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2022-06-28 Work Session CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION City Council Chambers, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 4:30 PM Minutes ROLL CALL ATTENDANCE PRESENT Councilwoman Liz Strader Councilman Joe Borton Councilman Treg Bernt Councilwoman Jessica Perreault Councilman Luke Cavener Councilman Brad Hoaglun Mayor Robert E. Simison ADOPTION OF AGENDA Adopted CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\] Approved Motion to approve made by Councilman Hoaglun, Seconded by Councilman Borton. Voting Yea: Councilwoman Strader, Councilman Bernt, Councilwoman Perreault, Councilman Cavener, Councilman Borton, Councilman Hoaglun 1. Approve Minutes of the June 14, 2022 City Council Work Session 2. Approve Minutes of the June 14, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting 3. Final Plat for Vertex Subdivision No. 1 (FP-2022-0015) by Brighton Development, Inc., Located on Parcel #S1405120902, south of E. Lake Hazel Rd., between S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd. 4. Final Plat for Vertex Subdivision No. 2 (FP-2022-0016) by Brighton Development, Located on Parcel #S1405120902, south of E. Lake Hazel Rd., between S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd. 5. Lavender Heights Subdivision No. 3 Pedestrian Pathway Easement No. 1 6. Quartet Northeast Subdivision No. 1 Pedestrian Pathway Easement 7. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Ten Mile and McMillan (H-2022-0011) by Anne Kunkel, Varin Thomas, LLC., Located at the Northeast Corner of N. Ten Mile Rd. and W. McMillan Rd., Encompassing Nine (9) Parcels 8. Approve Award of Contract for State Highway 16 Water Main Replacements to Titan Technologies, Inc. for the Not-To-Exceed amount of $912,426.00 9. Memorandum of Agreement between Idaho Pubic Television and the Meridian Fire Department Regarding 360 Virtual Reality Video 10. Task Order for Mural Installation by Key Detail at unBound Library 11. Resolution No. 22-2332: A Resolution Vacating a Utility Easement Over and Across a Portion of Lots 8 and 9 of Heppers Acre Subdivision, Located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho; and Providing an Effective Date 12. Resolution 22-2333: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Meridian Accepting Student Artwork for Traffic Box Art Installation; and Providing an Effective Date 13. Resolution No. 22-2334: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian to Amend the Future Land Use Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and Providing an Effective Date 14. City of Meridian Financial Report - May 2022 ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA \[Action Item\] DEPARTMENT / COMMISSION REPORTS \[Action Item\] 15. Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC) Program Updates 16. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan 17. Mayors Office: Biannual Strategic Plan Update (Continued to a future meeting) 18. Mayor's Office: Neighborhood Grants Program Update ADJOURNMENT 5:50 pm Meridian City Council Work Session June 28, 2022. A Meeting of the Meridian City Council was called to order at 4:50 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2022, by Mayor Robert Simison. Members Present: Robert Simison, Joe Borton, Luke Cavener, Treg Bernt, Jessica Perreault, Brad Hoaglun and Liz Strader. Also present: Chris Johnson, Bill Nary, Crystal Campbell, Brandon Frasier, Joe Bongiorno and Dean Willis. ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE Liz Strader _X_ Joe Borton _X_ Brad Hoaglun _X_Treg Bernt X Jessica Perreault _X_ Luke Cavener X_ Mayor Robert E. Simison Simison: Council, we will call the meeting to order. For the record it is June 28, 2022, at 4:50 p.m. We will begin this afternoon's work session with roll call attendance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Simison: First item up is adoption of the agenda. Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, there are no changes to the agenda, so I move adoption of the agenda as published. Borton: Second. Simison: Have a motion and a second to adopt the agenda as published. Is there any discussion? If not, all in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it and the agenda is adopted. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item] 1. Approve Minutes of the June 14, 2022 City Council Work Session 2. Approve Minutes of the June 14, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting 3. Final Plat for Vertex Subdivision No. 1 (FP-2022-0015) by Brighton Development, Inc., Located on Parcel #S1405120902, south of E. Lake Hazel Rd., between S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd. Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 2 of 20 4. Final Plat for Vertex Subdivision No. 2 (FP-2022-0016) by Brighton Development, Located on Parcel #S1405120902, south of E. Lake Hazel Rd., between S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd. 5. Lavender Heights Subdivision No. 3 Pedestrian Pathway Easement No. 1 6. Quartet Northeast Subdivision No. 1 Pedestrian Pathway Easement 7. Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Ten Mile and McMillan (H- 2022-0011) by Anne Kunkel, Varin Thomas, LLC., Located at the Northeast Corner of N. Ten Mile Rd. and W. McMillan Rd., Encompassing Nine (9) Parcels 8. Approve Award of Contract for State Highway 16 Water Main Replacements to Titan Technologies, Inc. for the Not-To-Exceed amount of $912,426.00 9. Memorandum of Agreement between Idaho Pubic Television and the Meridian Fire Department Regarding 360 Virtual Reality Video 10. Task Order for Mural Installation by Key Detail at unBound Library 11. Resolution No. 22-2332: A Resolution Vacating a Utility Easement Over and Across a Portion of Lots 8 and 9 of Heppers Acre Subdivision, Located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho; and Providing an Effective Date 12. Resolution 22-2333: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Meridian Accepting Student Artwork for Traffic Box Art Installation; and Providing an Effective Date 13. Resolution No. 22-2334: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian to Amend the Future Land Use Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and Providing an Effective Date 14. City of Meridian Financial Report - May 2022 Simison: Next up is the Consent Agenda. Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Hoaglun. Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 3 of 20 Hoaglun: I move approval of the Consent Agenda and for the Mayor to sign and Clerk to attest. Borton: Second. Simison: I have a motion and a second to approve the Consent Agenda. Is there any discussion? If not, all in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay. The ayes have it and the Consent Agenda is agreed to. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. ITEMS MOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA [Action Item] Simison: There are no items moved from the Consent Agenda. DEPARTMENT / COMMISSION REPORTS [Action Item] 15. Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission (MYAC) Program Updates Simison: So, we will go into our Department/Commission Reports. First item up is Item 15, which is the Mayor's Youth Advisory Commission program update and I will turn it over to Sahand for introductions. Rahbar: Mr. Mayor, City Council Members, thank you as always for having us here to talk to you a little bit about our Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. So, MYAC is currently on hiatus for the summer. Their last meeting was in the month of May and as such I thought it would be appropriate, since we have concluded the 2021 to 2022 school year, to offer a brief retrospective with some facts and figures about our MYAC cohort over the past school year and, then, I will welcome the two MYAC student leaders who are here to tell you a little bit more about what they have been up to over the past couple of months. Between September 2021 and May 2022 MYAC held 14 general council meetings. Each one of those was carefully planned and executed by the student leaders, who make up the MYAC executive council. Fifty-five students from 13 different schools in our area attended at least one of those meetings and the average attendance at any given meeting was about 23 students. During these months that they met the MYAC'ers in aggregate devoted about 944 hours to MYAC pursuits. That's not just meetings, that's service projects that they participate in, like the walk to end Alzheimer's, handing out voter registration information at trunk or treat. Also service projects that they themselves plan and operate, like the Meridian Senior Center prom that they will talk to about in just a moment. Just last week six of our MYAC executive council members attended the AIC youth conference at the Boise Center and they will share a little bit more about that experience in detail with you when they come up here. But I wanted to highlight as their chaperone and as their advisor during that event how much I was struck continually by how thoughtful, considerate, tactful and friendly each and every one of them was during each and every activity that occurred to each and every day of that conference, whether they were among their peers, among the AIC staff or among city leaders from all across Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 4 of 20 our state, the MYAC students did an excellent job serving as ambassadors for the City of Meridian and I'm personally very grateful to know that the future is in their hands. So, without taking up too much more of your time, I will welcome Hoyoon and Katelyn to introduce themselves and talk to you a little bit more about MYAC's recent activities. Simison: Thank you, Sahand. Holdeman: Hello. I am Katelyn Holdeman. I am going into 11th grade next year and I will be the vice-chair of MYAC next year and, yeah, your turn. Song: My name is Hoyoon Song. I'm also a rising junior going into Bishop Kelly High School and I am the vice-chair of Government Affairs. Holdeman: All right. And I will be going into Compass. Sorry to not mention that. Anyway, so we will be going over the months of May and June. First off is community service. We helped plan a senior prom that took place May 21 st. Here are a few photos. As you can see we helped plan, decorate for it and volunteered at the senior prom, which was red carpet themed and this gave our general council members an opportunity to gain event planning and leadership skills as we, you know, interacted with the seniors and made sure the event ran really smooth. And, then, we had the Meridian mindset event on May 23rd. We participated in chalk art and we hosted it alongside the Meridian SeniorAdvisory Board and we featured five speakers to talk about mental health and kind of how that works with the City of Meridian and City Hall was filled with booths of mental health oriented groups and after listening to the speakers we spearheaded an outdoor chalk event to write uplifting messages and, then, took a group photo and just really tried to promote the idea of mental health and care in the city. Song: So, after one of our general council meetings we had Audrey Draper, who was a music therapist, come over and really talk about mental health, as Katelyn mentioned before, and it was a very interactive and fun way to really highlight the things you could do for mental health in our community. Holdeman: As for other events, we had the MYAC end of year party. Song: Yeah. So, the MYAC end of the year party was in place for our last general council meeting and it was just a great way for us to take a look back at all of the significant things that we did and one of the highlights of that end of the year party was our MYAC superlatives where we decided to note some exemplary members of our council, not just on the executive council, but also in the general council as well. Categories included most likely to be the next mayor of Meridian. Most interactive with guest speakers. And most engaged in government affairs. Et cetera. Et cetera. Holdeman: And, then, going on to AIC, which Sahand mentioned before as he introduced us, it ran from the 21 st to the 24th of this month and as he said six of our executive council members stayed at the BSU dorms to attend the AIC conference at the Boise Center. So, while they were there they participated in leadership development seminars, interacted Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 5 of 20 with local government, and completed a community service project. Just really -- as we said, like we bonded as MYAC members ourselves and, you know, got to see how our efforts were similar and different and see how we could improve upon our own MYAC endeavors. Song: So, on our first day of--of AIC --the two days were actually separated into different -- I guess you could call highlight skills. So, for example, the first day was mainly focused on the revitalization of a fictional town of Yorktown and we were actually able to learn a lot about how much work goes into city planning and like city revitalization and five of our members actually won third place overall compared to all the groups. So, even though it was a challenge it was very well earned, well worth the award. On our second day we worked with the Boise Rescue Mission with many many opportunities. I, myself, was part of helping sort out and -- helping sort out and put items for the Ukrainian refugees for a shelter that the Boise Rescue Mission has and just really -- it was a terrific experience through AIC, followed by Mad City Money, which is kind of like a budget planning thing. Like I mentioned, if the first day was about city revitalization, the second day was about budgeting and it was -- those two events were just such an interactive and fun way for us to learn about some of these topics and at the end we were at the AIC gala event where we were able to hear about other city's achievements as well and the whole AIC experience was such a great way for us to learn about what other MYAC was doing, but also what we ourselves were pretty good at. So, it was just a tremendous experience to interact with different MYAC'ers and the state. Holdeman: Okay. So, as for -- as for upcoming events we have in July -- undetermined so far. But we have a get together with the executive council to discuss our roles, leadership, and what the upcoming year will look like. Usually we will put together a calendar of some sort, go over everyone's new roles for -- especially the new members. So, that will be held in July and, then, the 29th of August we will have our MYAC kickoff to bring everything back and start the new year and so we will have a prospective MYAC'ers, high school students and their parents invited to learn more about MYAC and get involved and, then, finally, in September for upcoming events we have the Treasure Valley Youth Safety Summit, which is an annual event that we put on where we as MYAC help plan events which aim to educate students on all things safety. In conclusion that's our upcoming events and everything we did in May and June. Thank you. Song: Thank you so much for your time. Simison: Thank you, Katelyn. Hoyoon. Is there any -- Council, any questions? Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Perreault. Perreault: I don't have a question. I just want to say how thankful I am for your involvement--for all of the involvement of the students and what an awesome opportunity this is to pave your way for the future. I was involved in an organization called Close Up Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 6 of 20 when I was in high school, very similar to this, and it made a big difference for me in my college career, so -- and I'm super happy you guys got to go to AIC and be involved and meet other leaders from other cities and see kind of how things work. So, that's pretty cool. Holdeman: Thank you. Song: Thank you. Borton: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Borton. Borton: Two things. One, we do a lot of work at the Senior Center and I cannot overstate how big of a deal that senior prom is. That is -- and you probably already got that sense. It is -- it's such a magical, wonderful thing you do. So, bless you for that and all the other work. It's fantastic. The question is which of the two of you got voted most likely to be mayor? Holdeman: It was neither of us. Borton: What? Holdeman: Unfortunately. I think it was one of our leading members who recently graduated -- Borton: Okay. Holdeman: -- and is going to college. Hoaglun: Great -- great presentation. Bernt: What about Council President? Simison: And -- Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: -- I wish you the best this summer to enjoy yourselves and -- and take some down time. Holdeman: Thank you. 16. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022- 2026 Consolidated Plan Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 7 of 20 Simison: Thank you. Next item up is Item 16, Community Development Block Grant CDBG program year 2022-2026 consolidated plan. Good evening, Crystal. Campbell: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, Members of the Council. I have a presentation that's coming up. I'm here to talk to you today about our consolidated plan. It's out for public comment, so we just wanted to give you guys an update on where we are at with it and we have resource consultants who we have contracted with. This is Heather and Elizabeth and they will be giving the bulk of the presentation as far as the con plan goes. So, we are going to go through the purpose of the con plan and, then, some assessments and analysis to -- that help them get to the decisions of what the priorities and five year goals were and, then, they are also going to be discussing some recommendations for our citizen participation plan and, then, I'm going to come back up to present our action plan for the upcoming year. So, with that I will turn it over to them. McNannay: Great. Thank you, Crystal. I am Elizabeth McNannay with Resource Consultants. And Heather Laird is here with me. I am actually doing this portion of our presentation and Heather will answer all of your questions, so -- so, the purpose -- the purpose of the consolidated plan -- and it's a required plan. It must be completed every three to five years by every entitlement city or county and the purpose of the plan is -- it's a planning document, built on a participatory process of stakeholders and public engagement. So, really about engaging the needs of the community from those with lived experience and those providing services to the most vulnerable in the City of Meridian. It's the submission for federal funds under HUD's formula grant program. So, it's a required submission in order to receive the funds that have been awarded to the City of Meridian. It outlines the strategy to be followed and carried out in the plan over the next five years and it's a management tool. It allows you to assess performance, measure success, and to set the course for future plans, because you learn from each plan along the way what works and what doesn't and parts of the consolidated plan are the housing needs assessment and housing market analysis. I don't think this will come as a surprise to any of you, but one of the biggest challenges in Meridian is housing affordability and especially for those at the low end of the wage scale. In 2016 to 2020 -- and I apologize we don't have better data, but this is how it works. In 2016 to 2020 6.5 percent of people in Meridian lived in poverty, 6.8 percent of the -- of the population under 18 lived in poverty, and 4.9 percent of the population over 65 lived in poverty. 3.7 percent of people had an annual -- household annual of 10,000 or less. 3.7. Nine percent had a household income above 200,000 dollars. This also will likely come as no surprise to any of you. In 2021 the housing market--the cost increased by 26 percent. This was preceded by 15 percent in 2020 and 13 percent in each of 2018 and 2019 years. So, a significant amount of cost pressure is in the housing market right now. Who does this affect primarily? It affects low and moderate income residents of Meridian. The good news, I guess, is that -- is that -- and the good news is that 25 percent of all new home construction between 2015 and 2021 in the Treasure Valley in the metropolitan housing market was built in Meridian. Thirty-three percent of apartment construction in that same time frame was in Meridian. More units does -- it does help those at the low end of the market and when we are talking about folks who are eligible for these programs, if we are looking at a family of four, the household income is 67,350 dollars. A single person qualifies for benefit under the HUD Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 8 of 20 programs with CDBG if they make about 47,150 dollars. So, we are really talking about our workforce. One of the other issues in Meridian that we know is that wages have not kept up with the increase in rent and who does that affect primarily? And that is the low and moderate income renters in the community and they are the most likely segment of the Meridian population to experience or be in danger of becoming homeless. If you make minimum wage -- and this is not in today's dollars, it's a couple of years ago, so it's probably a little bit worse. If you make minimum wage or just slightly above and you are a single person you have to work 85 hours a week to afford a modest one bedroom home. We have also completed an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice and what an analysis of impediments is is it looks at protected classes and that the protected classes are protected by way of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, which includes orientation and gender identity, familial status and disability. So, the analysis of impediments to fair housing choice looks at fair housing as it relates to those protected classes and it determines who lacks access to fair housing or fair housing knowledge and what to do to address that inequity. It promotes integrity -- or integration and reduction in segregation and it can help transform racially and ethnically concentrated areas of poverty into areas of opportunity and you are required to address these concerns in the annual action plan and report on progress every year. That's a HUD requirement. You have to talk about what you are doing for fair housing and report on it in your annual report to HUD and if we are looking at these impediments -- we will just start with impediment one. Lack of data on fair housing violations. So, you can't measure if you don't measure. It may be an annual look at the fair housing complaints with Intermountain Fair Housing Council, IHFA, and HUD and really looking at where those are coming from within this jurisdiction. Gathering data about the challenges that low and moderate income residents primarily, who are in those protected classes, what they face. Impediment two is lack of complaints out of sync with community feedback. So, it's people are saying they have experienced fair housing issues. So, when we are taking surveys and talking to community members, they are saying they have experienced fair housing issues and they don't know they have specific rights or where to go to get help. And also landlords, property managers, and owners aren't always aware of fair housing issues and fair housing requirements. Number three is that concern with rental market and fair housing violations and renters are the most impacted. Direct outreach to renters can help them understand their rights. Renters and protected classes are very impacted, so it really is about education and this also goes back to property managers, agents, rental agencies, property owners about education on that side also and so with these -- these will be some of the things that are able to be addressed. You wouldn't have an impediment that you can't do something about, because that's not helpful. So, these are things that the community and Crystal and other folks within the city can actually work on. One of the other items that we completed -- and I will just skim through this, because we covered this the last time I was here in front of you -- is the analysis of built environments and it's some recommendations about how health, stable housing, community amenities connect to make vibrant vital communities and already the city is undertaking a homeowner rehabilitation assistance program that is vital for low and moderate income residents to be able to stay in their homes and age in place. Sidewalks and urban trails. Connecting spaces for eligible block groups and areas in the city that don't have that at this point. Streetlighting. Safety. Green spaces. Parks. Pocket parks even. Things like that in Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 9 of 20 eligible areas. You have a beautiful Senior Center. We were there today and it is absolutely stunning. And community centers are --they really help a community maintain its vitality and vibrancy and future considerations could be community gardens and additional food access opportunities. In the strategic plan portion of the consolidated plan there are five -- or three priorities. Sorry. Not five. That's too many. There are three priorities that are outlined. One is provide decent housing and these follow along with HUD's priorities and decent housing is preserve affordable housing stock. Increase available affordable and permanent supportive housing. Reduce discrimination and assist with the transition of those who are homeless in the community into stable housing. Priority two. Create a suitable living environment might include -- it really includes safe, livable neighborhoods. Primarily as it relates to your LMI residents and more integration. Priority three. Expand opportunities for low moderate income persons and that's homeownership opportunities, empowerment through investment in the community directed towards those community members and promoting long term community vitality. And, again, for a four person household we are looking at, you know, to be eligible for services under these programs it's 67,350 dollars. And a one person household is 47,000. Just over. The five year goals are outlined here and I won't dive into them too much, but they are housing and that includes those homeowner repairs, home buyer assistance and other eligible activities related to construction of rental units. Public services. Like childcare scholarships. Very important right now. Emergency rent and utility assistance or emergency rental assistance and behavioral health services. Funding for the streetlights, sidewalks,ADA upgrades. ADA upgrades have a significant impact on people who are very impacted when they don't have that access. And neighborhood facilities. And, then, of course, administering the program, which Crystal does an amazing job at and that includes fair housing activities. The citizen participation plan, which I think you also have, there have been some changes to allow for easier availability to access for any waivers that HUD offers if there are opportunities for those, if there is an emergency like COVID and also allow the flexibilities within the constraints of what HUD allows and make sure that there is some targeted -- very specific targeted outreach to the communities who are most impacted by these plans. It outlines that kind of planning process. And with that I will turn it back over to Crystal. Campbell: Okay. So, you guys are all pretty familiar with our action plan. It's our annual application basically to HUD for the funding and it also details all the projects that we plan to fund. So, we go through our application process and so we have gone through all of that and we have the recommendations for you here. HUD did let us know that they are anticipating that we will receive 517,466 dollars for this upcoming year. When you break down the project funding based on the goals, then, about nine percent goes to program income, 15 percent, which is the cap, goes to public services and, then, the remaining two goals would get equal amounts of 38 percent. So, the first goal of housing projects. NeighborWorks Boise applied for two different programs. The first one is the homeowner repair program and this provides weatherization, emergency repair and accessibility for eligible applicants. And, then, they also applied for the home buyers assistance program, which provides funding for things like down payment assistance, closing costs and principal buydown and they have their other funding that they can layer with this to make homes affordable. Well, try to make homes affordable. Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 10 of 20 Strader: Mr. Mayor? Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: I hope -- I don't know how you wanted to do it. If it's okay if we ask questions along the way? I sat on the committee that helped allocate part of the CDBG funding, but it -- it didn't touch this piece and this is a piece that I'm a little bit concerned about. So, I read the report, 213 pages. Wow. Homeowner repair. So, this seems really important, but it's estimated to serve seven LMI households. That's 22,000 dollars per household. Home buyer assistance 40,000. That's estimated to serve one household and I think what -- what I'm struggling with a little bit is -- we know that housing affordability is our number one issue and, you know, if we were to allocate a hundred thousand dollars toward, for example, the project off of Ustick, the Woodrose Apartments, that would -- that would create 52 new affordable housing units in Meridian and I'm a little bit struggling with -- I know we can't lend money, we have all these program issues we are working through, but it just occurs to me that like it's a huge amount of the funding that we are using per year that helps just a very small number of families and I'm -- I'm really struggling with that. I -- there is nothing for you to answer there, but that -- that to me is a real concern. How do we allocate -- or how does NeighborWorks allocate the homeowner repair funds? Is it 22,000 because they typically have to replace somebody's roof? How -- you know, how -- how do we come up with that estimate that -- this is, you know, a lot of money. It's only helping seven LMI families. Campbell: Right. And they do -- the maximum they will help with is 25,000. So, over the last year and a half it has averaged out closer to the 22,000 when you take their administration into account. But it is a lot of roofs and a lot of major repairs. The majority of what we are seeing for the homeowner repair program is elderly women who their -- their homes need a lot of work and so some of them are a little bit less than that, but when they get in there and start looking at what it needs to make it so that they can remain in their home and age in place, then, it -- it does take a substantial amount. And, honestly, the housing piece -- that's kind of why we did the analysis of built environment, because it really ties back to that health aspect and it's -- it's hard to quantify how much each household -- how much we should pay for each household, because it has this ripple effect that affects so many other things and has the potential to cost our community even more if we don't address the housing stability piece. Strader: Yeah. Maybe one more question. Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: So, as we are looking at that and how we structure that program, has there been any discussion about changing the program, so that when someone's house is sold, you know, part of those funds come back. I know that we don't lend as a city, it's against our CFO's policy, but, you know, we have other discussions at a legislative level that have similar concepts where, you know, for example, there was a discussion with the legislature with circuit breaker programs where there was a potential for people to help Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 11 of 20 repay funds that have been -- I guess I'm just trying to be creative, but is there a way to make these funds go further? It's just a concern tome that a huge amount of money goes into -- this piece of the program helps seven families or seven, you know, people in need. Is there a way to leverage those funds to make them go further? Campbell: So, NeighborWorks -- they actually do put a lien on the house and so if they sell it within five years, then, they do have to repay. I believe they have it set so that it's a prorated portion. So, there -- there are some of those things in place so that somebody can't come in and just like flip a home or something and use our funds for that. Strader: Yeah. That's right. I'm sorry, Mr. Mayor. Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: I do recall reading that. Yeah. I guess I -- I -- I would be interested in discussing it further. Yeah. I -- I -- I think taking a step back. It's interesting; right? Like you are administering this really important program. I -- I wish we had a way as a city to come at it really holistically with your leadership and sort of say, okay, what are the biggest, you know, needs in Meridian and CDBG feels like one component of a bunch of really important needs that we are starting to kind of coalesce around. Campbell: And these issues are expensive and CDBG -- Strader: Yeah. Campbell: -- it's not a huge grant. So, that's -- that's another thing that we run into is we try to be as effective as possible with the limited amount of funding and HUD is very specific about what we can use it for. So, we can't use it for actual construction. Strader: Right. Campbell: Use it for things around it. But it is pretty limited. Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Perreault. Perreault: I had reached out to NeighborWorks in regard to my questions regarding the overall housing conversation, but they did clarify for me on the CDBG funds that in Meridian they could really use funding for up to 15 families. That's about what they are -- they need for this next year. So, that's going to meet about half of that and that their rehab -- their rehab asset manager had said that valleywide they are seeing the rehabilitation projects come in about 25,000 on average. So, that 22,000 estimate is pretty consistent with what they are seeing across the board and I think there is limitations to it. It can only be for certain kind of safety related or significant damage related things to the home. So, like if they are -- you know, if the -- if there is plumbing leaks and Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 12 of 20 electrical problems that are safety related I think they do kind of clarify that the uses have to be for very specific things, so it's not -- I think it's a pretty narrow limitation on it. But I have no doubt that there are -- there is more than 15 families in Meridian, it's just those are the ones that know to call NeighborWorks and ask, so -- Campbell: And you are right, they are specific for these three items that are on here. They have to qualify with either weatherization, accessibility, or an emergency repair. So, good point. Thank you. Okay. So, our next section is public services and we had three applicants for this one. Jesse Tree Emergency Rental Assistance and, then, the Meridian Senior Center. This is the first time that they have applied with us, but they -- for -- for this anyway. They applied for transportation to help seniors get to and from their lunches and different activities. Medical appointments. The pharmacy. Shopping. Things like that. And, then, the Boys and Girls Club youth scholarships program, which provides access to extended care in summer programs. For public facility and infrastructure improvements we have two streetlight projects. One is Franklin Road and 5th Street. This one will add streetlighting where there isn't any currently and The Landing Subdivision streetlights will provide new and modernized streetlights to fix some inadequate streetlighting. We did have an application for Meridian Food Bank that you guys probably remember seeing for the roof repair and they ended up withdrawing that one. They don't feel like they need the roof done at this time. Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Perreault. Perreault: Thank you. Crystal, in our conversation through the budget process and as the Public Works liaison it's my understanding that -- that while the funding may be there, the ability to implement the streetlights and streetlight conversions is -- has been really slow, because of labor market issues. So, was that conversation had with Public-- I mean assume -- I'm assuming since Public Works applied for it that they know that it's possible for it to be done. But can you just give us some clarification on that? Campbell: Yeah. We have actually been consistently doing streetlight projects in the LMI areas and they have been really successful. We have been trying to plan ahead and know that we have to get into a contract by a certain time, so that they can get the streetlights ordered, so it can be done to meet our timeliness standards. But they have been successful for the past several years in getting these projects done on time and with those projects they can also -- it can extend over into the next year. It's not like public services where it absolutely has to end at the end of the program year. So, if it goes a little bit longer it's not an issue, as long as we spend the -- we have to spend a certain amount by August in order to meet our timeliness requirements, so -- so, for program administration -- this is our fourth goal. We have general admin with this, then, we would put it toward program planning, public information, general management, oversight and coordination and we could actually use these funds to work out some sort of a strategy as far as if you guys give -- give us some direction on what direction you want to go with housing, then, we could do some research on this and come up with some potential Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 13 of 20 solutions. So, that's one area that we can use the funds for. And, then, we also set some aside for fair housing. We do an annual campaign with the other entitlements in the Treasure Valley and, then, coordinating an outreach. So, those are all the projects that we have identified. Some important dates. Our con plan opened on June 24th for public comment and there is actually a typo. The public comment period goes through the next meeting on July 26th, which is when we will ask you guys to close it. So, then, we will have that -- that public hearing at the Council meeting on the 26th and, then, we will take all of the changes into consideration, update the plan as necessary and, then, I will have that on your Consent Agenda on August 2nd for you to approve. So, as I mentioned, our con plan and all of those other documents they are out for public comment. They are all listed on our website and we put together a survey, so that it would be really easy for people to provide feedback. So if anybody wants to scan this QR code they can access it really easy or they can call me, e-mail me, view anything on our website, but I'm definitely accessible to take any comments there are. And with that we will stand for questions. Simison: Thank you, Crystal. Council, questions? Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Perreault. Perreault: So, in regard to the funding amounts and the applicants, I know -- I know this -- there is two things we are talking about. It's this year's funding and, then, we are talking about our consolidated plan. In regard to this year's funding, if Council wanted to make some changes, ask some questions, make some recommendations, get some more information, how long do we have and, then, what's the process? So, let -- let's say that, you know, Council Woman Strader, just for example, wanted to look into the Boise Homeowner Repair program and get some more information and then -- and, then, what comes out of that as a change to -- can Council make a recommendation to change what the applicant has requested and what does that look like as far as republishing and public hearings and timing and all that? Campbell: As long as it was an application that we already received we could definitely work with the applicant. If Council was recommending something different -- and, obviously, we would talk to you about our recommendations as well. So, yeah, it's -- it's definitely possible. So, if you guys do have thoughts around that we should absolutely have that discussion. Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Perreault. Perreault: For me specifically in my conversations with NeighborWorks and other organizations that specifically work on down payment assistance, I asked NeighborWorks to run a scenario for me on different amounts that would be contributed to a family that Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 14 of 20 was trying to purchase the average priced home and they ran those scenarios for me and from what I'm understanding it -- it's taking approximately 100,000 dollars to actually get someone into a home that's a family of four under HUD income limits. So, the 40,000 dollars I -- I don't -- I'm not convinced that that's even going to be usable right now. mean I don't know how housing prices are going to potentially adjust in the next year and a half, but I -- I would like to have a -- a further conversation around that number and whether that's -- if they can really make any difference with even one family with that amount, because I'm hearing different, or if they would want to potentially just contribute that towards their repair program or whatnot. So, that's one piece I definitely want to have some more conversation about. Campbell: And I completely agree with you. We -- in the past we have funded that activity consistently and, then, over the last couple of years, then, we just had several providers that were not able to find housing that people could afford and so, then, we ended up having to reallocate those funds. So, last year we used it as an alternate project, because we just didn't know if we would be able to do that and make it work. So, it never really came up. So, we are giving it a shot again now. If -- if it turns out that they are not able to spend the funds, we do have the option of extending it past the program year and using it a little bit later or if they think that it would be more effective they could potentially reallocate those funds to their other project, too. So, if it's over a certain amount then -- and it's actually covered in this citizen participation plan, but if it's over a certain amount, then, we would have to do a substantial amendment and come back to you guys and do the public hearing and everything to make sure that the public is aware of it. But that is a possibility. 17. Mayor's Office: Biannual Strategic Plan Update Simison: Council, any additional questions? Okay. Thank you very much. So, Council we are going to skip over Item 17. 18. Mayor's Office: Neighborhood Grants Program Update Simison: I think Item 18 has a little bit more timeliness to it for a lot of different reasons. So, I will invite Mr. Miles up and this may be our last item of the evening and we will either reschedule the strategic plan presentation or love Vincent to do a video presentation and mail that around, because I know he likes to practice in front of his computer. Miles: Good evening, Council. So, neighborhood grants. I'm seeing six people aligned ready to make decisions. Yes, let's go. This is kind of one of those fun challenges to solve I think is the way I will -- I will say it. We have had some delays due to staffing challenges, so I apologize for that, but I think we are in a good spot. A few highlights I think. First, with this program as you recall Council allocated 50,000 dollars for project applicants. In the memo I provided you see we have 12 applicants. So, I think we had good application flow, which was a great sign. If you look in the memo roughly nearly 300,000 dollars in project submittals. So, there is -- there is a demand for these types of projects. I think it's -- I want to say thank you to Council for reviewing the packets and Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 15 of 20 reviewing the applications. You were the scoring committee. The applications range from a variety of applicants, whether independent people, youth, whether HOA's, whether nonprofits and the types of projects also ranged as well from beautification, to amenities, to new products and parks. So, a good wide range of applications. If you recall one of the things that we did talk about with the program rollout was originally to award up to two projects up to 25,000 dollars each. Again, as I described in the memo those were the starting guidelines really for us when considering project management and managing funding, managing projects once they are awarded, along with just not knowing what we don't know with a new project -- new program. So, I did give you the -- the final scoring that was accumulated from Council Members in the scoring of the applications. You can see the top three projects that came out on the top scoring were from Meridian Coop Gardeners for the pollinator garden plants in Heroes Park. You had a project submitted by an Anita Burgess for installation of a universal play system in Bear Creek Park and, then, you had a project categorized as a cleanup from the American Legion for installing Flag collection boxes and, then, being able to take those collection boxes and properly disposing of flags. So, those were the top three. As it pertains to the Bear Creek Park universal play system, there was -- has been price differences, as everything else in the world has gone up. So, the Parks Department actually talked to the applicants. They actually talked to the suppliers as well. You will see in the memo the updated project costs are roughly 47,000 dollars 147 -- 47,100 dollars. So, a couple of decision points I think for Council and some direction to staff. Originally before there was a cost update to the second project, the Bear Creek project, the top three projects fit really nicely. They came in right about 49,000 dollars in funding or thereabouts and fit underneath the budget. We have gotten the project update costs, as I said, from Bear Creek Park. We also have the Parks Department, they reached back out to all three of these projects and just talked about logistics, talked about partnerships and how things actually had to work and so I appreciate the Parks Department taking that extra effort. With that, though, the top three projects do you exceed the 50,000 dollar budget amount. So, a couple of suggestions or -- or things to talk about with you all is, one, do you want to just award the top two projects at a total approximate cost of 34,800 dollars? Do you want to consider awarding other projects, which don't hit that 50,000 dollar cap threshold? Or do you want to consider awarding the top three projects with the consideration for a budget amendment to cover the additional approximately 10,500 dollars in cost because of the added cost to Bear Creek Park? A couple things to go along with that. In particular to the Bear Creek Park project, the applicant is willing and able to, according to them, provide additional funding, so they will work with their partnerships to try and find the additional funding. That funding and the increase not only came from the cost of the -- the actual installation, but things like flat work and work for the gravel and the play area around of the product and they said, well, we have got friends and partners that are greater, so we can help in that cost recovery. So, they are willing to find that solution. So, maybe I will stop there just in the interest of time. I know it's been a busy afternoon. If you have any questions about the memo, if you have any questions about the program, happy to take those on. Also looking for a little bit of direction from you in trying to award some projects, so that these folks can get notified and we can actually move the process forward. Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 16 of 20 Simison: Thank you, Dave. Council, questions, comments or direction? Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Thanks, Mr. Mayor. Dave, first, kudos to you. I think we have -- you kind of had a little bit -- I think we have been through a couple of staff members since this project was first originated and you have done a good job of kind of keeping us moving forward and that's really appreciated. My question is either for maybe you or I see Mike's there in the room -- about project number ten. If my memory serves correctly, we are doing some equipment replacement already at Bear Creek right now. How would this particular project coincide with some of the replacement work that we are already doing? Miles: Thanks, Mr. -- Cavener: If we were to fund it. Miles: And -- and Council Member Cavener, I will -- I will defer to Mike on how that pertains to what -- what they are actively working on as well and let him provide that insight. Barton: Thanks, Dave. Mr. Mayor and Council Members, so we -- we do have an active project at Bear Creek Park to replace the playground. The applicant got the pricing for their grant application from the same contractor supplier, so it -- it fits with -- we -- we didn't -- we didn't want an overlap where one contractor had to demobilize and another one came in and did a small portion and, then, that other one came back. It would just get really complicated and definitely more expensive. So, what -- what their -- their approach to getting the --the --from --from the same manufacturer and the same supplier would put it in is correct. So, we are -- we support that. Cavener: Then, Mr. Mayor, follow up for my -- if I can. Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Mike, you and your department's level of comfort with a volunteer vendor or a volunteer group doing some of the site work out there -- it seems to be a little bit of a deviation for how we have done it in the past. So, just I'm curious kind of -- if you have any concern about that particular element? Barton: Yeah. I have concerns. Cavener: Okay. Okay. Fair enough. Thanks, Mike. Miles: And Mr. -- Mr. Mayor and Councilman Cavener, if I can add on to that. I think part of the discussion tonight is at least trying to decide who to award projects to in a Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 17 of 20 conditional basis, so that we can at least start those conversations, knowing that there would have to be agreements with these folks, knowing that there has to be some paperwork involved. I think that's an additional piece of that conversation is if people can find additional funds versus finding additional contributions in kind and how that looks and what -- what the Parks Department's comfortable with, what our legal staff is comfortable with. Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Strader. Strader: Yeah. So, if-- if we stick to our 50,000, which is what we outlined, then, it looks like the -- with the three projects and what they total, we could stay within 50,000 if we increased the Bear Park, number ten, we give them a little bit more, 36,697 dollars, would take us to our full 50, if I'm doing the math right. What I really liked about that project is the involvement and willingness of the people behind the project to raise additional funds and I thought that they had a lot of, you know, skin in the game trying to come up with -- with that and so I would hope we could meet them part way. I would be an advocate for funding the three projects that are in green, but putting a little bit more toward the Bear Creek Park up to our 50,000 dollar amount and, then, hopefully, that will give them a challenge to raise the rest. I felt like they were very willing to do so based on their application. Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: Council Member Strader is headed in the exact same direction where I was -- is if they can find a way to make this work let's -- let's do it. I like the idea of funding three and still coming in -- coming in under our total cap. I would maybe just make a recommendation. If I remember correctly we are going to do this potentially again next year, so if it doesn't work for any of the three applicants this year, maybe they resubmit next year with more data. I guess my recommendation would be is that maybe we also pick project number three as a backup and should the project not come to fruition with either seven, ten or four and we are able to do project number three still under that 50,000 dollar budget, that we kind of use that as a backup. We have done that before with CDBG when projects haven't been able to come to light, we have kind of had another project, you know, on the warmer that we could activate and still kind of wrap this project up by the end of the year. Perreault: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Council Woman Perreault. Perreault: So, I want to back up a second and make sure I was understanding. First of all, I think this program is awesome. Great applications. So excited that we are getting Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 18 of 20 the chance to do this. I was under the impression -- and, again, I didn't read any of the like out -- outlined -- I don't know what was shared with the applicants as far as what qualifies, what doesn't qualify and that kind thing. I think it was kind of broad. But I looked at these as we were doing the scoring and weighed a little bit more on the ones that were actual neighborhoods, because I thought that was what -- kind of what our intention was. As -- as -- I think they are all excellent and very valid projects. I'm excited at -- at the great information that we received and the detail that we received, but wondering the conversations you might have had with the applicants about what to expect. So, I look at like the Legion, for example, and even though I think they are -- that flag project is fantastic, is that really a neighborhood specific -- like was that the intention of what we were trying to do? So, I feel like kind of about half of these met what I thought the intention was -- of the program was and the other half maybe didn't. So, can you shed some light on that for me? Miles: Sure. Mr. Mayor, Council Woman Perreault, I think I -- I go back to the goals and, again, Molly was having most of these discussions with folks before -- Perreault: Okay. Miles: -- she left. So, I don't know all the details of what she talked about. But I look back at the goals of the program and they were -- to your point they were broad on purpose, because we just didn't know where and how far this project would go and if we were too narrow how many applicants will we get. But, you know, really creating the long- term civic engagement by community members, working with multiple partners, whether that's HOA's or nonprofits or anybody else, and projects that leave a long lasting impact. That's sort of what I look at and I agree there is projects all over the scope of this, whether it's, you know, partner with the city and do something good for a community park versus a very specific HOA and a very specific need in their community. I do think that's a future state improvement where we can -- we will look back as we go into next year and come back and give you a report out of where we stand today and say these are the things that we have learned, because that's one of the comments I had. It was how do we want to drill down for next time in the future years to make this program better? Do we need to clarify things? And also what type of community input can we get? Do we want -- how can we drive more community input, not just put out a call for applications. So, those are some things I think are worthwhile to consider in the future. Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Hoaglun. Hoaglun: Yeah. I -- I like the top three projects and the Bear Creek one is -- is something that would be great to -- to have out there and I think if we go down that path, though, and say, yes, we want to do this, you are going to fundraise or you are going to find another way to help -- help out and, of course, working with parks and making all that meet the standards and -- and if they bring in a contractor who has done this type of work before that might work, but I share Mike's concern that who knows what you are going to get, so Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 19 of 20 -- and -- and to start down that path and, then, they say, oh, no, I guess it's not going to work, go back to the drawing board, I -- I -- I think that does them a disservice and I think our program a disservice. I'm -- I'm more inclined to say raise the funds and, then, if there is any shortfall we make up that difference. So, maybe we budget the 60,000 whatever to fully fund and, then, back off to -- for whatever they raise to meet that total amount, so -- of -- they originally thought 30 -- 33 and it's going to be more. So, anyway, that's just my thought is to -- to raise the -- let them raise funds, let them find ways to do it and, then, whatever -- whatever that shortfall is we still get a great installation in the park, so -- Strader: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Are you done with your comments? Hoaglun: What's that? Simison: Are you done with your comments? Hoaglun: For now, yes. Simison: Okay. Just wanted to make sure. Council Woman Strader. Strader: Yeah. I think that's a good point. I like the idea -- I love it when people have skin in the game, so I think it would be great to, you know, award them what we can, which would be 36,697 dollars. That takes us to the amount we had anticipated for this process and, then, let them raise the funds and I thought if they -- if they do a good job, but they fall short or they get halfway there -- you know, I don't know, we could do a budget amendment or something at that point. I think consider it. But I want them to feel, you know, that was a part of their application that they were going to raise private funds and I want to see them do it and I think that they are capable of it. Cavener: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Cavener. Cavener: I think, too, it's important, particularly this being our first go with this, that we try and be as true to the intention and the budgeted amount that we initially set out and, you know, if we -- if we change the budget from 50 to 60, well, then, next year there is a project that's at 68,000, are we going to adjust it again? I just -- I worry a little bit about the precedent with this being our very first go and trying to adhere to that 50,000 budget that we initially identified. Bernt: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Bernt, Meridian City Council Work Session June 28,2022 Page 20 of 20 Bernt: I -- I support the three projects at the 36,000 mark. I'm hoping that the folks at Bear Creek are able to raise funds to meet the mark. If they don't, I -- I -- I am in line with what Councilman Cavener was talking about and having a backup plan and sticking within the budget. I think it's important. Simison: Did -- Mr. Miles, do you have clear -- Miles: I think I have got a clear direction to move forward with the three under conditional terms to make sure that they can execute all their paperwork up to the 50,000 dollar funding threshold and if something occurs differently with project number ten, the Bear Creek Park, we will come back to you guys and talk about it. Or sorry. We will go to number three. Sorry. Bernt: Mr. Mayor, also I -- I -- I get -- you know -- you know, friends of friends get involved with these projects and I share Mike's concern about having volunteers work on these projects when we are -- you know, we are -- we are providing most of all of the funds and so I -- I would hope that Mr. Barton would be heavily involved with that and making sure that, you know, we are dotting our I's and crossing our T's that this project is -- goes forward the way it should. Miles: I know legal is good at doing that, too. Simison: Okay. Miles: Thank you, Council. Simison: Thank you. With that -- Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Hoaglun. Strader: I move that we adjourn our work session. Simison: I have a motion to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. We are adjourned. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:50 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON Approved 7-12-2022 ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK Meridian City Council Work Session June 14,2022 Page 21 of 21 Roll call: Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Bernt, yea; Perreault, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea. Simison: All ayes. Motion carries and we will move into Executive Session. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. EXECUTIVE SESSION: (5:31 p.m. to 5:59 p.m.) Simison: Council, do I have a motion to come out of Executive Session? Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I move we come out of Executive Session. Borton: Second. Simison: I have a motion and a second to come out of Executive Session. All those in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. Come out of Executive Session. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor, I move we adjourn. Simison: I have a motion to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. We are adjourned. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 5:59 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) 6 / 28 2022 MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON DATE APPROVED ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK W IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Approve Minutes of the June 14, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Meridian City Council June 14,2022 Page 61 of 61 Roll call: Borton, yea; Cavener, yea; Bernt, yea; Perreault, yea; Hoaglun, yea; Strader, yea. Simison: All ayes. Motion carries and the item is agreed to. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. FUTURE MEETING TOPICS Simison: Council, anything under future meeting topics? Hoaglun: Mr. Mayor? Simison: Councilman Hoaglun. Hoaglun: I move we adjourn. Simison: Motion to adjourn. All in favor signify by saying aye. Opposed nay? The ayes have it. We are adjourned. MOTION CARRIED: ALLAYES. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:19 P.M. (AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS) 6 / 28 / 2022 MAYOR ROBERT E. SIMISON DATE APPROVED ATTEST: CHRIS JOHNSON - CITY CLERK E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Final Plat for Vertex Subdivision No. 1 (FP-2022-0015) by Brighton Development, Inc., Located on Parcel #S1405120902, south of E. Lake Hazel Rd., between S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd. STAFF REPORT C:�*%_ E IDIAN -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING 6/28/2022 Legend DATE: leiProject Lacaiian Effi TO: Mayor&City Council -- RE E FROM: Alan Tiefenbach,Associate Planner 208-489-0573 SUBJECT: FP-2022-0015 Vertex Subdivision No 1 Final Plat ■ 100 LOCATION: Parcel#S 1405120902,located on the 00 ---- south side of E. Lake Hazel Road 00 between S. Locust Grove Road and S. � Eagle Road -------- --------1 --- /00 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Final plat consisting of 37 buildable lots and 9 common lots on 12.1 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district,by Brighton Development Inc. II. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant Representative: Josh Beach,Brighton Development Inc.—2929 W.Navigator Wy,Boise,ID 83713 B. Owner: Brighton Development—2929 W.Navigator Wy,Boise,ID 83713 III. STAFF ANALYSIS In January of 2022,the City Council approved a rezoning from R-4 to R-8, a Preliminary Plat for 97 lots and a modification to the DA(Apex East Subdivision,PP,RZ-H-2021-0086,DA Instr. 2022- 018711). This is the first of two phases of the build-out of this development, consisting of 37 buildable lots and two common driveways. Amenities approved with the preliminary plat included with this phase are a 29,014 sq. ft. open space with tot lot,a micropath(shown as Lot 28,Block 1) and 10 ft. wide pathways along both sides of S. Recreation Ave(which is being constructed as part of Interagency Cooperative Development Agreement Instr. 2016-007073). As was required as a condition of approval of the preliminary plat, the applicant has provided details of the tot lot on the landscape plan. The City Council granted a waiver from the requirement to tile the Farr Lateral as is allowed per UDC 11-3A-6. All development shall comply with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning district. Page 1 Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat and development agreement in accord with the requirements listed in UDC 11-6B-3C.2. Because the final plat matches what was approved with the preliminary plat and development agreement,there is no increase in buildable lots, and the plat contains the same amount of qualified open space, Staff finds the proposed final plat is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required. IV. DECISION Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat within the conditions noted in Section VI of this report. Page 2 V. EXHIBITS A. 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Proposed Final Plat(date: 5/9/2022) ''Sa9S645"E 233.19 1L6 � � v L7 Fa'rCaf s69.1, �I M00'41'14"E 99.30' 19 y6 [at 1,RIO&i ReapRanch � L 13 14 �• 5�bdlwsion Q BLOCKI LS d s� 12 17 `l � z raj l ��r�i�tOA iya� BLOCK 1 1 "r k I i ti I � � 'a 1 y 'Y eLOOC 2 4 w0 1 W a tir v o c 1p N 33 11 b 5 3 a mkll o Rapp R 1 7 7 25 }1 O'35'W 1 BLOCKS B � `� 1�5.48' I t 1 N00,01'f0"E 38 3ti 1 1 1 31 BLOCK 1 .p3a 1� ti k Ly 6 33 32 578'5O'3d"W w 1 6 9.84' ss SW22'3 51 w N88'SS'30"W o. 35 66,00' ti ti 0 573'16'07"W h o ri_ E.Optimum 5t. s9.so' 1 I a � 2 SO4'41'14"W S83'38'47'W L4 1 60.50' 69.69' unplatted �ea LS 569'S5'23"W � N89'59'54"W 70.06' � N G W CEMIIi OF SECiXIH 5 Page 4 C. Approved Landscape Plan(date: 12/28/2021) E_IAY.E HAZIELib. 1 AFREOI 12 13 �"• q�\ R7313K7170.L0 _ ;elm�b '•I��l I '•MErmu •- - - i JET , l Tl L 1 AFFLBCK xrsns ooan r4) u — — 1 A k � Q Cl) .4 �flOIE 5 ''} } # IEEPSV6p VE o � - - 0 m k 5`kL 33 B.1 5tk 1 1 E UPIR�.IM STi 5 1 9 _ •5 '4 4 I IIES4" E.� I taint s 1 {D- f � 5 1 1 'AYF 0. wEo } -. eExo-ia S►. • '�:'. MAMIE IM,ESfMESMEOU€ 4 Page 5 D. Proposed Landscape Plan(date: 5/10/2022) E.LAKE HAZEL RD. T RyIW .r. •� ti 1 � y� LOCK 1 rDi ' ld lop :.I 15 rq, � T / •BLOCK 2•.` ' 20 � � f������ O � o 1 3 oc ti`k 1 I 27 25 w\\ BLOCK 1 6 AM QR• r�VJICKH 28 t$ 29 26 y` PO 32 3d 33 �l 35 BLOCK 1 � E,OPTIMUM ST. Page 6 E. Fencing Plan(date: 5/10/20 2 \�\ �/�--- ¥ \\ \\�\/n \\ x x\:-(\v \, \, a : :/t . K(\ � . •\,! \ Cl) \ | g a \ \ IL \ a � � v R a . . . . . . . :. e S o , � �! ¥ FENCE EXHIBIT | ' `|| FENCE SCHEDULE SYMBOLS DESCRIFIflON SE9 STAINED CEDAR WOOD FENCE- SEE -4.em. E HHc¥ AR VISION METAL FENCE. SEE o— #a c7 F. Open Space Exhibit(date: 5/10/2022) •� L � +A LLOHsd r I 5 row�aa�v � +Ci 5 wva-rv�r� � ti k ti ti f } 5 y wJrI III b TI I�R�I l•LM7Lv" I � k�tYR 55 y f •,+1 1 L Q7Yi14. I 'S�� { �•r..i s k I = ti ti I1".{f 1. i,•w ` k 5 LEGEND PARKWAY(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)-CURRENT PHASE COMMON LOT(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE) - CURRENT PHASE COMMON LOT(NOT QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)-CURRENT PHASE PARKWAY(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)- FUTURE PHASE COMMON LOT(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE) - FUTURE PHASE COMMON LOT(NOT QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)- FUTURE PHASE Page 8 G. Common Drive Exhibit(date: 5/10/2022) THE DEVELOPER 15 RESPONSIBLE FOR IN5TAWNG LANOSCAPINC AND IRRIGATION AND THE HOA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MNINTAINING BUILDING ENVELOPE.TYPICAL LANOSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IN THIS AREA ORNEW FOR LOT 24 BLOCK 1 TO BE LOCATED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SHED COMMON DRIVE 1 PROPERTY LINE �� 111 1q 1 p1 BLOCK 1 s' / LOT RESPONISN9lREFOR to of to sal _ � AND INSTALLI MAINTAINIINNNG Ta$ 1 LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION g� IN TlIS ARFA �D 11 01- _ FRO ��_�nnn�,,, _ / +—TAT 13 r f�4 / •� n,�a. 1 ne a a tiR 9 COMMON: � •.- , 3� 2B .12 �� 2B 1 ooll BUILDING ENVELOPE.TYPICAL. BLOCK 1 DRIV W Y MR LDT 15 BIACN:1 , 1 "V�y TO BE LOCATED ON THE T�ILT� OPPOSTE SIDE OF THE SHRRm y k'4Y COMMON DRIVE PROPERLY LINE L— SIB f `' a 3 w ILDING ENVELOPE TYPICAL LOT 14 OWNER IS RESPONSIBLE BLE FOR LOT 27 IS A NON-BUILDABLE T 13 OWNER IS RESFYJNSIBLE 5 INSTALLING AND NWNTAINING COMMON LOT WITH A BLANKET R INSTALLING AND ANIMTAIHIHG LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION IN AREA INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT IN FAVOR NO9OAPINO AND IRRGATION IN N EAST OF OfLNEATON LINE OF LOTS 2]AND 26,DL➢CK 1 E AREA WEST OF DELINEATIONIE LOT 12 S A NON-BDLRA9LE CON MON tMEV/AY FOR LOT 11 BLOCK 1 LOT WITH R BLANKET INGRESS/EGRESS I BE LOCATED ON THE EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF LOTS 13 AND _STE SIDE OF THE SHARE➢ 14,BLOCK 1 IMMON DRNE PRDPERTY LINE F6s DEUNE4TIDH LINE Page 9 VI. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. PLANNING DIVISION 1. The applicant is to meet all terms of the approved annexation(AZ H-2015-0019),preliminary plat(H-2021-0086), and development agreements(Instrument#2014-105206, 2022-018711)for this development. 2. The applicant has two years from the date of signature on the previous final plat phase to obtain City Engineer's signature on this final plat or apply for a time extension in accord with UDC 1I- 6B-7. 3. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer's signature,have the Certificate of Owners and the accompanying acknowledgement signed and notarized. 4. Required street frontage improvements along E. Lake Hazel Rd. and the construction of S. Recreation Way including pathways, and landscape buffers shall be constructed prior to or with the first phase of construction. 5. Revise the notes on the face of the plat prepared by KM Engineering prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer,as follows: a. Add note referencing development agreement instr. 2022-0 1 87 1 1. b. Note#10: Include recorded instrument number. c. Note#11: Include recorded instrument number. d. Note#12: Include recorded instrument number 6. The landscape plan prepared by KM Engineering, dated 05/10/2022, is approved as submitted with the revision that the micropath in Lot 12,Block 1 be landscaped as required per UDC 11- 3B-12. 7. All common driveways shall meet the requirements of 11-6C-2-D including a perpetual ingress/egress easement being filed with the Ada County Recorder,which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment. 8. The City Council waived the requirement to the the Farr Lateral. All other ditches shall comply with the provisions for irrigation ditches,laterals, canals and/or drainage courses, as set forth in UDC 11-3A-6. 9. Future homes constructed within the subdivision must comply with the submitted elevations approved with the recorded development agreement. The rear and/or sides of 2-story structures that face E. Lake Hazel Rd. or S. Recreation Ave shall incorporate articulation through changes in two or more of the following: modulation(e.g.projections,recesses, step-backs,pop-outs),bays, banding,porches,balconies,material types, or other integrated architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines. Single-story structures are exempt from this requirement. 10. All fencing shall be installed in accordance with UDC 11-3A-7. 11. Stormwater integration facilities shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-3B-11C. 12. Prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer,the applicant shall provide a letter from the United States Postal Service stating that the applicant has received approval for the location of mailboxes. Contact the Meridian Postmaster for more information. 13. Staff s failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. Page 10 14. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the final plat shall be recorded. 15. Temporary construction or permanent fencing to contain debris shall be installed at the subdivision boundary prior to release of building permits for this subdivision. B. PUBLIC WORKS General Conditions: 1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision; applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department, and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 3. All improvements related to public life, safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B. 4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff, the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-313-14A. 5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110%will be required for all incomplete fencing, landscaping, amenities,pressurized irrigation,prior to signature on the final plat. 6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit,cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211. 7. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration of two years.This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by the owner to the City. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211. 8. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non-life, non-safety and non-health improvements,prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy,a surety agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C. 9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan approval letter. Page 11 10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-1-413. 14. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill,where footing would sit atop fill material. 15. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above. 16. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance with the approved design plans.This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project. 17. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project. 18. