09-678 Adopt PY2009 CDBG Action PlanCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. D~l ' ~ `
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMISSION OF THE CONIMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM YEAR 2009 ACTION PLAN TO THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND ATTEST THE
SAME ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an annual action plan be submitted to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") in order to receive Community
Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funding for Program Year 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on the Program Year 2009 Action Plan on
June 23, 2009, and held a public comment period on the draft application materials from June 23
to July 28, 2009;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the Program Year 2009 Action Plan and its certification documents,
copies of which aze attached hereto as EXHIBIT A and incorporated herein by reference, be, and
the same hereby aze, approved as to both form and content.
Section 2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk be, and they hereby aze, authorized to
respectively execute and attest the certifying documents for the Program Year 2009 Action Plan
for and on behalf of the City of Meridian.
Section 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval. ~ f
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~~ T -d-ay of Aug.,
2009.
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~` day of Aug., 2009.
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Exhibit A: Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2009 Action Plan
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2009 ACTION PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
2009 ACTION PLAN
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Introduction i
1. Purpose of this Document 1
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2. Cit~of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement - 1
3. Consolidated Plan
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1. Summary of PY2009 Objectives and Outcomes 4
2 Evaluation of the City's_Past Performance _ (,
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3. Summary of the Citizen. Participation Process _
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Resources 9
1. Federal, State, and Local Resources 9
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S. Allocations Summary 13
iGeographic DLstribution 14
Additional Requirements 15
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~Pragram Specific Requirements 17
1. PY20D9 CDBG Activities to Benefit LMI Petsoms l7
!Appendices
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Appendix C: Certifications
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2009 Program Year Action Plan
Introduction
1. Purpose of this Document
The City of Meridian is a designated entitlement community by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). This designation allows the City to receive funds from HUD's
Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Program. The 2009 program year will mark the
City's third year as an entitlement community.
Federal regulations (24 CFR § 91.200(a) and 91.220) require the City to submit an action plan
each year that describes how CDBG funds will be invested in the community. The 2009 Action
Plan was developed with a strong emphasis on community input, following the Citizen
Participation Plan set forth in Meridian's 2007 - 2011Consolidated Plan. Through this planning
effort, the City has prepared the following strategy, which will guide program expenditures over
the next Program Year (PY); October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
2. City of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement
In accordance with the overarching goals of the CDBG program, as set forth in 24 CFR §
91.1(a)(1), the City's mission is to utilize CDBG funding to develop viable urban communities
by providing decent housing, providing a suitable living environment, and expanding economic
opportunities principally for low/moderate income (LMn persons. The City's primary means
toward this end shall be to extend and strengthen partnerships among all levels of government
and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit organizations, in the production and
operation of affordable housing.
3. Consolidated Plan
A consolidated plan must be submitted every three to five years to receive federal CDBG funds.
The Consolidated Plan typically results from a collaborative process where a community can
scrutinize its current situation and establish a unified vision for community development actions.
It provides local jurisdictions an approach to shape various housing and community development
programs. The City of Meridian's Consolidated Plan spans program years 2007 through 2011
and addresses the community's most critical housing and community development needs.
4. Action Plan
For every year identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City of Meridian is required to prepare a
one-year Action Plan to notify citizens and HUD officials of the City's intended actions to occur
during that specific year. The PY2009 Action Plan identifies the objectives the City hopes to
achieve from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, and outlines the activities the City
will undertake to achieve those objectives.
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5. CAPER
At the end of each program year, the City of Meridian prepares a Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to provide information to its constituents and
HUD about that year's accomplishments. This information allows HUD, city off cials, and the
general public to evaluate the City's performance and determine whether the activities
undertaken during the year helped to (1) meet the City's five-year goals and (2) address priority
needs identified in the Consolidated Plan and the Annual Action Plan. This annual performance
report, prepared with public review and comment, is submitted to HUD annually no later than
December 31.
6. Submittal to HUD
In compliance with 24 CFR § 91.15(a), and in order to maintain continuity in its program and
provide accountability to citizens, the City shall submit this action plan no later than August 15,
2009. The City shall submit on an annual basis a summary of its citizen participation and
consultation process, an annual action plan, and all required certifications. At least every five
years, the City shall submit a housing and homeless needs assessment, market analysis and
strategic plan.
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Executive Summary
As an Entitlement Community, the City of Meridian receives CDBG funds each year from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Program Year 2009 (PY09) funding for
the City of Meridian is anticipated in the amount of $249,962.00. Funds will be used to address
priorities within the HUD performance measurement system to: (1) create a suitable living
environment for Meridian residents, (2) provide decent housing for Meridian residents and (3)
create economic opportunities for Meridian residents.
Activities planned in PY09 focus primarily on LMI beneficiaries. Meridian will invest CDBG
funds in public facility projects in LMI neighborhoodsl, homeownership assistance, and public
services (assistance for general services at the Meridian Food Bank, and a new transportation
service for kids at targeted schools to the Boys & Girls Club), all of which are LMI expenditures.
The two public facility projects planned in LMI neighborhoods are (1) a multi-use pathway along
Five Mile Creek from Fairview Avenue to Pine Avenue (within Census Tract 010321, Block
Group 1), and (2) equipment installation in Centennial Park (located just south of Census Tract
010321, Block Group 1).
The City will also support facade improvements in the urban renewal area (URA), and devote the
remaining PY2009 funds to CDBG program administration.
Table 1 provides a general summary of activities planned in PY09.
Table 1: Summary of Activity and Categorical Expenditures
Activity Categorical Categorical
Category Expenditure Total Total Percentage
AdmMlstratlon & Planting - 20%
$49,467.70
TOTAL $49,467.70 20%
Public Sendces -15%
Bays & Giris Ciub $17,000.00
Meridian Food Bank $20,494.30
TOTAL $37,494.30 15%
Public Facilities
Five Mile Creek Pathway Envt & CN $33,000.00
Centennial Park Improvements $55,000.00
TOTAL $88,000,00 3596
Affordable Housing
Homebuyer Assistance $35,000.00
TOTAL 535,000.00 14°t
Slum & Blight
Facade Improvements $40,000.QO
TOTAL 540,000.00 1696
SUBTOTAL $249,962.00 10096
t Under the exceptional criteria, Meridian has three census blocks that qualify as I MA (low/moderate income areas). They are Census Tract
10322, Block Group 1 (45% I Mn, Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 (72.05% 1 MI), and Census Tract 10321, Block Group 2 (46.1%LMI).
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1. Summary of PY 2009 Objectives and Outcomes
In Program Year 2009, the City will invest CDBG funds according to the following priorities.
Priority explanations, with rationale for their selection and relative order, follow each:
• PY09 Priority #1: Community Improvement (Suitable Living Environment)
Public facility projects that are available to the broader general public (i.e. not intended
for a specific group like seniors, or children) have been somewhat lacking in past years.
This year, the City will place a greater emphasis on this sort of public facility project to
ensure a more balanced distribution of available resources over time.
