CDBG Consolidation Plan 2007-2011 (2)• 21 severely mentally ill homeless persons
~„~ 36 homeless persons with chronic substance abuse
• 24 homeless persons who are victims of domestic violence
Further data is unavailable at this time. No data is available with regard to:
• The nature and extent of homelessness in the City of Meridian
• Rural homelessness and chronic homelessness in the City of Meridian
• The need for facilities and services in the City of Meridian for homeless individuals
and homeless families with children (i.e. at lease one parent or guardian and one
child under the age of 18, a pregnant woman, or a person in the process of securing
legal custody of a person under 18 (24 CFR § 91.5))
• Homeless subpopulations in the City of Meridian
• Characteristics and needs of LMI individuals and families with children in the City of
Meridian who are currently housed but threatened with homelessness
• Characteristics and needs of extremely low-income individuals and families with
children in the City of Meridian who are currently housed but threatened with
homelessness
• The nature and extent of homelessness in the City of Meridian by racial group
• The nature and extent of homelessness in the City of Meridian by ethnic group
• The number of elderly persons in the City of Meridian who are not homeless but
require supportive housing
• The number of frail elderly persons in the City of Meridian who are not homeless but
require supportive housing
• The number of persons with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities in the
City of Meridian who are not homeless but require supportive housing
,-~ The number of persons with alcohol or other drug addiction in the City of Meridian
who are not homeless but require supportive housing
• The number of persons with HIV/AIDS and their families in the City of Meridian who
are not homeless but require supportive housing
• The number of public housing residents in the City of Meridian who are not homeless
but require supportive housing
Homeless Strategy (24 CFR §§ 91.215(a)(2); 91.215(d)(2-4))
Further data is required to assess the needs of homeless persons in Meridian specifically,
and in particular their individual needs, emergency shelter needs, transitional housing
needs, and needs with regard to transitioning to permanent housing and independent living.
Comments received indicate that affordable housing for low-income persons is a much
greater concern than homelessness in Meridian. Further, given the almost exclusive
availability of services for homeless persons in neighboring Boise, and the dearth thereof in
Meridian, it is unlikely that there is a large homeless population in Meridian. Based upon
the available evidence, and the lack of data available to properly estimate homeless needs,
the investment of CDBG funds in projects to ameliorate homelessness is a lower priority
than other affordable housing objectives.
According to the most recent point-in-time count, as submitted in the CoC grant application,
the following data reflect the estimated homeless population and subpopulations for all of
Ada County, which has a population base of more than 383,000, and includes Meridian:
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Homeless Population
Homeless Subpopulations
Chronically Homeless
Severely Mentally IIII
Chronic Substance Abuse
Veterans
Persons with HIV/AIDS
Victims of Domestic Violence
Unaccompanied Youth (under 18)
Sheltered Unsheltered Total
472 109 581
4 22 26
6 15 21
19 17 36
2 22 24
N/A N/A N/A
12 11 23
0 0 0
Recent studies and surveys, conducted by Boise State University, have revealed a variety
of reasons for chronic homelessness in Ada County. While the primary reason is often the
lack of (or limited access to) affordable housing, there are many underlying issues that
may perpetuate homelessness. The studies mentioned before indicated that forty percent
of Boise's MSA homeless population reported having addiction issues, and thirty percent
reported having a diagnosis of severe mental illness. These obstacles must be considered,
and individuals who are experiencing homelessness must be given an opportunity to
address these barriers in order to obtain and maintain permanent housing.
,~~
Developing a successful strategy to break the cycle of homelessness and prevent future
homelessness requires accurate, unduplicated, reliable data on the numbers and needs of
homeless individuals and families. Point-in-time data is crucial to determining immediate
unmet needs for services, shelter, and housing options and is helpful in identifying in-depth
system weaknesses such as the need for shelter/housing options to meet the needs of
treatment or service-resistant individuals or families who present special challenges.
However, for truly effective planning, annualized, unduplicated data, including the numbers
and needs of those turned away by providers, must be considered as well. This is
particularly important in the development of prevention strategies. Boise MSA conducts an
annual point-in-time count of the homeless population. This involves simultaneously
counting of individuals/families both on the streets and in shelter facilities.
In order to utilize population data to effectively address structural and individual factors
creating and perpetuating homelessness, further classification and categorization is
required. Amore deliberate, effective plan is possible if it focuses on distinct
subpopulations as well as on categories of individuals that cut across these distinct
subgroups. This is especially true since, in reality, there are separate programs and
continuums of services and housing options for each subgroup. Providers have also
developed separate programs for categories of individuals that cross subgroups. In addition
to the homeless, others clients are represented as well: victims of domestic abuse, persons
with mental and/or physical illness, veterans, racial/ethnic minorities, persons with
drug/alcohol abuse issues and those facing unemployment are served. Emergency shelters
and transitional housing is needed by these populations to provide stabilization while they
work with social service agencies to access housing.
The three major subgroups of the Boise City/Ada County homeless population are: 1)
substance abusers (alcohol and drugs); 2) persons with serious mental illness and/or dual
diagnoses of mental illness complicated by substance abuse; and 3) families with children.
The major categories of homeless people that are included in these subgroups are veterans,
persons with HIV/AIDS, and victims of domestic violence.
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The City of Boise and Ada County do not have a sobering station or a detoxification
program and the current shelters do not accept persons who are intoxicated. Interfaith
~~~ Sanctuary, which is only open during the winter months, will accept intoxicated persons, as
well as referrals from local law enforcement agencies; medical facilities and social services
providers all agree that this is a critical need.
While social service agencies work to get more people into long-term housing, people need
a safe and secure shelter. Without access to an emergency shelter, persons facing
homelessness are more likely to become the victim of a crime, in danger of inclement
weather, or susceptible to disease. These threats create a long lasting burden on the
larger community, stressing safety and medical systems, which are not designed to serve
such populations. The overall well being of the community is impacted when some of its
members are "left out in the cold."
Interfaith Sanctuary's Executive Committee, consisting of representation from EI Ada
Community Action Partnership, Supportive Housing/Innovative Partnership, Corpus Christi
House, The Interfaith Alliance, Catholic Charities of Idaho, and the Roman Catholic Diocese
of Boise, has met on a continuous basis to plan and implement a viable shelter system for
Boise. Currently, the Board of Directors is meeting to develop funding streams, locate and
obtain a site for permanent operations, and create anon-profit plan for operations.
A wide range of agencies and groups have become included in the process. Other shelters
such as the Rescue Mission, Booth Memorial Home, and Corpus Christi House, have
developed working relations with Interfaith Sanctuary. Area medical facilities and police
coordinate services, relying on the Sanctuary to receive people who are homeless that
have come into contact with their facilities. Social service and governmental agencies such
/.~ as SHIP, EI-Ada, and the Veterans Administration provide services in conjunction with
Interfaith Sanctuary. Faith organizations, representing much of the larger community,
have contributed money, resources, and volunteers to support the Interfaith
Sanctuary project.
As a new member of the Continuum of Care, Meridian staff will be able to develop
relationships and understand the support network of the area's homeless and many service
providers. They will work closely with each of the following housing providers listed in the
charts to assist in meeting the needs of the homeless and at risk of becoming homeless.
In coordination with other members of the Continuum of Care, the City will join in
implementing the 10-year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, called Improving Access to
Mainstream Resources for the Chronically Homeless, the following goals will be addressed:
• New permanent housing beds for chronically homeless persons (to be achieved with
the development of Recovery Village);
• Increase the percentage of homeless persons staying in permanent housing by
increasing access to supportive services and removing barriers to staying in
permanent housing;
• Increase the percentage of homeless persons moving from transitional housing into
permanent housing by increasing the permanent housing stock and increasing access
to supportive services such as substance abuse, detoxification, and treatment;
• Increase the percentage of homeless persons becoming employed; and
• Ensure that the Continuum of Care has a functioning Homeless Management
Information System.
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Geographic allocation of Homelessness investments (24 CFR § 91.215(a)(1))
~~~ The City's investment of its Homelessness CDBG funds will not be allocated in a particular
geographic area, but will benefit Meridian as a whole. In an effort to help low-income
families avoid becoming homeless, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.215(d)(1), efforts to
disseminate information regarding homeless and transitional service providers through the
Community Resource Directory will be more pronounced in Census Tract 10322, Block
Group 2, but this activity will also occur citywide.
Obstacles to meeting underserved homeless needs (24 CFR § 91.215(a)(3))
CDBG-funded activities in the priority goal category of Affordable Housing/Homelessness will
address the following obstacles to meeting underserved needs of homeless persons in
Meridian:
• Near absence of facilities and services for homeless persons in Meridian.
• Lack of information about locally- and regionally-available facilities and services.
• Lack of, or limited access to, affordable housing.
• Need for facilities to treat underlying causes of homelessness, including substance
addiction and mental illness.
The City of Meridian will undertake the following actions to address these identified
obstacles:
• Through the efforts and activities of the Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force, the
City will partner with non-profit housing developers to construct a subsidized housing
~~ unit or facility to serve homeless, elderly, or special needs persons.
• The City will promote awareness of local and regional services and facilities serving
homeless persons, and persons at risk of becoming homeless, through the
Community Resource Directory.
Institutional structure for carrying out homeless plan (24 CFR § 91.215(k))
In carrying out its homeless plan, the City will work in cooperation with the following private
industry entities, non-profit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and
public institutions:
• EI-Ada Community Action Partnership
• 'The Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAPRI)
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA)
• Interfaith Alliance Sanctuary
• Boise City/Ada County Homeless Coalition
• Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
• Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
• City of Boise, Planning and Development Services Department, Housing and Community
Development Division
~\ City of Nampa, Departments of Community Development and Community Grants
• City of Eagle
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• Garden City Urban Renewal Agency
~~ Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
The City will draw on the strengths of this delivery system, including the longevity and
experience of these established entities, the comprehensive nature of coverage provided by
these existing entities, and the willingness of these entities to partner with and mentor the
City in homelessness-related CDBG programming.
The City will be aware of, and work to minimize any impact of, potential gaps in this
delivery system, including a need for ongoing attention to communication, coordination of
efforts, and ensuring a consistent stream of funding. The City will work toward overcoming
these potential gaps by maintaining ongoing communications, both by remaining visible in
the homeless service provider community -attending meetings, joining a-mail list-sews,
proactively networking -and through the Affordable Housing Task Force, which will invite
many of these service providers to work together toward the objective of preventing and
combating homelessness in Meridian.
Coordination (24 CFR §§ 91.100(a)(2) and 91.215(1))
In preparing the City's homeless strategy, the City consulted with public and private
agencies that provide assisted housing, health services, and social services to homeless and
chronically homeless persons, including the Interfaith Alliance Sanctuary, the Boise City/Ada
County Homeless Coalition, the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care, and EI-Ada
Community Action Partnership, in order to determine what resources are available to
address the needs of Meridian's chronically homeless population.
~~ Meridian partners with these regional service providers to support safe, decent, and
affordable transitional and permanent housing facilities are available for the homeless and
those at risk of becoming homeless. The following goals reflect the Ten-Year Plan to End
Chronic Homelessness.
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Non-homeless/special needs priorities and objectives (24 CFR § 91.215(a)(4))
The City includes housing for non-homeless persons with special needs (elderly, frail elderly,
persons with mental, physical, or developmental disabilities, persons with alcohol or other
drug addiction, and persons with HIV/AIDS and their families) among its Affordable Housing
goals for investing CDBG funds in Meridian.
The City's goals, action items, and anticipated outcomes for investing CDBG funds in
assisting non-homeless persons with special needs are set forth fully above. The following
is a reiteration of that portion of the goals, action items, and anticipated outcomes that
relate specifically to non-homeless persons with special needs.
PRIORITY #2: Affordable Housing
OBJECTIVE CATEGORY: Providing Decent Housing
GOAL: 3. Home/ess and transitiona/ housing; Help non-profit and for-
profit developers and builders construct new housing or
facilities for homeless, special needs, and elderly
populations.
2007-2011 ACTION ITEMS 6. The City will partner with various affordable housing service
providers (e.g. IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, BVHFH, SHIP, EI-
Homeless and Ada, Habitat for Humanity) to leverage resources and funds
Transitional Housing to provide one (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless,
~~ Action Items: special needs, or elderly persons.