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272). All street lights shall be installed at developer's expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights. The contractor's work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting. 19. The applicant shall provide easement(s)for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of way (include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a single utility,or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat,but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms. The easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed easement (on the form available from Public Works),a legal description prepared by an Idaho Licensed Professional Land Surveyor,which must include the area of the easement(marked EXHIBIT A)and an 81/2"x 11" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted,reviewed,and approved prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer. 20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. 21. Any wells that will not continue to be used must be properly abandoned according to Idaho Well Construction Standards Rules administered by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The Developer's Engineer shall provide a statement addressing whether there are any existing wells in the development, and if so, how they will continue to be used, or provide record of their abandonment. 22. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance Page 12 Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact the Central District Health Department for abandonment procedures and inspections. 23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water(MCC 9-1-28.C.1). The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available, a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized, the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to development plan approval. 24. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per UDC 11-3A-6. In performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any other applicable law or regulation. C.PARKS AND RECREATION https:llweblink.meridiancily.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=263876&dbid=0&repo=MeridianCity Page 13 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Final Plat for Vertex Subdivision No. 2 (FP-2022-0016) by Brighton Development, Located on Parcel #S1405120902, south of E. Lake Hazel Rd., between S. Locust Grove Rd. and S. Eagle Rd. STAFF REPORT C:�*%- E IDIAN -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING 6/28/2022 Legend DATE: leiProject Lacaiian Effi TO: Mayor&City Council -- RE E FROM: Alan Tiefenbach,Associate Planner 208-489-0573 SUBJECT: FP-2022-0016 Vertex Subdivision No 2 Final Plat ■ 100 LOCATION: Parcel#S 1405120902,located on the 00 ---- south side of E. Lake Hazel Road 00 between S. Locust Grove Road and S. � Eagle Road -------- --------1 --- /00 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Final plat consisting of 58 buildable lots and 11 common lots on 19.24 acres of land in the R-8 zoning district,by Brighton Development Inc. II. APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant Representative: Josh Beach,Brighton Development Inc.—2929 W.Navigator Wy,Boise,ID 83713 B. Owner: Brighton Development—2929 W.Navigator Wy,Boise,ID 83713 III. STAFF ANALYSIS In January of 2022,the City Council approved a rezoning from R-4 to R-8, a Preliminary Plat for 97 lots and a modification to the DA(Apex East Subdivision,PP,RZ-H-2021-0086,DA Instr. 2022- 018711). This is the second of two phases and consists of 58 buildable lots and 11 common lots, including one common driveway serving two lots. Amenities approved with the preliminary plat included with this phase are a 44,673 sq. ft. and 48,510 sq. ft. open spaces at the southeast and southwest corners of the property,one of which contains a gazebo, a micropath(shown as Lot 43, Block 1), a 10 ft.wide pathway along the southern perimeter connecting from S. Recreation Ave. to the Farr Lateral, and 10 ft. wide pathways along both sides of S. Recreation Ave. (which are being constructed as part of Interagency Cooperative Development Agreement Instr. 2016-007073). As was required as a condition of approval of the preliminary plat, the landscape plan provides a detail of the picnic area intended within Lot 3 Block 6. The City Page 1 Council granted a waiver from the requirement to tile the Farr Lateral as is allowed per UDC 11-3A- 6. All development complies with the dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2A-6 for the R-8 zoning district. Staff has reviewed the proposed final plat for substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat and development agreement in accord with the requirements listed in UDC 11-6B-3C.2. Because the final plat matches what was approved with the preliminary plat and development agreement,there is no increase in buildable lots, and the plat contains the same amount of qualified open space, Staff finds the proposed final plat is in substantial compliance with the approved preliminary plat as required. IV. DECISION Staff recommends approval of the proposed final plat within the conditions noted in Section VI of this report. Page 2 V. EXHIBITS A Approved Pe!!minryPk(dke122Q0 q 3 - - ��, � - - - - - - - - - - - � - - - - - - . —-- ----------- --——-- y� , AFFUM - � ; ....... .. .. — $ I , -- - � � | (D (D i . RL i (D - 8 MR � ■ 8 a ® \ i � . .. .. .. e . w \ - e Is g � 0 + ��-- P \ + a g a \ Er IL --- . 0 __o= Page B. Proposed Final Plat(date: 5/9/2022) BA515 OF QF-ARING _.. . . .. 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Approved Landscape Plan(date: 12/28/2021) E_IAY.E HAZIELib. 1 AFREOI 12 13 �"• q�\ R7313K7170.L0 _ ;elm�b '•I��l I '•MErmu •- - - i JET , l Tl L 1 AFFLBCK xrsns ooan r4) u — — 1 A k � Q Cl) .4 �flOIE 5 ''} } # IEEPSV6p VE o � - - 0 m k 5`kL 33 B.1 5tk 1 1 E UPIR�.IM STi 5 1 9 _ •5 '4 4 I IIES4" E.� I taint s 1 {D- f � 5 1 1 'AYF 0. wEo } -. eExo-ia S►. • '�:'. MAMIE IM,ESfMESMEOU€ 4 Page 5 D. Proposed Landscape Plan(date: 5/10/2022) I 4 1 lk►�kl 43 k 9LGCx 1 41 •44' k k II •�39� � 4� � � 1 3a. II ti 4 � 1 0 �l E111CK 3 E.TEN2ING IXil. q) y ' 11 I T r t + 51Y 27 BLOCK 1 q t•1 ~ {� I 12 ��� �k �f t 16 Ai{ ll .r f�l 2.4 l,l pop 1 3.4 22 M x J - ;• BLOCK s� k k�� 4 BLOCKS 01. �.•,•. 4 COP J - G �kl ------ •- � MAMIE INVESTMENTS CO 11C .•. 5 1405 131 384 Page 6 E. Fencing Plan(date: 5/10/2022) a E.0Pf1MVMLf.� ■�Of! Iy r�. 4 � 15) 3 (� � ' 61L`[Y4 ❑ k'J u o o @ E � 1 �. @ r o S ` a ° fi1D[]Cfi I Y a� FENCE EXHIBIT FENCE SCHEDULE SYMBOLS DESCRIPTION 6' HEIGHT STAINED WOOD CEDAR FENCE. SEE 1-4.C-6. 5' HEIGHT OPEN VISION METAL FENCE. SEE L4.C-5. Page 7 F. Open Space Exhibit(date: 5/10/2022) Illy_ z t tw AERI W I ' ;} t JEEP SUEOIYIEIDX! 112i14 7�'00� E.w16fNAM 01L 1 } 91i10Y 1 } k k - V :RTIALPl10.5E L 1R PHh'E 3d. I x �5 � RE�EHiIAL l FDA �.i4[Q — 9 } = g ° V CID l�} �� -- — �yDt` 1 x] e KE 1 1 — s } 4101 9ld']f] 0 3 4 ' � k 3 � kti I I 1 �yg u1•r -E MlIMIE IHYEaTAEXI3�0 WC E- E i1A0]13iiL6 3PEN SPACE EXHIBIT O ,GR ]YR iGR LEGEND PARKWAY(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)—CURRENT PHASE COMMON LOT(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE) — CURRENT PHASE COMMON LOT(NOT QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)—CURRENT PHASE PARKWAY(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)— FUTURE PHASE COMMON LOT(QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE) — FUTURE PHASE COMMON LOT(NOT QUALIFIED OPEN SPACE)— FUTURE PHASE Page 8 G. Common Drive Exhibit(date: 5/10/2022) r j BLOCK .do ' `� 5 45 � 43 -, N u 5• ILDING ENVELOPE. TYPICAL. 1p S, LOT 44 IS A NON—BUILDABLE Ly COMMON LOT WITH A BLANKET pl BUILDING ENVELOPE. TYPICAL. INGRESS/EGRESS EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF LOTS 45 AND 46, RLOCK 1 DRIVEWAY FOR LOT 47 BLACK 1 TO BE LOCATED ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE SHARED COMMON DRIVE PROPERTY LINE LOTS 42-47,BLOCK 1 (} 40 SO 120 Plan Scala-1"=40' Page 9 VI. CITY/AGENCY COMMENTS & CONDITIONS A. PLANNING DIVISION 1. The applicant is to meet all terms of the approved annexation(AZ H-2015-0019),preliminary plat(H-2021-0086), and development agreements(Instrument#2014-105206, 2022-018711)for this development. 2. The applicant has two years from the date of signature on the previous final plat phase to obtain City Engineer's signature on this final plat or apply for a time extension in accord with UDC 1I- 6B-7. 3. Prior to submittal for the City Engineer's signature,have the Certificate of Owners and the accompanying acknowledgement signed and notarized. 4. Revise the notes on the face of the plat prepared by KM Engineering prior to signature on the final plat by the City Engineer, as follows: a. Add note referencing development agreement instr. 2022-0 1 87 1 1. b. Note#10: Include recorded instrument number. c. Note#11: Include recorded instrument number. d. Note#12: Include recorded instrument number 5. The landscape plan prepared by KM Engineering, dated 05/10/2022, is approved as submitted. 6. The City Council waived the requirement to tile the Farr Lateral.All other ditches shall comply with the provisions for irrigation ditches,laterals, canals and/or drainage courses,as set forth in UDC 11-3A-6. 7. All common driveways shall meet the requirements of I I-6C-2-D including a perpetual ingress/egress easement being filed with the Ada County Recorder,which shall include a requirement for maintenance of a paved surface capable of supporting fire vehicles and equipment. 8. Development within the Williams Pipeline easement shall comply with the Williams Developers' Handbook. 9. Off-street parking is required to be provided in accord with the standards listed in UDC Table 1I- 3C-6 for single-family dwellings based on the number of bedrooms per unit. 10. The rear and/or sides of 2-story structures that face E. Lake Hazel Rd. or S. Recreation Ave shall incorporate articulation through changes in two or more of the following: modulation(e.g. projections,recesses, step-backs,pop-outs),bays,banding,porches,balconies,material types, or other integrated architectural elements to break up monotonous wall planes and roof lines. Single- story structures are exempt from this requirement. 11. All fencing shall be installed in accordance with UDC 11-3A-7. 12. Stormwater integration facilities shall comply with the standards listed in UDC 11-313-11C. 13. Prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer,the applicant shall provide a letter from the United States Postal Service stating that the applicant has received approval for the location of mailboxes. Contact the Meridian Postmaster for more information. 14. Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or conditions from the preliminary plat does not relieve the applicant of responsibility for compliance. 15. Prior to the issuance of a building permit,the final plat shall be recorded. Page 10 16. Temporary construction fencing to contain debris shall be installed at the subdivision boundary prior to release of building permits for this subdivision. 17. Future homes constructed within the subdivision must comply with the submitted elevations approved with the recorded development agreement. B. PUBLIC WORKS Site Specific Conditions: 1. Streetlight fixtures must be called out on a streetlight plan. The type 1 streetlight on Recreation will need to be tied into the existing meter,or a new meter will need to be installed; either way this should be detailed on the streetlight plan. General Conditions: 1. Sanitary sewer service to this development is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. The applicant shall install mains to and through this subdivision;applicant shall coordinate main size and routing with the Public Works Department,and execute standard forms of easements for any mains that are required to provide service. Minimum cover over sewer mains is three feet, if cover from top of pipe to sub-grade is less than three feet than alternate materials shall be used in conformance of City of Meridian Public Works Departments Standard Specifications. 2. Water service to this site is available via extension of existing mains adjacent to the development. The applicant shall be responsible to install water mains to and through this development, coordinate main size and routing with Public Works. 3. All improvements related to public life,safety and health shall be completed prior to occupancy of the structures. Where approved by the City Engineer, an owner may post a performance surety for such improvements in order to obtain City Engineer signature on the final plat as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3B. 4. Upon installation of the landscaping and prior to inspection by Planning Department staff,the applicant shall provide a written certificate of completion as set forth in UDC 11-313-14A. 5. A letter of credit or cash surety in the amount of 110% will be required for all incomplete fencing, landscaping, amenities,pressurized irrigation,prior to signature on the final plat. 6. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post with the City a performance surety in the amount of 125% of the total construction cost for all incomplete sewer, water infrastructure prior to final plat signature. This surety will be verified by a line item cost estimate provided by the owner to the City. The applicant shall be required to enter into a Development Surety Agreement with the City of Meridian. The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211. 7. The City of Meridian requires that the owner post to the City a warranty surety in the amount of 20% of the total construction cost for all completed sewer, and water infrastructure for a duration of two years. This surety amount will be verified by a line item final cost invoicing provided by the owner to the City.The surety can be posted in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit, cash deposit or bond. Applicant must file an application for surety, which can be found on the Community Development Department website. Please contact Land Development Service for more information at 887-2211. 8. In the event that an applicant and/or owner cannot complete non-life,non-safety and non-health Page 11 improvements, prior to City Engineer signature on the final plat and/or prior to occupancy, a surety agreement may be approved as set forth in UDC 11-5C-3C. 9. Applicant shall be required to pay Public Works development plan review, and construction inspection fees, as determined during the plan review process, prior to the issuance of a plan approval letter. 10. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all development features comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Fair Housing Act. 11. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with any Section 404 Permitting that may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers. 12. Developer shall coordinate mailbox locations with the Meridian Post Office. 13. All grading of the site shall be performed in conformance with MCC 11-14B. 14. Compaction test results shall be submitted to the Meridian Building Department for all building pads receiving engineered backfill,where footing would sit atop fill material. 15. The engineer shall be required to certify that the street centerline elevations are set a minimum of 3-feet above the highest established peak groundwater elevation. This is to ensure that the bottom elevation of the crawl spaces of homes is at least 1-foot above. 16. The applicants design engineer shall be responsible for inspection of all irrigation and/or drainage facility within this project that do not fall under the jurisdiction of an irrigation district or ACHD. The design engineer shall provide certification that the facilities have been installed in accordance with the approved design plans. This certification will be required before a certificate of occupancy is issued for any structures within the project. 17. At the completion of the project, the applicant shall be responsible to submit record drawings per the City of Meridian AutoCAD standards. These record drawings must be received and approved prior to the issuance of a certification of occupancy for any structures within the project. 18. Street light plan requirements are listed in section 6-7 of the Improvement Standards for Street Lighting (http://www.meridiancity.org/public_works.aspx?id=272). All street lights shall be installed at developer's expense. Final design shall be submitted as part of the development plan set for approval, which must include the location of any existing street lights. The contractor's work and materials shall conform to the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC. Contact the City of Meridian Transportation and Utility Coordinator at 898-5500 for information on the locations of existing street lighting. 19. The applicant shall provide easement(s)for all public water/sewer mains outside of public right of way(include all water services and hydrants). The easement widths shall be 20-feet wide for a single utility, or 30-feet wide for two. The easements shall not be dedicated via the plat, but rather dedicated outside the plat process using the City of Meridian's standard forms. The easement shall be graphically depicted on the plat for reference purposes. Submit an executed easement(on the form available from Public Works), a legal description prepared by an Idaho Licensed Professional Land Surveyor, which must include the area of the easement (marked EXHIBIT A) and an 81/2" x I I" map with bearings and distances (marked EXHIBIT B) for review. Both exhibits must be sealed, signed and dated by a Professional Land Surveyor. DO NOT RECORD. Add a note to the plat referencing this document. All easements must be submitted,reviewed, and approved prior to signature of the final plat by the City Engineer. 20. Applicant shall be responsible for application and compliance with and NPDES permitting that may be required by the Environmental Protection Agency. Page 12 21. Any wells that will not continue to be used must be properly abandoned according to Idaho Well Construction Standards Rules administered by the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The Developer's Engineer shall provide a statement addressing whether there are any existing wells in the development,and if so,how they will continue to be used, or provide record of their abandonment. 22. Any existing septic systems within this project shall be removed from service per City Ordinance Section 9-1-4 and 9 4 8. Contact the Central District Health Department for abandonment procedures and inspections. 23. The City of Meridian requires that pressurized irrigation systems be supplied by a year-round source of water(MCC 9-1-28.C.1).The applicant should be required to use any existing surface or well water for the primary source. If a surface or well source is not available,a single-point connection to the culinary water system shall be required. If a single-point connection is utilized,the developer will be responsible for the payment of assessments for the common areas prior to development plan approval. 24. All irrigation ditches, canals, laterals, or drains, exclusive of natural waterways, intersecting, crossing or laying adjacent and contiguous to the area being subdivided shall be addressed per UDC 11-3A-6. In performing such work,the applicant shall comply with Idaho Code 42-1207 and any other applicable law or regulation. C. PARKS AND RECREATION https:llweblink.meridiancily.orglWebLink/DocView.aspx?id=263877&dbid=0&redo=MeridianCity Page 13 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Lavender Heights Subdivision No. 3 Pedestrian Pathway Easement No. 1 ADA COUNTY RECORDER Phil McGrane 2022-059724 BOISE IDAHO Pgs=5 BONNIE OBERBILLIG 06/29/2022 09:42 AM CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO NO FEE ESMT-2022-0186 Lavender Heights Subdivision No. 3 Pedestrian Pathway Easement No. 1 PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY EASEMIENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this 28th day of June , 20 22 , between LH Development LLC hereinafter referred to as "Grantor", and the City of ?�eri(fian, an Idaho municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as"Grantee"; WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of real property on portions of which the City of Meridian desires to establish a public pathway; and WHEREAS, the Grantor desires to grant an easement to establish a public pathway and provide connectivity to present and future portions of the pathway; and WHEREAS,Grantor shall construct the pathway improvements upon the easement described herein;and NOW,THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: THE GRANTOR does hereby grant unto the Grantee an easement on the following property, described on Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorporated herein. THE EASEMENT hereby granted is for the purpose of providing a public pedestrian pathway easement for multiple-use non-motorized recreation, with the free right of access to such facilities at any and all times. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD, said easement unto said Grantee, its successors and assigns forever. THE GRANTOR hereby covenants and agrees that it will not place or allow to be placed any permanent structures, trees, brush, or perennial shrubs or flowers within the area described for this easement, which would interfere with the use of said easement, for the purposes stated herein. IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED, by and between the parties hereto, that the Grantor shall repair and maintain the pathway improvements. THE GRANTOR hereby covenants and agrees with the Grantee that should any part of the easement hereby granted become part of, or lie within the boundaries of any public street, Pedestrian Pathway Easement V. 01/0 1/2020 then, to such extent such easement hereby granted which lies within such boundary thereof or which is a part thereof, shall cease and become null and void and of no further effect and shall be completely relinquished. THE GRANTOR does hereby covenant with the Grantee that it is lawfully seized and possessed of the aforementioned and described tract of land, and that it has a good and lawful right to convey said easement, and that it will warrant and forever defend the title and quiet possession thereof against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor has hereunto subscribed its signature the day and year first hereinabove written. GRANTO . STATE OF IDAHO ) ) ss County of Ada ) This record was acknowledged before me on I um3,ZO date by Lcxrq !�Iu I/..QS (name of individual), [complete the following signing in a representative cupachy, or strike the following if signing in an individual capacity] on behalf of.(� f(op ry e k. LGL (name of entity on behalf of whom record was executed), in the following representative capacity: _ (type of authority such as officer or trustee) (stamp) WL ```,114118111,' Notary Signature %�O��E A My Commission Expires:,1113a �z3 •. 0�. ?♦ ire �o7a. ••% i 81.E ,{ • cr%r ���p�e f�0`�♦ Pedestrian Pathway Easement REV.01/01/2020 GRANTEE: CITY OF MERIDIAN Robert E. Simison, Mayor 6-28-2022 Attest by Chris Johnson, City Clerk 6-28-2022 STATE OF IDAHO, ) ss. County of Ada ) This record was acknowledged before me on 6-28-2022 (date) by Robert E. Simison and Chris Johnson on behalf of the City of Meridian, in their capacities as Mayor and City Clerk, respectively. Notary Signature My Commission Expires: 3-28-2028 Pedestrian Pathway Easement REV. 01/01/2020 EXHIBIT A Legal Description City of Meridian Pathway Easement Lavender Heights Subdivision No. 3 An easement located in the W % of the SW% of Section 32, Township 3 North, Range 1 East, Boise Meridian, City of Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, being a strip of land 14.00 feet in width, left of and adjacent to the following described easement line: Commencing at a Brass Cap monument marking the southwest corner of the SW % of said Section 32, from which an Aluminum cap monument marking the northwest corner of said SW'/4 bears N 0032'17" W a distance of 2700.11 feet; Thence S 89°57'01" E along the southerly boundary of said SW% a distance of 1331.91 feet to a 5/8 inch iron pin monument marking the southeast corner of the W 'h of the SW % of said Section 32; Thence N 0°09'52"W along the easterly boundary of said W'/z of the SW%a distance of 1227.51 feet to a point; Thence leaving said boundary N 89044'40" W a distance of 3.69 feet to the BEGINNING POINT of said easement line; Thence N 0010'09" E a distance of 191.22 feet to the ENDING POINT of said easement line. Said easement contains 2,625 square feet (0.060 acres) and is subject to any other easements existing or in use. Clinton W. Hansen, PLS Land Solutions, PC NPPL LA Np June 1, 2022 Cb��o \STER SG,p � G �- 11118 OF tip�N W !l dsolutior3s Meridian Pathway Easement Land surveying and Consulting Lavender Heights Subdivision No.3 Job No. 17-55 Page 1 of 1 LAVENDER HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION NO. 3 CITY OF MERIDIAN PATHWAY EASEMENT EXHIBIT LOCATED IN THE W 1/2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 32, T.3N., RAE., B.M. 31 32 MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO 1/4 EXHIBIT B I I I o - I I ENDING POINT N I I 2,625 SF/0.060 ACRES z � 14' LJ m l I cn SW 1/16 -- — `V p 1= Z ROPp NE�p g I c' PNpEFZ N No I ZI o N89'44'40'W 3.69' o - BEGINNING POINT 3 - �N N �O) o ^pl J Z 31 S8957'01°E 1331.91' W 1/16 S89'58'24°E 1331.96' 32 1/4 6�32 5 E. LAKE HAZEL RD. 5 `oNNL LA ly�s S STfR o � a. 11118 X nNub10(l ? !,9TF 0 F 0N W.NPR Lain olultions 0 40' 80' 160' L nd Surveying and Consulting 231 E 5TH ST,STE A MERIDIAN,ID 83642 (208)288-2040 (208)288-2557 fax www.landsolutions.biz JOB N0.17-55 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Quartet Northeast Subdivision No. 1 Pedestrian Pathway Easement ADA COUNTY RECORDER Phil McGrane 2022-059725 BOISE IDAHO Pgs=5 BONNIE OBERBILLIG 06/29/2022 09:42 AM CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO NO FEE EST-2021-0024 QuartetNorteast Subdivision No. 1 PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY EASEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made this' 28th day of June 20 22, between ri to v to nt Inc. hereinafter referred to as "Grantor—';T the City o eri ian, an Idaho municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as"Grantee"; WITET : WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of real property on portions of which the City of Meridian desires to establish a public pathway;and WHEREAS, the Grantor desires to grant an easement to establish a public pathway and provide connectivity to present and future portions of the pathway;and WHEREAS, Grantor shall construct the pathway improvements upon the easement described herein;and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows: THE GRANTOR does hereby grant unto the Grantee an easement on the following property; described o Exhibit "A" and depicted on Exhibit °B" attached hereto and incorporated herein. THE EASEMENT hereby granted is for the purpose of providing a public pedestrian pathway easement for multiple-use non-motorized recreation, with the free right of access to such facilities at any and all times. TO HAVED TO HOLD, said easement unto said Grantee, its successors and assigns forever. THE GRANTOR hereby covenants and agrees that it will not place or allow to be placed any permanent structures, trees, brush, or perennial shrubs or flowers within the area described for this easement, which would interfere with the use of said easement, for the purposes stated herein. IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED,by and between the parties hereto, that the Grantor shall repair and maintain the pathway improvements. THE GRANTOR hereby covenants and agrees with the Grantee that should any part of the easement hereby granted become part of, or lie within the boundaries of any public street, Pedestrians Pathway Easement REV. 01/01/2020 then, to such extent such easement hereby granted which lies within such boundary thereof or which is a part thereof, shall cease and become null and void and of no further effect and shall be completely relinquished. THE GRANTOR does hereby covenant with the Grantee that it is lawfully seized and possessed of the aforementioned and described tract of land, and that it has a good and lawful right to convey said easement, and that it will warrant and forever defend the title and quiet possession thereof against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Grantor has hereunto subscribed its signature the day and year first hereinabove written. GRANTOR:Brighton Development Inc. Jonath n .Wardle, President STAT F IDAHO ) ) ss County of Ada ) This record was aclriowledged before me on a (date) byUb^-Pkm UVQ.�U/� (name of individual), [complete the following i signing in a representative capacity, or strike the following if signing in an individual capacity] on behalf of w �po„yl �nG. (name of en N y on behalf of whom record was executed), in the lowing representative capacity: _ ee- (type of authority such as officer or trustee) (stamp) (14A4L Notary Signature SHARI VAUGHAN My Commission Expires:, — 0 Notary Public-State of Idaho Commission Number 20 18 1002 My Commission Expires Jun 1, 2024 Pedestrian Pathway Easement REV. 01/01/2020 GRANTEE: CITY OF MERIDIAN Robert E. Simison,Mayor 6-28-2022 Attest by Chris Johnson, City Clerk 6-28-2022 STATE OF IDAHO, ) : ss. County of Ada ) This record was acknowledged before me on 6-28-2022 (date) by Robert E. Simison and Chris Johnson on behalf of the City of Meridian, in their capacities as Mayor and City Clerk,respectively. Notary Signature My Commission Expires: 3-28-2028 Pedestrian Pathway Easement REV. 01/01/2020 km E N G I N E E R I N G March 24,2021 Quartet Northeast Subdivision No.1 Project No.20-088 Legal Description City of Meridian Pathway Easement Exhibit A A parcel of land for a City of Meridian Pathway Easement being 14.00 feet wide,7.00 feet each side of the following described centerline and situated in a portion of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 34,Township 4 North, Range 1 West,B.M.,City of Meridian,Ada County,Idaho and being more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the West 1/4 cornerof said Section 34,which bears S00°27'24"W a distance of 2,631.60feet from the Northwest corner of said Section 34; Thence following the westerly line of said Northwest 1/4, N00°27'24"E a distance of 503.12 feet; Thence leaving said westerly line,S89°32'36"E a distance of 48.00 feet to the easterly right-of-way line of N. Black Cat Road and being the POINTOF BEGINNING. Thence S78°15'35"E a distance of 261.89 feet; Thence S78°22'23"E a distance of 307.09 feet; Thence S79°05'40"E a distance of 326.90feet; Thence S77°05'23"E a distance of 111.77 feet; Thence S79°57'01"E a distance of 204.29 feet; Thence S73°28'41"E a distance of 124.81 feet; Thence S46°51'55"E a distance of 152.75 feet; Thence S38°17'55"E a distance of 185.20 feet to the East-West centerline of said Section 34 and beingthe POINT OF TERMINUS,from which said West 1/4 corner bears N89'16'14"W a distance of 1,586.34 feet. The sidelines of the above-described easement shall be lengthened or shortened to intersect the easterly right-of-way line of N. Black Cat Road and the East-West centerline of said Section 34. Said easement description contains a total of 23,446 square feet(0.538 acres), more or less,and is subject to all existing easements and/or rights-of-way of record or implied. Attached hereto is Exhibit B and by this reference is made a part hereof. off' �D a a 12459 c' 32 �-� I 9233 Wpot 540 Street 9 pplse, Idohn 83714 • 203.039,6939 • kmendllp.cum 28 27 W. McMillan Road 33 34 FOUND BRASS CAP NORTHWEST CORNER SECTION 34 I X0. vpY (0 N 00 N N S89'32'36"E Proposed L� 0f74B.00'(TIE) Quartet Northeast Subdisivion -oIn tD M 0 0 Z S78'15'35"E No. 1 o W Fr N 261.89' S78'22'23"E ru. 4�_ � 307.09' U w S79'05'40"E 1` 326.90' o c� O d" POINT OF o BEGINNING 1 S79'57'01"E In r- on Q N I ``` 204.29' S73'28'41"E/ ~ Z m p m --� � � 124.81' 0 2I� o I � S7705; Nampa & Meridian � 546'51'55"Ep ' / 152.75' Irrigation District SO434234020 23,446 Sq.Ft. (0.538 AC) \ 33 34 -- — — N89'16'14W 1586.34'(TIE) — 185.20' \ POINT OF COMMENCEMENT pP,' g FOUND ALUMINUM CAP WEST 1/4 CORNER SECTION 34 _LEGEND FOUND ALUMINUM CAP FOUND BRASS CAP A CALCULATED POINT PROPERTY BOUNDARY LINE o — EASEMENT CENTERLINE — — — —SECTION LINE — ———— ———EASEMENT LINE o -- —SURVEY TIE LINE W qQ� d^ z W l7 0 250 500 750 Plan Scale: 1" 250 W ENGINEERING = ' 9233 WEST STATE STREET ­4 w BOISE,IDA)083714 PHONE(2M, 639.6939 Exhibit B s �_meognP.com _..� City of Meridian Pathway Easement DATE: Mar 02021 a PROJECT: 20-0M m SHEET: A portion of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4,Section 34,Township 4 North, Range 1 West, "= 1 OF 1 Boise Meridian,City of Meridian,Ada County,Idaho l.i • • J E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law for Ten Mile and McMillan (H-2022- 0011) by Anne Kunkel, Varin Thomas, LLC., Located at the Northeast Corner of N. Ten Mile Rd. and W. McMillan Rd., Encompassing Nine (9) Parcels CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW E IDIAN�' AND DECISION& ORDER , In the Matter of the Request to modify the existing Development Agreement of the Ten Mile and McMillan development(Inst.#2020-040967)for the purpose of amending a DA provision regarding cross access between the commercial properties and the senior living property,by Anne Kunkel,Varin Thomas,LLC. Case No(s). H-2022-0011 For the City Council Hearing Date of: June 14,2022 (Findings on June 28,2022) A. Findings of Fact 1. Hearing Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14,2022, incorporated by reference) 2. Process Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14,2022, incorporated by reference) 3. Application and Property Facts(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14, 2022, incorporated by reference) 4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code(see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14,2022,incorporated by reference) B. Conclusions of Law 1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the"Local Land Use Planning Act of 1975,"codified at Chapter 65, Title 67,Idaho Code(I.C. §67-6503). 2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code codified as Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of Meridian has,by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted December 17, 2019,Resolution No. 19-2179 and Maps. 3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code § 11-5A. 4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s)received from the governmental subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction. 5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed. 6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision,which shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon the applicant,the Community Development Department,the Public Works Department and any affected party requesting notice. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Ten Mile&McMillan MDA—FILE#H-2022-0011) - 1 - 7. That this approval is subject to the Conditions of Approval all in the attached Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14,2022, incorporated by reference. The conditions are concluded to be reasonable and the applicant shall meet such requirements as a condition of approval of the application. C. Decision and Order Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-5A and based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby ordered that: 1. The applicant's request for Development Agreement Modification is hereby approved per the conditions of approval in the Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14,2022, attached as Exhibit A. D. Notice of Applicable Time Limits Notice of Preliminary Plat Duration Please take notice that approval of a preliminary plat,combined preliminary and final plat, or short plat shall become null and void if the applicant fails to obtain the city engineer's signature on the final plat within two(2)years of the approval of the preliminary plat or the combined preliminary and final plat or short plat(UDC 11-6B-7A). In the event that the development of the preliminary plat is made in successive phases in an orderly and reasonable manner, and conforms substantially to the approved preliminary plat, such segments, if submitted within successive intervals of two (2)years,may be considered for final approval without resubmission for preliminary plat approval(UDC 11-6B-7B). Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with I I-6B-7.A,the Director may authorize a single extension of time to obtain the City Engineer's signature on the final plat not to exceed two(2)years. Additional time extensions up to two (2)years as determined and approved by the City Council may be granted.With all extensions,the Director or City Council may require the preliminary plat, combined preliminary and final plat or short plat to comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11. If the above timetable is not met and the applicant does not receive a time extension,the property shall be required to go through the platting procedure again(UDC 1I- 6B-7C). Notice of Conditional Use Permit Duration Please take notice that the conditional use permit,when granted, shall be valid for a maximum period of two(2)years unless otherwise approved by the City. During this time,the applicant shall commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions of approval, satisfy the requirements set forth in the conditions of approval, and acquire building permits and commence construction of permanent footings or structures on or in the ground. For conditional use permits that also require platting,the final plat must be signed by the City Engineer within this two(2)year period. Upon written request and filed by the applicant prior to the termination of the period in accord with 11-513-6.G.1,the Director may authorize a single extension of the time to commence the use not to exceed one(1)two (2)year period. Additional time extensions up to two (2)years as FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Ten Mile&McMillan MDA—FILE#H-2022-0011) -2- determined and approved by the City Council may be granted.With all extensions,the Director or City Council may require the conditional use comply with the current provisions of Meridian City Code Title 11(UDC 11-5B-6F). Notice of Development Agreement Duration The city and/or an applicant may request a development agreement or a modification to a development agreement consistent with Idaho Code section 67-6511A. The development agreement may be initiated by the city or applicant as part of a request for annexation and/or rezone at any time prior to the adoption of findings for such request. A development agreement may be modified by the city or an affected party of the development agreement. Decision on the development agreement modification is made by the city council in accord with this chapter. When approved, said development agreement shall be signed by the property owner(s)and returned to the city within six(6)months of the city council granting the modification. A modification to the development agreement may be initiated prior to signature of the agreement by all parties and/or may be requested to extend the time allowed for the agreement to be signed and returned to the city if filed prior to the end of the six(6)month approval period. E. Judicial Review Pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6521(1)(d), if this final decision concerns a matter enumerated in Idaho Code § 67-6521(1)(a), an affected person aggrieved by this final decision may,within twenty-eight (28)days after all remedies have been exhausted, including requesting reconsideration of this final decision as provided by Meridian City Code § 1-7-10, seek judicial review of this final decision as provided by chapter 52,title 67,Idaho Code. This notice is provided as a courtesy; the City of Meridian does not admit by this notice that this decision is subject to judicial review under LLUPA. F. Notice of Right to Regulatory Takings Analysis Pursuant to Idaho Code §§ 67-6521(1)(d)and 67-8003, an owner of private property that is the subject of a final decision may submit a written request with the Meridian City Clerk for a regulatory takings analysis. G. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of June 14, 2022. FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Ten Mile&McMillan MDA—FILE#H-2022-0011) -3- By action of the City Council at its regular meeting held on the 28th day of June 2022. COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRAD HOAGLUN VOTED COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT JOE BORTON VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER JESSICA PERREAULT VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER LUKE CAVENER VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER TREG BERNT VOTED COUNCIL MEMBER LIZ STRADER VOTED MAYOR ROBERT SIMISON VOTED (TIE BREAKER) Mayor Robert E. Simison 6-28-2022 Attest: Chris Johnson 6-28-2022 City Clerk Copy served upon Applicant, Community Development Department,Public Works Department and City Attorney. By: Dated: 6-28-2022 City Clerk's Office FINDINGS OF FACT,CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION&ORDER FOR(Ten Mile&McMillan MDA—FILE#H-2022-0011) -4- EXHIBIT A STAFF REPORT E COMMUNITY N -- COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HEARING 6/14/2022 Legend �® DATE: Project Location RJMR-TO: Mayor&City CouncilC-C 'E6 FROM: Joseph Dodson,Associate Planner 8> �� 208-884-5533 L-O R_81 SUBJECT: H-2022-0011 MI$ N. C-G _!-O C-C R-15 Ten Mile and McMillan MDA le L-O —RUT I�I LLLL R-4 R-4 LOCATION: Project is located at the northeast corner of N. Ten Mile Road and W. McMillan R:g C-NA R-8 Road encompassing nine(9)parcels, in L-O RUT the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 26, R-4 Township 4N,Range 1 W. R'2 ! �� RUT I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Request to modify the existing Development Agreement of the Ten Mile and McMillan development (Inst. #2020-040967) for the purpose of amending a DA provision regarding cross access between the commercial properties and the senior living property. IL APPLICANT INFORMATION A. Applicant: Anne Kunkel,Varin Thomas,LLC—242 North 8th Street, Ste, 220,Boise, ID 83702 B. Owners: See multiple affidavits of legal interest in public record for all owners that are part of the Development Agreement. Senior Living Owner: 55 Resort at Verona Place,LLC— 105 Decker Court, Ste. 460,Irving,TX 75062 C. Representative: Same as Applicant III. NOTICING City Council Posting Date Legal notice published in newspaper 5/29/2022 Pagel Radius notice mailed to properties within 500 feet 5/26/2022 Public hearing notice sign posted 6/3/2022 NextDoor Posting 5/25/2022 IV. STAFF ANALYSIS History The subject application encompasses nine(9)parcels surrounding the northeast corner ofN. Ten Mile Road and W. McMillan Road. These parcels were part of a Development Agreement Modification in 2020 and were removed from an existing Development Agreement(DA) for the purpose of entering into a new DA with a new conceptual plan and building elevations(H-2019-0126,DA Inst. #2020- 040967)to show a future independent senior living facility. The largest property of the nine parcels received conditional use permit(CUP)approval for the independent senior living facility in 2020 (H- 2020-0004), consistent with the new concept plan and elevations. Development Agreement Modification The approved DA(Inst. #2020-040967)includes a provision that requires the senior living parcel and the commercial parcels to provide cross-access and cross-parking. The inclusion of this provision is standard for commercial properties but should have excluded the senior living property as the City does not want cut-through traffic or shared parking between the commercial properties and the senior living project. Further,the existing approvals required a commercial drive-aisle along the rear of each commercial building lot which provides for the required cross-access—this drive aisle has been constructed per the previous approvals. The Applicant is therefore requesting the following modification to provision 5.Lc: "An easement agreement shall be recorded granting cross-access/cross-parking to all lots in the development, excluding that real probe legally described on Exhibit C to the Development Agreement,which shall be developed as multi-family development restricted to seniors, age 55 and older ,the"Excluded Property,L including the parcel at the southwest corner of this site that is not subject to this agreement. A recorded copy of said easement agreement..." Staff supports the DA Modification request because of the shared drive-aisle,the fact the senior living facility will stand on its own in terms of access and parking, and a desire for the City to limit cut-through traffic between commercial and residential properties. However, Staff does recommend a slight revision to the revised language proposed by the Applicant to make it more clear which property is excluded from this provision and remove redundant language found within an existing provision: "An easement agreement shall be recorded granting cross-access/cross-parking to all lots in the development, excluding that real property legally described in Exhibit C to the Development Agreement,which was approved as McMillan Independent Senior LivingF (H-2020-0004)and is located at 4923 N. Cortona Way(the"Excluded Property),b including the parcel at the southwest corner of this site that is not subject to this agreement. A recorded copy of said easement agreement..." V. DECISION A. Staff: Staff recommends approval of the proposed MDA per the modified provision in Section VI.B. Page 2 B. The Meridian City Council heard these items on June 14,2022. At the public hearing.the Council moved to approve the subject Development Agreement Modification request. 1. Summary of the City Council public hearing: a. In favor: Anne Kunkel,Applicant Legal Representative b. In opposition:None c. Commenting:Anne Kunkel d. Written testimony:None e. Staff presenting application: Joseph Dodson,Associate Planner £ Other Staff commenting on application:None 2. Key issue(s)of public testimony: a. None 3. Key issue(s)of discussion by City Council: a. None 4. City Council change(s)to Staff recommendation: a. Include Staff s recommended DA language in lieu of Applicant's proposed language. VI. EXHIBITS A. Existing DA Provisions 5• CONDITIONS GOVERNING) r,VELOPME�E T Or SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5.1. Owner and/or Developer shall develop the .Property in accordance with the following spmial conditions: a. Future development of this site shall substantially comply with the conceptual development plan and building elevations contained in Exhibit A of the Staff Repert that is attached to the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, attached hereto as Exhibit 44 , b. Development of the subject property (Le. site design and building design) is requited to comply with the design standards listed in UDC 11-3A-19 and the City of Meridian Architectural Standards Manual. c. An casement agreement shall be recorded granting cross-access/cross-parking to all lots in the development,including the parcel at the southwest corner 4f this site that is not subject to this agreement. A recorded copy of said easement agreement shall be subinitteti to the Planning Division prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Zoning Compliance application for the site. d. The age of the residents living in the multi-family development shall be restricted to seniors, age 55 and older. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT--TEN MILEANA MCMILLAN(11-2019-012fi) PAGE 3 OF 3 Page 3 B. Proposed Revisions to the existing Development Agreement Provision 5.Lc: Applicant's request: "An easement agreement shall be recorded granting cross-access/cross-parking to all lots in the development, excluding that real property legally described on Exhibit C to the Development Agreement,which shall be developed as multi-family development restricted to seniors, age 55 and older(the"Excluded Property"),but including the parcel at the southwest corner of this site that is not subject to this agreement. A recorded copy of said easement agreement..." Staff s recommended language: "An easement agreement shall be recorded granting cross-access/cross-parking to all lots in the development, excluding that real property legally described in Exhibit C to the Development Agreement,which was approved as McMillan Independent Senior LivingFacility(H-2020-0004) and is located at 4923 N. Cortona Way(the"Excluded Property"),but including the parcel at the southwest corner of this site that is not subject to this agreement. A recorded copy of said easement agreement..." C. Noted"Exhibit C,Excluded Property"from revised DA provision: Parcel"A' A parcel of Land located in a portico of mck 12 of the Amended Plat of Verona Subdivision No-4, as the same is shown on the officraf plat thereof,filed in Book 102 of Plats at Page 13476,Ada County Records, and shown as Parcel A on Record of Survey No_ 12081, recorded November 6,2019,as Instrument No.2019-1 10665,being situate in the Southwest quarter of Section 26;Township 4 North.Range 1 West_Boise Meridian,City of Meridian,Ada County, Idaho,hieing more particularly described as follows: Commencrng at the Southwest comer of said Section 26(from which the South quarter comer of said Section 26 bears South 88'58'52"East,2602_82 feet distant),thence North 00*21*16'East,848.02 feet on the West Section line of said Section 26.thence Leaving said west section line,South 88'58'52'East.30.DO feet to the Northwest corner of said Amended Pleat of Verona Subdivision No_4,said point being common with the Easterly right-of-way of North Ten Mile Road and the Southerly right-of-way of West Milano Drive;thence South 88'58'52"East,296.55 feet on the Northerly boundary tine of said Amended Plat of Verona Subdivision No.4.said point being the POINT OF BEGINNING;thence The foilowing eight(8)courses and distances on the Northerly and Easterly boundary line of said Amended Plat of Verona Subdivision No.4: South 88'58'52"East,74.70 feet_thence South 82'0354'East,321.73 feet to a point of curvature;thence 22M09 feet an the-arc of a curve to the right,having a radius of 153.00 feet,a central angle of 82'2514`,and along chord bearing South 40'51'19r East,201,60 feet;thence South 00'21'16'Westr 60.32 feet;thence South DD'24'03'East,151.75 feet;thence South DU'21'16'West,60.17 feet;thence North 89'35'57'East, 117.34 feet to a porcrt of curvature;thence 107.98 feet on the arc of a curve to the right,having a radius of 273.00 feet,a central angle of 22'39'43'.and a long chord bearing South 20°53'49East, 10728 feet;thence Leaving said Easterly boundary line,NorM 90'00'00"West.458.40 feet to a point of curvature;thence 43.96 feet on the arc of a curve to the right,having a radius of 84.00 feet,a central angle of 29'59'54',and a long chord bearing North 75"00103"West,43.48 feet;thence North 60'00'06'West,66.00 feet to a point of curvature;thence 58.68 feet on the are of a curve to the left,having a radius of 116.00 feet,a central angle of 28'59104'r and a long chord bearing North 74'29'38'West,58.D6 feet;thence North 88'59'10'West,48.40 feet to a Point of Curvature;thence 29.49 feet on the are of a curve to the right,having a radius of 1900. feet,a central angle of 88°55'10",and a long chord bearing North 44'31'35"West,26.62 feet:thence North 00'04'00'West,490.25 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Page 4 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Approve Award of Contract for State Highway 16 Water Main Replacements to Titan Technologies, Inc. for the Not-To-Exceed amount of$912,426.00 C� fIEN .D L4,, MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL Request to Include Topic on the City Council Agenda From: Keith Watts Meeting Date: 6/28 /2022 Presenter: N/A Estimated Time: 0 Topic: Approve Award of Contract for State HWY 16 Water Main Replacements to Titan Technologies, Inc. for the Not-To-Exceed amount of$912,426.00. Recommended Council Action: Approve award of construction contract to Titan Technologies for State Highway 16 Water Main Replacements for the Not-to-Exceed amount of$912,426.00 and authorize the Procurement manager to sign the contract and resulting Purchase Order. Background: No bids were received on April 4, 2022, department went out and negotiated cost with the contractor per State Statute 67-2805 (a)(vii) and is in conjunction with the department's budget amendment. CONTRACT CHECKLIST I. PROJECT INFORMATION Date: 6/2/2022 REQUESTING DEPARTMENT PW Project Name: Future State HWY 16 Water Main Improvements Project Manager: Kyle Radek Contract Amount: $912,426 Contractor/Consultant/Design Engineer: Titan Technologies, Inc. Is this a change order? Yes ❑ No ❑ Change Order No. II. BUDGET INFORMATION (Project Manager to Complete) III. Contract Type Fund: 60 Budget Available(Purchasing attach report): Department 3490 Yes ❑� No ❑ Construction ❑ GL Account 96140 FY Budget: 2022 Task Order ❑ Project Number: 11089.a Enhancement: Yes ❑ No ❑ Professional Service ❑ Equipment ❑ Will the project cross fiscal years? Yes No ❑ Grant ❑ IV. PROCUREMENT USE ONLY-GRANT INFORMATION(to be completed only on Grant funded projects) Grant#: Wage Determination Received Wage Verification 10 Days prior to bid due date Debarment Status(Federal Funded) N/A N/A N/A N/A Print and Attach the determination Print,attach and amend bid by addendum(if changed) www.sam.gov Print and attach V. BASIS OF AWARD BID RFP/RFQ TASK ORDER Award based on Low Bid Highest Ranked Vendor Selected Master Agreement Category (Bid Results Attached) Yes ❑ No ❑ (Ratings Attached) Yes ❑No Date MSA Roster Approved: Typical Award Yes ❑ No 0 If no please state circumstances and conclusion: NO BIDS RECV'D - KYLE NEGOTIATED WITH CLIFF AT TITAN FOR A QUOTE Date Award Posted: N/A 7 day protest period ends: N/A VI. PROCUREMENT USE ONLY-CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT REQUIRED INFORMATION PW License PWC-C-15853 Expiration Date: 6/30/2022 Corporation Status Insurance Certificates Received(Date): 6/2/2022 Expiration Date: 7/1/2022 Rating: A++ Payment and Performance Bonds Received(Date): 6/14/2022 Rating: A+ Builders Risk Ins.Req'd: Yes ❑ No J❑ If yes,has policy been purchased? N/A (Only applicabale for projects above$1,000,000) VII. TASK ORDER SELECTION (Project Manager to Complete) Reason Consultant Selected ❑ 1 Performance on past projects Check all that apply ❑ Quality of work ❑ On Budget ❑On Time ❑ Accuracy of Construction Est ❑ 2 Qualified Personnel ❑ 3 Availability of personnel ❑ 4 Local of personnel Description of negotiation process and fee evaluation: Enter Supervisor Name Date Approve Vill. PROCUREMENT USE ONLY- AWARD INFORMATION Date Submitted to Clerk for Agenda: June 15,2022 Approval Date June 28,2022 By: Council Purchase Order No.: Date Issued: WH5 submitted (Only for PW Construction Projects) NTP Date: Contract Request Checklist.5.24.2016.Final CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT# 11089.a THIS CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION is made this 28th day of June , 2022, and entered into by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642, Titan _Technologies, Inc. hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR", whose business address is 5717 West Albatros Street, Boise, ID 83705 and whose Public Works Contractor License # is P W C - C-15853. INTRODUCTION Whereas, the City has a need for services involving Water Main Construction; and WHEREAS, the Contractor is specially trained, experienced and competent to perform and has agreed to provide such services; NOW, THEREFORE; in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties agree as follows: TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Scope of Work: 1.1 CONTRACTOR shall perform and furnish to the City upon execution of this Contract and receipt of the City's written notice to proceed, all services and work, and comply in all respects, as specified in the document titled "Scope of Work" a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference, together with any amendments that may be agreed to in writing by the parties. 1 .2 All documents, drawings and written work product prepared or produced by the Contractor under this Agreement, including without limitation electronic data files, are the property of the Contractor; provided, however, the City shall have the right to reproduce, publish and use all such work, or any part thereof, in any manner and for any purposes whatsoever and to authorize others to do so. If any such work is copyrightable, the Contractor may copyright the same, except that, as to any work which is copyrighted by the Contractor, the City reserves a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish and use such work, or any part thereof, and to authorize others to do so. STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 1 of 14 11089.A 1.3 The Contractor shall provide services and work under this Agreement consistent with the requirements and standards established by applicable federal, state and city laws, ordinances, regulations and resolutions. The Contractor represents and warrants that it will perform its work in accordance with generally accepted industry standards and practices for the profession or professions that are used in performance of this Agreement and that are in effect at the time of performance of this Agreement. Except for that representation and any representations made or contained in any proposal submitted by the Contractor and any reports or opinions prepared or issued as part of the work performed by the Contractor under this Agreement, Contractor makes no other warranties, either express or implied, as part of this Agreement. 1.4 Services and work provided by the Contractor at the City's request under this Agreement will be performed in a timely manner in accordance with a Schedule of Work, which the parties hereto shall agree to. The Schedule of Work may be revised from time to time upon mutual written consent of the parties. 2. Consideration 2.1 The Contractor shall be compensated on a Not-To-Exceed basis as provided in Exhibit B "Payment Schedule" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof for the Not-To-Exceed amount of $912,426.00. 2.2 The Contractor shall provide the City with a monthly statement and supporting invoices, as the work warrants, of fees earned and costs incurred for services provided during the billing period, which the City will pay within 30 days of receipt of a correct invoice and approval by the City. The City will not withhold any Federal or State income taxes or Social Security Tax from any payment made by City to Contractor under the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Payment of all taxes and other assessments on such sums is the sole responsibility of Contractor. 2.3 Except as expressly provided in this Agreement, Contractor shall not be entitled to receive from the City any additional consideration, compensation, salary, wages, or other type of remuneration for services rendered under this Agreement including, but not limited to, meals, lodging, transportation, drawings, renderings or mockups or material escalations. Specifically, Contractor shall not be entitled by virtue of this Agreement to consideration in the form of overtime, health insurance benefits, retirement benefits, paid holidays or other paid leaves of absence of any type or kind whatsoever. 3. Term: 3.1 This agreement shall become effective upon execution by both parties, and shall expire upon (a) completion of the agreed upon work, (b) or unless sooner terminated as provided in Sections 3.2, 3.3, and Section 4 below or unless some other method or time of termination is listed in Exhibit A. STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 2 of 14 11089.A 3.2 Should Contractor default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, City, at City's option, may terminate this Agreement by giving written notification to Contractor. 3.3 Should City fail to pay Contractor all or any part of the compensation set forth in Exhibit B of this Agreement on the date due, Contractor, at the Contractor's option, may terminate this Agreement if the failure is not remedied by the City within thirty (30) days from the date payment is due. 4. Liquidated Damages: Upon receipt of a Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall have 180 (One Hundred Eighty) calendar days to complete the work as described herein. Contractor shall beliable to the City for any delay beyond this time period in the amount of $500.00 (Five Hundred Dollars) per calendar day. Such payment shall be construed tobe liquidated damages by the Contractor in lieu of any claim ordamage because ofsuch delay and not be construed as a penalty. See Milestones listed in the Payment Schedule for Substantial Completion. 5. Termination: 5.1 If, through any cause, CONTRACTOR, its officers, employees, or agents fails to fulfill in a timely and proper manner its obligations under this Agreement, violates any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations of this Agreement, falsifies any record or document required to be prepared under this agreement, engages in fraud, dishonesty, or any other act of misconduct in the performance of this contract, or if City determines that termination of this Agreement is in the best interest of CITY, the CITY shall thereupon have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to CONTRACTOR of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such termination. CONTRACTOR may terminate this agreement at any time by giving at least sixty (60) days' notice to CITY. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, all finished or unfinished documents, data, and reports prepared by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement shall, at the option of the CITY, become its property, and CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily complete hereunder. 5.2 Notwithstanding the above, CONTRACTOR shall not be relieved of liability to the CITY for damages sustained by the CITY by virtue of any breach of this Agreement by CONTRACTOR, and the CITY may withhold any payments to CONTRACTOR for the purposes of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the CITY from CONTRACTOR is determined. This provision shall survive the termination of this agreement and shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of its liability to the CITY for damages. STATE HWY 18 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 3 of 14 11089.A 6. Independent Contractor: 6.1 In all matters pertaining to this agreement, CONTRACTOR shall be acting as an independent contractor, and neither CONTRACTOR nor any officer, employee or agent of CONTRACTOR will be deemed an employee of CITY. Except as expressly provided in Exhibit A, Contractor has no authority or responsibility to exercise any rights or power vested in the City and therefore has no authority to bind or incur any obligation on behalf of the City. The selection and designation of the personnel of the CITY in the performance of this agreement shall be made by the CITY. 6.2 Contractor, its agents, officers, and employees are and at all times during the term of this Agreement shall represent and conduct themselves as independent contractors and not as employees of the City. 6.3 Contractor shall determine the method, details and means of performing the work and services to be provided by Contractor under this Agreement. Contractor shall be responsible to City only for the requirements and results specified in this Agreement and, except as expressly provided in this Agreement, shall not be subjected to City's control with respect to the physical action or activities of Contractor in fulfillment of this Agreement. If in the performance of this Agreement any third persons are employed by Contractor, such persons shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction and supervision and control of the Contractor. 7. Sub-Contractors: Contractor shall require that all of its sub-contractors be licensed per State of Idaho Statute # 54-1901. 8. Removal of Unsatisfactory Employees: The Contractor shall only furnish employees who are competent and skilled for work under this contract. If, in the opinion of the City, an employee of the Contractor is incompetent or disorderly, refuses to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, threatens or uses abusive language while on City property, or is otherwise unsatisfactory, that employee shall be removed from all work under this contract. 9. Indemnification and Insurance: 9.1 CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY and it's elected officials, officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and for any and all losses, claims, actions,judgments for damages, or injury to persons or property and losses and expenses and other costs including litigation costs and attorney's fees, arising out of, resulting from, or in connection with the performance of this Agreement by the CONTRACTOR, its servants, agents, officers, employees, guests, and business invitees, and not caused by or arising out of the tortious STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 4 of 14 11089.A conduct of CITY or its employees. CONTRACTOR shall maintain, and specifically agrees that it will maintain, throughout the term of this Agreement, liability insurance in which the CITY shall be named an additional insured in the minimum amounts as follow: General Liability One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per incident or occurrence, Automobile Liability Insurance One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per incident or occurrence and Workers' Compensation Insurance, in the statutory limits as required by law. The limits of insurance shall not be deemed a limitation of the covenants to indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY; and if CITY becomes liable for an amount in excess of the insurance limits, herein provided, CONTRACTOR covenants and agrees to indemnify and save and hold harmless CITY from and for all such losses, claims, actions, or judgments for damages or injury to persons or property and other costs, including litigation costs and attorneys' fees, arising out of, resulting from , or in connection with the performance of this Agreement by the Contractor or Contractor's officers, employs, agents, representatives or subcontractors and resulting in or attributable to personal injury, death, or damage or destruction to tangible or intangible property, including use of. CONTRACTOR shall provide CITY with a Certificate of Insurance, or other proof of insurance evidencing CONTRACTOR'S compliance with the requirements of this paragraph and file such proof of insurance with the CITY at least ten (10) days prior to the date Contractor begins performance of its obligations under this Agreement. In the event the insurance minimums are changed, CONTRACTOR shall immediately submit proof of compliance with the changed limits. Evidence of all insurance shall be submitted to the City Purchasing Agent with a copy to Meridian City Accounting, 33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho 83642. 9.2 Insurance is to be placed with an Idaho admitted insurer with a Best's rating of no less than A-. 9.3 Any deductibles, self-insured retention, or named insureds must be declared in writing and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles, self-insured retentions or named insureds; or the Contractor shall provide a bond, cash or letter of credit guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses. 9.4 To the extent of the indemnity in this contract, Contractor's Insurance coverage shall be primary insurance regarding the City's elected officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City or the City's elected officers, officials, employees and volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor's insurance and shall not contribute with Contractor's insurance except as to the extent of City's negligence. 9.5 The Contractor's insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 5 of 14 11 089.A 9.6 All insurance coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the insurance and indemnity requirements stated herein. 9.7 The limits of insurance described herein shall not limit the liability of the Contractor and Contractor's agents, representatives, employees or subcontractors. 10. Time is of the Essence: The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition and provision hereof, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default under, this Agreement by the party so failing to perform. 11. Bonds: Payment and Performance Bonds are required on all Public Works Improvement Projects per the ISPWC and the City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications & Drawings to the ISPWC, which by this reference are made a part hereof. Contractor is required to furnish faithful performance and payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the contract price issued by surety licensed to do business in the State of Idaho with a Best's rating of no less than A-. In the event that the contract is subsequently terminated for failure to perform, the contractor and/or surety will be liable and assessed for any and all costs for the re-procurement of the contract services. 12. Warranty: All construction and equipment provided under this agreement shall be warranted for 2 years from the date of the City of Meridian acceptance per the ISPWC and the Meridian Supplemental Specifications & Drawings to the ISPWC and any modifications, which by this reference are made a part hereof. All items found to be defective during a warranty inspection and subsequently corrected will require an additional two (2) year warranty from the date of City's acceptance of the corrected work. 13. Changes: The CITY may, from time to time, request changes in the Scope of Work to be performed hereunder. Such changes, including any increase or decrease in the amount of CONTRACTOR'S compensation, which are mutually agreed upon by and between the CITY and CONTRACTOR, shall be incorporated in written amendments which shall be executed with the same formalities as this Agreement. 14. Taxes: The City of Meridian is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will execute the STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 6 of 14 11089.A required exemption certificates for items purchased and used by the City. Items purchased by the City and used by a contractor are subject to Use Tax. All other taxes are the responsibility of the Contractor and are to be included in the Contractor's Bid pricing. 15. Meridian Stormwater Specifications: All construction projects require either a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) or an erosion sediment control plan (ESCP) as specified in the City of Meridian Construction Stormwater Management Program (CSWMP) manual. The CSWMP manual containing the procedures and guidelines can be found at this address: http://www.meridiancity.org/onvironmental.aslpx?id=13618. Contractor shall retain all stormwater and erosion control documentation generated on site during construction including the SWPPP manual, field inspections and amendments. Prior to final acceptance of the job by the City the contractor shall return the field SWPPP manual and field inspection documents to the City for review. A completed Contractor Request to File Project N.O.T. with the EPA form shall be provided to the City with the documents. These documents shall be retained, reviewed and approved by the City prior to final acceptance of the project. 16. ACHD: Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating with the City to obtain appropriate ACHD permit(s) and will reimburse the City for fees, fines, or penalties City incurs due to Contractor's violation of any ACHD policy. City shall certify to ACHD that Contractor is authorized to obtain a Temporary Highway and Right-of-Way Use Permit from ACHD on City's behalf. The parties acknowledge and agree that the scope of the agency granted by such certification is limited to, and conterminous with, the term and scope of this Agreement. 17. Reports and Information: 17.1 At such times and in such forms as the CITY may require, there shall be furnished to the CITY such statements, records, reports, data and information as the CITY may request pertaining to matters covered by this Agreement. 17.2 Contractor shall maintain all writings, documents and records prepared or compiled in connection with the performance of this Agreement for a minimum of four (4) years from the termination or completion of this or Agreement. This includes any handwriting, typewriting, printing, photo static, photographic and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing, any form of communication or representation including letters, words, pictures, sounds or symbols or any combination thereof. STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 7 of 14 11089.A 18. Audits and Inspections: At any time during normal business hours and as often as the CITY may deem necessary, there shall be made available to the CITY for examination all of CONTRACTOR'S records with respect to all matters covered by this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall permit the CITY to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, conditions of employment and other data relating to all matters covered by this Agreement. 19. Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material: No material produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to copyright in the United States or in any other country. The CITY shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose and otherwise use, in whole or in part, any reports, data or other materials prepared under this Agreement. 20. Equal Employment Opportunity: In performing the work herein, Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Revenue Sharing Act Title 31 , U.S. Code Section 2176. Specifically, the Contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, or handicap. Contractor will take affirmative action during employment or training to ensure that employees are treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, political affiliation, marital status, or handicap. In performing the Work required herein, CONTRACTOR shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age or disability. 