Program. Staff will
Hearing Cavener Department's Care Enough to Share reach out to Parks and Rec.
program be eligible to apply for funding
in future years?
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PY19 Action Plan Amendment- CDBG-CV
No comments received.
PY19 Action Plan - CDBG-CV 2nd-Amendment- rr,�C
Date Method of Contributor Comment City Response
Submission
3 9 21 Email Georgia Konkoly Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
Commented that it was a well City appreciated feedback.
thought out plan.
3 9 21 Email John Anderson Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
Recommended we do not accept Clarified the type of projects
the funding,this is part of a that are currently funded.
bigger issue where we are
becoming dependent on the
government.
3 16 21 Public Councilwoman 1—Have there been any changes 1—There have been no
Hearing Perreault to what the funds can be spent changes.
on?
2—We will be using admin
2—It was a challenge identifying funds for additional outreach
subrecipients previously. Will to identify current gaps and will
we have the applicants to use contact those service providers
these funds? directly. These funds will also
be available over the next
3—Are we able to use admin several years to deal with the
funds for outreach efforts? fallout of COVID-19.
3—Outreach is an eligible
activity and is the main reason
for including admin in the
amendment.
3 22 21 Email harris1054 Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
@hotmail.com Comments included confusion Clarified funding source and
over the source of CDBG-CV previously funded projects.
funding, concerns we have
unspent funds,suggestions for
incentives for people receiving
vaccines,and frustrations that
mask requirements are not
being enforced in Meridian.
3 22 21 Email mommyofboys 2 Summary(full email below): Summary(full email below):
@aol.com Suggested funding go toward Provided clarification on
building schools and wanted to purpose of funds and directed
ensure accepting this funding to West Ada School District's
would not take away Facility Plan webpage.
constitutional rights.
No eemmeRtr, r d
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 2:36 PM
To: Georgia Konkoly
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Categories: Action Plan
Thank you Georgia!
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
-----Original Message-----
From: Georgia Konkoly<gjkonkoly@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 11:38 AM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender- Please use caution with links or attachments.
Looks like a well thought out plan!
Sent from my iPhone
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2021 12:28 PM
To: 'John Anderson'
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Thank you Mr.Anderson for sharing your perspective.
Have a great weekend.
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From:John Anderson <jandidaho@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, March 9, 2021 4:22 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Re: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Crystal,
Thank you for your reply and explanation. I read your documents and I fully understand how you intend to
use the money we received from the Federal government. However, to be clear, my comments were less
about helping this or that constituency who suffers from this or that problem. My comments are directed at
whose responsibility it is to help these people. Is it the government, or is it we, the people and our private
entities?
Our disconnect today, which has been put on auto-drive and warp speed by this manufactured COVID crisis is
accelerating our dependence on government programs or funds for virtually everything. A crisis will come and
it will go, but a government program remains, primarily because politicians cannot step away from feeding at
the federal trough. This current crisis is just that.
This all creates a culture of dependency for our people and for our state and local governments. Uncle Sam is
like a loan shark. They are ready with free cash to the states, but at a very high cost, not the least of which is
our dependency on their money. Once addicted, Idaho and Meridian, by example, become addicts who
cannot live without that money. Politicians like that money because it makes their job easier. They don't have
to make tough decisions about what we, as a state or municipality can afford. They are not problem-
solvers. They just ask "Big Daddy" for more.
The real cost of this is two-fold, and I use COVID as my case study.
1. Loss of our state, 10th Amendment sovereignty
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COVID was used as an excuse to shut the country down. Our governors went along with it. That triggered a
massive spending of our grandchildren's money to prop up businesses we closed unnecessarily. That also
elevated bureaucrats, incompetent ones at that, to chase everyone into their homes and create a sense of
fear that had no relation to reality. Once again, our governors went along with it. The end result was that
governors, who cannot make law, created law from whole cloth and once again, local government enforced
laws that were totally unconstitutional and trampled on our state sovereignty and the civil rights of our
citizens.
Instead of us pushing back, refusing all the cookies the federal government offered up, we gorged on it. That
dependency has now complicated the legislature's ability to limit Governor Little's illegal power to play God
with all of us. What is their obstacle? Federal money we might lose if they do that. Where is the moral
courage to do what best serves our state sovereignty and our citizens. It doesn't exist in our politicians, who
view everything through a re-election lens. There is no other calculus, in my view, having worked with our
legislators before.
2. Loss of our God-given rights to make our own decisions and to be left alone by our government.
The state is no longer the ally of the U.S. or Idaho Constitution. They are the "wholly-owned subsidiary of a
bloated, all powerful and centrally planned federal government." Our citizens are increasingly dependent on
free money to solve problems that need to be solved by us, by churches, by non-profits and state and local
governments, as is the dictate of our Constitution. If we don't take some step to regain Idaho's ability to say
"NO" to the federal government, even if they withhold funds from us, we are no longer sovereign, nor are we
free.
I'm not confident that anyone will actually consider, in a thoughtful way, what I've said here, but alas, I have
tried to show where our concern comes from. I am an American, born free and who sincerely desires to stay
free. My political ideology is simple. I am of the party who believes our Founders had it right, and who is
convinced that the further we stray from their design, the less free, safe and prosperous we will become.
Two common sayings we should eliminate from our vocabulary. One, "There ought to be a law against
that". Two, "The government needs to do more". Self-reliance and industry are qualities we should promote,
not deter.
Thanks Crystal. I appreciated your response.
God Bless,
John Anderson
6andidaho@gmail.com
208-869-1300
On Tue, Mar 9, 2021 at 2:48 PM Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>wrote:
Thank you for your feedback, I include your comments in the final plan and make sure Council is aware of your views.
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ttem#22. nds are currently being used to provide rent and mortgage assistance. This amendment is to add additional
funding so we can continue to assist our residents with services like this. If you would like additional information
please let me know.
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From:jandidaho<iandidaho@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 8:37 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Money that wasn't solicited by Meridian will either be wasted on pet projects or squandered in other ways. We have
had it with insane COVID "cookies" from the federal government. Send the money back. End all mention of COVID.
Public health is complicit in this virus crushing businesses,jobs and community wellness.Take them off of your website,
end this charade.Tell public school teachers to get back to work and fully open schools or lose their jobs. We are sick of
all of this. Federal money, incompetent bureaucrats and weak politicians have cost we citizens far more that this virus
has and the numbers don't lie.
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God Bless
John
Proverbs 3:5-6
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2021 12:29 PM
To: Flip Flop
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Categories: Action Plan
Good morning and thank you for reaching out. My goal is to involve the community in making decisions about the CDBG
program so your comments are much appreciated.
I wanted to clarify a couple of things. Meridian's CDBG Program goes through a planning process every five years to
make sure the goals of the program are relevant to the current needs of our community. We then create Action Plans
for each of the Program Years (PY)to let the community know how we will be addressing the previously identified goals
in the upcoming year. We submit the annual Action Plan to HUD and this acts as our application for funding. To
accept/receive any funds we must submit the Action Plan to HUD, or in this case, amend our previous Action Plan to
include the funds in our overall plan for the year. When the CARES Act funds were allocated to our program we were in
the middle of PY19, so I had to amend the PY19 plan. In an effort to reduce confusion, HUD has given the direction that
all CARES Act funds will live within the PY19 plan and any amendments that are made related to the CARES Act funds will
require an amendment to the PY19 Action Plan.
During the first round of funding Meridian received under the CARES Act we allocated the following:
• Jesse Tree Rental Assistance $31,250
• NeighborWorks Boise Mortgage Assistance $163,333
• Terry Reilly Allumbaugh House Case Management$16,366
This left$77,157 of the original funds unallocated so we could use it for another project if there was a need identified or
one of the previously funded projects showed a need for additional funds. I'm sure you saw in my update that we were
surprised these funds were not used more quickly.
We intend to use this second round of funding to identify gaps that are not being met so we can more effectively get
these funds into the community in a way that will help prepare, prevent, and respond to COVID-19.
The City does not have the capacity to provide the services directly, so we work with community providers to enhance
the work they are already doing and serve additional community members with CDBG funding. We are currently
working with an organization in the hope that they will be able to use our funds to stand up a mobile vaccine clinic that
will provide the vaccine to low to moderate income Meridian residents. I think you have a great idea to offer incentives
to people to get the vaccine and I will be sure to pass your ideas along.
I do understand where your frustration is coming from and I want to thank you for doing everything you can to reduce
the infection rates. These are scary times with so many unknowns when you are doing everything you can and it still
doesn't always seem like it is enough. I know you are making a personal sacrifice every day and at times it's difficult to
not be frustrated when you see people not making the same sacrifices as you. We will continue to work toward a
healthier community and always appreciate your involvement.
Best,
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Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns:She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From: Flip Flop<harris1054@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 3:18 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Sir. (I write this biting my check quite deeply)
If this is the, why aren'tyou calling it the "Rescue Plan Act"? Only two plans were passed under the
the "Cares Act" and they were both in 2020.
Just wondering: "Meridian will receive an additional$254,197 under the third round of CDBG funding under
the CARESAct for a total of$542,303.All CDBG-CV funds will be used for public services and to administer
the additional funding"(p33)
Idaho is not a trailblazer in any logistics you set us up against,yet we still have money from the funding for
us all to stick our two cents in! Why don'tyou have a mobile vaccination center at every public event(ie)
Meridian speedway event. Free admission with 1st or 2nd shot or vaccine card. Free admission to Hawk's
game with your vaccine card or sit down and getyour shot. We've got a lot of a lot of hesitancy in Idaho, and
it's not the black and brown type. It's the red hat type. I've been in quarantine for 12 months. 1 now have
both shots, butguess what's rising in Idaho? Cases!New Variants!Rare Variants! Whatgood does it do me
if Masks are not required, I still wear mine, and I if I get the Brazilian variant(which is here), and CDC is not
so sure I can't be infected by this strain even though I've been vaccinated and mask up!!!!!! Should I isolate
again until all the red hatters are inoculated? (my dear old friend is a red hatter)
Gee, you still have your MONEY left, that you didn't want to spend in the first place.
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Crystal Campbell
From: Crystal Campbell
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2021 11:30 AM
To: mommyofboys_2
Subject: RE: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Categories: Action Plan
Good morning,
Thank you for your comments. With the growth in South Meridian I can definitely see how this would be a concern for
you. West Ada School District is the entity that builds schools and is likely looking into the needs of the community as
we speak. Here is a link to the West Ada School District's Facility Plan webpage that includes capacity at each of the
schools. I'm sure they would appreciate your input.
CDBG funds are directed toward low to moderate income (LMI) households. We do not receive enough funds to do
major projects like building schools, but if we did we would only be able to do it in an area that would benefit an LMI
Area and that area of Meridian does not qualify. Additionally,the specific funds addressed in this amendment are being
allocated under the CARES Act so they must be used to prepare, prevent, or respond to COVID-19.
I have noted your concern for not taking away any of our constitutional rights. Thank you again for taking the time to
comment on our plan,your involvement helps to ensure we can use these funds in a way that will benefit the whole
community.
Best,
Crystal Campbell I Community Development Program Coordinator
(Pronouns: She/Her)
Why pronouns matter
City of Meridian I Community Development
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: (208)489-0575 1 Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
From: mommyofboys_2 <mommyofboys_2@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2021 1:26 PM
To: Crystal Campbell <ccampbell@meridiancity.org>
Subject: PY19 Action Plan Amendment Comment
External Sender-Please use caution with links or attachments.
Will and of the federal money be going to building schools. For example south Meridian near hillsdale
elementary area is need of junior high.
Also I hope nothing is being voted that takes away any of our amendment rights.
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Grantee Unique Appendices
Consolidated Plan and Fair Housing Assessment
SECTION! V.
Public and Private Actions
This section examines puhlir and prisrate decisions thataffea hgysing chnipg--It heglnswith an
exarninatian of the land use regulations and the policies and practices oFthe eniseQtyf Ada
County Housing Authority(RCACHA),the largest provider or publicly supported housing in the
region-It alsn analym-9 mortgage Ivan decisions of the private sertar-Other privahesectnr
actlgloq are exmnined in the feirhousing legat cages discucLsed iTi fkwtion VI-
Public Horsing Authority
The policies and procedures oFthe Boise City{Ada County Housing Authority JECACHA]were
reviewed as part of the Fair housing a nalysis,using the discossinn topics rerpmmended by HIED
in the AFH temrtlate.The following discussion of RCACHA Pnticim and pmcedures is based on in-
4epth interviews with management
rnterwiews with RCACHA starEahnutpolides and practices revealed there way he same Fair
housingconcernx in regaNs M mess to-erYices and hou03jg For persons wjth disahilltles.
rn SUM,the BCACHA suhsrrihes to the Following procedures-
M Fqual weight preFerenees for elderly,disabled and Families with minnrchildren.People who
are timing nut oFtransitianaI housing go to the tip oFthe list,while out-al`-state requests are
last-
4 Buy,rehab and sel I affordable hamLs through EMACHA's$500,0013 self funded
pavigraak The grant fr►ruws on down payment and clo5jng cost assistance.
■ Comply with HUD's Apri 1 2{]15 guidance on crim inal history by evatuating violent,
drug€ rIvi€tiow individually and conducting three year look hack[RCACHA was
al ready in compliance before the reeen#change in crimenal historypollcy)-
RCACHA€Etrrently assists 1,8013 very-bow income households with Section 8 rental assistance in
Ads County-At the time this report was prepared,RCACHA was not accepting any additional
applicatiort_s F+ir the Section R Housing Chnice VoucheftHM nmgTam-The waitlist Mrvau€her
,assistance is anywhere between fi to 24 months,depending on federal funding-RCACHA stalf
feel that the market i5 relatively accepting ofSecpon B vnu,doers,but this varies by lecetinn.