Public service activities are essential in the current economic climate. The Food Bank
has experienced a considerable increase in demand in recent months, and CDBG
assistance will be a tremendous help in allowing them to continue providing food to
area residents in need. The Boys and Girls Club provides food and countless other
activities and educationaVrecreational opportunities to children at the Club that may not
be available otherwise. Providing low-income children with a means to access these
services is a top priority.
• PY09 Priority #2: Economic Development (URA Revitalization)
Economic Development through revitalization of the URA is a top priority in order to
entice additional investment where it is needed most. The City feels that it is important
to continue implementing the URA revitalization strategy, and addressing blight is a
key component of that strategy.
• PY09 Priority #3: Affordable Housing (Homeownership)
The partnership with BCACHA in PY2008 was a huge success. Providing decent
housing is a primary component of the CDBG program, and housing costs are lower
than they have been in recent years. Continuing this partnership is the City's third
highest priority for the upcoming program year.
Table 2: Summary of 1?xpenditums by Priority
PY09 Priority Amount of PY09
CDBG Funds
Allocated Percent of PY09
CDBG Funds
Allocated
Community
ImprovemenUSuitable Llving
Environment otal
$125,494.30
50%
Public Facilities $88,000.00 35%
Public Services $37,494.30 15%
Economic Development $40,000.00 16%
Affordable Housing $35,000.00 14%
Administration $49,467.70 20%
TOTAL $249,962.00 100%
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A summary of anticipated outcomes within these priorities is as follows:
PY09 Priority #1: Community Improvement $125,494 30
OBJECTIVE: Provide a suitable living environment and support neighborhood
revitalization activities in Meridian's LMI Areas that promote public
health, safety and welfare.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:
1. Centennial Park: Install playground equipment and other amenities
in Centennial Park;
2. Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H.1: Begin construction of a
multi-use pathway along Five Mile Creek;
3. Public Services: Engage in public service activities with non-profit
service providers to promote health, safety, and welfare for LMI
residents:
a. Boys & Girls Club: Initiate a bussing program to transport
students from Peregrine Elementary, Meridian Middle, and
Meridian High to the Boys & Girls Club after school;
b. Meridian Food Bank: Provide general service assistance.
PY09 Priority #2 Economic Development $40.000.00
OBJECTIVE: Improve economic conditions in the Urban Renewal Area by addressing
slum and blight.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:
1. Facade Improvements: Partner with Meridian Development
Corporation to complete one facade improvement project to
address slum and blight in the URA;
2. Other: Support the efforts of Meridian Development Corporation
to target businesses that will fit well with Meridian's downtown
revitalization vision.
PY09 Priority #3 Affordable Housing $35,000.00
OBJECTIVE: Improve affordable homeownership opportunities for low income families.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES:
1. Homebuyer Assistance: Partner with Boise City/Ada County
Housing Authority to provide affordable housing opportunities;
2. Other: One Fair Housing awareness activity;
3. Other: Increase awareness of affordable homeownership
opportunities and programs.
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Z. Evaluation of the City's Past Performance
The City has successfully applied for and received the following CDBG grants through the Idaho
CDBG Small Cities Program.
Awarded Amount Project Status
1985 $272,697 Revolving Loan Fund Closed Out
1985 $4,388 Renovate Senior Center Closed Out
1987 $5,000 Renovate Senior Center Closed Out
1988 $400,000 Public Infrastructure Closed Out
1991 $400,000 Downtown Revitalization Closed Out
1995 $52,000 Renovate Senior Center Closed Out
2004 $100,000 Renovate Senior Center Closed Out
2006 $52,900 Renovate Senior Center Closed Out
2006 $250,000 Job Creation Closed Out
2007 $230,544 CDBG Entitlement Processing
2008 $237,775 CDBG Entitlement Processing
3. Summary of the Citizen Participation Process
The City of Meridian employs a comprehensive citizen participation process for all CDBG
projects and activities. The City solicits input from Meridian residents in all phases of its
Community Development efforts, from the initial planning and project/program implementation
to reporting and assessing accomplishments/outcomes. This process fosters the open and
inclusive identification of needs and delivery of services to City residents. It also helps to ensure
that the overall direction of the CDBG program is (1) consistent with residents' expectations and
(2) responsive to neighborhood concerns. A summary of this process is presented below as
identified in 24 CFR § 91.220(b). A complete copy of the Citizen Participation Plan can be
found in the Appendix of the 2007 - 2011 Consolidated Plan.
A. Participation
The City encourages citizen participation in all stages of the planning process. From the
drafting of the Consolidated Plan to the submittal of the annual Performance Evaluation
Report, the City hosts Public Meetings, provides draft copies of the Plan, encourages, accepts
and incorporates citizen input and feedback, and holds special public hearings whenever any
substantial amendments are proposed.
The City works with non-profit organizations to encourage the participation of program
beneficiaries, including low- and moderate-income residents. Bi-lingual services and
additional assistance for persons with disabilities are available upon request.
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B. Public Meetings
The bulk of Meridian's Citizen Participation process occurs through public meetings.
Meridian CDBG staff hosts three public meeting during each phase of the funding cycle; one
in preparation for the Consolidated Plan and its annual update through the One-Year Action
Plan, one in conjunction with obtaining approval of the draft plans and the third with the
City's Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report process. These meetings give
residents an opportunity to comment on all aspects of CDBG program administration, as well
as all activities undertaken by the City. A similar public process ensues when substantial
amendments are proposed to the Consolidated or Annual Action Plans.
To solicit input on CDBG activities, the City publishes notices in the local newspaper, the
Valley Times, as well as the regional newspaper, the Idaho Statesman, two weeks prior to
each meeting. The notices include information about the availability of draft and final plans,
which are typically available for public review at City Hall, the Public Library, and the
Meridian Senior Center.
City staff also approaches City Council periodically at their weekly public meetings to obtain
feedback and direction on CDBG priorities, use of leftover funds, etc. This gives interested
citizens an additional way to stay informed on how the program evolves over the year.
C. Access to Information
The City posts all CDBG-related plans (including the Consolidated Plan, annual action plans,
and CAPERs) on its website for public review and scrutiny. The CDBG portion of the City's
website is located at http://www.meridiancity.org/planning.asnx?id=244.
Draft versions of all plans are available for review and comment by citizens, public agencies,
and other interested parties before they are considered and acted upon by City Council, and
submitted to HUD. Copies of draft and final reports are available free of charge at Meridian
City Hall. Requests for access to specific information can be made in advance and
coordinated with City personnel.
City staff is also available to persons or interested parties who require technical assistance in
understanding the Plan, the preparation of comments, the preparation of requests for funding,
or the process in general. Staff is readily available to receive and respond to any and all
questions, comments, or concerns that arise about the CDBG program throughout the year.
D. PY2009 Process
Several brainstorming meetings were held among City staff to identify potential projects that
meet the goals identified in the City's five year strategic plan. The City began developing its
PY09 Action Plan in February with informal meetings, project eligibility research, etc.
The City published notices in both the Idaho Statesman and Valley Times to announce apre-
draft public meeting that was held on June 15, 2009 at Meridian City Hall. No members of
the public attended the meeting.