7. The City will support faith-based groups and local non-
profits with referrals to transitional housing and homeless
shelters located in the region through the development and
maintenance of a Community Resource Directory. This
Directory will be primarily distributed within Census Tract
10322, Block 2, and to the public through service providers,
non-profits, and the Mayor's Faith Ambassadors.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 6. One (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless, special
needs, or elderly persons will be in place.
7. The Meridian Community Resource Directory will have been
distributed to fifty (50) residents of Census Track 10322,
Tract 2, and to one hundred (100) other Meridian residents.
Geographic allocation of Non-homeless/special needs investments (24 CFR §
91.215(a)(1))
The City's investment of its Non-homeless/special needs CDBG funds will not be allocated in
a particular geographic area, but will benefit Meridian as a whole. In an effort to help low-
income persons with special needs, efforts to disseminate information regarding homeless
and transitional service providers through the Community Resource Directory will be more
pronounced in Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2, although this activity wilt also occur
citywide.
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Estimated needs of Non-homeless/special needs persons (24 CFR §§
91.215(a)(2))
~~,
Further data is required to assess the needs of Non-homeless/special needs persons in
Meridian, and in particular their needs of such persons who are also part of extremely low-
income, low-income, and moderate-income households. Public comments received indicate
that, in Meridian, while affordable housing for low-income persons is a greater concern than
the needs of Non-homeless/special needs persons, improved and increased supportive
services and facilities to serve non-homeless special needs persons, elderly persons in
particular, is a source of elevated concern. Based upon these comments, the available
evidence, and the need for further data to properly estimate needs, the investment of CDBG
funds in programming to implement or support housing or other services for non-homeless
special needs persons is a medium priority among the City's affordable housing objectives.
Obstacles to meeting needs of underserved Non-homeless/special needs persons
(24 CFR § 91.215(a)(3))
CDBG-funded activities in the priority goal category of Affordable Housing/Nonhomeless
special needs persons will address the following obstacles to meeting underserved needs of
homeless persons in Meridian:
• Lack of adequate facilities and services for Non-homeless/special needs persons in
Meridian.
• Lack of information about locally- and regionally-available facilities and services.
• Lack of understanding of ADA provisions, procedures, and compliance.
~~ The City of Meridian will undertake the following actions to address these identified
obstacles:
• Through the efforts and activities of the Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force, the
City will partner with non-profit housing developers to construct a subsidized housing
unit or facility to serve homeless, elderly, or special needs persons.
• The City will promote awareness of local and regional services and facilities serving
Non-homeless/special needs persons through the Community Resource Directory.
• Meridian will utilize °The ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local
Governments" to understand and maintain compliance with ADA.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (24 CFR § 91.215(f))
Nonhousing Community Development priorities and objectives (24 CFR §
91.215(a)(4))
The City's Nonhousing Community Development programs include its first priority for
investing CDBG funds in Meridian: Economic Development within the Meridian Urban
Renewal Area, and its third-priority investment: Community Improvement of the Census
Tract 10322, Block Group 2 neighborhood.
The City's goals, action items, and anticipated outcomes for investing CDBG funds in
Nonhousing Community Development are set forth below.
PRIORITY #l: _ Economic Development
OBJECTIVE CATEGORY: Expanding Economic Opportunities
GOAL: Improve economic conditions in the Meridian Urban Renewal
Area, creating access to services and jobs for LMI persons.
2007-2011 ACTION ITEMS; 1. The City will, as deemed feasible, invest CDBG funds toward
the completion of three (3) CDBG-eligible improvements as
set forth in the Meridian Revitalization Plan.
2. The City will complete and maintain a database of vacant
and deteriorating commercial buildings within the Meridian
Urban Renewal Area.
3. The City will collaborate with MDC, the Meridian Chamber of
Commerce, and the Meridian Downtown Business
Association to encourage business development and
commercial growth in downtown near Census Tract 10322,
Block Group 2 and other LMI housing.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. Six (6) new LMI jobs will be created.
3. Ten (10) businesses will locate and/or expand within the
Meridian Urban Renewal Area.
PRIORITY #3: Community Improvement
OBJECTIVE CATEGORY: Providing a Suitable Living Environment
GOAL; Support neighborhood revitalization activities in Census Tract
10322, Block 2 that promote public health, safety, and welfare.
2007-2011 ACTION ITEMS: 1. The City will reduce neighborhood deterioration
through targeted code enforcement, working with ten (10)
households to enforce property maintenance, zoning and
other ordinances affecting buildings, lot appearance, and
safety.
2. The City and its community partners will conduct one (1)
neighborhood clean-up or improvement activity each year
within Census Tract 10322, Block 2.
3. The City will help address key social and human service
needs (e.g., family support, youth development, child care,
senior services, substance abuse, homelessness support
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services, financial counseling, domestic violence, veteran's
~~ affairs, transportation, educational, employment training)
through creation and distribution of the Community
Resource Directory, containing information regarding
regional service providers
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES; 1. Ten (10) code enforcement cases for properties in Census
Tract 10322, Block 2 will be opened and resolved.
4. Five (5) neighborhood clean-up or improvement activities
will have been accomplished.
5. Twenty-five (25) residents of Census Tract 10322, Block 2
will demonstrate an increased awareness of social and
human service providers and programs.
Geographic allocation of Nonhousing Community Development investments (24
CFR § 91.215(a)(1))
The Meridian Urban Renewal Area (URA) consists of 660 acres with boundaries of the I-84
freeway to the south, Cherry Lane/Fairview to the north, 4th Street to the west, and Five
Mile Creek to the east. This area has a history of slow growth primarily attributable to
inadequate and deteriorating public improvements and facilities, poorly maintained
properties, undeveloped and underdeveloped properties, diverse property ownership, and
other deteriorating factors. The primary emphasis of the City's CDBG programming here
will be the development of jobs, businesses, and services to benefit nearby LMI residents. A
map of the URA may be found in Appendix B.
~~, Nonhousing Community Development investments will also be geographically delineated
within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 in order to benefit LMI residents.
Allocation of Nonhousing Community Development priorities (24 CFR §§
91.215(a)(2))
Public comments received indicate that, in Meridian community development is the highest
priority for investment of CDBG funds. The historic downtown business district is clearly in
need of revitalization. Over the next five years, the City will work with the Meridian
Development Corporation (MDC) and the newly formed Downtown Business Association to
ameliorate infrastructure deficiencies and recruit business and new LMI job creation. The
oldest neighborhoods in Meridian surround the Meridian Urban Renewal Area, including
Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2.
Meridian's annual CDBG allocation amount is limited and therefore will limit the number of
activities conducted. It is through the following partnerships that the City will leverage
funds to accomplish the identified goals and objectives.
Consultation (24 CFR § 91.100(a)(4); 24 CFR § 91.215(1))
To the extent practicable, the City notified adjacent units of general local government, and
worked with the following partners in developing the nonhousing community development
portion of the consolidated plan:
~~ Citv of Boise, Planning and Development Services Department, Housing and
- Community Development Division
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• Community Plannina Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) The metropolitan
~~ planning organization (MPO) for northern Ada County and Canyon County (see 24
CFR § 91.100(a)(5)).
Meridian Development Corporation MDC: MDC was established in 2001 as the
City's urban renewal agency. It is committed to the economic stimulation and
expansion of downtown Meridian. MDC's goals include support of renewal and
redevelopment through strategic use of resources to create successful projects that
will attract and serve the people of Meridian. MDC's vision is one of a multi-use
downtown, with a wide variety of residential opportunities, public and private office
buildings, entertainment, and quality dining and shopping in the midst of common
areas and public open space. MDC's focus areas for downtown are that it: be
pedestrian-friendly and transit-supported, provide sustainable jobs, and feature
public art, affordable workforce housing, public parking, and a balanced retail
environment. MDC is governed by aseven-member Board of Commissioners
appointed by the Mayor and City Council for rotating three-year terms. Public
participation in Board meetings is invited and encouraged.
• Meridian Downtown Business Association: With the support of MDC, the Meridian
Downtown Business Association has recently been formed. This new association will
bring together businesses with the common interest of revitalizing the downtown
district. Planning sessions are underway to formulate and then conduct activities to
enhance downtown vitality.
• Meridian Senior Center: The Meridian Senior Center is located in Old Town and
serves as a valuable community center and meeting place. The seniors have offered
~\ to host the Old Town Neighborhood Association meetings and provide copies of the
Community Resource Directory to their membership.
Meridian Food Bank: The Meridian Food Bank was established in April 2004 to
address the food-provision needs of area families. The Food Bank provides canned
goods, dry foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, and various paper products, as well as
baby food and diapers for infants. During the holidays, Thanksgiving dinners and
Christmas meals are provided. Located in downtown, it served a total of 3,414
people in 2005 and 6,387 people in 2006. On a monthly basis it serves
approximately 700 persons (e.g., 735 in July 2007), many arriving on foot or by
bicycle from surrounding neighborhoods. The value of food and commodities they
provide range from $45,000-$50,000 per year. The building that they currently
occupy has been sold and the Food Bank will need to find a new location; it has a
firm commitment to stay in the downtown area and continue serving clients who live
nearby.
• Meridian's Promise/An Alliance for Youth: Meridian's Promise is affiliated with a
national Alliance for Youth based on shared beliefs, principles and aspirations. The
mission is to recognize and empower people from every sector of the community, as
they work together to build the character and competence of Meridian's youth by
fulfilling one or more of the Five Promises:
1. Ongoing relationships with caring adults.
2. Safe places with structured activities during non-school hours.
3. Healthy start and future.
~,,,~ 4. Marketable skills through effective education.
5. Opportunities to give back through community service.
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• Mavor & CEO's Kids Book Club• Children in grades 3-5 are encouraged to join the
~~ club which meets at the Meridian Library the first Thursday of each month, October
through May. The Mayor and community leaders offer insights to the students about
the value of reading and lead discussions about the books selected for monthly
reading. Upon completion of their reading assignment, the student gets to keep a
copy of the book. The program is free of charge.
• EI-Ada Community Action Partnersh~: Staff at both the Garden City and Boise offices
conducts outreach activities in Meridian.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare:- This service is the statewide information
and referral service call center, housed in the Idaho State Department of Health and
Welfare in Boise; it contains a database of social services available at low-cost, no-
cost, or sliding scale. The telephone service, accessible free from any telephone by
dialing 2-1-1, is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The
database is also accessible on-line 24 hours a day from any Internet accessible
computer (available free at the public library). 211 Idaho is an initiative of United
Way of Treasure Valley who has partnered with the State Department of Health and
Welfare in order to expand these no-cost services to all in the community.
Obstacles to meeting underserved Nonhousing Community Development needs
(24 CFR § 91.215(a)(3))
CDBG-funded activities in the priority goal category of Nonhousing Community Development
will address the following obstacles to meeting underserved needs in Meridian:
!~, Need for expanded opportunities for new jobs employing low-income individuals.
• Need for affordable housing in proximity to the work place.
• Need for additional education and training opportunities leading to new employment.
• Lack of a neighborhood association in Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 and
surrounding neighborhoods.
• Lack of information about social services and supportive programs.
Institutional structure for carrying out community development plan (24 CFR §
91.215(k))
In carrying out its community development plan, the City will work in cooperation with the
following private industry entities, non-profit organizations, community and faith-based
organizations, and public institutions:
• Meridian Development Corporation
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council
• City of Boise, Planning and Development Services Department, Housing and Community
Development Division
• City of Nampa, Departments of Community Development and Community Grants
• City of Eagle
• Garden City Urban Renewal Agency
• Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
• Meridian Senior Center
• Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
~,~ Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
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The City will draw on the strengths of this delivery system, including the longevity,
~~ experience, and specialized expertise and knowledge provided by these existing entities,
and the willingness of these entities to partner with and mentor the City in homelessness-
related CDBG programming.
The City will be aware of, and work to minimize any impact of, potential weaknesses of this
delivery system, which may include a need for ongoing attention to communication,
coordination of efforts, and ensuring a consistent stream of funding. The City will work
toward overcoming these potential gaps by maintaining ongoing communications, by
attending meetings, joining a-mail list-servs, and proactively networking to promote a
coordinated effort toward the objective of community development in Meridian.