The greatest rhallepges(aced by the RCACHA are-,
■ Transportation harriers forsccessing servi€es.Althaugh land3 ford s are wil ling W take Section
8 in the arearthe RCACHA has had mmt success with Boise Isndlord-5-Even when 3andlord_s
#Aire Section 8 in Meridian,most of the selvlVes sF*1.4pCaod in R(i5eal►d the lack arpuhlie
tr,a nspErrtation creates harriers_
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• Physlcal acroslbility in housing for person-:Ith d Isabl 1Ities-
• Lack-of affordable housing and preservation of existing multilamlly unim especially for
senior-The PHA's focus has been on rehabilimtinghomes and selling affordahle+units,
rather than rental unirs.ThP biggest issues are push back from the communityto prevent
new affordable multi-family and difficulty In acrosing GI RTC,
The geographic distribu ion of HousingChoice voucher[H M holders is pictured in Figure V-1-
Cens115 tracts In eastern 21nd southern Meridian either do not have available d3a or HCV don"t
exist.The area with the highestclusterof K`V holders is located in the central and west central
cel)sus tracts of the City.Asciiscuswil In Section IV.this is an area oi:the City with relatively
moderate opporttinLty-
in addition to providing KVs,6CACRAoffers a homeownership voucher throargb their Family
SuffSufficiency(FSS)program,This program is availaWeto residents currenttyparticipatingin
the HCV program.The Housing Authority's goal is to promote awl support homeownership for
fam l Iles by payment asslst,ance tv hetp pay For the oast of homeownership and to provide
additional assumnixto mortgage lenders.
Figure of-1,
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Race/Ethnrcity,2010
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Lard Use Reguiations and Policies
BRf.reviewed the City of Meridian's zoning regulations,cnmprehensive plan and planning fees
to aw-.0 potemmi fair housing concern or opportunities resulting from the development
process.This review did not identiFy any Lair housing problems.
The City hay recently expressed a commitment to€reating mare diverse hpu5ingtypes through
its redevelopment plans Lrrdowntowri-The Plan stales that creating diverse housing
opporWaities fordifterent housing neeJsand Lifv-cy€tes in downtown Meridian is important to
support new husinesse5 and activity.A healthy housing mix will also help to draw penple
downbDwn and ensue 24-7 activity.Housing created or fedeveinped as Partnfthe dovrnbown
plans is expected W include apartmen[sr pawn homes,€ondominiumLs,duplexes,ind single family
homes-
Land use and 2011`11ng laws.To evalthaate pcikenda I Fair housing cnnrums within tyre City's
inning WJe,BBC ulitized a"Revietivof Public Policies and PmcdGeS(7*ning and Planning
Codes)"Form recently circulated by the Los Angeles Fair housing oMce of HIJD-ThEs 5eetian
pr;ses the questions from this checklist,along with responses 1boutthE C'tyrs cnde_The zoning
code For the City of Meridian was updated i n December 201(3-
Doff the cvdedefrnikonnf fpmio'hovetheEfectofdlfcriminvtifFgaquinsturrre•1owdindiWiouR.
w�thdjI5abt fitieewhnresrdeWpwrheriRarnngregaWorgraup10vingiwranggem--nt? Nn_The City's
code definer the term"Family"a5 a person Living alone or two nr more Persons related by blond
or marriage;a group of not more than ten persons who need not he related hY hlnnd or marriage
living together in a dwellllsg um it,orelght or Fewer unrelabed memtatly and}or phxrslrally
handicapped nr elderly pet ons residing i n a dwelling under suff supervision.
^Clroup home"is not defined in the City's ender but the Hear definition pt'Family'aPplie5 to
congregate or group I ruing arrangemeos.
Zpning Rgguratlipn Pmpedimenp Does the CWe definition of 7¢mixy"have the effect pf
discrimir3w3n67ugainst rinnqutedindividuah with Xwhilities who reside bVetherin a cmugrt;gpte
orgrcru+a Iivingarmopgement?No.Although some jurisdictioms dp not deFne family to allow rcv-
flexibility,Meridian's definitinn provides a wide range ofspplicatians-
Aocnrding to lawyer Brian f'nnnolly,co-author of a recent American Bar A.,Lroc.iatin n hook on
group hnnies planning and regulations,some jurisdictions are removing definitions of tanrily
from local codes bo avoid potential liandityr-h Instead,communities a re using more Ftexihle
definitinns that avoid distinctions based on tree relation of the hnusehnld members and instead
fncus on the"functianal aspects of a Family relatjorp3h4'
7.nrrigg RWuJa Harr fmpediment'Is the Codedefinitipn of"d+sabihty'the some in the Fair Namrsinq
Act?The Inning Code dries not provide a definition of"disa.hiiity,""disa.blecl"ar"ha ndicap."
Gauphlam -krvirgieffrE*rihe and tkfwnbkNannhWandRVurotim,Connolly,Brian iL and Dwi tRNrrrhffn.
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Practice Jmpgdiment!ages the wwPing gpportuni(ies fiar rndividupls with
drsahffrws and m&charmterrze wch housing as a"hoarding orrromjpghau5e"orhnteq"?N(3-The
City's code does not define"bpardingor rooming house".
Practice impediment saes the zoning ordimprrredenyhaasirig nppoFTUn trea fur4&ahffrtyr
individuck with orr_site hoLL4FW supporting services?No.The defMol Glop For a Family remgnizes the
need fvr supervisors,which is linked by an-sitesuppuilive 5erviee.5_
fhpe5 the furt0krion Whey allow any namber afunrVoted perw",%Fq rgFide hpgether,but restrict
such ocmPvn fy;rf the rssrderrts are disabled?Nn,the City limits both.The number of u nrelated
persons in nnehai Behold is re% icw4+d to ten and then cupancy limit for group domes is eight.
S the furiadlction p0kynnt allow d&ahledpenmirs by make remanoWe nrgdi)5palfans orpmwlde
rea_mnabJe accamrrwdatrpn Or disabled Caen+ale Wro live rrl mvnierpaf sgppfied or managed
residentialhaysirj9 No-
Does the furfsdretion require puhlkhearing to obtainptrhlic inputpr ifice*CeptinRstn
zoning and land-useru+e.F Mirdisahledopptrcarlts and is the hearrggonl)JordJsQhledappiecanu
rather than for0appficaFts?No.Public hearings are required to Dhraln a subdivision,
con4i2inn31 use permit or varianpe,but the hearing t5 not specific to per5onswith disabilities.
foes the gamfng nrdimartne address mixed usa:72 Haw are the residential land etees rrigeg55ed?What
51andarikapply7The City-of Meridian has three mixed use zoning districts-Old Tpwn,
Traditional Neighhgrttoard Center and Tmdiponal Neighbarhna►d Residential.Mixed use is
addressed in 11itle 11.Chapter 2.Ar ride 6 of City Crsde,and titled TF34itional Neighhnrhnod
Distrkts.'1'ft2 Traditional Neighhorhood District's purpow L5'to encourage mixed us,cnmpad
development Ghat is sensitive to the envlrnamental rharacteristie5 of the land and Fapllitates the
efficient use vFserviees...A traditional neighborhnpd district diver5lfles and integrates land uses
within dnsr proxim ity to each otlrerr and it praui8es tar the dai ly recreational and shppping
needs of the residents." The standards for developing within a mixed use area vary by inning
district-see MCC 1 I-ZD-2-
Does the zOFrng prdirrance describe any areas in pfris jvri5dretrarr as exclasiwe?No.
Are there exclW.srarrs or dvrewTiansaf hmiring housing to any af'the faffowivrggrav+xv race;rrrlor,
sex religron,qge,disahlJrty,marital stptus or)brn'ifial staters andfor creed rrf`natlonat moon?NCL
Are there any restdcdons for Senior hoosing in the zoning ordifwace?Jf ym;do the restriclrnrrs
cpmpbrwrUr Federaliarw on Ousfng forolderp4wwmS(i.e..w1e0y orcvpied bypemWZ5 62yearsof
age or older or at ku5t onepermnSSy"nofage and has.W- nificamtfacrlitrespr.servicestomser
6wphysrcal43rsquafiFeeds ofaiderpeop)ef?No.$senior housing is not uniqueEyaddmsed in the
Code except in theaeFtnition of Family.
foes the aprtfV nrdinartre amrvin a�y 5pecW provi5ionsfor risking houvir9 aeceSsrhie 10 perwm
with disabilities?No.
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Doesthe20FO gnrda"nWe&=bM;hocCppRncy.standardsarmaurmamaccupgnLy'irmats?Yes.
Households are all subject to n=pancy limits.Hnriseholds coTnpoced of unrelated persons are
restricted to ten people and restricted to eight people for mentally and/or physically
handicapped nr elderly persons under 5ta fir svpervision-
Ares the wnin.9ordrrppnn inelutteR Na.
Descrihe the minim mn standards and amenities required by the ordinance fipr a mvltrpie fami0y
prNeet with myeetto hurriraapparking.The City dnes not have explicit regVire¢rent;for
handicap parting for muld-Fami ly,or any other project It is the responsibility Of toe
a pplieant.fdevelnperto€amply with ADA jMCC 11X-50).
Doey the aonOng mde drgbn6 inh niprciVxear hnuung from ether Singlelomiry resrdenbar and
mnitrfarrtrtyresidenZW1 LL es by the aiaNiralrptt ofa C+ondrt+onaJ pseiaergnid(epra)?No.
Does the aonrng rode drstiaegaishhanewappsdhoasirrg from othersinglefanri re5ide+r WantX
moltljk3mrtyresi0renlIkIzIwes by the appliratrapar pfp Cpnditraaval use permit(epra)?No.
Haw pre'Vecfal9-up hoWstr{g"defined in risdrtronzaninq+ude?Crouphousing
i5 not detined in the code,but is referenced in other definitions_
a I44uts ft orfesidential€are facilities:if the use resulvs in more than ten(f 0)persons
oQwVyinga dwelling at any nne time,the applicant or owner shAl cnneurreilt[y appty Fear a
change of occupancy as required by the building code i n accord with title 10 of this code-The
owner and{nr operator of the Facility shal1.5 cure and mai ntain a 1 icense from the state or
Idaho depsrtrnent oFhealth and weirare,facility standards dlvis9on-
■ Famigin A person livi ng alone or two{2)or more persons related by blood or marriage:A
group of not nxare tha n pen(10)persprns who need oat be related by blood or marriage
living together in a dwel[ing unit;Sight(I#)or fewer unrelated mentally and/or physically
handicapped or elderly persons residing in a dwelling under staff supervisions,provided
that rut more than two(2)staff members reside in the dwelJingatany one tlme-
Ares Ure juri.0icbajy�+Apa}niapg and halrrdrng wades fTe.Te*7dlymakespeeffic ref`ereancetra the
vcces0b1hV requinemen.E5 contained in the f 3043 vmendswnr to Nee Fair Housing Aa?Is Mere ony
provisipa firmnnitoring aomplionce?Nn.
Private Sector Actions
The a ncludingsecpon in this chapter Focuses on private sectoractiprls that could present
harriers to Fair housingchai€e.It contains an analysis OF Home Mortgage DiKlnayrre Act(HMDA)
data,which report lending activity of Financial institutiowr,-
HMDA data ate widely used to examine poterntial diwTI mination in mckrtgKge lending-F rancial
institutions have been required to report 11 MDA data since the 1970s,when civiE rights laws
prompted higher scrytiny of lending activity.The variahles contained In the HMDA data5et have
expanded aver time,allowing For more comprehensive a na lyse5 and better results`However.
despite expansions in the data reported,publ is H M DA data remain limited because¢F the
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Information that L4 wgreporCed.As 5u4h!SMok[ saf lending disparitlesthat µse HMDA dat$carry
a eimilarcavent-HMDA data can he used to determine dirlpari,ties in Inan originations and
interest rates among bprMwers ofdiNrent races,ethni€ities,tenders,and IDcaticin of tine
property[hey hope to-own-Thedata can also he used to explain many gFthe re--;gns for any
lendingdislxarides(e-g.,poor credit history}.Violations of fair lending,praetiees,hnwever,
generally origi nate with*cleral regulators who have acoe_Ss to a broader set afin.Formation(e.g.,
hormwer[Dan files)of Iendingprartim-
This section uses theartalysis of TqM DA data bn determine if disparities in loan approvals and
terms:exist for Inan appdjeants of different races and ethnicities.The HMDA data analysed in this
secp4n MIlect loans applied for by residents in 2014•,the latest year Fpr which HMDA were
publidy available at the time this docu meat was prepared.It also onmpares the results of the
HMDA analysis with leading outcomes reported is the last AI-
This anaJysiswsncompleted at the Qniinty level to provide a broader dataset of minnr[ty
applicants and hetter detect any rair lending concerns,As discussed in 5erdart 1,the dissimilarity
index was h igher in the county than For the City alone-
Loan apphratiorts. During 2014.there were 15,791 Iran appllcations processed in Ada{runty
Mir home purct ses,Ivan rertnarrces,and home irnpravemeriM Twenty loan applications did not
designate a census tract fqr where the home was located.(If the remaining 15,771 applications
with a knnwn perLELL-i fact,30 percent,or 4,76E$applicatinns,were located wlth[n the City of
Meridian.'fllis vnlume of app[ications is much lawEr than in prior years,[n 201%there were a
total of 6,196 loan applicat[ons proressed in Meridian_
Overall,more than half of the 8.607 Ins applications(55%)were for home purchases.Another
44 percent were for refinances-Lust 2 percent were for home irYtprnvem+enM
Nearlythree-faµrths(72%)ntthe loan applications were cnnven#ianpl(L-!.,not Bnvemment
insured-or�wranteed),14percent were Fede"i Housing Administration-insu red and 13
percent were Veterans Administration-gusranneed.