21. Employment of Bona Fide Idaho Residents: Contractor must comply with Idaho State Statute 44-1002 which states that the Contractor employ ninety-five percent (95%) bona fide Idaho residents. 22. Advice of Attorney: Each party warrants and represents that in executing this Agreement. It has received independent legal advice from its attorney's or the opportunity to seek such advice. 23. Attorney Fees: Should any litigation be commenced between the parties hereto concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to any other relief as may be granted, to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees as determined by a STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 8 of 14 11089.A Court of competent jurisdiction. This provision shall be deemed to be a separate contract between the parties and shall survive any default, termination or forfeiture of this Agreement. 24. Construction and Severability: If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such holding will not affect the validity or enforceability of any other part of this Agreement so long as the remainder of the Agreement is reasonably capable of completion. 25. Waiver of Default: Waiver of default by either party to this Agreement shall not be deemed to be waiver of any subsequent default. Waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach, and shall not be construed to be a modification of the terms of this Agreement unless this Agreement is modified as provided above. 26. Entire Agreement: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements or understandings, oral of written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. 27. Assignment: It is expressly agreed and understood by the parties hereto, that CONTRACTOR shall not have the right to assign, transfer, hypothecate or sell any of its rights under this Agreement except upon the prior express written consent of CITY. 28. Payment Request: Payment requests shall be submitted to City of Meridian through the City's project management software. The Project Manager will compare the invoice against the Payment Schedule in the Agreement for compliance. Upon approval that the work has been done and is in compliance with the Agreement, the Project Manager will approve the pay request for processing. City of Meridian payment terms are Net 30 from the date City receives a correct invoice. Final payment will not be released until the City has received a tax release from the Tax Commission. Retainage of five percent (5%) of the current contract value will be withheld from the final pay application(s) until final completion has been met and releases from both the Idaho Tax Commission and Surety have been received by the City. 29. Cleanup: Contractor shall keep the worksite clean and free from debris. At completion of work and prior to requesting final inspection, the Contractor shall remove all traces STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 9 of 14 11089.A of waste materials and debris resulting from the work. Final payment will not be made if cleanup has not been performed. 30. Order of Precedence: The order or precedence shall be the contract agreement, the Invitation for Bid document, then the winning bidders submitted bid document. 31. Compliance with Laws: In performing the scope of work required hereunder, CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, and codes of Federal, State, and local governments. 32. Applicable Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho, and the ordinances of the City of Meridian. 33. Notices: Any and all notices required to be given by either of the parties hereto, unless otherwise stated in this agreement, shall be in writing and be deemed communicated when mailed in the United States mail, certified, return receipt requested, addressed as follows: SILTY CONTRACTOR City of Meridian Titan Technologies, Inc. Procurement Manager Attn: Cliff Cox 33 E Broadway Ave. 5717 West Albatros Street Meridian, ID 83642 Boise, ID 83705 208-489-0417 Phone: 208-336-8748 Email: cicox2211 @msn.com Idaho Public Works License #: PWC-C-15853 Either party may change their address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to the other in the manner herein provided. STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 10 of 14 11 089.A 34. Approval Required: This Agreement shall not become effective or binding until approved by the City of Meridian. CITY OF MERIDIAN TITAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. BY: BY: KEITH WATTS, Procurement Manger CLIF Office/Project Manager DATED: 6-28-2022 DATED: 2022 Approved b�yy Council Date: (if needed) 6-28-2022 Project Manager Kyle Radek STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 11 of 14 11 089.A EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK REFER TO INVITATION TO BID (BID NUMBER) ALL ADDENDUMS, ATTACHMENTS, AND EXHIBITS included in the Invitation to Bid Package # (BID NUMBER), are by this reference made a part hereof. SPECIFICATIONS 1 SCOPE OF WORK All construction work shall be done in accordance with the current version of the Idaho Standards for Public Works Construction (ISPWC), the 2013 City of Meridian Supplemental Specifications to the ISPWC (and any Addendums). See separate attached documents: • Plans & Specifications by Civil Survey Consultants, Inc. (7 pages) • Special Provisions by Civil Survey Consultants, Inc. (19 pages) STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 12 of 14 11 D$9.A Exhibit B MILESTONE / PAYMENT SCHEDULE A. Total and complete compensation for this Agreement shall not exceed $912,426.00. I MILESTONE DATES/SCHEDULE Milestone 1 Final Completion 180 Days from Notice to Proceed PRICING SCHEDULE Contract includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals as required for the State HWY 16 Water Main improvements Project per ITB BID #PW-2229-11089.a. NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT.............................................$912,426.00 Contract is a not to exceed amount. Line item pricing below will be used for invoice verification and any additional increases or decreases in work requested by city.The City will pay the contractor based on actual quantities of each item of work in accordance with the contract documents. Co"ritract Prtchig Schedule' Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price 205.4.1.B.1. DEWATERING 1 LS $12,613.00 306.4.1.D.1. IMPORTED TRENCH 400 TON $40.00 BACKFILL, TYPE A (PRE-APPROVAL -REQUIREDL. 306.4.1.G.1. CULVERT CROSSING 2 CY $714.00 CDF FLOWABLE BACKFILL 307.4.1.E.1. TYPE C SURFACE 849 SY $36.00 RESTORATION 307.4.1.G.1. TYPE P SURFACE 135 SY $105.00 RESTORATION 310.4.1.A.1. 20"0, 3/8" THICK STEEL 410 LF $526.00 CASING PIPE 401 .4.1 .A.1.a. 12" PVC, AWWA C900, 143 LF $227.00 DR 18, WATER MAIN 59 LF $246.00 STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 13 of 14 11089.A 401.4.1 .A.1.b. 12" (IPS) HDPE, AWWA C906, PE4710, DR7, WATER MAIN 401 .4.1.A.1.c. 16" (IPS) HDPE, AWWA 1463 LF $206.00 C906, PE4710, DR7, WATER MAIN 401 .4.1.A.1.d. 16" (IPS) HDPE, AWWA 490 LF $227.50 C906, PE4710, DR9, WATER MAIN 401 .4.1.C.1. RELOCATE EXISTING 3 EA $2,470.00 LOCATE STATION 402.4.1.A.1.a. 8" GATE VALVE 1 EA $2,812.00 402.4.1.A.1.b. 12" GATE VALVE 2 EA $4,895.00 1001.4.1.A.1. SEDIMENT CONTROL 1 LS $10,800.00 1001.4.2.B.1 . STABILIZED 4 EA $1,178,00 CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE 1003.4.1.G.1. STRAW WATTLE 450 LF $10.00 1103.4.1.A.1. TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 LS $28,000.00 2010.4.1.A.1. MOBILIZATION 1 LS $58,000.00 SP-1.a 2" BLOW-OFF ASSEMBLY PER 1 EA $4,285.00 MERIDIAN SD-W12 SP-1.b 2" BLOW-OFF ASSEMBLY PER 1 EA $3,425.00 MERIDIAN SD-W13 i SP-2 ABANDON EXISTING 12" WATER 1496 LF $19.00 MAIN IN PLACE, FILL WITH SAND OR LOW STRENGTH GROUT STATE HWY 16 WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS page 14 of 14 11089.A E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Memorandum of Agreement between Idaho Pubic Television and the Meridian Fire Department Regarding 360 Virtual Reality Video C� fIEN .D L4,, MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL Request to Include Topic on the City Council Agenda From: Kelsey Johnston, Fire Department Meeting Date: June 28, 2022 Presenter: Kelsey Johnston Estimated Time: 5 Topic: AGMT FD Agreement, MOA with Idaho Public Television Recommended Council Action: Requesting Mayor's signature on the MOA between Meridian Fire and Idaho Public Television. Background: With the goal of profiling a diverse set of careers across our state, Idaho Public Television is looking to work hand in hand with the Meridian Fire Department to create a five-to-six-minute virtual reality video that provides an immersive experience within the Fire Department. The video would showcase the responsibilities and skill set of Fire Department personnel while also communicating the lifestyle and community relationships supported by the department. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING 360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO This MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MERIDIAN FIRE DEPARTMENT REGARDING 360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO ("MOA") is entered into this 28th day of June , 2022, by and between the City of Meridian, Idaho, on behalf of the Meridian Fire Department, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the state of Idaho whose address is 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho ("City"), and the Idaho State Board of Education, on behalf of Idaho Public Television, whose address is 1455 N. Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho ("IPTV") (collectively, "Parties"). WHEREAS, IPTV has received a grant from the Idaho Workforce Development Council to create a series of 360-degree virtual reality videos ("Videos") for the purpose of engaging youth in career opportunities and encouraging the pursuit of post-secondary education; WHEREAS, IPTV has proposed that the Meridian Fire Department("MFD")participate in creating a Video featuring the work and functions of MFD firefighters; WHEREAS,the Parties seek, by this MOA, to establish the respective rights and responsibilities with regard to recordings collected by IPTV in the course of creating the Video; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, terms and conditions hereinafter contained, the parties hereto do mutually agree as follows: 1. Scope of Work. IPTV shall work with MFD's designated contact person to identify aspects of being a firefighter that will be represented in the Video, to select MFD personnel appropriate and available to discuss or demonstrate such aspects, and to schedule interviews and other interactions with MFD personnel at mutually suitable dates, times, and places. IPTV shall be responsible for obtaining any and all necessary permissions and releases from individuals featured in the Video. 2. Use of Footage. IPTV's use of the video footage, images, and audio recordings collected of MFD personnel, operations, activities, and property shall be limited to the purposes set forth in the proposal attached hereto as Exhibit A. City authorizes no other use of images or video footage of City's employees, agents, invitees, volunteers, or guests. 3. MFD Approval. Prior to broadcasting the Video on air, IPTV shall obtain MFD's written approval of the final Video. IPTV shall not broadcast any footage or images collected in the course of interviews or interactions with MFD personnel without MFD's express,prior, written approval, which MFD shall not unreasonably withhold. 4. Copyright. IPTV shall retain the right and permission, without restriction, to copyright any and all images and raw video footage created by IPTV, and the final Video produced by IPTV. IPTV shall provide to MFD a final copy of the Video for City to disseminate by posting on its website for recruiting and educational purposes, without payment or MOA BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MFD:360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO PAGE 1 OF 3 compensation in any form to IPTV, except that City shall acknowledge IPTV to be the creator of the Video. 5. Relationship of Parties. It is the express intention of Parties that IPTV is an independent actor and not an employee, agent,joint venturer, independent contractor, or partner of City. Nothing in this MOA shall be interpreted or construed as creating or establishing the relationship of employer and employee between IPTV and City or between IPTV and any official, agent, or employee of City. Both parties acknowledge that IPTV is not an employee of City. 6. Waiver. IPTV waives any and all claims and recourse against City, including the right of contribution for loss and damage to persons or property arising from or in any way connected with or incident to IPTV's recording of MFD officer or employee activity or interviews, or in any subsequent processing, publication, or reproduction thereof, except for liability arising out of concurrent or sole negligence of City or its officers, agents or employees. 7. Discrimination prohibited. In performing services pursuant to this MOA, IPTV shall not unlawfully discriminate in violation of any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or ancestry, age or disability. 8. Entire agreement. This MOA constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties. This MOA supersedes any and all statements,promises, or inducements made by either party, or agents of either party, whether oral or written, whether previous to the execution hereof or contemporaneous herewith. The terms of this MOA may not be enlarged, modified or altered except upon written agreement signed by both parties hereto. 9. Heirs and assigns. This MOA shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives and references to IPTV and City shall include their respective heirs, successors, assigns, and personal representatives. 10. Governing law. This MOA shall be governed by the laws of the State of Idaho. 11. Warranty of authority. City specifically warrants that it is authorized to convey the permissions and releases granted hereunder on behalf of its employees insofar as such employees were acting within the scope of their employment, in an open and public location, when photographed by IPTV, and given such circumstances, City acknowledges on behalf of its employees that no claim may be brought against IPTV for libel or invasion of privacy. 12. City Council approval required. The validity of this MOA shall be expressly conditioned upon City Council action approving the MOA. Execution of this MOA by the persons referenced below prior to such ratification or approval shall not be construed as proof of validity in the absence of Meridian City Council approval. MOA BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MFD:360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO PAGE 2 OF 3 of , 2022. IPTV: BY: Jeff Tucker, General Mana -Idaho Public Television CITY OF MERIDIAN: BY: Robert E. Simison, Mayor Attest: Chris Johnson City Clerk MOA BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MFD:360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO PAGE 3 OF 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this MOA on the 28th day of June , 2022. IPTV: BY: Jeff Tucker, General Manager-Idaho Public Television CITY OF MERIDIAN: BY: Robert E. Simison, Mayor 6-28-2022 Attest: Chris Johnson 6-28-2022 City Clerk MOA BETWEEN IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION AND MFD:360 VIRTUAL REALITY VIDEO PAGE 3 OF 3 IDAHO PBS PUBLIC TELEVISION Idaho Public Television 360 VR Meridian Fire Department Video Proposal In 2020 Idaho Public Television received a grant from the Idaho Workforce Development Council to create a series of 360-degree virtual reality videos that engage youth seeking opportunities in high demand careers. With the goal of profiling a diverse set of careers across our state, Idaho Public Television is looking to work hand in hand with the Meridian Fire Department to create a five-to-six-minute virtual reality video that provides an immersive experience within the Fire Department. The video would showcase the responsibilities and skill set of Fire Department personnel while also communicating the lifestyle and community relationships supported by the department. Idaho Public Television would rely on the expertise of the Meridian Fire Department to help guide the content that best communicates the community services and protections provided by the department. In addition to a 360-degree virtual reality video, a broadcast version would be created to air on Idaho Public Television's channels throughout the state. The final version of each video would also be approved by and made available to the Meridian Fire Department for use in their recruitment needs. To see an example of similar work Idaho Public Television has produced in partnership with Idaho Workforce Development Council you can view a 360-degree video tour of a logging site which explores career opportunities in Idaho's forest products industry: https://youtu.be/aNQU14GVQAO. For another example you can view the first 360 video we made and tour the Rekluse Motor Sports manufacturing facililty: https://youtu.be/lOWZPrlCKHk Our partnership with Idaho Workforce Development Council grew out of a collaboration on American Graduate: Getting To Work, a public media initiative to illuminate pathways to post-secondary education and career placement for 16—26 year-olds. From 2018 to 2021 we produced over 80 videos of similar content for standard broadcast and social media. For further examples of career videos we've created, here's a link to the YouTube playlist which includes profiles on apprenticeships, Idaho Job Corps and dozens of other career pathways. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvDo4LDXnoaBFg-xZDbl cunfidtbmM-Z Thanks for taking the time to consider our proposal. We hope we can work with you to create an engaging video that will raise awareness and enthusiasm for rewarding careers, while demonstrating the great community services provided by the Meridian Fire Department. E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Task Order for Mural Installation by Key Detail at unBound Library TASK ORDER FOR MURAL INSTALLATION This TASK ORDER FOR MURAL INSTALLATION ("Task Order") is made this 20th day of June , 2022 ("Effective Date"), by and between the City of Meridian, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Idaho ("City"), Andrei Krautsou, also known as Andrey Kravtsov, also known as Key Detail, ("Artist"), an individual whose address is 400 W 37 h Street, Apt 9A New York, NY 10018. WHEREAS,Artist and City have entered into a Master Agreement for Professional Services: Mural Design, Installation, and Maintenance ("Master Agreement"), which establishes terms and conditions under which City may invite Artist to provide services including consultations, design, installation, maintenance, and repair of murals, pursuant to separate project task order(s) setting forth specific conditions, compensation amount, and scope of work; and WHEREAS, City and Meridian Library District("Owner")have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement for Design and Installation of Mural, by which Agreement Owner has agreed to allow City to install a public art mural at 22 E. 2nd Street, in Meridian, Idaho, Ada County parcel no. R5672000870 ("Property"); specifically, on the south-facing exterior wall of the building located at Property; WHEREAS,Artist has created a mural design that will establish a sense of place and local identity in downtown Meridian, and will beautify public space, and Owner wishes to invite Artist to install the mural, as designed, on the south-facing exterior wall of the building located at Property, pursuant to the Memorandum of Agreement for Design and Installation of Mural entered into by Owner and City; WHEREAS, Owner has approved the mural design that was submitted and would like to move forward with installation, per the letter attached in Exhibit A hereto; NOW, THEREFORE,for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged and agreed, and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the Parties agree as follows: I. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Artist shall install, on the south-facing exterior wall of the building located at Property, a large-scale, painted mural installation as depicted in Exhibit B hereto ("Mural"). Artwork installation shall comply in all respects with this agreement, with any and all applicable established industry standards, engineering standards, and with all established policies and ordinances of the City of Meridian. II. COMPENSATION. A. Total amount. The total payment to Artist for services rendered under this Agreement shall be four thousand, three hundred dollars ($4,300.00). This amount shall constitute full compensation for any and all services, travel, transportation, materials, fabrication, shipping, equipment, contingency, commission, artist fee, and costs of work to be performed or furnished by Artist under this Task Order. B. Method of payment. Artist shall provide to City invoices for services and deliverables PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER-MURAL INSTALLATION PAGE 1 provided pursuant to the payment schedule set forth herein, which City shall pay within thirty(30) days of receipt. City shall not withhold any federal or state income taxes or Social Security tax from any payment made by City to Artist under the terms and conditions of this Task Order. Payment of all taxes and other assessments on such sums shall be the sole responsibility of Artist. C. Payment schedule. Artist shall be paid pursuant to the following benchmarks: 1. Timeline: $1,300.00 shall be due to Artist within thirty(30) days of Artist's delivery of a detailed timeline for installation of the Mural, describing the estimated date of completion of each phase of the installation process. 2. Final Completion: $3,000.00 shall be due to Artist within thirty(30) days of upon Final Completion, which shall be defined as: b. Complete installation of the completed Mural, as confirmed by City and Owner; c. Final inspection and written approval of the installation of the Mural by City and Owner; d. Artist's submission to City of a recommended maintenance plan for the Mural; and e. Execution of a mutually agreed-upon acceptance agreement, to be prepared by the City Attorney's Office, to include affirmation of Artist's indemnification of City and express waiver of Artist's right, title, or interest in the Mural. III.TIME OF PERFORMANCE. A. Timeline. In the provision of services and deliverables under this Task Order, Artist shall meet the following deadlines: 1. By 5:00 p.m. by July 1,2022: Artist shall deliver to City a detailed timeline for installation of the Mural. 2. By 5:00 p.m. by September 10,2022: Artist shall deliver to City a completely installed Mural, as defined herein and as approved in writing by City and Owner; 3. By 5:00 p.m. by September 16,2022: Artist shall deliver to City: a. Written recommended maintenance plan for the Mural; and b. Signed acceptance agreement. B. Time of the essence. The Parties acknowledge that services provided under this Task Order shall be performed in a timely manner. The Parties acknowledge and agree that time is strictly of the essence with respect to this Task Order, and that the failure to timely perform any of the obligations hereunder shall constitute a breach of, and a default under, this Task Order by the party so failing to perform. IV.GENERAL PROVISIONS. A. Master Agreement applies. All provisions of the Master Agreement apply and are incorporated by reference and made a part of hereof as if set forth in their entirety herein. B. Owner's and City's designated representatives. Stakeholders have vested in the following representatives the authority to provide to Artist input and approval under this Agreement. Any PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER-MURAL INSTALLATION PAGE 2 Stakeholder may change its authorized representative and/or address for the purpose of this paragraph by giving written notice of such change to Artist and to City. 1. Owner: Nick Grove, Assistant Director Meridian Library District nick@mld.org 208-888-4451 2. City: Cassandra Schiffer, Arts and Culture Coordinator City of Meridian cschiffer@meridiancity.org 208-884-5533 C. City Council approval required. The validity of this Task Order shall be expressly conditioned upon City Council action approving same. Execution of this Task Order by the persons referenced below prior to such ratification or approval shall not be construed as proof of validity in the absence of Meridian City Council approval. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,the parties hereto have executed this Task Order on the Effective Date first written above. ARTIST: Andrei Kra tsou/Andrey Kravtsov, also known as Key Detail CITY OF MERIDIAN: Attest: Robert E. Simison, Mayor 6-28-2022 Chris Johnson, City Clerk 6-28-2022 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER-MURAL INSTALLATION PAGE 3 Exhibit A rmeridian library district Hello Cassandra and the City of Meridian, As a library district we have been pleased to work with the City of Meridian, the city's Arts Commission, and the mural artist in finding a work of art to be installed on the facade at our unBound branch. This addition of color and vibrancy are very welcomed to our city's downtown core and will further help in activating the downtown experience. Many hours and months have been spent bringing this to fruition, we are very excited to see this project continue forward. The Meridian Library District would like to thank the artists for the willingness to work with us on finding a mural design that was as unique and inviting as the unBound branch that it will be painted onto later this year. It is with great pleasure that I'm able to officially send over this letter of approval from the Meridian Library District to move forward with mural design for the SW facing corner of the unBound Business and Technology Library located at 722 E. 2nd St. in Meridian. This design is truly amazing and again we want to say thank you thank you for your patience and hardwork! All the best, Nick Grove Assistant Director Meridian Library District EXHIBIT B MURAL DESIGN CONCEPT o ' PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TASK ORDER-MURAL INSTALLATION PAGE 5 w IDIAN� AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Resolution No. 22-2332: A Resolution Vacating a Utility Easement Over and Across a Portion of Lots 8 and 9 of Heppers Acre Subdivision, Located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho; and Providing an Effective Date CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 22-2332 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER, HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER A RESOLUTION VACATING A UTILITY EASEMENT OVER AND ACROSS A PORTION OF LOTS 8 AND 9 OF HEPPERS ACRE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH, RANGE 1 WEST OF THE BOISE MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022 the City Council of the City of Meridian held a hearing on the vacation of a utility easement over and across a portion of Lots 8 and 9 of Heppers Acre Subdivision, located in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho; and WHEREAS, after such hearing, the City Council, by formal motion, did approve said described vacation; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO: Section 1. That the public utility and drainage easement that was initially established with a utility easement over and across a portion of Lots 8 and 9 of Heppers Acre Subdivision, located in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian, Ada County, Idaho, as attached in Exhibit A, is hereby vacated. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. Passed by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of June, 2022. Approved by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of June, 2022. Attest: Mayor Robert E. Simison Chris Johnson, City Clerk Hatch Industrial Easement Vacation—H-2022-0029 EXHIBIT A ti,tt f f C � ACCURATE SUIVE TING i MAPPING � Y #F,t y 1 c{ �bb No 22-15a [itility Fasement Vacation Description An easement to be vacated over and across a portion of lots 8 and 9 of Heppefs Acre Subdivision as recorded in Owk 19 of Plats at Pages 1298 and 1299,Records of Ada County,said parcel is located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 12,Township 3 North, Range 1 West of the Boise Meridian,Ada County,Idaho,being more part lcuIa rly described as follows: Commencing at the found 4 inch aluminum cap monument at the corner common to Sections 11, 12, 13 and 14,T3N, RIW from whkh the found 3 inch brass cap monument in asphalt at the quarter corner common to Sections 11 and 12,1-3sy, R1W bears N OW 32' 39"E a distance of 2645.87 feet; thence N W 32'39" E along the section line for a distance of 447.74 feet,thence N 89'31' 3r E for a distance of 324.52 feet to the REAL POINT OF BEGINNING: Thence N OD'46'31"E for a distance of 192.61 feet; Thence N Sr 41'2r W along the line common to hots 8 and 9 fora distance of 30.01 feet to a found 5/8'inch iron pin with a cap stamped PLS 11463 at the northeast corner of Lot S; Thence 5 00'46' 31'W for a distance of 192-OD feet to a found SIP inch iron pin with a cap damped PLS 11463 at the southeast corner of Lot 9; thence S W 31'38" E alongthe sane common to Lots 9 and 10 for a distance of 30.02 feet to the REAL POINT Of BFGItNNING. Vacated Easement contains 0,133 acres,or 5,712 square feet:, more or less. 1 11463 OF t4} ID 1520 W Vvashirgtan St.8a+5e, ID 8371ft2 • Phnne_20a-489-4227 www.=urateurv"ors.com Hatch Industrial Easement Vacation—H-2022-0029 KX111BIT MAP JO' WX U T7L1 TY EA SEMEN T VAC'A??ON ACRM A Palo 77OP1 OF L O T5 8 A' 9. HEPPERS A CW W6014SION, BOOK f 9 Or PLATS. PAGES 1298-1299, ADA COUNTY RECO S. L 1'WG NO THIN THE SW t/4 OF SW 114 OF SEC PON 12. -r jN., R.I W. 8.+d. CITY OF mERIDiAN — COUNTY OF ADA — STATE OF IDAHO W PINE AVE, 11 12 car a 1146 � err CF , ' L€GENID lam L^W 40 FOUND 3 BBA CAP a rr��v .SS T IN ASFWALT (13 FOUND 4' ALL49WVAO CAP S: AIQAHIAI N r IN A SIPHAZ T 0 FCVW 518- fRON FIN, WIN P ASK CAP, AS NOTM WTH PLASnC CAP. AS NOTED I Lp� IV CALCULATED POINT CL I 0- tBD er, +•, P.O.B. PONT' OF BEQNNINC W N. bwD€R Ro. i 11RUT3F U E TABLE i EASEUENt TO BE VACATED LINE BEARING DISTANCE L1 N 89'4t1'22' E 30.01' S 88'31'3B" W 324-52' L2 5 88'3i 38" w 30.02' — — P.O.B. 15M W.Wash.vm 5f. 11 12 W FRANKLIN RD. � � 130"kwlw 837M - --- - - - - S34d1M"nI' 14 13�Zcncnw ,"ww�ect,.rr�sun.eXorccon� DATE:APRIL,2M JOB 22-1% Hatch Industrial Easement Vacation-H-2022-0029 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Resolution 22-2333: A Resolution of the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Meridian Accepting Student Artwork for Traffic Box Art Installation; and Providing an Effective Date CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 22-2333 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT,BORTON, CAVENER, HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, ACCEPTING STUDENT ARTWORK FOR TRAFFIC BOX ART INSTALLATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS,the City of Meridian and the Meridian Development Corporation("MDC") desire that public art will be a component of our community, and to that end, MDC has contributed funds to install vinyl wraps on three (3)traffic signal boxes in downtown Meridian; WHEREAS,Meridian City Code section 2-2-2(A)(2-4) charges the Meridian Arts Commission("MAC")with stimulating awareness and appreciation of the importance of publicly accessible art and its benefits to the community and advising the City Council on the aesthetic aspects of works of art to be installed by the City of Meridian; WHEREAS,MAC recommends that five (5)pieces of artwork displayed at the West Ada School District student art show, as set forth in Exhibit A, be reproduced onto vinyl wraps to be installed on traffic signal boxes in downtown Meridian; WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that displaying this artwork on traffic boxes will serve the best interest of Meridian's residents, businesses, and traveling public; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY,IDAHO: Section 1. That the artwork depicted in Exhibit A hereto, is hereby accepted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian for reproduction onto vinyl wraps and installation on traffic signal boxes in Meridian. Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of June, 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of June, 2022. APPROVED: ATTEST: Robert E. Simison, Mayor Chris Johnson, City Clerk RESOLUTION ADOPTING TRAFFIC BOX ART IMAGE REPOSITORY Page l 2022 Traffic Box Art Selections WEST ADA SCHOOL DISTRICT ARTWORK Jocelyn Irvin, Splendor Sunset D RESOLUTION ADOPTINGTRAFFIC BOX ART IMAGE REPOSITORY Paget Nathan Lee, Robot City Ashley Lian, Illumination 44- RESOLUTION ADOPTI NG TRAFFI C BOX ART IMAGE REPOSITORY Page 3 Kennedi Brown, My Identity Spread Elsa Li n d h, Reflections z� RESOLUTION ADOPTINGTRAFFIC BOX ART IMAGE REPOSITORY Page E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Resolution No. 22-2334: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian to Amend the Future Land Use Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan; and Providing an Effective Date CITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 22-2334 BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BERNT, BORTON, CAVENER, HOAGLUN, PERREAULT, STRADER A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN TO AMEND THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE 2019 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan, including the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM") was adopted in December 2019 as resolution 19-2179; and WHEREAS,the Mayor and Council have deemed it appropriate to amend the future land use map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan for to make administrative changes to the Future Land Use Map ("FLUM"), to modify the boundaries of the Area of City Impact (AOCI) shown on the FLUM,and to modify the future land use symbols to improve visual recognition and better-defined sub-area type plans in the legend; and WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council have provided all the requisite notices, held the necessary hearings, and received the required information as required by the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act to amend the FLUM; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN,IDAHO AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That pursuant to Idaho Code § 67-6509,the Mayor and City Council hereby amend the City of Meridian Future Land Use Map of the 2019 Comprehensive Plan, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of June, 2022. APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this 28th day of June, 2022. APPROVED: ATTEST: Mayor Robert E. 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Cleanup 1 E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: City of Meridian Financial Report - May 2022 City of Meridian Monthly Financial Report FY2022 May 2022 Table of Contents Report Name Page Number Investment Graphs 2 Fund Balance 3 ■ �■ ■■ — — log ,�■ F T 1 ,1 T 'T L r iel[ C�WEW ,�mv F:\Reporting\Monthly Reports\FY2022\FY22 -8 May Council Report 1 of 3 Monthly Financial Report C%Q fE IDIAN*_- FY2022 May 2022 City of Meridian Investment Portfolio Yield by Investment Type IDAHO STATE 0.23% POOL r J IDAHO BOND 1.32% FUND CASH 0.00% FIB M 0,25% •FIB MoneyMarket$1,649,978 -Cash$9,085,395 MONEY MARKET •Idaho Bond Fund$72,014,263 •Idaho State Pool$137,802,188 City of Meridian Interest/Investment Income City of Meridian Cash/Investments Balance by Major Fund by Major Fund $900,000 $800,000 $140,000,000 $700,000 $120,000,000 $600,000 S100,000,000 $500,000 $400,000 $80,000,000 $300,000 $60,000,000 $200,000 $40,000,000 $100,000 $20,000,000 $0 General Enterprise $_ General Fund Enterprise Fund ■Total Budget ■Actual YTD ■FY22 ■FY21 F:\Reporting\Monthly Reports\FY2022\FY22-8 May Council Report 2 of 3 Monthly Financial Report Q FY2022 Ci1� E IDIAN�- May 2022 IDAHO GENERAL FUND BALANCE ALLOCATIONS $120,000,000 $100,000,000 $80,000,000 $60,000,000 $40,000,000 $20,000,000 ----- -- $ 9/30/2015 9/30/2016 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2019 9/30/2020 9/30/2021 ■Nonspenda6le ■Restricted ■Committed ■Assigned ■Assigned Reserves ■Unassigned ENTERPRISE FUND BALANCE ALLOCATIONS $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 — $30,000,000 $20,000,000 - - - - -- -- $10,000,000 ....... ................. .. $- it I I — 9/30/2015 9/30/2016 9/30/2017 9/30/2018 9/30/2019 9/30/2020 9/30/2021 ■Assigned ■ilnassigned ■Assinged Reserves F:\Reporting\Monthly Reports\FY2022\FY22-8 May Council Report 3 of 3 E IDIAN;--- AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: DEPARTMENT/COMMISSION REPORTS (Action Item) Page 4 Mayor’s Youth 2022June–May Council Advisory Community Service Senior Prom skills.event planning and leadership members an opportunity to gain prom. This gave general council carpet themed Senior Center -reddecorate for, and volunteer at a MYAC members helped plan, 5/21– Meridian Mindset messages.outdoor chalk effort to write uplifting to speakers, MYAC spearheaded an oriented groups, and after listening health -with booths of mentalmental health. City Hall was filled speakers were featured to talk about An event hosted by MYAC & MSAB; 5 5/23– Leadership Development Tandem Tour Audrey Draper.mechanisms with music therapist mental health coping regular meeting to learn about MYAC members stayed after a •5/9-Event Other Events MYAC End of Year AffairsMost engaged in Government •speakersMost interactive with guest •Most likely to be the next mayor •Categories included:is!MYACerbest represent what a superlatives for the members who successful year with snacks and MYAC members celebrated a 5/23–Party AIC community service project.local government, and completed a development seminars, interacted with there, they participated in leadership conference at the Boise Center. While stayed at BSU dorms to attend the AIC 6 of MYAC's Executive Council members 6/24-6/21– On the first day of AIC, overall!won third place of our memberslearn more about city planning. 5 downtown of fictional Yorktown to the spent the day revitalizingMYACers Day 2 started with a service Gala!the 75th anniversary AIC Finally, the day ended with meeting this past year. Meridian MYAC hosted at a simulation game which City Money, a financial Mission, followed by Mad project at the Boise Rescue Upcoming Events things safety!An annual event which MYAC helps plan which aims to educate students on all •Treasure Valley Youth Safety Summit September get involved.and their parents are invited to learn more about MYAC and MYACersProspective •off-29 Aug.like.together to discuss roles, leadership, and what the upcoming year will look -A get•Leadership Development July E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan -s vfi r ' ri a n E IDIANT AHD'° Consolidated Plan 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 1 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 5 ES-05 Executive Summary-24 CFR 91.200(c),91.220(b) 5 THE PROCESS 9 PR-05 Lead &Responsible Agencies 24 CFR 91.200(b) 9 PR-10 Consultation—91.100,91.110,91.200(b),91.300(b),91.215(I)and 91.315(I) 10 PR-15 Citizen Participation—91.105,91.115,91.200(c)and 91.300(c) 14 NEEDS ASSESSMENT 16 NA-05 Overview 16 NA-10 Housing Needs Assessment-24 CFR 91.205(a,b,c) 24 NA-15 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Problems—91.205(b)(2) 36 NA-20 Disproportionately Greater Need:Severe Housing Problems—91.205(b)(2) 40 NA-25 Disproportionately Greater Need: Housing Cost Burdens—91.205(b)(2) 43 NA-30 Disproportionately Greater Need: Discussion—91.205(b)(2) 45 NA-35 Public Housing-91.205(b) 46 NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment—91.205(c) 53 NA-45 Non-Homeless Special Needs Assessment-91.205(b,d) 63 NA-50 Non-Housing Community Development Needs—91.215(f) 67 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS 71 MA-05 Overview 71 MA-10 Number of Housing Units—91.210(a)&(b)(2) 72 MA-15 Housing Market Analysis:Cost of Housing-91.210(a) 83 MA-20 Housing Market Analysis:Condition of Housing—91.210(a) 91 MA-25 Public and Assisted Housing—91.210(b) 96 MA-30 Homeless Facilities and Services—91.210(c) 101 MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services—91.210(d) 118 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 2 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-40 Barriers to Affordable Housing—91.210(e) 122 MA-45 Non-Housing Community Development Assets—91.215(f) 124 MA-50 Needs and Market Analysis Discussion 142 MA-60 Broadband Needs of Housing occupied by Low-and Moderate-Income Households-91.210(a)(4), 91.310(a)(2) 148 MA-65 Hazard Mitigation-91.210(a)(5),91.310(a)(3) 154 STRATEGIC PLAN 160 SP-05 Overview 160 SP-10 Geographic Priorities—91.215(a)(1) 161 SP-25 Priority Needs-91.215(a)(2) 162 SP-30 Influence of Market Conditions—91.215(b) 166 SP-50 Public Housing Accessibility and Involvement—91.215(c) 177 SP-55 Barriers to affordable housing—91.215(h) 178 SP-60 Homelessness Strategy—91.215(d) 180 SP-65 Lead based paint Hazards—91.215(i) 184 SP-70 Anti-Poverty Strategy—91.215(j) 186 SP-80 Monitoring—91.230 188 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 190 AP-15 Expected Resources—91.220(c)(1,2) 190 AP-20 Annual Goals and Objectives 192 AP-35 Projects—91.220(d) 196 AP-38 Project Summary 198 AP-50 Geographic Distribution—91.220(f) 203 AP-55 Affordable Housing—91.220(g) 204 AP-60 Public Housing—91.220(h) 205 AP-65 Homeless and Other Special Needs Activities—91.220(i) 206 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 3 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-75 Barriers to affordable housing—91.220(j) 209 AP-85 Other Actions—91.220(k) 210 PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 213 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 4 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ES-05 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY - 24 CFR 91.200(C), 91.220(B) 1. Introduction Meridian, Idaho receives an annual entitlement allocation from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program. The Consolidated Plan provides direction on the investment of CDBG dollars over the next five years,from 2022—2026. Additionally, each year the City will produce an Annual Action Plan that details how the City will carry out the goals and objectives identified in this Plan. HUD provides a broad range of eligible activities that can be utilized with CDBG funding.A key feature of these grants is the City's ability to choose how to use the funds. The City must determine which eligible activities will best serve the community's needs. HUD requires grantees to develop a Five-Year Consolidated Plan to determine the most pressing needs and develop effective, place-based, market- driven strategies to meet those needs. When developing a Consolidated Plan,the City must first analyze the needs within Meridian and then propose strategies to meet those needs.The Consolidated Plan and first-year Action Plan (2022)format is highly prescriptive, with many data points already populated into the HUD-provided template. The Consolidated Plan and First Year Action Plan have the following parts: • ES- Executive Summary • PR—The Process • NA- Needs Assessment • MA- Market Analysis • SP-Strategic Plan • AP—2022 Annual Action Plan The Housing Needs Assessment(NA) and Housing Market Analysis(MA) outline levels of relative need in affordable housing, homelessness, special needs, and community development.This information is gathered through several methods, including consultation with local agencies, public outreach, a review of demographic and economic data sets, and a housing market analysis. The Strategic Plan (SP) details how the City will address its priority needs and utilize funding over the next five years. The strategies must reflect the current condition of the market, expected availability of funds, and local capacity to administer the plan. The Annual Action Plan (AAP) describes funding and projects in 2021 and gives a more specific look into how the program will operate. Consistent with HUD's mission, the City works to increase homeownership, support community development, and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.The City will embrace a high standard of ethics, management, and accountability in undertaking this work. The City will continue Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 5 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) to form new partnerships that leverage resources and improve HUD's effectiveness at the community level. 2. Summary of the objectives and outcomes identified in the Plan Needs Assessment Overview Meridian's 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan is a five-year strategic plan that provides an outline of actions for the community as it works toward meeting the housing and community development needs of its low and moderate-income and special needs households. The plan's development includes a profile of the community and its economy, an assessment of housing and community development needs, and the development of long-range strategies to meet those needs. The Consolidated Plan serves the following functions: • A planning document for the City, which builds on a participatory process among citizens, organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders; • A submission for federal funds under HUD's formula grant program for jurisdictions; • A strategy to be followed in carrying out HUD programs; and • A management tool for assessing performance, tracking success, and determining the course of future Consolidated Plans. The Consolidated Plan for fiscal years 2022-2026 was prepared in accordance with Sections 91.100 through 91.230 of HUD's Consolidated Plan Final Rule. Below are the HUD objectives and the City's projected outcomes over the 5-year Consolidated Plan: 1. Provide decent housing by preserving the affordable housing stock, increasing the availability of affordable housing, reducing discriminatory barriers, increasing the supply of supportive housing for those with special needs, and transitioning homeless persons and families into housing. 2. Provide a suitable living environment through safer, more livable neighborhoods, greater integration of LMI residents throughout Meridian, increased housing opportunities, and reinvestment in deteriorating neighborhoods. 3. Expand economic opportunities through homeownership opportunities, development activities that promote long-term community viability, and the empowerment of low- and moderate- income persons to achieve self-sufficiency. 3. Evaluation of past performance At the end of its program year, Meridian is required to provide an annual report to HUD that summarizes its performance for the program year. This report is called the Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report(CAPER). The performance report(CAPER) must include a description of the resources made available, the investment of available resources, the geographic distribution and location of investments, the families Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 6 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) and persons assisted (including the racial and ethnic distribution of persons assisted),the actions taken to affirmatively further fair housing, and other actions indicated in the Strategic Plan and the Action Plan. Performance reporting meets three basic purposes: 1. Provides HUD with the necessary information to meet its statutory requirement to assess each grantee's ability to carry out relevant CPD programs in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations; 2. Provides information necessary for HUD's Annual Report to Congress, also statutorily mandated; and, 3. Provides grantees an opportunity to describe to citizens their successes in meeting objectives stipulated in their Consolidated Plan. 4. Summary of citizen participation process and consultation process Citizen participation includes actively encouraging citizens, particularly the low and moderate-income population, to participate in the planning process for the five-year Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan, the submission of Substantial Amendments, and the development of the Consolidated Annual Performance Report(CAPER). The City encouraged and sought broad participation but especially encouraged participation from low- and moderate-income persons, residents of predominantly low-and moderate-income neighborhoods, minorities, non-English speaking persons, persons with disabilities, public housing residents, local and regional institutions, businesses, developers, and nonprofit organizations. All public meetings were held in a location convenient to residents, particularly potential or actual beneficiaries Citizen participation played a vital role in the needs assessment, market analysis, and the construction of the goals and priorities featured in the Consolidated Plan. S. Summary of public comments Meridian accepts and records all comments. All comments and results from the online survey were recorded and utilized in helping to form the priorities, goals, and activities for the Consolidated Plan. 6. Summary of comments or views not accepted and the reasons for not accepting them Meridian accepts and records all comments. All comments and results from the online survey were recorded and utilized in helping to form the priorities, goals, and activities for the Consolidated Plan. 7. Summary Meridian has a revised Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) implemented and adopted in conjunction with the 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan. The CPP provides the framework for public input into the allotment of Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 7 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) CDBG funds granted to the City. Meridian's CPP is used to guide how it gives notice and outreach to residents for public hearings regarding all aspects of the CDBG process. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 8 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) THE PROCESS PR-05 LEAD & RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES 24 CFR 91.200(B) 1. Describe agency/entity responsible for preparing the Consolidated Plan and those responsible for administration of each grant program and funding source The following are the agencies/entities 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 Economic Development, Mayor's -7Office TABLE 1— RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES Narrative The Meridian CDBG Program falls under the Mayor's Office. The Program works closely with the Community Development Department, 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 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 9 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) PR-10 CONSULTATION — 91.100, 91.110, 91.200(B), 91.300(B), 91.215(I) AND 91.315(I) 1. Introduction The City encourages a high level of agency consultation to best identify and address priority needs. This process ensures the participation of non-profit organizations and private citizens along with public agencies in a collaborative effort. In consultation with local partners, the City prioritized the community's needs. The City of Meridian conducted outreach and consultation efforts with citizens, local municipal officials, non-profit agencies, public housing agencies, governmental agencies, private organizations, and the Continuum of Care in preparing this Plan. 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(I)). 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. The City collaborated with the Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA),the local public housing authority, to assist the City in better understanding ACHA's resources and needs.ACHA and the City are both involved with the CoC.The CoC meetings provide an opportunity to collaborate with regional and local housing providers (public, non-profit, and private) and health and social service agencies (including private and non-profit mental health, emergency, and healthcare providers). Additionally, the City has developed 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 help meet the community's identified needs. One need that is readily apparent is the need for housing affordability 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 provide necessary supportive services. City staff will continue to stay engaged with the housing affordability and supportive service community so the City can better provide 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, locally branded as Our Path Home Connect, which includes staff members from neighboring communities along with healthcare,foster care and other youth programs, mental health providers,Ada County, law enforcement, nonprofit providers, state departments, and school districts among other entities. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 10 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) In 2017, Our Path Home Connect launched coordinated entry, which provides a single point of entry for households experiencing homelessness. Due to the data collected through coordinated entry, Our Path Home Connect has identified four strategic initiatives: 1. End family homelessness, 2. Prevent first-time homelessness, 3. Expand supportive housing opportunities, and 4. Evolve the partnership. 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 to provide feedback on the current needs to 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 CoC.The BHB is facilitated by Central District Health (CDH) and is comprised of 23 stakeholders, advocates, and professionals including the Idaho Department of Corrections for adults, Boise Police Department, and Adult Mental Health staff that are responsible for discharging participants from state-run psychiatric facilities, and Children's Mental Health staff that work 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 program. Describe consultation with the Continuums) of Care that serves the jurisdiction's area in determining how to allocate ESG funds, develop performance standards and evaluate outcomes, and develop funding, policies and procedures for the administration of HMIS The City of Meridian does not receive ESG funds; the state is the only recipient. Allocation of ESG is discussed at the CoC meetings, which Meridian staff attend.The City leverages the CoC's strategy for use of ESG funds by funding homeless prevention activities.The City does not have any emergency shelters and the Rapid Rehousing (RRH) program serves countywide.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 jurisdictions consultations with housing, social service agencies and other entities Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 11 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) TABLE 2 —AGENCIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS WHO PARTICIPATED 1 Agency/Group/Organization City of Meridian Agency/Group/Organization Type Housing Services- Housing Services-Children Services-Elderly Persons Services-Persons with Disabilities Services-Persons with HIV/AIDS Services-Victims of Domestic Violence Services-homeless Services-Health Services-Education Services-Employment Service-Fair Housing Services -Victims Services- Broadband Internet Service Providers Services- Narrowing the Digital Divide Agency- Managing Flood Prone Areas Agency- Management of Public Land or Water Resources Agency- Emergency Management Other government- Local Grantee Department What section of the Plan was addressed by Housing Need Assessment Consultation? Lead-based Paint Strategy Public Housing Needs Homelessness Strategy Homeless Needs-Chronically homeless Homeless Needs- Families with children Homelessness Needs-Veterans Homelessness Needs- Unaccompanied youth Non-Homeless Special Needs Economic Development Market Analysis Anti-poverty Strategy How was the Agency/Group/Organization The City of Meridian provided insight into consulted and what are the anticipated planning and zoning regulations, building code, outcomes of the consultation or areas for disaster recovery, housing affordability, improved coordination? population growth, and the needs of low-to moderate-income residents. Identify any Agency Types not consulted and provide rationale for not consulting Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 12 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The City continues to consult with all required organizations in helping to formulate a strategy for the efficient use of HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)funds. 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. 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? Continuum of Care Our Path Home TABLE 3 —OTHER LOCAL/ REGIONAL/ FEDERAL PLANNING EFFORTS Describe cooperation and coordination with other public entities, including the State and any adjacent units of general local government, in the implementation of the Consolidated Plan (91.215(I)) Narrative (optional): Meridian is focused on providing a wide opportunity for residents to participate in the Consolidated Planning process. The City consulted with a variety of stakeholders including broadband service providers and emergency management departments. It will continue to do so on an annual basis during the development of subsequent Annual Action Plans (AAP) in the future. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 13 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) PR-15 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION — 91.105, 91.115, 91.200(C) AND 91.300(C) 1. Summary of citizen participation process/Efforts made to broaden citizen participation Summarize citizen participation process and how it impacted goal-setting Citizen participation includes actively encouraging citizens, particularly the low and moderate-income population, to participate in the planning process for the five-year Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan, the submission of Substantial Amendments, and the development of the Consolidated Annual Performance Report (CAPER). All notices of public meetings relating to this process are published in the local newspaper before the public meeting. According to HUD guidelines, the Consolidated Plan and First-Year Action Plan draft was posted on the City's website, made known to grant subrecipients, and noticed in the local newspaper. The City encouraged and sought broad participation but especially encouraged participation from low- and moderate-income persons, residents of slum and blighted areas, residents of predominantly low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, minorities, non-English speaking persons, persons with disabilities, public housing residents, local and regional institutions, businesses, developers, nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, and community or faith-based organizations. All public meetings are held in a location convenient to residents, particularly potential or actual beneficiaries. Meetings are held at times to provide maximum flexibility for an array of citizen schedules. Attention is given to ensure meeting times increase the probability of full citizen participation. Additionally, the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan can be available in Spanish upon request. All Public Hearings and Comment Periods are advertised in the local newspaper of general circulation. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 14 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Citizen Participation Outreach 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 TABLE 4—CITIZEN PARTICIPATION OUTREACH Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 15 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NEEDS ASSESSMENT NA-05 OVERVIEW Needs Assessment Overview The Needs Assessment (NA) of the Consolidated Plan provides a profile of the City's population, median income, household demographics, housing problems, cost burden, and crowding. HUD Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS), American Community Survey (ACS), and Census data were used to help assess the City's priority needs, which will form the basis for the Strategic Plan and the activities that will be supported with CDBG funding. Key data from the 2016-2020 ACS 5-Year Narrative Profile • In 2016-2020, there were 38,049 households in Meridian, Idaho. The average household size was 2.82 people. • In Meridian, Idaho, 36.7%of all households have one or more people under the age of 18, 24.3% of all households have one or more people 65 years and over. • There are 1,422 grandparents lived with their grandchildren under 18 years old. Of those grandparents, 47.2%were responsible for the basic needs of their grandchildren. Poverty • In 2016-2020, 6.5%of people were in poverty. An estimated 6.8%of children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 4.9%of people 65 years old and over. An estimated 6.7% of people 18 to 64 years were below the poverty level. • 5.1%of households received SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program). • 60.2%of households that received SNAP had children under 18 • 24.5%of households that received SNAP had one or more people 60 years and over. • 25.9%of all households receiving SNAP were families with a female householder and no spouse present. • 48.1%of households receiving SNAP had two or more workers in the past 12 months. Income • The median income of households in Meridian city, Idaho was $76,403. • An estimated 3.7%of households had income below$10,000 a year and 9.0% had an income of $200,000 or more. Earnings • An estimated 82% of households received earnings. An estimated 26.3%of households received Social Security and an estimated 20.4%of households received retirement income other than Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 16 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Social Security. The average income from Social Security was$22,488.These income sources are not mutually exclusive; that is, some households received income from more than one source. Meridian Hispanic origin and Race For people reporting one race alone, • 89.5%were White; • 1.0%were Black or African American; • 0.4%were American Indian and Alaska Native; • 2.5%were Asian; • 0.1%were Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, • 1.0%were Some other race. An estimated 5.5% reported Two or more races. • An estimated 8.0%of the people in Meridian were Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic origin may be of any race. • 84.9 percent of the people in Meridian were White alone, non-Hispanic. Nativity and Foreign Born • In 2016-2020, an estimated 95.5% of the people living in Meridian, Idaho were U.S. natives. 44.8%of the Meridian population were living in the state where they were born. • Approximately 4.5%of Meridian residents in 2016-2020 were foreign-born. • 69.5%of foreign-born were naturalized U.S. citizens and an estimated 87%entered the country before the year 2010. Language • Among people at least five years old living in Meridian in 2016-2020, 6.3%spoke a language other than English at home. Spanish was spoken by 2.4% of people at least five years old; 1.8% reported that they did not speak English "very well." • 2.4%spoke other Indo-European languages. Disability • In Meridian, among the civilian noninstitutionalized population, 8.2%reported a disability.The likelihood of having a disability varied by age -from 2.5%of people under 18 years old, to 7.2%of people 18 to 64 years old, and to 26.2%of those 65 and over. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 17 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Population by Age and Sex for Meridian city, Idaho in 2016-2020 85 and over 'I 85 and over 80 to 84 'I 80 to 84 75 to 79 .I 75 to 79 70 to 74 -I 70 to 74 65 to 69 -I -A 65 to 69 60 to 64 60 to 64 55 to 59 _- 55 to 59 50 to 54 50 to 54 45 to 49 45 to 49 40 to 44 40 to 44 35 to 39 35 to 39 30 to 34 30 to 34 25 to 29 25 to 29 20 to 24 20 to 24 15to19 15to19 10 to14 10 to 5to9 5to9 Under 5 Under 5 15% 10% 5% 0% 5% 10% 15% • Males i Females Population and Sex Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 18 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Types of Households in Meridian city, Idaho in 201 b-2020 Married—couple View Data in Table Format 1 household 59'0�' Cohabiting couple household �'�g° Male householder No spouse/partner present Female householder No spouse/partner - 24.6% present 0 20 40 60 80 Percent Types of Households Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 19 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Household Income in Meridian city, Idaho in 201 b-2020 View Data in Table Format 1 Less than $10,000 ■ 3.7% $10,000 to 514,999 , 1.9% $15,000 to $24,999 = 4.8% $25,000 to $34,999 _ 6.3% $35,000 to $49,999 11.6% $50,000 to 574,999 20.3% $75,000 to $99,999 16.7% $100,000 to $149,999 18.6% $150,000 to $199,999 M 7.1% $200,000 or more 9.0% 0 5 10 15 20 25 Percent Household Income Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 20 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Median Earnings for Full-Time Year-Round Workers by Sex in Meridian city, Idaho in 2016-2020 Vlew Data in Table Format 1 Men $58,820 Women $42,462 0 20k 40k 60k 80k Proportion of Households with Various Income Sources in Meridian city, Idaho in 2016-2020 View Data in Table Format 1 Earnings 82.0% Social Security _ 26.3% Retirement income = 20.4% Supplemental Security 12.4% Income(SSq Cash public assistance 11.7% income 0 25 50 75 100 Percent Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 21 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Poverty Rates in Meridian city, Idaho in 2016-2020 View Data in Table Format 1 People in poverty 6.5% Children under 18 years below poverty 6.8% People 65 years old 4 9% and over below poverty People 18 to 64 years below poverty 6.7% 0 2 4 6 8 Percent Percent of the Population 5 years and over who Speak a Language other than English in Meridian city, Idaho in 2016-2020 View Data in Table Format 1 Spanish 2.4% Other Indo-European languages 2'3�° Asian and Pacific 0.9% Islander languages Other languages _ 0.7% 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Percent Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 22 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Region of Birth for the Foreign-Born Population in Meridian city, Idaho in 2016-2020 View Data in Table Format 1 Latin America 22.1% Asia 30.9% Europe 32.4% Africa _ 8.4% Northern America - 6.2% Oceania 0.0% 0 10 20 30 40 Percent Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 23 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-10 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT - 24 CFR 91.205 (A,B,C) Summary of Housing Needs In 1990, Congress passed the National Affordable Housing Act, which required that State and local governments participating in selected HUD grant programs prepare a Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy(CHAS). The CHAS was meant to serve as the strategic guide for housing and community development activities, particularly activities funded by HUD grants and targeted to low-and moderate-income households. To support this analysis, HUD and the Census Bureau produced custom tabulations of the 1990 Census that provided grantees with information about low- and moderate-income households' housing needs. As a planning document, the CHAS was superseded in 1995 by the Consolidated Plan, but the Census data's custom tabulations continue to be known as the "CHAS data."The CHAS data were updated following the Census 2000, and in 2009 they were updated to rely on the American Community Survey(ACS), the Census Bureau's new annual survey that replaced the long form of the decennial Census.The CHAS data combine ACS microdata with HUD-adjusted median family incomes(HAMFI)to estimate the number of households that qualify for HUD assistance.The CHAS data also incorporate household characteristics (race/ethnicity, age, family size, disability status) and housing unit characteristics (such as the number of bedrooms and rent/owner costs). HUD-Adjusted Median Family Incomes(HAMFI) If the terms "area median income" (AMI) or "median family income" (MFI) are used in the CHAS, assume it refers to HAMFI. This is the median family income calculated by HUD for each jurisdiction to determine Fair Market Rents (FMRs) and HUD programs' income limits. HAMFI will not necessarily be the same as other calculations of median incomes (such as a simple Census number) due to a series of adjustments that are made. The Community Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) evaluates the conditions of families in the lower 80%of the Housing Affordability Median Income for the area. Income Category • Extremely low-income 30%HAMFI • Very low-income >30%-50%HAMFI • Low income >50%-80% HAMFI • Low- and middle-income <100% HAMFI • Upper income >100% HAMFI The most relevant income category is 80%of HAMFI because most HUD programs base eligibility on this threshold generally referred to as low-to moderate-income. It is critical to understand how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD)evaluates income within a community. HUD sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 24 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) programs including the Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities programs. In 2021 A family in Meridian is considered low-to moderate-income(80%HAMFI) if they make; • $47,150 as a single person household • $53,900 as a two person household • $60,650 as a three person household • $67,350 as a four person household • $72,750 as a five person household • $78,150 as a six person household Demographics Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2017 %Change Population 62,421 91,915 47% Households 21,910 33,200 52% Median Income $64,861.00 $64,375.00 -1% TABLE 5 - HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT DEMOGRAPHICS Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2013-2017 ACS(Most Recent Year) Number of Households Table 0-30% >30-50% >50-80% >80-100% >100% HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI HAMFI Total Households 3,265 2,475 6,040 3,425 18,000 Small Family Households 595 875 2,270 1,290 9,665 Large Family Households 230 210 580 550 2,250 Household contains at least one person 62-74 years of age 820 700 1,285 475 3,170 Household contains at least one person age 75 or older 460 405 565 300 1,015 Households with one or more children 6 years old or younger 395 390 1,130 694 3,395 TABLE 6 -TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS TABLE Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 25 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) FY 2022 Income Limits Summary Selecting any of the buttons labeled"Click for More Detail'will display detailed calculation steps for each of the various parameters. FY 2022 Median Family Income FY 2022 Income Limit Persons in Family Income Limit - Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Area Very Low(50%)Income Limits($) 29,500 33,700 37,900 42,100 45,500 48,850 52,250 55,600 Boise City,ID Extremely Low Income HUD Metro $87,500 Limits($)* 17,700 20,200 23,030 27,750 32,470 37,190 41,910 46,630 FMR Area Low(80%)Income Limits($) 47,150 53,900 60,650 67,350 72,750 78,150 83,550 88,950 NOTE:Ada County is part of the Boise City,ID HUD Metro FMR Area,so all information presented here applies to all of the Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD generally uses the Office of Management and Budget(OMB)area definitions in the calculation of income limit program parameters. However,to ensure that program parameters do not vary significantly due to area definition changes,HUD has used custom geographic definitions for the Boise City,ID HUD Metro FMR Area. The Boise City,ID HUD Metro FMR Area contains the following areas:Ada County,ID; Boise County,ID; Canyon County,ID; and Owyhee County,ID. HUD Income Limits Key Definitions Small Family Households (2 persons, neither person 62 years or over, or 3 or 4 persons) Large Family Households(5 or more persons) Elderly—People aged 62 and up. "Elderly" refers to individuals 62-74, while those 75 and up may be referred to as "extra elderly" or "frail elderly." Individuals aged 75 and up are generally recognized as a population with different needs than those 62-74, so the CHAS data separates these groups. Other Family Households-After considering families with children and older adult households, other households can be divided into those that include multiple members of a given family and those that do not. Other family households include those such as married couples who are childless, one or more parents with adult children at home, adult siblings sharing an apartment, and householders boarding an older adult parent. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 26 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Housing Needs Summary Tables 1. Housing Problems (Households with one of the listed needs) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Substandard Housing- Lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities 170 15 20 0 205 0 50 0 0 50 Severely Overcrowded - With >1.51 people per room (and complete kitchen and plumbing) 15 0 15 15 45 0 0 10 0 10 Overcrowded - With 1.01-1.5 people per room (and none of the above problems) 80 80 0 25 185 15 0 10 0 25 Housing cost burden greater than 50%of income (and none of the above problems) 690 250 235 0 1,175 680 470 305 80 1,535 Housing cost burden greater than 30%of income (and none of the above problems) 175 525 980 105 1,785 160 450 1,260 780 2,650 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 27 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total 0-30% >30- >50- >80- Total AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI Zero/negative Income (and none of the above problems) 200 0 0 0 200 810 0 0 0 810 TABLE 7— HOUSING PROBLEMS TABLE Data 2013-2017 CHAS Source: 2. Housing Problems 2 (Households with one or more Severe Housing Problems: Lacks kitchen or complete plumbing, severe overcrowding, severe cost burden) Renter Owner 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Having 1 or more of four housing problems 955 345 270 40 1,610 695 515 330 80 1,620 Having none of four housing problems 255 675 1,805 1,245 3,980 350 935 3,635 2,065 6,985 Household has negative income, but none of the other housing problems 200 0 0 0 200 810 0 0 0 810 TABLE 8— HOUSING PROBLEMS 2 Data 2013-2017 CHAS Source: 3. Cost Burden > 30% Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total AMI 50% AMI AMI 50% AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 380 510 440 1,330 175 170 750 1,095 Large Related 30 70 105 205 105 115 180 400 Elderly 295 135 80 510 490 579 315 1,384 Other 245 155 630 1,030 90 100 320 510 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 28 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total 0-30% >30- >50-80% Total AMI 50% AMI AMI 50% AMI AMI AMI Total need by 950 870 1,255 3,075 860 964 1,565 3,389 income TABLE 9 —COST BURDEN > 30% Data 2013-2017 CHAS Source: 4. Cost Burden > 50% Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Small Related 285 120 0 405 175 45 70 290 Large Related 30 25 0 55 90 70 60 220 Elderly 225 35 0 260 345 370 15 730 Other 200 65 235 500 90 30 165 285 Total need by 740 245 235 1,220 700 515 310 1,525 income TABLE 10—COST BURDEN > 50% Data 2013-2017 CHAS Source: 5. Crowding (More than one person per room) Renter Owner 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 0- >30- >50- >80- Total 30% 50% 80% 100% 30% 50% 80% 100% AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI AMI NUMBER OF HOUSEHOLDS Single family households 95 80 15 40 230 15 0 10 0 25 Multiple, unrelated family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 Other, non-family households 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Total need by 95 80 15 40 230 15 0 20 0 35 income TABLE 11 —CROWDING INFORMATION — 1/2 Data 2013-2017 CHAS Source: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 29 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Renter Owner 0-30% >30- >50- Total 0-30% >30- >50- Total AMI 50% 80% AMI 50% 80% AMI AMI AMI AMI Households with Children Present 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 TABLE 12 —CROWDING INFORMATION — 2/2 Data Source Comments: Describe the number and type of single person households in need of housing assistance. Single persons experience a disproportionate housing cost burden across all income categories as renters. They are much more likely to be in a lower-income bracket and likely to have a cost burden. • 190 single family household renters who are low-to moderate-income are experiencing crowding. • 25 single family household homeowners who are low-to moderate-income are experiencing crowding. Households and Families In 2015-2019 ACS, there were 36,616 households in Meridian.The average household size was 2.78 people. In Meridian, single persons living alone are largely comprised of women. Single persons who are renting have a substantially higher cost burden and the single person who are homeowners. Single-person households comprise 24.5 percent of the total households in Meridian • Male householders comprise 8.1 percent of all Meridian residents • Female householders comprise 18.3 percent of Meridian residents Single household key data points from the tables above(2009-2013 ACS) • Single-person households comprise 25%of extremely low-income renters (0-30% HAMFI) • Single-person households comprise 40%of low-income renters with a cost burden of>50% (0 - 80% HAMFI) • Single-person households comprise 18%of low-income homeowners with a cost burden of>50% (0-80% HAMFI) Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance who are disabled or victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Disability Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 30 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) In an attempt to capture a variety of characteristics that encompass the definition of disability, the ACS identifies serious difficulty with four basic areas of functioning; 1. Hearing, 2. Vision, 3. Cognition 4. Ambulation Overall, the ACS attempts to capture six aspects of disability: (hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self- care, and independent living); which can be used together to create an overall disability measure, or independently to identify populations with specific disability types. In Meridian, among the civilian noninstitutionalized population in 2016-2020, 8.2%reported a disability. The likelihood of having a disability varied by age -from 2.5 percent of people under 18 years old, to 7.2% of people 18 to 64 years old, and to 26.2%of those 65 and over. Domestic Violence Women's and Children's Alliance(WCA) provides safe housing for women in the Boise Metropolitan Area. WCA focuses on providing shelter and supportive services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. These services are provided at no-cost, and span a four-county service area representing 30%of the population of the state of Idaho. The WCA has been at the forefront of providing services to women, men and their children healing from domestic abuse and sexual assault. The City of Meridian's CBDG program helps to support a secure outreach program at the Meridian Library. WCA in 2020 • WCA experienced a 57%increase in the total number of calls to our 24-hour hotlines and 84% increase in the number of calls related to domestic abuse. • Client Advocates attended 1,374 full hearings—a 7%increase over 2019 and the majority of those were done virtually from the WCA. • 19 emergency intakes into shelter—more than four times the number of that in 2019 and of similar years prior. This illustrates clearly that homes is not safe for all. WCA provides services to residents in Meridian but does not have shelter space within the City. Meridian Police Department and the school district both work to connect families and individuals were experiencing domestic violence with the support and services provided by WCA and Faces of Hope. WCA also is a recipient of grant funding through VAWA. The S.T.O.P. (Services *Training * Officers * Prosecutors)VAWA program supports communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective criminal justice strategies to address violent crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence, and the development and enhancement of victim services in cases involving these crimes. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 31 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Faces of Hope provides services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, elder abuse, and stalking.Their facility, located in Boise, is designed so that people affected by abuse can access all relevant services and help through a single door. What are the most common housing problems? According to the 2013-2017 ACS data tables, there are 33,200 households in Meridian. 6,464 households comprised of renters and homeowners have a housing cost burden of over 30%and account for 55% of total households. The challenges with cost burden fall most severely upon low-income households. Most common housing problems for renters: • 3,075 LMI homeowners with housing cost burden greater than 30% • 1,220 LMI households who are renters with housing cost burden greater than 50% • 205 LMI renters with substandard housing • 185 LMI renters with overcrowding • 45 LMI renters with severe overcrowding Most common housing problems for homeowners: • 3,389 LMI homeowners with housing cost burden greater than 30% • 1,525 LMI homeowners with housing cost burden greater than 50% (and none of the other problems) • 50 LMI homeowners with substandard housing • 0 LMI homeowners with overcrowding • 0 LMI homeowners with severely overcrowding Housing affordability is the biggest challenge that low-and moderate-income residents face in Meridian. Are any populations/household types more affected than others by these problems? Renter households with worst-case housing needs are those with very low incomes that do not receive government housing assistance and pay more than one-half of their incomes toward rent, those that live in severely inadequate conditions, or both. Priority problems trigger worst-case needs. Two types of priority problems determine whether households have worst-case needs: 1. Severe rent burden means that a renter household pays more than one-half of its income for gross rent (rent and utilities). 2. Severely inadequate housing, which refers to units having one or more serious physical problems related to heating, plumbing, and electrical systems or maintenance Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 32 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) "Worst Case Housing Needs, 2021 Report to Congress"U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research Describe the characteristics and needs of Low-income individuals and families with children (especially extremely low-income) who are currently housed but are at imminent risk of either residing in shelters or becoming unsheltered 91.205(c)/91.305(c)). Also discuss the needs of formerly homeless families and individuals who are receiving rapid re-housing assistance and are nearing the termination of that assistance The major causes of homelessness for children in the U.S. involve both structural and individual factors, including: 1. The nation's persistently high rates of poverty for families; 2. A lack of affordable housing across the nation; 3. Continuing impacts of the Great Recession; 4. Racial disparities in homelessness; 5. The challenges of single parenting; and 6. The ways in which traumatic experiences, especially domestic violence, precede and prolong homelessness for families. "Americo's Youngest Outcasts-A Report on Child Homelessness"American Institutes for Research, 2014. Homelessness can have a tremendous impact on children—their education, health, sense of safety, and overall development. Fortunately, researchers found that children are also highly resilient. Differences between children who have experienced homelessness and low-income children who have not experienced homelessness typically diminish in the years following a homeless episode. When compared to low-income and homeless families, children experiencing homelessness have been shown to: • Have higher levels of emotional and behavioral problems; • Have increased risk of serious health problems; • Are more likely to experience separations from their families; and • Experience more school mobility, repeat a grade, are more likely to be expelled or drop out of school, and have lower academic performance. "National Alliance to End Homelessness" The McKinney-Vento Act, which later became part of the No Child Left Behind Act(NCLB), mandates protections and services for homeless children and youth, including those with disabilities. The 2004 reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA) also includes amendments that reinforce timely assessment, inclusion, and continuity of services for homeless children and youth with disabilities. McKinney-Vento Definition of Homelessness Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 33 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Anyone who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence including: • Sharing the housing of others due to lack of housing, economic hardship, or similar reason • Living in motels, hotels,trailer parks, camping grounds, due to lack of adequate alternative accommodations • Living in emergency or transitional shelters • Abandoned in hospitals • Awaiting foster care placement • Living in a public or private place not designed for humans to live • Living in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, public train stations, etc. • A migrant child who qualifies under any of the above If a jurisdiction provides estimates of the at-risk population(s), it should also include a description of the operational definition of the at-risk group and the methodology used to generate the estimates: Estimates of the at-risk population were made based on various information sources. Census, ACS, CHAS, and Point-in-Time Homeless data are used when available. If raw data is not available, information from agencies dealing with each type of client was requested based on current program usage. Specify particular housing characteristics that have been linked with instability and an increased risk of homelessness Housing cost burden continues to be a primary risk for low-income individuals and families with children at risk of experiencing homelessness. The National Alliance to End Homelessness states that "low-income households are typically unemployed or underemployed due to many factors, such as a challenging labor market, limited education, a gap in work history, a criminal record, unreliable transportation or unstable housing, poor health, or a disability. For those who are low-income but employed, wages have been stagnant and have not kept pace with expensive housing costs. The typical American worker has seen little to no growth in his/her weekly wages over the past three decades. Too little income combined with the dwindling availability of low-cost housing leaves many people at risk for becoming homeless." In addition to income, other characteristics can also predispose an individual or household to homelessness, including: • Persons leaving institutions (detox, mental hospitals, prisons, etc.) • Households paying more than 50% of income for housing costs • Victims of domestic violence • Special needs populations (persons with AIDS, disabilities, drug or alcohol addiction, etc.) • Single parent head of households who are unemployed • People who are doubling up in unstable living arrangements (and cannot be counted as homeless) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 34 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Families living below the poverty level Households that exhibit one or more of these characteristics constitute a population that is "at-risk" of becoming homeless.These individuals and families are at risk of becoming homeless because they have a lesser chance of making economic improvements in their lives. Discussion Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 35 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-15 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING PROBLEMS — 91.205 (13)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction CDBG entitlement communities are to provide an assessment for each of the disproportionately greater needs identified. Although the purpose of these tables is to analyze the relative level of need for each race and ethnic category, the data also provides information for Meridian as a whole that can be useful in describing the overall need. Income Category • Extremely low-income 30%HAMFI • Very low-income >30%-50% HAMFI • Low income >50%-80%HAMFI • Low- and middle-income <100% HAMFI • Upper income >100% HAMFI The most relevant thresholds are 50%and 80%of HAMFI because most HUD programs base eligibility on these thresholds (which are generally referred to as "very low-income" and "low-income," respectively). Housing Problems There are four housing problems in the CHAS data: 1. The housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. The housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities; 3. Household is overcrowded; and 4. Household is cost-burdened. A household is said to have a housing problem if they have one or more of these four problems. Overcrowding is one of the four housing problems evaluated by HUD. HUD defines overcrowding as: • Overcrowding- More than one person per room. • Severe overcrowding- More than 1.5 persons per room. HUD defines cost burden as: • Cost burden - Monthly housing costs (including utilities) exceeds 30%of monthly income. • Severe cost burden - Monthly housing costs (including utilities) exceeds 50%of monthly income. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 36 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 0%-30%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,990 265 1,010 White 1,785 265 805 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 30 0 205 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 30 0 0 Hispanic 85 0 0 TABLE 13 - DISPROPORTIONALLY GREATER NEED 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 30%-50%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,840 635 0 White 1,770 580 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 15 45 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 55 15 0 TABLE 14 - DISPROPORTIONALLY GREATER NEED 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 37 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 50%-80%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 2,840 3,195 0 White 2,700 2,800 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 35 20 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 25 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 100 285 0 TABLE 15 - DISPROPORTIONALLY GREATER NEED 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% 80%-100%of Area Median Income Housing Problems Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,005 2,425 0 White 940 2,245 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 35 40 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 15 100 0 TABLE 16 - DISPROPORTIONALLY GREATER NEED 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than one person per room, 4.Cost Burden greater than 30% Housing Cost Burden With the cost of housing on the rise, researchers are reexamining the 30-percent rule of thumb for measuring rental burden. HUD defines cost-burdened families as those "who pay more than 30 percent Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 38 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) of their income for housing" and "may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care." Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one's income on rent. The 30-percent rule — that a household should spend no more than 30 percent of its income on housing costs — has long been accepted in academic circles and is often included in blogs and websites on family budgeting. A recent Business Week article, however, argues that the 30-percent rule is "nearly useless." The authors suggest that calculating housing cost burden using only income ratios oversimplifies the issue of housing affordability. Frank Nothaft, chief economist at Freddie Mac, is quoted in the article as saying, "If your income is $500,000 a year, you can pay 40 percent and still have money left. But if your income is $20,000 a year, it will be hard to make ends meet if you're paying 30 percent of your income on rent." In discussing the rental affordability measurement to Business Week, David Bieri of the University of Michigan states that the 30-percent rule "[is] essentially an arbitrary number." One of the arguments against the share of income approach is that different households earning the same annual income spend considerably different amounts of money on basic necessities. For example, families with children spend more on clothing,food, and medical bills than do single adults.Thus, a household with children that spends 50 percent of its income on housing might be cost burdened, whereas a single adult who earns the same salary and spends the same percentage of income on housing might not be. In addition,the share of income measure does not consider cost-of-living differences in areas where housing is expensive. Data from the American Housing Survey and the American Community Survey indicate that severe rental burdens disproportionately impact poor families.The Worst Case Housing Needs surveys the number of very low-income families (those earning less than 50 percent of the area median income)who pay more than half their income in rent, have substandard housing conditions, or both. Rental Burdens:Rethinking Affordability Measures, HUD PD&R Edge It is critical to remember that while housing cost burden is an important factor in determining need and increased housing instability, there may be a larger group of residents in Meridian who are low-to moderate-income who have an affordable housing situation but are still in financial distress. Discussion Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 39 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-20 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS — 91.205 (13)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction A disproportionately greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at a given income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10%or more) than the income level as a whole. Severe housing problems include: • Overcrowded households with 1.5 persons per room, not including bathrooms, porches, foyers, halls, or half-rooms • Households with cost burdens of more than 50%of income Generally, severe housing problems in Meridian are caused by severe housing cost burdens of more than 50%of income. The "2019 County Health Ranking Key Report" by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation found that "many households are just one unforeseen event—an illness,job loss,financial crisis, or even a drop-in hour at work—from losing their home. The risk for homelessness is especially high for low-income families spending more than half of household income on housing costs. Families that face insecure housing, forced moves, or homelessness are more likely to experience poor mental or physical health and preventable hospitalizations. For children in these families, experiencing homelessness can also be harmful to brain and body function and development, with lifelong and cumulative negative health outcomes for the child, the family, and the community." 0%-30%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 1,650 605 1,010 White 1,450 605 805 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 30 0 205 American Indian,Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 30 0 0 Hispanic 85 0 0 TABLE 17—SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS 0 - 30% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 40 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 30%-50%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 860 1,610 0 White 805 1,540 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 0 60 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 55 15 0 TABLE 18—SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS 30 - 50% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 50%-80%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 600 5,440 0 White 580 4,925 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 20 30 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 25 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 385 0 TABLE 19 —SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS 50 - 80% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 41 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% 80%-100%of Area Median Income Severe Housing Problems* Has one or more of Has none of the Household has four housing four housing no/negative problems problems income, but none of the other housing problems Jurisdiction as a whole 120 3,310 0 White 120 3,065 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 Asian 0 75 0 American Indian, Alaska Native 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 Hispanic 0 115 0 TABLE 20—SEVERE HOUSING PROBLEMS 80 - 100% AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS *The four severe housing problems are: 1. Lacks complete kitchen facilities, 2. Lacks complete plumbing facilities, 3. More than 1.5 persons per room, 4.Cost Burden over 50% Discussion A disproportionately greater number of housing problems would exist when members of any particular racial or ethnic group at an income level experience housing problems at a rate greater than 10%of the percentage of the same racial or ethnic group population as a whole. There is minimal statistical variation in the overall population estimates and those broken down by low- to moderate-income levels. Generally, white alone residents are slightly more likely to not be low-to moderate-income. There is no racial disparity in Meridian, which meets the HUD definition. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 42 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-25 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: HOUSING COST BURDENS — 91.205 (B)(2) Assess the need of any racial or ethnic group that has disproportionately greater need in comparison to the needs of that category of need as a whole. Introduction: This section evaluates the housing cost burden from a racial or ethnic group perspective. Cost burden is the fraction of a household's total gross income spent on housing costs. For renters, housing costs include rent paid by the tenant plus utilities. For homeowners, housing costs include mortgage payments,taxes, insurance, and utilities. A disproportionate greater need exists when the members of a racial or ethnic group at an income level experience housing problems at a greater rate (10% or more) than the income level as a whole. HUD defines cost-burdened families as those "who pay more than 30 percent of their income for housing" and "may have difficulty affording necessities such as food, clothing, transportation, and medical care." Severe rent burden is defined as paying more than 50 percent of one's income on rent. The tables display cost burden information for Meridian and each racial and ethnic group. Cost Burden is described in the tables as: • No cost burden (less than 30%) • Cost burden (30-50%) • Severe cost burden (more than 50%) • No/negative income. No/negative income households are those whose income is zero or negative due to self-employment, dividends, and net rental income. These households are not included in the other two categories but still require housing assistance and are counted separately. Housing Cost Burden Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No/negative income (not computed) Jurisdiction as a whole 23,620 5,550 2,840 1,185 White 21,640 5,125 2,590 980 Black/African American 110 0 0 0 Asian 380 185 50 205 American Indian, Alaska Native 25 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 30 0 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 43 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Housing Cost Burden <=30% 30-50% >50% No/negative income (not computed) Hispanic 1,095 200 145 0 TABLE 21 —GREATER NEED: HOUSING COST BURDENS AMI Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS Discussion: Disparity A disproportionately greater need exists when the percentage of persons in a category of need who are members of a particular racial or ethnic group is at least 10 percentage points higher than the percentage of persons in the category as a whole. Within Meridian, no groups meet this HUD definition because the minority populations make up such a small part of the total population. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 44 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-30 DISPROPORTIONATELY GREATER NEED: DISCUSSION — 91.205(B)(2) Are there any Income categories in which a racial or ethnic group has disproportionately greater need than the needs of that income category as a whole? A disproportionately greater number of housing problems would exist when members of any particular racial or ethnic group at an income level experience housing problems at a rate greater than 10%of the percentage of the same racial or ethnic group population as a whole. If they have needs not identified above,what are those needs? Meridian does not have any groups that have disproportionately greater needs than the needs of any income category as a whole. Are any of those racial or ethnic groups located in specific areas or neighborhoods in your community? To assist communities in identifying racially/ethnically-concentrated areas of poverty(R/ECAPs), HUD has developed a census tract-based definition of R/ECAPs. The definition involves a racial/ethnic concentration threshold and a poverty test.The racial/ethnic concentration threshold is straightforward: HUD defines neighborhoods of extreme poverty as census tracts with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line. HUD supplements this with an alternate criterion because overall poverty levels are substantially lower in many parts of the country.Thus, a neighborhood can be a R/ECAP if it has a poverty rate that exceeds 40%or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan/micropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower. Meridian has no current nor past R/ECAP areas in mapping provided by HUD Open Data. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 45 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-35 PUBLIC HOUSING — 91.205(B) Introduction Boise City/Ada County Housing Authorities(BCACHA) provide affordable housing-related assistance to over 2,600 individuals and families every month, serving people with low and moderate incomes throughout Ada County. The Boise City Housing Authority and Ada County Housing Authority are legally separate, operated through a Joint Powers Agreement with a single staff overseen by a Board of Commissioners appointed and confirmed by the Mayor and City Council of Boise and the Ada County Commissioners. In Ada County, BCACHA is responsible for delivering a number of federally funded programs, as well as housing authority bond-financed affordable housing developments for Boise, Garden City, Eagle, Star, Meridian, and Kuna.The service area holds a population of over 440,000 people and covers over 1052 square miles. BCACHA does not manage or administer any housing units within the City of Meridian. Information on BCACHA in this section helps to illuminate the choices that are available to Section 8 voucher holders who may want to use BCACHA housing units and some programs. However, this would require the participant to move outside of Meridian. Housing Choice Vouchers BCACHA administers federally funded programs to provide monthly rental assistance to qualified tenants in privately owned rental housing.The Housing Choice Voucher Program provides qualified participants with a housing voucher that can be used in a variety of rental dwellings and locations with almost any property owner who is willing to participate in the program. Low Rent Public Housing The Low Rent Public Housing program provides housing in apartments and duplexes for qualified low-income families, including seniors and those with a disabling condition.The public housing program is federally subsidized and is targeted to provide suitable living environments free from discrimination. Market-Rate Housing BCACHA owns and maintains an inventory of market-rate rental housing options. Properties are scattered throughout Boise. Project-Based Vouchers BCACHA provides 40 Project-Based Vouchers for residents of a new permanent supportive housing project, New Path Community Housing.These Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 46 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) vouchers help sustain the area's first "Housing First" project, providing housing and supportive services to the most vulnerable in our community. The Housing Authority will cover most of the rent and utilities for the community once it becomes occupied. Home Ownership and Family Self-Sufficiency Programs The FSS program enables families who are participants in the Housing Choice Voucher program to link with local career counselors, training and educational programs, and job search and retention services to become self-sufficient within five years. Additionally, a variety of programs administered through the Housing Authority has enabled families to attain homeownership. Supportive Housing Programs BCACHA also provides assistance through these innovative programs: • CHOIS (Coordinated Housing Options & Individualized Services), • Shelter Plus Care, • HUD-VASH (Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing), • HOPWA(Housing Opportunities for Persons Living with AIDS/HIV), • VAWA (rental assistance through the Office on Violence Against Women), and • Allumbaugh House (the region's no-cost sub-acute mental health and detoxification center with services provided through Terry Reilly Health Services). Totals in Use Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher based based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing #of units vouchers in use 0 0 1 10 725 0 704 0 1 0 TABLE 22 - PUBLIC HOUSING BY PROGRAM TYPE *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 47 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Characteristics of Residents Program Type Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher based based Veterans Affairs Family Supportive Unification Housing Program Average Annual Income 0 0 17,719 12,641 0 12,395 0 18,864 Average length of stay 0 0 6 6 0 6 0 3 Average Household size 0 0 2 2 0 2 0 2 # Homeless at admission 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 #of Elderly Program Participants (>62) 0 0 1 137 0 134 0 0 #of Disabled Families 0 0 2 320 0 316 0 1 #of Families requesting accessibility features 0 0 10 725 0 704 0 1 #of HIV/AIDS program participants 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 #of DV victims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TABLE 23—CHARACTERISTICS OF PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS BY PROGRAM TYPE Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 48 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Race of Residents Program Type Race Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher based based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing White 0 0 10 658 0 640 0 1 0 Black/African American 0 0 0 34 0 31 0 0 0 Asian 0 0 0 10 0 10 0 0 0 American Indian/Alaska Native 0 0 0 18 0 18 0 0 0 Pacific Islander 0 0 0 5 0 5 0 0 0 Other 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition TABLE 24— RACE OF PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS BY PROGRAM TYPE Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Ethnicity of Residents Program Type Ethnicity Certificate Mod- Public Vouchers Rehab Housing Total Project- Tenant- Special Purpose Voucher based based Veterans Family Disabled Affairs Unification Supportive Program Housing Hispanic 0 0 0 56 0 55 0 1 0 Not Hispanic 0 0 10 669 0 649 0 0 0 *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition TABLE 25— ETHNICITY OF PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS BY PROGRAM TYPE Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 49 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Section 504 Needs Assessment: Describe the needs of public housing tenants and applicants on the waiting list for accessible units: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any housing that receives federal assistance, including public housing. PHAs are required to assess the needs of current tenants and applicants on its waiting list for accessible units and the extent to which the needs have not been met. In the event a tenant or applicant does require an accessibility modification or accommodation,the housing authorities provides the assistance necessary to ensure that the tenant or applicant maintains a safe and healthy living environment. According to BCACHA, as of April 2022, 30%of applicants on the Public Housing waiting list reported being elderly; and 0 82.5% reported having a disability. There are 564 households on the Public Housing and Section 8 New Construction waiting lists.These high-rise buildings are designated for the elderly and/or disabled. Waiting lists are maintained by date and time of application only, and BCACHA does not track the number of applicants needing an accessible unit.Twenty-one (21) of the housing authority-owned units are accessible—6/93 at Capitol Plaza, 4/67 at Franklin Plaza, 10/80 at Shoreline Plaza, and 1/10 at our scattered site properties.When an elderly or disabled applicant reaches the top of the waiting list, a resident in an accessible unit is transferred to a non-accessible unit and the applicant needing the features of the accessible unit is moved in. Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any housing that receives federal assistance, including public housing. PHAs are required to assess the needs of current tenants and applicants on its waiting list for accessible units and the extent to which the needs have not been met. In the event a tenant or applicant does require an accessibility modification or accommodation,the housing authorities provides the assistance necessary to ensure that the tenant or applicant maintains a safe and healthy living environment. According to BCACHA, as of April 2022, • 30%of applicants on the Public Housing waiting list reported being elderly; and • 82.5% reported having a disability. There are 564 households on the Public Housing and Section 8 New Construction waiting lists.These high-rise buildings are designated for the elderly and/or disabled. Waiting lists are maintained by date and time of application only, and BCACHA does not track the number of applicants needing an accessible unit.Twenty-one (21) of the housing authority-owned units are accessible—6/93 at Capitol Plaza, 4/67 at Franklin Plaza, 10/80 at Shoreline Plaza, and 1/10 at our scattered site properties.When an elderly or disabled applicant reaches the top of the waiting list, a resident in an accessible unit is transferred to a non-accessible unit and the applicant needing the features of the accessible unit is moved in. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 50 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Most immediate needs of residents of Public Housing and Housing Choice voucher holders According to staff at BCACHA, the greatest need of voucher holders is the ability to find vacant and affordable rental units. Voucher holders who are successful in finding a rental still have to qualify for the unit by meeting the landlord's screening criteria and voucher program requirements. As rents continue to increase across our community, it becomes even more difficult for voucher holders to locate housing options that will work with the voucher.The most common needs for applicants, other than a safe and affordable housing unit, are self-sufficiency programs that promote financial responsibility, employment opportunities, and healthy lifestyle concepts. ACHA partners with local agencies to address other immediate needs of residents. As of March 2022, there were a total of 2,500 applicants on ACHA's Housing Choice Voucher waiting list. This includes 20% elderly households, 49%disabled households, and 48%families with minor children. For families on the waiting list, the most immediate need is access to affordable rental housing. Applicants residing in Meridian represent 12%of the households on the waiting list. How do these needs compare to the housing needs of the population at large Households on the waiting list for public housing and tenant-based rental assistance share the same need of the population at large for decent affordable housing, including housing with accessibility features for people with disabilities and for seniors. Low wage earners have a high reliance upon public transportation, which can be challenging for households residing outside of the Boise area. BCACHA participants have the advantage of receiving affordable housing payments, which other extremely low- and very low-income households do not. While most extremely-low and low-income renter households live in older buildings, other renter households had a somewhat larger amount of housing choices. However, these choices were still constrained by factors like availability, affordability, credit and criminal checks, and location. Discussion BCACHA owns, manages, and maintains 250 public housing units for low-income households. BCACHA does not manage or administer any housing units within the City of Meridian. • 160 units are for elderly/disabled (Low Rent Public Housing) • 80 units are HUD-assisted elderly/disabled (Section 8 New Construction Program) • 10 units for families on scattered Sites (Low Rent Public Housing) • 187 market rate housing units • 4 units for Permanent Supportive Housing • 441 total owned units, all managed by BCACHA Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 51 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serves approximately 2,230 low-income households throughout Ada County(156 Meridian households).This program allows clients to choose affordable rental units that meet program requirements within Ada County. Once an affordable rental unit has been identified the household may pay a portion of the rent, based on income. BCACHA provides the Section 8 rental subsidy portion to the landlord. Actions to address the needs of public housing include: • Opportunities for residents and community members to become involved with the development of policies, programs, and services regarding public housing. • Implement activities that recognize residents and community members as a positive resource for effective and responsible public housing. • Coordinator and catalyst in developing opportunities for public housing residents—aimed at increasing economic and human potential. • Public housing residents assist in designing ACHA strategies, participate in on-site resident council/groups and activity committees, and increase communication of resources for residents. • BCACHA employs two full-time Service Coordinators to assist residents in connecting with community services and programs to assist them in maintaining independent housing. BCACHA launched a Landlord Incentive Program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for voucher holders. The program resulted in housing an additional 56 households within 6 months. Staff also conducted outreach to local landlords to develop and enhance relationships in order to increase the number of participating landlords. The BCACHA entered into a sub-recipient agreement with Ada County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, to administer$12.7 million of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)to help Ada County residents pay rent and utility costs in order to maintain housing stability.As of January 31, 2022, the initial round of funding received for the program was 100%expended and resulted in serving 2,784 households. BCACHA has received additional funding beyond the initial award and continues to support households who have been affected by the pandemic.Approximately 20%of assisted households were Meridian residents. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 52 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-40 HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT — 91.205(C) Introduction: The U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds local homeless assistance and prevention networks called Continuums of Care (CoC). Idaho is divided into two CoCs: Boise City Ada County(Region Seven) and Balance of State (Regions One through Six). In addition to organizing, delivering, and reporting on housing and services for people who are experiencing homelessness, CoCs are required to complete a one-night point-in-time count of homeless persons during the last ten days in January. Idaho's annual Point-In-Time (PIT) count was conducted on the night of February 23, 2022. The data from PIT Counts helps determine the amount of funding awarded for homeless programs, reports changes among the homeless population and raises public awareness of homelessness. Data from the one-night PIT count and the longitudinal data collected by the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) are the primary sources used to measure the progress in meeting the national strategic goal of preventing and ending homelessness. The primary goal of the PIT Count is to provide a one-night "snapshot" of the number of people who are homeless who are either living on the streets, in places not meant for habitation, or are currently residing in emergency shelters or homeless transitional housing projects. HUD's definition of homelessness for the PIT count does not include persons who may be staying with friends or relatives, in a hotel/motel, in a treatment facility, or in jail. While persons in these circumstances may be at imminent risk of becoming homeless, the focus of the PIT Count is to identify those already experiencing homelessness. Using HUD's definition of homelessness for the PIT count, CoCs are instructed to count all adults, children in households, and unaccompanied youth who, on the night of the count, reside in one of the places described below: • An unsheltered homeless person resides in a place not meant for human habitation, a vehicle, or the streets. This count includes people in temporary tents, encampments, and warming centers. • A sheltered homeless person resides in an emergency shelter, transitional housing, or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. Due to the nature of a one-night count, the uses of the PIT Count data and its limitations should be noted. It is understood that a one-night point in time count has limitations and in any given year may under-count or over-count the population of those who are homeless when compared to Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 53 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) data collected over a more extended period of time or at other periodic intervals. The most significant value of the PIT Count is that it is an unduplicated count of both sheltered and unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness on one night. Decreases or increases in the number of persons counted from year to year may indicate a change in the homeless population, external circumstances, or both. External factors affecting the count include the number of organizations participating in the count, persons who are homeless not accessing shelter or services during the count, volunteers experiencing difficulty finding those who are living on the street who agree to be surveyed, weather or natural disasters, community events, and new or closed projects. The NA-40 Homeless Needs Assessment data represents the point-in-time count for all of Region 7. Data listed is for Region 7, including Ada County, City of Boise, and City of Meridian. The PIT count does not provide data specifically for the City of Meridian. Homeless Needs Assessment Population Estimate the#of persons Estimate the# Estimate the# Estimate the# Estimate the# experiencing homelessness on experiencing becoming exiting of days persons a given night homelessness homeless each homelessness experience each year year each year homelessness Sheltered Unsheltered Persons in Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 5 86 0 0 0 0 Persons in Households with Only Children 0 0 0 0 0 0 Persons in Households with Only Adults 75 454 0 0 0 0 Chronically Homeless Individuals 41 77 0 0 0 0 Chronically Homeless Families 0 0 0 0 0 0 Veterans 4 93 0 0 0 0 Unaccompanied Child 0 18 0 0 0 0 Persons with HIV 0 1 0 0 0 0 TABLE 26 - HOMELESS NEEDS ASSESSMENT Data Source Comments: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 54 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Youth Homelessness Unaccompanied Youth Parenting Youth PmiTy°e % ]% TH 40 16 �UN 6% 14 oral TYpe 5% 29h 8qq ES UN ' 25 S% 4ER % R a en B 1% R. 1%5 s e — E< 'C z% g a 1a s g 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2019 2019 2020 2021 2022 Goal:Reduce Unaccompanied Youth Homelessness from 2021to 2022 Goal:Reduce Parenting Youth Homelessness from 2020to2021 'Heepprpjecr tyPe'UN'uncflpel'rPQCO P+C+uQE Zp22 uM11elfPred[puntfprmprp d((urdreNmndriS�On bPfwee._ 'N[�ep p•'Oj�ftyPe'UN'uxheckepf0e*CtuQd 2p22 unShP�fe�20CPunf fprmpred furdfP CO�n$bll bPf�E- 6CAC has Met this goal fcr ES&UN projects:Unacrvmpanlgd Youth has dareseased by 6CAC has Met this goal for ES&UN projects:Persons in Paronting Youth Households, 22%. has decreasedbylW%. Youth Homelessness R Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 55 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Veteran Homelessness v jT— UN 1p0 14% HHTy Adults&Chill 1296 c ♦Adults only a, � a cnudreomy vrol*yv e ■TH e ■uH ao avc avc zo 0 ovc w>B 2M zom .11 2— Goal:Decrease Total Veteran Homelessness by at least 5%from 2021to2022 Goal:Decrease Unsheltered Veteran Homelessness by at least5%from 2021to2022 'lreAaroieC[hPe'pN'en�eeeroeicyee z(lzz un5henered cp.nt/amoe ax..rareromyarlron ppewpen zpzz_ Yomparingz(lzz rozozO Aetause cecelenorcanduct fiill unsheltereezoz]Cover BCAC has Not Met thisgoal for ES,TH,UN projects:Total Veteranahas increasedby17%. BCAChas Mettirm goal:Unsheltered Veterans has decreased by-V%. Veteran Homelessness Indicate if the homeless population is: Has No Rural Homeless If data is not available for the categories "number of persons becoming and exiting homelessness each year," and "number of days that persons experience homelessness," describe these categories for each homeless population type (including chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth): Our Path Home submitted its final data from the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count& Housing Inventory Chart (HIC)for Ada County to the federal government.The Count found a total of 620 people experiencing homelessness on the night of February 23rd, 2022. While Our Path Home has seen a minor decrease in the 2022 PIT Count compared to 2020, all of Our Path Home's partners have seen an increase in people accessing their resources.The Point-in-Time-Count (PIT) & Homeless Inventory County(HIC) helps monitor trends over time but is only one piece of information used by communities to determine the current need. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 56 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Key findings from the 2022 Homeless Count include: • 620 people were experiencing homelessness • 464 were staying in a homeless shelter (6.6%decrease from 2020) • 80 people were living unsheltered (3.6%decrease from 2020) • 76 were in transitional housing (13.4% increase from 2020) Chronically Homeless The chronically homeless are defined as an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition or a family with a Head of Household who has a disabling condition, and who has either been continuously homeless for a year or more OR has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years totaling 12 months or longer. • 118 persons were identified as chronically homeless in Region 7. Over a third of chronically homeless individuals were unsheltered. Families with Children • The PIT counted 5 persons in households with unsheltered children and 86 persons in households with children who were sheltered. The 2022 PIT also was notable for having no persons in parenting youth households counted. Veterans • The PIT reported 97 veterans who were homeless.There were 93 homeless veterans who were sheltered and 4 who were unsheltered. The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) reports that 3 states, Connecticut, Delaware, and Virginia, have nearly eliminated homelessness for veterans and have robust systems in place to ensure that homelessness is rare, brief, and one-time. While Idaho has seen rates of homelessness amongst veterans drop dramatically over the past decade, there are still no communities that have met the USICH standard to end veterans' homelessness. The Continuum of Care established a goal to "Decrease Total Veteran Homelessness by at Least 5%from 2021 to 2022." This goal was not met. Total Veterans experiencing homelessness has increased by 17%. The goal "Decrease Unsheltered Veteran Homelessness by at Least 5%from 2021 to 2022" was achieved. Unsheltered Veterans decreased by 20% in the 2022 PIT. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 57 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Unaccompanied Youth • All unaccompanied youth in Region 7 were counted as sheltered.There was 18 unaccompanied youth who were counted. The Continuum of Care identified a goal to "Reduce Unaccompanied Youth from 2021 to 2022." The goal was met with a 76%decrease in 2022. Additionally, unaccompanied youth went from 15%of the homeless population counted in the 2021 PIT to 3% in 2022. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 58 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Nature and Extent of Homelessness: (Optional) Race: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) White 476 73 Black or African American 37 0 Asian 3 0 American Indian or Alaska Native 6 4 Pacific Islander 4 0 Ethnicity: Sheltered: Unsheltered (optional) Hispanic 0 0 Not Hispanic 0 0 Data Source Comments: 2022 PIT Demographics Race Age ma 535 51acN or AfricanAmerican■31 White J549 40p Multiple Race U 200 Asian I3 56 American Intllan pr AlaSka I U Native lU Child— 18.24 Oyer Age 24 NM Hawaiian or Other I4 Paufit lsl..: Gender Ethnicity 0 so 100 Lso 200 250 300 350 400 450 Soo 550 600 Goal:Decrease Racial Disparity from 2021 to 2022 rratr�gentler% H;�anit o% >oyy According to the mostrecent(2020J American Commumty5urvey data,81ack orAfrican Americans comprised Femaie°° za% 1.256of the Boise CrtyAda Countypopulation(--0- This goal checks whether Black or African American individuals makeup more or less of the homeless ntortning% population than they do the general population.The goal i5 met if the percentage!for Black or African America.. g% 40 Mele% BCAC has Not Met this goal for all projects:Black or African American individuals comprised 5.97%of 71% N—hmpanic the homeless population in 2022,up 0.39%from 5.56%in 2021. 90% Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 59 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 2022 Special Populations Interpreting 5 ecial Populations Graph Special Populations as%of Pro'ectT ePo Population PM Type P 9 P P P P P J YP P es Understanding the dntiaentneedsofcllentomeachprojett type S00% �TH can help determine type andlevel ofservices required. UN r 80% Hoverover the bars toseethe percentage of the total projeatype 6o% uz population for each condition,The number above the bars is the 40% Proiryre count or clients with that type of condition in that project type. s 20% ■VN Lookingthin a project a erticall 10p% wi prj typo(v y),compare the relative W $ e0% proportion of individua Is with each condition. Forexample,within Emergency Shelter(ES),those fleeing 60% Domestic Violence makeup the1.argestpercentage(896)ofthe total E5population foliowedbythose witho—talhealth "' 20% B ao dr5orders(795),substanceabuse ri—rde 5(596),then HIV/AIDS (0%).Therefore,ESprojects should priori5zeservires related to 100% those fleeing domestic violence and needing mental health N 80% supports. 60% 40% Looking within a conditan(horimntally),compare the relative = 20% a proportion of individuals with[hat condition across project types. 100% For example,the project type witn the highestpercentage of 61-1 individuals with mental health issues is Emergentyshelrer(796J, in 80% followedbyTansrtional Housing(696).Thomforan—talhealth 60% supporti5 mostneededfor Transitional Housing.However the '� 40% oveallnumbershouldal5obetakenintoaaount.Eventhoughme u 20% tt percentages are similar,the number ofindividuals m Transitional s Housing with rentalheai conditionsis 10w(5). ES TH 1.N Estimate the number and type of families in need of housing assistance for families with children and the families of veterans. Families with children continue to be one of the most vulnerable groups experiencing homelessness. The 2022 PIT does not provide information on families of veterans. The major causes of homelessness for children in the U.S. involve both structural and individual factors, in cluding: 1. The nation's persistently high rates of poverty for families; 2. A lack of affordable housing across the nation; 3. Continuing impacts of the Great Recession; 4. Racial disparities in homelessness; 5. The challenges of single parenting; and 6. The ways in which traumatic experiences, especially domestic violence, precede and prolong homelessness for families. "America's Youngest Outcasts-A Report on Child Homelessness"American Institutes for Research, 2014 2022 Point-in-Time-Count-Adult and Children Households • Adults and children households were 15%of the population of persons experiencing homelessness. There were a total of 91 people in this category. • Adults and children households have decreased by 57%since 2018. In 2018, 143 people were counted in this category and 91 in 2022. • Five people in adult and children households were counted as unsheltered in 2022. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 60 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Describe the Nature and Extent of Homelessness by Racial and Ethnic Group. Information on the racial and ethnic groups of homeless persons was unavailable for Region 7 -Ada County. Our Path Home established a goal to "Decrease Racial Disparity from 2021 to 2022."This goal checks whether Black or African American individuals make up more or less of the homeless population than they do of the general population. According to the 2020 American Community Survey, Black or African Americans comprise 1.2%of the Boise City/Ada County population. The Continuum of Care has not met this goal. Black or African American individuals comprise 5.96%of the homeless population, up 0.39%from 5.58% in 2021. The Continuum of Care has not identified any other racial or ethnic disparities in Region 7. Describe the Nature and Extent of Unsheltered and Sheltered Homelessness. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) definition of literal homelessness as defined in the Final Rule of the Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act (HEARTH Act), as described in the following four categories: 1. Individuals and families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including a subset for an individual who is exiting an institution where he or she resided for 90 days or less and who resided in an emergency shelter or a place not meant for human habitation immediately before entering that institution. 2. Individuals and families who will imminently lose their primary nighttime residence. 3. Unaccompanied youth and families with children and youth who are defined as homeless under other federal statutes who do not otherwise qualify as homeless under this definition. 4. Individuals and families who are fleeing, or are attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other dangerous or life-threatening conditions that relate to violence against the individual or a family member. Coordinated entry is an essential process through which people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness can access the crisis response system in a streamlined way, have their strengths and needs quickly assessed, and quickly connect to appropriate, tailored housing and mainstream services within the community or designated region. When possible, the assessment provides the ability for households to gain access to the best options to address their needs, incorporating participants' choice, rather than being evaluated for a single program within the system.The most intensive interventions are prioritized for those with the highest needs. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 61 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The number of persons counted in the Point In Time Count in Region 7 has continued to decrease over the past five years for both unsheltered and shelter persons experiencing homelessness. • There were 517 people counted in an emergency shelter in 2018 and 464 in 2022 -a 10% decrease. • There were 121 people counted in as unsheltered in 2018 and 80 in 2022 -a 50% decrease. Discussion: PRIMARY REASONS FOR HOMELESSNESS The top causes of homelessness are experiencing domestic violence or sexual abuse, an unexpected change or loss in income/job, being evicted or having a landlord dispute, and having a housing affordability issue. Such information assists in identifying and implementing appropriate and effective homelessness prevention initiatives based on local needs. Each jurisdiction should assess the causes of homelessness that are most prevalent locally to prevent homelessness in their community. Primary reasons for homelessness; • 28%domestic violence or abuse • 25%other • 20%lack/loss of income • 18%forced out of housing • 9%disability 2020 State of Homelessness in Idaho Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 62 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-45 NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT - 91.205 (B,D) Introduction: Meridian has a wide variety of public and private agencies that provide services to non-homeless special needs populations. Census, American Community Survey data, and consultation with local stakeholder groups provided the data for the non-homeless special needs assessment. Groups that require supportive housing includes but is not limited to: • The elderly, age 65 and over, and the frail elderly, who are defined as elderly persons who require assistance with three or more activities of daily living such as bathing, walking, and performing light housework. • Persons with mental, physical, and/or developmental disabilities. • Persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. • Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. • Persons with alcohol or other drug addictions. • Individuals in need of housing due to criminal backgrounds. • Individuals in need of housing due to evictions stemming from poverty. Supportive Housing Supportive housing is an innovative and proven solution to some of communities' toughest problems. It combines affordable housing with services that help people who face the most complex challenges to live with stability, autonomy, and dignity. People in supportive housing live more stable and productive lives. Residents of supportive housing are linked to intensive case management and voluntary, life- improving services like health care, workforce development, and child welfare. Supportive housing improves: • Housing stability • Employment • Mental and physical health • School attendance • Reduces active substance use Supportive housing is permanent housing that has no time limit on residency assigned to it. There are no supportive housing programs in Meridian. Describe the characteristics of special needs populations in your community: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 63 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Age, disability, and poverty are significant factors that impact the special needs community in Meridian. Disability Meridian has a sizeable population of individuals under 65 with a disability. The national average for persons under 65 with a disability is 8.7%, 5.7%in Meridian. Youth Additionally, Meridian is a relatively young city, with persons under 18 accounting for 28.2%of the population, and children under 5 are 6.8%of the population. The national average for persons under 18 is 22.3%of the population. This large group relies on services to help nurture their growth into becoming productive and thoughtful future citizens. Factors surrounding schools, playgrounds, lead-based paint hazards, poverty, and crime play a significant role in ensuring that the city's children are safe and grow up in livable neighborhoods. Poverty Meridian's poverty rate is 6.5%. The US Census cautions that "poverty rate estimates are not comparable to other geographic levels due to methodology differences that may exist between different data sources." With this in mind, the US Census lists the national poverty rate as 11.5% US Census QuickFocts,July 1, 2021 (V2O21) What are the housing and supportive service needs of these populations and how are these needs determined? The non-homeless special needs populations in Meridian have a wide range of service needs, including transitional housing, supportive housing, accessible housing, counseling, case management, transportation to healthcare facilities, and employment. All special needs populations require special consideration. While many persons within the special needs population do not rely on governmental assistance, some do. Meridian does not have emergency shelter beds or a domestic violence shelter. Many residents need to travel to neighboring cities including Boise to get their services met. Additionally, Meridian lacks transitional housing facilities. There is a strong demand for more special needs housing and assistance to help these populations stay in stable environments. These residents are often low-and moderate-income persons or are experiencing homelessness. Additionally, many of these residents fall within two or more special needs categories,such as being elderly and having a physical disability. Discuss the size and characteristics of the population with HIV/AIDS and their families within the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 64 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The Idaho Department of Health &Welfare's Family Planning, STD, and HIV Programs (FPSHP) and the Idaho Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS (IACHA) use HIV/AIDS epidemiologic and surveillance data to provide guidance and funding for programs for persons with, or at risk for, HIV/AIDS.The goals of these programs are to prevent HIV infections and,for those who are infected, to promote testing, care, and treatment. Reports and incidence rates of sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Idaho continue to increase. Incidences of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis infections have increased notably in Idaho since 2014. Since becoming a reportable disease in Idaho in 1986, rates of chlamydia have reached an all-time high. Recent increases in rates year-over-year have not been recorded in Idaho since the mid-1980s for gonorrhea and the mid-1950s for syphilis. HIV infection:Thirty-five(35) HIV diagnoses were reported among Idaho residents during 2019, which was stable compared with the number of reports received during prior years. Over 85%of reports were among males with a bimodal distribution; most frequently reported among those aged 25-39 and 45-54 years. Race-and ethnicity-specific incidence rates indicate disparities exist at a state level, although incomplete race and ethnicity data and small numbers necessitate caution when interpreting these rates. During 2019, chlamydia incidence rates among Idaho residents who were non-white were significantly higher than those who are white. Gonorrhea incidence rates in 2019 were significantly higher among American Indian/Alaska Native and black residents compared with white residents. Idaho Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2019 Idaho's report on STIs only provides information on the age of the person at the time of diagnosis. Public Health District 4, which includes Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley County reported a total of 11 new HIV cases in 2019. HIV infection by age group, Public Health District 4, 2019 Age Reported Cases 20-24 1 25-29 4 30-34 2 35-39 1 40-44 0 45-54 2 55-64 1 65+ 0 Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV(HOPWA) The HOPWA program fulfills the housing and/or service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. Long-term rental assistance is offered while supportive services center around ensuring participants are able to retain their housed status. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 65 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) This resource is made available through sponsor organizations throughout the State of Idaho that specialize in HIV/AIDS related services and/or low-income rental assistance programs. Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) currently contracts with HOPWA service providers throughout the State of Idaho that specialize in HIV/AIDS-related services and/or low-income rental assistance programs. There is currently no HOPWA service in Meridian. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 66 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NA-50 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS — 91.215 (F) Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Facilities: Public facilities generally include senior centers, homeless facilities, youth centers, childcare centers, neighborhood facilities, fire stations/equipment, health facilities, and facilities for special needs populations. Meridian's continued growth will require constant investment in public facilities to help keep up with population growth and the need for services. The City of Meridian lacks homeless facilities. • No homeless emergency shelter space is available in Meridian. • Meridian does not have a domestic violence shelter. • There are no transitional housing facilities in Meridian. Residents who are the most vulnerable are those that are experiencing housing instability. Leaving the community for services in Boise, Nampa, or Caldwell, takes vulnerable residents away from their existing safety net of family, employment, schools, and religious community. Families that stay in their community have the best chances of quickly resolving their housing instability or financial challenges and minimizing the impact of homelessness on their children. The City's annual report highlights the public facility projects that have been completed and lays out a path for future investment. One tool that is helping the City of Meridian with transportation and Responsible Growth is Urban Renewal Districts (URD). City Council approved these URDs during the last year to build off the success of other districts like the Ten Mile URD. Specifically, the Linder Urban Renewal District, which is planned to help fund the construction of the Linder Road Overpass. In addition, one new district was formed in downtown, the 126-acre Northern Gateway District, and the Union District was expanded. Both of these URDs will help with needed transportation projects and will help continue the revitalization efforts of downtown to enhance the quality of life for all residents. Improved Open Spaces Community Development has focused its efforts to change open space and amenity requirements in City Code. The latest changes include increasing the open space required for proposed subdivisions and clarifying the value of various amenities in new projects. Projects zoned R-4, R-8, R-15now require 20 percent or 50 percent more open space, respectively. Also, larger projects require more amenities to be installed. An increase in the amount of open space required, based on the zoning of the property, provides more recreation space and helps preserve Meridian's open space. Streetlights Several projects were completed in 2021 to deploy additional streetlights into the community as well as retrofit existing streetlights to LED bulbs. New streetlights were installed along sections of Chinden as Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 67 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) part of the widening as well as in underserved areas on Ten Mile Road and near Chaparral Elementary School. In addition, 465 streetlights were upgraded to LED bulbs. Meridian 2021 Annual Report How were these needs determined? The City conducted a comprehensive approach to determining the needs of the community. • A public survey was distributed throughout the community to help determine the priority of potential projects. • The City commissioned a study on the built environment of Meridian to determine where to prioritize resources. • Several community partner and stakeholder meetings were held over the past year to listen to the needs of the community. • A meeting was held for internal City employees and local housing providers to provide input on the growth of the City. • Individual interviews were conducted with key partners and internal city staff. • City and regional planning documents, HUD PD&R research, and other data points were reviewed. • Information on the Consolidated Plan process, survey responses, and community feedback were presented to Meridian City Council. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Improvements: The City of Meridian conducted a study, "Analysis of Built Environment and Opportunities for Improvement,"to determine the community's needs for improved infrastructure and more livable neighborhoods for low-to moderate-income residents. The study recommended: • Continued homeowner rehabilitation assistance for income-eligible homeowners with needed improvements to preserve housing affordability, safety, and livability. • Expanding recent efforts to provide needed sidewalks into low-and moderate-income residential neighborhoods. • Installing streetlights in low-and moderate-income neighborhoods to improve safety. • Develop more green spaces and parks in areas developed before the 1990s and coordinate efforts with the West Ada School District to ensure playground space is located near or at schools. • Exploring the potential need for additional community centers to accommodate the drastic increase in population. • Consider projects that will help improve food access in low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and develop community gardens. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 68 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Additionally, "City of Meridian's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan" outlined goals for improving transportation and infrastructure. • Widen roads and improve intersections • Improve sidewalk connections and accessibility • Enhance our pathway network • Invest in street lighting and safety. How were these needs determined? The City conducted a comprehensive approach to determining the needs of the community. • A public survey was distributed throughout the community to help determine the priority of potential projects. • The City commissioned a study on the built environment of Meridian to determine where to prioritize resources. • Several community partner and stakeholder meetings were held over the past year to listen to the needs of the community. • A meeting was held for internal City employees and local housing providers to provide input on the growth of the City. • Individual interviews were conducted with key partners and internal city staff. • City and regional planning documents, HUD PD&R research, and other data points were reviewed. • Information on the Consolidated Plan process, survey responses, and community feedback was presented to Meridian City Council. Describe the jurisdiction's need for Public Services: Public services generally include homeless/AIDS patient programs, senior services, handicapped services, legal services, youth services, transportation services, substances abuse services, services for battered/abused spouses, employment training, crime awareness/prevention, housing counseling, childcare services, health services, services for abused/neglected children, and mental health services. Meridian accepts applications for public service projects to determine which projects best meet the needs of low-to moderate-income residents. The City looks for projects that will help substantially improve the lives of low-to moderate-income residents in Meridian. How were these needs determined? The City conducted a comprehensive approach to determining the needs of the community. • A public survey was distributed throughout the community to help determine the priority of potential projects. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 69 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • The City commissioned a study on the built environment of Meridian to determine where to prioritize resources. • Several community partner and stakeholder meetings were held over the past year to listen to the needs of the community. • A meeting was held for internal City employees and local housing providers to provide input on the growth of the City. • Individual interviews were conducted with key partners and internal city staff. • City and regional planning documents, HUD PD&R research, and other data points were reviewed. • Information on the Consolidated Plan process, survey responses, and community feedback was presented to Meridian City Council. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 70 OMB Control No:2s06-0117(exp.09/30/2021) HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS MA-05 OVERVIEW Housing Market Analysis Overview: The purpose of the Market Analysis is to provide a clear picture of the environment in which the jurisdiction must administer its programs over the course of the Consolidated Plan. In conjunction with the Needs Assessment, the Market Analysis will provide the basis for the Strategic Plan and the programs and projects to be administered. The Housing Market Analysis provides information on: • Significant characteristics of Meridian's housing market in general, including the supply, demand, condition, and cost of housing. • Housing stock available to serve persons with disabilities and other special needs. • Condition and need of public and assisted housing. • A brief inventory of facilities, housing, and services to meet the needs of homeless persons. • Regulatory barriers to affordable housing. • Significant characteristics of the jurisdiction's economy. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 71 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-10 NUMBER OF HOUSING UNITS — 91.210(A)&(B)(2) Introduction The United States needs more housing and more varied types of housing to meet households' needs throughout the country. Some economists estimate that one consequence of the 2008 foreclosure crisis was the slow rebound in home construction while household growth continued, resulting in underproduction of housing by more than 3 million units. Although home production has recently been on the rise, building permits, one indicator of new housing supply, remain below historical averages and far below the level needed to eliminate the deficit in housing. The consequences of inadequate supply are higher housing costs for both renting and buying a home. More than 37 million renter and owner households spent more than 30 percent of their income for housing in 2019. In the years prior to the pandemic, low-interest rates for mortgage loans and increasing incomes, not lower home values, had reduced owner cost burden. For renters, increasing incomes were matched by rising rents, maintaining cost burdens despite a strong economy. "Opportunities to Increase Housing Production and Preservation" HUD PD&R, September 7, 2021 The data tables are populated from the 2013-2017 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. • Residential properties primarily comprise traditional 1-unit structures (87%) and apartment complexes of 2-19 or more units (10%). • Mobile homes, boats, RV,vans comprise 3%of the residential property units. • Most owner-occupied (99%) and rental units (89%) have two or more bedrooms. All residential properties by number of units Property Type Number % 1-unit detached structure 29,525 86% 1-unit, attached structure 505 1% 2-4 units 1,730 5% 5-19 units 550 2% 20 or more units 940 3% Mobile Home, boat, RV,van, etc 890 3% Total 34,140 100% TABLE 27- RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES BY UNIT NUMBER Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 72 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Unit Size by Tenure Owners Renters Number % Number % No bedroom 85 0% 230 3% 1 bedroom 240 1% 630 8% 2 bedrooms 1,475 6% 2,395 30% 3 or more bedrooms 23,495 93% 4,650 59% Total 25,295 100% 7,905 100% TABLE 28- UNIT SIZE BY TENURE Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Sales Market Conditions- Boise HMA Sales housing market conditions in the Boise MSA are currently very tight, with an estimated sales vacancy rate of 1.0%, down from 3.4% in 2010.A limited supply of for-sale inventory, in combination with strong demand for housing because of elevated population growth and low mortgage rates,contributed to the decline in the vacancy rate. The inventory of homes for sale has been less than 6 months (typically indicative of a balanced market) since the beginning of 2015 and less than 3 months since the beginning of 2018 (Redfin, a national real estate brokerage). This trend was exacerbated by supply chain disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting new home construction, and in October 2021, a 1.4-month supply of homes were available for sale, compared with 1.1 months of inventory a year ago. The percentage of home loans in the Boise metropolitan area that were seriously delinquent (90 or more days delinquent or in foreclosure) or transitioned into real estate owned (REO) status fell to 0.8% in October 2021 from 1.7 percent in October 2020. During the 12 months ending October 2021— • Existing home sales totaled 22,800, down 3%from a year ago and following a 5% increase during the previous 12-month period (CoreLogic, Inc., with adjustments by the analyst). By comparison, existing home sales increased at an average annual rate of 9%from 2015 through 2018 and slowed to growth of less than 1% in 2019. • The average sales price of an existing home increased 26%,to $460,400, compared with a 15% increase a year ago. By comparison, average annual price growth was 13%during 2018 and 2019, an acceleration compared with an average increase of 7% annually from 2015 through 2017. • Approximately 5,925 new homes sold, down nearly 12%year over year and preceded by a 22% increase during the 12 months ending October 2020. For context, new home sales increased at an average annual rate of 17%from 2015 through 2019. • New home sales prices increased an average of 20 percent, to $463,500—the swiftest annual price growth since 2011, indicating that demand remains strong despite declining new home sales during the period. By comparison, the average sales price of a new home increased at an average annual rate of 7%from 2015 through 2019. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 73 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) New home construction (single-family homes permitted) is occurring across the metropolitan area, with a high concentration in the cities of Boise and Meridian in Ada County and Nampa in Canyon County. Since 2015, approximately 25%of all new home construction in the metropolitan area has been in Meridian,followed by 13% in Nampa and 11 percent in Boise. From 2010 through 2014, the respective shares were 27%, 8%, and 17%. • During the 12 months ending October 2021, approximately 8,475 single-family homes were permitted, up 8%from the 7,850 homes permitted during the same 12-month period a year ago (preliminary data). For context, new home construction increased at an average annual rate of 17 percent from 2015 through 2019. • Current new home construction is significantly higher than the average of 2,625 homes permitted annually from 2007 through 2014, a period that spans the slowdown in activity leading up to and during the Great Recession and the subsequent recovery. Conversely,the 8,150 homes permitted in 2020 marks the highest level of new home construction since 2000 except in 2005, when permitting peaked at 10,950. • In Meridian,four subdivisions had 20 or more home sales each,with median sales prices ranging from $420,000 to$543,900. Housing Market Profile, Boise City, Idaho, HUD PD&R, November 1, 2021 Apartment Market Conditions- Boise HMA Apartment market conditions in the Boise metropolitan area are currently balanced compared with slightly tight conditions a year ago. Approximately 46 percent of renter households in the metropolitan area live in single-family homes compared with 52 percent in 2015 (2015 and 2019 ACS 1-year data). Part of the decline in renter-occupied single-family homes is due to a surge in apartment construction beginning in 2014; from 2014 through 2019, approximately 10,950 apartments were completed, compared with only 2,400 completions from 2008 through 2013, due to the local effects of the national housing market collapse. • Units built in the 1990s represented 31 percent of the apartment inventory in the metropolitan area and had the lowest vacancy rate, at 3.3 percent.The highest vacancy rate, 17.0 percent, was for units built since 2019, which account for 13 percent of all apartment inventory. • The wave of new inventory—which included 780 units completed during the third quarter of 2021 and tend to command higher-than-average rents—contributed to a 13-percent increase in the average rent, to$1,174. From 2015 through 2020, third quarter apartment rents increased at an average annual rate of 5 percent. • Rents averaged $1,014, $1,061, $1,232, and $1,260 for studios and one-, two-, and three- bedroom units, respectively. These rents are 33, 39, 41, and 38 percent less than the average for the Western Region (all states west of the Rocky Mountains), respectively. • The vacancy rate for student housing was 0.1 percent compared with 0.6 percent a year ago and a high of 4.2 percent in 2016.An estimated 22,650 full- and part-time BSU students live off- campus, providing a steady source of rental demand in the metropolitan area Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 74 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Part of the increase in the apartment vacancy rate during the past year is due to the record level of multifamily home permitting in 2019, most of which entered the market within the past 12 months.A more-than-50-percent drop in multifamily permitting in 2020, largely due to a steep decline during the early months of the pandemic, was followed by another surge in 2021;year-to-date, apartment construction, as measured by the number of multifamily units permitted, is higher than any annual level in the past 2 decades. Apartment construction averaged 975 units annually during the buildup to the housing market crash from 2001 through 2007 and subsequently fell to an average of 400 units annually from 2008 through 2013. Improved economic conditions and increased net in-migration caused builders to increase apartment construction, which averaged 1,575 units, annually,from 2014 through 2018. • One of the most recent—and largest—developments to open in Meridian was the 235-unit The Flats at Ten Mile, with rents ranging from $1,495 for a one-bedroom unit to$2,326 for a three- bedroom unit.The property is nearly 80-percent occupied and began leasing in June 2021. • From 2015 to the current date, the plurality of apartment construction in the metropolitan area, 33 percent,was in Meridian, with 30 and 20 percent in Boise and Nampa, respectively. By comparison,from 2010 through 2014, Boise and Meridian each accounted for one-third of all apartment construction, and 17 percent was in Nampa. Housing Market Profile, Boise City, Idaho, HUD PD&R, November 1, 2021 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 75 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) HOUSING MARKET CONDITIONS Vaeanoy Ralas Annual Building Activity-Single Family 10% 6k 8% 7.9% 6% 4k 4% 3.11G 3.2% 3.7% E I 0 x 2W 1.S% 1.7% L2% 2k 0.71, 0% 2010 2017 2018 2019 Decennial ACS ACS ACS 0 ti~ �'L ti"} .fin �S ti6 tih �0 1�' ,fo 1•� Sales • Rental do do do do do do Mo do ,yo ,yo do Data Source 201 o Census,2or7.201 a and 2019 American Community Surveys(1-Year) Data Source'U S.Census Bureau,Building Permits Survey Note_2019 ACS 1-Year data may not be available for some metro areas due to being dropped Note_Data fir 2021 is preliminary,through December 2021 from me September 2018 OMB metro area definitions Housing Inventory by Tenure Annual Building Activity-Mufti Family 2010 2017 2018 2019 3k Decennial ACS ACS ACS Total Housing Units 159,471 1110,734 186,486 192,646 Occupied 148,445 171,009 178,712 1134,160 2k Owners 101,639 117,660 124,135 131,261 i Owners 68.5 68.8 69.5 71.3 Renters 46,806 53,349 54,577 52,899 lk °e Renters 31.5 31.2 30.5 287 Total Vacant 11,026 9,725 7,774 8,486 Available for Sale 3,284 1,812 893 1,563 0 Available for Rent 4,038 1,783 959 2,043 titi titi ti� ti°' by ti6 �ry ti� 49 do ti~ do do do do do do ,yo ,yo ,yo do ,�o Other Vacant 3,704 6,130 5,922 4,880 Data Source'201 o Census,2017,201 s and 2019 American Community Surveys(1-Year) Data Source'US Census Bureau.Building Permits Survey Note_2019 ACS 1-Year data may not be available for some metro areas due to being dropped Note:Data for 2021 is preliminary,through December 2021 from me September 201 a OMB metro area detlmhons Ada County- Housing Conditions Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 76 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Table 5. Home Sales Quick Facts in the Boise HMA 7ng Rate 1.0% NA of Irrventory 0.3 1.5 me Sales 26,450 5,704,000 • Change 6% -3% me Sales Price $384,400 $408,400 Change B% 1% Home Sales Price $371,300 $337,900 Change 15% 10% ge Delinquency Rate 1.7% 4.2% NA=data not available. Notes:The vacancy rate is as of the current date;home sales and prices are for the 12 months ending November 2020;and months of inventory and mortgage delinquency data are as of November 2020.The current date is December 1,2020. Sources:Months of inventoryRedfin,a national real estate brokerage;home sales and pricesZonda;delinquency dataCoreLogic,Inc.; H MA vacancy rate—estimates by the analyst House Sales- Boise HMA Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) Idaho Housing and Finance Association is a unique financial institution and administrator of affordable housing resources. IHFA functions as an agent for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and performs a variety of tasks associated with financing, developing or managing affordable housing. IHFA Statewide Priorities • Increase the supply of affordable rental housing in urban and rural communities; • Reduce homelessness for Idaho's youth, veterans and chronically homeless; • Prevent homelessness through emergency housing assistance; • Expand homeownership by providing reasonable educational and financial support; • Financially and organizationally support community and local government investment in housing opportunities that are affordable; and, • Preserve older, existing housing stock to maintain affordability. Idaho Housing offers home loan options, including conventional loans, Rural Housing development, FHA and VA loans. Homebuyer Tax Credit(MCC) A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) issued by Idaho Housing and Finance Association allows a homebuyer to claim a federal tax credit for 35%of the mortgage interest paid per year, up to$2,000 each year.The MCC is an actual tax credit,to use toward any federal taxes the borrower may owe, and it can be rolled over for up to 3 years. A homebuyer may be eligible to receive the tax credit for as long as he or she occupies the home. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 77 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Idaho Housing offers down payment and closing cost assistance to homebuyers with good credit. If a borrower qualifies, these products can significantly reduce the amount of cash they'll need upfront to purchase a home. Second Mortgage • Can be used for down payment and closing cost assistance. • Available for 2.5% or 3.5%when using the First Loan. • Fixed-rate of 5%over 10 years with low monthly payments. • Income limits up to $110,000 for some products. • Credit score of 680 required or 640 when using the First Loan. • Finally Home!° Homebuyer Education is required. Only one certificate is required per loan. • Borrower must contribute at least 0.5%of the sales price of his OWN funds to the transaction. Forgivable Loan • No first time homebuyer requirement. • Available for up to 3.5%of the sales price. Tiered forgiveness over seven years. • A lien will be placed on the property. • Can be used for purchase or refinances. • Finally Home! Homebuyer Education is required. Only one certificate is required per loan. • Borrower must contribute at least 0.5%of the sales price of their own funds to the transaction. Refinancing Idaho Housing offers cashout, rate/term, and streamline refinancing. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 78 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Table 8: New Residential Units by Type by Area of Impact,Ada County,2010-20213 Single-Family Residential Units Areaoflmpact 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Boise 443 433 640 644 616 942 470 864 774 743 606 742 Eagle 106 138 226 290 398 460 489 663 666 431 520 439 Garden City 9 8 26 37 30 29 28 31 34 6 0 2 Kuna 43 25 79 89 92 137 314 385 547 673 772 6d9 Meridian 503 468 756 826 767 1,051 11389 1,494 1,845 2,116 1,905 1,528 Star 38 53 144 231 200 209 209 336 272 315 502 686 Outside Area of Impart 70 76 51 99 92 195 456 129 169 323 347 272 Ada CountyTotal 1,212 1,201 1,922 2,216 2,195 2,923 3,355 3,902 4,3071 4,6071 4,652 4,348 Multi-Family Residential Units Area of Impact 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2019 2019 2020 2021 Boise 34 232 293 217 1,364 717 930 594 587 1,122 627 1,478 Ea le 0 0 1 17 96 16 4 68 32 460 0 47 Garden City 0 2 0 0 2 0 143 32 68 25 0 583 Kuna 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 104 96 56 12 64 Meridian 0 56 272 472 604 414 260 823 1,305 803 634 1,004 Star 0 0 0 2 0 0 37 0 0 0 0 148 Outside Area of Impact 01 0 0 D 0 0 0 0 0 2 39 Ada Co my Total 34 9 566 708 2,06fi 1,147 1,396 1,621 2,088 2,4681 1,3121 3,32 Manufactured/Mobile Residential Units Areaoflmpact 2010 20111 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Boise -1 18 -1 16 26 19 38 44 28 69 24 1 Ea le 2 1 0 3 82 0 3 1 -6 -8 -3 -1 Garden City -3 -9 -1 4 2 -5 -6 -18 -2 -5 0 -12 Kuna 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 3 0 2 1 Meridian 4 4 0 5 7 2 2 7 9 14 4 12 Star 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Outside Area of Impact 1 1 0 -1 0 0 6 0 2 1 -14 1 Ada County Total 3 15 -2 20 119 17 43 39 34 71 13 15 New Residential Units Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 79 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Single-Family Dwellling Multi-Family Dwelling _ • MobilefManufactured Home • Non-Residential • �l. Demographic Areas i sit164 Major Roads City Limits *, I , • • O ` •0 0 f a • • - • • • i • • • ti • w • J ■ N 0 2.5 5 10 Miles Figure 4: New Building Permits by Demographic Area, Ada County, 2021 New Building Permits Describe the number and targeting (income level/type of family served) of units assisted with federal, state, and local programs. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 80 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) HUD Programs Assistance provided under HUD programs falls into three categories: public housing, tenant-based, and multifamily assisted or privately owned, project-based housing. Public housing is a form of project-based subsidy because households may receive assistance only if they agree to live at a particular public housing project. In public housing, local housing agencies receive allocations of HUD funding to build, operate, or improve housing. The local agencies own the housing. Currently, tenant-based assistance is the most prevalent form of housing assistance provided.Tenant- based programs allow participants to find and lease housing in the private market. Local public housing agencies (PHAs) and some state agencies serving as PHAs enter into contracts with HUD to administer the programs.The PHAs then enter into contracts with private landlords. The third major type of HUD rental assistance is a collection of programs generally referred to as multi- family assisted or privately-owned, project-based housing. The subsidy arrangement is termed project- based because the assisted household may not take the subsidy and move to another location. Provide an assessment of units expected to be lost from the affordable housing inventory for any reason, such as expiration of Section 8 contracts. There is no anticipated loss of affordable housing units or expirations of Section 8 vouchers. Does the availability of housing units meet the needs of the population? The demand for housing continues to be one of the greatest challenges faced by residents in the Treasure Valley. However, the City of Meridian is making strides to increase the housing supply. Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) has an annual report that outlines the housing market for the Treasure Valley. Their "2021 Development Monitoring Report" shows the progress made by Meridian. New Residential Units (single-family, multi-family, and manufactured/mobile) • In 2021, there were 10,833 new residential units in Ada and Canyon County. Meridian had 2,544 new residential permits accounting for 24%of all residential permits in the Treasure Valley. • Meridian had a total of 506 residential permits in 2010. Permits in 2021 increased five-fold from 2010. • Meridian continues to exceed residential building permits in Boise. In 2021, Meridian had 583 more residential building permits than Boise. Single-Family Residential • Meridian had 1,530 new single-family residential units in 2021. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 81 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • There were 501 single-family residential new units in 2010. New units have been steadily increasing over the last decade with a peak of 2,112 units in 2019. • Meridian had three times the number of new single-family residential units of Boise in 2021. Boise had 513 units and Meridian 1,530 Multi-Family Residential Perhaps, the greatest progress in Meridian has been made in substantially increasing the number of multi-family housing units. Meridian, like the rest of the Treasure Valley cities, had almost no multi-family development for many years. In 2010, Meridian had no new multi-family residential units. • Meridian had 1,004 new multi-family residential units in 2021. • Since 2021, Meridian has added 6,556 multi-family residential units. 2021 Development Monitoring Report, COMPASS, March 2022 Describe the need for specific types of housing: Meridian needs affordable housing units that ensures that low-to moderate-income residents are spending no more than 30%of their monthly income on housing expenses. While there is a monumental amount of new housing units in the community, it does not meet the financial needs of the community's residents that are most vulnerable to housing instability. It is critical to understand how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) evaluates income within a community. HUD sets income limits that determine eligibility for assisted housing programs including the Public Housing, Section 8 project-based, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Section 202 housing for the elderly, and Section 811 housing for persons with disabilities programs. HUD develops income limits based on Median Family Income estimates and Fair Market Rent area definitions for each metropolitan area, parts of some metropolitan areas, and each non-metropolitan county. Meridian falls within the Boise City, ID HUD Metro FMR Area. In 2021, a family in Meridian is considered low-to moderate-income if they make; • $47,150 as a single person household • $53,900 as a two person household • $60,650 as a three person household • $67,350 as a four person household • $72,750 as a five person household • $78,150 as a six person household Most residents in Meridian either have a close family member or they themselves had an annual income that qualified as low-to moderate-income. Residents who fall within these income categories may have unique difficulties. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 82 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-15 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS: COST OF HOUSING - 91.210(A) Introduction Housing Affordability in Meridian The rapid increase in the cost of housing for both renters and homeowners places low- and moderate- income residents in a position of having a housing cost burden. Housing is Out of Reach There is a significant gap between renters' wages and the cost of rental housing across the United States. A full-time worker needs to earn an hourly wage of$15.40 in the Boise HMFA on average to afford a modest, two-bedroom rental home.The Housing Wage for a two-bedroom home is$19.27. That is$12.02 higher than the federal minimum wage of$7.25 and $4.35 higher than the Boise HMFA hourly wage of $14.92 earned by renters. Renters with the lowest incomes face the greatest challenge in finding affordable housing.The average minimum wage worker in Boise HMFA must work nearly 106 hours per week to afford a two-bedroom rental home or 85 hours per week to afford a one-bedroom rental home at the average fair market rent. The annual income needed to afford a two-bedroom in Boise HMFA is$40,080. The two-bedroom housing wage is$17.36. Many occupations do not earn enough annually to afford housing. • Waiters and waitresses- $9.52 median hourly wage • Fast food and counter workers -$9.60 median hourly wage • Cooks, fast food -$9.98 median hourly wage • Cashiers-$11.74 median hourly wage • Home health and personal care aids -$11.95 median hourly wage • Teaching assistants, except post-secondary-$12.00 median hourly wage • Retail salespersons -$13.25 median hourly wage One-bedroom Housing Wage-$13.77 • Nursing assistants -$14.28 median hourly wage • Customer services representatives - $16.68 median hourly wage • Construction laborers-$16.96 median hourly wage Two-bedroom Housing Wage-$17.36 • Maintenance and repair workers -$18.50 median hourly wage • Carpenters -$19.08 median hourly wage • Elementary school teachers-$24.52 median hourly wage Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 83 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Secondary school teachers- $24.91 median hourly wage • Registered nurses-$35.15 median hourly wage "Out of Reach 2021"National Low Income Housing Coalition Cost of Housing Base Year: 2009 Most Recent Year: 2017 %Change Median Home Value 211,400 221,300 5% Median Contract Rent 831 878 6% TABLE 29-COST OF HOUSING Data Source: 2000 Census(Base Year),2013-2017 ACS(Most Recent Year) Rent Paid Number % Less than $500 875 11.1% $500-999 4,250 53.8% $1,000-1,499 2,050 25.9% $1,500-1,999 605 7.7% $2,000 or more 110 1.4% Total 7,890 99.8010 TABLE 30 - RENT PAID Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Housing Affordability % Units affordable to Households Renter Owner earning 30% HAMFI 270 No Data 50% HAMFI 820 630 80% HAMFI 3,900 4,110 100% HAMFI No Data 7,095 Total 4,990 11,835 TABLE 31- HOUSING AFFORDABILITY Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 84 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Monthly Rent Monthly Rent($) Efficiency(no 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom bedroom) Fair Market Rent 683 801 1,002 1,420 1,647 High HOME Rent 683 801 1,002 1,239 1,363 Low HOME Rent 660 706 847 979 1,092 TABLE 32— MONTHLY RENT Data Source Comments: In Idaho,the Fair Market Rent(FMR)for a two-bedroom apartment is $17e36 $903. In order to afford this level of rent and utilities—without paying more than 30%of income on housing—a household must earn$3,010 monthly or PER HOUR $36,116 annually.Assuming a 40-hour work week,52 weeks per year,this STATE HOUSING level of income translates into an hourly Housing Wage of: WAGE FACTS ABOUT IDAHO: STATE FACTS 96 76 Work Hours Per Week At Work Hours Per Week At Minimum Wage $7.23 Minimum Wage To Afford a 2-Bedroom Minimum Wage To Afford a 1-Bedroom Rental Home(at FMR) Rental Home(at FMR) Average Renter Wage $13.62 2-Bedroom Housing Wage $17.36 2.4 1.9 Number of Renter Households 189,292 Numberof Full-Time Jobs At Numberof Full-Time Jobs At Minimum Wage To Afford a Minimum Wage To Afford a Percent Renters 30% 2-13edroom Rental Home(at FMR) 1.13edroom Rental Home(at FMR) HOUSING Two bedroom FMRP$2$54P $903 MOST EXPENSIVE AREAS WAGE One bedroom FMR6 Blaine County $20.48 Rent affordable at area $1721 median income(AM1) Boise City HMFA $19.27 Rent affordable with fulAmea job paying mean renter wage Coeur d'Alene MSA $18.19 Rentannrdableat30%.fAM1S516 Teton County $18.13 RentaffordaMewimfull-time377 job paying minimum wage Gem County $17.29 Rentatfnrdablemsslre<i t pien MSA-Metropolitan Sdtiatiml Area:HMFA—HUD Metro FMRA— $0 $500 $1000 $1500 $200D *Ranked from Higheatto Lowest 2_eedroom H W sing Wage Includes Disldd o(Cnlumhia and Poerto Rlco. n n,n....- .In I NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION ID-74 Idaho Out of Reach 1 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 85 OMB Control No:2S06-0117(exp.09/30/2021) IDAHO FY21 HOUSING HOUSING COSTS AREAMEDIAN RENTERS WAGE INCOME(AMI) Estimated Full-time Annual Full4ime hourly Monthly jobs at mean income jobs at Montlyy m mean r t renterwage Hourly—a neede to minimum Monthly rent affordable Renter %ofmtal renter affordable neededm nec2ssary1.afford 2BR afford'2 wage to afford Annual affordable 30% at 30% households households wage at mean afford BR'FMR' FMR BMRFMR 2BRrMR' AMW at AM is ofAMI ofAMI (2015-2019)[20152o19i 12021) renter wage 2BRrMA Idaho $17.36) $903 $36,116 2A $68,952 S1,721 $20,656 $516 I 189,292 30% $13.62 $708 1.3 Comhired!Nonmmm Areas $15.36 S799 $31,953 2.1 $61,523 $1,539 $18,457 $461 51 30% $11.77 $612 1.3 Metropolitan Areas Mi.City HM FA $19.27 $1,002 $40,080 27 $75,300 $1,883 $22,590 $565 77,219 30% $14.92 $776 1.3 Butte County HMFA S15.17 $789 $31,560 21 554,500 51,363 $16,350 $409 171 18% S40.29 12,095 0.4 Coeur d'Alene MSA $18.19 $946 $37,840 2.5 $65,500 $1,636 $19,650 $491 18,443 30% $13.41 $697 1.4 Gem County HMFA $17.29( $899 $35,960 24 $52,900 $1,323 $15,870 $397 1,684 25% $8.84 $460 2.0 Idaho Falls HMFA S15.67 $815 $32,600 2.2 S72,200 51,805 $21,660 $542 13,778 28% $11.72 1609 1.3 Jerome County HMFA $16.54 $860 $34,400 2.3 $58,500 $1,463 $17,550 $439 2,314 35% $13.33 $693 1.2 Lewiston Ml $17.02( 1885 $35,400 2.3 $72,100 S1,803 $21,630 $541 I 4,453 27% $11.31 $588 1.5 Logan MSA Stud $782 $31,280 21 $69,900 $1,745 $20,940 $524 823 19% $8.70 $453 1.7 Pocatello M5A $15.04 $782 $31,280 2.1 $65,200 $1,630 $19,560 $489 10,113 32% $10.00 $520 1.5 Twin Falls County HMFA $16.42 $854 $34,160 2.3 $65,400 S1,635 $19,620 $491 9,699 31% $11.63 $605 1.4 Counties Ada County $19.27 $1,002 $40,080 2.7 1 $75,300 11,883 $22,590 $565 53,208 31% $15.67 1815 1.2 Adams County $14.12 $734 $29,360 1.9 1 $59,600 $1,490 $17,880 $447 346 20% $13.64 $709 1.0 Bannock County $15.041 $782 $31,280 2.1 I $65,200 $1.630 $19,560 $489 I 14113 32% $10.00 $520 1.5 Bearlake County $14.12 $734 S29,360 1.9 $67,500 $1,688 $20,250 $506 1 568 23% $5.83 $303 2.4 Benewah County $15.92 S828 $33,120 2.2 $57,000 $1,425 $17,100 $428 1 913 27% $12.83 $670 1.2 Bingham County $14.46 $752 $3l 2.0 $65,400 $1,635 $19,620 $491 1 3,479 23% $10.73 $558 1.3 Blaine County $20.48 $1,065 $42,600 2.8 $75,000 $1.875 $22,500 $563 1 2,394 30% $14.70 $765 1.4 Boise County $19.27( $1,1)1 $40,080 2.7 $75,300 $1,883 $22,590 $565 1 550 17% $6.87 $357 2.8 1:BR=IBM- 2 FMR=fsal Year 2021 Fair Market Rent. 3:This almlavon uses thehigher of themunty,state,or faderal minimum wage,where appliahle. g:AMI=Fiscal Year 2021 Area Median Income 5:AHordahle rents represent the generally accepted sandard of spending not moathan 10%ofq-inrome on gross housing rosts. OUT OF REACH 2O211 NATIONAL LOW INCOME HOUSING COALITION Ill Idaho Out of Reach 2 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 86 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Purchase Quarter Valuation Quarter X 1 • Quarter 1 2021QuarterPurchase Value Estimated Value for VSA • 1 ' . 01 111 $167,000 —Idaho —Boise City, ID $180,000 $170,000 202,104 $160,000 $150,000 $140,000 $130,000 $120,000 $110,000 $100,000 2019,01 0 N a o N M r N N L7 4 O N O 4 O ry a d FHFA House Price Index-Boise MSA Is there sufficient housing for households at all income levels? Data for monthly rent for fair market, high HOME, and low HOME rent is from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development from 2021. The lack of affordable housing impacts low- and moderate- income residents the greatest. The steadily increasing rent costs compound the financial struggles that these families are at risk of experiencing. Additionally, the growing need for new rental housing units and aged housing unit stock results in many renters living in substandard housing conditions. Affordable, but not Available Homes that are affordable to extremely low-income renters are not necessarily available to them. In the private market, households can occupy homes that cost less than 30%of their incomes, and many do. When higher-income households occupy rental homes also affordable to lower-income households, they render those homes unavailable to the lower-income households. Extremely low-income renters must compete with all higher-income households for the limited number of rental homes affordable to them in Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 87 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) the private market. To truly measure the housing options extremely low-income renters have, we must account for the fact that higher-income renters occupy some of the most affordable units. Rental homes are both affordable and available for households of a specific income group if the homes are affordable to them and they are not occupied by higher-income households. Extremely Low-income Renters The vast majority of extremely low-income renters work in low-wage jobs or are unable to work. With wages insufficient to pay for modest rental housing even when individuals work full-time year-round, a brief furlough or loss of hours, as we have seen over the past year, can create debts that renters can never repay. Extremely low-income renters in the labor force, many already struggling to pay their rents before the pandemic, were significantly impacted by COVID-19. Industries most affected by COVID-19 shutdowns consisted of a disproportionate share of low-wage work. Extremely low-income renters were likely impacted by the closures of restaurants, hotels, and other places of low-wage employment. The Gap, A Shortage of Affordable Homes, National Low Income Housing Coalition, March 2021 How is affordability of housing likely to change considering changes to home values and/or rents? Rental Housing Stability As the economy improves, rental prices continue to increase. The trend over the past decade has been a higher rental increase than the increase in monthly wages. As this trend continues, it puts a more significant financial pressure on low- and moderate-income families who are spending an ever-increasing percentage of their income on housing costs. As higher-income renters and distressed homeowners seek cheaper alternatives to their current housing, competition for less expensive rental homes may actually increase. Meanwhile,few of the lowest-income renters have the option of leaving the rental market altogether. Consequently, rents for the least expensive homes may be less responsive to economic downturns, and in some cases, they could even increase because of greater demand. Even if rents at the bottom-end of the market fall during a downturn,they will not fall sufficiently to provide extremely low-income renters with an adequate supply of affordable housing. Owners have an incentive to abandon their rental properties or convert them to other uses when rental income is too low to cover basic operating costs and maintenance. They have little incentive to provide housing in the private market at rents that are affordable to extremely low- income renters. During periods of economic growth, the private market on its own still does not provide an adequate supply of rental housing affordable to low-income households.The rents that the lowest- income households can afford to pay typically do not cover the development costs and operating expenses of new housing. While new construction for higher-income renters encourages a chain of household moves that eventually benefits lower-income renters, new luxury units may not impact rents at the bottom of the market as much as they do rents at the top. The Gap, A Shortage of Affordable Homes, National Low Income Housing Coalition, March 2021 Homeowner Housing Stability Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 88 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The FHFA House Price Index(FHFA HPI®) is a broad measure of the movement of single-family house prices.The FHFA HPI is a weighted, repeat-sales index, meaning that it measures average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings on the same properties. This information is obtained by reviewing repeat mortgage transactions on single-family properties whose mortgages have been purchased or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac since January 1975. The FHFA HPI serves as a timely, accurate indicator of house price trends at various geographic levels. Because of the breadth of the sample, it provides more information than is available in other house price indexes. It also provides housing economists with an improved analytical tool that is useful for estimating changes in the rates of mortgage defaults, prepayments, and housing affordability in specific geographic areas. The FHFA HPI Calculator is available on the FHFA website and provides data on the increase of house prices in Boise VISA measured quarterly. A quick calculation for a home purchased in 2019 Quarter 1 for $100,000 and sold in 2021 Quarter 4 would have an appreciation of 67%and have an estimated value of $167,000. Continued housing cost increases will result in households that cannot convert their existing home into a larger home to accommodate a growing family, reduce the ability of renters to transition to homeownership, and cause the existing residents to be unable to purchase homes inside the City. How do HOME rents/Fair Market Rent compare to Area Median Rent? How might this impact your strategy to produce or preserve affordable housing? Fair Market Rent Since 1974 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has helped low-income households obtain better rental housing and reduce the share of their income that goes toward rent through a program that relies on the private rental market. A key parameter in operating the certificate and voucher programs is the Fair Market Rent (FMR). FMRs play different roles in the certificate and voucher programs. In both programs, FMRs set limits. In the certificate program, FMRs set limits on what units can be rented; in the voucher program, FMRs set limits on the subsidy provided to the household. Certificate program households cannot rent units with gross rents exceeding the FMR; the recipients receive a subsidy equal to the difference between the gross rent and 30 percent of their incomes. Voucher program households receive a subsidy equal to the difference between the FMR and 30 percent of their monthly incomes. Participants in the voucher program can choose units to live in with gross rents higher than the FMR, but they must pay the full cost of the difference between the gross rent and the FMR, plus 30 percent of their income. FMRs function primarily to control costs. Research has shown that program recipients act rationally and choose units with gross rents close to the FMRs, that is, the best units available under program rules. While budget realities and sensitivities to public acceptance exert pressures to set FMRs at low levels, other concerns create countervailing incentives to raise FMRs. For the Section 8 program to work properly,certificate and voucher holders must have an adequate supply of decent,safe,and sanitary rental units to choose from. Higher quality units command higher rents, so Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 89 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) FMRs must be sufficiently high to provide acceptable choices for participants. In addition, the certificate and voucher programs were designed to allow assisted households to choose among different neighborhoods.The FMRs must also be high enough to provide acceptable choices among neighborhoods. Discussion Quality Affordable Homes Critical to Good Health When rents are high,families prioritize rent and utilities over food and health care, even when serious health conditions are part of the picture. Ensuring enough affordable homes are available can lead to healthier families and communities. In homes made affordable through rental vouchers, children are less likely to be hungry, less likely to be seriously underweight, and more likely to be in good health when compared to their peers in unaffordable homes. In communities with enough affordable homes, primary care visits go up by 20 percent, emergency room visits go down by 18 percent, and accumulated medical expenses go down by 12 percent. Idaho rents have grown three times faster than renters' household incomes, making it hard for many families to keep up.The shift to more expensive homes has caused median rent in Idaho to increase more than 30 percent since 1990 while Idaho median renter household income has increased by only 11 percent.Today, only one out of the top five Idaho occupations has a median wage that is above what is needed to afford rent in a typical 2 bedroom home in the state. None of the most common occupations have entry wages sufficient. Today, Idaho has far fewer homes available to meet the needs of all renters. Overall, rents have been rising steadily in Idaho, even when accounting for inflation, leaving fewer affordable homes. While Idaho gained nearly 56,000 low or modest-income households since 1990, the state added less than 7,000 affordable rental homes. Housing Affordability in Idaho, November 2018 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 90 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-20 HOUSING MARKET ANALYSIS: CONDITION OF HOUSING — 91.210(A) Introduction Housing is a major element of people's material living standards. It is essential to meet basic needs, such as for shelter from weather conditions and to offer a sense of personal security, privacy, and personal space. Good housing conditions are also essential for people's health and affect childhood development. Housing is the key to reducing intergenerational poverty and increasing economic mobility. Research shows that increasing access to affordable housing is the most cost-effective strategy for reducing childhood poverty and increasing economic mobility in the United States. Stanford economist Raj Chetty found that children who moved to lower-poverty neighborhoods saw their earnings as adults increase by approximately 31%, an increased likelihood of living in better neighborhoods as adults, and a lowered likelihood of becoming a single parent. Moreover, children living in stable, affordable homes are more likely to thrive in school and have greater opportunities to learn inside and outside the classroom. Increasing access to affordable housing bolsters economic growth. Research shows that the shortage of affordable housing costs the American economy about$2 trillion a year in lower wages and productivity. Without affordable housing, families have constrained opportunities to increase earnings, causing slower GDP growth. In fact, researchers estimate that the growth in GDP between 1964 and 2009 would have been 13.5% higher if families had better access to affordable housing. This would have led to a $1.7 trillion increase in income or$8,775 in additional wages per worker. Moreover, each dollar invested in affordable housing boosts local economies by leveraging public and private resources to generate income—including resident earnings and additional local tax revenue—and supports job creation and retention. "The Problem,"National Low Income Housing Alliance Housing Rehabilitation When low-to moderate-income families have an home that is unaffordable, the maintenance and upkeep on that housing units often is delayed or not addressed because of financial constraints. Housing rehabilitation is critical to ensure that residents have a safe, healthy, and livable home environment. Dilapidated housing can have an immediate impact on a family's health. Lack of air conditioning in the hot summer months has been linked to a sharp increase in cardiovascular events. Mold, mildew, and other water leak issues often lead to asthma, headaches, and other serious conditions. Definitions For this Consolidated Plan, Meridian will use the HUD housing quality standards as defined below: 1. Standard Condition. A unit of housing is considered to be in standard condition if it is generally in good repair, with no substandard habitability elements (i.e., lacking complete plumbing or kitchen facilities) or Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 91 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) exterior elements. Such units may be eligible for housing rehabilitation funding if interior conditions are such that the HUD Section 8 Housing Quality Standards are not met, or a threat to the integrity or livability of the unit exists and should be addressed. Examples of ways in which the interiors of such homes might be rehabilitated include the replacement of heating systems, electrical system repairs or upgrades, plumbing system repairs or upgrades, energy efficiency improvements, and accessibility improvements. 2. Substandard Condition but Suitable for Rehabilitation.This category describes dwelling units that do not meet one or more of the HUD Section 8 quality standard conditions, likely due to deferred maintenance or work without permits, but that is both financially and structurally feasible for rehabilitation. Such units may be lacking complete plumbing and kitchen facilities and/or may have exterior elements in need of repair(e.g., a roof in need of replacement, siding in need of repair or replacement, missing or failing foundation). In order to be suitable for rehabilitation, the unit value generally exceeds the cost of repairs or upgrades that would be required to bring it to standard condition. This category of property does not include units that need correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work. 3. Substandard Condition and Not Suitable for Rehabilitation.This category describes dwelling units in such poor conditions as to be neither structurally nor financially feasible for rehabilitation. Such units will typically have an improvement value that is less than the cost of addressing the habitability and exterior elements that cause its classification as "substandard" or will be considered unfit to occupy for safety reasons by the city's building official. The table below displays the number of housing units, by tenure, based on the number of"conditions" the unit has. Selected conditions are similar to housing problems in the Needs Assessment: are (1) lacks complete plumbing facilities, (2) lacks complete kitchen facilities, (3) more than one person per room, and (4) cost burden greater than 30%. Condition of Units Condition of Units Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % With one selected Condition 5,275 21% 3,230 41% With two selected Conditions 135 1% 240 3% With three selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% With four selected Conditions 0 0% 0 0% No selected Conditions 19,890 79% 4,435 56% Total 25,300 101% 7,905 100% TABLE 33 - CONDITION OF UNITS Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Year Unit Built Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % 2000 or later 14,860 59% 3,495 44% Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 92 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Year Unit Built Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % 1980-1999 8,495 34% 3,335 42% 1950-1979 1,480 6% 1,000 13% Before 1950 465 2% 65 1% Total 25,300 1010/0 7,895 1000/0 TABLE 34-YEAR UNIT BUILT Data Source: 2013-2017 CHAS Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Risk of Lead-Based Paint Hazard Owner-Occupied Renter-Occupied Number % Number % Total Number of Units Built Before 1980 1,945 8% 1,065 13% Housing Units build before 1980 with children present 5,600 22% 4,425 56% TABLE 35 - RISK OF LEAD-BASED PAINT Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS(Total Units)2013-2017 CHAS(Units with Children present) Vacant Units Suitable for Not Suitable for Total Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Vacant Units 0 0 0 Abandoned Vacant Units 0 0 0 REO Properties 0 0 0 Abandoned REO Properties 0 0 0 TABLE 36 -VACANT UNITS Data Source: 2005-2009 CHAS Need for Owner and Rental Rehabilitation The Needs Assessment identified cost burden as the most common housing problem for Meridian low-and moderate-income residents. Over 8%of both owner-occupied homes and 13%of renter-occupied homes were built before 1980.This represents over 3,000 housing units within the City. As these homes continue to age, repair and maintenance costs also increase. Cost burden does not include the repair and maintenance cost of the home. Consequently, if families struggle financially, they will defer maintenance of their homes, causing a future need for standard and emergency residential rehabilitation. The City does not collect data on abandoned vacant units or abandoned real estate-owned (REO) properties. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 93 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Estimated Number of Housing Units Occupied by Low or Moderate Income Families with LBP Hazards Environmental lead is a toxic substance affecting the growth and development of up to one million U.S. preschool children today, with effects ranging from learning disabilities to death. High lead levels can cause many health problems by damaging the brain, nervous system, and kidneys. Lead poisoning can cause decreased intelligence, behavioral and speech problems, anemia, decreased muscle and bone growth, poor muscle coordination, and hearing damage. Lead exposures remain prevalent despite considerable knowledge and increased screening and intervention efforts. Increased lead exposure and increased body burden of lead remain a significant problem for children in the United States. Lead is an environmental toxicant that may cause adverse health effects to the nervous, hematopoietic, endocrine, renal, and reproductive systems. Lead exposure in young children is particularly hazardous because children absorb lead more readily than adults. Many children exposed to lead do not exhibit any signs of the disease. The child's signs or symptoms could be mistaken for other illnesses, and the child goes undiagnosed.The developing nervous system of children is particularly more susceptible to the effects of lead. The underdeveloped blood-brain barrier in young children increases the risk of lead entering the developing nervous system resulting in neurobehavioral disorders. Blood lead levels (BLLs) at any detectable level have been shown to cause behavioral and developmental disorders; therefore, no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. It is increasingly important for continued childhood lead poisoning prevention education and awareness. Lead-contaminated water, soil, and paint have been recognized as potential sources of children's lead exposure. Dust from deteriorating lead-based paint is considered the largest contributor to the lead problem. Until the 1950s, many homes were covered inside and out with leaded paints. Lead began to fall from favor in the 1950s but was still commonly used until it was banned in homes after 1977. Because of the long-term use of lead-based paints, many homes in the United States contain surfaces with paint, which is now peeling, chalking, flaking, or wearing away. The dust or paint chips contain high levels of lead that easily find ways into the mouths of young children. A particular problem has emerged due to many homes with lead-based paints, which are now undergoing renovations. Often the dust created by this work has high lead levels, which are readily absorbed by the children's developing bodies. Meridian has a small amount of housing built before 1980 that has the potential to be hazardous to children. Meridian's housing growth happened almost entirely after 1980. The City utilizes HUD CDBG funding for homeowner rehabilitation projects. All projects follow the Lead-Based Paint Rule including disclosure, testing, and clearance. Meridian has around 3,000 housing units that were constructed prior to 1980. These housing units may have lead-based paint hazards that are harmful to the children living in them. Discussion Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 94 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The City does not currently have a complete inventory of vacant dwellings. The HUD prepopulated fields for"vacant units" and "REO Properties" are blank because data is not available for the jurisdiction. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 95 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-25 PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING — 91.210(B) Introduction Boise/Ada County Housing Authority(BCACHA) owns, manages, and maintains 250 public housing units for low-income households. BCACHA does not manage or administer any housing units within the City of Meridian. Information on BCACHA in this section helps to illuminate the choices that are available to Section 8 vouchers holders who may want to use BCACHA housing units and some programs. However, this would require the participant to move outside of Meridian. • 160 units are for elderly/disabled (Low Rent Public Housing) • 80 units are HUD-assisted elderly/disabled (section 8 New Construction Program) • 10 units for families on scattered Sites (Low Rent Public Housing) • 187 market rate housing units • 4 units for Permanent Supportive Housing • 441 total owned units, all managed by BCACHA. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serves approximately 2,230 low- income households throughout Ada County (156 Meridian households).This program allows clients to choose affordable rental units that meet program requirements within Ada County. Once an affordable rental unit has been identified the household may pay a portion of the rent, based on income. BCACHA provides the Section 8 rental subsidy portion to the landlord. Actions to address the needs of public housing include: • Opportunities for residents and community members to become involved with the development of policies, programs, and services regarding public housing. • Implement activities that recognize residents and community members as a positive resource for effective and responsible public housing. • Coordinator and catalyst in developing opportunities for public housing residents—aimed at increasing economic and human potential. • Public housing residents assist in designing ACHA strategies, participate in on-site resident council/groups and activity committees, and increase communication of resources for residents. • BCACHA employs two full time Service Coordinators to assist residents in connecting with community services and programs to assist them in maintaining independent housing. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 96 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) BCACHA launched a Landlord Incentive Program aimed at increasing affordable housing options for voucher holders.The program resulted in housing an additional 56 households within 6 months. Staff also conducted outreach to local landlords to develop and enhance relationships in order to increase the number of participating landlords. The BCACHA entered into a sub-recipient agreement with Ada County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic,to administer$12.7 million of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)to help Ada County residents pay rent and utility costs in order to maintain housing stability. As of January 31, 2022, the initial round of funding received for the program was 100%expended and resulted in serving 2,784 households. BCACHA has received additional funding beyond the initial award and continues to support households who have been affected by the pandemic.Approximately 20%of assisted households were Meridian residents. Totals Number of Units Program Type Certificate Mod-Rehab Public Vouchers Housing Total Project-based Tenant-based Special Purpose Voucher Veterans Affairs Family Disabled Supportive Unification Housing Program #of units vouchers available 10 763 0 56 0 #of accessible units *includes Non-Elderly Disabled, Mainstream One-Year, Mainstream Five-year,and Nursing Home Transition TABLE 37—TOTAL NUMBER OF UNITS BY PROGRAM TYPE Data Source: PIC(PIH Information Center) Describe the supply of public housing developments: Describe the number and physical condition of public housing units in the jurisdiction, including those that are participating in an approved Public Housing Agency Plan: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 97 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) BCACHA owns and manages two high-rise rental complexes and five scattered-site duplex public housing units in Ada County. No housing units are located in Meridian. Information is included for BCACHA units outside Meridian because some Section 8 voucher holders transition into public housing. BCACHA also owns and manages a high-rise, Section 8 financed complex of 80 one-bedroom apartments. All three high-rise complexes serve elderly and/or disabled residents.The ten units at the scattered-site duplexes serve families. Upgrades to the two high-rise apartments includes: • Elevator modernization • Upgraded windows and sliding glass doors on all floors • Upgraded shower stalls in most units • Upgraded security system with additional lighting and cameras • Upgraded key fob system Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 98 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Public Housing Condition Public Housing Development Average Inspection Score TABLE 38 - PUBLIC HOUSING CONDITION Describe the restoration and revitalization needs of public housing units in the jurisdiction: BCACHA continues to use capital funds to rehabilitate and modernize its public housing developments. This includes items identified in the Capital Fund Program-Five Year Action Plan: • Replace/repair water waste lines at Capitol and Franklin Plaza • Replace exterior entry doors • Replace common area lights to LED • Conduct 5 year Standpipe test • Conduct energy audit • Repair concrete sidewalks and driveways • Upgrade kitchen and bathroom • Replace carpet and vinyl • Finish interior garages • Other apartment renovations Describe the public housing agency's strategy for improving the living environment of low-and moderate-income families residing in public housing: Improving the living environment of public housing residents involves providing activities that are designed to benefit the individuals and families by addressing a wide range of issues faced by low-and moderate income persons,from physical problems with their environment to social issues. It is a goal of the BCACHA to promote self-sufficiency and homeownership through the Family Self- Sufficiency program (FSS). BCACHA continues to maintain community partnerships and outreach to families that may qualify for homeownership to achieve this goal.The FSS program enables voucher holders to reduce their dependency on rental subsidies and encourages homeownership. While participating in the FSS program, participants work closely with the FSS Coordinators to identify and set goals to achieve self-sufficiency.The supportive services available to program participants include job training,financial counseling, networking/connecting with housing providers. BCACHA actively marketed the Family Self-Sufficiency(FSS) program to existing voucher holders through quarterly newsletters, attending the annual recertification meetings for voucher holders to explain the programs, and regular outreach. HUD requires BCACHA's FSS program to serve a minimum of 42 families. BCACHA served a total of 95 families in 2021, 23 of them being new enrollments. A few FSS successes include... Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 99 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • The FSS program provided quarterly workshops for all participants that included topics such as debt reduction,job search and training, budgeting, and homeownership; • BCACHA successfully graduated 2 families from the FSS program after working with them to increase their earned income. • The average amount of escrow that was disbursed to graduates was $5,932. • Out of the 95 families that were served, 51% have escrow balances that were accrued by increasing their earned income. Discussion: BCACHA continues to meet the needs of those most vulnerable in the community. The City of Meridian and BCACHA work closely together on regional initiatives and to also ensure that BCACHA clients have access to the Meridian CDBG program. In previous years, BCACHA helped to administer a CDBG Homeownership Program for the City. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 100 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-30 HOMELESS FACILITIES AND SERVICES — 91.210(C) Introduction While many services are available in Boise, it is important to consider that the cost of transportation and the distance from Meridian make accessing services nearly impossible for many Meridian residents who are in crisis. Meridian lacks emergency shelter,transitional shelter, and permanent supportive housing within the City. Households experiencing homeless often have to leave Meridian and their family,friends, and faith communities to access services in Boise -disconnecting them from their existing support network. Our Path Home Our Path Home is the Continuum of Care provider in Boise and Ada County.The City of Meridian participates as an active partner in the Continuum of Care. Data from the Continuum of Care on the City of Meridian is unavailable for the number of persons experiencing homelessness and specific numbers of persons being assisted through program. Information on the entirety of the Continuum of Care is provided in this section. Our Path Home has the capacity to serve approximately 1,100 households per year: roughly 500 that are experiencing homelessness are already in a supportive housing program and about 600 that are at-risk of experiencing homelessness. Particularly because of limited units affordable and accessible to households experiencing homelessness, many adult-only households and families with children languish on the Our Path Home CONNECT queue, sleeping in emergency shelter or on the street. About 305 of the 500 households Our Path Home provides supportive housing to each year are already in permanent supportive housing units; these units do not often experience turnover. Once a tenant is leased-up in a permanent supportive housing unit, Our Path Home carries the cost of on-going rental assistance and support services and, therefore, must expand program capacity to serve more households. The Scope of the Problem in Ada County About 300 families and 350 adult-only households are in the queue at any given time; however, we know the number of households experiencing homelessness is greater. To best estimate that number, three data points are triangulated: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 101 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Households Entering the System • In 2020, 695 households entered the system through Our Path Home CONNECT. People Active in Emergency Shelter • In 2020, 2,149 people (1,924 households) were active in our emergency shelters. Point in Time Count • Every year, Our Path Home conducts a one-night count of anyone we can find that is either accessing emergency shelter or spending the night on the street. Since 2009, this number is in the range of 675-875 people, from of low of 694 in 2013,to a high of 872 in 2010. In 2020, 647 people were counted. The table "Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households" shows the availability of emergency shelter beds, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing beds that are available in the Boise/Ada Continuum of Care. There are no housing facilities available to homeless households in Meridian. Facilities and Housing Targeted to Homeless Households Emergency Shelter Beds Transitional Permanent Supportive Housing Beds Housing Beds Year Round Beds Voucher/Seasonal Current& New Current&New Under (Current& New) /Overflow Beds Development Households with Adult(s) and Child(ren) 124 50 61 117 0 Households with Only Adults 594 42 87 314 0 Chronically Homeless Households 0 0 0 48 0 Veterans 10 0 67 236 0 Unaccompanied Youth 4 0 0 0 0 TABLE 39 - FACILITIES AND HOUSING TARGETED TO HOMELESS HOUSEHOLDS Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 102 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Data Source Comments: This report is based on information provided to HUD by Continuums of Care in the 2021 Continuum of Care application and has not been independently verified by HUD.CoCs were instructed to collect data for a point-in-time during the last week of January 2021.The data presented in this report are limited to beds available for occupancy on the night of the count(beds under development are excluded).For inquiries about data reported by a specific Continuum of Care,please contact that jurisdiction directly.This data represent all resource available in the Boise/Ada County Continuum of Care. The shelter beds are not available in Meridian and require residents to go to Boise for services. 2020 State of Homelessness in Idaho Idaho continues to be one of the fastest-growing states in the country.This growth has spurred tremendous economic development and a booming housing market.This environment has created great opportunities for some as well as great hardship for others. Affordable housing has become increasingly difficult to secure as rent rates continue to rise and rental vacancy rates reach virtually zero. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered job loss and reduced wages,further adding to the housing instability of thousands of households throughout Idaho. Ultimately, homelessness is often the end result, and it does not happen by choice. Homelessness stems from a variety of factors; • Unemployment, • Unforeseen life changes, • Substance use, • Medical emergencies, • Domestic violence, or • Mental health issues. Often, it strikes the people you least expect. Housing instability is particularly challenging due to the limiting wage opportunity and other financial barriers caused by the pandemic. Nonprofits, community organizations, and response networks throughout Idaho continue to increase capacity, become more sophisticated, and collaborate in their efforts to provide housing and critical support services for the most disadvantaged among us. 2020 State of Homelessness in Idaho, I H FA, 2020 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 103 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) PSMEN70F Important NotesAbour Thrs lwm:TRis reportis bawd,ninformartonp—dedm HUD by Continuums ofC—(CC,)tin thefum1yeor2020 pp1—oonfar COCH—T—Auisrnnce Programs. HOG° HUD has conducted a limited dam quality review bur has not independently fd all of the information submitted by each CoC.1Re reader is th f re cautioned thatsince compliance with these standard may vary,rhereliabili andcansiaten the Housin Invento and Homeless Count dam also n COCs.Adduronafl,a shr in methodola a CoCuses to count the z tY o7'f % ry may vary amo g Y �i gn � * * ° homeless may cause a change in Rmeless counts 6enveen rpordng periods.Fm inquiries about data reported by a��c Conlinuvm ofCare,please conmcr rhox jurisdicrion directly.CoC ZOG II II can tact information can befovnd on fheHUDLkchange webvite(https�Mww.RudeccRange.infotgranreontacrsQ. a 9e4M Ot 1E�"D CoC Number: ID-500 CoC Name: Boise/Ada County CoC Payette Ccrr eolse Canyon amga 4L 160102 eri Boise 60 OR ID Elmore Ada County 169001 l 2020 CoC Boundary 2019 CoC Boundary Monday,July 19,2021 Boise Ada County CoC Jessie Tree Jessie Tree leads the Treasure Valley on preventing eviction and homelessness by supporting our neighbors at risk of housing loss, empowering them to stay in their homes. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 104 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Jessie Tree provides financial assistance coupled with case management to households at risk of eviction and homelessness who are unable to pay rent. Case management includes landlord mediation, budgeting help, and housing stability planning, while financial assistance catches people up on the rent that they owe. Jessie Tree also supports households in eviction court to keep them from getting an eviction on their record and stay out of homelessness. Terry Reilly Health Services Terry Reilly Health Services Terry Reilly Health Services (TRHS) provides high-quality, accessible health care at a cost that is affordable to every family in the Treasure Valley. As a community health center,they serve Southwest Idaho with locations in Ada, Canyon, and Owyhee counties.Terry Reilly operates clinics with integrated medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services.This enables doctors, dentists, counselors and pharmacists to work together under one roof to provide the best care in a Patient Centered Medical Home. In 2020,Terry Reilly provided services in Ada, Canyon, and Owyhee to: • 2,690 homeless adults and children • 5,915 behavioral health patients • 730 women received prenatal care • 5,328 uninsured patients • 60,949 prescription were filled at TRHS Pharmacy TRHS Allumbaugh House Allumbaugh House provides access to medically monitored detoxification and mental health crisis services for residents of Ada, Boise, Valley and Elmore counties.The original partners for Allumbaugh House included the cities of Boise and Meridian, Ada County, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority, Saint Alphonsus Hospital, and St. Luke's Hospital. Terry Reilly contracts with these agencies to manage Allumbaugh House. In 2020,Terry Reilly reported 731 admissions for mental health &detoxification services at Allumbaugh House. TRHS Patient Navigator Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 105 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Patient Navigator's are trained to assist with: • Apply for Medicaid, SNAP, ICCP,TAFI and other state programs • Evaluate and apply for social security benefits (SSI and SSDI) • Provide Medicare education and enrollment services • Connect clients to housing resources in Ada and Canyon County • Arrange transportation • Locate food pantries • Provide case management services • Make referrals to community partners on behalf of the patient for areas including legal assistance, employment, internet access, safety, etc. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 106 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 2020 By The Numbers VFW- �r • r 2020 BY THE NUMBERS $4,498,216 731 In sliding fee discounts granted Admissions for mental health& detoxification services provided at 5,328 Allumbaugh House Uninsured patients served 1,967 20,123 Treatment visits provided to 1,277 Patients served for chronic disease patients through SANE Solutions management 730 34,506 Patients received care at TRHS Women received prenatal care 2,761 29,466 Agricultural workers received care Medical patients 2,690 9,509 Homeless adults and children served Dental Patients 60,949 5,915 Prescriptions filled at TRHS Pharmacy Behavioral health patients Terry Reilly Health Services 1 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 107 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 2020 BYTHE NUMBERS Patient Demographics Patients Per-County Age VallyCc Washington Co MEN 19 Patients 26 Patients Payette Co Gem Co 197 Patients 252 Patients 601seC0 Canyon Co 16 Patients 17,432 Patients 10% Ada Co 13,260 Patients Elmore Co 137 Patients ■ 0wyh_C. 0-4Years 5-19Years Z619 Patients 20-64Years 65+Years Percent Of Patient Population By Insurance Coverage Not Insured U Medicaid E Commercial S Medicare Patient Income By Percentage Of The Federal Poverty Level A single individual making S 12,060 or a fatuity of 4 at S244M <100% A single individuat making S 18,090 or a family of 4 at 536,900 101%-150% A single individual making$24,120 or a family of 4 at 549AM 1514b-200% ,yam A si ngle individual making S30,1 SD or a family of 4 at S6L 500 >201% 6,415 patients have an unknown Income level Unknown Terry Reilly Health Services 2 Women's and Children's Alliance WAC Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 108 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Women's and Children's Alliance(WCA) provides safe housing for women in the Boise Metropolitan Area. WCA focuses on providing shelter and supportive services to individuals impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. These services are provided at no-cost, and span a four- county service area representing 30 percent of the population of the state of Idaho. The WCA has been at the forefront of providing services to women, men and their children healing from domestic abuse and sexual assault. WCA in 2020 • WCA experienced a 57%increase in the total number of calls to our 24-hour hotlines and 84%increase in the number of calls related to domestic abuse. • Client Advocates attended 1,374 full hearings—a 7%increase over 2019 and the majority of those were done virtually from the WCA. • 19 emergency intakes into shelter—more than four times the number of that in 2019 and of similar years prior. This illustrates clearly that homes is not safe for all. WCA provides services to residents in Meridian but does not have shelter space within the City. The City of Meridian provides a secured outreach space at the Meridian Public Library to help residents connect with WCA services. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 109 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) At the WCA, our mission is Safety, Healing and FREEDOM. In Ada County in 2020—there were 5,529 971 calls for service related to domestic abuse, sexual assault and child abuse. (Ada County Sheriff's Office,2021) In the Last fiscal Year: • There were 331 Felony Domestic Violence cases filed (includes attempted strangulation) and 91 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence cases filed. • WCA Court Advocacy staff attended ex parte and full virtual hearings at the crisis center in conjunction with Ada County Courts, and provided safety planning sessions in person, over the phone and via a secure Zoom healthcare platform. • Crisis Case Managers and Advocates answered a record-breaking number of calls to WCWS two 24-hour confidential hotlines= 3,338,with June 2021 being the highest number of calls related to domestic violence ever received. • Fifteen emergency intakes into emergency domestic violence shelter,when we averaged about four a year in past years. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 110 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Safe Shelter and Transitional Housing At the heart of WCA's efforts to provide safety are the emergency shelter and transitional housing campus,which offer a safe place for up to 30 single female-identifying clients or 30 mothers and their children at any given time. This program also provides wraparound services,including individual counseling, case management, parenting and life skills classes,financial empowerment classes and support groups. 11,001 The combined total of safe bed O The average number of women and children nights for women and children on the wait list for shelter each month 2020 Shelter Client Profile 68% were raised in a home where violence between parents was present. 60% were physically abused as a child. 70% were sexually abused as a child. 49% indicated that daily abuse occurs in their most current relationship. 27% indicated abuse has been occurring 1 to 3 years. 32% indicated abuse has been occurring 4 to 10 years. 32% indicated strangulation occurred in the most recent abusive incident. 22% indicated weapon(s)were involved in the most recent abusive incident. 17% received no more than an elementary school education. 73% of the children who came into our shelter witnessed abuse. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 111 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Idaho Youth Ranch- Hays House Idaho Youth Ranch is a non-profit 501(c)(3) agency that offers emergency shelter, residential care,youth and family therapy,job readiness training, adoption services, and more for kids and their families.They also operate a network of thrift stores that help fund their youth programs and services. Idaho Youth Ranch provides jobs for more than 400 Idahoans in communities across the state who staff our program operations, thrift stores, offices, and distribution centers. Idaho Youth Ranch Hays House is the Treasure Valley's only 24-hour shelter for runaway and homeless youth. The Youth Ranch is located in Boise. Services and referrals are also available to parents who need help addressing problems that disrupt a healthy home, including conflict, running away, homelessness, school problems, neglect or abandonment, poor communication, and illegal behavior. Hays House offers: • Respite care to give primary caregivers much needed relief and improve family stability. • Drop-in services so young people can stop in for safe place to get a warm shower, a hot meal, and more. Hays House gives kids a safe, supportive, caring, stable place to live while they help find their way forward. Support services include: • Life-skills classes • Family and Individual counseling from a master's level clinician • Structured educational support • Community-based recreation • Fun environment-complete with video games, arts and crafts, a live-in therapy dog, and more • Access to an accredited academic program for grades 9 to 12 that includes GED instruction and testing Safe Place Idaho Youth Ranch Hays House is a Safe Place. The Safe Place program is for young people in need of immediate help and safety. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 112 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Idaho Youth Ranch's Safe Place initiative is part of a national network of Safe Place programs in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 22,000 community businesses and organizations nationwide display the yellow Safe Place sign, making help readily available for youth. Safe Place locations include Idaho Youth Ranch Stores throughout the Treasure Valley and will soon be expanding to businesses & public places. It is estimated over one million youth run away from home each year due to abuse, neglect, family conflicts and other issues. The Safe Place program is an option for young people who feel they have nowhere to turn. In its last report in 2018, United States Interagency Council on Homelessness found that over 8,000 Idaho students were homeless. While most stay with friends or relatives or live-in motels, more than 400 were found to be unsheltered. The Safe Place program has helped more than 330,000 youth since its inception in 1983 and currently serves more than 1,478 communities across the country. National Safe Place Network also operates TXT 4 HELP, a 24/7 text-for-support service for youth in crisis.Teens can text the word "safe" and their current location to 4HELP (44357) and receive a message with the closest Safe Place location and the number for the local youth shelter. Users also have the option to text interactively with a mental health professional for more help. Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter is home with warm meal and a safe place to lay your head for all genders, races, religions, and sexual orientation. Services are provided in Boise. Access to these services would require a Meridian resident to travel into Boise. Interfaith Sanctuary offers services to a wide sector of those experiencing homelessness, including two-parent intact families, single father families, and single mother families with a male child over age 12 who are not eligible for emergency shelter services at any other location in Boise. At other shelters in the Treasure Valley males over the age of 12 are not able to stay with females, so these families would risk being separated if they were not able to access Interfaith Sanctuary. While the target population is men, women, and families who are homeless, other underserved populations are represented in this group including victims of domestic abuse, persons with mental and/or physical illness, veterans, persons with substance use issues, and those facing under/unemployment. Daytime programming includes: Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 113 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Family Daytime Programs- Family case management, medical and mental health support, transportation, special kids activities, group, and one on one support for preschool children. • Project Recovery- Home to guests seeking recovery and supported through a partnership with Recovery 4 Life, a local behavioral health organization, to ensure Interfaith Sanctuary guests receive access to services and treatment that allows them to stay on a road to recovery. • Project Well Being—Mental Health support, art therapy,fitness, meditation, counseling, med management and home to the homeless newspaper "Word on the Street". • City of Boise Work Program— Employs guests to help maintain Boise city and parks. • Doug Richards Cooking School - a Food Service Training Program to get guests back to work in the Food Service Industry Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 114 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Describe mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to the extent those services are use to complement services targeted to homeless persons CATCH of Ada County All local emergency homeless shelters refer families to CATCH of Ada County, including the Salvation Army Family Shelter, WCA, Interfaith Sanctuary, Boise Rescue Mission, and the City Light Home for Women and Children. Additionally, the West Ada (Meridian)School District and Boise School District refer families they have identified as homeless. Coordinated Entry Coordinated Entry is an "airport hub"for ending homelessness, triaging situations and navigating people to resources that lead to safe, stable and healthy housing. It all starts with Coordinated Entry. CATCH operates Our Path Home Connect,Ada County's Coordinated Entry system) and began operating Access Point(Canyon County's Coordinated Entry system). Our Path Home Connect reported the following for 2020: • 689 households were served. • 247 households with children and 442 adult-only households completed housing planning sessions . • 52 households with children and 70 adult-only households were referred to housing interventions. • 165 households with children and 176 adult-only households reported resolving their own housing crisis without assistance from service providers. The Linda Fund Early into implementing Our Path Home Connect, CATCH recognized an unmet need for resources available to adult only households. CATCH launched The Linda Fund in November 2017 to serve as a resource for households whose only barrier to escaping homelessness was having enough money saved up to be able to afford the deposit and first month of rent.This program removes the final barrier to housing by helping cover the cost of the deposit and/or first month of rent. In 2020, CATCH housed 101 families under the Linda Fund in Ada County. • Of those 101 households, eighteen were families with children under the age of 18 and 83 were adult-only households. • On average it cost$1,310 for the deposit and first month's rent to end each household's homelessness. Rapid Rehousing CATCH offers housing placement, rental assistance, case management, financial independence education, and CATCH Match through Rapid Rehousing programs in Ada and Canyon Counties. In 2021, CATCH offered serviced under the Rapid Rehousing program to 150 families. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 115 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Of those 150 families: • 47 signed a lease and moved into new housing, • 47 successfully graduated from the program and remain stably housed, • 8 were unable to sustain their housing beyond the support of CATCH of Ada County. List and describe services and facilities that meet the needs of homeless persons, particularly chronically homeless individuals and families,families with children, veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth. If the services and facilities are listed on screen SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure or screen MA-35 Special Needs Facilities and Services, describe how these facilities and services specifically address the needs of these populations. EI-Ada Community Action Partnership The Supportive Services for Veteran Families provides a range of supportive services designed to promote housing stability for eligible very low-income Veteran families.Through the SSVF Program, EI-Ada provides outreach, case management services and assists participants in obtaining VA benefits and other public benefits. Limited temporary financial assistance is available to enrolled Veteran families participating in case management, and may include: partial or full month rent assistance; one time rent or utility deposit assistance; rental application fee assistance; and/or bus passes for their housing search. In 2021, EI-Ada assisted: • 117 Veteran households • 84%of Veteran households in EI-Ada's SSVF program exited into permanent housing Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships(SHIP) SHIP provides gender-specific safe and sober housing for persons in recovery from substance use and mental health issues. They provide support for Idaho's veterans and persons in recovery. • SHIP has partnered with the VA to provide housing to homeless veterans through the Safe Harbor and Grant Per Diem programs. • Offenders currently living in a correctional facility can have their applications processed within two weeks of a tentative parole date. Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing The Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) Program provides rental assistance to homeless Veterans and their families in combination with case management and clinical services through the Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) of Boise. The Boise VA screens applicants for program eligibility and service needs. To be eligible the veteran must be homeless, qualify for VA healthcare benefits, and agree to case management services. If eligible, they Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 116 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) are referred to Boise/Ada County Housing Authority for rental assistance. BCACHA determines eligibility for rental assistance in accordance with HUD-VASH regulations. Coordinated Housing and Individualized Services(CHOIS) The Coordinated Housing Options and Individualized Services (CHOIS) program provides rental assistance and case management services to homeless and disabled individuals and families.The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and operated by BCACHA in collaboration with several community agencies. Participants pay 30%of their income towards rent and utilities and receive on-going supportive services. Applicants for the CHOIS program must be referred to the program through Ada County's Coordinated Entry System, known as "Our Path Home." Violence Against Women Transitional Housing Program The Transitional Housing program is a federally funded grant provided by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). It is designed to provide temporary housing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or stalking and administered locally by BCACHA.The program also provides services to participants which may include case management, mental health counseling, transportation, and support groups.These services are provided under a contact by a local service provider. Survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, dating violence, or stalking and are fleeing an abusive relationship are eligible to receive assistance through this program. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 117 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-35 SPECIAL NEEDS FACILITIES AND SERVICES — 91.210(D) Introduction Everyone needs safe,decent,stable housing. For some of the most vulnerable people in America — people with mental illness, chronic health conditions, histories of trauma, and other struggles — a home helps them to get adequate treatment and start on the path toward recovery. But some conditions make it difficult for people to maintain a stable home without additional help. Supportive housing, a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services, can provide that needed assistance. A broad body of research shows that supportive housing effectively helps people with disabilities maintain stable housing. People in supportive housing use costly systems like emergency health services less frequently and are less likely to be incarcerated. Supportive housing can aid people with disabilities in getting better health care, help seniors trying to stay in the community as they age, and support families trying to keep their children out of foster care. Supportive housing is a highly effective strategy that combines affordable housing with intensive coordinated services to help people struggling with chronic physical and mental health issues maintain stable housing and receive appropriate health care. Permanence and affordability.Tenants generally pay no more than 30 percent of their income for rent. They have the same rights and responsibilities as other renters, such as having the lease in their name and the right to privacy in their unit. Integration. Individuals and families are able to live independently in apartments or single-family homes in residential neighborhoods.Tenants in supportive housing should have access to public transportation, grocery stores, parks, and other neighborhood amenities common to all other residents. Less accessible services put tenants' housing and health at risk: if they are unable to travel to providers' offices, for instance, they may stop using the services. Emphasis on choice. Supportive housing maximizes client choice, in clients' housing options and the services they receive. For instance, tenants can generally come and go as they please and have control over their daily schedule, like mealtimes and visitors. They also can direct the types of services they receive and the goals they set with the service provider. Low barriers to entry. Supportive housing providers do not require clients to hit benchmarks before moving into housing or put other screening barriers in the way. Blanket bans on people with criminal histories or bad credit, for example, or requirements to meet goals, like employment or completing a course of treatment, before entering supportive housing would screen out the very people supportive housing aims to help. Individuals and families are able to live independently in apartments or single- family homes in residential neighborhoods. "Supportive Housing Helps Vulnerable People Live and Thrive in the Community"Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, May 31, 2016 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 118 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Including the elderly,frail elderly, persons with disabilities (mental, physical, developmental), persons with alcohol or other drug addictions, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, public housing residents and any other categories the jurisdiction may specify, and describe their supportive housing needs Meridian generally lack supportive housing supports for vulnerable residents. Permanent supportive housing is available in the neighboring communities. Prisoner Reentry The first year after release is a critical period during which released prisoners are most susceptible to reoffending, emphasizing the importance of post-release supervision. Post-release supervision typically serves two primary functions with regard to preventing such recidivism: 1. Promoting the successful reintegration of prisoners back into society; and 2. Monitoring released prisoners for public safety purposes. Idaho Community Corrections embraces both roles, using individual support and community programs and services to promote successful reintegration into the community, and employing supervision functions to ensure that . released prisoners are maintaining a drug- and crime-free lifestyles. "Prisoner Reentry in Idaho"; The Urban Institute, 2004 Reentry is the release planning process all offenders will go through including the continuation of services from the Institution to the community. The goal of reentry is to increase public safety and reduce recidivism by developing a release plan that best fits the offender's needs. This is achieved through the prioritized provision and coordination of services necessary to facilitate a seamless transition of an offender from an Institution to the community. This process starts when the individual enters the Institution and continues when they are released into the community. Release planning includes several aspects such as treatment, housing, supervision, employment,education, healthcare, and other services. By assessing the individual's risk for recidivism and treatment needs, a comprehensive transition plan will be developed. By assessing each individual's risk to the community and establishing services based on identified needs, those with the highest risk will receive the highest level of services. Establishing services to address the offender's identified needs in the community is a collaborative effort between state and local agencies. Reentry Services, Idaho Department of Correction Local services providers in Meridian report that it is extremely challenging for persons who are being released from prison/jail or who have a criminal background to find housing. Supportive Housing Benefits Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 119 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Supportive Housing Helps People With Disabilities Live Stably in the Community In studies conducted of this population, at least 75 percent of homeless people with mental illness or other serious disabilities (including those who have been homeless for long periods) who entered supportive housing as part of such a study remained through the study's end (usually 18 to 24 months). Few studies have followed tenants for much longer, of those that have, at least half of the tenants stayed for as long as five years. Supportive housing achieves much better housing stability than case management without rental assistance.Tenant housing stability in supportive housing is similar to stability in more segregated housing and service models like group homes and nursing homes, but tenants highly prefer supportive housing.The success seems to hold for a range of disabilities — people with physical disabilities or chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS fare well in supportive housing, as do people with severe mental illness or substance use disorders. People with disabilities who lived in supportive housing after release from jail or prison were 61 percent less likely to be re-incarcerated one year later than those not offered supportive housing. People with mental health disorders and other severe disabilities are also more likely than others to be incarcerated or to enter long-term health care institutions like nursing homes or psychiatric hospitals, or to cycle between institutionalization and homelessness. Many studies show that supportive housing successfully interrupts this cycle — people with histories of incarceration or institutionalization significantly reduce their use of those systems after moving into supportive housing. Most studies recruit people from homeless shelters or off the streets, but a few small studies use supportive housing to help people move out of nursing homes or other institutions. One such study found that a group in supportive housing recruited from psychiatric hospitals moved quickly out of the institutions and avoided subsequent homelessness, while a group without supportive housing exited institutions much more slowly and experienced more homelessness two years later. The research on supportive housing designed to move people with disabilities directly out of jails or prisons is limited to a few studies, most of which are case studies. One of the most recent and well- designed tracked 121 participants who lived in supportive housing after release and 118 who did not. Those in supportive housing were 43 percent less likely to be rearrested on misdemeanor charges (though there was no difference in the likelihood of felony arrests), and were 61 percent less likely to be re-incarcerated one year later. Supportive Housing Helps Vulnerable People Live and Thrive in the Community, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, May 31, 2016 AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities(NAFSC) Like many cities across the country, Meridian is experiencing a demographic shift: since 2010, the median age has increased from 32 to 36, and the population of Meridian residents aged 65 or older has increased from 8.9%to 12.8%. Ensuring that our community is livable for residents of all ages is more important than ever. With this objective in mind, the City officially joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities(NAFSC) in May 2021, thereby gaining access to online informational resources provided Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 120 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) by AARP, as well as best practices from other communities all across the country who are committed to making their areas more livable and age-friendly for people of all stages. Cities that join the NAFSC participate in a structured, multi-year process of assessment, goal-setting, and action plan implementation, with the overall aim of improving their livability for residents. In 2021, City staff worked with AARP Idaho and Vitruvian Planning to create an initial assessment for the City of Meridian. The City is usingthis assessment as a roadmap for a Livability Working Group, which will consist of key stakeholders whose insights and recommendations will help steer the process and lead to the creation of a livability action plan. Describe programs for ensuring that persons returning from mental and physical health institutions receive appropriate supportive housing The non-homeless special needs populations in Meridian have a wide range of service needs, including transitional housing, supportive housing, accessible housing, counseling, case management, transportation to healthcare facilities, and employment. All special needs populations require special consideration. While many persons within the special needs population do not rely on governmental assistance, some do. Meridian does not have emergency shelter beds or a domestic violence shelter. Many residents need to travel to neighboring cities such as Boise to get their services met. Additionally, Meridian lacks transitional housing facilities. There is a strong demand for more special needs housing and assistance to help non-homeless special needs populations stay in stable environments. These residents are often low-and moderate-income persons or are experiencing homelessness. Additionally, many of these residents fall within two or more special needs categories, such as being elderly and having a physical disability. Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. 91.315(e) The City is not a participating jurisdiction receiving HUD HOME funding. While there is a great need for supportive housing in Meridian, the City's CDBG allocation is not designed to support the building of new housing or supportive housing projects. The City is limited to clearance and acquisition as an eligible project; and is not a housing developer. Additionally, tenant-based rental assistance programs that are often used to help support individuals with supportive housing options is also not allowable as a HUD CDBG project. For entitlement/consortia grantees: Specify the activities that the jurisdiction plans to undertake during the next year to address the housing and supportive services needs identified in accordance with 91.215(e) with respect to persons who are not homeless but have other special needs. Link to one-year goals. (91.220(2)) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 121 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-40 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING — 91.210(E) Negative Effects of Public Policies on Affordable Housing and Residential Investment Although federal policies play an important role in influencing the availability of affordable housing the supply of affordable housing depends less on federal policies than on local planning practices, policies, and community engagement. Many local planning procedures currently in place enable community opposition that stalls housing production. Reshaping local regulations allows jurisdictions to make a lasting impact on the supply of affordable housing. According to Brian Montgomery, former Federal Housing Administration commissioner and assistant secretary for housing, constraints on housing not only reduce the supply of affordable housing but also increase the number of households that are cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Land-use policies and zoning regulations constrain the supply of affordable housing. Density limits, height restrictions, parking requirements, lengthy permitting and approval processes, and community opposition all contribute to increased housing prices. HUD, PD&R Edge, "Regulatory Barriers and Affordable Housing Quarterly Update" Meridian's Strategic Plan for Growth Since 1990, Meridian has experienced exponential growth, becoming the second largest city in Idaho and one of the top ten fastest growing cities in the nation. Due to the desirability of the area, population growth will continue. Over the last 20 years, property in and around Meridian has changed from primarily agricultural and single-family residential to include a more diverse mix of residential types and commercial and industrial uses.That trend will continue as land traditionally used for agriculture develops at urban intensities. However, the foremost goals will remain to grow the city as a premier place to live, work, and play. The City of Meridian desires, over time, all development within its Area of City Impact to be served with urban services from the City of Meridian. Such services primarily include sanitary sewer, water, reclaimed water, fire, police, and parks. Secondarily, the City considers the availability and capacity of the school system, transportation facilities, libraries, and storm water facilities in any review of development within the AOCI. All requests for annexation into the City limits will require that the owner extend City-owned services at the time of development. The importance of cooperating with Ada County and neighboring cities is imperative to successful long- term land use,transportation, and utility planning.There are very significant financial and quality-of-life implications for not doing so. As such, the City of Meridian is committed to fulfilling the terms of its Area of City Impact Agreement with Ada County and coordinating with adjacent service providers. Meridian aims to guide growth in a way that efficiently expands infrastructure and services to support sustainable growth patterns. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 122 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Residential Land Use The purpose of this designation is to provide for a variety of housing types and densities varying from large estate or semi-rural lots to multi-family homes. In all cases, urban services such as sewer, water, parks, and emergency services should be provided. The Comprehensive Plan encourages a variety of product types and lot sizes within every neighborhood. Gross residential densities are rounded to the nearest whole number. At the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is two acres or less in size. Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City of Meridian, Idaho Meridian Comprehensive Plan Housing Opportunities for housing should be available for all income groups with a diverse mix including rural, modular, townhouses, apartments, workforce housing, large lot subdivision, and single-family homes ranging in size from one-bedroom to estate homes. A premier community needs a good cross-section of housing and therefore must guard against an abundance of subdivisions in similar and repetitive densities, appearances, and price ranges. Neighborhoods should also enhance and retain livability and value through innovatively designed amenities, pathways, public spaces, gathering spaces, and elements that promote social interaction and provide the city with a sustainable tax base. High-density housing must be strategically located to public transportation, community services, and employment areas. As part of the City's Vision, new neighborhoods should emphasize diverse open spaces and amenities, distinct, engaging places and identities, and Meridian's strong historic character and charm. Until 2014, Meridian's population was distributed throughout the community primarily in detached single-family suburban-style developments. Increasingly, however, higher density housing is being constructed throughout the community, particularly near employment areas, major roadways, and regional attractions. The City realizes that the baby boomer generation is aging and creating an increased demand for 55-plus- age non-single-family detached dwellings. Coupled with the fact that more young adults are waiting longer to have children and may not want large homes on large lots, this necessitates providing more diversity in housing choices.The majority of the growing senior population will prefer to "age in place" within existing neighborhoods. Many will seek residential accommodations to suit their emerging health and mobility needs. However, there will also be a growing demand for highly specialized senior living facilities within the community. Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City of Meridian Idaho Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 123 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-45 NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSETS — 91.215 (F) Introduction Economic Trends and Population and Household Trends Ada County, ID Economic Trends and Population and Household Trends Ada County is the predominant county in the Boise City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). As of December 1, 2021, the population of Ada County was estimated at 517,200, reflecting an average annual increase of 12,950, or 2.8% percent, since 2015. By comparison, the population increased at an average annual rate of 2.0% percent, or 8,150,from 2010 to 2015. The number of households increased by an average of 4,300 annually, or 2.5%, since 2010,to 198,500. Economic conditions in the MSA and Ada County are currently strong and payrolls and resident employment have recovered from the significant disruption in early 2020 caused by actions taken to contain the spread of COVID-19. During the 3 months ending (TME) November 2021, nonfarm payroll in the MSA increased by 7,700, or 2.2%, to 356,500, more than compensating for the loss of 2,100 jobs, or 0.6% a year prior. Current payrolls are 1.6% higher than payrolls during the THE November 2019 before the pandemic. Resident employment in Ada County averaged 254,000 during the THE November 2021, up by 7,375 jobs, or 3.0%from a year ago, and compared with the loss of 3,750 jobs, or 1.5%a year before.The current level of resident employment is 1.4% higher than during the THE November 2019. The unemployment rate averaged 1.9%during the THE November 2021, down from 4.8%a year earlier. Market at a Glance -Ada County, HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, May 24, 2022 Meridian and the Boise Housing Market Area Economic Development Market Analysis Business Activity Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs Jobs less workers Agriculture, Mining, Oil &Gas Extraction 333 44 1 0 -1 Arts, Entertainment,Accommodations 4,251 6,365 13 16 3 Construction 2,668 4,101 8 10 2 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 124 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Business by Sector Number of Workers Number of Jobs Share of Workers Share of Jobs Jobs less workers Education and Health Care Services 6,730 7,285 20 19 -1 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate 2,573 4,118 8 11 3 Information 636 755 2 2 0 Manufacturing 3,348 1,200 10 3 -7 Other Services 1,135 888 3 2 -1 Professional,Scientific, Management Services 3,501 4,028 10 10 0 Public Administration 0 0 0 0 0 Retail Trade 5,152 7,553 15 19 4 Transportation and Warehousing 1,343 1,078 4 3 -1 Wholesale Trade 2,012 1,790 6 5 -1 Total 33,682 39,205 -- -- -- TABLE 40- BUSINESS ACTIVITY Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS(Workers),2017 Longitudinal Employer-Household Dynamics(Jobs) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 125 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Labor Force Total Population in the Civilian Labor Force 44,880 Civilian Employed Population 16 years and over 43,380 Unemployment Rate 3.33 Unemployment Rate for Ages 16-24 10.28 Unemployment Rate for Ages 25-65 1.81 TABLE 41 - LABOR FORCE Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Occupations by Sector Number of People Management, business and financial 11,650 Farming, fisheries and forestry occupations 2,135 Service 4,305 Sales and office 12,030 Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair 2,545 Production,transportation and material moving 1,645 TABLE 42 —OCCUPATIONS BY SECTOR Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Travel Time Travel Time Number Percentage < 30 Minutes 28,750 73% 30-59 Minutes 9,925 25% 60 or More Minutes 980 2% Total 39,655 1000/0 TABLE 43 -TRAVEL TIME Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Education: Educational Attainment by Employment Status (Population 16 and Older) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Less than high school graduate 1,120 65 530 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 7,620 220 3,195 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 126 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Educational Attainment In Labor Force Civilian Employed Unemployed Not in Labor Force Some college or Associate's degree 14,010 365 3,790 Bachelor's degree or higher 14,520 225 2,370 TABLE 44- EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY EMPLOYMENT STATUS Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Educational Attainment by Age Age 18-24 yrs 25-34 yrs 35-44 yrs 45-65 yrs 65+yrs Less than 9th grade 65 135 50 315 210 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 565 535 260 420 675 High school graduate, GED, or alternative 2,275 2,855 2,095 6,090 3,550 Some college, no degree 2,370 3,070 2,890 7,110 3,035 Associate's degree 585 1,095 1,590 2,430 795 Bachelor's degree 555 3,365 4,405 4,530 1,930 Graduate or professional degree 40 1,075 1,680 2,070 880 TABLE 45 - EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT BY AGE Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Educational Attainment— Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Educational Attainment Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months Less than high school graduate 22,650 High school graduate (includes equivalency) 30,305 Some college or Associate's degree 37,065 Bachelor's degree 47,655 Graduate or professional degree 83,180 TABLE 46— MEDIAN EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS Data Source: 2013-2017 ACS Based on the Business Activity table above, what are the major employment sectors within your jurisdiction? The major employment sectors in Meridian are; • Advanced manufacturing, • Health care and ancillary industries, • Technology, and Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 127 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Professional services. The City of Meridian, Department of Economic Development has a job growth plan to help encourage the growth of these key established sectors. A Strong Medical Core Anchored by St. Luke's Hospital System, Blue Cross of Idaho, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Idaho State University Health Science Center, Meridian's health care industry enhances the City's commitment to growing innovators in health, research and technology. There is a need for health care professionals at all education and experience levels in Meridian to help support future growth. Professional Offices and Retail With more than 16 million square feet of commercial real estate, Meridian offers spaces to suit any business operation. Class A office and medical buildings, manufacturing facilities and industrial parks, bustling retail centers, and land ready for development make up Meridian's robust business community. The continued growth within this sector requires an increase in employees ready to adapt to a changing business world and with skills to meet market demands. Opportunities exist for entry level positions. Built for Business, Designed for Living, City of Meridian, Economic Development Department Boise Valley Economic Partnership(BVEP) BVEP offers free, customized, confidential services and site location assistance to businesses and entrepreneurs interested in relocating, starting up, or expanding in the Boise Valley. They provides regional data on some of the largest employers in Meridian and the Boise MSA. St. Luke's Idaho-based, not-for-profit health system 6,000-6,999 Employees Micron Semiconductor Manufacturing and technology 5,000-5,999 Employees St.Alphonsus A four-hospital regional,faith-based Catholic ministry providing award winning cardiac care, ER, urgent care, women's health, orthopedic care and clinics. 5,000-5,999 Employees Citi The Boise/Meridian site is a strategic site for Citigroup, with multiple lines of business located on campus. Citi has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 128 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. 500-900 Employees Describe the workforce and infrastructure needs of the business community: Meridian continues have population growth at a steady pace. This population growth, coupled with an expanding healthcare and technology sector, will create demand for jobs at every skill level. Occupations in Demand Idaho Department of Labor's In Demand Occupations tool allows users to filter jobs in Southwest Idaho by education requirement and industry. The tool describes the projected growth within a particular field by 2030. For unskilled and skilled labor, requiring no more than a high school diploma, construction, health care, and sales jobs will increase dramatically over the next decade. • 61.8%anticipated growth rate for carpenters. Projected growth of 3,736 jobs. • 35.1%anticipated growth rate for construction laborers. Project growth of 2,014 jobs. • 20.0%anticipated growth rate for office clerks. Projected growth of 1,767 jobs. • 20.9%anticipated growth rate for home health and personal care aides. Projected growth of 1,681 jobs. Idaho Department of Labor, Occupations in Demand Tool Describe any major changes that may have an economic impact, such as planned local or regional public or private sector investments or initiatives that have affected or may affect job and business growth opportunities during the planning period. Describe any needs for workforce development, business support or infrastructure these changes may create. Meridian Opportunity Zone Private investment vehicles called Opportunity Funds that place 90 percent or more of their funds into an Opportunity Zone can earn tax relief on the capital gains generated through those investments.Tax benefits increase the longer investments are in place. Investors benefits from deferred capital gains taxes, captial gains tax reductions, appreciation exclusions. The Meridian Opportunity Zone contains strong and emerging central markets for industrial companies, health science and higher education organizations, regional transit groups, small businesses, and housing. It is seen by the city as the key to connecting consumers, commuters and workers living across the Treasure Valley.The tract has convenient freeway access, well-built local roads and an active rail corridor boasting a strong infrastructural advantage in creating long-term opportunities for profitable investment, innovation and growth. This corridor is marketed to attract health science and technology companies. With St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center, Idaho Urologic Institute, Idaho State University and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 129 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Medicine, this area is slated for future health science and technology clustering. The corridor creates a clear need and opportunity for a specialized and highly-skilled workforce. Meridian Idaho Opportunity Zone, Idaho Commerce Tax Credit Incentives Idaho has an strong approach to helping encourage the growth of local businesses and the relocation of businesses to the area. These programs have made a significant impact in the economic growth of the region. Tax Reimbursement Incentive(TRI) Companies creating new, high-wage jobs in Idaho can receive up to a 30% reimbursement on sales, payroll and corporate income taxes for up to 15 years. Companies must pay wages above the county average and create at least 50 new jobs in an urban area or 20 new jobs in a rural area. Idaho Business Advantage The Idaho Business Advantage incentive package offers an array of tax credits, sales-tax rebates, and property tax exemptions. To be eligible, businesses must invest$500,000 or more in new facilities and create 10 or more new jobs with salaries averaging$40,000 a year with benefits. Workforce Development Training Fund Companies that invest in training a talented team in Idaho are eligible to receive funds to develop their employees. Idaho Opportunity Fund The Idaho Opportunity Fund awards capital to communities seeking improvements to public infrastructure with the goal of attracting or retaining businesses.This fund is managed by the Director of Idaho Commerce. 3% Investment Tax Credit Companies that invest in depreciable, tangible, personal property used in Idaho can earn a 3% income tax credit to offset up to 50%of tax liability and can carry the credit forward up to 14 years. Idaho Power New Construction and Major Renovations Program Idaho Power offers a handful of incentives and resources to support businesses conducting new construction, major renovations, retrofits, custom projects, industrial training and more. How do the skills and education of the current workforce correspond to employment opportunities in the jurisdiction? The City of Meridian has an economic development strategy that evaluated whether the skills and education of the workforce met the needs for employers. While the study was commissioned in 2014, Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 130 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) most of the analysis remains true today;there is a great need for a more skilled and educated workforce to help support the growth of Meridian over the next decade. Workforce Limitations Whether created locally or recruited, businesses and industry representatives noted, during the listening session for the economic development strategy, the need for a more skilled workforce or for better programs geared to "reskilling"or"up-skilling"the workforce.This need was particularly acute among agribusinesses. Businesses noted both in-person and via survey that there are opportunities to improve education-industry collaboration. Growth within State Impacts Talent Pool Much of Meridian's and the region's growth is migration from within the state and NW US. Several of Meridian's competitors, however, get most of their growth from either natural birth (Salt Lake City) or international migration (Seattle, Portland).The impacts of this for Meridian and Idaho is that unlike the international cities, Meridian's employers will rely on the workforce that has been raised in Idaho and the NW, and consequently, their labor force skills are weak—due to Idaho's poor educational attainment levels and poorly funded workforce programs. The Study made six recommendations that the consulting team felt would help bolster the economy in Meridian. The first recommendation was to take steps to improve the workforce. The assessment was that talent and innovative ecosystem cultivation was critical. The City was encouraged to leverage education business collaborations, talent development, and entrepreneurship to establish a foundation for making Meridian a capital for high-end research & commercialization activity. A Five-Year Economic Develpment Strategy for Meridian, Pegasus Planning and Development, 2014 Describe any current workforce training initiatives, including those supported by Workforce Investment Boards, community colleges and other organizations. Describe how these efforts will support the jurisdiction's Consolidated Plan. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program that establishes the Workforce Development System and provides funding to support training and employment services for adults, dislocated workers and low-income, out-of-school youth. The Workforce Development System is comprised of a statewide Governor's Workforce Development Council, a single state planning region, and numerous state and local employment and training organizations that work in partnership to bring services to Idaho students,job seekers and business customers. Services provided may include: • Receive financial assistance for short-term training. • Receive supportive assistance (for example, required work clothing, textbooks, etc.). Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 131 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Attend training on job readiness, resume preparation and mock interview support. • Match with employers who are hiring skilled workers. • Find potential on-the-job training opportunities. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit(WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced significant barriers to employment. Targeted hiring groups in Idaho: • Veteran receiving food stamps • Unemployed veteran • Disabled veteran • Long-term Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families recipients • Food stamp recipients • Vocational rehabilitation referrals • Ex-felons • Supplemental security income recipients (SSI) • Long-Term unemployment recipients Does your jurisdiction participate in a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS)? No If so, what economic development initiatives are you undertaking that may be coordinated with the Consolidated Plan? If not, describe other local/regional plans or initiatives that impact economic growth. Ada County does not have an Economic Development District, nor a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy(CEDS) as outlined by the US Department of Commerce. Discussion Migration Trends The relative affordability of housing in the Boise HMA has enticed jobseekers and retirees for decades, although the disparity in housing costs has shrunk in recent years. Net in-migration to the HMA in 2019 was highest from the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area, where the average sales price of a home was 2.6 times greater than in the Boise HMA, compared with 3.1 times higher in 2014. If the current trajectory holds, the relative affordability of the HMA will diminish, which could slow net in- migration to the HMA. Comprehensive MorketAnolysis, Boise City Idaho, HUD Office of Policy Development and Research, December 1, 2020 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 132 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The continued outward migration of people from California, Oregon, and Washington will have pronounced impact in Meridian over the coming decades. It is difficult to antipate how greatly this will effect the lives of low-to moderate-income Meridian residents as the cost of living increases, housing prices continue to climb, and rapid growth impacts established families and communities Idaho State University- Meridian Campus Idaho State Univeristy-Meridian Campus Idaho State University is a public research-based institution that advances scholarly and creative endeavors through academic instruction and the creation of new knowledge, research, and artistic works. ISU provides leadership in the health professions, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sciences, as well as serving the region and the nation through delivery of preeminent technical, undergraduate, graduate, professional, and interdisciplinary education.The University fosters a culture of diversity and engages and impacts communities through partnerships and services. The ISU-Meridian Health Science Center, which spans four acres, houses nine distance-learning classrooms, the L.S. Skaggs Pharmacy Complex; Counseling and Speech and Language clinics; and human patient simulation and clinical/medical science laboratories. The Delta Dental of Idaho Dental Residency Clinic which opened in 2011, provides advanced training for dentists and treatment for underserved patients. Unique to ISU-Meridian is its partnership with West Ada School District, whose administrative offices and Renaissance Magnet High School are adjacent to the University. Renaissance students interested in careers in medical sciences and research will have the opportunity to use ISU laboratories and resources. ISU-Meridian serves as the higher education anchor of THE CORE, an 1,800-acre business enterprise corridor with public and private partners committed to building the economy through innovations in health, research and technology. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 133 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) r + r r >�. "WNW maim Ada County • • • And Economic Profile Last Updated:January 2022 Ada County Economic Overview Civilian Labor Force (Dec 2021) 261,597 Ad Unemployment Rate (Dec 2021) 1.7% Population (2020) 494,399 Median Household Income (2019) $66,293 IM Per Capita Personal Income (2020) $57,215 ~� Poverty Rate (2019) 10.8/0 A proud partner of the Idaho Department of Labor laborddaho.gov ovv6m. amen njobtenter network The Idaho Doparlment of Labor is an equal opportunity empley.r and service provider.Ressanable accommodations are available upon request,Dlel7n For Idaho Pe ley Service. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 134 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County Labor Force And Economic Profile,January 2022 1. County Demographic Characteristics, 2019 Ada County Ada County State of United (%) Idaho(%) States (%) Total Population 456,849 100.0% 1,717,750 324,697,795 Race and Ethnicity White alone,not hispanic 386,787 84.7% 82.0% 60.7% &ack or African American alone,not hispanic 5,868 1.3% 0.7% 12.3% Native American alone,not hispanic 1,769 0.4°% 1.1% 0.7% Asian alone, not hispanic 11,298 2.5% 1.3% 5.5% Hispanic,or Latino(of any race) 37,469 8.2% 12.5% 18.0°% Gender Male 226,886 50.1% 50.1% 49.2% Female 227,963 49.9% 49.9% 50.8% Age Median age 37.0 - 40.3 38.1 Under 18 years 109,797 24.0% 25.7% 22.6% Over 18 years 347,052 76.0% 74.3% 77.4% 21 years and over 307,855 67.4% 64.9% 67.9°% Over 65 years 63,734 14.0% 15.4% 15.6°% Educational Attainment(Population 25 years and Over) Less than 9th grade 4,306 0.9% 2.2% 3.5% High school graduate(with equivalencies) 68,859 15.1% 17.8% 18.3% Some college,no degree 74,881 16.4°% 16.9% 13.9% Associate's degree 30,613 6.7% 6.4% 5.8% Bachelor's degree 78,620 17.2°% 12.1% 13.4°% Graduate or professional degree 39,984 8.8% 5.8% 8.4% Median Household Income $66,293 - $56,605 $62,843 Source:US Census Bureau,American community Survey 2019 5-Year Estimates 2. Labor Farce Labor Force Employment Unemployed Unemployment Rate December 2021 261,597 257,125 4,472 1.7% December 2020 255,327 244,326 11,001 4.3°% Source:Idaho Department of Labor Idaho Department of Labor,Communications&Research Page 2 of 8 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 135 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County Labor Force And Economic Profile,January 2022 3. Seasonally-Adjusted Unemployment Rate, 2009-Current County —State of Idaho —United States 12% loss s% 6% 4% 2% 0% 404�y � 'b�°y A lb ��°' '0' -4' �4' �° O�OrL�A�O�O}ti O}�Obti O1 41ti4 O`L�"Y4`1�Y41 � 2 Z ti Z ' Z 2 Source:Idaho Department of Labor 4. Seasonally-Adjusted Labor Force and Employment, 2009-Current 300,000 —Labor Force —Employment 250,000 200,000 150,000 100.000 ..... .. .. ......... .... .._.. . .. .. .. 50,000 0 O4� C, ti ti Source:Idaho Department of Labor Idaho Department of Labor,Communications&Research Page 3 of 8 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 136 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County Labor Force And Economic Profile,January 2022 5. Industry Employment and Wages- 2010, 2019 and 2020 2010 2019 2020 Supersector Average Average Average Average Average Average Employment Wages Employment Wages Employment Wages Total Covered Wages 192,164 $40,803 252,899 $51,968 250,383 $56,175 Natural Resources and Mining 842 $36,044 862 $42,942 914 $46,365 Construction 9,739 $44,945 17,181 $52,282 18,362 $55,275 Manufacturing 14,265 $75,866 17,529 $99,638 16,892 $105,683 Trade,Transportation,and 38,083 $36,557 49,248 $47,809 49,321 $51,697 Utilities Information 3,911 $46,406 3,669 $58,009 2,777 $68,182 Financial Activities 10,965 $47,288 15,512 $67,264 16,388 $78,527 Professional and Business 33,450 $40,979 41,737 $57,613 42,858 $61,942 Services Education and Health Services 41,758 $40p437 54,637 $48,718 54,288 $51,207 Leisure and Hospitality 18,827 $14,69i 28,805 $19,481 25,122 $20,149 Other Services 5,450 $24,865 7,549 $33,962 6,982 $35,799 Public Administration 14,859 $48,895 16,163 $59,782 16,472 $61,070 Source:Idaho Department of Labor Idaho Department of Labor,Communications&Research Page 4 of 8 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 137 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County Labor Force And Economic Profile,January 2022 6.Top Employers, 2020 Employer Ownership Range St.Luke's Regional Medical Center Private 1,000+ Micron Technology Private 1,000+ i Meridian School District Local Gov 1,000+ St.Alphonsus Health System Private 1,000+ Boise State University State Gov 1,000+ Boise School District Local Gov 1,000+ Albertsons Private 1,000+ City Of Boise Local Gov 1,000+ Wal-mart Private 1,000+ Ada County Local Gov 1,000+ NOTE:Only employers that have given the Department permission to release employment range data are listed. Source:Idaho Department of Labor 7. Real Per Capita Income, 2009-2020 County —State of Idaho —United States 70,000 5a,000 ------- 50,000 ........:.........:..................:........ .. ...... .. 40,000 :....... ...... 30,000 -- . ...... ........ 20,000 1a,a0a a 2009 2010 2011 2012 2M 2014 2015 2016 2017 20is 2019 2020 Source:U.S.Bureau of Economic Analysis Idaho Department of Labor,Communications&Research Page 5 of 8 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 138 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County Labor Force And Economic Profile,January 2022 8. Labor Force Commuting Patterns, 2019 It is estimated that 184,886 workers lived and worked in Ada County in 2019.Another 80,261 workers were employed in Ada County but lived outside,while 36,331 workers commuted to other counties for work. IUampa Boise City 80,261 36,331 ti 184,88:6 Pdlr_•unlain Hrr 1 Source:US Census Bureau 9.Top 10 Ci+ ns Where People Who Work in Ada County Live, 2019 City of Residence All Jobs Percentage Boise City 98,264 37.1% Meridian 36,481 13.8% Nampa 20,520 7.7% Caldwell 9,470 3.6% Eagle 7,728 2.9% Kuna 7,664 2.9% Garden City 4,972 1.9% Star 3,041 1.1% Mountain Home 1,870 0.7% Middleton 1,511 o.6% Note:'AII Jobs'includes private and public sector jobs.It also includes a count of workers with multiple Jobs.Source:US Census Bureau Idaho Department of Labor,Communications&Research Page 6 of 8 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 139 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County Labor Force And Economic Profile,January 2022 10. Top 10 Cities Where People Who Live in Ada County Work, 2019 City of Employment All Jobs Percentage Boise City 128,086 57.9% Meridian 32,263 U.6% Nampa 11,482 5.2% Eagle 6,499 2.9% Garden City 6,311 2.9% Caldwell 3,857 1.7% Kuna 1,572 0.7% Twin Falls 1,528 0.7% Idaho Falls 929 0.4% Coeur d'Alene 635 0.3% Note:'All Jobs'includes private and public sector jobs.It also includes a count of workers with multiple jobs.Source:US Census Bureau For more Information, Contact: Jan Roeser,Labor Economist, Idaho Department of Labor • 317 W.Main Street,Boise,ID 83735 (208) 332-3570 ext.3539 • ian.roeser@labor.idaho.gov • Labor Market Information website: Imi.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Labor,Communications&Research Page 7 of 8 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 140 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Figure 5.Components of Population Change in the Boise HMA, 2000 Through the Forecast ❑Net Natural Change ■Net Migration 25,000 m 20,000 m c c] 15,000 c 0 R 10,000 r d a° 5,000 n 0 4 o°^ o5P o°� o°� o°�' 0°6 0°� lip°° off' oNZI oNN o^ry o0 oNt" ohs' 040 0NA oNb oNc° secs a� W N, IV fbll �y y'`l ory '1 00ry 5 1 W N' C'r 'h'L V V °.y '`- °.y ,t `� o° o° cP o° °° o° o° o° cP o° oN oN oN o^ oN o^ oN oN Jai G Notes:Net natural change and net migration totals are average annual totals over the time period.The forecast period is from the current date (December 1,2020)to December 1,2021 Sources:U.S.Census Bureau;current to forecast—estimates by the analyst Table 4.Metro-to-Metro Migration Flows in the Boise HMA:2014-2018 Into the HMA Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim,CA 1,768 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro,OR-WA 1,353 Twin Falls,ID 1,196 Pocatello,ID 1,120 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue,WA 1,001 Out of the HMA Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro,OR-WA 1,198 Idaho Falls,ID 1,088 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue,WA 1,068 Twin Falls,ID 973 Provo-Orem,UT 634 Net Migration Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim,CA 1,402 San Diego-Carlsbad,CA 820 Denver-Aurora-Lakewood,CO 713 Riverside-San Bernadino-Ontario,CA 705 San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward,CA 517 Sources:U.S.Census Metro-to-Metro Migration Flows;2014-2018 American Community Survey,5-year data Comprehensive Housing Market Analysis Boise City, Idaho U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development,Office of Policy Development and Research Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 141 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-50 NEEDS AND MARKET ANALYSIS DISCUSSION Are there areas where households with multiple housing problems are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration") Concentration occurs when the area experiences multiple housing problems at a greater rate than the rest of the community. HUD uses four housing problems in the CHAS data to define a housing problem: 1. Housing unit lacks complete kitchen facilities; 2. Housing unit lacks complete plumbing facilities; 3. Household is overcrowded; and 4. Household is cost-burdened. A household is said to have a housing problem if they have one or more of these four problems. In Meridian, owner-occupied housing does not appear to have significant challenges with concentrations of multiple housing problems. However, there was a block area (16001010333)that did show an area where over 10%of renters had two or more housing problems. This area is located north of Fairview Avenue, east of Meridian Road, south of E Ustick, and west of N Eagle Road. Are there any areas in the jurisdiction where racial or ethnic minorities or low-income families are concentrated? (include a definition of"concentration") R ECAP To assist communities in identifying racially/ethnically-concentrated areas of poverty(R/ECAPs), HUD has developed a census tract-based definition of R/ECAPs.The definition involves a racial/ethnic concentration threshold and a poverty test. The racial/ethnic concentration threshold is straightforward: R/ECAPs must have a non-white population of 50 percent or more. Regarding the poverty threshold, HUD defines neighborhoods of extreme poverty as census tracts with 40 percent or more of individuals living at or below the poverty line. HUD supplements this with an alternate criterion because overall poverty levels are substantially lower in many parts of the country. Thus, a neighborhood can be a R/ECAP if it has a poverty rate that exceeds 40%or is three or more times the average tract poverty rate for the metropolitan/micropolitan area, whichever threshold is lower. Meridian has no current nor past R/ECAP areas in mapping provided by HUD Open Data's most recent version, 2/8/2018. Theil Index Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 142 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The Theil index is a statistic used to measure economic inequality. The Theil index measures an entropic "distance"the population is away from the "ideal" egalitarian state of everyone having the same income. The numerical result is in terms of negative entropy so that a higher number indicates more order that is further away from the "ideal" of maximum disorder. Formulating the index to represent negative entropy instead of entropy allows it to be a measure of inequality rather than equality. The Index uses index ranging from 0 to 1 that displays information about racial segregation. Lower index values below.20 suggest less segregation, and higher index values above .40 suggest more segregation. The Theil Index is a measure of how evenly members of racial and ethnic groups are distributed within a region, calculated by comparing the diversity of all sub-regions (Census blocks) to the region as a whole. Patterns of racial segregation can emerge as a result of systemic barriers and opportunities or localized individual preferences. For example, highly segregated areas may indicate discriminatory housing practices or other related barriers. Data used in the calculation of this index were derived from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2010 Decennial Census. HUD CDBG Low-Moderate Income Areas The Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) program requires that each CDBG funded activity must either principally benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight, or meet a community development need having a particular urgency. Most activities funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program are designed to benefit low- and moderate-income (LMI) persons.This benefit may take the form of housing,jobs, and services. Additionally, activities may qualify for CDBG assistance if the activity will benefit all the residents of a primarily residential area where at least 51 percent of the residents are low-and moderate-income persons, i.e. area-benefit(LMA). What are the characteristics of the market in these areas/neighborhoods? Meridian has no current nor past R/ECAP areas in mapping provided by HUD Open Data's most recent version, 2/8/2018. Are there any community assets in these areas/neighborhoods? Meridian does not have any neighborhoods that meet the definition of a R/ECAP.The City continues to work to improve low-to moderate-income neighborhoods with street lighting and park upgrades.There are parks, community activities, and schools scattered throughout the City that are close to the low- moderate-income areas. Are there other strategic opportunities in any of these areas? The City of Meridian works diligently to ensure that all neighborhoods have access to services, parks, and schools. The City continually evaluates where to place resources and how to manage the rapid population growth in the City. There are regional initiatives to improve transportation access, develop new economic development opportunities, and increase the supply of affordable housing. These Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 143 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) discussions involve ensuring the low-and moderate-income neighborhoods are considered and evaluated on how development will impact these areas. ruuaen apnngs Estimated percent of owner-occupied housing units with two or more selected physical or Percent of Owner-Occupied Housing financial conditions,between 2015-2019. Units with Two or More Selected Conditions Source:Census Estimated percent of owner-occupied housing units with two or more selected physical or financial conditions,between 2015-2019.A"selected condition' includes lacking complete plumbing facilities,lacking complete kitchen facilities,having 1.01 or more occupants per room,having selected monthly Year.2015-2019 owner costs as a percentage of household income greater than 30 percent,and having gross rent as a percentage of household income greater than 30 percent_Percentage calculations are suppressed where the denominator of the calculation is less than 10_ Insufficient Data P� 0-02%or less a 1 0.03%- r• y 0.05%- -� 0.95%-2.14% ' 2.15%or greater Shaded by,.Census Traci,2010 NORTH ENt y Garden"City � ..-- llllllll�l�::•:� Meridian � � � `�•;/ Vietnam Vetssans Memorial li ay �■ 1 , EPA% aIV, B. , q ■■fir -�' ■ in him. lffilV' MEN R,N-M SET,! ��A �- POLICY^"A l I J©MapTiler2l OperiStreetMap contributors Owner-occupied housing units with 2 or more selected physical or financial Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 144 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Estimated percent of renter-occupied housing units with two or more selected physical or Percent of nenter-Occupied Housing financial conditions,between 2015-2019. units with Two or Mnre selected Conditions "��� � �—' Sources Census Estimated percent of renter-occupied housing units with two or more selected physical or finanoial conditions,between 201 S2019.A"selected condition" includes lacking complete plumbing facilities,lacking complete kitchen facilities,having 1.01 or more occupants per room,having selected monthly Year.2015-2019 Iowner costs as a percentage of household income greater than 30 percent,and having gross rent as a percentage of household income greater than 30 percent.Percentage calculations are suppressed where the denominator of the calculation is less than 10_ Insufficient Data / - f 0.04%or less 0-05%-0-09% r 1 � 0.10%-3.13% 3.14%-7.10% .� Shaded by:Census Tract,2010 in �mMA V N1, =ME !S NORTH Fil MEMO MeridianPol Vietnam V, r1 . I �y.= a _ — =i1WIN N ' mr�� ME "14 '11�■ _ Boise Airport LE I0MapTiler9 OpenStreetMap conNhutors Renter-occupied housing units with two or more selected physical or financial Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 145 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Racial segregation according to the TheiI Index,2010. Theil Index Source:Census&Policy Map The Theil Index is an index ranging from 0 to 1 that displays information about racial segregation.Lower index values below.20 suggest less segregation Year.2010 and higher index values above 40 suggest more segregation.The Theil Index is a measure of how evenly members of racial and ethnic groups are distributed within a region,calculated by comparing the diversity of all sub-Fegions(Census blocks)to the region as a whole,Patterns of racial _ Insufficient Data segregation can emerge as a result of systemic barriers and opportunities or localized individual preferences.For example,highly segregated areas may he indicative of discriminatory housing practices or other related barriers_Data used in the calculation of this index were derived from the U.S.Census O.TI or less Bureaus 2010 Decennial Census.Please see the data directory for more detailed information about the methodology.Geographies for which nc data 0.12-0.17 were provided or for which the population was less than 10 are represented as having'Insufficient Data' 018 022 t"-'en Tn9s 0-23-0.32 iddle[OD 0.33 or greater Ea� Shaded by.Census Tract,2010 G M � � ■ .�lendwa 1 aP ti ■■�� ■■e� Bnisr Au:Pn�t � tdrla� POLICY ! 3mi O MapTiler O OpenStreetMap contributors Racial segregation according to the Theil Index,2010. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 146 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) CDBG eligibility status as of FY2019. CDBG Eligible Blodcgroups Source-HUD The dark purple areas on the map are block groups that HUD designates as eligible for Community Year.2019 Development Black Grant(CDBG)funding in FY2019 Eligible block groups are those where at least 51% of residents are of law or moderate income.Low1mod persons are those living in households with Insufficient Data income below BD%of the Area Median Income.Additional block groups are eligible if they are inside the boundary of an'exception grantee'and meet a separate threshold of lowimod persons-Light purple Not Eligible block groups are partially eligible,meaning one or more parts of the block group is not eligible.Block groups marked in yellow on the map are ineligible for CDBG funding.Income estimates come from 2011- Eligible 2015 ACS data.Calculations were suppressed in cases where the number of individuals in the area was less than I I-Areas with insufficient data appear as grey in the map.For more information about the Partially Eligible CDBC Program,please see our Data Directory. Shaded by:Block Group,2010 RII ■ J 1 EAGLE ISLAND ~ --r i it�S I ■ ■❑ a ,� Q M nq;4.I ■ M o ■■■ r■rL'! moriai HI CL Dhway � r V Veteran rop ke L-CY'` ` r I i mi I ©MapTiier©OpenStreetMap contributors CDBG Eligible Areas Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 147 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-60 BROADBAND NEEDS OF HOUSING OCCUPIED BY LOW- AND MODERATE- INCOME HOUSEHOLDS - 91.210(A)(4), 91.310(A)(2) Describe the need for broadband wiring and connections for households, including low-and moderate-income households and neighborhoods. Broadband access in communities helps provide economic growth, improved educational opportunities, access to better healthcare, greater employment opportunities, improving public safety, and increased global competitiveness for businesses. The term broadband commonly refers to high-speed Internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access. Broadband includes several high-speed transmission technologies such as digital subscriber line (DSL), cable modem,fiber, wireless, satellite, and broadband over powerlines (BPL). Research among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries shows that a 4 Mbps increase in household broadband speed is associated with a roughly 4 percent increase in household income. Research shows that businesses who begin utilizing broadband increase their employees' labor productivity by an average of 5 percent in the manufacturing sector and 10 percent in the services sector. The current standard for broadband in the U.S. is internet with a 25 Mbps (Megabits per second) download speed. Though Netflix says it needs only 5 Mbps to stream video, the 25 Mbps threshold is intended to satisfy the different needs; high-quality downloads, video communication, and multiple demands of a single household's network. However, many Americans are still unable to access broadband at the speeds necessary to make full use of its benefits. HUD is actively working to bridge the digital divide in low-income communities served by HUD by providing help with the expansion of broadband infrastructure to low- and moderate-income communities. In December 2017, HUD published the final rule, "Narrowing the Digital Divide Through Installation of Broadband Infrastructure in HUD-Funded New Construction and Substantial Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Housing."The final ruling requires installing broadband infrastructure at the time of new construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily rental housing funded or supported by HUD. Additionally, CDBG entitlement communities must analyze the needs of the broadband needs of housing occupied by low-and moderate-income households. 