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The following chronology summarizes the City's formal Public Participation efforts:
• June 1: Published notice of plan development and pre-draft public meeting in
Valley Times and Idaho Statesman.
• June 8, 2009: Published notice of public hearing/commentperlod initiation in
Valley Times.
• June 10, 2009: Published notice of public hearing/comment period initiation in
Idaho Statesman.
• June 15, 2009: Pre-draft public meeting held at City Hall.
• June 16, 2009: Proposed project prioritization by City Council (public meeting).
• June 19, 2009: Draft Plan released for public review. Copies available at City
Hall, Meridian Public Library, Meridian Senior Center, and online.
• June 23, 2009: Opened public hearing and comment period.
• June 28, 2009: Closed public hearing and comment period. Council finalized plan
and directed staff to prepare adopting resolution.
• August 11, 2009: Council passed adopting resolution (formally adopted PY2009
Action Plan).
• August 12, 2009: City sent adopted plan to HUD for review and consideration.
E. Efforts to Broaden Public Participation
In addition to the steps outlined in the City's Citizen Participation Plan, staff also met with
several non-profit entities to discuss possible projects and activities. On February 12, 2009,
and again on April 16, 2009, staff met with the Meridian Faith Ambassadors, which is a
conglomerate of faith-based organizations interested in providing assistance to populations in
need, to discuss the CDBG program and process. Staff attended Meridian Development
Corporation Board meetings on March 11, 2009 to discuss facade improvements, and also on
May 13, 2009, for a more general presentation on use of CDBG funds. On May 20, 2009
staff gave a presentation to the Meridian Kiwanis Club on the intent of the CDBG program,
and possible projects and activities to pursue. Throughout this outreach effort, staff received
input that helped guide the formation of the PY09 Plan.
4. Summary of Public Comments
The City received a letter from BoiseCity/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA) dated July
16, 2009. The letter requested an increase in the amount of funding proposed for
homeownership assistance in the draft Action Plan. The draft Action Plan proposed $25,000.00
for this activity, and BCACHA requested $50,000.00. BCACHA reiterated this request with in-
person testimony at the July 21 public hearing.
The City decreased funding to a public facilities project in order to increase funding available for
homeownership assistance. An amount sufficient to increase funding to the extent requested was
not available in light of other priority activities, however, and BCACHA's subrecipient funding
was only increased to $35,000.00.
5. Summary of Comments not Accepted: N/A
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Resources
1. Federal, State and Local Resources
CDBG and City general funds are available to support program activities. The City may
consider additional partnerships with Meridian Development Corporation (MDC) and Boise
City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA) to leverage available resources and achieve
maximum results. The following funding sources have been identified to help address the needs
of low/moderate income (LMI) individuals and families. Some resources may be directly
leveraged to help fund CDBG eligible activities, in which case all HUD regulations and
requirements regarding matching will be satisfied, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.220(c)(2). While
other resources may not be able to contribute directly toward CDBG-eligible activities, they may
be able to provide assistance to related support programs. These leveraged funds will be tracked
and documented as part of the compliance monitoring process.
Federal resources that may be made available
^ U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development:
- Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program
HOME Investment Partnership
Program
Emergency Shelter Grant
Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS
^ U.S. Department of Health and
Human Services
^ U.S. Department of Education
^ Federal Housing Administration
Homeownership Program
^ Fannie Mae
^ Federal Emergency Management
Administration
^ U.S. Veterans Administration
State resources that may be made available
^ Idaho Community Foundation
^ Idaho Housing and Finance
Association
^ Idaho Department of Education
^ Idaho Department of Environmental
Quality Idaho Association of
Mortgage Brokers
^ Idaho Department of Agriculture
^ State Tax Credits
^ Idaho Department of Health and
Welfare:
- Community Services Grant
- Family and Child Services
- Public Health Services
- Domestic Violence Grant
- Idaho Children's Trust Fund
^ Idaho Office on Aging
^ Idaho Department of Justice
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Local resources that may be made available
^ Meridian General Funds
^ Meridian Development Corporation
^ Ada County Association of Realtors
^ Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority
^ Neighborhood Housing Services
^ Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
^ Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships
^ El-Ada Community Action Partnership
^ United Way
^ Faith-based Organizations
^ Local utility companies
^ Individual and Business Donors
^ Civic Organization Donations
^ Volunteer in-kind services
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Objectives, Activities & Measures
In PY09, the City of Meridian expects to spend the majority of CDBG funds to benefit low- and
moderate-income persons or households, specifically addressing the LMI National Objective. The City's
PY09 entitlement is anticipated at $249,962.00. Objectives, Activities, and Measures for each
project/activity are outlined below.
1. Community Improvement/Suitable Living Environment: $125,494.30
OBJECTIVE:
Provide a suitable living environment and support neighborhood revitalization activities in
Meridian's I,NII Areas that promote public health, safety, and welfare.
To achieve this objective, the City will focus primarily on improving public facilities that serve LMI
residents. Additional assistance will be provided to public service subrecipients to engage in
activities that benefit LMI residents throughout the community.
ACTIVITIES:
MEASURES:
^ Install playground equipment and other amenities in Centennial Park, located at
223 E. Idaho Avenue.
^ Begin construction of a multi-use pathway along Five Mile Creek through Census
Track 010321, Block Group 1.
^ Engage in public service activities with non-profit service providers to promote
health, safety, and welfare for LMI residents.
^ Centennial Park: One set of playground equipment and up to four (4) game tables
installed for use by nearby residents.
^ Five Mile Creek Pathway: Begin construction of one multi-use pathway along
Five Mile Creek through Census Track 010321, Block Group 1. Completion of
the pathway is tentatively planned for PY2010.
^ Public Service: Assist up to two public service subrecipients in delivering services
that promote health, safety, and welfare for LMI residents. Public Service
subrecipients will include:
o Boys & Girls Club: Initiate a bussing program to transport students from
Peregrine Elementary, Meridian Middle, and Meridian High to the Boys &
Girls Club after school;
o Meridian Food Bank: Provide assistance to continue general services - to
purchase food for area residents in need.
Funds
;Project __ ____________ __Ob ectlve -- ----Citation _ __ __ Allocated
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Centennial Park LMA §570.201 (c) __
$55,000.00
Five Mile Creek Pathway LMA §570.201 (c) $33,000.00
Public Services LMA §570.201 (e) $37,494.30
Boys & Girls Club $17,000.00
Meridian Food Bank $20,494.30
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2. Economic Opportunity: $ 40,000.00
OBJECTIVE:
Improve economic conditions in the Urban Renewal Area (URA) by addressing slum and blight.
The City will partner with Meridian Development Corporation to spazk redevelopment and create
economic opportunity by addressing blighted conditions in the URA.
ACTIVITIES:
The City will provide funding to the Meridian Development Corporation for its facade improvement
program.
MEASURES:
One facade improvement project will be completed within the Urban Renewal Area.