Figure V-2 shows the number and percentage of loan Ppplicationui by ra€ip.Over-pit,White
resident suhm itted more Ivan applications than any other racial ar ethnlr group.The Figure
also provides a onlurnn mmparing the racial and ethril{dlstrthutkari of all Cntrnty residents(MM
the 2014ACS-The percentage nfHispanic loan applicants(3%)war-dispm"onabeto the
peroentage-of the total Hispanic population(8%)-6nth White and Lion-Hispa nie residents
eo}Wrienced a slrnilar trend pFs lower percentage gFapp4l;anfs compared to their pe.r4eritgge of
the total pDauJatinn-
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figure V-2.
tw n Applications Received by
Race and Ethnicity,Ada
Gvwnty.2014
Nava. RM
m..-A dud.lo.n.r.rn,JIII..N Arne*ican Indian or Alaska F Wyc K 1%
Qra pen ies or non-omrrer nanpmm Daw do Awn M lid 21ds
..A Add Ina Xb—..Rhq H eU.S. 'Black or AfrIcap Arnerkan 93 t% t%
Chma papJ.xhn cnegwr a•cur OiJud26.
Neriwe H9waiitr%or Patirit Islander 63 D% D%
&Q..CA. Whitt 14.363 62% 93'a
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BBC R&6a mh&[auJGry.
s65wir 535 3% 9%
Non.Hispanic 1#90 M 924&
Outcome of laa 11 appllintionS. Figure V-3 displays the aoina;tako n an Igan applikation:5 in
2014.
Ofthe potential actions that€i)uId be taken pn a Ina n_
4 `Loan originated'indicateSthpt the appli€atinn was approved and the applicantsocepted
the loan;
■ 'Approved,but not accepted"means that the application was approved,but the applicant
dense nat to Wcept the lean;
a 'ponied by fTlarscial Institution"siguiRes that theapplicatir,3)wad rintapprow�!s#;
■ "Withdrawn hyal phrant"indicates that theappli€antchose not to pursue the Lean hetare
an approval decision had been made;and
4 'File cimed Lair incnmpletenesx"means that the appli;catinrl was incomplete and the loan
was not eualvated.
Mrrre than two-thinds(7[V%)of all loans appl led roc were nriginated and 14 percent of
applicatinm were denied-Ten percerst or Poo n applications were withdrawal by the applicant a"d
the remainingapplications were either approved but not accepted or clgsed for incgmpletene5s.
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Figure V-3.
loan Applications and Action 4g -.354 ■ Irar.nrlgxtrr.
Taken,Ada County,2014
Nmr. - ■f'f5'IkailnnAxSk�hY
rinancial instiljAun
oaf�d�Mu�4 bN+fu mWnf�„ny
propmW or om•a.rar anV:rzL
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seu": x1pllranr
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The most recrnL d istribvti"of loan application outcomes was similar to thgr oattvmes for the
City of Meridian in 2010:the ptirCehtage of dcnird loan applications(1*%)remained the same,in
2014.Loan appl IcatLons that were originated were lower(67%)Ln 2010.but ioan appl iCatlons
that were withdrawn by the applicant(II%)and approved but not accepted(7%)were higher_
Cvrrall,loan application adioils since 2010 only differ sligbtLy and rrflrrtslrntlat OUtEames as
2014.
Outcome of aMkaklons by race and ethniclty.Figure V•4 prescrrLs more detail on the outcomes
of loan applications,[Lxusingon differences in rare and ethnicity,
The racial and ethhie groups with the h Ighest denial rate were Native Americans,with a denial
rate of 20 percent,and Asian?,Aftican Americans and 11is"n.ics,all with a den iaJ rate of 16
percent.This cumparos to denial rate&14 prt-cent fir all loan appILtants.Native
Hawaiians/helflc Jslanders.Whlteand Won•Fhspanlc residenL,s had the lowest denial rate at 13
percent,
The rnor"kv lending uLLtcomes shown in FigureV•4 differfrom natiana,l and state outwnwr In
several ways.First,the difference Ln denials among African Americans and Whites was only 3
percentage points with more African Americans being denied than white residents,Nationally,
Lhe denial rake in 2014 w4s 25 perrertt fur AfrLcan American applicants,compared to lust 14
percent of non•Hispafth!White applicants—a difference-of iS percentage paints.Semnd,denial
rakes for Asian applin n Ls in Ada County were also higher Alan that of white appiI ants;th Is was
also hit thr case nationally.
The HMDAanalysis in the 3016518te of Ldaiw fair arousing analysis found rei LJvely high rates of
denials for American Indian/Alaskan Native,,Hispanic and Native Flawawn/Pacd1c Islander
applicants,Denial rates for othrr racUal groups wrerc notsipnificantly different than thedrnlaJ
rates for White applicants,
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figure V-4.
Outcome of Mvr gage Loan Applications by Race and Ethnicity,Ada County,2014
Percent
RIPR
Ame iC,an Indldi}-of Alaske Nx-i a K% 4% dQk i 1 'a 1%
Asian HN 3% 16% 1-0% Z%
912rkarAfrir ARwrk-w P% 3% 1W S% 4%
HetNe Hawallanor paCMC Islander 57% 5% 13% Lo% 5%
wh9le 71% 4% 13h 10% 3%
P&Mk"
ahpank P% 5% 145% 9% 3W.
Hon#Ihpohio 71% 4% 13% 10% 3%
0ionnAnnenrorif"FUDof6 arcr -1% x1 Zia
Anrrrkon rndfon/Whffe wffrrcnew -&% 1 `. .LIA
hrSS4ft4/fir pukrvra 4% ! IK
Narr. Dxd w indwk lomL for rrrA la i1v pfo',eR"or-wn-o Nrerza{ji ii .
7wRr srilCtlMl%iRa.WhrNlarrd QOG aexard#[agWhry.
Loan originadon rates were somewhat slmilaracross racial and ethnic categories,all above 60
percent.Nadve American applicants had the lowest arlglnotion Late at64 percent Non-Hlspan1l:
and White applicants had the highesr rates both at 71 percent.
Mahal%Wkatiansbyn"and etftkiVr in the State of Idaho,AmerCan 3ndian}Alaska Native
a pplicants had loans originated SS percent of the time;Asian applicants,62 percenk;Afrlcan
Americans,62 percent-,and Whl re applicants,166 percent.Hispanic borrowers had loans
originated 50 percent oFtlie dme--elghtpercentage paints lower than non-Hispanic applicants,
Across all races and ethnlcitles,Ada Counts loan originations were higher than that ofthe state.
Outwmes and types of 10IMSr Loan denial rates earl also wary byrace and ethnldgy based on the
type of loads appl led for by applicants.Denial rates are typlcaliy highest for home Improvement
loans,often because the addltbonal debt will ra Ise the loan to value ratios abowe the levels
allowed by financlal Instltudon,
An examinatlon ofthe types4Yf leans applled for by applicants of varying races aW etbnicldes
found that Native Ha-aiia n f Paclfic Islander applicants were much more likely than other
applicants to app3y For home purchase loans(754G of loan appiicadons).White,Non-Hispanhc
and Hispanic appl scants had a lower rate of appllcatlans for home purchase loans(56%of loan
applicatlons).Applications forborne improvement loans were lowamangoll races and
ethnkltles,ranging fmm 0 to 2 pero nt of applicadons.Among minority groups,Hispanic
applicants were the most Ilkelyofallappllcams to apply for reflnancing loans,while Native
Hawaiian fPaclfk Islanderappllcants were least likely to apply For reFinancingloans.
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Figure V-5 dlspiays the dental rote by r�j4is and ethn Iclty and lean purpose-Genlal rates For home
purchases are reladveV low across radail and ethnic groups except for Native Arnerlcans and
Native Hawaiians/Pacil-ic Islanders Home pu rchase denials are I-Iwent For White,RDn-Hispanic
and FlLspanJc 4arrowers.A5i01)rAfrl47an American and Hispanlcborrnwws experienced a denial
rate of one-third for refinancing loans.In general,denlals were higher For home Impirovement
and refinancing loans,as these can hold more risk pun a home purchase loan-
Figure V-S. Ainui.au lyden N- 2 1% � Hume Flrr�islJxY
Denial loV Rare and Ethnicity and nr N.r<ka Yati IA 12%
Loanv Purpose,Ada Centy,2014 � Home Imorcrarnent
Nan,. --Wrarrr
Asian 241:
rxkid.,nnrirl rrl..„irrair,.wr Ihm ill Irumv1rr+ .33K
m;de,WrKmd as WA
Sams: RL:rk r,-Atriran J.3x
SEC H+ta a Azw oaLb 241A and eer Heaarstl American 8 33%
tonsukht
Naive Hwmiianar -40A4
Pdc di;15l370Pr A
109G
r%
Write 3375
fir.{
HLspanlr. 1T95
4� '3A%
JiX
tkn I li>Van'r_ 'J3'n'
}6K
Ada County luau applicants were denied home purchase loans at about tht:same rate L14%)
wmparrd tuapplicants nationally(13%)and higher than all applicants in the State of Idaho
[lU%).
outcomes and ino5me IPwels_F igu re V-6 examines differences in loan origination and denial
rates by in-Lome range.As shown by Kgurr V•6,thv different,in approval rates was mordcst.
except forLhe lowest inenmeapplicants.
Figure V-6.
M-0rtgage.Loan Application Orfdf WonsAnti'DenWls by
lutome teael,Ada County,201A Less than 50%MF1 -A% 29%
rymr 50-M MR a% 16%
Gras nu irr6udr tomstormuldraxe+ploperiasornon.o.rcr ooapaAm H13-106%MFI 73% 12%
100%MFI+ 72% 12%
Sdrrcs:
SEC la,Qe aye,Gales a63a ard sec Hnrarth a Wns�n�
Reasons For denial.HMDA dara Contain some inf-Omrattan on why Loans were denied,which
can help to explain differences in denials arnongraclal aM ethnic groups,f7gurre V-7 shows Lbe
reasons for denials to Ada County,
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For all racial and ethnic categnries,high deq#-to-inrome ratio and inadequate nr poortredit
bimnrywere the tap m9sans for denials,
Inadequate ar poor employment hiswry and unverifiable information were very minorreasnns.
There are many reasnns why loan originaticin rates maybe lower far Berta in racial and ethnic
groups,First.same racial and ethnic groups are very smalI.sn the pool of pmential harrowers is
limped and may skew powands lower income hauseholds,sine minorities typicatty have t wer
inenmes.Se4;pnd,min orityapplicanps are mere Iibely to notaccept their Inan offers,gven if they
area pprfive,4-flitFereticeS in the mrnpletenes5 of Inain applications a nd withdrawal of
applications by potential bgrrnwersalso affect the prig inodon rptPs
Denia Ira"exhibit signlflcgnt variation aver Orne,ac,ord I ng to the Federal Reserve,driven by
changes in demand€or ceMin types nF Inans,variation in borrower type and change-s i n cmd.j t
sMndard_S. Me finnallyrdenial rates on home purchase dpplicatiorus in 2014 was very low—even
lower than daring the housing hnm years.The relatively low denial rape in 2014 is attributed to
a drop in applications.from riskier appllcant5,perhaps related to tighteningofcredIt availability
and Iendingstandards_
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FiCorx u-7.
Rtasonsfoe oaeislsof wan applications by Racrand Ethnicity of applicant,ma county,20,14
Raw
Al rtan Rnp'aflwAlavaraoo 0% N% 43% x5^x U% 14� Os6 03k
Mir, 2% 5% 33% 36% YA 2% Lc% 7%
R ckor AFrrcanA—r — m 13% 25% S096 ]3% 0% 0% 0%
NsUwm Ha ll;nor PwffKlPland,r "S Aa< �9% ]% ]9% 0% 0%
4hIlf 17% t3% 25% 27% 3% 3% 3% 9%
emwrxy
Hisp.— 13A 10% 25% 31% 0% 2% 1% 20%
Mon-Hlkppnlc m 13% ZS% 27% 3% 3Afi 3% v%
Nolr Pan mat hsMr4a���u3ra^+rrcrranvnwv>me ura�ts
Salrn: FREC HYQL Rir par antl>til�antl BK Nrs¢srNBienaltiry.
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Subprl rim a i0aMs.The suhprime tending market dKIined significantly follpwingthe howling
rrbsrleet crksi lationaliy,In ZG14,nnVahout 3 percent of CnnventinDpal home purcha and
percentof retina nce laaW;were f)ubprirne.l nterestingly,nationally,small banks and credit
urLinns were much more likely to nrlgi nate subprime loans than were mortgage mmpan Ids or
Large hanks in 20143 r3
In 2014.in Ada Cpunty,4.9 Percentafthe]oans were subprime.The average interest rate above
the prime rate wars 3 percent A bprrower with a suhprime ratewouid ray,on everaperabout
$4rOOO lnnre per year than a prime rate Lxmrrower,orahout t12O,HO over the IIFe or the loan-
Given that tLie tpp reasnns For denials in the county were high d¢ht-tn-in,00me ratio and
inadequate nr iwisr credit hi5tory—and comidering the high cost nrsuhrrime loans to a
horrawer—this ks an area that the county should reuniter_
Summary
Thissectian examine$pVWie and private decisiEMr that alFecthnusing choice,including the
pu blic provislon a nd reguLatinn of housing and a€ee5s to mortgage li nanting.The primary
finc4kn,&5 include;
■ The procedures and practices of the Seise City/Ada{county Housing Authority,and the
Cityr's lend use and coning regulation.,do not appear to create harriers to housin8 choice
and are In line with HUD reguiadons.Pespite the KAMAG weighd ng preferences equally
among the elderly,disabled and tamilies with minor children,snare barriers to housing
chin€e may exist he€ali5e of physical inaecessihility of hrwsing units+lack of local services
and agiing m iltifamiiyunibs thatare not being properly maintained-
■ The differences in nio-rtgW Iaan denials among hnrrawers or varying races and ethnicities
a re minor,particularly when Compared to denials nationally. Native American applicants
have the highest gap in loan origination rates when carp pared to non-Hispanic Whibe
applicants,
For Che pw?mrs of th is sec mq'subprirne'is dlef ned w a Doan vri th an APR of mare then three peacerirtapx po m is abu e
comparable Treasuries—Thies isoonsislm wAhtheintentof the I4deraiHesenmindefmmp'subprin- 'sntheIIMDhdata
a ktt,/fwLvw.feArtalrese ve.gor{puWbulletio}2als/pdFrMt+-H MDAPEIP
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Public Notice
PY19 Action Plan
Idaho Statesman
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Al,...