2019 ACS Data on Broadband Generally, Meridian has a wide broadband coverage that is used by almost all residents. The most recent data available for Meridian shows that the community has a small population of residents who do not currently have access to broadband. Unfortunately, 2019 ACS does not provide data for Meridian on specific income populations who lack broadband service. The 2019 ACS 1-Year Estimates (table S2801) data shows the following key data points in Meridian; Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 148 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • 98.3%of the population has one or more types of computing devices • 94.4%of the population has broadband of any type • 85.7% has cellular data The populations that may need broadband assistance in Meridian include the following groups; • 8.7% of has cellular data with no other internet access • 5.6%without internet subscription • 1.7%with no computer Describe the need for increased competition by having more than one broadband Internet service provider serve the jurisdiction. Research available from BroadbanclNow for Meridian shows that broadband internet is widely available throughout the City and residents have various choices for residential broadband service. Data shows that Meridian does not have an immediate need for additional increased competition for broadband internet service. Internet Access in Meridian, Idaho FCC data shows two primary broadband service options in Meridian — coaxial cable (97.15%coverage) and DSL(close to one hundred percent coverage). Cable broadband is usually delivered through TV corporations using pre-existing copper coaxial TV wires mounted on telephone poles or buried in the street. DSL Internet, similarly, is sent via twisted copper phone wires. Most Meridian street addresses can access both cable service and DSL from two or more Internet companies. Meridian residents generally have two or more ISPs at a given address.The mapping tool on this page illustrates how competition changes in different parts of the city. Coverage from Viasat Internet and HughesNet, in general, will overlap. As you might predict, the decision between Viasat and HughesNet is common in Meridian. Besides the Internet options listed above, CenturyLink is a third choice for coverage in virtually one hundred percent of the Meridian area. Wireless providers such as Verizon and satellite companies such as are sometimes a good choice, but the main wired options usually offer a better deal so far as speed and pricing. • There are 21 internet providers in Meridian with 11 of those offering residential service. • Meridian is the 4th most connected city in Idaho ahead of Boise, Garden City, Nampa, Star, and Middleton. BroodbandNow Indicators of Broadband Need Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 149 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The Indicators of Broadband Need map was created by the United States Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). The map uses several different data sources to show information on broadband availability within the United States. Layers in this map were created using data sourced from the American Community Survey collected by the U.S. Census, Measurement Lab (M-Lab), Ookla, Microsoft and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Meridian does not currently show any areas of need on the Indicators of Broadband Need Map beyond very small parcels of land that are largely undeveloped. BroadbandUSA Community Report BroadbandUSA Community Reports is generated at a county level and describes the broadband and socio-economic metrics Meridian, Idaho. Data sources include the U.S. Census American Community Survey, Ookla, Measurement Lab (M-Lab),the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Esri Business Analyst. The Broadband USA Community Reports were created by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) in the U.S. Department of Commerce. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 150 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NBAM Broadband Availability Report-County 2021 09 16001 Prepared by Esri Ada County .�I�111FI��i pp�^I BroadbandUSA Community Report BroadbandUSA Ada County,Idaho (FIPS 16001) SpeedsFCC Form 477 Terrestrial Download Speed(Mbps) J,,I-Der 2020 201 s.201 v FCC —Ookla =—M-Lab 5,000 5,000 t= At Maz Advertised Max Advertised Upload Download(Ml (Mbps) 60 456,849 $66,293 0 50 10 Total Population Median Household Median Age 40 ncome Median Advertised Median Advertised Downloadp(M/bps) Upload{Mbps) 20 0.5/0 5.2% HOUSEHOLD INTERNET CONNECTION Pop.%below 25/3 Pop.%Below 100/20 Median Upload Speed(Mlops) Broadband Provlders Transm ss —FCC —ookla —M-Lab TechnoloniSpeed Test Results es 173,353 84% 12% 7% Total Households Wth Broadband of No Internet Access Householdsthat !ul-Dec 2020 Any Type Have No Computer, 6p 17 Smarphone,or 12 O Tablet Ookla Median Ookla Median B Download(Mbps) Upload(Mbps) 4 20,544 Internet Cost Number of Ookla Devices 32 5 $51 .00 0 Jul-oat 2020 M-Lab Median M-Lab Median Average Mlnlmum Monthly Speed data from FCC Form Download(Mbps) Upload(Mbps) 477,Ookla,and M-Lab speed tests compare fixed broadband speeds only. esri ••. -_�.••= Source:2.015201.9,American.Communiry.$urvey 5year(AGS),2017202Q FCC.W.tm 477,2017-20210QhIa,Zo172o1a.6ureaaaf ubor sta0s4a[onsvmer ezpanditvre5vrveys,eroadbanallow,Muh 02022 Esri Page 1 of 2 April 11,2022 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 151 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) NBAM Broadband Availability Report-County 2021 09 16001 Prepared by Esri Ada County .1I111 pp��^^ BroadbandUSA Community Report 1FI��i Broaft ndUSA Ada County,Idaho (FIPS 16001) COMMUNITY •• Race&Fthricity other Facts 2021® r 015.2019 2015-2019 American Indian Pacific Islands Asian // Other p/ Two or Mo. +� No High 35/o /' l 1% 4% School ! CA Hispanic Households llnemplayed Diploma q C Some G Below Poverty Population 20�O College 41 /o Level High Higher School Education $27U 800 Gradeace LL aOV White Median Home 2015-20.,, O Furnaiu 0 Male 2021 Index of 100 indicates the national average Grad/Prof 2015-2019 118 105 e Colle I •Female •Male 9 2027 Housing 2027 Mortgage Affo�ryd�yability and Bcs asi Gracie 9-12 16,000 --- Grade5-8 12,000 _________ -... 99 103 Grade 1A 8,000 2021 Rent 2021 Food Dwellings Kindergarten '�, 4,000 Presehool ''' ° 103 104 ty yQ ♦k ,v1 ,�Q ,10 ,b1 '1-p.1Q �},bQ k pQ yp yQ b1 bb �b bQ �p�Q bd y. 0 8,000 caQ .�O 55'�0 ,yti,yti,yo'.5Y t. bS yo'h�"b� b1'b�' b1 �a'1'40' `D 2023 Health 2021 J Care Transportation 02022 Esri Page 2 of 2 April 11,2022 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 152 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Meridian,ID,USA X Q. Show search results for Merid an,L.. .'-------------------- Vir r'• - 2 "k �t Esd,Di ifa{Globe,GeoE e,Earthstar Geo ra hits,CNES/Airbus DS,USDA,... Indicators of Broadband Need Map Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 153 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) MA-65 HAZARD MITIGATION - 91.210(A)(5), 91.310(A)(3) Describe the jurisdiction's increased natural hazard risks associated with climate change. Idaho's climate is changing. Over the past century, most of the state has warmed one to two degrees (F). Snowpack is melting earlier in the year, and the flow of meltwater into streams during summer is declining. In the coming decades, streams will be warmer, populations of several fish species may decline, wildfires may be more common, deserts may expand, and water may be less available for irrigation. Our climate is changing because the earth is warming. People have increased the amount of carbon dioxide in the air by 40 percent since the late 1700s. Other heat-trapping greenhouse gases are also increasing.These gases have warmed the surface and lower atmosphere of our planet about one degree during the last 50 years. Evaporation increases as the atmosphere warms, which increases humidity, average rainfall, and the frequency of heavy rainstorms in many places—but contributes to drought in others. Greenhouse gases are also changing the world's oceans and ice cover. Carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid, so the oceans are becoming more acidic.The surface of the ocean has warmed about one degree during the last 80 years. Warming is causing snow to melt earlier in spring. Drought and Wildfires Climate change can increase the frequency and severity of fires that burn forests, grasslands, and desert vegetation. On average, nearly 1 percent of the land in Idaho has burned per year since 1984, making it the most heavily burned state in the nation. Changing the climate is likely to more than double the area in the Northwest burned by forest fires during an average year by the end of the 21st century. Although drier soils alone increase the risk of wildfire, many other factors also contribute. Higher temperatures and a lack of water can also make trees more susceptible to pests and disease, and trees damaged or killed burn more readily than living trees. Changing the climate is likely to increase the area of pine forests in the Northwest infested with mountain pine beetles over the next few decades. Pine beetles and wildfires are each likely to decrease timber harvests. Increasing wildfires also threaten homes and pollute the air. The combination of more fires and drier conditions may expand deserts and otherwise change the landscape in southern Idaho. Many plants and animals living in arid lands are already near the limits of what they can tolerate. Higher temperatures and a drier climate would generally extend the geographic range of the Great Basin desert. In some cases, native vegetation may persist and delay or prevent expansion of the desert. In other cases, fires or livestock grazing may accelerate the conversion of grassland to desert in response to changing climate. For similar reasons, some forests may change to desert or grassland. Agriculture Climate change may also pose challenges for livestock and crops. Hot weather causes cows to eat less, grow more slowly, and produce less milk; and in extreme cases it may threaten their health. Higher Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 154 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) temperatures might also decrease potato yields and potato quality in the Northwest. Some farms may be harmed if more hot days reduce crop yields, or if the decline in summer streamflow reduces the water available for irrigation. Other farms may benefit from a longer growing season and the fertilizing effect of carbon dioxide. Health and Vulnerable People Climate change is likely to amplify some threats to health in Idaho. Certain people are especially vulnerable, including children, the elderly, the sick, and the poor. "What Climate Change Means for Idaho,"United States Environmental Protection Agency, August 2016, EPA 430-F-16-014 Describe the vulnerability to these risks of housing occupied by low-and moderate-income households based on an analysis of data,findings, and methods. Community Resilience Estimates(CRE)- US Census Community resilience is the capacity of individuals and households to absorb, endure, and recover from the health, social, and economic impacts of a disaster such as a hurricane or pandemic. When disasters occur, recovery depends on the community's ability to withstand the effects of the event. To facilitate disaster preparedness, the Census Bureau has developed new small area estimates, identifying communities where resources and information may effectively mitigate the impact of disasters. Variation in individual and household characteristics are determining factors in the differential impact of a disaster. Some groups are less likely to have the capacity and resources to overcome the obstacles presented during a hazardous event. Resilience estimates can aid stakeholders and public health officials in modeling these differential impacts and developing plans to reduce a disaster's potential effects. Individual and household characteristics from the 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) were modeled in combination with data from to Population Estimates Program to create the CRE. Data is currently available at a county level. Risk factors from the 2019 ACS include: • Income to Poverty Ratio • Single or Zero Caregiver Household • Crowding • Communication Barrier • Households without Full-time, Year-round Employment • Disability • No Health Insurance • Age 65+ • No Vehicle Access • No Broadband Internet Access Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 155 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Ada County- Population 472,400 • 42.9%of residents with 0 risk factors-202,600 residents • 41.8%of residents with 1-2 risk factors- 197,400 residents • 15.3%with 3+ risk factors-72,400 Residents The following data sets from the US Census "COVID Impact Planning Report-Ada County" show disaster recovery figures for Ada County that are relevant beyond the scope of COVID and apply to all disaster recovery response for vulnerable populations. COUNTY COVID-19 IMPACT PLANNING REPORT off TWX United States 456,849 173,353 2.58 37.0 84.8% Census Bureau BUSINESSES OCCUPATION BY SEX r_ POPULATION 65 AND OLDER 14,788 214,169 $11,026,789 $1,132,346 41,464 $2,010,986 POVERTY �1 19,240 11,919 AT-RISK POPULATION 35,181 17,373 6,444 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 156 OMB Control No:2S06-0117(exp.09/30/2021) COVID-19 Impact Planning Report-County 16001 Prepared by Esri Ada COUNTY COVID-19 IMPACT PLANNING REPORT Ada,Idaho(PIPS 16001) 6yeak Enylh......we A —1 1.314 e62 1x.932 456,849 173,353 2.58 37.0 84.8% EnplEshleasrhan'verywelE" 62, 4162 405 5494 T9ta1 Population Total Households Average Household Size Median Age Internet Al H— POPULATION AND POVERTY STATUS Total SCHOOL ENROLLMENT(AGE 3 AND OVERT Eny6sh leas 4tar'very well' 75 1.— 411 2356 population for whom Y ady status in 0elermi.ed 447.267 me to Poverty Ratio<0.50 21,980 s..,k engElkh ve,yw4k' 4s4 I.— Ue a,as9 In—ro R-eny Rmio 0,5D-0.99 26,533 20,000 E�y6sh less d,a,'very well' 2'R 2.202 513 3,%7 .come t.Poverty Ratio 1.001.24 12,04d, In mero Poverty RaRo 1,25.1 49 14,987 n mem P.vedy Kati.1,50-1.84 24,2a6 10,0D0 5oeak Lw9Fiah-.eryw.e- 076 1,25s v0 2.325 meld Po.erly Ratio 1.851,97 12,802 E.g Lsk la:.rhaw'y»ry well' 172 1.571 73 t816 Income to Poverty Ratio 2.DD+ 334,635 0 HISPANIC ORIGIN AND RACE POVERTY 1 All —eholds 19,240 154,113 113,353 Hiapavc es le4rw iaf enY real Marriwd-G-plafamilyh .evhdds 3260 als'l a8,356 Not HBpan�m1a11rm 01her Famdtve HhldswlM.I.Householder 918 6,323 31,07E POPULATION WITH NO HEALTH INSURANCE BYAGE Olhar Familios Hhlds wYFemak Hp—holder 3,202 11,366 44.318 iCiwliaw Nonlnantmiowalixed Prpe1mi..1 Whueelone Nanfamily Hhu w/Male Householder 4,778 24."S 20,826 16.000 &nckw Alriwr,Pmnican elww Nonfamily Hhlds w/Female HOtsuhIlde, 7,182 27"0 34,462 American lnd'ran and Alxka Nanva alma e -e• O 12'000 Asian alone population De nytylpereguaro FnJ 1677 8,000 Nawve llawanan and Orhar pacific lalander alone I'. Populafi.nin 0ependern Age fonder l8 a.d 65+1 173.531 Pop.Iafion 65+Living in Group Quarters 1,095 4,000 W1. lwvo•Morw e•�n Average HouaehOld Size of Owner-Ocauplad Unit 260 zoge.. a.ep.a Average H-111,old5i—fRenter-0—pied Unit 2.30 0 0.18 19-34 35.64 65+ �esri 3..rre:Ge0w4Plapmm3 ,wo� 02022 Esri Page 2 of 2 Apd111,2022 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 157 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) HAZARD VULNERABILITY&RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL HAZARD VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT TOOL COMMUNITY HAZARD EVENTS SEVERITY= MAGNITUDE—MITIGATION PROBABILITY HUMAN PROPERTY BUSINESS PREPARED- LOCAL EXTERNAL ADJUSTED RISK EVENT IMPACT IMPACT IMPACT NESS RESPONSE RESPONSE Likelihood fhis Possibility cf Phyeicarioasea Alarming 8 7i reder Stafe will occur death­Jwy anddamagea Economic Impact Exercising effectivnass, stah'andsapph- Refalwffyeal' esouces o=roA o=WA 0=N/A O=WA o=WA 0=1Y/A o=WA 1=L_ I-Low 1=1.— f=L_ 1=Hgh 1=Hqh i=High scoR> 2=Maderefe 2 Maderete 2=Madarete 2=Moderate 2=ar d� le 2=M dents 2=Moderate 0-400% 3-Hgh 3+Hgh 3-H4h 3-High 3-Lowwnene 3-Low w none 3-Lowwnare Weather 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 88% .... .................. .......... .,,... ..,....., .. .,....,,....,..... Structural Fire 3 3 3 2 1 1 2 75% ...................._...., .....,..._ .__"-„ ..,.. ........---.._.........._. ...,..._,_„_...,_...,_..., ..._....................._._.._..,.__,.,, .,I.,.,..... .. ....... .,.............. Hazmat 3 3 2 2 1 1 2 69/ ........ .... ............ 3..... .,.,.., .. ,_ .,_..,. _.,.... ................._..._ .... ., .,�........ .......... 3 .. 3 Z 2 ..,. 58/c Wildfire 3 2 3 1 1 1 56/ ..................... .. ., ...._..._....._.........._. _. ._,,,._ „ ..._......... .,.._......., .,........,....... Flood 2 2 3 2 2 2 - 54/ ..................... __,..._,._.., .. _ ...._.._._................._. ........... _..,__-,.,_..., ..,....................................._ -_...,,...,_.,. _.. ........................ ....._.... ._.__,....... Drought 2 0 0 2 3 3 3 46% .... ...... ....._...__" ........... ... ..._.... ....................................... ... _.. ....... ........................._.. Heakh 2 3 0 2 2 2 2 46% .....Utility Failure...................�._�..�..�..�.2............,_...__....1_._._............._......1�...,.........�..�......�.�.�..2.�.�....... ...............2...................................�2�.._....,.. .2......_............._........._...42�/�.............. Transportahon 2 3 1 Nuclear War...................................�..,....��...���. �.�............V........._......._ ..... 3 3 .._...3 3 3 ^_ 35`/ ..................._......., ...._._,._., .. _. .....,....., ...... .__.___.,_....... .. .. ............ .,.,.......,... Dam Failure 1 3 3 Earthquake>7 1 3 3 3 2 -. 31% Landslide 1 2 2 1 2 1 23% ...................... ........... .. _,.....,..,,.. ..........__..._... ...._...__.....-.,_�....._,..,. ....,...,.., _.., ....... .........,, Volcano 1 1 1 1 3 2 _ 2114 Mormon Crickets 1 0 0 1 3 2 2 17% AVERAGESCORE 1.86 2,19 1.94 1.94 2100 1.88 2.00 Threat increases with percentage RISK = PROBABILITY*SEVERITY 0.41 0.63 0.66 Ada County Hazard Vulnerability Analysis March 2010 114 Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Ada County Emergency Management and Community Resilience(EMCR) Effective November 1, 2004, a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required for participation in its Hazard Mitigation programs. To ensure that the latest information and analysis is contained in the plan it must be updated every five years. Mitigation is the cornerstone of emergency management. It's the continuing effort to lessen the impact disasters have on people and property. Mitigation is defined as "sustained action that reduces or eliminates long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards and their effects." In an effort coordinated by Ada County Emergency Management&Community Resilience(EMCR), local governments and districts completed the 2017 update of the Ada County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The update included information on: • The seven potential natural hazards of Ada County and dam failure • Risk assessments, that include computer modeling, to describe potential losses from these hazards • A set of goals, objectives and actions that will guide future mitigation activities within the county Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 158 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • A system for implementing and monitoring the plan in the future • This plan update included new modeling of the hazards based on the most recent data available. The plan is composed of two volumes.Volume One examines potential disasters and mitigation on a county-wide basis, and identifies desired actions that could reduce risk for the area as a whole. Volume Two is composed of individual annexes for each of the planning partners (local jurisdictions and taxing districts)that are participating in the process.These annexes address specific mitigation actions that each partner has identified as possible methodologies to reduce risk in their area. The Ada County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update process included the following: • Strategically located and planned mitigation projects that prioritized the protection of people, structures, infrastructure and unique ecosystems that contribute to our way of life and the sustainability of the local economy. • Involved the maximum number of planning partners (local governments) that wish to participate in the process. • Ensured that the goals, objectives, identified hazards and mitigation strategies coincided with those documented in the most current State of Idaho All Hazards Mitigation Plan. • Enhanced the risk assessment and analysis of the current plan using the most up to date geographic data and modeling tools available. • Created outreach and public education opportunities to display and discuss risk assessment/analysis with the people of Ada County. • Met or exceeded all the requirements of a FEMA All Hazards Mitigation Plan as the center point of the community's participation in FEMA Hazard Mitigation programs. Ada County Emergency Management is currently in the process of planning the 2022 EMCR. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 159 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) STRATEGIC PLAN SP-05 OVERVIEW Strategic Plan Overview The Strategic Plan serves as a planning document that outlines the anticipated resources over the course of 5-years from CDBG entitlement funding, program income, and other sources. Additionally, a series of goals is described, illuminating how the City will prioritize available financial resources, geographic priorities, and expected outcomes. Priorities and goals were determined through analysis of multiple data sources: • Comprehensive community surveys and meetings • Interview and consultation with area stakeholders • Staff recommendations • Results of previous monitoring of subrecipients • HUD Annual Homeless Assessment Report (2020) • HUD Worst Case Housing Needs (2019) • Policy Map, Community Profile (2021) • HUD Community Resiliency Kit (2021) • Community Housing Assessment Strategy(CHAS) data • American Housing Survey(AHS) data • American Community Survey (ACS) 2013-2017 5-Year Estimates Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 160 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-10 GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITIES — 91.215 (A)(1) Geographic Area TABLE 47 - GEOGRAPHIC PRIORITY AREAS 1 Area Name: Meridian Citywide Area Type: City of Meridian Other Target Area Description: City of Meridian HUD Approval Date: %of Low/Mod: Revital Type: Other Revital Description: Identify the neighborhood boundaries for this target area. Include specific housing and commercial characteristics of this target area. How did your consultation and citizen participation process help you to identify this neighborhood as a target area? Identify the needs in this target area. What are the opportunities for improvement in this target area? Are there barriers to improvement in this target area? General Allocation Priorities Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for HOPWA) The City did not identify a geographic target area as a basis for funding allocation priorities. Goals are not limited to a specific area within Meridian. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 161 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-25 PRIORITY NEEDS - 91.215(A)(2) Priority Needs TABLE 48— PRIORITY NEEDS SUMMARY 1 Priority Need Name Provide Decent Housing Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected City of Meridian Associated Goals Housing Program Administration Description Provide Decent Housing A decent place to live removes the barriers to opportunity, success, and health that have been part of a family's life for years, if not generations. Creating safe and decent places to live can have incredibly positive effects on a family's health, on the study habits of students, and a neighborhood's overall attractiveness and stability. Decent housing includes a Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 162 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) spectrum of solutions: new construction, repair, and renovation, housing finance, infrastructure development, secure land tenure, among others. Basis for Relative Priority Providing people with a range of housing choices has many positive aspects—both for the community in general and for individual families. As individuals and families move from one stage of life to the next,various housing types enable them to live in a place that suits their needs while allowing them to reside in the same community, keeping those ties and staying close to family members if they desire. 2 Priority Need Name Create a Suitable Living Environment Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families Victims of Domestic Violence Geographic Areas Affected City of Meridian Associated Goals Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Public Services Housing Program Administration Description Create a Suitable Living Environment Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 163 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) A good living environment is essential for good quality of life. A functional and sound living environment allows different people to lead their daily lives and fulfill their basic needs: living, services, working, recreation, hobbies, and rest and privacy. Basis for Relative Priority Jobs, family income,transportation costs, and housing are intricately connected. Research has shown that stable families, communities, and housing positively impact economic vitality. Providing opportunities for workers to live in the city where they work has a positive effect on in- commuting and reducing transportation costs. 3 Priority Need Name Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons Priority Level High Population Extremely Low Low Moderate Middle Large Families Families with Children Elderly Public Housing Residents Chronic Homelessness Individuals Families with Children Mentally III Chronic Substance Abuse veterans Persons with HIV/AIDS Victims of Domestic Violence Unaccompanied Youth Elderly Frail Elderly Persons with Mental Disabilities Persons with Physical Disabilities Persons with Developmental Disabilities Persons with Alcohol or Other Addictions Persons with HIV/AIDS and their Families Victims of Domestic Violence Non-housing Community Development Geographic Areas Affected City of Meridian Associated Goals Public Services Program Administration Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 164 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Description Expanding opportunities to low- and moderate-income persons helps to foster local economic development, neighborhood improvement, and individual self-sufficiency. Basis for Relative Priority Expanding opportunities for low-and moderate-income residents helps residents become financially stable and remain in safe and stable housing. Narrative (Optional) The City of Meridian seeks to encourage the viable community development of the community by promoting integrated approaches that provide decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expand economic opportunities for low-and moderate-income persons. The primary means towards this end is the development of partnerships among all levels of government and the private sector, including for- profit and non-profit organizations. Housing and community development are not viewed as separate programs but rather as the various elements that make up a comprehensive vision of community development. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 165 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-30 INFLUENCE OF MARKET CONDITIONS — 91.215 (B) Influence of Market Conditions Affordable Housing Market Characteristics that will influence Type the use of funds available for housing type Tenant Based Rental The City of Meridian acknowledges the high need for decent, affordable Assistance (TBRA) housing within the city. The City does not receive a HOME allocation and does not have a TBRA program. TBRA for Non- The City of Meridian acknowledges the high need for decent, affordable Homeless Special housing within the city. The City does not receive a HOME allocation and Needs does not have a TBRA program. New Unit The City continues to help support the production of new homeowner Production housing and rental housing in Meridian. The City's population continues to grow and the demand for affordable housing is nearly insatiable. The City helps to support the production of new residential housing and multifamily construction. Rehabilitation The City is committed to ensuring that the existing housing stock is safe and livable for low-to moderate-income residents. The City has a small percentage of housing stock that is over 30 years old and in need of repairs to maintain health and safety. Acquisition, The City utilizes strategic acquisitions to help support LIHTC affordable including housing projects in the City. preservation TABLE 49 — INFLUENCE OF MARKET CONDITIONS Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 166 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-35 Anticipated Resources - 91.215(a)(4), 91.220(c)(1,2) Introduction The City of Meridian prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low-and moderate-income residents by increasing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. The City of Meridian follows HUD guidelines and limits public services to no more than 15%and administration to 20%of the annual entitlement. Anticipated Resources Program Source of Uses of Funds Expected Amount Available Year 1 Expected Narrative Description Funds Annual Program Prior Year Total: Amount Allocation: Income: Resources: $ Available $ $ $ Remainder of ConPlan CDBG public- Acquisition The City anticipates receiving federal Admin and $517,466 in annual entitlement from Planning FY2022 - FY2026 for a total of Economic $2,069,864. Development Housing Public Improvements Public Services 517,466 1 0 1 0 1 517,466 2,069,864 TABLE 50 - ANTICIPATED RESOURCES 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 currently participate or receive funding from any additional HUD programs, including HOME, HOPWA, or ESG. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 167 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The projects outlined in the Strategic Plan, which are implemented by outside agencies, are anticipated to use CDBG funding to leverage their initial financial resources. • Affordable housing supply projects are expected to leverage other local, state, federal, and/or private funds. • Subrecipients must report on match support for projects. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Meridian will continue to improve the livability of low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and buildings. Projects centered around ADA upgrades and improvements will help residents with mobility challenges better access the neighborhoods, public transportation, and outdoor recreation. The buildout of the public infrastructure improves low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. The City will support multi-modal paths, park upgrades, and public infrastructure improvements in low-to moderate-income areas. Discussion The City expects partners to leverage CDBG funding to the fullest extent possible to implement robust programs that will help further the needs of area residents. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 168 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-40 Institutional Delivery Structure —91.215(k) Explain the institutional structure through which the jurisdiction will carry out its consolidated plan including private industry, non-profit organizations, and public institutions. Responsible Entity Responsible Entity Type Role Geographic Area Served MERIDIAN Economic Jurisdiction Development Homelessness Non-homeless special needs Ownership Planning Public Housing Rental neighborhood improvements public facilities public services TABLE 51 - INSTITUTIONAL DELIVERY STRUCTURE Assess of Strengths and Gaps in the Institutional Delivery System Meridian has various service providers who provide targeted assistance and mainstream services, such as health, mental health, and employment services to homeless persons and persons with HIV. Area non-profits help provide public service activities that improve the lives of low- and moderate-income residents.The City is administering HUD CDBG programs both internally and working with external partners. The City has a strong working relationship with the Continuum of Care and Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). Availability of services targeted to homeless persons and persons with HIV and mainstream services Homelessness Prevention Available in the Targeted to Targeted to People Services Community Homeless with HIV Homelessness Prevention Services Counseling/Advocacy X X Legal Assistance X X Mortgage Assistance X Rental Assistance X X Utilities Assistance X X Street Outreach Services Law Enforcement X X Mobile Clinics Other Street Outreach Services X Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 169 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Supportive Services Alcohol & Drug Abuse X X Child Care X Education X Employment and Employment Training X X Healthcare X X HIV/AIDS X X X Life Skills X Mental Health Counseling X Transportation X Other TABLE 52 - HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES SUMMARY Describe how the service delivery system including, but not limited to,the services listed above meet the needs of homeless persons (particularly chronically homeless individuals and families, families with children,veterans and their families, and unaccompanied youth) There are health services available to persons living with HIV through several health providers. Allies Linked for the Prevention of HIV and AIDS(ALPHA)- located in Boise ALPHA provides HUD vouchers for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. HOPWA is the only Federal program dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS. ALPHA also has a food pantry, needle/syringe exchange, and sexual health testing. Planned Parenthood-Meridian Health Center Planned Parenthood in Meridian provides HIV services in the community. HIV counseling referral services are available. Counseling and confidential (private) testing for HIV are provided by trained staff. • HIV testing • HIV education • HIV referrals • HIV prevention with PrEP Idaho State University/Meridian-HIV Education Program Through a partnership with the University of Washington/Northwest AIDS Education and Training Center (NW-AETC), Idaho State University provides statewide HIV and AIDS medical training. Physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other providers are offered state-of-the-art, high-quality education in the areas of acute diagnosis and treatment of HIV and AIDS. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 170 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Grant funding provides education to advance the HIV and AIDS knowledge base of rural practitioners in the areas of: risk assessment, diagnosis of primary infection, rapid testing, medication management, and appropriate referral to specialty clinics. Preceptorship opportunities in high-volume, northwest HIV clinics are also available. Community-based needs assessments are conducted to customize training and build capacity in every district of Idaho. Additionally, an online "HIV and AIDS 101" course is now available to health science students, providers new to HIV care, or anyone generally interested in increasing their knowledge base. Describe the strengths and gaps of the service delivery system for special needs population and persons experiencing homelessness, including, but not limited to, the services listed above Meridian has an excellent variety of services available to all community members;these are especially beneficial to the populations targeted in the CDBG program, special needs residents, and persons experiencing homelessness. The largest gap is in emergency homeless shelter beds, domestic violence shelter beds, and permanent supportive housing. Meridian residents experiencing homelessness connect to shelter beds in neighboring communities. Provide a summary of the strategy for overcoming gaps in the institutional structure and service delivery system for carrying out a strategy to address priority needs To overcome gaps in the system, the City will continue to provide opportunities for public, private, and governmental organizations to come together to share information, advocate for issues of concern, leverage resources to make projects happen, and address barriers associated with implementing activities, and coordinate efforts. Funding gaps will exist. The City will continue to search for additional funding, leverage resources, and efficiently administer programs. Likewise, increased coordination between and among providers can also lead to more efficient program management. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 171 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-45 Goals Summary—91.215(a)(4) Goals Summary Information Sort Goal Name Start End Category Geographic Needs Addressed Funding Goal Outcome Indicator Order Year Year Area 1 Public Facilities 2022 2026 Non-Housing Community Meridian Create a Suitable CDBG: Public Facility or and Development Citywide Living Environment $987,115 Infrastructure Activities Infrastructure other than Low/Moderate Improvements Income Housing Benefit: 2000 Persons Assisted 3 Public Services 2022 2026 Homeless Meridian Create a Suitable CDBG: Public service activities other Non-Homeless Special Citywide Living Environment $388,100 than Low/Moderate Income Needs Expand Housing Benefit: Non-Housing Community Opportunities for 165 Persons Assisted Development LMI Persons Homelessness Prevention: 90 Persons Assisted 4 Housing 2022 2026 Affordable Housing Meridian Provide Decent CDBG: Rental units constructed: Citywide Housing $987,115 4 Household Housing Unit Create a Suitable Living Environment Rental units rehabilitated: 20 Household Housing Unit Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 2 Households Assisted 5 Program 2022 2026 Affordable Housing Meridian Provide Decent CDBG: Other: Administration Public Housing Citywide Housing $225,000 1 Other Homeless Create a Suitable Non-Homeless Special Living Environment Needs Expand Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 172 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Non-Housing Community Opportunities for Development LMI Persons TABLE 53 -GOALS SUMMARY Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 173 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Goal Public Facilities and Improvements are publicly-owned facilities and infrastructure such as streets, playgrounds, Description underground utilities, and buildings owned by non-profits open to the general public. Safe and accessible infrastructure is essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. In general, public facilities and public improvements are interpreted to include all facilities and improvements that are publicly owned or owned by a nonprofit and open to the general public.Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and installation of public facilities and improvements are eligible activities. Meridian's goal to improve and expand public facilities may include, but is not limited to: • ADA Improvements • Senior Centers • Homeless and Domestic Violence Facilities • Neighborhood Facilities • Health Facilities 3 Goal Name Public Services Goal Public services are an integral part of a comprehensive community development strategy. Public Service activities provide Description for a wide range of activities that address needs in the community provided for the target population. Public services can strengthen communities by addressing the needs of specific populations.They can address a range of individual needs and increase CDBG dollars' impact by complementing other activities. The City of Meridian may allocate up to 15%of CDBG funds to public services programs that provide supportive services to low-to moderate-income persons or prevent homelessness. In general, these services are provided by local non-profit partners.This funding is capped at 15%of the CDBG entitlement plus program income. Meridian's goal to improve and provide public services may include, but is not limited to: • Employment services Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 174 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Crime prevention and public safety • Child care • Health services • Substance use services • Fair housing counseling • Education programs • Energy conservation • Services for homeless persons • Services for seniors • Welfare services(excluding income payments) • Down payment assistance • Recreational services 4 Goal Name Housing Goal The City prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low-and moderate- Description income residents by increasing access to decent housing and creating a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for LMI persons. Meridian is committed to improving and expanding access to safe and affordable housing for low-and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Affordable and safe housing helps to provide financial stability, reduces the chances of a person becoming homeless, and promotes housing sustainability. Meridian's projects to improve housing sustainability may include, but are not limited to: • Homeownership Assistance • Rehabilitation (single-unit residential and/or multi-family residential) • Energy efficiency improvements • Acquisition • The administrative cost for rehabilitation activities Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 175 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Lead-based paint testing/abatement • Housing counseling 5 Goal Name Program Administration Goal General Administrative funds will pay reasonable program administrative costs and carrying charges related to the planning Description and execution of community development activities.Administering federal funds and ensuring compliance is critical for utilizing Federal resources. Meridian is committed to using CDBG entitlement funding for administration to help to continue growing a community development program that is efficient, effective, and resourceful. Meridian may have administration projects that include, but are not limited to: • General management, oversight, and coordination • Providing local officials and citizens with information about the CDBG program • Preparing budgets and schedules • Preparing reports and other HUD-required documents • Program planning • Public Information • Monitoring program activities • Fair Housing activities • Indirect costs • Submission of applications for Federal programs Estimate the number of extremely low-income, low-income, and moderate-income families to whom the jurisdiction will provide affordable housing as defined by HOME 91.315(b)(2) Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 176 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-50 PUBLIC HOUSING ACCESSIBILITY AND INVOLVEMENT — 91.215(C) Need to Increase the Number of Accessible Units (if Required by a Section 504 Voluntary Compliance Agreement) The Ada County Housing Authority(ACHA)does not have any public housing units in Meridian. Information is provided to give a greater context into the services that the public housing agency may be able to provide to Meridian's Housing Choice Vouchers holders who decide to move into a public housing unit in Boise. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any housing that receives federal assistance, including public housing. PHAs are required to assess the needs of current tenants and applicants on its waiting list for accessible units and the extent to which the needs have not been met. According to ACHA, as of April 2022, 30% of applicants on the Public Housing waiting list reported being elderly, and 82.5% reported having a disability. In the event a tenant or applicant does require an accessibility modification or accommodation, the housing authorities provides the assistance necessary to ensure that the tenant or applicant maintains a safe and healthy living environment. There are 564 households on the Public Housing and Section 8 New Construction waiting lists. These high-rise buildings are designated for the elderly and/or disabled. Waiting lists are maintained by date and time of application only, and ACHA does not track the number of applicants needing an accessible unit. Twenty-one (21) of the housing authority-owned units are accessible—6/93 at Capitol Plaza, 4/67 at Franklin Plaza, 10/80 at Shoreline Plaza, and 1/10 at our scattered site properties. When an elderly or disabled applicant reaches the top of the waiting list, a resident in an accessible unit is transferred to a non-accessible unit and the applicant needing the features of the accessible unit is moved in. Activities to Increase Resident Involvements ACHA works closely with its residents and resident boards to provide high quality living such as: • Work with local service providers and link participants to supportive services • Coordinate and oversee the delivery of services, ensuring services are provided on a regular, ongoing, and satisfactory basis. • Coordinate and sponsor educational events, which may include topics relating to health care, health care benefits, wellness programs for seniors, life skills training, computer skills, pet care, community safety, debt reduction, etc. Is the public housing agency designated as troubled under 24 CFR part 902? No Plan to remove the 'troubled' designation ACHA is not designated as troubled. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 177 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-55 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING — 91.215(H) Barriers to Affordable Housing Although federal policies play an important role in influencing the availability of affordable housing the supply of affordable housing depends less on federal policies than on local planning practices, policies, and community engagement. Many local planning procedures currently in place enable community opposition that stalls housing production. Reshaping local regulations allows jurisdictions to make a lasting impact on the supply of affordable housing. According to Brian Montgomery,former Federal Housing Administration commissioner and assistant secretary for housing, constraints on housing not only reduce the supply of affordable housing but also increase the number of households that are cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Land-use policies and zoning regulations constrain the supply of affordable housing. Density limits, height restrictions, parking requirements, lengthy permitting and approval processes, and community opposition all contribute to increased housing prices. HUD, PD&R Edge, "Regulatory Barriers and Affordable Housing Quarterly Update" Meridian's Strategic Plan for Growth Since 1990, Meridian has experienced exponential growth, becoming the second largest city in Idaho and one of the top ten fastest growing cities in the nation. Due to the desirability of the area, population growth will continue. Over the last 20 years, property in and around Meridian has changed from primarily agricultural and single-family residential to include a more diverse mix of residential types and commercial and industrial uses.That trend will continue as land traditionally used for agriculture develops at urban intensities. However, the foremost goals will remain to grow the city as a premier place to live, work, and play. The City of Meridian desires, over time, all development within its Area of City Impact to be served with urban services from the City of Meridian. Such services primarily include sanitary sewer, water, reclaimed water,fire, police, and parks. Secondarily,the City considers the availability and capacity of the school system, transportation facilities, libraries, and storm water facilities in any review of development within the AOCI. All requests for annexation into the City limits will require that the owner extend City-owned services at the time of development. The importance of cooperating with Ada County and neighboring cities is imperative to successful long- term land use,transportation,and utility planning.There are very significant financial and quality-of-life implications for not doing so.As such, the City of Meridian is committed to fulfilling the terms of its Area of City Impact Agreement with Ada County and coordinating with adjacent service providers. Meridian aims to guide growth in a way that efficiently expands infrastructure and services to support sustainable growth patterns. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 178 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Residential Land Use The purpose of this designation is to provide for a variety of housing types and densities varying from large estate or semi-rural lots to multi-family homes. In all cases, urban services such as sewer, water, parks, and emergency services should be provided. The Comprehensive Plan encourages a variety of product types and lot sizes within every neighborhood. Gross residential densities are rounded to the nearest whole number. At the discretion of City Council, areas with a Residential Comprehensive Plan designation may request an office use if the property only has frontage on an arterial street or section line road and is two acres or less in size. Meridian Comprehensive Plan, City of Meridian, Idaho Strategy to Remove or Ameliorate the Barriers to Affordable Housing The City has committed 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 essential to support new businesses and activities. A healthy housing mix will also help 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 multiple RFPs over the past several years for a large portion of the publicly- owned properties in downtown Meridian, prioritizing proposals that focused on developing mixed-use and high-density housing. One project that was awarded, Downtown Lofts, will bring several affordable units to downtown Meridian, including six (6) that will be dedicated to CATCH participants. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 179 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-60 HOMELESSNESS STRATEGY — 91.215(D) Reaching out to homeless persons (especially unsheltered persons) and assessing their individual needs The City does not currently receive other HUD funds, including HOME, ESG, or HOPWA. The City will continue to work with the local Continuum of Care and local partners in reaching the local homeless population and assessing their needs. The City is a member of the local homelessness coordinating committee and participates in the annual Point In Time Count. Continuum of Care Member-The City of Meridian is a member of the Continuum of Care (CoC). The City has committed to better understanding the needs that Meridian residents who are currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness face and how to serve them better. Community Collaboration - City representatives are also frequently involved in public discussions, presentations, and meetings with citizens, other government officials, and local service providers, including West Ada School District,Jesse Tree, and CATCH. This collaboration helps the community provide support, understanding, and outreach to those experiencing homelessness in Meridian. Homeless Management Information System - 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. The City is committed to serving the individual needs of Meridian's homeless population, as identified by the CoC and local organizations. Point-in-Time County-The City has also worked with the CoC to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count, which helps determine the number of people experiencing homelessness on a given day. This information allows the City to understand the level of homelessness in Meridian and develop a program that better serves those in need. The City will continue to assist with this process in upcoming years. Emergency Rental Assistance- Meridian's 2022 Annual Action Plan includes funding for Emergency Rental Assistance. This program provides financial support to help residents at risk of homelessness remain in their stable housing. Addressing the emergency and transitional housing needs of homeless persons The City is not eligible as a recipient of other HUD funds, including HOME, ESG, or HOPWA. Idaho Housing and Finance (IHFA) is the agency designated by the State to administer these funds to communities in Idaho that are not eligible to receive direct funding. The City provides resources for homelessness prevention through Emergency Rental Assistance to help families maintain their stable housing. The reduction and prevention of homelessness is a part of the Public Service goal of the Consolidated Plan. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 180 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) The City is a member of the local Continuum of Care-Our Path Home. Our Path Home utilizes coordinated entry to provide services to people experiencing homelessness. Coordinated entry is an essential process through which people experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness can access the crisis response system in a streamlined way, have their strengths and needs quickly assessed, and quickly connect to appropriate,tailored housing and mainstream services within the community or designated region. When possible,the assessment provides the ability for households to gain access to the best options to address their needs, incorporating participants' choices rather than being evaluated for a single program within the system. The most intensive interventions are prioritized for those with the highest needs. The local access points to the coordinated entry system provide the assessment, information and referrals, and other resources to the person seeking housing. Our Path Home plans to expand three proven interventions to help end homelessness for families with children: Prevention Prevention stabilizes families and keeps them housed,thereby ensuring children don't endure the trauma that comes from living without a home. In turn, we will be better positioned to prioritize assistance for those families that need it most. Preventing homelessness and keeping one family in their housing costs an average of$1,305—and oftentimes, far less. Rapid Resolution Assistance Quick and short-term assistance for families experiencing brief economic hardships helps provide stability. This type of assistance offers families light support to gain stable housing, curbing the need for more costly interventions. Providing rapid resolution assistance to one family to regain housing costs an average of$1,720. Supportive Housing Supportive housing provides the rental assistance and case management needed to house and stabilize families. Rental assistance helps make housing affordable and individualized support services help keep families in housing long-term. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 181 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families 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 NeighborWorks Boise to assist with homeowner repairs to Meridian residents with low- and moderate-income to keep them in housing they can afford. In addition, Meridian's work with Jesse Tree 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; the 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 Connect, 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. 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. Help low-income individuals and families avoid becoming homeless, especially extremely low- income individuals and families who are likely to become homeless after being discharged from a publicly funded institution or system of care, or who are receiving assistance from public and private agencies that address housing, health, social services, employment, education or youth needs The City is involved in the CoC, which is comprised of representation from ACHA, Health and Welfare, mental health service providers, and other service agencies, including law enforcement and correctional agencies.The CoC coordinates, collects data, reviews data, and prioritizes strategies based on data and Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 182 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) input from providers.The coordinated entry serves all communities within Ada County, and case conferencing is conducted weekly. 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 community's broader needs related to behavioral health in general and specifically for those discharged from institutional settings such as mental health facilities and corrections programs. Much of the work funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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,youth scholarships for daycare, and streetlight improvements in low-to moderate-income neighborhoods to meet the needs of those in the community who may or may not be experiencing homelessness. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 183 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-65 LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS — 91.215(I) Actions to address LBP hazards and increase access to housing without LBP hazards Lead poisoning is the most significant and prevalent disease of environmental origin among children living in the United States. Lead exposures remain prevalent despite considerable knowledge and increased screening and intervention efforts. Environmental lead is a toxic substance that affects the growth and development of up to one million U.S. preschool children today, with effects ranging from learning disabilities to death. High levels of lead can cause many health problems by damaging the brain, nervous system, and kidneys. Lead poisoning can cause decreased intelligence, behavioral and speech problems, anemia, decreased muscle and bone growth, poor muscle coordination, and hearing damage. Increased lead exposure and increased body burden of lead remain a significant problem for children in the United States. Lead is an environmental toxicant that may cause adverse health effects to the nervous, hematopoietic, endocrine, renal, and reproductive systems. Lead exposure in young children is particularly hazardous because children absorb lead more readily than adults. Many children exposed to lead do not exhibit any signs of the disease. The child's signs or symptoms could be mistaken for other illnesses, and the child goes undiagnosed. The developing nervous system of children is particularly more susceptible to the effects of lead. The underdeveloped blood-brain barrier in young children increases the risk of lead entering the developing nervous system resulting in neurobehavioral disorders. Blood lead levels (BLLs), at any detectable level, have been shown to cause behavioral and developmental disorders. Therefore, no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. It is increasingly crucial for continued childhood lead poisoning prevention education and awareness. Lead-contaminated water, soil, and paint have been recognized as potential sources of children's lead exposure. Dust from deteriorating lead-based paint is considered the most significant contributor to the lead problem. Until the 1950s, many homes were covered inside and out with leaded paints. Lead began to fall from favor in the 1950s but was still commonly used until it was banned in homes after 1977. Because of the long-term use of lead-based paints, many homes in the United States contain surfaces with paint, which is now peeling, chalking, flaking, or wearing away. The dust or paint chips contain high levels of lead that easily find ways into the mouths of young children. A particular problem has emerged due to many homes with lead-based paints, which are now undergoing renovations. Often the dust created by this work has high lead levels, which are readily absorbed by the children's developing bodies. How are the actions listed above related to the extent of lead poisoning and hazards? For this plan's purposes, the number of units built before 1980 occupied by households serves as the baseline of units that contain lead-based paint hazards. Meridian has a small amount of housing built before 1980 that has the potential to be hazardous to children. The 2013-2017 ACS estimates that 3,000 units were constructed before 1980. CDC's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program compiles blood lead surveillance data for children 16 years of age or under who were tested at least once since January 1, 1997. The national surveillance system comprises de-identified data from state and local health departments. The State of Idaho does Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 184 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) not have any data listed in the CDC database for any years in the National Childhood Blood Lead Surveillance Data or the Childhood Lead State Surveillance Data. Children who receive Medicaid assistance are required to obtain a blood lead test at 12 and 24 months of age (or between 36 and 72 months if earlier tests are missed) as part of early periodic screening requirements; however, not all Medicaid-enrolled children receive the required blood lead test. How are the actions listed above integrated into housing policies and procedures? The City of Meridian's CDBG projects, which require lead-based paint actions, are generally limited to housing rehabilitation. The process involves the following areas: notification, lead hazard evaluation, lead hazard reduction, and clearance. CDBG housing rehabilitation projects do not require ongoing lead-based paint maintenance. Lead-based paint activities apply to all homes built before 1978. The City has written policies and procedures for all programs required to comply with the HUD lead-safe housing rule (LSHR). Additionally, the City requires lead-based paint policies and procedures with any partners who may administer these programs on the City's behalf. Contractors in the housing rehabilitation program have lead-based paint requirements integrated into their contract for services with the homeowner. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 185 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-70 ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY — 91.215(J) Jurisdiction Goals, Programs and Policies for reducing the number of Poverty-Level Families The needs, goals, and projects outlined in the Consolidated Plan work together to help reduce poverty. While poverty is a function of factors (many of which are) beyond the control of City policies, providing citizens of Meridian with affordable, quality housing in economically diverse neighborhoods can foster economic mobility and soften the impact of poverty. Meridian's anti-poverty strategy involves supporting local nonprofit organizations that offer assistance to those residents living in poverty. How are the Jurisdiction poverty reducing goals, programs, and policies coordinated with this affordable housing plan The 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan has goals designed to help address and reduce poverty in Meridian. The goals outlined in Consolidated Plan are focused solely on helping improve the lives of low- and moderate-income residents. Goal 1: Housing The City will help to ensure that low-to moderate-income residents will have safe and livable housing. Housing rehabilitation projects and emergency home repair ensure that residents most at risk of having deferred home maintenance and unsafe living environments can remain in their homes. Additionally, homeownership assistance programs help low-to moderate-income residents transition into more stable homeownership. Improvement and preservation of the existing house stock is key to increasing the number of affordable housing units in Meridian. The City prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low- and moderate-income residents by increasing access to decent housing and creating a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for LMI persons. Meridian is committed to improving and increasing access to safe and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Affordable and safe housing helps to provide financial stability, reduces the chances of a person becoming homeless, and promotes housing sustainability. Goal 2: Public Services The City will work to utilize CDBG funds for public service. Projects will help low-to moderate-income residents with the impacts of domestic violence, homelessness, and other key community services. These projects may vary over the course of the consolidated plan. Still, the focus will remain on ensuring that low- and moderate-income residents have the support they need to ensure their safety, access to affordable housing, and increased access to economic improvements. Public services are an integral part of a comprehensive community development strategy. Public Service activities provide a wide range of activities that address needs in the community provided for the target Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 186 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) population. Public services can strengthen communities by addressing the needs of specific populations. They can address a range of individual needs and increase CDBG dollars' impact by complementing other activities. The City of Meridian may allocate up to 15%of CDBG funds to public services programs that provide supportive services to low-to moderate-income persons or prevent homelessness. In general,these services are provided by local non-profit partners.This funding is capped at 15%of the CDBG entitlement plus program income. Goal 3: Public Facilities and Infrastructure Public Infrastructure Improvements will focus on safe and accessible infrastructure essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. In general, public infrastructure improvements will include acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and installation of public infrastructure and facilities. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 187 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) SP-80 MONITORING — 91.230 Describe the standards and procedures that the jurisdiction will use to monitor activities carried out in furtherance of the plan and will use to ensure long-term compliance with requirements of the programs involved, including minority business outreach and the comprehensive planning requirements The City of Meridian works closely with HUD to ensure that all statutory requirements are met, and that information reported in the City's CAPER is accurate and complete. Additionally, the City will participate in online and onsite HUD training regularly. The goal of monitoring is to encourage the completion of projects within the contract period while ensuring that project objectives are achieved. Monitoring is an ongoing, two-way communication process between the City and recipients. Successful monitoring involves frequent telephone contacts, written communications, analysis of reports and audits, and periodic meetings. Monitoring is the principal means by which the City: • Ensures that HUD-funded programs and technical areas are carried out efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations • Assists subrecipients in improving their performance, developing or increasing capacity, and augmenting their management and technical skills • Stays abreast of the efficacy and technical areas of HUD CDBG and CDBG-CV programs • Documents the effectiveness of programs administered by the subrecipients The City performs a risk assessment of subrecipients to identify which subrecipients require comprehensive monitoring. High-risk subrecipients include those that are: • New to the CDBG program • Experience turnover in key staff positions or change in goals or directions • Encountering complaints and/or bad press • Previous compliance or performance problems including failure to meet schedules, submit timely reports, or clear monitoring or audit findings • Carrying out high-risk activities (economic development,job creation, etc.) • Undertaking multiple CDBG-funded activities for the first time The City and CDBG subrecipients are held accountable to program goals through a range of monitoring and timeliness activities. Monitoring Visits:The City conducts an annual visit or desk monitoring of all subrecipients. On-site visits may include an on-site interview, inspection of financial and client records relating to the CDBG funding provided, evaluation of the subrecipients performance, analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 188 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) program, assurance that activities comply with the Action Plan, and a report by the subrecipients of any needs, such as technical assistance or areas for program enhancement. Evaluating Performance: Performance is measured against the goals identified in the initial CDBG subrecipient agreement. During the annual monitoring visit,the subrecipient has an opportunity to explain how goals and objectives for the year were achieved or why their goals were not reached. A follow-up letter to each subrecipient concludes the annual monitoring visit process.The letter summarizes the findings of the visit, and a copy is kept on file for reference. Financial Management: Monitoring activities are also conducted whenever a subrecipient makes a reimbursement request. City staff verifies that the subrecipient has started their program and is making progress toward their goals before approving a reimbursement request. Subrecipients also must submit the appropriate documentation to be reimbursed. Data Management:The City updates the program and financial information in the Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) every month to meet HUD's Timeliness requirements.The City obtains program information from the quarterly reports received from the CDBG subrecipients. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 189 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AP-15 EXPECTED RESOURCES — 91.220(C)(1,2) Introduction The City of Meridian prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low-and moderate-income residents by increasing decent housing, creating a suitable living environment, and expanding economic opportunities. The City of Meridian follows HUD guidelines and limits public services to no more than 15%and administration to 20%of the annual entitlement. 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 Acquisition The City Admin and anticipates federal Planning receiving Economic $517,466 in Development annual Housing entitlement Public from Improvements FY2022 - Public FY2026 for Services a total of 517,466 1 0 0 1 517,466 2,069,864 $2,069,864. TABLE 54 - EXPECTED RESOURCES— PRIORITY TABLE 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 currently participate or receive funding from any additional HUD programs, including HOME, HOPWA, or ESG. The projects outlined in the Strategic Plan, which are implemented by outside agencies, are anticipated to use CDBG funding to leverage their initial financial resources. • Affordable housing supply projects are expected to leverage other local, state, federal, and/or Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 190 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) private funds. • Subrecipients must report on match support for projects. If appropriate, describe publicly owned land or property located within the jurisdiction that may be used to address the needs identified in the plan Meridian will continue to improve the livability of low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and buildings. Projects centered around ADA upgrades and improvements will help residents with mobility challenges better access the neighborhoods, public transportation, and outdoor recreation. The buildout of the public infrastructure improves low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. The City will support multi-modal paths, park upgrades, and public infrastructure improvements in low-to moderate-income areas. Discussion The City expects partners to leverage CDBG funding to the fullest extent possible to implement robust programs that will help further the needs of area residents. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 191 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 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 Public Facilities and 2022 2026 Non-Housing Meridian Create a Suitable CDBG: Public Facility or Infrastructure Infrastructure Community Citywide Living $197,423 Activities other than Improvements Development Environment Low/Moderate Income Housing Benefit: 400 Persons Assisted 3 Public Services 2022 2026 Homeless Meridian Expand CDBG: Public service activities other Non-Homeless Citywide Opportunities for $77,620 than Low/Moderate Income Special Needs LMI Persons Housing Benefit: 120 Persons Non-Housing Assisted Community Homelessness Prevention: 45 Development Persons Assisted 4 Housing 2022 2026 Affordable Meridian Provide Decent CDBG: Homeowner Housing Housing Citywide Housing $197,423 Rehabilitated: 7 Household Housing Unit Direct Financial Assistance to Homebuyers: 1 Households Assisted 5 Program 2022 2026 Affordable Meridian Provide Decent CDBG: Other: 1 Other Administration Housing Citywide Housing $45,000 Public Housing Create a Suitable Homeless Living Non-Homeless Environment Special Needs Expand Non-Housing Opportunities for Community LMI Persons Development TABLE 55 —GOALS SUMMARY Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 192 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Goal Descriptions 1 Goal Name Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Goal Public Facilities and Improvements are publicly-owned facilities and infrastructure such as streets, playgrounds, Description underground utilities, and buildings owned by non-profits open to the general public. Safe and accessible infrastructure is essential to the quality of life and building communities that support community diversity and stability. In general, public facilities and public improvements are interpreted to include all facilities and improvements that are publicly owned or owned by a nonprofit and open to the general public.Acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and installation of public facilities and improvements are eligible activities. Meridian's goal to improve and expand public facilities may include, but is not limited to: • ADA Improvements • Senior Centers • Homeless and Domestic Violence Facilities • Neighborhood Facilities • Health Facilities 3 Goal Name Public Services Goal Public services are an integral part of a comprehensive community development strategy. Public Service activities provide Description for a wide range of activities that address needs in the community provided for the target population. Public services can strengthen communities by addressing the needs of specific populations.They can address a range of individual needs and increase CDBG dollars' impact by complementing other activities. The City of Meridian may allocate up to 15%of CDBG funds to public services programs that provide supportive services for low-to moderate-income persons or prevent homelessness. In general, these services are provided by local non-profit partners.This funding is capped at 15%of the CDBG entitlement plus program income. Meridian's goal to improve and provide public services may include, but is not limited to: • Employment services Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 193 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Crime prevention and public safety • Child care • Health services • Substance use services • Fair housing counseling • Education programs • Energy conservation • Services for homeless persons • Services for seniors • Welfare services(excluding income payments) • Recreational services 4 Goal Name Housing Goal The City prioritized goals and objectives for using CDBG funding to strategically and effectively benefit low-and moderate- Description income residents by increasing access to decent housing and creating a suitable living environment while expanding economic opportunities for LMI persons. Meridian is committed to improving and expanding access to safe and affordable housing for low-and moderate-income (LMI) residents. Affordable and safe housing helps to provide financial stability, reduces the chances of a person becoming homeless, and promotes housing sustainability. Meridian's projects to improve housing sustainability may include, but are not limited to: • Homeownership Assistance • Rehabilitation (single-unit residential and/or multi-family residential) • Energy efficiency improvements • Acquisition • The administrative cost for rehabilitation activities Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 194 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) • Lead-based paint testing/abatement • Housing counseling 5 Goal Name Program Administration Goal Program Administrative funds will pay reasonable program administrative costs and carrying charges related to the Description planning and execution of community development activities.Administering federal funds and ensuring compliance is critical for utilizing Federal resources. Meridian is committed to using CDBG entitlement funding for administration to help to continue growing a community development program that is efficient, effective, and resourceful. Meridian may have administration projects that include, but are not limited to: • General management, oversight, and coordination • Providing local officials and citizens with information about the CDBG program • Preparing budgets and schedules • Preparing reports and other HUD-required documents • Program planning • Public Information • Monitoring program activities • Fair Housing activities • Indirect costs • Submission of applications for Federal programs Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 195 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-35 PROJECTS — 91.220(D) Introduction Meridian will receive $517,477.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023 funding cycle. Over the next year CDBG funds will be utilized as follows: The following projects will be funded in 2022 using CDBG dollars: • Homeowner Repair Program -$157,423 Funds will be used towards a housing rehabilitation program for Meridian's low-to moderate-income residents. • Homebuyer Assistance-$40,000 Funds to help low-and moderate-income persons purchase a home. • Franklin and 5th Streetlights- $100,000 The project will improve street lighting in a low-to moderate-income neighborhood. • Landing Subdivision Streetlights-$97,423 The project will improve street lighting in a low-to moderate-income neighborhood. • Emergency Rental Assistance-$42,761.The project will help residents at risk of homelessness to maintain their stable housing. • Youth Scholarship Program - $20,000 Funding will provide childcare services for families in need of assistance. • Senior Transportation -$14,859 The project will provide transportation services to seniors to access medical appointments and activities. Projects # Project Name 1 2022 - Homeowner Repair Program 2 2022 - Homebuyer Assistance 3 2022 - Franklin and 5th Streetlights 4 2022 - Landing Subdivision Streetlights 5 2022 - Emergency Rental Assistance 6 2022 -Youth Scholarship Program 7 2022 -Senior Transportation 8 2022 - Program Administration 9 2022 - Fair Housing TABLE 56— PROJECT INFORMATION Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 196 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Describe the reasons for allocation priorities and any obstacles to addressing underserved needs The Federal CDBG funds are intended to provide low-and moderate-income households with viable communities, including decent housing, a suitable living environment, and extended economic opportunities. Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation and preservation, homeownership opportunities, public services, community infrastructure improvements, planning, and administration. The system for establishing the priority for the selection of these projects is predicated upon the following criteria: • Meeting the statutory requirements of the CDBG program • Meeting the needs of low-and moderate-income residents • Coordination and leveraging of resources • Response to expressed community needs • Sustainability and/or long-term impact, and • The ability to demonstrate measurable progress and success. The primary obstacles to meeting underserved needs are the limited resources available to address identified priorities. The City of Meridian will partner with other public agencies and nonprofit organizations, when feasible, to leverage resources and maximize outcomes in housing and community development. In the end, however, the need far exceeds the funding available from all sources combined. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 197 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-38 PROJECT SUMMARY Project Summary Information Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 198 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 1 Project Name 2022 - Homeowner Repair Program Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Housing Needs Addressed Provide Decent Housing Funding CDBG: $157,423 Description The Homeowner Repair Program will improve the weatherization, accessibility and visitability of existing homes of LMI Meridian residents, making them safer and more economically sustainable. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and 7 LMI households- housing rehabilitation type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities (14A) Rehabilitation: Single-Unit Residential 2 Project Name 2022- Homebuyer Assistance Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Housing Needs Addressed Provide Decent Housing Funding CDBG: $40,000 Description Provide assistance for eligible LMI persons to purchase homes in Meridian,with preference being given to public housing residents. Assistance will include down payment assistance, closing costs, and other eligible activities. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and 1 LMI households purchasing a home in Meridian. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities (1313) Homeownership Assistance 3 Project Name 2022- Franklin and 5th Streetlights Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Create a Suitable Living Environment Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 199 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Funding CDBG: $100,000 Description This project will assist with the installation of lights where the existing lighting is insufficient to meet current standards. May include the replacement of old inefficient lights with new LED fixtures. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and 200 persons in the low-to moderate-income neighborhood will type of families that will benefit from this project. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Citywide Planned Activities (03K) Street Improvements 4 Project Name 2022 - Landing Subdivision Streetlights Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements Needs Addressed Create a Suitable Living Environment Funding CDBG: $97,423 Description This project will assist with the installation of lights where the existing lighting is insufficient to meet current standards. May include the replacement of old inefficient lights with new LED fixtures. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and 200 person in a low-to moderate-income neighborhood will type of families that will benefit from this project. benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Landing Subdivision Planned Activities (03K) Street Improvements 5 Project Name 2022- Emergency Rental Assistance Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Provide Decent Housing Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons Funding CDBG: $42,761 Description Services will be offered in the community and at provider offices and will benefit households throughout Meridian. Services may also be provided virtually. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 200 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and An estimated 45 people will be assisted. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities (05Q) Subsistence Payments 6 Project Name 2022 -Youth Scholarship Program Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons Funding CDBG: $20,000 Description Provide funding for LMI eligible youth to participate in before and after school programs as well as summer programs at a free or reduced cost. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and 45 low-to moderate-income children under age 13. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities (05L) Child Care Services 7 Project Name 2022-Senior Transportation Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Public Services Needs Addressed Create a Suitable Living Environment Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons Funding CDBG: $14,859 Description The Meridian Senior Center will provide transport for seniors living in Meridian. This will allow seniors to access Senior Center lunches and activities, go to doctor appointments, and go shopping. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and The Senior Center estimates that 75 persons will be assisted. type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 201 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities 05A Senior Services 8 Project Name 2022- Program Administration Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Program Administration Needs Addressed Provide Decent Housing Create a Suitable Living Environment Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons Funding CDBG: $42,000 Description This project will conduct activities that relate to the administrative, planning, and technical assistance for the CDBG program during PY22. Target Date 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and n/a type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities Administration and Planning 9 Project Name 2022- Fair Housing Target Area Meridian Citywide Goals Supported Program Administration Needs Addressed Provide Decent Housing Create a Suitable Living Environment Expand Opportunities for LMI Persons Funding CDBG: $3,000 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 9/30/2023 Estimate the number and n/a type of families that will benefit from the proposed activities Location Description Meridian Citywide Planned Activities (21D) Fair Housing Activities Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 202 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 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 projects in FY 2022 do not emphasize any one geographic area of Meridian. Funds are generally dispersed out geographically to have the most significant impact. The City does not have a singular concentration of low-to moderate-income residents. While some projects focus on a low-to moderate-income area (LMA), they are not part of a greater neighborhood reinvestment or a designated neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). Geographic Distribution Target Area Percentage of Funds Meridian Citywide 100 TABLE 57 - GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION Rationale for the priorities for allocating investments geographically The City did not identify a geographic target area as a basis for funding allocation priorities. Goals and projects are not limited to a specific area within the City. Discussion All projects supported with CDBG funds are within the Meridian city limits.The projects listed in the 2022 Action Plan will benefit low-and moderate-income residents throughout the City of Meridian. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 203 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-55 AFFORDABLE HOUSING — 91.220(G) Introduction One Year Goals for the Number of Households to be Supported Homeless 0 Non-Homeless 8 Special-Needs 0 Total 8 TABLE 58 - 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 7 Acquisition of Existing Units 1 Total 8 TABLE 59 - ONE YEAR GOALS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING BY SUPPORT TYPE Discussion Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 204 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-60 PUBLIC HOUSING — 91.220(H) Introduction Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA) does not have any public housing units in Meridian. ACHA does administer the Section 8 voucher program in Meridian. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program serves approximately 2,230 low-income households throughout Ada County(156 Meridian households). This program allows clients to choose affordable rental units that meet program requirements within Ada County. Once an affordable rental unit has been identified the household may pay a portion of the rent, based on income. ACHA provides the Section 8 rental subsidy portion to the landlord. Actions planned during the next year to address the needs to public housing The City does not directly provide public housing, but supports ACHA in improving public housing. Many landlords in Meridian are willing to accept Section 8 vouchers, but finding units in small complexes such as those located in Meridian is a challenge. Voucher holders generally have the most success finding homes in large apartment complexes, most of which are located in Boise. Actions to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in management and participate in homeownership ACHA administers the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Option, a program designed to promote and support homeownership by families that are participating in or have graduated from ACHA's Family Self-Sufficiency(FSS) program. Families who have been determined eligible have the option, if they meet certain additional criteria, to purchase a home and receive payment assistance toward their mortgage rather than towards their rent. ACHA also conducts workshops for first-time homebuyers 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. If the PHA is designated as troubled, describe the manner in which financial assistance will be provided or other assistance ACHA is not designated as troubled. Discussion The City does not own or manage any public housing and relies on ACHA to provide those services to the community. The City works with ACHA on various initiatives to coordinate and promote services and resources to the community. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 205 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-65 HOMELESS AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS ACTIVITIES — 91.220(I) The City coordinates with the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoQ and the Region 4 Behavioral Health Board (BHB) to identify the strategies to address the needs of those 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 intends to continue to work with 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. Continuum of Care Member-The City of Meridian is a member of the Continuum of Care (CoC). The City has committed to better understanding the needs that Meridian residents who are currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness face and how to serve them better. Community Collaboration - City representatives are also frequently involved in public discussions, presentations, and meetings with citizens, other government officials, and local service providers, including West Ada School District,Jesse Tree, and CATCH. This collaboration helps the community provide support, understanding, and outreach to those experiencing homelessness in Meridian. Homeless Management Information System - 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. The City is committed to serving the individual needs of Meridian's homeless population, as identified by the CoC and local organizations. Point-in-Time County-The City has also worked with the CoC to conduct the annual Point-in-Time Count, which helps determine the number of people experiencing homelessness on a given day. This information allows the City to understand the level of homelessness in Meridian and develop a program that better serves those in need. The City will continue to assist with this process in upcoming years. Emergency Rental Assistance- Meridian's 2022 Annual Action Plan includes funding for Emergency Rental Assistance. This program provides financial support to help residents at risk of homelessness remain in their stable housing. 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 the City of Meridian. The City has prioritized funding homelessness prevention to mitigate the need for these services but also works with the CoC to Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 206 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) assist Meridian residents who need emergency shelter.The City encourages agencies who provide these services to apply for CDBG funding, but there were no applications during PY22 for projects directly related to emergency shelters or transitional housing projects. However, all services to be funded are available to those who qualify. The City of Meridian lacks homeless facilities. • No homeless emergency shelter space is available in Meridian. • Meridian does not have a domestic violence shelter. • There are no transitional housing facilities in Meridian. Residents who are the most vulnerable are those that are experiencing housing instability. Leaving the community for services in Boise, Nampa, or Caldwell, takes vulnerable residents away from their existing safety net of family, employment, schools, and religious community. Families that stay in their community have the best chances of quickly resolving their housing instability or financial challenges and minimizing the impact of homelessness on their children. Helping homeless persons (especially chronically homeless individuals and families, families 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 NeighborWorks Boise to assist with homeowner repairs to Meridian residents with low-and moderate-income to keep them in housing they can afford. In addition, Meridian's work with Jesse Tree 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; the 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 Connect, 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. 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 Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 207 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) 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 involved in the CoC, which is comprised of representation from ACHA, Health and Welfare, mental health service providers, and other service agencies, including law enforcement and correctional agencies.The CoC coordinates, collects data, reviews data, and prioritizes strategies based on data and input from providers. The coordinated entry serves all communities within Ada County, and case conferencing is conducted weekly. 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 community's broader needs related to behavioral health in general and specifically for those discharged from institutional settings such as mental health facilities and corrections programs. During PY22, the City will also provide funding to Jesse Tree to keep families, individuals, and children at risk of eviction stably housed. Meridian partners with other organizations, such as the West Ada School District, to assess needs and provide services for those at risk of becoming homeless. Discussion Much of the work funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 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, youth scholarships for daycare, and streetlight improvements in low-to moderate-income neighborhoods to meet the needs of those in the community who may or may not be experiencing homelessness. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 208 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-75 BARRIERS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING — 91.220(J) Introduction: Even though construction costs for new housing developments remain relatively stagnant, housing prices continue to rise, severely impacting the availability of affordable housing in the United States. According to Brian Montgomery, Federal Housing Administration commissioner and assistant secretary for housing, constraints on housing not only reduce the supply of affordable housing but also increase the number of households that are cost-burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their income on rent. Land-use policies and zoning regulations constrain the supply of affordable housing. Density limits, height restrictions, parking requirements, lengthy permitting and approval processes, and community opposition all contribute to increased housing prices. Many local planning procedures currently in place enable community opposition that stalls housing production. Reshaping local regulations allows jurisdictions to make a lasting impact on the supply of affordable housing. HUD, PD&R Edge, "Regulatory Barriers and Affordable Housing Quarterly Update" 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 committed 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 essential to support new businesses and activities. A healthy housing mix will also help 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 multiple RFPs over the past several years for a large portion of the publicly- owned properties in downtown Meridian, prioritizing proposals that focused on developing mixed-use and high-density housing. One project that was awarded, Downtown Lofts, will bring several affordable units to downtown Meridian, including six (6) that will be dedicated to CATCH participants. Discussion: The City will continue to identify areas to reduce barriers t affordable housing. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 209 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) AP-85 OTHER ACTIONS — 91.220(K) Introduction: The City of Meridian continues to remain involved in several efforts to address the needs of the underserved and promote efforts to coordinate the many components related to housing, suitable living environments, and promoting safer living environments. 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 PY22,the City has allocated funding to provide housing stability for those at risk of homelessness and extended care programs that offer youth a positive place to go.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 expand 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 PY22 will provide: • Emergency assistance to families who are at risk of eviction and homelessness; • Assistance for homeowners to make necessary improvements to maintain their current housing; and, • Scholarships for children to participate in extended care programs so their caregivers can work. 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.The City will also explore additional partnerships with mission-driven and private developers to bring more workforce housing into downtown and underutilized land parcels. The City is actively working to develop workforce housing and opportunities for residents to increase their income to foster and maintain affordable housing. Actions planned to reduce lead-based paint hazards Meridian's CDBG projects, which require lead-based paint actions, are generally limited to housing rehabilitation. The Lead-Safe Housing Rule (LSHR) process involves the following areas: notification, lead hazard evaluation, lead hazard reduction, and clearance. CDBG housing rehabilitation projects do not require Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 210 OMB Control No:2s06-0117(exp.09/30/2021) ongoing lead-based paint maintenance. Lead-based paint activities apply to all homes built before 1978. Meridian has written policies and procedures for all programs required to comply with the HUD lead-safe housing rule (LSHR). Additionally, the City requires lead-based paint policies and procedures with any partners who may administer these programs on the City's behalf. Contractors in the housing rehabilitation program have lead-based paint requirements integrated into their contract for services with the homeowner. Actions planned to reduce the number of poverty-level families The objectives of the CDBG program are to address the needs of low to moderate-income residents in Meridian. Generally, the CDBG-funded programs for PY2022 work toward this end, whether through direct service delivery through contracted subrecipients or infrastructure improvements to reduce blight and address accessibility issues. In addition to the programs, the City has developed many partnerships with service providers, non- profits, state agencies, and other entities to address issues affecting poverty. Actions planned to develop institutional structure In recent years the City 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 training 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 and 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 have improved the efficiency and transparency of the collaborative work to address these needs.The City hopes to identify new institutional structures that can be developed, reformed, or changed to better support 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 available services and reducing duplication of services for more effective use of funding. Multiple methods will be Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 211 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) explored, including phone apps and enhancing services 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 Reilley, 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 to enhance networking and coordination between public and private housing and social service agencies. Discussion: The City intends to fund multiple projects to 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. Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 212 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AP-90 Program Specific Requirements—91.220(I)(1,2,4) Introduction: Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Reference 24 CFR 91.220(I)(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. 100.00% The City's certification period includes program years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Outside of administration and fair housing, the City will allocate all funding for PY22 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. Appendix - Alternate/Local Data Sources Consolidated Plan MERIDIAN 213 OMB Control No:2506-0117(exp.09/30/2021) City of Meridian Citizen Participation Plan The Consolidated Plan is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) requirement for a city to receive federal housing and community development block grant funding. Created in 1994, it"consolidates" the reporting requirements associated with these block grants. The Consolidated Plan is typically completed every five years. It examines the housing and community development needs of a city and sets priorities for HUD grant monies to which a city is entitled. The Annual Action Plan specifies how a city intends to distribute block grant funds to meet its five-year priorities. The Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report(CAPER),completed at the end of each program year, evaluates the city's performance in meeting its five-year and annual goals. The Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice(AI), a five-year strategic document with action items incorporated into the Annual Action Plan,affirms the city's commitment to reducing housing barriers. Each Consolidated Plan is also required to have a strategy for citizen participation in the Consolidated Plan process.This Citizen Participation Plan satisfies that requirement. Between September 2021 and June 2022,the City of Meridian is preparing a draft of its Five-Year Consolidated Plan covering program years 2022-2026,its 2022 Action Plan, and an updated Al. This document outlines the city's process and plan for soliciting and receiving citizen input during the preparation review period of the draft Consolidated Plan, as well as in the event that amendments are made to the Plan. Included in this is the city's approved Citizen Participation Plan for all aspects of the Consolidated Plan process including the Five-Year Strategic Plan,the Action Plan,amendments to the Consolidated Plan,the CAPER,and the Al. This plan will be effective upon approval during Program Year 2021. Purpose of Citizen Participation Plan The City of Meridian recognizes the importance of public participation in both defining and understanding current housing and community development needs and barriers, and prioritizing resources to address those needs. The city's Citizen Participation Plan is designed to encourage citizens to participate in the development of the Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plans,Al, CAPER, and any substantial amendments to the Plan. The Citizen Participation Plan is intended to encourage citizens of all ages,genders,economic levels,races, ethnicities, cultures, and special needs equal access to become involved in the Plan each year. This Citizen Participation Plan was written in accordance with Sections 9 1.100 and 91.105 of HUD's Consolidated Plan regulations. In order to ensure maximum participation in the Consolidated Plan process among all populations and needs groups,and in order to ensure that their issues and concerns are adequately addressed, the City of Meridian will follow the standards set forth in its adopted Citizen Participation Plan during development of its Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plans,CAPERs and Al,and for any substantial amendments. CDBG Citizen Participation Glossary of Relevant Terms Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). This document reviews housing challenges and fair housing issues in the city and broader region. It results in goals and action steps to address and mitigate barriers. Action Plan.The yearly portion of the Consolidated Plan that identifies the specific activities and projects to be undertaken by the city with CDBG funds during that program year. Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).The CAPER reports the city's completion of projects and activities as outlined within the Action and Consolidated Plans and the expenditure of Community Development Block Grant and related block grant funds,as received by the city. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). CDBG, established under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,as amended,Public Law 93-383 and the funding received under such program,which assists communities to address housing and community development needs,primarily for low and moderate income residents. Consolidated Plan. A three to five year plan of a city's housing and community development needs,resources,priorities, and proposed activities to be undertaken for the CDBG programs (a.k.a., Housing and Community Development Plan). Relevant Areas and Programs. The City of Meridian 2022-2026 Consolidated Plan covers the geographic area within the city limits of Meridian. The City of Meridian is entitled to receive CDBG funding from HUD during the program years between 2022 and 2026. These funds must benefit low and moderate income residents and/or neighborhoods within Meridian. Public Participation and Comment Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans As required by Sections 9 1.100 and 91.105 of HUD's Consolidated Plan regulations,the city,at a minimum,will conduct two public hearings, at different stages during the annual planning process, to obtain citizens'views on housing and community development needs,program performance, funding priorities and to respond to questions. At least one of these hearings will be held before the proposed consolidated plan is published for comment. The city may also elect to collect citizen input through alternative public involvement techniques— e.g.,using focus groups, surveys and social media,with the intent of developing a shared vision for investment in communities and neighborhoods. In developing applications for each Annual Action Plan cycle,the city will offer technical assistance,as requested, in developing proposals for funding assistance under any of the programs covered by the Consolidated Plan. The level and type of assistance will be determined annually by the city depending on need as evidenced in past applications and expressed by residents,stakeholders and past grantees. The assistance need not include the provision of funds to the groups receiving technical assistance. CDBG Citizen Participation The citizen input techniques will be designed to encourage participation by low and moderate income residents,residents living in neighborhoods with revitalization needs,residents benefitting from public housing assistance, and residents with special needs. The Boise City Ada County Housing Authority(BCACHA)will be notified about Consolidated Plan activities related to its developments and resident communities, to allow this information to be available at the public hearings required for its plan. Prior to the adoption of a Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans,the city will make available to interested parties the draft Plan for a comment period of no less than 30 days and will conduct a public hearing during or at the end of the 30-day comment period. The 30-day comment period and the public hearing for the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plans will be noticed in the City of Meridian's newspaper of record, and by posting the notice on the city's website and social media sites. The public notice shall be published atleast two weeks in advance of the public hearing and shall include information regarding the subject of the hearing and the date,time, and location of the public hearing as well as a notice of opportunityto provide written or oral comment. In the event of an emergency,HUD may grant a waiver to the number of days required for a public comment period to ensure funding can get into the community as quickly as possible. Under these circumstances Action Plans, substantial amendments, and the Citizen Participation Plan will only require a five (5)day public comment period. The legal notice for at least one of the local newspapers will be published no less than five(5)days prior to the end of the public comment period. The draft Consolidated Plan will contain the amount of assistance the city expects to receive through the HUD CDBG grants and the top-level strategic goals that will guide funding over the five planning periods. The annual Action Plan will show detail of the projects and possible grantees to whom the city may allocate funds for that particular program year. Electronic copies of the draft plans will be available on the city's website and circulated to residents and stakeholders who have expressed interest in receiving the document via email.Hard copies will be available for review at city offices and will be provided to the public at a specific request. The Council will consider any comments or views of individuals or groups received in writing or orally during the Plan process and at the public hearing to be held during, or immediately following,the 30-day public comment period. The Council shall at its regular or a special public meeting,review the proposed Consolidated Plan or annual Action Plan, and the summaries regarding the incorporation of citizen comments or views provided,and shall vote on a resolution to adopt the final Consolidated Plan or annual Action Plan. Public hearings will follow the format set forth by the city for regular Council meetings and may include alternative formats such as a virtual platform. Comments received on the draft plans will be summarized in the final plans submitted to HUD. Copies of letters and emails received may be appended to the plans if requested and permitted by commenters. CDBG Citizen Participation All comments received during the planning process and public comment period will be accepted and a summary attached to each plan. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice The citizen participation process for the Al will also include alternative public involvement techniques—e.g.,using focus groups, surveys and social media—with a focus on reaching residents who are most vulnerable to fair housing challenges and are historically underrepresented in community engagement processes. The Al will also be available for public review during a 30-day comment period.Electronic copies of the draft Al will be available on the city's website and circulated to residents and stakeholders who have expressed interest in receiving the document via email.Hard copies will be available for review at city offices and will be provided to the public at a specific request. Translations and reasonable accommodations This citizen participation plan,the Consolidated Plan,the Annual Action Plan,and the Al will be made available in formats accessible to persons with disabilities and in languages other than English pursuant to the city's Language Assistance Plan(LAP)upon request. Consultation with Organizations and City Agencies When preparing the Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plans and the Al,the city will actively consult with public and private agencies that provide housing,health,and social services in order to ensure that the interests and needs of all groups are being adequately identified. These may include the regional Continuum of Care,private businesses/employers,residential developers,nonprofit organizations, philanthropic organizations, and community-based and faith-based organizations, including those that provide services to special needs populations. This consultation will occur through interviews conducted with such organizations, stakeholder meetings, and incorporation of data and reports produced by such organizations into the Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plans,and Al,where applicable. CAPER A public notice of the CAPER availability with the date,time, and process for public comment will be published in the City of Meridian's newspaper of record at least two weeks in advance of the end of the public comment period. After the notice is published, citizens will have a period of not less than 15 days to comment on the CAPER. The city will accept all comments received during the public comment period and provide a summary of these comments with the CAPER. CDBG Citizen Participation Substantial Amendments Occasionally,public comments or a change in circumstances warrant an amendment to the Consolidated Plan and/or an annual Action Plan.The criteria for whether to amend are referred to byHUD as Substantial Amendment Criteria. Any change in the described method of distributing program funds are considered to be Substantial Amendment Criteria. Methods of distribution are: • A change in the expected federal allocation of the block grant of 20 percent or more. • A change in the city's allocation plan that would redirect more than 20 percent of annual funding to a different project or activity. • Carrying out a project using CDBG funds or program income not previously described in the action plan or the consolidated plan. Citizen participation in the event of a substantial amendment In the event of a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan or annual Action Plan,the city will publish a notice of the recommended changes and the date,time, and location of the public hearing in the City of Meridian's newspaper of record at least two weeks in advance of the public hearing. The city will provide a 30-day public comment period in advance of the public hearing on the proposed substantial amendment. The Council shall at its regular or a special public meeting,review the proposed substantial amendment and the summaries regarding the incorporation of citizen comments or views provided, and shall vote on a resolution to adopt the substantial amendment. Following the Council's passage of the resolution adopting the substantial amendment,the city will notify HUD of the amendment and shall submit a copy of each substantial amendment to HUD as such occurs. Consideration of public comments on the substantially amended plan In the event of substantial amendments to the Consolidated Plan or Action Plan,the City Council will consider any comments on the substantially amended Plan from individuals or groups. Comments must be received in writing or orally at public hearings. Virtual meetings and oral comments from the public are allowable if the city chooses to utilize this platform. A summary of the written and public hearing comments on the substantial amendments will be included in the final Plan. Also included in the final Plan will be a summary of all comments not accepted and their reasons for dismissal. Changes in federal funding level Any changes in federal funding levels after the draft Consolidated Plan or Action Plan's comment period has expired and the resulting effect on the distribution of funds will not be considered an amendment or a substantial amendment. Public access to records The city will provide all interested parties with access to information and records related to the city's Consolidated Plan,Annual Action Plans,CAPER and the city's use of funds under all programs covered by the Consolidated Plan during the preceding five years. All materials, announcements, and notices of the hearing will include information about how persons with disabilities and non-English speaking persons may request accommodations in order to review the proposed plan and provide written or oral comments. Upon request, or in the case of public hearings where a significant number of non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to participate,the city will provide both written interpretation(s) of the proposed consolidated or CDBG Citizen Participation action plan one (1)week prior to the public hearing or within 48 hours of a request; and/or oral interpretation at the public hearing. Use of available waivers from HUD The City of Meridian,when provided the authority from Housing and Urban Development Department, may utilize any flexibilities or statutory waivers provided by HUD as they relate to the Community Development Block Grant Program.Waivers are typically provided in the event of disaster and/or emergency declaration,though waivers may be available at other HUD specified times. Disaster/Emergency Events A declared disaster or emergency may include but is not limited to the following: 1) Man-Made Disasters 2) Natural Disasters 3) Terrorism 4) Infectious Disease or pandemic(such as COVID-1 9/coronavirus) 5) National Emergency If waivers or other authorities are available from HUD to assist in expediting available additional resources and/or any plan modifications, City of Meridian staff may take full advantage of offered exceptions to standard Citizen Participation requirements outlined in other sections of this plan. All public hearings may be virtual, if allowed by HUD,to meet recommended social distancing and/or emergency response guidelines. Reasonable notice and opportunity for public response or comment will be considered as the minimums outlined in any provided waivers. CDBG Citizen Participation • Meridian CDBG Program program.five years of the CDBG Planning for the next Year Consolidated Plan-5 Discussion Points PY22 Action Plan•Citizen Participation Plan•year Goals-Priorities and 5•Analysis of Built Environment•ChoiceAnalysis of Impediments to Fair Housing •Market AnalysisHousing Needs Assessment and Housing •Purpose of Consolidated (Con) Plan• Purpose yearsand develop a plan for upcoming 5 Gather information on current needs •Development (HUD)Dept. of Housing and Urban •program stay relevant.requirement that helps the The Con Plan is a federal Housing Needs Findings housing, environment of housing market, etc.characteristics of those at risk of unstable Demographics, common housing problems, Method data review.Consultation, stakeholder groups, public outreach, Purpose development. homelessness, special needs, and community Identify levels of need in affordable housing, AnalysisHousing Market Assessment and Analysis of housing for people who are renting.Improve communication regarding fair Goals and Actions violations.rental market and fair housing Concern with -Impediment 3 Provide greater outreach and support.Goals and Actions community feedback.complaints out of sync with Lack of -Impediment 2 housing challenges faced by residents.Gather data on the level and types of fair Goals and Actions Fair Housing violationsLack of data on –Impediment 1 ChoiceFair Housing Impediments to Analysis of Recommendations Food AccessFuture Considerations: Community Gardens and Community CentersParks-Greenspaces StreetlightingSidewalks/Urban TrailsHomeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program health.community amenities, and between stable housing, Reviews the connection EnvironmentBuilt Strategic Plan LMI PersonsExpand Opportunities for Priority 3 EnvironmentCreate a Suitable Living Priority 2 Provide Decent Housing Priority 1 21 improvements, neighborhood facilitiesExamples: streetlights, sidewalks, ADA •Funding: $987,115•Infrastructure ImprovementsPublic Facilities and 3 information, fair housing activitiesExamples: program planning, public •Funding: $225,000•Program Administration 4 related to constructing rental unitshomebuyer assistance, eligible activities Examples: homeowner repairs, •Funding: $987,115•Housing Year Goals-5 behavioral health servicesemergency rental assistance, Examples: childcare scholarships, •Funding: $388,100•Public Services Citizen Updates to current plan.when the community will be engaged.A clear plan for the minimum of how and Participation Plan Housing PY22 Funding: $517,466•Application for funding•fundedprojects that will be Details the specific •PY22 Project Funding Submitted Annually PlanAction 8.7%Program Admin15%Public Services38.2%Pub Fac/Infra38.2% Housing Total: $197,423 costs, principal buydown, etc. Assistance with down payment, closing $40,000-NeighborWorks Boise Homebuyer Assistance emergency repair.Weatherization, accessibility, and $157,423-NeighborWorks Boise Homeowner Repair Projects Public Services Total: $77,620 programs.Access to extended care and summer $20,000-appointments, pharmacy, and shopping.Transportation for lunch, activities, medical $14,859-Meridian Senior Center Senior Transportation who are at risk of being evicted.Provides emergency assistance to those $42,761-Jesse Tree Emergency Rental Assistance Public Facility Total: $197,423 Does not need repair at this time.Meridian Food Bank Roof Repair-Withdrawn inadequate streetlighting.Installation/modernization of $97,423-Public Works Landing Subdivision Streetlights lighting doesn't currently exist.Add streetlighting to an area where $100,000-Public Works Franklin Road and 5th Streetlights ImprovementsInfrastructure and Program Total: $45,000 and outreach.Fair housing campaign, coordination, $5,000Fair Housing management, oversight, and coordination.Program planning, public information, general $40,000General Admin Administration Important Dates Adoption of Plan 2August Public Hearing at Council Meeting 26July Public Presentation at Council Workshop 28June Formal Public Comment Period 29Julyto24June Contact Us https://meridiancity.org/cdbg/Website ccampbell@meridiancity.org Email Address 0575-(208) 489 or comments.Reach out to Crystal for inquiries Resolution Will be added when complete. CDBG Citizen Participation E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Mayors Office: Biannual Strategic Plan Update Mayor Robert E. Simison E I D IAN•�- g City Council Members: 9 Tre Bernt Brad Hoa lun C+ Joe Borton Jessica Perreault D A H O Luke Cavener Liz Strader June 22"d 2022-------- — — -- --------- MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Robert E Simison, City Council FROM: Vincent Koontz— Strategic Performance Analyst RE: 2021-2025 Strategic Plan—June 2022 Execution Progress Report Background: This memo summarizes the work our departments have performed from January 2022—June 2022. This bi- annual update serves as a communication update to Council to provide them with departmental activities that are furthering our adopted Focus Areas and Goals. In July 2021, City Departments completed updating their strategies and tactics to accomplish the adopted Strategic Plan, which represents the work that the departments execute. Every six months, we communicate with Council about high level progress and attainment of key portions of the plan. Current Status and Next Steps: Over the past six months we have made steady progress on the strategies and the tactics by departments. As we continue to make progress, Council liaisons will be updated to gain information from Council members on topics that require policy, budget or input from the Council body. During this June presentation to Council, we will outline key initiatives, significant milestones and possible Council discussions based on the progress of the plan. During the next six months, we will review data from our Citizen Survey, which will be key to making updates and changes to our plan, in order to be responsive to the needs of our community. Key Indicators: • 33 of the 359 tactics in the plan have been completed since July 2021. • 80% of the tactics in the plan have had activity since July 2021. • Departments and Stakeholders have engaged City Council on several key initiatives such as; o Housing Attainability o Roadway Improvements (Linder Road, others) o Civic Block and Community Center o WASD Student Impacts o Meridian Pool Transfer o Parks Master Plan Focus Area: Responsible Growth Meridian will responsibly promote growth that enhances its long-term comprehensive vision and prioritizes infill development. We will encourage affordable, diverse housing options and high-quality communities. Strategic Goals: Prioritize investment of city infrastructure and encourage road and school facilities in identified areas to grow responsibly and maximize the delivery of city services. Mayor's Office • Review of current CFP to reflect Strategic Priorities and core services. o CFP review is currently in process with the Director Team and will be updated accordingly. Planning • Develop and utilize tools to enhance community services. o WASD updated City Council in February on the new Student Generation Rate they will be using going forward. The planning department will continue to coordinate with WASD, our planning staff and the development community to determine impacts on schools. o During the April 2022 discussion, Council and WASD discussed growth projection analysis methodology. o Permitting Dashboard is live and the Land Use and Development Report was submitted to Council for evaluation. Public Works • Development Master Plans o Public Works completed service map and phasing plan projections for areas served by the Can Ada Lift Station and McDermott Trunk Projects will allow clear options for development in that area. Implement the goals in the community's Comprehensive Plan to ensure orderly development. Parks • Parks Master Plan o Parks findings presentation was held in late February. Parks is currently working on programs for cost recovery and a key issues matrix. o Discussed cost recovery options with City Council and held and open house to review options, inventory results and other key data points in May. Establish enhanced housing affordability options in new subdivisions to create additional opportunities for all. Mayor's Office • Collaborate with groups to create varied housing options o The Mayor's Office approved the AARP Livability initiative to work with Opticos Design to discuss the"missing middle"housing options. Planning • Advocate for the building of condominiums and other multifamily enhance options o In April 2022, staff reviewed options for attainable housing opportunities to City Council o In May 2022 Council was engaged by IHFA to discuss how funding could work for partnership opportunities. Focus Area: Transportation and Infrastructure: Meridian will prioritize citizen desires for a more connected and safe community infrastructure. We will engage our partners and utilize resources to advance priority projects. We will develop a safe and connected system that includes pathways, sidewalks and a multi-modal approach to solve congestion challenges and roadway deficiencies. Strategic Goals: Advance construction of transportation projects on priority arterial roadways to reduce commute times and improve efficient movement within and about Meridian. Mayor's Office • Utilizing city funds to advance priority road projects. o Linder Road's interagency agreement is funded and design is underway. o Discussions are continuing with stakeholder groups to move Linder Road forward and identifying additional priority projects in the IFYWP. Planning • Coordinate to design and advance projects with the Transportation Commission. o Transportation commission heard about suggested pedestrian crossings at Records, River Valley to Fairview as well as possible medians on Ustick Rd. Enhance our pathway network through property investment, agreements and construction to create continuous pathways with additional connection points. Planning • Prioritize new pathway and sidewalk connections o Planning has been working closely with ACHD to prioritize residential capital sidewalk improvements that complete sidewalk improvements and fill gaps in residential areas of Meridian. There are several projects in FY22 and FY23 in the plan. Parks • Pathway segments and community awareness o Creason Pathway project is out to bid. Linder Road projects have received bids and are being reviewed. Notice to proceed will be given in June. o Five Mile Creek Pathway Striping are complete. • Development connections and standards o New conditions of approval have been developed to have pathway inspections to align with code. Planning will work to update their checklist for plats and define the inspection process. Focus Area: Business and Economic Vitality Meridian will revitalize its downtown and grow its targeted commercial areas to ensure a balanced economic base that supports family wage jobs creation. We will retain and recruit businesses and services that support our targeted industries and community needs. Strategic Goals: Retain and recruit business in the professional services, light manufacturing, and health care industries to provide a balanced economic base. IT Services • Enhance the City's presence for the community o Efforts to redesign the website are about 70% complete. We are currently taking feedback from departments and exploring content. Police • Deploy resources to target industries and expand our business community. o The Crime Prevention Unit has started sharing Crime Bulletins to the Chamber to provide the business community with awareness of local trends in crime. Pursue multi-story residential and mixed-use projects in downtown that provide an increased quality of life and value to our citizens. Economic Development • Downtown survey to gather parking,perceptions and business needs o Surveys for visitors, business owners and property owners were created and provided to MDC and the Chamber in February. • 2nd Street engagement o In January representatives from VRT, COMPASS, MDC and adjacent businesses met to discuss the 2nd Street concept. • Civic Block Development Features o Selected River Caddis as developer for Civic Block project with consultation and approval from MDC, Council and stakeholders. Updated development plans as well as possible options for a future Community Center have been presented to Council. Collaborate with impacted parties in our downtown area to effectively plan economic vitality with the sun setting of the urban renewal district. Economic Development • Business Improvement District o Draft and revised suggested business improvement district map was updated and provided to MDC and the Chamber in late February. Focus Area: Public Health and Safety Meridian will maintain its status as one of the safest communities in the West by investing in services and infrastructure that are essential to public health and safety. We will provide timely services, safe drinking water, and regulatory compliant wastewater services. We will evaluate the environmental impacts and our decisions, using data to inform our decision making. We willpartner with our health community to ensure access to quality care for our citizens. Strategic Goals: Invest in needed Police facilities while implementing strategies to reduce property crime,improve traffic safety, enhance public education and prevention efforts and meet service level expectations. Police • Utilize substations to improve patrol effectiveness and public engagement o Construction contracts for the North Police Substation have been completed and have gone to bid. Construction should begin in summer of 2022 with completion in 2023. o The main Police Department has undergone a remodel to allow for an improved customer experience in the records division along with improved and updated classroom facilities for training. • Promote policies that build community trust o Crisis intervention team was launched and has worked on several individuals to prevent negative outcomes in the community. o Minority members of the community participated in the last LT promotional boards. Fire • Achieve a CPSE Accreditation for Fire Services o Standards of Cover Document is nearing completion with Ironwood Consulting o The accreditation process has begun, we have selected a leadership team and submitted needed paperwork for become a registrant for FY23. • Achieve a 5-minute response time in underserved areas in the community. o Ground breaking for Fire Station 7 & 8 have occurred and the staffing is included in the FY23 budget. These stations will improve overall response times in our key growth areas. Invest in innovative technologies and processes to enhance drinking water quality, improve clean water discharge qualities and reduce the impact on the external environment to protect public health and compliance with regulations. Public Works • Meet service reliability tools o Completed submission of Meridian's IPDES permit reapplication. This process was done in house and will save the city hundreds of thousands of dollars over an outside consultant. Focus Area: Vibrant and Sustainable Community Meridian will create vibrant places for our citizens, embrace sustainable practices, andpreserve natural spaces. We will provide innovatively designed parks and recreational offerings. We will respond to citizen desires to be stewards of our natural environment. We willpartner with our community and developers to create beautiful open spaces, and cultivate art and cultural opportunities. Strategic Goals: Identify, improve, and support public spaces, events and program offerings that contribute to a premier and vibrant community. Mayor's Office • AARP Livability Initiative o The age-friendly survey went live to the community during March and will be available until April 30tn o Survey results are currently being reviewed with the Mayor's Office Team Parks • Fill gaps in current recreational offerings o Operations and Maintenance Agreement for the Meridian Pool transfer from WARD to the City have been signed and approved by City Council and we will begin operations this summer. o Fees have been updated and fully approved via public hearing in April 2022. • Create an Urban Forestry Management Plan o Created and sent to Council in March 2022. Implementation of the plan will take place over the duration of the strategic plan. • Discovery Park Phase II o Park is underway, targeted Teen Amenities and components will be added in the near future. Execute financially responsible, sustainable and environmentally conscious projects to promote energy efficiency,waste stream reduction, and water conservation. Public Works • Pursue environmentally conscious projects and programs o Completed Trash or Treasure and the Spring Clean Up events. Both events had significant community participation. o Comprehensive review conducted on the Solid Waste Contract. Recommended to SWAC and City Council to leave current contract provisions in place. Focus Area: Government Excellence Meridian will encourage open, transparent and approachable government. We will embody our CARE values utilizing proactive, high quality communication with our citizens and stakeholders enhancing community engagement. We will invest in our employees in order to deliver our citizens the most innovative, efficient, and value-added services, while providing financially sound, resilient and effective government. Strategic Goals: Provide increased accessibility and transparency to government information at all levels which empowers residents to utilize their voice in governance and make informed decisions. Finance • Deploy additional self service tools for citizen transparency. o Open Gov and Questica are fully deployed and available for budget, financial and non-financial dashboarding and data reporting. Police • Increase accessibility to data and communications utilizing data dashboards o Data dashboards have been created for Patrol and Criminal Investigations to provide key insights for officers and teams as they work on key initiatives. Empower employees to innovate operations, update ordinances and simplify processes in order to improve effectiveness and provide premier services to our citizens. Mayor's Office • Innovation Program o Conducting process improvement projects in Human Resources, Community Development and Finance on internal and customer facing processes. o Completing development of an internal database to store data, house innovations and digitize data capture, all electronically. Exemplify and prioritize premier service through investment in our employees with skill-based training and career path advancement opportunities. Human Resources • Develop a robust internship program o Sent survey to Director team to understand their departmental needs for interns and what changes might be suggested to make the program more successful. o Mayor's Office will be developing a project plan and testing a pilot program to build a robust intern program for the entire city. • Create development programs for our employees o Individual Develop Program draft has been created and is ready for leadership staff to review. E IDIAN 'aAHO AGENDA ITEM ITEM TOPIC: Mayor's Office: Neighborhood Grants Program Update C� E IDIAN,--- MEMO TO CITY COUNCIL Request to Include Topic on the City Council Agenda From: Dave Miles Meeting Date: June 28, 2022 Presenter: Dave Miles Estimated Time: 20 mins Topic: Neighborhood Grants Program Recommended Council Action: Provide approval for allocation of FY2022 budgeted funds for top-scoring, recommended Neighborhood Grant applications. Background: The City Council allocated $50,000 in the FY2022 budget for the Neighborhood Grants Program (NGP), with the intent to expand citizen input to develop projects that highlight neighborhood identity and pride, and further Meridian's vision to be a premier community in which to live,work and raise a family. The program's goals seek to create opportunities for long-term civic engagement by community members,build stronger relationships between elected officials, city staff, the community and other agencies, and to inspire projects that leave lasting impacts across Meridian's community. As originally presented in May of 2021, the NGP proposed to award up to $25,000 per project for up to two projects; and the program is anticipated to grow over time, presuming successful execution in prior years and community and budgetary support for such projects. While staffing shortages have impacted the execution timeline during this first year of the program,the process continues. Based on application flow, the program appears to be successful thus far and a sought-after resource for the community. During the application process,the City received 12 applications for funding. These applications include a range of types including requests for amenities, beautification and/or clean-up efforts and community events. Applicants varied whether individuals, businesses, non-profits, homeowners' associations or service groups. Scoring of applications was performed individually by a panel consisting of each of the City Council members as defined during program development and roll-out. The scoring matrix allocated points across six categories including: project description, inclusion of volunteer assistance to execute,timeline efficacy, project impact, project budget and outside recommendations or support. Total points available per application were 100 points, plus five bonus points for outside recommendations or support. Below is a brief table depicting the type of project,the group who submitted the request and a brief summary and estimated cost of each. The projects requested nearly$300,000 in total Pagel of 3 funding with an average funding request of approximately$30,000. Two applications did not provide funding requests or budget information in their applications. Project Type Group Brief Summary Funding Request 1 Amenity Youth/HOA Add 5 dog waste stations throughout local HOA 2 Event Block Party Events, Hold 3 block parties in various City park LLC locations 3 Amenity Am.Legion#113 Installation of a flag pole and flags on City $15,600 property 4 Clean Up Am.Legion#114 Purchase and install flag collect boxes,and $12,140 incinerators to be used for proper flag destruction in partnership w ISCC 5 Maintenance Senior Center Re-paint exterior of building $48,165 6 Beautification Golfview HOA Common area landscape improvements to local $34,000 HOA 7 Beautification Meridian Co-Op Plant next phase of pollinator plants in City $1,163 Gardeners (Heroes) park 8 Amenity Meridian Co-Op Build City(Kleiner)park community garden $36,600 Gardeners picnic shelter 9 Beautification Calvary Chapel Private property clean-up adjacent to $50,000 Meridian community pathway 10 Amenity Anita Burgess Installation of a universal play system in City $33,797 (Bear Creek)park 11 Amenity Meridian Library Purchase of a vehicle to expand at-home delivery $50,000 District service of books 12 Amenity MSAB Purchase and give-away of rain sensors for $10,000 Meridian residents Discussion: The NGP was originally presented (in 2021) to award up to $25,000 per project for a maximum of two projects. Based on applications received, the program goals and the scoring results (provided below), Council should consider the best allocation of funding. The original program sideboards were established as a starting point, when considering staff impacts of project management, paperwork and invoicing required for awarded projects. Throughout this inaugural year of the program lessons are being learned and changes and adjustments will need to be made in future years. These will include adjustments in application information needed, removal of incomplete applications and considerations for the legal agreement parameters that could be necessary depending on the scope and scale of a project in relation to City coordination needs. For example, various applications in this cycle year require coordination and probably ongoing operational &maintenance efforts from the City (Parks) Departments. How this gets factored into review and execution of projects is something that will need to be refined over time. In the meantime, contingent approvals from Council are warranted to ensure that project applicants are engaged, able to deliver projects and define a plan for any contingency funding needs that could arise. Recommendation: Staff is seeking approval for award of funds for up to the top three scored projects as listed in the scoring table below. This recommendation is based on a few factors discussed below the scoring table. Page 2 of 3 Proj. Project Type Group Brief Summary Funding Scoring No. Request 7 Beautification Meridian Co- Plant next phase of pollinator plants in City $1,163 514 Op Gardeners Heroes ark 10 Amenity Anita Burgess Installation of a universal play system for all $33,797* 502 in City(Bear Creek)park 4 Clean Up Am.Legion Purchase and install flag collect boxes,and $12,140 472 #114 incinerators to be used for proper flag destruction in partnership w/ISCC 3 Amenity Am.Legion Installation of a flag pole and flags on City $15,600 459 #113 property 8 Amenity Meridian Co- Build City(Kleiner) park community garden $36,600 458 Op Gardeners picnic shelter 9 Beautification Calvary Chapel Private property clean-up adjacent to community $50,000 370 Meridian pathway 5 Maintenance Senior Center Re-paint exterior of building $48,165 336 12 Amenity MSAB Purchase and give-away of rain sensors for $10,000 315 Meridian residents 11 Amenity Meridian Purchase of a vehicle to expand at-home delivery $50,000 275 Library service of books District 6 Beautification Golfview HOA Common area landscape improvements to local $34,000 225 HOA 1 Amenity Self/Youth Add 5 dog waste stations throughout local HOA 96 2 Event Block Party Hold 3 block parties in various City park locations 95 Event,LLC *Updated estimates put project costs at$47,193 (approx.) First, the panel scoring ranked these projects in top points earned on the scoring criteria with a simple aggregate ranking of the applications. Second, each of the three recommended projects have some elements of agency partnership whether with the City, non-profits or the American Legion. This will aide in the execution of projects. Original program guidelines recommended two projects to ensure staff had adequate ability to manage each project. Based on the applications and discussions with Parks staff, staff believes these three projects are manageable from a resourcing, project management perspective. Last, one project exceeds the originally recommended $25,000 cap. Due to the projected breadth and impact of the project, the ranking of the project and the need to partner with the Parks Department, staff feel this is a worthwhile project when considering the additional funding support. Total funding of the top three projects is $60,496*,which is $10,496 more than the budgeted program allocation. The over-budget funds could be allocated via a budget amendment to fund all top-three projects, fewer than three projects could be awarded or other projects that scored well but not at the top could be selected. As the application scoring was a portion of the process to award, staff recommends a follow-up discussion with Council to finalize project awards, and will present this information for discussion on June 28, 2022. <end> Page 3 of 3