Project Ob~ectlve Cltatlon _ Funds Allocated __ _;
Facade Improvements SBA _ §570.202(a)(3) _ _ $40,000.00
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TOTAL $401000.00__
3. Affordable Homeownership Opportunity: $35,000.00
OBJECTIVE:
Improve affordable homeownership opportunities for eligible homebuyers.
The City will continue its partnership with BCACHA to expand homeownership opportunities for
LMI individuals and families.
ACTIVITIES:
The City will provide funding to the Housing Authority to grant down payment, closing cost, and
principle buy down assistance to LMI homebuyers identified through the Section 8 Program.
MEASURES:
Up to four (4) LMI homebuyers will be identified and assisted in the purchase of an affordable
home.
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Project- __ ObLctive_ _ Cltatlon _ _
Homeownership Assistance LMC §570.201 (n)
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TOTAL
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F_u_nds Allocated-- __;
_$35,000.00
_ _ . $35,000.0.0_ j
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4. Administration: $49,476.70
OBJECTIVE:
The City will administer the CDBG Program in accordance with all applicable federal laws and
regulations and in a manner consistent with the 2007 - 2011 Consolidated Plan.
ACTIVITIES:
^ Oversee and coordinate inter jurisdictional and inter-agency rules.
^ Assist Mayor in the development and implementation of the Affordable Housing
Task Force.
^ Ensure compliance with the Citizen Participation Plan.
^ Attend regional fair housing and other events.
^ Prepare program budgets, schedules, and any amendments.
^ Monitor, evaluate, and document audit results regarding the program,
subrecipients, activities, etc.
^ Prepare reports and documents for submission to HUD.
^ Develop agreements to carry out program activities.
^ Complete training and other educational activities to enhance the CDBG
administration process.
^ Assist in regional and community activities that promote awareness of fair
housing and other CDBG-related issues.
Project _ _ __ __ __. Objective - Citation _ __ Funds Allocated
Program Administration N/A §570.206 $49,467.70
.TOTAL. _ -- __ _ - _- --- ---$49,467.70_i
5. Allocations Summary: $249,962.00
Table 3: PY09 Allocation Summary by Prioriri
PY09 Priority Amount of PY09
CDBG Funds
Allocated Percent of PY09
CDBG Funds
Allocated
Community
Improvement/Suitable Living
Environment otal
$125,494.30
50%
Public Facilities $88,000.00 35%
Public Services $37,494.30 15%
Affordable Homeownership $35,000.00 14%
Economic Opportunity $40,000.00 16%
Administration $49,467.70 20%
TOTAL $249,962.00 100%
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Geoerauluc Distribution
Meridian's low-moderate income azea is depicted in Appendix A.1. The azea is bisected by Meridian
Road and Main Street, which, between the railroad and Cherry/Fairview, is the City's historic downtown
core. East and west of Meridian/Main, the area is primarily residential in character with the exception of
some light industrial uses adjacent to the rail line. Much of the single family/detached housing stock in
the azea was constructed in the early to mid 1900's. There are also several multi-family complexes and
mobile home parks in the LMI area and immediate surrounding vicinity. The LMI Area is the focus of
location-specific activities for the upcoming program year. The City will spend 63.8% ($128,000) of
available PY09 funds on location-specific activities in this area (after removing the Administration and
Planning allocation of 20% from the total entitlement).
The following projects will occur in specific locations or pre-identified geographic area:
1. Centennial Park: The Park is located at 223 E. Idaho Avenue, just south of Census Tract 010321,
Block Group 1. The azea surrounding the pazk consists primarily of single family, detached residential
units, with a limited amount of multi-family residential housing. A map of Centennial Park and the
surrounding azea is included in Appendix A.3.
This project was selected because this residential azea is underserved with parks and related recreational
amenities. This project will address that need and increase the level of service for residents in the area.
2. Five Mile Creek Pathway: This pathway segment will traverse along the east side of Five Mile Creek
from Fairview Avenue to Pine Avenue. The project is located in apre-designated LMI area as identified
by HUD (Census Tract 010321, Block Group 1). A map of the pathway alignment and surrounding area
is included in Appendix A.4.
3. Facade Improvements: The specific location of the facade improvement project will be determined
by the Meridian Development Corporation Boazd. MDC's jurisdiction is the City's Urban Renewal
Area as established by City Council on August 27, 2002 and recognized by HUD on Mazch 6, 2009. A
map of the Urban Renewal Area is included in Appendix A.2.
The remaining projects/activities for PY2009 aze not tied to any specific geographic area.
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Additional Requirements
1. Affordable Housing
The City will partner with Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA) to expand affordable
housing opportunity in PY2009. The City will continue funding to BCACHA for homeownership
assistance to eligible prospective buyers identified through the Section 8 program. The homeownership
assistance activity, which was a great success in PY2008, will receive $35,000.00 for continuation in
PY2009. This will allow BCACHA to assist up to four eligible homebuyers in the upcoming program
year.
The City does not plan to provide monetary assistance for rental purposes in the upcoming program
year, but will continue to facilitate discussions with azea residents and service providers.
2. Public Housing
The City does not plan to contribute monetarily to expanding public housing in PY2009, but will
continue to encourage homeownership for eligible buyers as described above, and participate in the
regional dialogue with neighboring communities and service providers to (1) define goals and formulate
a public housing strategy, (2) identify potential funding sources to implement that strategy, and (3)
involve new/broader segments of the community that have not been involved in such discussions in the
past.
3. Homeless and Other Special Needs
The City will invest PY09 funds to assist children from LMI families. The Boys & Girls Club will
receive public service assistance to implement an after school busing program to transport students from
Peregrine Elementary, Meridian Middle, and Meridian High to the Club every day after school. The
Club provides a wide variety of programs that will help to educate these children about social
interaction, health, academics, and general life skills. The Club provides meals, tutoring, recreational
programs, health education, and other activities. Lack of transportation is a primary reason for sporadic
or non-attendance at the Club, and many children who aze unable to participate in the Club's many
activities aze from working families with limited resources. These children often return home after
school to empty households with no supervision and at times no dinner because pazents are at work.
The CDBG assisted after school transportation program will allow these at risk children to access the
many programs and activities the Club already provides.
In PY09, the City's efforts to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of homeless
individuals and families, to prevent low-income individuals and families with children from becoming
homeless, to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing and independent living, to
address chronic homelessness, and to address the special needs of non-homeless persons will occur
primarily through an ongoing partnership with the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Caze (CoC).
PY09 CDBG funds will not be invested in activities specifically targeted to these objectives. The City
will participate in the CoC to identify ways of supporting area housing providers' efforts to increase
affordable transitional and permanent housing facilities. As additional information is obtained regazding
homelessness within Meridian, the City will determine whether other federal, state or locaUprivate funds
can be leveraged with CDBG funding to effectively address these needs within the community in future
program years.
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4. Barriers to Affordable Housing
While no CDBG funds will go to identifying or eliminating bamers to affordable housing, the City plans
to overhaul its Comprehensive Plan in the upcoming program year. Part of the effort will include a
reexamination of existing Comprehensive Plan goals, policies, and objectives pertaining to affordable
housing. The housing component of the Plan rewrite will be guided by a housing sub-committee, which
will be the first active step toward establishing an affordable housing task force. The task force, after
assisting the City in retooling affordable housing policy, will continue working with the City to see that
the policies formulated in the upcoming program year are carried forward to implementation.