76339e Gaed2aa. CITY Of MERICN ARM NQTICE 4F PUBLIC HE MI Sa7.0a 2 d}i h
Attention; CFyrtal Camoell VICTORIA RODELA being duly sworn.
Uepmea end amya:That she is the
CITY OF MERIDIAN Principal CWrIk tR The Idaho
33 E 19ROADVVAY AVE SUITE 308 Siatesman,a daily newepeper mmm
VERld IAN,I❑836422619 end publiMad al Baae,Ada County.
Stare of Idaho-,and hawing a
general ar€ula&m therein,and which
CEfY 4F 1110IC1Aff said narMsp.par I+i*hee[q
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARria ANO PlJ%JC COMMENT PERC6U
Repmrding nNrridian's£Plrvinumlly Dguelcpment Block Ctent wnlinuom[yanduninterruptedky
DIEVGl Piaggram published xt aaid County during a
e City of rdE[idion is des*ated an Entillemrnt Couwnuruttyy liy Use
ll-5. t}eppaartmeot or'Housing and Urban a�•relaPment IMJD1,This pC110A 4f CN4hrG{AnSG4Wlly�rnpnlhg
deslgrlal en slows 1 w City to recowe lunds arrelraitt'0-fa fluvs prior to thefrrst ptmbcakn of the
Ctammurip�t3euelpp Decal E9t9ck print Ifit56C�1 Pr em-The Cry art nalige.a copy mr wKeh is snached
pp�pppdteg th6t M FW receive an anocabnn Df$624,I62 om��oha 1
2C19-in order ra receiup these Furry the City must suhriut to 4b hareta:fti said no*A war pdhhshcd
an ariniral Arfian pin identifying the projects and @Dais the City wil In The Idaha Statesman,in confarmrry
undertake la create new jobs, increase allordahle arkJ actesdbla xdlh SeClion 94 149,IdeMO Code.�s
Iloud and revitalize Mentlian neiltillbOrhoeds tl�ng tie no o-d fr
ggrran)YCar• amended,far.
81 L OVEN$ AIDE INVITER M ATTEND A PLIA IC t-46dfQt3
ON TUESDAY,JULY 1Gr 2819 AT&=t14P.f11.n bee FAeridian City 9 lorartions
Carmcil Chambers,Meridian Cky HeII,33 E-Broadway Avenue,Merl
San,Idaho,regardng the W113 Aulim Plan.Al this rneebir Wei
and rxilten pisbbi tUfYrterilS will be WCOpte'd.Saac�tr Iltylt�bFl IS Beginning issue Dr: O5f311�19
extended to persons ndh dsafdlitres,reydenls M assisted harawg,
and Mwidien busidesc Oro gropertsr 4xKerg.Merrdien QAy Hstl if,a Ending issue or, 4Gr3VNIO
and capoe4 accesable taeiity- lndiy doaIS rNuring atw.r+nuda
lion of pph ir:rl,sight,4r hearng impairments ca Ian, g%nberpre-
rafion please cnntacl the{Sty Clerk at 12aS183t3-0433- AJI clhtens
may review the drag plan and provide t2slimary Copies of the*aFt
Plan are available he@inrirg Ma 31,2419 at lim Meridian City vial
rn the Cammunrly DrrLg0prnr I 1p6riiriwt,and Olv We Cltys OW
websile,htwAicridianuty.orp{[dt}P.
A PuRic(*MMENT fEWO OPENED MAY 31, 2019 API Legau clerk]
W1T CMINK THRCIIOH JULY 19,2019. ❑wring this period,
oral and written comments about the 2019 Action Plan will be ac-
cepted. IUI oDnarwrits sharld be addiessed to Crystal Cmpbel in
ine W Com nifty Dtvi rkient oepartmen4 vAro may be contact•
ed by mat;City Of Fleridin CaMurM 0 mint pepirve9! On Him 31at day of May In tine year of
33 E. Aye. Sle.162 Indian,IM:by t ng-(2001 apwg hakweme,a Notary Public
489-057�h:I 8S8G 54:or by e-rri*CUM eD�mefldlo
ntity,are• puitonally appeared bcrpre me
224822-4I V ctona Radish known or idenfiFmd to
me t4 ne the perean whose isme
substribed So the wAhin instrument,
and being by rust duly 9Warry,
neclared thar me sgtelnents therein
are true,end acknowladund to me
Iha[ewe axeaurad the acme.
for the state of
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4 a'# - MyNotarY IQ N OWSZ9a41
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Erlra charge Mrloct or tlupScatr alM1drWm.
Legs tloc -t plea..tln no[d..Vgt
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AFFIDAVIT Or PUBLICATION
351462 E903014 STATE OF ID HO }
)SS.
I MERIDIAN,CITY OF County of Ada )
33 E. BROAD AY AVENUE Sharon jessen
MERIDIAN 113 83642 of Nampa, Carryon County, Idaho, being
first duly sworn,deposes and says:
l.That I am a cities of the United Stales,
and at Al limes hereinafter mentioned
was ever the age of cigbittw t years,and
not a parry to thm abuvt"Titled action.
S. That TAM die Principle Clerk of the
eridiath Press, a weekly newspaper
published in the City of Meridian, in the
County of Ada, State of Idaho;that
LEGAL NOTICIE the said newspaper is in gericra3
circulation in the said Grunty of
OITY OP MIERMAN Ada, and in Rho vioiriity of
FIOTiCE of PUBLtC MEARING AND PUBLIC Mcrtditln, andIi beerT
COMMENT PFRIOD
R"dFdlr%Moridlen's Cummuhlly Dlayerapn+ard rlrrirrtemptedly published in said
bck Grpnl(CBt�`], Rrognal
Colony during a period of seventy-eight
The City of Mbridan Is(iaslpgin�iotl an Enaidemenl cammu• consecutive weeks prior to the first
manl (by HUD)T This detr 4 wbuan spews find city ro TeccDBveel a peiblicaiiatt of this notice,a copy of
iundc annwov ft):- tiuv"q Community Development 910pk which is hereto attacaled,
am"'I (CL*J q Pra9rarn. The CRY ankipaiea mw It w11r re-
C*im an alloeat-bn or$424.t62 on oc oiler 1,.2ol9-In Order 3, Thar the notice, of wMrh the annexed is
fo receive 1"9 luntls,the Ctly must subrrlri 150 HUD an an- a printed copy, xrk£published iti.said
irkwill u d Ilttaake Ito create new�toyyo pr mms and gOble tin ciry ac, rrcwspaper ] dme(s)in the regular and
cagglbfe h Mktg,and reOael Wridllan relghl hloadRdUur-
Inu the next Program YB&r- Clrtl issue of said paper, and was
pfin M in the newspaper proper,and not
ALL FIEARir4a CITIZENS
TUESDAY, JULY 1.6. 269EAT,9 P.M. In in supplement,
the Meridian Clty Council Chambers, I`Asntlian city Hall, 33 That said notice was published The fal lowing;
E. Broadway Avenue, Mpridlen• Idaho reggarding the 2dT9 I USf3IfiA19 Aoctim Plan. At this nloetiry erlf ono wriNen pubic com. i
naenrg will ha a"OepPtteed-Spec [InultarlDn r&exterxigd io per.
sons wilh dlgObiliiise. residents of esalsled havMng gr4d
Mad;Gan bul6me andproperry UWFAM. Meridian City Hall Is
a harrgirspp 4 aacaaslNIP iarrllly, Indlvidiimh r"ng aC• *TA�F-0F I D A
I olnmodatlan of pptt��yyait 1, sighT, or hear�p lmpalrmenta or w ry Gf Cant'
rang 41ga2D n1orpreietron plaaw Conrail the C ly GM ai(246)
T3 4A93. All tilxans may review the draft plan and proAfe On this 31 st day of May in the year of
lZIARY eairmony. Co.2010pies Dr the drall Ilan era available beginning N19 before me a Notary Public,personally appvn-d
ve3opmeA Doperint ihe Meridian
Orr'theat y�sa Copp wehsiib@,WCVcdb $Irarnn Jensen, knovrn'Dr identified
to me to be the person whose name is subscribed
i +l PUBLIC 001414ENT PERIOD QnNruD MAY 31, 2o19
AND MI. CONTINUE THRWQH JULY IS.2019. Dudng to
the witlsirt instrument,and being by me first
thm perfad. Drill and wrlgen mimmonts shpul the 2419 Aucupn duly sworn,declared that the statements Therein
f4an will be sceepled.AN Commenlg should be eddmsged tpGr" are true,and acknowledge To ate Thai IFclshc
erHn�ni,rA ea.Onllay he con artery by maa;Development E71g+
execut the same.
Jk ammunllyy Dave MGM 0eparbngN,33 E. Filraadway Ail,B. J
Siaio2• Mar 1, ID 1t 6by by prr6ne: 01)B)499-Q575;by 1
Tax: {20� 886.6T15.d; ar by
TOO
Notary Pta dsho *,.x ,F.X M.
May 81,201g 199Ci0r4 Residing bt Canyon County ��x�,• N
My oriuriMWn expires OW'28l2U23 ?
f.
Q wt
OF 101-111%,
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PY19 Action Plan Amendment
Idaho Statesman
CJ I Y OF MERIDIAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HI ARVC
AND PUBLIC CDMIANT
PERIOD
lRegardng IAendkan's Carr
rntarlty Darelopmem Black
Grant{CDBQ Pro am
The Crryy t W-4ar- Fas been
des Hatea an Er�lttleo>Iet, Canty
mtta+ly tay b* us Oepa tTW4
pl HO(JSMJ ante tlrpan Dewelap
ment 1 1. Ths desgration aF
lo*s the sty to recehe h-Ms an-
rLai v from HLIUs ComrnunO
D"wrnmt Elenctt Grant IODWI
Program
The CRY pmpofm is wbmo an
amen4e0 1 Doo Plan 10► Pry
grim Year 2019 IP'Y 191_ Dur
PYl 4 ADC gas an at
$180,000 to uWade the E.
Tiad I?WVWay. but other
lands aro em a+r<aibable so NDC
nmanm Ilse f1,a010a there
were aw 5eoeral ptolects that
coupMed un*r bxxt of dur
PY1 , *avmu $69,376 Ln CDR
fu"d5 uriTspent. lrbe amendment
wil udenr0t ficw the iund5 wil be
reMocated.
AU CITOW ARC RIYM to
attend a Public heann on Lei,
day,Apal 7,2020,at 6,00 PAL,
m the Aierrdan Crty CurdCtenbcrs.kleri*m'C Hall, 33
E. Btaadt+ay,Mandan.Idaho,re`
8arding the PY19 AmeMed k.
Sion Plan Smoal ,rwttattan is ea-
lended to Dersms wth asaW-
Ms, resdeffts aI am toed hm5-
ing, and Mendw business and
pmwty CvMrs. 11iler>'&M City
KA K a handrr:ap d aCeessible
tuft ktdn+duals rewrng ac.
cam d,ahon ai pNsrcal, s ht,
or hearrrlg mpatrmerrts or iar-
gunge int4!!rpretahon please ccrrr
lac#the Uy Clertt at t2€361 W&
4433 all C1Efmm Mum
She atnenood Adno plan and
prof&tesSxoprry Copes atom
dratted k-hen Wart wM be aua4
b1e breglnnng March 6, 2020 at
the Wridran city Community De-
velopmertt Depar;rwd ar5d on
the Wt CUa 1 srlt. http:/f
PWU ' cP - 100
WILL BE QKN FROM MARCH
b, 2020 M ROl1W THE PU9-
LbC HEARING ON APRL 7,
2020, IDLung trtr5 wiod, all
com ur#s shatttd be addressed
to Crystal Campbell at ccarnpbel
omen[iarxzty.arg, i2MM 484
0575. of al C+ty cd Merdtan,
Commundy De-idaprne t Di�part-
ment, 33 E. Broadway,Itiendial,
ID 33642
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Idaho Press Tribune
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF MERIDIAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Regarding Meridian's Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG) Program
The City of Meridian has been designated an Entitlement
Community by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). This designation allows the City to re-
ceive funds annually from HUD's Community Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Program
The City proposes to submit an amended Action Plan for
Program Year 2019(PY19).During PY19 MDC was awarded
$180,000 to upgrade the E. Third Rlghf-of-Way, but other
funds are now available so MDC rescinded the funding.
There were also several projects that completed under bud-
get during PY18, leaving $69,376 in CDBG funds unspent.
The amendment will identify how the funds will be reallocat-
ed.
ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED to attend a public hearing on
Tuesday, April 7, 2020. at 6:00 P.M., in the Meridian City
Council Chambers, Meridian City Hall, 33 E. Broadway,
Meridian, Idaho, regarding the PY19 Amended Action Plan.