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ANTI-POVERTY STRATEGY (24 CFR § 91.215(j))
Goals, Programs, and Policies for Reducing Poverty
In 2006, Boise City compiled an antipoverty strategy which included the MSA as a
component of its consolidated plan. This MSA area includes residents of Ada County, and
the Cities of Garden City, Meridian, Kuna, Star and Eagle. In discussions with Boise City
staff and the other communities included in the MSA, it was decided to utilize the current
antipoverty strategy developed by Boise. Only a few adjustments have been made to
reflect Meridian specific information. This strategy is included herein to meet HUD's
Consolidated Plan guidelines.
Meridian's poverty status in Census 2000 reported 1,926 (5.6%) individuals live in poverty.
Of that statistic 436 (4.5%) families live below poverty level. The primary use of
Community Development Block Grant funds (70%) will go to help people rise out of poverty,
rather than merely easing their situation temporarily. Although essential short-term direct
aid such as emergency food and shelter maybe provided, the thrust of the antipoverty
strategy is to address poverty's root causes and assist people in becoming self-sufficient in
the long-term. Two key components of helping people attain self-sufficiency are
employment and housing.
Examples of programs that directly influence people's ability to escape poverty include job
education, micro-enterprise training and assistance, enrichment, development, and job
placement services as well as housing advocacy, homelessness prevention, expiring use
prevention and rental and homeownership assistance. Projects that indirectly affect poverty
~,~ include those that upgrade the community, and provide transportation and child care
services that help people access employment and services. CDBG and HOME funds are
often used as matching funds for other grants that also contribute to reducing the number
of poverty level families. Thus, the power of these federal dollars is leveraged to the fullest
extent possible.
Recognizing that limited funds should be focused where the need is greatest, Meridian will
give preference to projects that directly benefit low- and moderate-income residents or
serve low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. This strategy will ensure that scarce
resources are directed to best serve those who have the greatest need, including those
areas with the greatest concentrations of poverty.
A number of other public, private, and partnership resources are available to assist the City
in the reduction of poverty rates in Meridian. These programs include IHFA's Family Self-
Sufficiency program, the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Head
Start program, the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care, EI-Ada Community Action
Partnership; the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAPRI); Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare and Division of Health, Bureau of
Community and Environmental Health; Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council; Meridian Senior
Center; Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA); Idaho Commission on Aging;
and Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Antipoverty Funding
Last year, Ada County residents and businesses received $207 million from the Idaho
~, Department of Health and Welfare programs that help people in need. The disbursement of
state and federal tax dollars amounts to $638 for every man, woman and child residing in
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Ada County. This includes citizens who may not receive a single direct service from the
~~ Department. The statewide average is $839 per capita.
The Department distributed over one billion dollars in 2006 to Idaho communities. These
funds came from Medicaid, additional payments to hospitals, Food Stamps, Idaho Child Care
Program, Women, Infants and Children nutritional program, foster care and a variety of
other assistance programs.
The Department's Medicaid Division spent $173 million on health care for residents of Ada
County, a $ 9 million increase over the previous year. Total Medicaid spending in Ada
County was $220 million because many people from other counties travel to Boise for
medical care.
Last year, Ada County hospitals received $2.8 million in Disproportionate Share. That
money can be used for any hospital purpose, so it has the potential of providing service for
any patient, not just Medicaid clients. The money is in addition to payment for regular
services to Medicaid clients. Five hospitals in Ada County, including St. Luke's and St.
Alphonsus, received $64 million for inpatient and outpatient care bringing the total Medicaid
investment in Ada County hospitals to $67 million. Ada County residents received $15.5
million in Food Stamps, spending $13.9 million with grocers in the county to help feed their
families.
Antipoverty Initiatives
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare administers self-reliance
programs serving low-income individuals and families. Field-based personnel in offices
~~ around the state process applications for services that help families in crisis situations.
Those services also assist families in becoming more self-reliant. The Division manages
state and federal programs including Child Support, Food Stamps, Child Care, Temporary
Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI), and Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD).
Welfare programs provide critical aid for families while requiring participants to strive for
employment and self-reliance. The Division does not manage the Medicaid Program but
does determine Medicaid eligibility. Other programs, managed through contracts with local
organizations, include Food Commodities, Energy Assistance, Telephone Assistance, and
Weatherization Assistance. The Division of Welfare promotes stable, healthy families
through program access and support services.
Self-Reliance Services
The Division provides services in the following categories:
• Benefit Program services provide food, medical, child care, and cash assistance.
Applications are available in field offices around the state, by phone, mail, and the
Internet. These services have strict eligibility requirements and include:
- Food assistance (Food Stamps);
- Child care assistance (Idaho Child Care Program);
- Medical assistance under a variety programs for children, adults with low income,
pregnant women, disabled individuals, nursing home care, and help with health
insurance costs or Medicare premiums; and
- Cash assistance (TAFI, AABD).
• Child Support services, helping families by:
~~ - Locating an absent parent, conducting paternity testing, or creating a new or
enforcing an existing child support order;
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- Mandating child support participation for individuals receiving Food Stamps,
~~ Medicaid, or TAFI. This requirement is an effort to encourage participant self-reliance
and increase household income while receiving benefit program services; and
- Providing help to other states to enforce and collect child support for parents living in
Idaho. These interstate services account for about one-fifth of Idaho's cases.
• Contracted services in local communities include:
- Locating an absent parent, conducting paternity testing, or creating a new or
enforcing an existing child support order;
- Nutrition-related services and food commodities;
- Low-income home energy assistance;
- Telephone assistance;
- Child care provider education; and
- Weatherization.
Benefit Programs
The Division of Welfare manages benefit payments in four major programs: Food Stamps,
Child Care, Medical, and Cash Assistance (through Temporary Assistance for Families in
Idaho-TAFI, and Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled).
The Food Stamp Program helps low-income families maintain good health and nutrition.
Federally funded, it is managed by the state, and helps families buy the food they need
using an Electronic Benefits Transfer card, which works like a debit card. Participation is
sensitive to changes in the economy. During the economic downturn from 2001 to 2004,
participation increased 53%. In June 2005, statewide enrollment peaked at 94,956, up
slightly from 92,963 in June 2004. Enrollment has leveled off, but participation remains
~-~ high. The leveling off of the Food Stamp growth rate indicates the economy is rebounding,
but the working poor remain in low-paying jobs. Recipients fall into two groups: working
poor families and families with adults who are elderly or disabled. As of June 2005, 69% of
recipient families included adults working or seeking work. The average monthly benefit in
2005 was $229 per family. The remaining 31% of Food Stamp households are families
where all adults are elderly or disabled. Forty-eight percent of all individuals receiving Food
Stamps in Idaho are children. The average monthly earnings for households containing
three to four family members are $1,020.
The Idaho Child Care Program (ICCP) helps low-income families pay for child care while
parents work or attend educational or training programs. ICCP subsidies are an essential
support that helps families become self-reliant and maintain employment. Of families
participating: 88.7% are employed; 9.5% are in training or going to college; and 9.3%
attend college and work. Ninety-two percent of families served have three or fewer
children, and most of these families have monthly incomes at or below $1,500. Many
families receiving ICCP benefits contribute to their child care expenses through a co-
payment with the state.
The Division of Welfare determines financial and personal eligibility for individuals who apply
for Medicaid Services. The Division of Medicaid determines health care services or coverage
that an individual may receive, depending on the Medicaid program approved or the type of
care a person requires. Each year, more than 72,000 applications are processed statewide
for Medicaid and completed for re-determination of continuing eligibility for 171,000
Medicaid beneficiaries. In a typical year, more than 220,000 people access health coverage
~~ through Medicaid programs, which includes more than 125,000 children.
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Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) provides temporary cash assistance for
~~ needy families with children, while encouraging personal and family responsibility. Families
who receive TAFI cash assistance are required to participate in work preparation activities
so they can become financially independent. A typical TAFI participant is a single mom with
one or two children under age eight. Each family receives a maximum of $309 monthly,
regardless of family size. An adult usually is eligible for only 24 months of TAFI cash
assistance in a lifetime. Families receiving TAFI also are eligible to receive vouchers for
assistance to obtain short-term training to become employed or sustain employment. A
typical TAFI family is on assistance for only four months. Approximately 67% of individuals
receiving TAFI are children whose parents are unable to care for them, typically because of
drug problems or incarceration. Often, grandparents care for children who may receive TAFI
without regard for grandparent income. This cash assistance payment improves the
opportunity for children to stay with their extended families while their parents are unable
to care for them. There is no work participation for these TAFI cases.
Child Support Services
The Child Support Program promotes the physical and economic health of families by
ensuring parents are financially responsible for their children. The program helps locate
non-custodial (absent) parents and enforces their obligations to provide financial and
medical support for their children.
Contracted Services
Contract services include:
~~ Enhanced Work Services (EWS)_works with self-reliance participants to help them gain,
sustain, or upgrade employment opportunities. Adults receiving services through TAFI
(Cash Assistance), Food Stamps, non-custodial parents in child support cases, and those
at risk of coming onto TAFI are candidates for EWS.
• Job Education Training (JET) contracts support participant efforts in securing
employment, job retention, wage enhancement, and short-term job education/training
(12 months or less). Participants are referred from EWS contractors or may volunteer
through the contractor, if they meet TAFI eligibility. Eligible participants, after intense
assessments, enhance their employability through education and skills training.
• Child Support Customer Service (CSCS) delivers professional and proficient child support
receipting, case management, financial analysis audits, and customer service call center
services for Idaho Child Support.
• Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) revitalizes low-income communities, helps
eliminate the causes of poverty, and enables families and individuals to become self-
reliant. Within Meridian, services are delivered through the EI-Ada Community Action
Agency that provides emergency and supportive services, employment readiness
training, individual and family development counseling, food, shelter, and transportation
assistance.
• The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) helps supplement the diets of Idaho's
low-income citizens. USDA purchases surplus food commodities from American food
producers and distributes them to states. EI-Ada Community Action Agency distributes
~~ these commodities through local food banks and soup kitchens.
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• Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) pays a portion of low-income
~~ household heating bills and provides energy conservation education through the EI-Ada
Community Action Agency. Payment is made to heating suppliers and vendors.
• Service Assistance Program assists low-income households by paying a portion of their
expense for telephone installation and/or monthly service fees. Benefits are funded by
19 telephone companies through fees included in the monthly invoices of Idaho
telephone service customers.
• Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income families conserve energy, save
money, and improve their living conditions. Idaho's weatherization program is funded
by utilities, the U.S. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Petroleum
Violation Escrow, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Antipoverty 5-Year Strategy
Meridian will target available federal, state, and local resources to accomplish the following
non-housing community development objectives:
1. Establish effective liaisons with neighborhoods, adjacent municipalities, county, state,
and federal agencies to ensure the community is influential in affecting policies
impacting residents.
2. Develop and implement quantitative and qualitative outcome measurements to assure
that publicly funded programs and/or services meet the highest possible standards of
progressiveness, innovation, quality of care, effectiveness and accountability.
3. Encourage publicly funded human service providers/programs to examine
entrepreneurial opportunities in an effort to reduce/eliminate their dependence on
~~ continued public funding and to promote the long term viability of the organization.
4. Encourage and expand collaborative relationships with the academic community which
provide for student internships and/or practicum experiences and promote the efficient
transfer of technology.
5. Encourage improved educational, training and employment opportunities for residents.
6. Encourage the development of affordable quality child-care accessible to lower income
households, and
7. Expand supervised, educational and recreational after-school activities for at risk school
age children.
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MONITORING (24 CFR § 91.230
Introduction
As specified in 24 CFR § 85.40, Meridian is responsible for managing the day-to-day
operations of their CDBG Program and ensuring that funds are used in keeping with
program requirements. The three primary goals of monitoring are to: 1) ensure production
and accountability; 2) ensure compliance with CDBG and other federal requirements; and 3)
evaluate organizational and project performance.
Quarterly and Annual Performance Monitoring of City Implemented Projects
The Consolidated Plan and, subsequently, each Annual Action Plan clearly sets forth
identified goals, objectives and outcomes. The City has established and will maintain
records to enable staff, HUD, auditors and the general public to determine the status of
each funded activity, as well as overall program progress and status. To ensure that federal
requirements are being met, including requirements involving the timeliness of
expenditures, staff will develop checklists and reports for all programs and activities
implemented by the City. Information will be entered into the Integrated Disbursement and
Information System (~~IDIS") database from monthly activity reports and the Quarterly
Progress Reports. This vital information is tracked to record and then analyze how projects
are conforming to the Plan's priority needs, objectives and performance measurements.