5. Other Actions
Over the course of the upcoming program year, the City will compile and disburse information on lead-
based paint hazards in order to (1) educate the public, (2) gauge the prevalence of lead paint
contamination, and (3) start to address the issue within the City. There is a wealth of information
already available from HUD, the State, neighboring communities, and various organizations that staff
will gather and make available at City Hall, on the City's website, and at other appropriate locations
throughout the community.
The City will continue to engage in the regional dialogue with neighboring communities and service
providers to identify and address underserved needs, maintain affordable housing, and reduce the
number of families living in poverty. Through the Comprehensive Plan rewrite, the City will examine
its own institutional structure and look for ways to enhance coordination between public and private
housing and social service agencies.
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Program-Suecific Requirements
1. PY2009 CDBG Activities to Benefit LMI persons
The majority of PY09 expenditures will benefit LMI persons. Centennial Park improvements and the
Five Mile Creek Pathway will benefit LMI residents on an area basis, and homeownership assistance
and public services will do so on a clientele basis.
The locations of the affordable housing activities have yet to be determined. However, all housing
activities will benefit LMI clientele. Similarly, the Public Service activities are not restricted to
residents within any particular azea. However, due either to documented recipient income (Boys & Girls
Club) or the nature and location of the service (Meridian Food Bank), all Public Service activities will
also benefit LMI clientele.
Both Public Facility projects -Centennial Park and Five Mile Creek Pathway - aze intended to serve
LMI Areas. Although it is located just outside of the designated LMI Census Tracts, the City is
conducting an income survey that will determine Centennial Park's eligibility. Five Mile Creek
Pathway is within an eligible Census Tract and Block Group (Census Track 010321, Block Group 1).
Maps of Meridian's LMI Census Tracts are found in Appendix A. Maps of the two Public Facility
projects aze also included in Appendix A.
The City will spend a total of $160,494.30 on activities that benefit low-moderate income areas and
individuals in the upcoming program year. Cumulatively, that constitutes 80% of the City's PY09
entitlement (after removing the Administration and Planning allocation).
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1. LMI Census Block Groups
2. Urban Renewal Area
3. Centennial Park Vicinity
4. Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H.1
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Appendix A.1: LMI Census Block Groups
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APPENDIX B: TABLES
1. Table 3A -Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
2. Table 3B -Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals
3. Table 3C -Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
(1) Program Administration
(2) Affordable Housing
(3) Centennial Park
(4) Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H.1
(5) Public Services
a. Boys & Girls Club
b. Meridian Food Bank
(6) Facade Lnprovements
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Appendix B.1
Table 3A: Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
Grantee Name: CITY OF MERIDIAN
Avar~abili /Accessibili of Decent Ho H-1
Specific Annual Objective Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
Funds Indicators Number Number Com leted
DH Objective 2-6: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0 0 %
1.1 will help non-profit and Other 2008 0 0 0 %
for-profit developers and 2009 0 0 %
builders construct one (1) 2010 0 0 %
new housing facility 2011 1 unit/facility 1 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: One %
(1) new housing or facilities
for homeless, special needs, or
elderl o ulations
DH Objective 2-3: As deemed CDBG/ 2007 1 0 0 %
1.2 feasible the City will Other 2008 0 1 0 %
acquire and demolish, 2009 0 0 %
clear and/or dispose of 2010 0 0 %
property to make way for 2011 0 0 %
new affordable housing
units MULTI-YEAR GOAL: One %
(1) structure or lot acquired,
removed, and/or disposed of
DH Objective 2-8: Based upon CDBG/ 2007 0 0 0 %
1.3 availability, the City will Other 2008 0 0 0 %
purchase a Dollar HUD 2009 0 0 %
Home and sell as 2010 0 0 %
affordable housing 2011 1 1 %
0 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
One (1) HUD Dollaz Home
purchased, marketed
Affordab il of Decent Ho (DH-2)
DH Objective 2-1: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 AHTF Estab. 1 1 100%
2.1 will create an Affordable Other 2008 0 0 %
Housing Task Force to 2009 0 0 %
make recommendations to 2010 0 0 %
the Mayor and City 2011 0 0 %
Council to facilitate the
creation of, preservation MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1 1 100 %
of, and dissemination of AHTF continues to work
information regarding toward improving affordable
affordable owner-occupied housing opportunities in the
housing. City
DH Objective 2-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0 0 0%
2.2 will invest CDBG funds in Other 2008 1 5 2 40 %
funding and filling 2009 1 1 %
affordable housing units 2010 1 1 %
2011 2 2 %
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MULTI-YEAR GOAL: Five 9 22%
(5) affordable housing units
available to LMI residents
DH Objective 2-7: The City CDBG/ 2007 150 150 %
2~ will provide information, Other 2008 0 0 %
referral to housing 2009 0 0 %
counseling services, first- 2010 0 0 %
time homebuyer 2011 0 0 %
assistance, and
accessibility improvements MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
grants through Community Distributed to fifty (50)
Resource Directory residents of Meridian's
LMI Areas and one
hundred (100) other
residents
Sustainabili of Decent Ho (DH-3)
DH Objective 2-4:The City CDBG/ 2007 1 Activity 1 1 100%
3.1 will participate on boards Other 2008 1 Activity 1 1 100%
and committees of local 2009 1 Activity
organizations and 2010 1 Activity
cooperate with other local 2011 1 Activit
governments to promote MULTI-YEAR GOAL: Five 5 2 40%
affordable rental housing (5) fair housing activities
opportunities
DH Objective 2-5: CDBG/ 2007 20 persons 20 0 0%
3.2 PlanningBuilding Other 2008 20 persons 20 0 0%
Department will continue 2009 20 persons 20
to inform and educate the 2010 20 persons 20
public, non profit agencies, 2011 20 ersons 20
and the private sector MULTI-YEAR GOAL: One 100 0 0%
housing industry about the hundred (100) persons
dangers of lead-based paint educated on lead based paint
DH Objective 2-9: The City CDBG/ 2007 2 families 2 %
33 will support activities that Other 2008 2 families 2 %
increase the awareness of 2009 2 families 2 %
available affordable 2010 2 families 2 %
homeownership 2011 2 families 2 %
opportunities and
programs 10 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
Ten (10) families with
increased awareness
Availabil i /Accessibi li of Suitable Li Environment (SL-1)
SL N/A 2007 %
1.1 2008 %
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
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Ail <ordabili o f Suitable L avin Environment (SL-2)
SL N/A 2007 %
2.1 2008
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Sustainability o f Suitable Living Environment (SL-3)
SL Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE Cases 2 %
3.1 Enforcement will help to Other 2008 2 CE Cases 2 %
reduce deterioration of this 2009 2 CE Cases 2 %
neighborhood by working 2010 2 CE Cases 2 %
with residents to enforce 2011 2 CE Cases 2 %
property maintenance MULT-YEAR GOAL: Ten 10
codes (10) CE Cases opened and
resolved in I.MI Census
Tracts
SL Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 Activity 1 0 0 %
3.2 will organize Other 2008 1 Activity 1 1 100 %
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 Activity 1 %
and/or improvement 2010 1 Activity 1 %
activities 2011 1 Activi 1 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: Five 5 1 20%
(5) clean-up/and or
im rovement activities
SL Objective 3-3: The City CDBG/ 2007 5 residents 5 %
