Packet from Matt EllsworthCity Council Workshop
June 23, 2009
12. PY2009 CDBG Action Plan:
At the June 16 Meeting, Council members provided staff with their priority order of projects for
inclusion in the PY2009 CDBG Action Plan. Council's composite priority order of projects is
below, along with (1) an indication of whether each is included in the draft plan, (2) the allocated
funding amount for projects/activities that are included, and (3) an explanation of staff s
rationale for inclusion or exclusion of each project, if necessary:
1. Five Mile Creek Pathway (Included - $50,000): To complete necessary environmental
review and begin construction of pathway from Fairview to Pine.
2. Centennial Park (Included - $55,000): Install playground equipment and other amenities.
3. Fagade Improvements (Included - $40,000): Provide funding to MDC to continue Facade
Improvements program in designated Urban Renewal Area.
4. Code Enforcement (NOT INCLUDED): Excluded due to difficulties identifying an
appropriate dollar amount. If a specific dollar amount is identified, then the entire PY2008
allocation to Code Enforcement ($20,000) is still available (i.e. it has not yet been spent).
The City has the option to roll those funds over for Code Enforcement in PY2009.
5. Fire Protection Upgrades (NOT INCLUDED): This is a lower priority as identified by
Council for use of CDBG funds. The dollar amount has not been identified, but preliminary
estimates indicate that the need may exceed what CDBG can realistically achieve. There is
also no guarantee that these parks will not redevelop soon after upgraded infrastructure goes
in, which would be a waste of that investment and a violation of CDBG regulations. Staff
asked the Fire Department about other available grants/funding that maybe able to address
this need and will continue the dialogue in the future.
6. Homeownership Assistance (Included - $20,000): Staff included this activity in the draft
plan because (1) HUD expects/likes to see some expenditure on housing for LMI residents,
(2) it is an activity that is specifically called out in the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan,
and (3) it constitutes a relatively small portion of the total PY2009 budget (8%).
7. Other Funded Activities:
a. Public Services: Per Council's direction on June 16, 15% of the PY2009
entitlement ($37,494.30) is proposed for Public Service activities. Those activities
will be administered by the Meridian Food Bank and/or Boys & Girls Club. Staff
requested an opportunity to discuss the detailed breakdown of Public Service funds
at the July Council Workshop.
b. Administration: The City can spend up to 20% of its annual entitlement on
administrative activities such as staff time, consultants, non-project-related expenses
(that are required by HUD), etc. Staff proposes allocating the full 20% ($49,992.40)
allowable under this funding category.
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