Internal Quarterly Reports will be produced and provided to the Mayor and City Council. On
this quarterly basis and then at program year's end, the City will conduct an assessment of
accomplishments to date. These assessments will be imperative in completing the
~~ Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The City will follow the
Citizen Participation Plan (see Appendix A) in this process.
Subrecipient Monitoring Plan
(In the Program Year 2007, the City' staff will be responsible for implementing all program
activities. In consideration of future Program Years, with the possibility of implementation
being conducted by subrecipients, the following plan will be used.)
To accomplish subrecipient monitoring, the City will use a variety of monitoring techniques
to review for compliance. Through phone conversations, written correspondence, desk
monitoring and on-site monitoring visits, staff is able to review each subrecipient's ability to
meet the CDBG program's financial, production, and overall management requirements and
make necessary determinations or take necessary actions to preserve program integrity.
Although the City will strive to meet a goal of one monitoring visit every year per funded
activity, some activities may warrant additional visits where conditions exist indicating an
activity may be °high risk." In an effort to address these potential problem areas, the City
has developed a risk assessment process to aid in determining the timing a frequency of
monitoring visits required for individual activities. Projects which are determined by this
process to be °higher risk" would then be monitored before, and likely more frequently
than, ~~lower risk" projects. An outline of this process and the resulting recommendations is
provided in this document.
~-.~ Regardless of the frequency with which a project is monitored by staff, the purpose and
intent of any monitoring visit is to identify any potential areas of noncompliance and assist
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the subrecipient in making the necessary changes to allow for successful completion of the
activity. By identifying and correcting any compliance issues, the likelihood of efficient and
~~ effective services being delivered to the intended City beneficiaries increases dramatically
and ensures the continued success of the both the subrecipient organization and the City
entitlement.
The methods and procedures involved in the monitoring process are provided in the
following pages to assist in the understanding of the City's expectations and the
responsibilities of a subrecipient.
Role of the Citv
Staff, in conjunction with the Mayor and City Council, is responsible for planning and
carrying out the CDBG entitlement program and selecting subrecipient activities, which
meet the local objectives and federal requirements of the program.
After CDBG funds are awarded for individual activities, the staff's role is then to ensure that
subrecipients are carrying out their programs in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations and are meeting the goals outlined in their subrecipient agreements. In
carrying out this responsibility, staff will help subrecipients identify problems or potential
problems in implementing their activity, identify the causes of those problems, and help
subrecipients correct them.
Whenever possible, problems are corrected through discussions or negotiations with the
subrecipient without the need for on-site monitoring visits. However, at least once per
year, or as individual situations dictate, on-site monitoring and/or provision of technical
~~ assistance will be required.
Role of the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD
Representatives from HUD may also conduct on-site monitoring visits to ensure that each
grantee's subrecipients are carrying out their activities in accordance with HUD and CDBG
requirements.
HUD must monitor their grantees in a similar fashion to that outlined in this document for
subrecipients and may wish to visit the City's subrecipients to document and/or verify
monitoring results, progress of corrective actions, and measure success in meeting
production goals.
Definitions
The following terms are used throughout this document:
• Desk Monitoring: The ongoing process of reviewing subrecipient performance without
conducting a formal site visit, using all available data and information to make
judgments about performance and determine necessary corrective action(s).
• On-Site Monitoring: A visit to a subrecipient organization's place of business by staff
and/or HUD staff to evaluate performance, progress, and compliance with the
requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
• Compliance Areas: Project areas which may be monitored to measure performance
(e.g., civil rights, fair housing, financial management, national objectives, etc).
~'\ Concerns: Identified or potential problems which warrant preventative action to prevent
non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations.
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• Issues: Problem areas, which are not in compliance with applicable laws or regulations.
• Findings: Substantial evidence obtained by the City or HUD staff, as a result of any
~~ monitoring or reporting activity, which indicates significant nonperformance or
noncompliance with a specific requirement of applicable laws and regulations.
Continued unresolved findings may have serious implications on future CDBG eligibility.
• Recommended Action: Advice provided to a subrecipient to aid in addressing a concern
or to further comply with applicable laws or regulations.
• Required Action: The corrective response directed to the subrecipient required to resolve
a monitoring issue or finding. A due date for implementing the required action is usually
assigned.
• Project (Activity): An activity or group of integrally related activities, designed by the
subrecipient to accomplish, in whole or in part, a specified goal.
Monitoring_Activities
Each year, staff will conduct a risk assessment of each funded activity to determine the
degree to which an activity or subrecipient is at risk of non-compliance with CDBG program
requirements.
This assessment is based on several determining factors, which are outlined below. Each
activity is then assigned a score or "risk factor" based on the results of this assessment.
Activities with a higher score are presumed to be at higher risk of non-compliance with one
or more laws, regulations, or performance requirements and will be more closely and/or
frequently monitored by staff until compliance is assured.
1. Is the subrecipient new to the CDBG program? (Y=3 / N=0)
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2. Is this a new activity for the subrecipient? (Y=2 / N=0)
3. Has the subrecipient successfully completed this activity
in prior years? (Y=0 / N=1)
4. Does the subrecipient have any unresolved audit findings?
(Y=1 / N =0)
5. Has the subrecipient experienced recent turnover in staff
responsible for conducting the CDBG activity? (Y=2 / N=0)
6. Has the subrecipient corrected any issues or findings from
previous monitoring visits? (Y=1 / N=2 / N/A=0)
7. Has the subrecipient consistently met performance goals
in prior year activities? (Y=0 / N=1 / N/A=0)
What type of activity is the applicant conducting?
Public Service = 3
Economic Development = 2
Neighborhood Revitalization = 2
Acquisition/Construction = 1
Planning, Infrastructure, Public Facilities =0
/"`~ Is other information available, which may indicate a need
for more frequent monitoring of the activity? (Y= 1-3 / N=0)
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~„~ Comments:
TOTAL SCORE:
Activities scoring from 0-5 points are considered to be °low risk" and need a minimum
amount of monitoring. These activities will generally be reviewed once per year unless
situations dictate otherwise. Monitoring of these activities will generally take place after
higher risk activities have been adequately addressed.
Activities scoring from 6-10 points are considered to be a "medium risk" and will be
monitored a minimum of once every year, preferably within the first six months of the
program year. Based upon the results of the initial monitoring visit, staff will determine the
need for and frequency of additional visits/reviews. These activities will generally be
monitored after high priority activities have been adequately addressed.
Activities scoring 11 points or above are considered to be "high risk" and will receive first
priority for monitoring. High priority activities will generally be monitored within the first 3
months of the program year to head off potential noncompliance issues. High-risk
subrecipients may also be required to submit additional documentation, as needed, with
their quarterly reports to allow for closer evaluation of the project through desk monitoring.
The need for and frequency of additional on-site monitoring visits will be determined by
staff based on the results of the initial visit.
Desk Monitoring
Desk monitoring is an ongoing process of reviewing subrecipient performance using all
~~ available data and documentation in making assessments of subrecipient performance and
compliance with CDBG requirements. This process takes place within the City and does not
usually require subrecipient participation beyond submission of requested information.
A. Sources of Information: The following are among the sources of information,
which may be used in making determinations during the desk monitoring process:
1. Requests for reimbursements and accompanying source documents;
2. Audit reports;
3. Staff reports from prior monitoring visits;
4. Client/citizen comments and complaints;
5. Information provided by other state, federal, county, and local agencies;
6. subrecipient responses to monitoring and/or audit findings;
7. Original grant application;
8. subrecipient Agreement and amendments, if applicable;
9. Monthly or quarterly progress reports; and
10. Litigation, if applicable.
B. The information provided to the City will be used to observe patterns, changes, etc,
in subrecipient activities and to identify any problems or potential problems, and
program status and accomplishments. Analysis of the data provided may indicate
the need for on-site monitoring visits by the staff to resolve issues of
noncompliance or programmatic concerns.
On-Site Monitorin4
~~ In addition to the desk monitoring process, the staff will conduct on-site monitoring of each
CDBG activity, as is warranted by the risk analysis. The goal of this on-site monitoring is to
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monitor activities no less frequently than every other year.
~~ Activities considered to be "high risk" will receive on-site monitoring first, preferably within
the first three months of the program year, to head off any potential areas of
noncompliance and provide the subrecipient with any technical assistance to ensure
compliance with CDBG requirements.
Medium and low risk activities will receive on-site monitoring visits at the earliest possible
date after all high risk activities have been monitored. Generally, this will occur in the
fourth to sixth month of the program year. Medium risk activities will receive monitoring
priority over low risk activities.
Staff will notify subrecipients by mail of the time and date for their scheduled on-site
monitoring visit. Notification will be provided approximately two weeks prior to the
scheduled visit and will include identification of the areas to be monitored; documentation to
be made available; and key staff that may need to be present.
Areas to be Monitored
Staff will generally review some or all of the areas identified below during the monitoring
visit. Other areas for review may apply, depending on activity type, subrecipient, etc. The
extent of the review of these areas will vary from one activity to another.
• Project progress
• Project benefit
• Financial Management systems
• Procurement standards
• Income verification
• Individual client files
• Complaint procedures
• Employee records
• Minority and women-owned business
compliance
• Civil Rights
• Section 504/Handicap Accessibility
Requirements
• Record Keeping Systems
• Property Acquisition
• Relocation
• Labor Compliance
• Contract Management
• Beneficiary Documentation
• Lobbying/Political Activity
• Professional Services
• Audit Reports
• Program Policies or Procedures
Monitoring Visit
When conducting an on-site monitoring visit, the staff will:
1. Conduct an entrance interview with key staff involved in conducting the activity;
2. Review all pertinent subrecipient files, including any third party contractor files,
for necessary documentation;
3. Interview appropriate officials and employees of the subrecipient organization,
third party contract staff, program clientele and interested citizens to discuss the
subrecipients performance;
4. Visit the project site(s) or a sampling of the projects being conducted;
5. Discuss with the subrecipient any discrepancies resulting from the review of files,
interviews, and site visits;
6. Conduct an exit interview with the appropriate official(s) and/or staff of the
subrecipient organization to discuss the findings of the monitoring visit.
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Monitoring_Results
~~ An official letter reporting the results of the monitoring visit will be sent to the authorized
agency official within forty-five days of the monitoring visit. A copy of this letter will also be
provided to the chairperson of the agency's governing board.
This letter will generally contain the following information:
• Project number and name of the activity monitored;
Date(s) of monitoring visit;
• Name(s) of City staff who conducted the monitoring visit;
• Names of agency officials and staff involved in the monitoring visit;
• Findings and results of the monitoring visit, both positive and negative,
supported by facts considered in reaching the conclusions;
• Specific recommendations or corrective actions to be taken by the
subrecipient;
• Time frame for completion of necessary action(s);
• If appropriate, an offer of technical assistance.
Follow-u~ Action
If concerns or findings identified during the monitoring visit require corrective action by the
subrecipient, those actions must be completed by the subrecipient within the time frame
mandated in the monitoring letter. In the event that the subrecipient fails to meet a target
date for making required actions, a written request for response will be sent to the
authorized agency official and board chairperson.
~~ If a subrecipient has not sufficiently responded within 30 days from the date the corrective
actions were to be made, further payments to the subrecipient will be withheld until the
subrecipient submits the required responses and/or takes the required corrective actions
and those responses or actions are determined to be acceptable. If responses or corrective
actions are determined to be unacceptable, funds will continue to be withheld until
satisfactory actions are taken.
Resolving Monitoring Findings
When reviews of all documentation of corrective actions taken by the subrecipient indicate
that the identified concerns or findings have been corrected to the satisfaction of the staff, a
letter will be mailed to the authorized official of the subrecipient and the chairperson of the
governing board stating that the findings are resolved.
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,,~ APPENDIX A:
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION PLAN
(24 CFR § 91.105)
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Introduction: Meridian's Citizen Participation Plan (24 CFR §§ 91.105(a)(1),
~\ (a)(2)(i))
The City of Meridian's Citizen Participation Plan is set forth below; it sets forth the City's
policies and procedures for citizen participation, which policies and procedures are intended
to provide for and encourage citizens to participate in the development of the consolidated
plan, the action plan, and any substantial amendments thereto, as well as the performance
report.
Purpose of Citizen Participation Plan (24 CFR § 91.105(a)(2)(ii))
The City's Citizen Participation Plan is designed to encourage participation by all Meridian
citizens, with an emphasis on encouraging participation by LMI persons, those living in slum
and blighted areas, those living in areas where CDBG funds are proposed to be used, and
residents of predominantly LMI neighborhoods.