3.3 will help address key Other 2008 5 residents 5 %
social and human service 2009 5 residents 5 %
needs, especially those 2010 5 residents 5 %
related to family support, 2011 5 residents 5 %
youth development, child 2g %
care, senior services, MULTI-YEAR GOAL•
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substance abuse, Twenty-five (25) LMI
homelessness support
services, financial residents will show
counseling, victims of increased awareness of
domestic violence, available social and human
veteran's affairs, services programs
transportation, educational,
and em to went trainin
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Grantee Name: CITY OF MERIDIAN
Availabili /Accessibili of Economic O rtuni O-1
Specific Annual Objective Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
Funds Indicators Number Number Com leted
EO N/A 2007 %
1.1 2008 %
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Affordabili of Economic O rtuni (E O-2)
EO N/A 2007 %
2.1 2008 %
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Sustainabili of Economic O rtuni (EO-3)
EO Objective 1-1: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0 %
3.1 will support the efforts of Other 2008 0 0 %
the Meridian Development 2009 2 2 %
Corporation to implement 2010 Z 2 %
the Urban Renewal Area 2011 2 2 %
Plan in revitalizing MULTI-YEAR GOAL: Six 6
downtown (6) new LMI jobs
EO Objective 1-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0 %
3.2 will improve economic Other 2008 0 0 %
conditions in the Meridian 2009 3 3 %
Urban Renewal Area, 2010 3 3 %
creating access to services 2011 4 4 %
and jobs for LMI persons 10 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
Ten (10) businesses locate
in Meridian URA
Ne' boyhood Rev italization (NR-1)
NR N/A 2007 %
1.1 2008 %
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Other (O-1)
O N/A 2007 %
1.1 2008 %
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
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MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Other (O-2)
O N/A 2007 %
Z.1 2008 %
2009 %
2010 %
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
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Appendix B.2
Table 3B: Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals
Grantee Name: City of
Meridian Expected
Annual Actual
Annual Resources used during the
eriod
Program Year: 2008 Number of
Units
To Be
Com leted Number of
Units
Completed
CDBG
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Homeless households 0 ^ ^ ^ ^
Non-homeless households 0 ^ ^ ^ ^
Special needs households 0 ^ ^ ^ ^
Total Sec. 215 Beneficiaries* ^ ^ ^ ^
RENTAL GOALS
Sec. 215 Onl
Acquisition of existing units 0 ^ ^ ^
Production of new units 0 ^ ^ ^
Rehabilitation of existing units 0 ^ ^ ^ ^
Rental Assistance 0 ^ ^ ^
Total Sec. 215 Affordable
Rental 0 ^ ^ ^ ^
HOME OWNER GOALS
Sec. 215 Onl
Acquisition of existing units 0 ^ ^
Production of new units 0 ^ ^
Rehabilitation of existing units 0 ^ ^
Homebuyer Assistance 4 ® ^ ^
Total Sec. 215 Affordable
Owner 4 ® ^ ^ ^
COMBINED RENTAL
AND OWNER GOALS
Sec. 215 Onl
Acquisition of existing units 0 ^ ^ ^
Production of new units 0 ^ ^ ^
Rehabilitation of existing units 0 ^ ^ ^ ^
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Rental Assistance 0 ^ ^ ^
Homebuyer Assistance 4 ® ^ ^
Combined Total Sec. 215
Goals* 4 ® ^ ^ ^
OVERALL HOUSING GOALS
(Sec. 215 + Other Affordable
Housin
Annual Rental Housing Goal ^ ^ ^ ^
Annual Owner Housing Goal 4 ® ^ ^ ^
Total Overall Housing Goal 4 ® ^ ^ ^
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Appendix B.3(1)
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Program Administration
Project Title PY2009 Program Administration
Description
The City's Overall CDBG program management, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation
will include the following types of assistance:
^ Coordinating Fair Housing activities with Boise and Nampa
^ Ensuring compliance with the Citizen Participation Plan
^ Preparing program budgets, schedules and amendments
^ Evaluating program results against stated objectives
^ Monitoring program activities for progress and compliance; resolutve audit and monitoring
findings
^ Preparing reports and other documents for submission to HUD
^ Developing agreements to carry out program activities
^ Coordinate training activities
Objective category: ^ Suitable Living Environment ^ Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ 5ustainability
Location/Target Area
Citywide as applicable
Objective Number Project ID
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
21A 24 CFR § 570.206
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement N/A
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
N/A N/A
Local ID Units Upon Completion
N/A
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$49,467.70
$49,467.70
$49,467.70
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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Affordable Housing
Project Title Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority Homeownership
Description
The City will provide funding for the Boise CitylAda County Housing Authority to provide direct
homeownership assistance to help LMI individuals purchase homes.
Objective category: ^ Suitable Living Environment ®Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ®Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Citywide as applicable
Objective Number Project ID
2-2
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
13 24 CFR § 570.201(n)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subreci Tent LMH
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
DH-2 3~.
Local ID Units Upon Completion
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$35,000.00
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$35,000.00
$35,000.00
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Community Improvement -Public Facility
Project Title Centennial Park
Description
The City will allocate $55,000.00 to purchase and install playground equipment, game tables, etc. in Centennial
Park. The Park is not located in an approved LMI census block group, so the first step of this project is to
prepare a survey confirming that the Park is eligible and appropriate for expenditure of CDBG funds.
Objective category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^ Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ®Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/TargetRrea
237 E. Idaho Avenue; Meridian, ID 83642
Census Tract 010321, Block Group 1.
Objective Number Project ID
SL3.3
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
5 24 CFR § 570.201(c)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement LMA
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
SL-1 1 facility improvement
Local ID Units Upon Completion
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
E5G
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Frior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$55,000.00
$55,000.00
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$55,000.00
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Community Improvement -Public Facilities
Project Title Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H.1
Description
The City will allocate $33,000.00 to complete any necessary environmental reviews and begin construction of
Five Mile Creek Pathway, Segment H.1 through aLow-Moderate Income area within the City. This project
will provide (1) a new recreational opportunity for residents in this area, and (2) a safe, convenient, non-
motorized link to Downtown Meridian, via Pine Avenue to the south, and to the many businesses, employment
opportunities, and services along Fairview Avenue to the north. Services located on Fairview near this pathway
include the Idaho Department of Motor Vehicles (1769 N. Lakes Ave. Ste 100), Living Balance Counseling
(1910 North Lakes Avenue), Hastings Books (1769 N. Lakes Avenue) and more.
Objective category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^ Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ®Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
237 E. Idaho Avenue; Meridian, ID 83642
Census Tract 010321, Block Group 1.