Special Invitation is extended to persons with disabilities,res-
idents of assisted housing, and Mendlan business and prop-
erty owners. Meridian City Hall is a handicapped accessible
faality. Individuais requiring accommodation of physical,
sight, or hearing impairments or language Interpretation
please contact the City Clerk at (208) 888-4433. All citizens
may review the amended Action Plan and provide testimony.
Copies of the drafted Action Plan will be available beginning
March 2, 2020 at the Meridian City Community Development
Department and on the City's CDBG website,
httn:/Iwww.meridiancity.ora cdbo
A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WILL BE OPEN FROM
MARCH 6, 202o THROUGH THE PUBLIC HEARING ON
APRIL 7, 2020. During this period, all comments should be
addressed to Crystal Campbell at ccamobell@mendianck
ty.ora,(208)489-0575,or at City of Meridian. Community De-
velopment Department, 33 E.Broadway. Mendian.ID 83642.
March 6.2020 1999832
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Idaho Statesman
CITY OF NE.RIDIAH ALL CMZEN9 re AE NVITED to
NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEAR*1G attend a ortaaJ pubic h*arin on
nesday.Apra 2S, 2020,4 600
AND PUBILK CO AM EW R M a4 f Ms,,fdmertier nY. V
PEMOD w legardrrtg the PY19 Arnennded
Regardint Metidiao's Aaron Plan and C+Gten Parbova•
Commun. al t bon Plan Special rwatj(Km is ea.
Dew
Block Gram C Ginm tended to persons r„th dlsabMlt-
i!re l i1y ur I rd3r' ray I)een ties, res&nts og as"ad hous-
de5r$nwd an Ertalerrt4ir Cora ing. and N endan N 5mess arrd
monAy by the U-& OepanM4r nt property oowrlers. Merdran City
of Hoesm and Urban Deweiap F+�A rs a handreapved acr:�ssib�
lowsmen m Ot This deNe V4rr br tX41y WmdLW-5 recwrng 9.
IpwS ttrE C�Iy dd rkCCr�fur+ds an CorrrnE�ddbon of
nuMv from NUD's Corrrrrunr ^31C 1, sight,
DeverOpn�nt Bbx Gant� of hearing rgairmems or 1xv
Program_ cage mte+prretAw please cw
The Cgy prapmes to subui t an fact the Cty Cirrrk at I $W
arnended Acbon Plan for No- 4433 +41 ctuern mar rrmw
am year 2019 IPY191. The Me wended +�C-tran Pan and
wle r[t 5788, E+rrdtr C*Ien RdrI�'�`r7ahon Plan and
the CARES ki. tM arhend wA prou,de testrrnory C at the
we acm Iha5 amwim T4 the avata- drabd Acfix Wan von be aaara-
ble kMng hx the year and idea hoe begin l 2-2, 2020 an
*the type of prnlects 9 vAl be the W-5 COK we". gght iD ,
used for_ wrw.rMrrd�arWor +�bPER100
The also plans to amend the A PUBLIC C
WenafirCplrUCn Plan per fee WILL K OPEN FROM APRIL
HE
datmo Ln late CARE Act to alon PU C " TING ON RL
The reduc0urr of the public C PUBLIC . Culp ON Ar*d,
inept penod to Ne 15)days ur.- all 2020. I:k,nng tl s pencd-
der oxtraardrna<y cranstares all cedto nr should be ad~
as well as to alloy alernatwe
dressed ro�'iystaa Carxrpb[il at c
�arM� CarnpbellCrT pnd Fan City.arg,
(2081 4+&3-0575, or at Gty of
MaMMM COMHOay De+relnp-
ment Devaivrev- 33 lr Broad-
way,Merrik ID 83fA2.
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Meridian Press
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF MERIDIAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Regarding Meridian s Community Development Block
Grant(CDBG)Program
The Coy d Mendian has teen desgnated an Ergitlemeni
Cnrnmvnity by the U.S. Department of Housing and Udmn
Development (HUD). This desip+ation allows the Cly to re-
owve fun om funds annually fr HUE]s Cornrnurrty Development
Block Grant(CDBG)Program.
The Cmr proposes to sulxnd an amended Aclion Plan for
P =Year 2019 (PYt9). The City will receave $288,f06
order u+a CARES Ad This amendment w11 add this amount
tD the aveilaWe tunding for the year and identify the type of
pro(ects 4 wta be used for.
T^e C ty also pans to amend the Clazen Park-patavn Plan
per reguiaticrs an die CARE Acl to allow the reduction of the
p,rblx: oD nnnent period fo five (51 days under extraordinary
crrurrstarroes as we as to allow ayemalive hearing Aar^uglfs.
ALL CITIZENS ARE INVITED to attend a virtual pubi-c
heenr.9 on Tuesday_ Apse 2b_ 202U. at 600 Phil. allhttins=_�meridlanely.nr4'liva rnge m rding the PY19 Aendled Ae-
Itm�TA,zen arrtcpatarL Play. special irmtetion is
fxle,nded n persma with disabEAes_ residents of $saisted
housing.and f�leriden business and property owners. Mendr-
w Cny Hall ;s a handicapped accesr�be facility. tndyiduaN
requrnng accammodahon of physical, sVM of reanng im-
pairments or kat+quage interpretataan please conlad the City
Dark a1 f20s}�mil. AJI cftrzens may review the amend
ad Action Plan arrd Citizen Parlicipation Plan and provide
testimony Copies of the draped Action Pan trill be available
Wginning Apnl 22, 2020 on the City's CDBG -wbaib.
A PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD WILL BE OPEN FFtDM
APFIJ r 22. 2020 THROUGH THE PUBIC HEARItJG ON
APRIL 28. 2020. Duringthis period.aO oomments shat4d be
addressed to Crys�l idiarr6 Campbell aI ccampbeII6rr*r -
ty.org,(208)489- 75,or at Cly of Mendaan,Community Do-
velopmere Trent,33 E.Broadway.Mendan.ID 3W
Apra 24.2020 2009595
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Idaho Statesman
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Meridian Press
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Website
C A rneridiancity.org/cdbg/
(��,VERJDIAN�- Residents Business City Government Stay Informed Search
•
PY19 Action Plan Amendment
The City is amending the PY19 Action Plan to reallocate funding. There will be a public hearing during the 6 pm Council
meeting on April 7,2020. This is open for public comment from March 6,2020 to April 7,2020. Please send all
questions and comments to Crystal.
• Presentation use arrow keys to click through presentation
• Summary of Amendment
• Draft of Amended Action Plan
Website—CDBG-CV
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PY19 Action Plan and Citizen Participation Plan Amendment
The City is amending the PY19 Action Plan to reallocate funding and include the additional CARES Act funding. The
Citizen Participation Plan is also being amended consistent with HUD guidance to allow a shortened public comment
period in an effort to get the CARES Act funding into the community more quickly.
The PY19 Action Plan is open for public comment from March 6,2020 to April 28,2020,with the CARES Act funding
update incorporated on April 22,2020. The Citizen Participation Plan is open for public comment from April 22,2020 to
April 28,2020. Please send all questions and comments to Crystal Campbell at ccampbell@meridiancity.org.
There will be a public hearing for both items during the 6 pm virtual Council meeting at https://meridiancity.org/live on
April 28,2020. If you plan to testify,be sure to sign-up in advance. For more information on testifying,please contact
the City Clerk's office at(208)888-4433 or cityclerk@meridiancity.org.
• Presentation use arrow keys to click through presentation
• Summary of Action Plan Amendment
• Draft of Amended Action Plan
• Draft of Amended Citizen Participation Plan
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Website—CDBG-CV 2 d Amendment
F C Y meridiancity.org;cddg� 4 � iy O
Residerft- Busirses;- City Government- Stay Informed
Payutiliryeill
Community Development Block Grant Program
IHome I CDBG Projects I Resources I Planning and Reporting Announcements
Crystal Campbell
Announcements Phone:2019575
cca mpbel I®mer idi a nc ity.org
Public Comment for Year-End Report
The City of Meridian CDBG Program Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(CAPER)is available
for public comment from February 5,2021 to February 23,2021_Comments can be submitted to Crystal Campbell at
ccampbell®meridlancity.arg.There will be a public hearing on February 23.2021 during the City Council meeting that
begins at 6 pm at Mendiancity.org/live.If you have questions,please contactCrystal at ccampbell®meridiancity-org
cr{200)489.0575.
Public Comment for Amendment to PY19 Action plan
The Cry will receive an additional$254,197 under the CARES Act and is amending the PY19 Action Plan to mdude these
funds.The PY19 A[tion Plan is availabie for public comment from February 26,202110 March 23.2D21.An overview of
the amendment is available to make it easier to identify the ctlanges that were made.
Please submit comments to Crystal Campbell at ccampberiOn erldiancity.org.There will be a public hearing on March
23,2021 duringthe City Council meeting that begins at 5 pm at Meradiancity.orgAive.if you have questions,please
contact Crystal at ccampbell®meridiancaty.org or 5208]ag&a579.
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Resolution
PY19 Action Plan
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 19-2156
BY THE CITY CGUNCIL. B RNT,RORTON,CAVENER,MILAM,
LITTLE,ROBERTS,PALMER
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A-DOPTION OF THE; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2019 ACTION PLAN AND SUBMISSION TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEWPMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE ]MAYOR AND CM CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST TFIF,
SAME ON BE, OF TITS CITY OF MIERIDIAN;AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE,
WHIFREAS, it is necessary that an annual action be submitted to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development("HUD") in order to receive Community
Developrneiit Black Grant("CDBC")funding far the Prograin Yea r2019;and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the Program Year 2019 Action Plan on July
16, 2019,and kc]d a public oGmrnent period on the draft application materials from May 31,2019
to July lb,2019;
NOW,THERE FORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CTrY COUNCIL
OF THE CrTY OF MERIDIAN,IDAI10:
Section I. That.the Program Year 2019 Action Plan, and its certification docnmcnts,
copies of which are attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and incorporated herein by rcferenur, be, and
the game hereby are,adapted its to both form and content.
Section 2. Tliat the Community Developinettt Program Coordinator be,and hereby is,
authorized to submit such Program Year 2019 Action Plan to HUD,
Sect icon 3. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby are,authorized to
respectively execute and attest the certifying documents far the Program Ycar 2019 Action Plan for
and on behalf of the City of Meridian.
Section 4.That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the City Council of City of Meridian,Idaho this 2 3"d day of July,20 19.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this iiwday of July, 2019,
APPROVED- ,ED W*"T:
a �
Mayor Tammy de Weerd ris Clerk
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RESOLijuoN ADOFTT NO CDBG DcocuwomN —Page I OF I
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Cuv OF MFR$DIA-% kf-%(]?1,1'TION 'gip MIIII
BY THE CITY COUNC'll: Fly'RNIr.1F01RTDN.CA%'ENFR.HOAGU1'N.
fFRRFAt I IF.AMID STiRADFR
A RF'i+lWV[ION APrR1F%imp, AD[kF''1m^ OF A NCR%1ANIIAI- A16IFNUM -44T T{!
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1'Iklf[;R.CNI 1 LAR IUI4: UrYWRIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY C'FLRk 'TO
1 %.VXVTE A." ATTO&T 11IF MNIF M RFI ALT OF THE CMV (N MERIDIAN;
U I HOW M. ;'FNkd-OMNII NITIO t)kNkIj11V%JV% ' F1k(k;IkAM( 1X1ORDdti.AT4)k10
18HIT TRF 4tt1F TO THF. UN1`FT1) S Tit TF% 11F PILItF%1F VI OF FI[F1-,,r4NG AND
[ R8It4 1)FVF:14w%11F.NT, A*iD rROVID1 SIF 4kti 14FF(-M'F- IIATr.,
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ffoynns wfrrn a chaW ipm a rit 's■llawtim p1m amdimu%rrK.c Ihrn_il prrmw of mmua7 hwWhnf
WHFREAS,fire City hcld a pnhhc hrarmg un dw mwhcd n16p lvainl mTwrm*rxnt ki 1hr
A.xuu1r Pkw fw I'r opr=l'eltr i f f-PY 19-1 un April 7.I11 O.pied heid i puN IL cu1me6131 ixr kLPd
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%I?11►.THEREFORE.BE IT RLC)LV ED OY TIII:1w1AVOR ANDC'TTY CI KINCIF
OF THE C1T� OF WRIMA, IDANQ
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wbinn Iw*maCa"PY 14 AL,-g wr PIm No HUD.