General Objectives (24 CFR §§ 91.105(a)(2)(ii-iii))
The City's Citizen Participation is designed to meet these general objectives:
• The City will take actions appropriate to encourage the participation of all of its citizens,
including minorities and non-English speaking persons, as well as persons with
disabilities.
• The City will encourage the participation of local and regional institutions and other
organizations (including businesses, developers, and community and faith-based
organizations) in the process of developing and implementing the consolidated and
~~ action plans.
• The City will explore alternative public involvement techniques and quantitative ways to
measure efforts and review program performance that encourage citizen participation in
a shared vision for change in their community and their neighborhoods.
• In developing and implementing the consolidated and action plans, the City will
encourage, in conjunction with consultation with public housing agencies, the
participation of residents of any public and assisted housing developments in Meridian,
along with other low-income residents of targeted revitalization areas in which the
developments are located.
• The City will provide information to the public housing agency (Boise City/Ada County
Housing Authority (BCACHA)) about strategic plan activities related to its housing
developments and to surrounding communities.
Citizen comment on the citizen participation plan (24 CFR § 91.105(a)(3))
The City will provide citizens with a reasonable opportunity to comment on the original
citizen participation plan and on substantial amendments to the citizen participation plan.
The City will make the citizen participation public. The citizen participation plan will be
made available in a format accessible to persons with disabilities, upon request.
Specifically, the City will adhere to the following procedures at different stages of
development of the consolidated and action plans.
Citizen particioation in the development of the proposed consolidated or action plan
Pursuant to 24 CFR §§ 91.105(b)(1) and (e)(1), at least forty-five (45) days before the City
~~ adopts the consolidated or action plan, and before the proposed consolidated or action plan
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is published for comment, the City shall make available to citizens, public agencies, and
~~ other interested parties information regarding the plan, including:
• The amount of assistance the City expects to receive;
• The range of activities that may be undertaken, including the estimated amount that will
benefit LMI persons;
• The City's plans to minimize displacement of persons and assist any displaced persons;
• The types and levels of assistance the City will make available (or require others to make
available) to displaced persons; and
• Housing and community development needs, including priority nonhousing community
development needs.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(b)(3), the City shall provide for one public hearing during the
development of the proposed consolidated or action plan to obtain citizens' views and to
respond to proposals and questions regarding this information. This public hearing shall
take place at least forty-five (45) days before the City adopts the consolidated or action
plan. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(3), this public hearing shall be held after 5:00 p.m.,
at either Meridian City Hall or at the Meridian Senior Center. This time is selected because
it is convenient to actual beneficiaries of CDBG programming, and these locations are
selected because either are centrally located near residences of CDBG beneficiaries and are
set up to accommodate persons with disabilities.
~~ Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(2), adequate advance notice of this hearing will be given to
citizens by publishing, in the Va//ey Times and the Idaho Statesman, at least two weeks in
advance of the hearing, information about the subject of the hearing and notice of
opportunity to provide written or oral comment. 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 information and
provide written or oral comments.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(4), 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 information to be discussed
one (1) week prior to the public hearing or within 48 hours of a request; and/or oral
interpretation at the public hearing.
The City will consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing or orally at the
public hearing in drafting the proposed consolidated or action plan.
Citizen oarticioation in the proposed consolidated or action plan l24 CFR § 91 105(b (4))
After the proposed consolidated or action plan is drafted, the City will provide for one public
hearing to obtain citizens' views regarding the proposed consolidated or action plan. This
public hearing shall take place at least thirty-one (31) days before the City adopts the
consolidated or action plan. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(3), this public hearing will be
held after 5:00 p.m., at either Meridian City Hall or at the Meridian Senior Center. This time
is selected because it is convenient to actual beneficiaries of CDBG programming, and these
/'~ locations are selected because either are centrally located near residences of CDBG
beneficiaries and are set up to accommodate persons with disabilities.
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~~ Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(2), adequate advance notice of this hearing will be given to
citizens of this hearing by publishing, in the Va//ey Times and the Idaho Statesman, at least
two weeks in advance of the hearing, information about the subject of the hearing and
notice of opportunity to provide written or oral comment. This notice shall also include,
pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(b)(2), a summary of the proposed plan, which summary shall
describe the contents and purpose of the proposed plan and shall include a list of the
locations where copies of the entire proposed plan may be examined.
Additionally, also pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(b)(2), the City will also publish the proposed
consolidated or action plan in a manner that affords citizens, public agencies, and other
interested parties a reasonable opportunity to examine its contents and to submit
comments by:
• Making copies of the entire proposed plan available at the Meridian Public Library,
Meridian City Hall, the Meridian Senior Center, and, as an alternative public involvement
technique per the suggestion of 24 CFR § 91.105(a)(2)(ii), on the City's web page; and
• Making available a reasonable number of free copies of the plan to citizens and groups
that request it.
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. Pursuant to 24
CFR § 91.105(e)(4), 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 action plan
r~ one (1) week prior to the public hearing or within 48 hours of a request; and/or oral
interpretation at the public hearing.
Following the public hearing, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(b)(4), the City shall provide a
30-day period during which the City shall receive comments by mail, a-mail, in person,
and/or by telephone from citizens on the proposed consolidated or action plan. Pursuant to
24 CFR § 91.105(b)(5), the City shall consider any comments or views of citizens received
in writing, or orally at the public hearings in preparing the final consolidated or action plan.
A summary of these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not
accepted and the reasons therefor, shall be incorporated into the final consolidated or action
plan.
Citizen participation in adoption of the final consolidated or action plan 24 CFR §
91.105(b)(4))
Following the 30-day comment period on the proposed consolidated or action plan, the City
Council shall, at its regular or a special public meeting, review the proposed consolidated or
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 or action plan.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(f), citizens will have reasonable and timely access to this City
Council meeting. Notice of such public meeting will be published in accordance with Idaho
Public Meeting laws, accessibility will be controlled by Idaho Open Meetings laws, and
regular City Council meetings are held after 5:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall. Both this time
and this location are convenient to actual beneficiaries of CDBG programming, and this
~~ location is set up to accommodate persons with disabilities. All materials, announcements,
and notices of the meeting will include information about how persons with disabilities and
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non-English speaking persons may request accommodations in order to review the proposed
~-.~ plan and provide written or oral comments.
Citizen narticination in substantial amendments to the consolidated or action plan (24 CFR
~5 91.105(c), 91 505
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.505(a), the following changes in the planned or actual activities set
forth in the consolidated or action plan shall constitute a substantial amendment thereto:
1. Making a change in the allocation priorities or a change in the method of distribution
of funds;
2. Carrying out an activity using CDBG funds or program income not previously
described in the action plan; or
3. A substantial change in the purpose, scope, location or beneficiaries of an activity
previously described in the consolidated plan or action plan. This change shall be
defined as the increase or decrease in the cost of any approved activity by more than
25% or the change (increase or decrease) in the service area and/or class of
beneficiaries of an activity.
Before adopting a substantial amendment to the consolidated or action plan, the City will
provide for one public hearing to obtain citizens' views regarding the proposed substantial
amendment. This public hearing shall take place at least thirty-one (31) days before the
City adopts the substantial amendment. Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(3), this public
hearing will be held after 5:00 p.m., at either Meridian City Hall or at the Meridian Senior
Center. This time is selected because it is convenient to actual beneficiaries of CDBG
programming, and these locations are selected because either are centrally located near
residences of CDBG beneficiaries and are set up to accommodate persons with disabilities.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(2), adequate advance notice of this hearing will be given to
citizens of this hearing by publishing, in the Va//ey Times and the Idaho Statesman, at least
two weeks in advance of the hearing, and shall include information about the subject of the
hearing and notice of opportunity to provide written or oral comment. This notice shall also
include, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(c)(3), a summary of the proposed substantial
amendment, which summary shall describe the contents and purpose of the proposed
substantial amendment and shall include a list of the locations where copies of the entire
plan, incorporating the proposed substantial amendment, may be examined.
Additionally, also pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(c)(2), the City will also publish the proposed
substantial amendment in a manner that affords citizens, public agencies, and other
interested parties a reasonable opportunity to examine its contents and to submit
comments by:
• Making copies of the entire proposed substantial amendment, available at the Meridian
Public Library, Meridian City Hall, the Meridian Senior Center, and, as an alternative
public involvement technique per the suggestion of 24 CFR § 91.105(a)(2)(ii), on the
City's web page; and
• Making available a reasonable number of free copies of the substantial amendment to
citizens and groups that request it.
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. Pursuant to 24
CFR § 91.105(e)(4), upon request, or in the case of public hearings where a significant
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number of non-English speaking residents can reasonably be expected to participate, the
~~ City will provide both written interpretation(s) of the proposed substantial amendment one
(1) week prior to the public hearing or within 48 hours of a request; and/or oral
interpretation at the public hearing.
Following the public hearing, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(c), the City shall provide a 30-
day period during which the City shall receive comments by mail, a-mail, in person, and/or
by telephone from citizens on the proposed substantial amendment. Pursuant to 24 CFR §
91.105(c)(3), the City shall consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing,
or orally at the public hearing in preparing the substantial amendment. A summary of these
comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the
reasons therefor, shall be attached to the final substantial amendment.
Following the 30-day comment period on the proposed substantial amendment, the City
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 final substantial amendment.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(f), citizens will have reasonable and timely access to this City
Council meeting. Notice of such meeting will be published in accordance with Idaho Public
Meeting laws, accessibility will be controlled by Idaho Open Meetings laws, and regular City
Council meetings are held after 5:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall. Both this time and this
location are convenient to actual beneficiaries of CDBG programming, and this location is
set up to accommodate persons with disabilities. All materials, announcements, and notices
of the meeting 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.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.505(c)(1), following the City Council's passage of the resolution
adopting the substantial amendment, the City will notify HUD that the substantial
amendment has been made via a letter signed by the Mayor. The City shall submit a copy
of each substantial amendment to HUD as such substantial amendment occurs.
Citizen participation in performance reports 24 CFR §§ 91 105(d~
The City shall provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on
performance reports pursuant to the following method. Before submitting a performance
report to HUD, the City will provide for one public hearing to obtain citizens' views regarding
the proposed performance report. This public hearing shall take place at least sixteen (16)
days before the City adopts the performance report for submittal to HUD. Pursuant to 24
CFR § 91.105(e)(3), this public hearing will be held after 5:00 p.m., at either Meridian City
Hall or at the Meridian Senior Center. This time is selected because it is convenient to
actual beneficiaries of CDBG programming, and these locations are selected because either
are centrally located near residences of CDBG beneficiaries and are set up to accommodate
persons with disabilities.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(2), adequate advance notice of this hearing will be given to
citizens by publishing notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing, in the Va//ey
Times and the Idaho Statesman, at least two weeks in advance of the hearing, which notice
shall include information about the subject of the hearing and notice of opportunity to
provide written or oral comment.
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Additionally, the City will also publish the proposed performance report in a manner that
~~ affords citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties a reasonable opportunity to
examine its contents and to submit comments by:
• Making copies of the entire proposed performance report available at Meridian City Hall
and, as an alternative public involvement technique per the suggestion of 24 CFR §
91.105(a)(2)(ii), on the City's web page; and
• Making available a reasonable number of free copies of the performance report to
citizens and groups that request it.
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 performance report and provide written or oral comments.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(e)(4), 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 performance
report one (1) week prior to the public hearing or within 48 hours of a request; and/or oral
interpretation at the public hearing.
Following the public hearing, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(d), the City shall provide a 15-
day period during which the City shall receive comments by mail, a-mail, in person, and/or
by telephone from citizens on the proposed performance report. Pursuant to 24 CFR §
91.105(d)(2), the City shall consider any comments or views of citizens received in writing,
or orally at the public hearing in preparing the final performance report. A summary of
these comments or views, and a summary of any comments or views not accepted and the
reasons therefor, shall be attached to the final performance report.