Objective Number Project ID
SL3.3
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
S 24 CFR § 570.201(c)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement LMA
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
SL-1 1 facility improvement
Local ID Units Upon Completion
1
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Frior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$33,000.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$33,000.00
$33,000.00
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Appendix B.3(5)a
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Community Improvement -Public Services
Project Title Boys & Girls Club Transportation Program
Description
The City will provide assistance to the Meridian Boys & Girls Club to initiate a bussing program that will
transport students from Peregrine Elementary, Meridian Middle, and Meridian High to the Club after school.
CDBG funds will cover driver wages and fringe benefits, insurance, bus maintenance and repairs, and fuel. The
bus will run every school day for the extent of the program year.
Objective category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^ Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ®Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Boys & Girls Club - 911 N. Meridian Road; Census Tract 010322, Block Group 1
Peregrine Elementary -1860 W. Waltman St.
Meridian Middle -1507 N. West 8`s Street; Census Tract 010322, Block Group 1
Meridian High - 1900 W. Pine Avenue; West of/adjacent to Census Tract 010322, Block Group 1
Objective Number Project ID
SL3.3
IiiJD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
03D 24 CFR § 570.202(e)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subreci Tent LMC
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
# of individuals served 100
Local ID Units Upon Completion
100
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
$17,000.00
$17,000.00
$17,000.00
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Appendix B.3(5)b
Jurisdiction's Name:
Priority Need:
Project Title:
Description
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
City of Meridian, Idaho
Community Improvement -Public Services
Meridian Food Bank
CDBG funding will assist the Meridian Food Bank in purchasing equipment and supplies related to their
primary function; providing food to individuals and families in need. Equipment may include
refrigerators/freezers for food storage, a truck to pick up and transport food, and computers to (1) track food,
monetary donations, and inventory, and (2) monitor and report finances for documentation purposes.
Objective category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^ Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ®Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Meridian Food Bank - 15 E. Bower; East of/adjacent to Census Tract101322, Block Group 2
Objective Number Project ID
SL3.3
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
03D 24 CFR § 570.202(e)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement LMC
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Indicator Annual Units
# of individuals served 600 + individuals
Local ID Units Upon Completion
600 + individuals
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
$20,494.30
$20,494.30
$20,494.30
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Appendix B.3(6)
Jurisdiction's Name:
Priority Need:
Project Title
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
City of Meridian, Idaho
Economic Development
Facade Improvements
Description
Partner with Meridian Development Corporation to complete one facade improvement project to address slum
and blight in the Urban Renewal Area.
Objective category: ^ Suitable Living Environment ^ Decent Housing ®Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ®Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Project will be located within the City's urban renewal area. The exact location will be determined by the MDC
Board.
Objective Number Project ID
ED1
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
O1 24 CFR § 570.202(a)(3)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement SBA
Start Date Completion Date
10/01/2009 09/30/2010
Performance Annual Units
Indicator: Blighted 1
structures improved
Local ID Units Upon Completion
1
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000.00
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$40,000.00
$40,000.00
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APPENDIX C: CERTIFICATIONS
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a~QP~~N1£NT,p~yDG~
* ~ ~ ~ CPMP Non-State Grantee
y°~9e oQ~~~ Certifications
~ D~E~ Many elements of this document may be completed electronically, however a
signature must be manually applied and the document must be submitted in paper form to the
Field Office.
^ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
NON-STATE GOVERNMENT CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing -- The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an
analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any
impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan -- It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24;
and it has in effect and is following a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the
CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Frea Workplace -- It will or will continue to provide adrug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a
controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
violation of such prohibition;
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about -
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
b. The grantee's policy of maintaining adrug-free workplace;
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the pen`ormance of the grant be given a copy of the statement
required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the
employee will -
a. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
b. Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no
later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or
otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position
title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal
agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each
affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any
employee who is so convicted -
a. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the
requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
b. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such
purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and
6.
Anti-Lobbying -- To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
8. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
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in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the
entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement;
9. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or
employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or
cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance
with
its instructions; and
10. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be
included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all
subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of )urisdiction -- The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable) and the jurisdiction
possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD
regulations.
Consistency with plan -- The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with
the strategic plan.
Section 3 -- It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24
CFR Part 135.
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Signatur,~/Aythorized Official Date
Name
Title
33 E. Broadwa
Address
Meridian, Idaho 83642
City/State/Zip
208-888-4433
Telephone Number
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^ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of
24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development
and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing,
expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following aPlan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been
approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
11. Maximum Feasible Priority -With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed
its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the
prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed
to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and
immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available);
12. Overall Benefit -The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2007, 2008,
2009, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally
benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for
activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
13. Special Assessments - It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including
Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and
moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public
improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public
improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made
against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section
108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public
improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property
with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and
occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the
assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
14. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals
engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
15. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which
is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Antl-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of part 35, subparts A, B, J, K and
R, of title 24;
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Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
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Signature/Au rized Official Date
Name
Title
33 E. Broadwa
Address
Meridian Idaho 83642
City/State/Zip
208-888-4433
Telephone Number
City of Meridian, Idaho 42
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® This certification does not apply.
^ This certification is applicable.
OPTIONAL CERTIFICATION
CDBG
Submit the following certification only when one or more of the activities in the action plan are designed to
meet other community development needs having a particular urgency as specified in 24 CFR 570.208(c):
The grantee hereby certifies that the Annual Plan includes one or more specifically identified CDBG-assisted activities, which
are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a
serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community and other financial resources are not available to
meet such needs.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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® This certification does not apply.
^ This certification is applicable.
Specific HOME Certifications
The HOME participating jurisdiction certifies that:
Tenant Based Rental Assistance -- If the participating jurisdiction intends to provide tenant-based rental assistance:
The use of HOME funds for tenant-based rental assistance is an essential element of the participating jurisdiction's
consolidated plan for expanding the supply, affordability, and availability of decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.
Eligible Activities and Costs -- it is using and will use HOME funds for eligible activities and costs, as described in 24 CFR § 92.205
through 92.209 and that it is not using and will not use HOME funds for prohibited activities, as described in § 92.214.
Appropriate Financial Assistance -- before committing any funds to a project, it will evaluate the project in accordance with the
guidelines that it adopts for this purpose and will not invest any more HOME funds in combination with other Federal assistance than
is necessary to provide affordable housing;
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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® This certification does not apply.
^ This certification is applicable.
HOPWA Certifications
The HOPWA grantee certifies that:
Activities --Activities funded under the program will meet urgent needs that are not being met by available public and private
sources.
Building -- Any building or structure assisted under that program shall be operated for the purpose specified in the plan:
1. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or acquisition of a facility,
2. For at least 3 years in the case of assistance involving non-substantial rehabilitation or repair of a building or structure.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
City of Meridian, Idaho 45
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^ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
ESG Certifications
I, Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Chief Executive Officer of Jurisdiction, certify that the local government
will ensure the provision of the matching supplemental funds required by the regulation at 24 CFR 576.51. I
have attached to this certification a description of the sources and amounts of such supplemental funds.