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Citizen Participation Plan
CM'OF MERUMAN RI~,'ADIl.lTION tip;W221r
BY THE['FT1M'CCH'%CtL. BF RNT.MR (-A%'F%IFR."0AGL1MK
PF.RRF'kit I.1_ %ND STRADFR
A RF-AK)l.1 1 ii N %Prst11ti 1%4; AD[IrTlll% (�j jL, .k%IF.%Fs%II N 1 11 M T I11'. CIT'IF.#:1l
F)kRT1C'I1p.aTre1N P1.k1% TYtR THIF C911M 1UNITI DI=%'FIB[ rMv.tiT 111.tx k iFjpKANT;
AtrFHORIiI%i- IIII! M.ALVOR , hiD CITY CLERK TO E1l.( ( 11 k S D ArFFS1 THE
"MY 0% M.I4A"OF 1'llE [ITV OF H RIDIIWN;X%D Pkl)l 1011% ' k% FFF'F.C7IN
UA T*-
VVHERE41'V.PurIFuanl to the rquu4tiops of ik f rnned `S'taMes Tk-pw ctMam aF l#oraing
wid U ivrk T ehapm*nt f'li L M—c 1l w rpmes%7oq up aidgtt;4 CnMr m Pael xvwi*"Man OWL m4
In1111 dte jbrtsdtcrratj%ft jcjc1 a tij MwC&Iawri,*wMrtPxM ryA+s it!MlKttwau ski
WHERE+ _theConwra;-uux Aut Rriierami 1`ktmk+mic 1kcunqy Act(CARES Ac-to
pm-ijo tha the City mry nmaW itR Ckkmn Pwtia:ipawin Plan m r7uhlsih cxp d
prwadurrs fur mmmd eottaalmlatod phm and maim pltrnr,
WH1KNEML titbA cnpt iwd pKKt4w%-A muss ia:ktrk mxKt wPkA a sirtt111tew w!{+I
U1 kam 5 days,
WHERF-41%,the City hrdd a 1put4w heinny 4m the anijehed C itbrn Pwtieiplriwn F16kn
� rl�ril '_#i,?QfiQI,aund hx6cl apulrlie cxtin�*xra pxnax�Mtn 11+e drrtl alry+ltca�et�et m�ttcnal+fnrrn
AM 122.I.K129 ku Apn l-N
NOW.THEW FORE,RE R REAULVED RY THE MAYOR.A,%-D[7TY OX114CIIL
OF TH[;C1TV OF M 11IN AN,#D4*Cl.
tiKtluw 1. 1bal Ike fiww Ah!d('411,ven PirLW p9UM Plan,a%*ttuet&d heMLLx W.04 the
Iimle hrtOn-iw,b&VW rat to h9h Fivm and rxw*wt
.iecthm L That than Rc*olutwn shall be m full Awe and e1'fixl trnmcdwk4y upon iu
ahktpiuxi Owl 4"nal.
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SF 424s and Certifications
PY19 Funding
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OMB Nwnbcr 40404D004
Expiration Ztaie:12M 1 M1 P
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LJ Preappllcallon New
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13.dale Retelved! d.AppllrarN I&nbW.
5&Federal Enlity Identllier 5h.Federal Award Idenlinar:
0 19-3iiC-i5-OR106
51WW Use Only:
S.DabeReoeNed by MAE E= 7 Slabe Apolic:alipia Idenliner:
E.APPLICANT INFORMATION;
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f,Name and conlaCt ipiormatlom of person to he conlacted on mafRera 1wmMP1g thr#apPlkailan:
p%fim: 13r Fir5l.Nwnc' Ceysbtll
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—I'al. ccampbell@mridiancity,org
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Application for Federal Assist@nce SF-424
'9,T� a of Appllnant 1:Salad Applleant Type:
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C; City ar T�nchip GQvc rrm.cnr. _
Typo of Applkant�Saled A,ppl IcarrL Type-
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United States nepaYtment of eavaittg and Urban Develops nt
11.Calilog of RWOVOI Pomo#Ic As4lslanuv?4umbar. ~
CFM TRIa:
12.Fudding OPporlunHy Humber
19-sle
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cawunxty PQvqlopment Block Grants/Entitlement GranC
13.Compet4tlon IdenllFlesuan Number:
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14.Araos Aff rigid qy PFOi4cl{CNiea,Gounlies,Stales.
AM Ajtecirmenl L'o-elete Alt.hmenk I Ylew FkFtactlmerN
`1b,ResGripWo Tlllo of AppliGant`i Prgiwd.
lnveet funds to createJekeatain auiteble living errviroranent3, axpand affC�adsbLe housing
ppGlUfflitiee, elimirake Ali and blight, and adainiltwr I++rtdkan'a CDBG EntitiMeat erogxet .
Atlbch wppxWq&amrrants as specified ieageno{Irtsirucuone.
AddAitachnants I DeteleAgach VIeWAIIaCnfDeu
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Item#22.
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Conpreaslonal Disulctb OF.
'a Applicam 1-i l `b.PragraaVP+aject 1 !D
Allwh an addKmal list of Progr;vNP*ajcr3 GonIpU$siprral disbiel$if upeded.
MdAtiaahment aele4eAtlachrnent Wi Atlachrnenl 3
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19-Is Appolcmlon 5ubkeet to rtev6ew Hy State Onder Exeeutiue Order 12372 Proeeaa7
a.7fgs apprcatlon was mudemad8ble to the Stale under the Exemdlva-Order 12372 Process for reiAmv an
L] b.Program is subjwA 10 E.O.12372 bul rkn not been seleclecl by the Static for reL}5w.
® c.Program is not covared by E0, 12372.
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CERTWICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations,
the jurisdiction certifiesthat-
Affirmatively Vurttier Fair Housing--The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing-
Uniform Relocation Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation plan -- It will comply with the
acclulsition and relocation requirements of-the].Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,as amended,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)and implementing regulations at 49
C:FR Part 24_ It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs,
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 i nfluence 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 H edoral 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 Congnss,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant,loan,or oeoperative agreement, it will compiete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Farm 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 subawards at all tiers (including sub-contracts,subgran% and contracts under
grants,loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all submcipients 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 i zXdertaken with Community T7evQlopment Block
Gtam,HOME,Emergency SoIution.,! Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan,
Section 3--it will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968(12 U.S.0-
1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 C:FR Part €35.
. ak
Signkure of Auth ircd Official Date
ML�or
Title
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Spec Mc Community Development Block Grant Certitleations
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation-- It is in full compliance and fallowing a detailed citi7En participation plan that
satisfies the requirementsof24 CFR 91,105_
Co Development Flua --Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term cotntnunity development objectives that that have heen
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program (i.e., the development of
viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities, primarily
for persons of low and moderate income)and requirements of 24 CFR Farts 91 and 570_
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria;
1.Maximum Feasible Pnori!Y_ With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
funds,it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit law-and moderate-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or
Might_ The Action Plan may also include CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certlftes
are designed to meet other community development needs having particular urgency because
existing conditiom pose a seriogs and immediate threat to the health or w0fare of the commu pity,
and other financial resourccs are not available (see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of C',DBCi funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(&)} ,� 0 1 IO2D_ La period specified by the grantee 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]cast 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period.
i I 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 lour arid moderate income,
including any fee charged or assessment tnade 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 C;DBG 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.
In additiory,in the case of properties awned and occupied by moderate-income(not low-income)
families,art 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 exccssi ve 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 oi"such non-violent civil.rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
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Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with titt-E VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 TJS,C.2000d)and the>~air I loilsing Act(42
U.S.C.3601-36 19) and implementing regalaotions.
L&W-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.
Complinnce with Laws--It will compIy with applicable laws_
Auth zed 0 cial Date
Title
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCI-IONS CONCERNrNG LC>.EiFiYTNG CERMCAT[ON:
Lobbying Certification
Tlris certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Submission of this certific-atiori 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.
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pM8 Approver No,0348-0042
ASSURANCES-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS
F5ubllc reporting burden far this aoile,cJcn of inMrmEkUon is estimated to average 15 minurlea per responsa, inctuuing tlme for reviewing
Instpictions, searching exieling data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed,and ownpleting and reulewing the collection of
information- Send comments regarding ire burden esiirna bo or any other Aspect of the collectlon of Infomtatlon, including allKeations far
reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Rudget,Paperwork Raduetion Prcgoct(034&0442),Washington,DC 205413-
PLI=ASE p0 NET RETURN YOUR CDMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDG LT.
SFND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE; Canaln of these assurances may not he, applicable, to your protect or program, tf you have quBaticrns, please contact tho
Awarding Agency. Further, certain raderal asslalance awarding agencies may require applicants to cerllfy to addltloml
assuranaaa-If such is thL%casi§,you will ba nodf]ed.
As the duly authorized representatisre of Ilse,applirarrL I certlify tlxat the applicant;
t. Has the legal authorlly to apply for Federal assiOanea, 8. Willi! wnply *th His InUrgovarnmontal Personnel Act
and the Instittillonal, managerial and ilrnandel capabllfty of 1t17(1(42 U-S.C.�§472F�-4763)relating to prescribed
(Including funds au�icient io pay tho nom-FedVal share srandnrds for meat systems for programs sanded
of prgect cow#) to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations spe,cined in
marlagemerrt and ownplation of the project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards far a Merit System of
this applicatlon. Personnel Administration{6 C-F-R-840,Subpart F).
2. WIN give the awarding sgency,the Comptroller General 9. Wirt comply with the Lead-Based Paint Paiiswwing
of the United States and, it appmpriata, the State, Prevention Act (42 U.S.C, §§QO1 et seq.) which
through any autharizad represerntAvo, access to and prnhlblts the use of lead-based paint in construction cr
the righl be examine a1I records. books, papers, or rehabllllatkk n of residence structures.
documents related to the assistance;and win estahlii-.h
a proper aomunling system in accordance with 10. Wil comply wilh ail Fabaral statutes relating to non-
generally accepted accounting staredards or agency d isarlminaticn. These Include but ate riot Iimlled lv: (a)
directive, Titla VI of the C 4 Rights Act of 1964 (P.r.- a-�52)
which prohlb is discrlmina#Ion on the bask of race,
3- Will riot clisposs of, modlfy the use of, or change the calar of national origin; (b) Tdle, IX of the Pducallon
farms of the real property title, or other intiarest In tho Amandmenti-i of 1972,as amended(20 U.3,C, %1681
slte and facilities without pBrmirriDn and Instructions 1683, And i685-1659), Which prohiblts discrimination
from the awarding agency. 1^AII record the Federal on trio basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the
interest in the bua of real proponyr In accordance with Rehabllltatlon Act of 1073, as amended (29 U.3-C-
awarding agency dlrwtfms and will include a covenant §794), which prohiblla discrimination on the, basls of
In tha title of real property aquired in whole ar in part handicaps; (d) the Age DiscrimirLatlon Act of 1975, as
Ah Federal assistance funds to assure non- amended (42 U-S.C. z 6101-fi147), which prohibits
discrimination during the uaeful 0a of the project. discl5minalfon on the basis of age;(e)the dn,g Abuse
Office and Troatalent Avt of 1872 (P-L. 92-2555), ag
4. Will comply with thi§ requirements of the assistance amended,relating to nvndismiminanan on rare basis of
swerdin g agency with regard to the drafting, review end drug abuse; (f)the Garnpreherrslve Atcohol Abuse and
approval of construction plans and specificaliorrs. Alc-oholism Prev nlicn, treatment and RehabltRadon
Act of 1970 (P.L- 91-616), as amended, relallmj to
5. WIII provide and maintain ccmperent and adequate nondiscriiminatlon on the basis of alcohol abuse oT
engineering aupervislolt at the constructlon site to alcohollsm; (g) �§623 and 527 of the Public H6etth
ensure that the onmplete work ocnfarma with the 9ervlce Aol of 1(J12(42 LI.s-C.§§291)dd 3 and 2K ea
approved plans and speafcations and wlrl furnish 3), as amended, relating to oorrfidantlallty of aaoohol
progress reports and auch other infprrnaticrn as may be and drug abuse patient records; (h) Tltle VII1 of the
required by the assi2stance awarding agency or SWo. Ci,ril Rights Act of 1068(42 U.S-C-%3601 et seq.),as
ametdi§d, relating to nondlscrlmInartion in the wile,
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicat)Ie rental or financing of hqusing; (F) any other
time frarne aftor receipt of approva3 of the awarding ncndiscrimirladw provisions In the spedflc statut (s)
agency. under which eppticafian for Federal assistance Is being
made; antl, 0) the requlromants of any other
7. WII4 establlsh seieguards to prohibit emp"@s from nondisc rnknatlon statutes) which may apply to the
u9irrg (heir positions for a purpose that oorslitute or appllcallon,
presmts the appearance of personal or orcjanize&nnl
conflict of Interest,or personal gain-
slbnoanl Form 42.40 iftev.7-971
Prevlourt Editlem tlsabne Autho fixed for Local Reproduction Preasrlbcd by OMB ClrCulxr A.-1 a2
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11, Will pimply, or has already complied, with the National Environmental MIcy Art of 1969 (F.L. 91-
requiremanls of Titles II and tll of the Uniform Ralocalfon 190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) natificatlon
Assistance and Real Pmperly Acquisition Palicisis Act of of vlolatlrtg facilitiea puremant to EO 11738; (c)
19710 (P,L, 914a46) which prpvide for fair and oquItable protection of wetlands pursuant to l=d 1199[r {d)
Ireat mint of persan5 displaced or whose property is evaluation of flood hazards In 13oodplalns In accordance
acquired ac a rasutt of Faderal and federally-asaisted with EO 11DIM, (e) assuranoa of project cormiwtnncy
programs- These requirements apply to all interesis in real with Irm approved State fnwnwgement programs
property aoqulrsd for project purposes regardless of developed under the Coastal Zane Management Act of
Federal participation in purchases- 1872 (16 U.3,C, MT451 of seq-Y (f) Owformity of
Federal actions ID state {Clean Air} Implementallon
12. Will comply with the providorw of the Fla"Act(6 U-S,C, Plana under Section 175(c) of the Clean Air Act of
�51501-1508 and 7324-732B) which limit the political 1955, as amendatl (42 U-S,C. §§7401 et seq.); (9)
ectivitias of ampioyees whose principal employment pratactiun of underground sources of drfnking water
activllles are funded In whole or in part with Federal funds. unbar the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P,L. 133-523J and, (h} protection of
13- Will cornply, a 3 applicable,vnth]ha provisions of the Davls- encda ngered species under the Endangered Spacles Act
Baron Act(49 U-s.C-§§2Ma 60 276a-7),the Copeland Act of 1973,as amended(PA-113-2105)-
(40 U.S.C. §27Dc and 19 U.S-C. §§874),and the Caltrart
Wwk Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. %'327- 16- Will comply with the W11d and Scenic Rivera Act of
333) regarding labor standards for Federally-assisted 1968 (16 U.S.C.§§1271 et seq-) related to protecting
construction subagreements, componerns or potential ccmPonents of iho national
wild and scanlQ Fivers 5yetem-
14- WII1 comply with Flood insurance purchase faqulrements of
Sertirn 11)2(a)of the Flood Disastmr Protecffon Act of 1973 17- Will assist tha awarding agency In assuring owplianog
(P.L_ 93-234) which mqulres reoipierts in a spevial Soad with Sadion 106 of the Nalional Historic Pmsmveiibn
hazard crud to pith ft;ilmte iii Li iv vikiwE,11 w1J to Hula)-Y-8 Act of 196G,ae amended(16 U.S-C. 5A70�, E4 11503
hood Insurance iF the total Drat of irssurabla construction (ldentlFlcEOun and proteckm of historic propsrlles} and
and acq uisbm Is$10,000 or morr}. the Archaeological and HlvmrJc PresmAtlon Act of
1974(16 U-S.C-§ 169a-1 at seq.).