Following the 15-day comment period on the proposed performance report, the City Council
shall, at its regular or a special public meeting, review the proposed performance report and
the summaries regarding the incorporation of citizen comments or views provided, and shall
vote on a resolution to adopt the final performance report.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.105(f), citizens will have reasonable and timely access to this
public meeting. Notice of such public meeting will be published in accordance with Idaho
Public Meeting laws, accessibility will be controlled by Idaho Open Meetings laws, and
regular City Council meetings are held after 5:00 p.m., at Meridian City Hall. Both this time
and this location are convenient to actual beneficiaries of CDBG programming, and this
location is set up to accommodate persons with disabilities. All materials, announcements,
and notices of the meeting will include information about how persons with disabilities and
non-English speaking persons may request accommodations in order to review the proposed
performance report and provide written or oral comments.
Following the passage of the resolution adopting the performance report, the performance
report shall be submitted to HUD in accordance with 24 CFR §§ 91.15 and 91.520.
Pubfic hearings during program year (24 CFR § 91.105(e))
The City shall provide for two public hearings per year to obtain citizens' views and to
respond to proposals and questions, which hearings shall be conducted at two different
stages of the program year. Together, the hearings shall address:
~~ Housing and community development needs;
• Development of proposed activities; and
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• Review of program performance
' Hearings will be held at times and locations convenient to potential and actual beneficiaries,
and with accommodation for persons with disabilities.
Meetings (24 CFR § 91.105(f))
The City shall provide citizens with reasonable and timely access to local meetings
Availability of the citizen participation plan to the public (24 CFR § 91.105(8))
The citizen participation plan, consolidated plan, action plan, any substantial amendments
thereto, and any performance reports shall be available to the public to view at Meridian
City Hall and/or distributed electronically upon request. Upon request, any of these
documents shall be made available in a form accessible to persons with disabilities.
Public access to records (24 CFR § 91.105(h))
The City shall provide citizens, public agencies, and other interested parties with reasonable
and timely access to information and records relating to the City's consolidated and action
plans and the City's use of CDBG assistance during the preceding five years.
Technical assistance to LMI persons (24 CFR § 91.105(1))
The City shall provide assistance to groups representative of LMI persons that request such
assistance in developing proposals for funding assistance under the CDBG programs
~..~\ described in the consolidated and action plans. The level and type of assistance provided
shall be determined by the City on a case-by-case basis, considering the level and type of
assistance requested, City resources reasonably available to meet such request, and the
likelihood that such proposal would be accepted on its merits. The City's provision of
assistance shall not obligate the City to provide CDBG or other funds to the groups.
Complaints (24 CFR § 91.105(j))
The City shall provide the following appropriate and practicable procedure to handle
complaints from citizens related to the consolidated or action plans, substantial
amendments, and/or performance report. The City shall provide a timely, substantive
written response to every written citizen complaint, within fifteen (15) working days, where
practicable. Where such response is not practicable, the City shall provide, within fifteen
(15) working days, a written response notifying the complainant of such impracticability and
stating when a substantive response shall be provided.
Use of Citizen Participation Plan (24 CFR § 91.105(k))
The City shall follow its Citizen Participation Plan.
Recognition of Responsibility (24 CFR § 91.105(1))
The City recognizes that the requirements for citizen participation do not restrict its
responsibility or authority for the development and execution of its consolidated plan.
/~ Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (24 CFR §§
91.105(b)(i) and 42.325(b))
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/„~ The City recognizes that, pursuant to 24 CFR § 42.1(a), all HUD-assisted programs and
projects are subject to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition
Policies Act of 1970 (URA), set forth at 42 U.S.C. § 4601, as well as Department of
Transportation regulations set forth at 49 CFR part 24. The City further recognizes that it is
subject to applicable provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
set forth at 42 U.S.C. § 5304(d), as set forth in 24 CFR §§ 42.301 et seq. Therefore, it shall
be the declared policy of the City of Meridian to establish and follow the plan described
below to minimize the adverse impacts on persons of low and moderate income resulting
from acquisition and relocation activities assisted with funds provided under the Housing
and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
Displacement Strategy
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 570.606(a), the City shall assure that it has taken all reasonable steps
to minimize the displacement of families, individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations,
and farms as a result of CDBG-assisted activities. Further, consistent with the goals and
objectives of activities assisted under the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, the City may take any or all of the following steps, as appropriate under
the circumstances, to minimize the displacement of persons from their homes:
• Stage any rehabilitation of assisted housing to allow tenants to remain during and after
rehabilitation, rehabilitation of empty units to allow the shifting of tenants during
rehabilitation of occupied units;
• Establish facilities to house persons who must be relocated temporarily during
rehabilitation;
~~ Provide counseling to assist homeowners and renters to understand the range of
assistance options available, utilizing existing housing counseling programs to the
greatest extent possible;
• Give priority in assisted housing units in the neighborhood to area residents facing
displacement;
• Target Section 8 existing program certificates to households being displaced, and recruit
area landlords to participate in the program;
• Provide counseling and referral services to assist displaced homeowners and renters find
alternative housing in the affected neighborhood;
• Work with area landlords and real estate brokers to locate vacancies for households
facing displacement;
• Evaluate housing codes and rehabilitation standards in reinvestment areas to prevent
their placing undue financial burden on long-established owners or tenants of multi-
family buildings; and/or
• Adopt public policies to identify and mitigate displacement resulting from intensive public
investment in neighborhoods.
Replacement of Dwelling Units
The City will replace all occupied and vacant occupiable LMI dwelling units demolished or
converted to a use other than as LMI housing as a direct result of activities assisted with
CDBG funds on a one-for one basis, unless a written waiver has been received. All
replacement housing will be provided within three years of the commencement of the
demolition or rehabilitation relating to conversion. Before obligating or expending funds that
will directly result in such demolition or conversion, the City will make public and submit to
~~ HUD the following information, in writing:
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1. A description of the proposed activity
2. The location on a map and number of dwelling units by size (number of bedrooms)
~~ that will be demolished or converted to a use other than as low/moderate income
dwelling units, as direct result of the assisted activities
3. A time schedule for the commencement and completion of demolition or conversion
4. The location on a map and the number of dwelling units by size (number of
bedrooms) that will be provided as replacement dwelling units. If such data is not
available at the time of the general submission, the City will identify the general
location on an area map and the approximate number of dwelling units by size, and
provide information identifying the specific location and number of dwelling units by
size as soon as it is available
5. The source of funding and a time schedule for the provision of the replacement
dwelling units
6. Per 24 CFR § 42.375(b)(5), the basis of concluding that each replacement dwelling
unit will remain aloes-moderate income dwelling unit for at least ten (10) years from
the date of initial occupancy
7. Information demonstrating that any proposed replacement of dwelling units with
smaller dwelling units (e.g. a 2-bedroom unit with two 1-bedroom units) is
consistent with the housing needs of low-income households in the jurisdiction
Relocation Assistance
The City will provide relocation assistance, as described in 24 CFR § 42.350, to each LMI
household displaced by the demolition of housing or by the conversion of a LMI dwelling to
another use as a direct result of CDBG-assisted activities.
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~ APPENDIX B:
MAPS
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APPENDIX C:
COMMUNITY PRIORITY NEEDS SURVEY AND RESULTS
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Community Priority Needs Survey
The City of Meridian needs your help in identifying current, local housing, community and
economic development needs by completing the following survey. The survey results will
help indicate priorities that could be funded through the Community Development Block
Grant program.
Funds can be used for:
• housing and housing services for low-income individuals and families
• infrastructure improvements in low-income neighborhoods
• for handicapped accessibility in city owned buildings and parks
• economic development projects that will create jobs for low-income
• public services for individuals with special needs
Assign a ~riorit~to each listed need (circle or hi~hli>;ht priority):
Public Facility Needs
Neighborhood Facilities
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities
Health Facilities
Parking Facilities
Solid Waste Disposal Improvements
Non-Residential Historic Preservation
Handicapped Accessibility Needs
Other Needs
Comments
Infrastructure Improvement Needs
Water/Sewer Improvements
Street Improvements
Sidewalks
Sewer Improvements
Flood Drain Improvements
Other Infrastructure Needs
Other Needs
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
Comments
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Public Service Needs
Handicapped Services
Transportation Services
Substance Abuse Services
Employment Training
Health Services
Other Public Service Programs
Other Needs
Comments
Housing Needs
Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
First Time Homebuyers Assistance
Single family Development
Multi-family Development
Other Needs
Comments
Economic Development
Rehabilitate, Publicly or Privately
Owned Commercial/Industrial Buildings High Medium Low None
Infrastructure Development High Medium Low None
Other Commercial/Industrial Improvements High Medium Low None
Micro-Enterprise Assistance
Technical Assistance High
High Medium
Medium Low
Low None
None
Downtown Revitalization High Medium Low None
Other
Needs
Comments
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
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Anti-Crime Programs
Crime Awareness High Medium Low None
Other Anti-Crime Programs High Medium Low None
Other Needs
Comments
Youth Programs
Youth Centers
Child Care Centers
Youth Services
Child Care Services
Other Youth Programs
Other Needs
Comments
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
Senior Programs
Senior Centers
Senior Services
Other Senior Programs
Comments
Planning
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Comments
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High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
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Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
Job Training
Substance Abuse Treatment
Mental Health Care
Veterans
Victims of Domestic Violence
Youth
Other
Needs
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
High Medium Low None
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Comments
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MAY 11, 2007
Emily Kane
City of Meridian
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Meridian, ID 83642
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Introduction: Community Priority Needs Survey
~~~ In order to maximize citizen input in the development of the proposed consolidated
plan, the foregoing Community Priority Needs Survey was developed and distributed
to help determine community priorities. The survey was distributed through the
City's website and handed out at the Town Hall meeting as well as meetings of the
Chamber of Commerce, City Council, Coffee with the Mayor, Fair Housing working
group, Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, and Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council.
Results of the Survey
From the responses, each of the categories was tabulated to determine the highest
priorities. Written comments overwhelmingly expressed a need for safe and
supervised programs for children, cleaner neighborhoods, a thriving downtown, and
continued crime prevention. Alt comments included in the surveys were recorded
and are listed below. Both the priority tabulations and comments were included in
the development of the Consolidated Plan. The highest ranked survey responses
were as follows:
Public Facility: 1. Parks and/or Recreation Facilities
2. Parking Facilities
Infrastructure Improvement: 1. Street Improvements
2. Sidewalks
Public Service: 1. Transportation Services
~.~ 2. Substance Abuse Services
Housing Needs: 1. First Time Homebuyers Assistance
2. Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation
Economic Development: 1. Downtown Revitalization
2. Infrastructure Development
Anti-Crime Programming: 1. Crime Awareness
2. Anti-crime Programs
Youth Programming: 1. Youth Centers
2. Youth Services
Senior Programming: 1. Senior Services
2. Senior Centers
Homeless/At Risk Homeless: 1. Substance Abuse Treatment
2. Victims of Domestic Violence
Comments provided with Survey responses
The following comments were provided by citizens on completed surveys submitted
to the City:
/~ Public Facilities:
• Ensure that downtown Meridian has ADA compliant access throughout downtown.
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• Meridian is relatively underserved on a per capita basis for parks/green space in
community.
~~ Parking in Old Town/Downtown is a perpetual problem. Idaho Truss and other
industrial operations do not provide parking for their employees so they take up
all parking available to patrons of Old Town businesses.
• A parking facility needs to be added downtown.
• A need for adequate schools (capacity).
• Need community center, two swimming pools and performing arts center.
• A lot of people, not just children and seniors, in our community are without
insurance. There are very few options for people who don't qualify for state aid
but still can't afford health care.
• Recreation-community building.
• Van service for disabled and seniors.
• Senior and adult classes lacking without sidewalks and wheel chair or stroller
access.
• Keep public facilities in direct line with growth, using moratoriums as needed.
• Community recreation building such as Nampa-good.
• Food bank used to be a movie theater, make it back into theater to show non-
popular/foreign/documentary films.
• Better recycling-more differentiation.
• We should focus on our urgent needs first.
• Downtown public parking in Old Town. Street parking is not adequate and
parking tickets are becoming the norm not the exception. Downtown building
plans, renovation and funds.
• More parking downtown so the great people of Meridian can come to Old Town
and enjoy dining, shopping, etc. Sidewalks are also an issue. How can the
~~ people of Meridian get to the businesses?
• More skate parks or parks based for teens.
Infrastructure Improvement:
• As Meridian continues to grow infrastructure (repair/replacement) should be of
major concern, costs of materials are also a factor.
• Renovation of downtown is a major priority for MDC and the City.
• Residential lots in Old Town are often overrun with weeds; Code Enforcement
budget could be increased to help eliminate this problem.