I further certify that the local government will comply with:
1. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.53 concerning the continued use of buildings for which Emergency
Shelter Grants are used for rehabilitation or conversion of buildings for use as emergency shelters for the
homeless; or when funds are used solely for operating costs or essential services.
2. The building standards requirement of 24 CFR 576.55.
3. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56, concerning assurances on services and other assistance to the
homeless.
4. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57, other appropriate provisions of 24 CFR Part 576, and other
applicable federal laws concerning nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
5. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.59(b) concerning the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
6. The requirement of 24 CFR 576.59 concerning minimizing the displacement of persons as a result of a
project assisted with these funds.
7. The requirements of 24 CFR Part 24 concerning the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.
8. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.56(a) and 576.65(b) that grantees develop and implement procedures
to ensure the confidentiality of records pertaining to any individual provided family violence prevention
or treatment services under any project assisted with ESG funds and that the address or location of any
family violence shelter project will not be made public, except with written authorization of the person or
persons responsible for the operation of such shelter.
9. The requirement that recipients involve themselves, to the maximum extent practicable and where
appropriate, homeless individuals and families in policymaking, renovating, maintaining, and operating
facilities assisted under the ESG program, and in providing services for occupants of these facilities as
provided by 24 CFR 76.56.
10. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.57(e) dealing with the provisions of, and regulations and procedures
applicable with respect to the environmental review responsibilities under the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 and related authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
il. The requirements of 24 CFR 576.21(a)(4) providing that the funding of homeless prevention activities for
families that have received eviction notices or notices of termination of utility services will meet the
requirements that: (A) the inability of the family to make the required payments must be the result of a
sudden reduction in income; (B) the assistance must be necessary to avoid eviction of the family or
termination of the services to the family; (C) there must be a reasonable prospect that the family will be
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able to resume payments within a reasonable period of time; and (D) the assistance must not supplant
funding for preexisting homeless prevention activities from any other source.
12. The new requirement of the McKinney-Vento Act (42 USC 11362) to develop and implement, to the
maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons
from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other
youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from
immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons. I further understand that state and local
governments are primarily responsible for the care of these individuals, and that ESG funds are not to
be used to assist such persons in place of state and local resources.
13. HUD's standards for participation in a local Homeless Management Information System (HMIs)-and the
collection and reporting of client-level information.
I further certify that the submission of a completed and approved Consolidated Plan with its certifications,
which act as the application for an Emergency Shelter Grant, is authorized under state and/or local law, and
that the local government possesses legal authority to carry out grant activities in accordance with the
applicable laws and regulations of the .Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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Signature/ u orized Official Date
Name
Title
33 E. Broadwa
Address
Meridian Idaho 83642
City/State/Zip
208-888-4433
Telephone Number
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^ This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
Instructions Concerning Lobbying and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S.
Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
Drug-Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the agency awards the grant. If it is
later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false certification, or otherwise violates the requirements of the Drug-
Free Workplace Act, HUD, in addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action authorized
under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the certification. If known, they may be
identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not Identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if
there is no application, the grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information
available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's drug-free
workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or other sites where work under the
grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g., all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway
department while in operation, State employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio
stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the grantee shall inform the agency of
the change(s), if it previously identified the workplaces in question (see paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific
grant: Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code)
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not identified here. The certification with regard to the drug-free workplace is
required by 24 CFR part 21.
Place Name Street Ci Coun smote Zi
Meridian Ci Hall 33 E. Broadwa Meridian Ada ID 83642
Meridian Ci Hall Annex 703 N. Main St. Meridian Ada ID 83642
Meridian Plannin De artment 660 E. Watertower Meridian Ada ID 83642
Definitions of terms in the Nonprocurement Suspension and Debarment common rule and Drug-Free Workplace common rule
apply to this certification. Grantees' attention is called, in particular, to the following definitions from these rules: "Controlled
substance" means a controlled substance in Schedules I through V of the Controlled
Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812) and as further defined by regulation (21 CFR 1308.11 through
1308.15); "Conviction" means a finding of guilt (including a plea of no% contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any
judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of the Federal or State criminal drug statutes; "Criminal
drug statute" means a Federal or non-Federal criminal statute involving the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or
possession of any controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of
work under a grant, including:
a. All "direct charge" employees;
b. all "indirect charge" employees unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and
c. temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work under the grant and who are on
the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers not on the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if
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used to meet a matching requirement; consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
Note that by signing these certifications, certain documents must completed, in use, and on file for verification. These documents
include:
1. Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2. Citizen Participation Plan
3. Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan
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Signature A horized Official Date
s
Name
Title
33 E. Broadwa
Address
Meridian Idaho 83642
City/State/Zip
208-888-4433
Telephone Number
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APPENDIX D: SF 424
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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version o2
*1. Type of Submission: *2. Type of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s)
^ Preapplication ^ New
® Application ®Continuation "Other (Specify)
^ Changed/Corrected Application ^ Revision
3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a. Legal Name: CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
*b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN): *c. Organizational DUNS:
82-6000225 028 451 367
d. Address:
"Street 1: 33 E. Broadway
Street 2:
"City: Meridian
County: Ada
"State: Idaho
Province:
"Country: USA
"Zip /Postal Code 83642
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Meridian Planning Department
f. Name and contact Information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: "First Name: Matthew
Middle Name:
"Last Name: Ellsworth
Suffix:
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
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Title: Associate City Planner and CDBG Administrator
Organizational Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 208-884-5533 Fax Number: 208-888-6854
*Email: mellsworthQa meridiancity.org
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version o2
*9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C. City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
*Other (Specify)
*10 Name of Federal Agency:
HUD
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
*12 Funding Opportunity Number:
14.218
*Title:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS
13. Competition Identlflcation Number:
Title:
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14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Investment funds to create/sustain suitable living environments, expand affordable housing opportunities, eliminate slum and blight,
and administer the CDBG program.
OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02
16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant: 1 *b. Program/Project: 1
17. Proposed Project:
*a. Start Date: 10/01 /2009 *b. End Date: 09/30/2010
18. Estimated Funding ($):
*a. Federal 249,962
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
*e. Other
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL 249,962
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
^ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
^ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c. Program is not covered by E. O. 12372
*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes", provide explanation.)
^ Yes ® No
21. *B si nin this a lication, I certi 1 to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and 2 that the statements
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herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply
with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject
me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
® ** I AGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an intemet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or
agency specific instructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: *First Name: Tammv
Middle Name:
*Last Name: De Weerd
Suffix:
*Title: Mayor
*Telephone Number: 208-888-4433 Fax Number: 208-884-8723
* Email: deweerdt@meridiancity.org
*Signature of Authorized Representati *Date Signed: ~-
Authorized for Local Reproduction ~~~,
Standard Form 424 (Revised 10/2005) '~/
Prescribed by OMB Circular A-102
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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
~ Application for Federal Assistance SF-424 Version 02 ~
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*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation
The following should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent of any Federal Debt.
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