5, Von comply with environmental standards whldl mwy be
presalbed pursuant to the fpilrming= (a) institution of 113- Will cause to be performed the required fnencial end
arwlronmental quality control measures under the compliance audits in avmrdanca with trie Sfrgle Audit
Act Amendments of I Boo and OMS Circular No.A-133,
'Audile of states, Lopl Governments, and felon-Profit
Organizatiurrs.'
19, Will comply with all apylicwtals requirements o1 all other
Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,arld polldes
governing thin program.
SIGNATURE Ott AUTAefEED CERTIFYING OFFICL4L TITLE
�- -- Mayor
APPLICANT ORGANIZATQN DATE 5u9Mf1-TED
City of Merwlan 7/24/19
SF-424d(Rau MT)gacfc
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CDBG-CV Funding
OMB Numb6r:4M-0004
Expifalion Date:121 1 1 2 022
AppllCBtion for Federal Aasl$tance Sr-4Z4
f.Type of Submieelon: "Z.Type of Fpplicamn: 'IF R"Islon.-salad*ggroprlalo luftgsI:
Pveapplicalion New
N Appllcall4n Conlinuation 'Oltaer lSpacify}:
❑CharigedfCurected Application Revision
'S.Date Received: 4.Applicant IdentlNer;
raa.Federal Entily tdenlirren 5b.Federal Award Idenlifoer.
B-19-MC-15-a90E
Slate Use Only:
8.date Received by Slats:F== T.SWWAppiratbDn lderdPlar:
S.APPLICANT INFOR MATION:
'g.Legal Nampo: city at meridian
'b-Employerfiexpsyer Identification Number(EIHMN1: "C.Organmonal DUNS:
82-644022 5 429 d 513 67t}Od}Q
d.Addreea:
"5lmail, 3] S, AmAdWAY Ave.
Sbeet2: - -- -
"Clry: eridian
CoimtylP9r®h:
Slate; In; Idaho
ProvinCe:
'Caunlry: USA, UNIT&G STATES
"Zip I Postal Code: 33546-251S
a.Organixatlpnal UnKt
Deparrrnent Nerve: Diftlon N9rne:
Community Development 800nomio Development
f_Name and eorrit Infonmition of person to be tenl*ctrd on matters iAvelving Chia application_
Prerv: Mrs. 'Fiv Name, Crystal
Wddle Nance:
'Last 14aMa: Campiy�l l
Suffix:
Tile: Community Development Program Coordinator
Orgsni!aiioriel AffnlaWn
City of Meridian
Telephone Number: 120&1 489_0575 Fax Number.
'Email: c--,Pbl l4meridiancity.org
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
•9.Typo of AppticaM 1,Select Applicant Typo:
. City or Township Qovetnaont
rYpa rit Applicant 2:Select Ap*wFit Type'
Type of Applicant 3:Seleet Appfimnt Type:
'O4har(soaeiry):
'I G.Nam&of Federal Agency_
ited Statea DOparGmant of Housing and Vrban Developeant
11.Cafal0g Of Federal OGmmlic Ase istance Number:
CFaA Titto:
'12.Funding Opportunity Number.
14.2Te
.TmW
ocWunaty Development Block Grant a}Ent itlement Grant
13_Competition IderttMitatlon Nutnb►r,
TrIF
14_Areas Affected by Prof&ct(Cilfae,Countres,Staiea,a#c.}:
Add Altachmeni delete Arrachmenl View Attachment
*16.descriptive Tltle of Apprlcaors Project:
Invest funds LD createlsustain suitable living ertrirunOMCS, expand affordable houaing
opportunities, eliminate sLum and blight, and administer Me'ridian's Coax Entitlement program_
Attach supparIing documanis as specified In aysnul instruclic m9.
Add Aftudin enbs Delete Attachmenis Vlgw Altaehrnenls
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
10.Congrosslonal DrStricts Of:
"a.Applicant I-i t: 'b.Programfih ig i-ID
h1W-h an sddilional list of Progra"Projecl Cangre98ional Dlsmcts if needed.
,odd Attachment fleleke Attachment View Mul-imont
17.Proposed Project:
'a.Start Date: 64{OY}20?0 `b_rand DaW 09}30f20aa
t f!.Estimated Fundbmg[S]=
a.Fedeml s99,106,40
h.Apickant 0.001
-c.Stale o_00
'd.Local o_ac
s.Other p_pp
r P"rarnmeome 0.00
'g.TOTAL 288,106.04
•19.Is Appkatfon subject to ReWwAr By State under Exeeuuve Order 12372 Process?
❑a.This appllcallen was made available to the State under the Exeoulive Order 12372 Process for revlew on .
❑b.Program Is subject to P.O.12372 bul has nook been gelecled by llte Stale far review,
c.Program is not covered by E,0.12372.
20.Is the Applicant Delinquent On Aryr Federal Debt? iIf"Y","vrovlde expltlnation in adachmmnt.)
Yes PA No
If'Yes',prgriide explanation and attach
Add Ailarfimprrt 17e1eLs f4USC#11rC611t 1 Vi9V1 Att2tf41riAn!
21_'By adgning this s pplhcstlan,t certify R1)to 21114 14tatmmerdm contained In the list of cerif otlorl#"and{2j that the statements
hamin irb true,template and accurate to the best of my Mnowtedge. I aIs*prow ide the requ irad amaurancea"end agree tq
corn ply wkth Any reSultin fr terms if I accept an award.1 ern aware Ihmt any false,llcfllipus,or fraudtrlertt statements or claims may
subject me to criminal,c lulu ar adm Inistrativo panalliss,1U.5.Code,Tille 218,Section 1001 y
Z-I AGREE
"The Hat of oertrica44ns and assurances,or an internet sire where VW mey obtain this IFst is opnteined in Inn annourKwem or avrI4
%edfc inatfuolians.
AutWxed Reprooentativo;
Prefer: tar. 'First Name: eobert
#diddle Name:
'Lasi Name: simison
Suffix:
'Tile: Mayor
'TetephoneNunwer: [299}ggg-4a3a FoxNLmber:
;EflMA raimisonameridianaity_org
'Signature aFAulhonzed Represenratwe: ,rt `dale ftried'
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CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated}plan regnilations,
the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Furthar F$ir Housing—The juris€lickion will affirmatively further fair housing.
Uniform Retaea#ian Act and Anti-displacement and Relocation plan— It will comply with the
acquisition and relocatign requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assisumce and Rcal Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970,m amended,(42 J.S.C.46014655)and implementing regnlatioM at 4
CFR Park 24. It has in effect and is following a rc;5i&mtial anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plats required under 24 CFR Part 42 in c,onn"tion with aBy awtivity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Black Grant or HQNIF,programs.
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
in lluencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency,a Member of Congres..,an
officer or employee of Congress,or an employee of a Mcrnbcr of Congms is 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 agrr rnrrrt;
2_ If any funds other than Federal appropriated hinds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, s Member of Congress}an
officer or employee ofCongress,or an employee of Member of Congress in Conn tiori with this
Federal contract,grant,loan,or cooperative agreement,it will complete and submiI Standard Form-LLL
"Disclosure Forrn to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3_ It will require that the language of paragraph I and 2 of this anti-lobbying cortification be iwluded in
the award documonts For all subawards at all tiers(including subcontracts,subgrants, and contracts sander
grams, loans, and cooperative agmements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disc low
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdictlon--Thc consolidated plan xs authorized under State and local taw(as applicable}
and the jurisdiction possesses tho legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeping funding,
in accordance with applicable HUD regulations_
(;insistency with plan --The houging activities to be undertaken with Community Development Block
Grant,HOME, Emergency Solutions Ctm,t,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS fronds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdicti!on's consolidated plan.
Section 3 --It wil l comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 (12 U_S.C.
1701 u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFlR-Part 115,
'g lure of Alurr Official Da e
Title
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Specific Community Develop meat Block Grant Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation—It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the roquiminents of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan--Its consolidated plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term commun ity development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the prir ary ohicetive of the CDB€1 program(i.e.,the development of
viable urban communities, by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily
for persons of low and moderate incamc)and requirements of24 17F.Parts 91 and 570.
Falloww-ing a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan Ural has been appruved by HUD.
Use of Fund-s--It has complied with the fallowing criteria;
1. Maximurrr .ea�5'ble.Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG
Funds,it hay developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which
benefit low-and modcmte-income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of shunts or
blight_ Thu Action Plan may also include CDRG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies
are designed to meet other community development needs having 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(see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The gate use o CQBG funds, including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program years) OR [a period specified by the grantee of one,
two,or three specific consei;utive program yearn-1,shal l principally benefit persons of law and
moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 perccnt of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the dusignatui period_
3. Specia I Assessments_ It wil I nut attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements
assisted with CDBG funds,including Section 108 loan guarant,Exd funds,by assessing any
amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate incorne,
including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition afobtaining access to such public
improvements.
Huwever,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,
In addition,in the case of properties awned and occupied by moderate-incorrtc(not Ivw-incUMC)
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 assesgnent_
Excessive Force-- It has adopted and is cnfowing:
I. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force bylaw enforcement agencies within its
jaristlicticm against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights deriwnstrations; and
2. A policy of enf&eing applicable State and I oval laws against physically barring entrance to or
exit from a facility or location which iY,the subj ect of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations
within its jurisdiction.
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Compliance with Anti-discrimination laws--The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title V I of the CiviI Rights Act of 1964(42 U.S.C.2000d)and the lair Housing Act(42
U .C. 3601-3619)and implementing regulations,
Lead-Based Paint-- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Pail 35, Subparts A, B,a,K and R_
C'ompliancc with Laws-- It will comply with applicable laws.
S&Mkure of A ri ed Official lfate
�Acw.o Y-
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OPTIONAL Commanity Development Blork Grant C'ertificadon
5ubmi t the following certification only when one or snore of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community developrmn#needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c);
The grantc hmby certifies that the Annual Pian includes one or more:�ppCi f tally idcntified CDBG-
assistcd activities which are designed to meet other commmnity development needs having particular
urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and inunediate threat to the health or weltare of the
community and other finamial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Si to of Au OFT Official
Title
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYINQ CERTIFICATION.
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material rcprcsqntaticPn of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction
was made or entered into. Subrnissim of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this
transaction imposed by suction 1352,title 31, U,S, Code. Any person who fails to file the required
certification shall be subjort to a civil ponaity of not less than $10,000 and not more than S 100,000 for
each such failure.
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ASSURANCES-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS QMB Number,4040-NO9
Expiration Date,OV2812022
Public reporting burden for th is collection of information is estimaled to average 15 minutes per response,mcluding time for reviewing
insiruelions,searching existing data sources,gathering and maintaining the data needed,and completing and reviewing the collection of
Inforynnhun.Send oamnhents regarding the burden sstimale or any paler aspect of this collection of information,including suggestions for
reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget,Paperwork Reduction Project(034"042),Washington.DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program.If you have questions,please contact the
Awarding"ricy.Further,Certalrt Federal assistance awarding agencies may require appticwtts to Certify to additional
assurances.If such is the case,you will#e notified.
As the duly authorized represenlative of the applicant.I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. WR comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
and the institutional,managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U_S.C.§§4728.4763)retating to prescribed
(including funds sufficient to pay the nori Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded
of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations epeclfied In
management and completion of project descxlbed in Appendix A of OPWa Standards for a Me rd System of
this application. Personnel Administration(5 O.F.R.900,Subpart F).
2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paifht Poison ing
of the United States and,if appropriate,the Slate, Prevention Act(d2 U.S.C-W801 of seq.}which
the right tD examine all records,hooks,papers,or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
documents related to the assiaianne:arid will establish rehabilitation of reeidemh a st+u{(fres.
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted recounting standards-or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
directives- disarifntrhation.These include but are not limited to;(a)
Title Vl of Uhe Crvil.Rights Act of 1964(P_L 88-352)
3. Mil€not dispose of,modify the use of,or change the which prohibits discriminaWn on the basis of race,
terms of the real property title or other interest m the Color or national Origin;(b)Title IX of the EduCalion
We and facilities wdhout permission and instructions Amendments of 1072,as amended(20 U.S.C-§§1681
from the awarding agency.Wf11 record the Federal 1683,and 1885-1$t36),which prohibits discriminaflon
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant an the basis of sex;(c)Section 504 of the
in the litle of tea I properly acquired in whole or in part Rehabiti(atlon Act of 1973,as amended(29)U_S.C.
with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794).which proh€bits d iscrimimation on the basis of
discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps;(d)the Age Ciscrimination Act of 1975,as
4. Ml€comply with the requirements pf the assistance amended(42 U.S.C.§§8 101-6107),which prohlbits
awarding agency with regard to the drafting,review and dlsorirnination on the basis of age,(0)11`1e Drug Abuse
approval of conslruolion plans and specifloations. Office and Tresiment Act of 1972(f3.L 92.265),as
amended relating to nondiscrimira�tlon on the basis of
5. hilt provide and maintain Competent and adequate drug abuse;(1)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
engineering supervision at the Consiructlon slle to Alcoholism Prevenllon,Treaiment and Rehabilitabon
ensure that the complete work conforms wfth tfte Act of 1970(P.L 91-616),as amended,relat€ng to
approved plans and specifications and wil I famish nondiscrimination Dn the basis of alcohol abuse or
progressive feports and such other information as may be aleahatism;(9)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health
required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C.§§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3),as amended,relating to camfidentiafdy of alcohol
6 Will inKate and Complete the vrork within the applicable and drug abuse patient records,{h)Title VI€1 of the
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rig his Act of 1968(42 U.S-C.%3601 et Seq.).as
amended,relating to nondiscrimination In the sale,
7_ Will establishlrei safeguards to prohibit at ccrmtes frarrr rental or financing of fiousing;(i)any other
using Their positions fora purpose that corgani tati or nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
conflicts the appearance of persona]or organizational under which application for Federal assistance is being
conflict of Interest,or personal Gain. made;and 0)the mquirerrients of any other
nondiscrimination stalue(s)which may apply to the
application.