• Downtown streets, sidewalks, curbs are dreadful one block of Main and Meridian
Road.
• Old Town is not pedestrian-friendly, either in the business/commercial areas or in
residential areas. Sidewalk installation, improvement, and connectivity would go
along way to making Old Town a place people want to shop, eat, live, and
socialize.
• Old town businesses, without sidewalks lack continuity.
• Overhead sidewalk.
• Need to replace 4-way stops with major intersections w/traffic signals.
• Most of Meridian has uneven sidewalks, inaccessible for wheelchairs and strollers,
and several stretches of street have room for sidewalks with none ever being put
it.
• So many people are moving in that we need to keep up with it.
• Concerned about some of the high water tables.
Public Service:
/~~ The City needs public transportation, both bus and rail.
• Adequate police and fire protection.
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• Are local/state/county support services adequate to meet current local need?
• Public transportation and substance abuse rehab facilities are on everyone's wish
~ list but financial resources are sparse and there seems to be much disagreement
about how best to implement solutions.
• Neighborhood association can get grants. Can you go to individual
neighborhoods create associations to help get matching grants, etc. What I want
Meridian to represent is the small town it was when I was growing up even
though it's bigger. Create that small town feel.
• Right now there needs to be health services that way the youth or young adults
can be health in order to help other people. Plus the abuse level needs to go way
down. People need to have maybe activities to unite families so there is less or
no abusing.
• Education programs.
• There is no bus system through Meridian and there needs to be. Several people
in the community don't own cars and traffic has also become a real problem. The
answer is providing another option, not more road construction.
• Bus service. Community College or tech school in the area would be great.
Housing:
• Vertically integrated (mixed-use) options
• Analysis of housing stock to inform housing needs.
• Lots of Mc Mansions going in but not a lot of affordable housing. Smaller-scale,
quality housing, e.g., apartments would be helpful.
• Need to support lower income families get a start and improve existing housing
to beautify the community.
• Low-income housing (HUD S-8), low-income long-term care, residential care
~~ homes (assisted living).
• Assist low-income neighborhoods in rehabilitation of their homes, through money
or training classes or networks developed with work crews.
• Affordable housing.
• People moving into the area buy new homes at outrageous prices while many
who grew up and have worked here all their lives are in low income apartments
or duplexes stuffed into once-nice neighborhoods.
• Elderly homeowners on limited income, disabled homeowners.
• Property costs have skyrocketed and our youth struggle to own a home.
• Need more HUD housing in Meridian (my son is on the list @ James Court Apts.
and has been told it'll be 2 years before he will get a 1 bedroom apartment.
• Refurbish older homes. Develop condos and apartments.
• Low-income senior housing.
Economic Development:
• Other LID Districts for funding reinvestment properties (redevelopment).
• Refer/reference MCD Urban Renewal Plan, Market Study, and Comprehensive
Plans to address economic development. Sage Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy.
• Promote small and new businesses/slow down traffic through Meridian.
• Re-develop Meridian downtown so we do not have to leave Meridian (but not so
much the large Mega stores).
• Connect downtown for business and access ability.
• Downtown area from Franklin to Cherry Lane, W. 1St to E. 2"d, make an area of
shops, services and items that would create a "walking" downtown to use for
~~ residents and tourism. Make people want to come to Downtown Meridian. Keep
a ~~small town" atmosphere will keeping up with growth.
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• Need more shops/services that would bring people downtown. Could be
encouraged by investing in small businesses but first need to address
~~ inadequacies of Old Town infrastructure. Chicken and egg problem, plus relates
to parking concerns as well. Old Town not currently an attractive place to go out
on a limb with a fledging business.
• A theme (i.e. Leavenworth, WA) with flowered planters in front of businesses to
beautify downtown. It looks a bit shabby. Would love to see an old fashioned
drug store with soda counter. Artist rendering of 3/27/07 newspaper for
downtown looked beautiful.
• Infrastructure downtown should probably be high priority.
Anti-Crime Programs:
• Meridian and Treasure Valley have a lower than national average crime rate.
Additional growth could change this in the future.
• As crime rises I think we need to have more programs in place to assist residents
in not only prevention but in talking action within their neighborhoods.
• Crime prevention through environmental design.
• Community outreach programs.
• Gangs are a growing problem in the Treasure Valley, so is meth. Not fully
mushroomed in Meridian yet, but we can't hide for much longer. Not sure what
is best way to prevent crime growth so difficult to comment on needs in this
area .
Youth Programs:
• Consider joint-use/multi-purpose facility that integrates youth ad seniors.
• A Community Building for youth.
~~ Need to support and lift up our youth to promote the next generation.
• Youth services are high priority already with Meridian City.
• Youth services all around need to be addressed to help reduce crime create a
stable atmosphere throughout Meridian and to raise expectations of our youth.
Help youth/young adults start new businesses, provide
training/information/mentoring.
• Need positive youth programs that will help the youth make possible choices.
• Youth groups involvement.
• Inter-school events.
• Daycare costs for those living and working in this area amounts to about 60% of
income, it's unreasonable.
• Boys and Girls Club reaches hundreds of youth, many of whom are minorities,
LMI or kids of single working parents. They desperately need better facilities and
more resources. They do amazing things with very little, plus money invested in
youth may be key to cutting down on crime and drugs.
• It would be great to see more activities offered by the Parks and Rec. Dept.
which included youth and families.
• After school programs.
• Childcare is always a struggle for the working sector, convenient centers are hard
to find.
Senior Programs:
• Community education, more recreation programs-including strength training,
nutrition, cooking classes. Private business partnerships to support.
• Consideration of our older citizens and some nicer facilities so we don't always
/~~ have to just make due.
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• New and larger senior center. More emphasis should be put on the needs of our
growing senior community.
~~• Subsidize senior van rides for disabled.
• There are many seniors in Meridian and we need to put more money into the
Senior Center and upgrading the facility.
• Let our seniors know how much we value them-throughout their lives.
• Involve seniors.
• Article in Statesman said that Senior Center provides meals for seniors who
would not otherwise eat. Very active senior community also doing great things
with limited resources.
• Transportation for seniors and disabled individuals.
Planning:
• Local planning capacity is very good @ City of Meridian. Sage has regional
planner. Compass-MPO.
• Particularly for land use and transportation.
• Definitely need to plan and continually review every six months and adjust as
need.
• More advertisement and invitations must be done for meetings such as these. A
lot of people have good opinions that don't get listened to.
• What do we want Meridian to look/feel like in 10, 20 years and beyond?
• Very capable City Planning Department covers these issues. Code Enforcement is
inundated, however.
• Specific short-term and long-term plans/solutions with associated expenses
involving downtown renovation.
~~ Homeless and At Risk Homeless:
• As home values continue to accelerate the associated issues of homelessness will
grow.
• Job losses in suburban communities are also becoming more prevalent and could
become a factor if local economy tanks/recession.
• This population will rise simply because of rise in population, start now to solve
this problem before it starts.
• Family shelters.
• Facilities for abused/neglected animals.
• There is a dearth of these services in Meridian although those in need can travel
to Boise to find them. Any improvements in any one of these areas within
Meridian would be positive.
• Domestic violence is common, a place to stay is an issues. Meridian doesn't have
a visible homeless population, but could increase with more low-income
population in the area. We should be prepared. Homeless population with drug
abuse can't recover-high priority.
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APPENDIX D:
TOWN HALL MEETING
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Housing, Community, and
Economic Development Needs
The City of Meridian is preparing a plan under which it will receive federal funds that will be invested in our
community. The City may use these funds to revitalize neighborhoods, establish and improve community
facilities and services, and expand economic opportunities, principally for low-moderate-income persons.
Mayor Tammy de Weerd is asking Meridian residents, businesses, community organizations, and agencies to
come together to provide insight to assist in this planning process.
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Meridian Senior Center • 133 W. Broadway Ave. • Meridian, Idaho • 888-5555
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Housing, Community, and Economic Development Needs
Kay Frances, Planning Consultant • 433-0321 • kfrances@att.net
The City of Meridian is preparing a plan under which it will receive federal funds that will
be invested in our community. The City may use these funds to revitalize neighborhoods,
establish and improve community facilities and services, and expand economic
opportunities, principally for low-moderate-income persons. Mayor Tammy de Weerd is
asking Meridian residents, businesses, community organizations, and agencies to come
together to provide insight to assist in this planning process. see lJi ou there ~
Introduction: Town Hall Meeting
In order to maximize citizen input in the development of the proposed consolidated plan,
the City held a Town Hall meeting at the Meridian Senior Center on May 10, 2007. The
foregoing full-page invitational flyer was posted physically and online, and distributed in
person, by mail, and by a-mail throughout the community. In April, each Meridian utility bill
contained a copy of the above smaller invitational flyer, thereby reaching approximately
~~ 26,000 residents.
Minutes of the May 10, 2007 Town Hall Meeting
The following minutes of the May 10, 2007 Town Hall meeting were recorded by Meridian
Community Communications Coordinator Shelly Houston.
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Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
~~ Time: 7:00 - 8:45 pm
Location: Meridian Senior Center Cafeteria
Attendees: Facilitator Kay Frances * Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd * Assistant Shelly Houston
37 Meridian residents
Welcome and Introductions
Kay Frances
Community Needs & Priorities Survey Explained & Administered
Kay Frances
Public Input
Primary Facilitator.• Kay Frances
Secondary Facilitator.• Mayor Tammy de Weerd
Questions discussed:
Will Meridian ever place a moratorium on development?
How does the highway district prioritize projects and allocate funds?
What is the city doing to help existing businesses?
What's the Mayor's opinion on whether the valley should support a community college?
What is the old City Hall building going to be used for once it is vacated next fall?
Could the Old Town Library be torn down to make room for a parking lot?
Could the Old Town Library be made into a specialty historical library?
How will the feedback gathered on the Community Needs Survey be used?
Would the creation of crosswalks qualify as a use for the federal CDBG funds?
Would on-street bike lanes and paths qualify as a use for the federal CDBG funds?
/'~ How much length of sidewalk would $250,000 buy?
When will Phase I of downtown's split corridor project begin?
Can federal CDBG funds be used to create a rehab center or owner-occupied elder care facility?
Can the CDBG funds be invested in an interest-bearing account of some sort?
Can CDBG funds be used to help neighborhoods form neighborhood associations?
How could a pedestrian mall work in downtown Meridian? Main and Meridian will both be super-
busy.
How do I form a neighborhood association?
Comments /Ideas:
Four-way stops cause traffic to back up.
Idaho has the worst education of any state in the nation. We need a community college.
It's hard to safely cross the intersection at Main & Cherry Lane (to access Albertsons).
Downtown Meridian has a lack of sidewalks.
The Meridian Senior Center should somehow be connected to downtown (sidewalk, pathway).
Meridian needs a community recreation center for all ages (like the new one in Jerome, Idaho).
We need places and events to bring people downtown to mingle.
The old school district admin building or Valley Shepherd Church could be a community center.
Curbs, curb cuts, sidewalks and gutters are needed in low-income sections of downtown.
Smoke detectors for low-income homes.
If we improve downtown, we'll improve all of Meridian in general.
One-way streets will make it hard for downtown residents to navigate quickly.
Let's create a focus that makes downtown more attractive to small business. Like Boise's north
end.
I want to buy older homes downtown and make them into 8-bed care facilities that are ADA-
compliant.