Previous Edilion L15e4le Awhorized tar Lace)Reproduction Standard Form 424D(FWv_7-97)
Prescribad by OMB Cltcuiar A-102
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11. Will comply,Grhas already complied,with the Federal aclions to State(Clean Air)implementation
regvi iramen(s of Tiller 11 and III of the Uniform Relooekon Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of
Assistance and Raal Properly Acqulsl#Ion Policies Alt of 1955,as amended(42 U.S.C-07401 et seq.);(g)
1970(P.L.91.646)which provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drl0ing water
treatment of parsons displaced Or whose property is under the Safe Drinking vVaterAct of 1974,as
acquired as a result of Federal and federally-ass€sted amended(P.L.93-523);and,{h)protection of
programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973,as amended(P-L.93-205).
Federal participation in purchases-
t 6. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
12- Will campy wikh the provisions of the Watch Act(5 U,S.G 1968(16 U.S.C.§§1271 et m q-)related to protecting
§§1501.1508 and 7324.7328)which limit the pol€tical components of potential components of the national
acGwilies of employees whose principa I emp€oyment will and scenic rivers system.
activities are funded in whole or in pad with Federal funds,
17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring com plianca
13. 4wiil comply,as applicable,with the provisions of the❑avis- with Section 106 of ft National Hl kWIC Preservation
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C-§§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act
03
(40 U.S.C.§276c and 18 U.S.C.§874),and the Contract (Id of 1968,as amended(16 U.S.C.is pro EO s),an
Sono Flours and Safely Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- (he Archaeological
and protection of historic properties),and
the An;haeologlcai and Historic Preservation Act of
333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974(16 U.S.C.§Wga-1 at seq).
consiruotion subagreemenis-
18- Will cause to be performed the required financial and
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of compilar+ce audits in accordance with the Single Audit
Section 102{a)of the Flood❑isaster ProtectionAct of 1073 Act Amendments of 1996 and Cfy16 Circular No.A-133,
(P.L,93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States,Local Govemmenis,and Non-Profit
hazard area to participate in the program 2rrd 10 purchase
ladd Insurance if the total oast of insurable construclion Organizations.'
oa
and acquisition Is$10.000 ar more. 19_ M1411 comply with all applicable requirements of all other
15. III comply with environmental standards which may be Federal laws,executive orders,regulations,and ponces
governing this program,
prescribed pursuant to the following:(a)institution of
emrlronmentaI quality Oonti'd measures under the National 20- WilI comply with the requirements of Se-ction I06(g)of
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L.91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000,as
190)and Executive Order(EC)11514;(b)notifu abort amended(22 U.S-G.7104)which prohibits grant award
cif violating fall(ties pursuant to EO 11739,{o) reclpients or a sub-recipient from{1)Engaging in severe
protection of watlands pursuant to EO 11990;(d) forrn8 of tratfieking in persons during the period of lime
evaluation of flood hazards to floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial
with EQ 11988,(e)assurance of project consistency sex act du6n g the period of time that the award Is in
with the approved State management program effect or(3)Using to"d labor in the pefformanoe of the
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award Or Subawards under the award.
1972(16 U.S.C.g1451 et seq.);(#)conformity of
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
r Mayor
APPLICANT oR Ain --riO 1 DATE SU!11€TTE
City of Haridian
SF-424❑{Rev.7-97)Back
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CDBG-CV Funding 2nd Amendment
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OMB Number:4040-0004
Expiration Date:12/31/2022
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
1
*1.Type of Submission: *2.Type of Application: *If Revision,select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication New
®Application ®Continuation *Other(Specify): 1
Changed/Corrected Application Revision
i
*3.Date Received: 4.Applicant Identifier:
I
5a.Federal Entity Identifier: 5b.Federal Award Identifier:
B-19-MC-16-0006
State Use Only:
6.Date Received by State:1 7.State Application Identifier:
8.APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a.Legal Name: City of Meridian
*b.Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number(EIN/TIN): *c.Organizational DUNS:
82-6000225 OF284513670000
d.Addres;s:
*Street1: 33 E. Broadway Ave.
Street2:
*City: Meridian
County/Parish:
*State: ID: Idaho
Province:
*Country: USA: UNITED STATES
*Zip/Postal Code: 83642-2619
e.Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Community Development Economic Development
f.Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Mrs *First Name: Crystal
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Campbell
Suffix:
Title: Community Development Program Coordinator
Organizational Affiliation:
City of Meridian
*Telephone Number: (208) 489-0575 Fax Number:
*Email: ccampbell@meridiancity.org
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*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:
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
11.Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
*F-
12.Funding Opportunity Number:
14.218
*Title:
Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grant
13.Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14.Areas Affected by Project(Cities,Counties,States,etc.):
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
*15.Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Invest funds to create/sustain suitable living environments, expand affordable housing
opportunities, eliminate slum and blight, and administer Meridian's CDBG Program.
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.
Add Attachments Delete Attachments I View Attachments
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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
16.Congressional Districts Of:
*a.Applicant 1-ID "b.Program/Project 1-ID
Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
17.Proposed Project:
*a.Start Date: 04/O1/2020 *b.End Date: 03/31/2023
18.Estimated Funding($):
*a.Federal 542,303.00
*b.Applicant 0.00
*c.State 0.001
*d.Local 0.00
*e.Other 0.001
*f. Program Income 0.00
*g.TOTAL 542,303.00
*19.Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
1-1 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 in attachment.)
❑Yes ®No
If"Yes",provide explanation and attach
Add Attachment Delete Attachment View Attachment
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: Mr. *First Name: Robert
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Simison
Suffix:
*Title: Mayor
*Telephone Number: (208) 888-4433 Fax Number:
*Email: rsimison@meridiancity.org
Fignature of Authorized Representative: *Date Signed:
/A-N4)E,'A--
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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.
Uniform Relocation Act and 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,(42 U.S.C.4601-4655)and implementing regulations at 49
CFR Part 24. It has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance
plan required under 24 CFR Part 42 in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
Community Development Block Grant or HOME programs.
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 subawards 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 Community Development Block
Grant,HOME,Emergency Solutions Grant,and Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS funds are
consistent with the strategic plan in the jurisdiction's consolidated plan.
Section 3--It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C.
1701u)and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
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Specific Community Development Block Grant 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 plan identifies community development and housing
needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that that have been
developed in accordance with the primary objective of the CDBG program(i.e.,the development of
viable urban communities,by providing decent housing and expanding economic opportunities,primarily
for persons of low and moderate income) and requirements of 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570.
Following a Plan--It is following a current consolidated plan 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 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 CDBG-assisted activities which the grantee certifies
are designed to meet other community development needs having 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(see Optional CDBG Certification).
2. Overall Benefit. The aggre ate use of CDBG funds,including Section 108 guaranteed loans,
during program year(s) 20 k nk0l,1OW [a period specified by the grantee 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.
In addition,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.
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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 U.S.C. 2000d)and the Fair Housing Act(42
U.S.C. 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.
Si e of Aut orize Official Date
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OPTIONAL Community Development Block Grant Certification
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed
to meet other community development needs having particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR
570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-
assisted activities which are designed to meet other community development needs having 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 to meet such needs.
" 3
i ure of hor' ed Official Date
E W�,�I v
Title
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING CERTIFICATION:
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.
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ASSURANCES - CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS OMB Number:4040-0009
Expiration Date:02/28/2022
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions,searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of
information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for
reducing this burden,to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project(0348-0042),Washington, DC 20503.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.
NOTE: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the
Awarding Agency. Further, certain Federal assistance awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional
assurances. If such is the case,you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant:, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, 8. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act
and the institutional, managerial and financial capability of 1970(42 U.S.C. §§4728-4763)relating to prescribed
(including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share standards of merit systems for programs funded
of project costs)to ensure proper planning, under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in
management and completion of project described in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of
this application. Personnel Administration(5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
2. Will give the awarding agency,the Comptroller General 9. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning
of the United States and, if appropriate,the State, Prevention Act(42 U.S.C. §§4801 et seq.)which
the right to examine all records, books, papers, or prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or
documents related to the assistance; and will establish rehabilitation of residence structures.
a proper accounting system in accordance with
generally accepted accounting standards or agency 10. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to non-
directives. discrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a)
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964(P.L. 88-352)
3. Will not dispose of, modify the use of, or change the which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race,
terms of the real property title or other interest in the color or national origin; (b)Title IX of the Education
site and facilities without permission and instructions Amendments of 1972, as amended(20 U.S.C. §§1681
from the awarding agency.Will record the Federal 1683, and 1685-1686),which prohibits discrimination
awarding agency directives and will include a covenant on the basis of sex; (c)Section 504 of the
in the title of real property acquired in whole or in part Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29)U.S.C.
with Federal assistance funds to assure non- §794),which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
discrimination during the useful life of the project. handicaps; (d)the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as
4. Will comply with the requirements of the assistance amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101-6107),which prohibits
awarding agency with regard to the drafting, review and discrimination on the basis of age; (e)the Drug Abuse
approval of construction plans and specifications. Office and Treatment Act of 1972(P.L. 92-255), as
amended relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
5. Will provide and maintain competent and adequate drug abuse; (f)the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and
engineering supervision at the construction site to Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
ensure that the complete work conforms with the Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to
approved plans and specifications and will furnish nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or
progressive reports and such other information as may be alcoholism; (g)§§523 and 527 of the Public Health
required by the assistance awarding agency or State. Service Act of 1912(42 U.S.C. §§290 dd-3 and 290 ee
3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol
6. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable and drug abuse patient records; (h)Title VIII of the
time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency. Civil Rights Act of 1968(42 U.S.C. §§3601 et seq.), as
7. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale,
using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or rental or financing of housing; (i)any other
presents the appearance of personal or organizational nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statue(s)
under which application for Federal assistance is being
conflict of interest, or personal gain. made; and 0)the requirements of any other
nondiscrimination statue(s)which may apply to the
application.
Previous Edition Usable Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form 424D(Rev.7-97)
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
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11. Will comply, or has already complied,with the Federal actions to State(Clean Air)implementation
requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Plans under Section 176(c)of the Clean Air Act of
Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1955, as amended(42 U.S.C.§§7401 et seq.); (g)
1970(P.L. 91-646)which provide for fair and equitable protection of underground sources of drinking water
treatment of persons displaced or whose property is under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974,as
acquired as a result of Federal and federally-assisted amended(P.L.93-523); and, (h)protection of
programs.These requirements apply to all interests in real endangered species under the Endangered Species
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Act of 1973, as amended(P.L.93-205).
Federal participation in purchases.
12. Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act(5 U.S.C. 16. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of
1968(16 U.S.C. §§1271 et seq.)related to protecting
§§1501-1508 and 7324-7328)which limit the political components or potential components of the national
activities of employees whose principal employment wild and scenic rivers system.
activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
13. Will comply, as applicable,with the provisions of the Davis- 17. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance
with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation
Bacon Act(40 U.S.C. §§276a to 276a-7),the Copeland Act Act of 1966,as amended(16 U.S.C. §470), EO 11593
(40 U.S.C.§276c and 18 U.S.C. §874), and the Contract (identification and protection of historic properties), and
Work Hours and Safety Standards Act(40 U.S.C.§§327- the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of
333)regarding labor standards for federally-assisted 1974 Archaeological
U.S.C. al and i et seq).
construction subagreements.
18. Will cause to be performed the required financial and
14. Will comply with flood insurance purchase requirements of Audit
compliance audits in accordance with the Single
Section 102(a)of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular Single
No.Audit
(P.L.93-234)which requires recipients in a special flood "Audits of States, Local Governments,and Non-Profit
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase Organizations."
flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction
and acquisition is$10,000 or more. 19. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other
15. Will comply with environmental standards which may be Federal laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies
prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)institution of
governing this program.
environmental quality control measures under the National 20. Will comply with the requirements of Section 106(g)of
Environmental Policy Act of 1969(P.L. 91- the Trafficking Victims Protection Act(TVPA)of 2000,as
190)and Executive Order(EO) 11514; (b)notification amended(22 U.S.C.7104)which prohibits grant award
of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) recipients or a sub-recipient from(1)Engaging in severe
protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) forms of trafficking in persons during the period of time
evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance that the award is in effect(2)Procuring a commercial
with EO 11988; (e)assurance of project consistency sex act during the period of time that the award is in
with the approved State management program effect or(3)Using forced labor in the performance of the
developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of award or subawards under the award.
1972(16 U.S.C. §§1451 et seq.); (f)conformity of
SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL TITLE
Mayor
APPL CANT ORGANIZ TION DATE SUBMITTED
City of Meridian
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