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PROOF OF PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 07-572
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APPENDIX G:
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TABLES
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TABLE lA
''~ HOMELESS AND SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Continuum of Care: Housin Ga Anal sis Chart
Current Under Unmet
Inventory Development Need/
Ga
Individuals
Exam le Emer enc Shelter
Emer enc Shelter 218 0 0
Beds Transitional Housin 107 0 7
Permanent Su ortive Housin 44 0 93
Total 369 0 100
Persons in Families With Children
Emer enc Shelter 92 0 0
Beds Transitional Housin 324 0 0
Permanent Su ortive Housin 66 0 24
Total 482 0 24
Continuum of Care: Homeless Population and Subpopulations
Chart
Part 1: Homeless Population Shel tered Unsheltered Total
Emer enc Transitional
Number of Families with Children
Famil Households 17 38 2 57
1. Number of Persons in Families
with Children 41 124 6 171
2. Number of Single Individuals
and Persons in Households
without children 295 12 94 401
(Add Lines Numbered 1 & 2
Total Persons 336 136 109 581
Part 2: Homeless
Subpopulations Sheltered Unsheltered Total
a. Chronicall Homeless 4 22 26
b. Serious) Mental) III 6
c. Chronic Substance Abuse 19
d. Veterans 2
e. Persons with HIV/AIDS N A
f. Victims of Domestic Violence 12
g. Unaccompanied Youth (Under
181 0
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TABLE 16
'~~ NON-HOMELESS SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATIONS
Priority Dollars
SPECIAL NEEDS Need Level Unmet to Multi- Annual
SUBPOPULATIONS High, Need Addres Year Goals
Medium, s Goals
Low, Unmet
No Such Need
Need
Elderly Low 10 $1,500,0 0 units 0 units
units 00
Frail Elderly Low 5 units $500,00 0 units 0 units
0
Severe Mental Illness Low 0 units --- 0 units 0 units
Developmentally Disabled Low 3 units $300,00 0 units 0 units
0
Physically Disabled Low 5 units $500,00 0 units 0 units
0
Persons w/ Alcohol/Other Drug Low 0 units --- 0 units 0 units
Addictions
Persons w/HIV/AIDS Low 0 units --- 0 units 0 units
Victims of Domestic Violence Low 0 units --- 0 units 0 units
Other Low 0 units --- 0 units 0 units
TOTAL 23 $2,800,0 0 units 0 units
units 00
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TRANSITION TABLE iC
~ (TABLE 1A/ 1 B CONTINUATION SHEET
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC HOUSING/
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
Obj
# Specific Objectives Sources of
Funds Performance
Indicators Expected
Number Actual
Number Outcome/O
bjective*
Homeless Objectives
2c-1 The City will support faith-based
groups and local non-profits with
referrals to transitional housing and
homeless shelters located in Ada
County. CDBG, other
federal, state,
local, and
private Distribute
Community
Resource
Directory 20 referrals DH-1
S ecial Needs Objectives
Other Ob'ectives
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TABLE iC
~ SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
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Avai labilit /Accessibil _of Decent Fiousi n DH-1
Specific Objective Source Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
of Indicators No. no. Complete
Funds
DH Objective 2-6: The CDBG/ 2007 0 0
1.1 City will help non- other 2008 0 0
profit and for-profit 2009 0 0
developers and 2010 0 0
builders construct one 2011 1 unit/facility 1
(1) new housing or MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
facilities for homeless, One (1) new housing or
special needs, or facilities for homeless,
elderly populations. special needs, or elderly
o ulations
Affordab iiit of "De cent Housin D H-2
DH Objective 2-1: The CDBG/ 2007 1 AHTF estab. 1
2.1 City will create an other 2008 0 0
Affordable Housing 2009 0 0
Task Force (AHTF) to 2010 0 0
make recommend- 2011 0 0
ations to the Mayor MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
and City Council to AHTF continues to work
facilitate the creation toward improving
of, preservation of, affordable housing
and dissemination of opportunities in the City.
information regarding
affordable owner-
occu ied housin .
DH Objective 2-2: The CDBG/ 2007 0 0
2.2 City will invest CDBG other 2008 1 1
funds in funding and 2009 1 1
filling affordable 2010 1 1
housing units. 2011 2 2
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (5) new affordable
housin units
DH Objective 2-3: As CDBG/ 2007 1 1
2.3 deemed feasible, the other 2008 0 0
City will acquire and 2009 0 0
demolish, clear and/or 2010 0 0
dispose of property to 2011 0 0
make way for new MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
affordable housing One (1) structure or lot
units. acquired, removed, and/or
dis osed of.
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DH Objective 2-7: The CDBG 2007 150 150
2.4 City will provide 2008 0 0
information, referral 2009 0 0
to housing counseling 2010 0 0
services, first-time 2011 0 0
homebuyer MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 150
assistance, and Distributed to fifty (50)
accessibility residents of C.B. 10322,
improvements grants Tract 2 and one hundred
through Community (100) other residents
Resource Directo
Sustanab ilty of Decent Housing (D H-3) ,
DH Objective 2-4: The CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
3.1 City will participate on other 2008 1 activity 1
boards and 2009 1 activity 1
committees of local 2010 1 activity 1
organizations and 2011 1 activity 1
cooperate with other MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
local governments to Five (5) fair housing
promote affordable activities
rental housing
0 ortunities.
DH Objective 2-5: CDBG/ 2007 20 persons 20
3.2 Planning/Building other 2008 20 persons 20
Department will 2009 20 persons 20
continue to inform 2010 20 persons 20
and educate the 2011 20 ersons 20
general public, non- MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 100
profit agencies, and One hundred (100)
the private sector persons educated
housing industry
about the dangers of
lead-based aint.
DH Objective 2-8: Based CDBG/ 2007 0 0
3.3 upon availability, the other 2008 0 0
City will purchase 2009 0 0
Dollar HUD Homes 2010 0 0
and sell as affordable 2011 1 1
housing. MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
One (1) HUD Dollar Home
urchased marketed
DH Objective 2-9: The CDBG/ 2007 2 families 2
3.4 City will support other 2008 2 families 2
activities that increase 2009 2 families 2
the awareness of 2010 2 families 2
available affordable 2011 2 families 2
homeownership MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10
opportunities and Ten (10) families with
programs. increased awareness
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Availabilit" Accessibil `of°Suit able Livin Environment S L-1
N/A 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Afford abilit of Suitable Livin Environment SL-2
N/A 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Sustainability of Suitable Living Environment (SL-3)
SL Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE cases 2
3.1 Enforcement Officers other 2008 2 CE cases 2
will help to reduce 2009 2 CE cases 2
deterioration of this 2010 2 CE cases 2
neighborhood by 2011 2 CE cases 2
working with residents MULTI-YEAR GOAL• 10
to enforce property Ten (10) CE cases opened
maintenance codes. and resolved in C.B.
10322 Tract 2
SL Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
3.2 will organize other 2008 1 activity 1
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 activity 1
and/or improvement 2010 1 activity 1
activities 2011 1 activit 1
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (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 2009 5 residents 5
service needs, 2010 5 residents 5
especially those related 2011 5 residents 5
to family support, youth MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 25
development, child Twenty-five (25) C.B.
care, senior services, 10322, Tract 2 residents
substance abuse, w/ increased awareness of
homelessness support available social and human
services, financial services, programs
counseling, victims of
domestic violence,
veteran's affairs,
transportation,
educational, and
em to ment trainin .
~'~,
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Availabiiit Access ibili of Economic 0 ortuni E0- 1
N/A 2007 %
2008 %
2009
2010
2011 %
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL: %
Affordabilit of .Econom ic O ortunit EO-2
N/A 2007 %
2008
2009
2010 %
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL: %
Sus tainability of Economic Opportunity (EO-3)
EO Objective 1-1: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0
3.1 will support the efforts other 2008 0 0
of the Meridian 2009 2 2
Development 2010 2 2
Corporation to 2011 2 2
implement the Urban MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 6
Renewal Area Plan in Six (6) new LMI jobs
revitalizing downtown.
EO Objective 1-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0
3.2 will support the efforts other 2008 0 0
of the Meridian 2009 3 3
Development 2010 3 3
Corporation to 2011 4 4
implement the Urban MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10
Renewal Area Plan in Ten (10) businesses locate
revitalizing downtown. in Meridian URA
Nei hborhood Rev italization NR-1
NR Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE cases 2
1.1 Enforcement Officers other 2008 2 CE cases 2
will help to reduce 2009 2 CE cases 2
deterioration of this 2010 2 CE cases 2 %
neighborhood by 2011 2 CE cases 2
working with residents MULTI-YEAR GOAL• 10
to enforce property Ten (10) CE cases opened
maintenance codes. and resolved in C.B.
10322 Tract 2
NR Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
1.2 will organize other 2008 1 activity 1
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 activity 1
and/or improvement 2010 1 activity 1
activities 2011 1 activit 1
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (5) clean-up and/or
im rovement activities
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NR Objective 3-3: The City CDBG/ 2007 5 residents 5 %
1.3 will help address key other 2008 5 residents 5
social and human 2009 5 residents 5 %
service needs, 2010 5 residents 5
especially those related 2011 5 residents 5
to family support, youth MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 25
development, child Twenty-five (25) C.B.
care, senior services, 10322, Tract 2 residents
substance abuse, w/ increased awareness of
homelessness support available social and human
services, financial services, programs
counseling, victims of
domestic violence,
veteran's affairs,
transportation,
educational, and
em to ment trainin .
.Other 0-1
N/A 2007 %
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL: %
.Other (O-2)
N/A 2007
2008 %
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL: %
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TABLE 2A
^' PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS/INVESTMENT PLAN TABLE
'PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS
households Priority Unmet Need
0-30% 75%
Small Related 31-50% 85.3%
51-80% 34.5%
0-30% / 100%
Large Related 31-50% 82.6%
51-80% 75%
Renter 0-30% 44.4%
Elderly 31-50% 100%
51-80% 46.2%
0-30% 87.5%
All Other 31-50% 100%
51-80% 34.6%
0-30% 80.8%
Small Related 31-50% 20.9%
51-80% 34.5%
0-30% / 100%
Large Related 31-50% 68.8%
Owner 51-80% 69.1%
0-30% 61.5%
Elderly 31-50% 20.9%
51-80% 25.5%
0-30% 75.0%
All Other 31-50% 72.1%
51-80% 76.7%
Elderly 0-80% 56.5%
Frail Elderly 0-80% unknown
Severe Mental Illness 0-80% unknown
Non- Physical Disability 0-80% unknown
Homeless Developmental 0-80% unknown
Special Alcohol/Drug Abuse 0-80% unknown
Needs HIV/AIDS 0-80% unknown
Victims of Domestic 0-80% unknown
Source: Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Data
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TABLE 2A
~ PRIORITY HOUSING NEEDS/
INVESTMENT PLAN GOALS
Priority Need 5-Yr.
Goal Yr. 1
Goai Yr. 2
Gaal Yr. 3
Goal Yr. 4
Goal Yr. 5
Goal
Renters
0-30 of MFI
31-50%ofMFI 0 0 0 0 0 0
51 - 80% of MFI
Owners
0-30 of MFI 5 1 1 1 1 1
31 - 50 of MFI
51 - 80% of MFI
Homeless* 0 0 0 0 0 0
Individuals
Families
Non-Homeless Special
Needs 0 0 0 0 0 0
Elderl
Frail Elderl
Severe Mental Illness
Ph sical Disabilit
Develo mental Disabilit
Alcohol/Dru Abuse
HIV/AIDS
Victims-Domestic Violence
Total 5 1 1 1 1 1
Total Section 215 0 0 0 0 0 0
212 Renter 0 0 0 0 0 0
215 Owner 0 0 0 0 0 0
*Homeless individuals and families assisted with transitional and permanent housing
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TABLE 2A
~ PRIORITY HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Priority Need 5-Yr.
Goal Yr. 1
Goal Yr. 2
Goal Yr. 3
Goal Yr. 4
Goal Yr. 5
Goal
GDgG
Ac uisition of existin rental units 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of new rental units 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rehabilitation of existin rental units 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rental assistance 0 0 0 0 0 0
Ac uisition of existin owner units 5 1 1 1 1 1
Production of new owner units 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rehabilitation of existin owner units 0 0 0 0 0 0
Homeownershi assistance 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOME - N A
Ac uisition of existin rental units
Production of new rental units
Rehabilitation of existin rental units
Rental assistance
Ac uisition of existin owner units
Production of new owner units
Rehabilitation of existin owner units
Homeownershi assistance
HOPWA - N A
Rental assistance
Short term rent/mortgage utility
a ments
Facilit based housin develo ment
Facili based housin o erations
Su ortive services
Other - N/A
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TABLE 2B
~ PRIORITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
Priority Need Priority
Need
Level Unmet
Priority
Need $$ to
Address
Need 5-Yr.
Goal Annual
Goal Percent
Complete
Ac uisition of Real Pro ert Y
Dis osition Y
Clearance and Demolition Y
Clearance of Contaminated Sites Y
Code Enforcement Y
Public Facilit General
Senior Centers Y
Handica ed Centers N
Homeless Facilities N
Youth Centers N
Nei hborhood Facilities N
Child Care Centers N
Health Facilities N
Mental Health Facilities N
Parks and/or Recreation Facilities N
Parkin Facilities Y
Tree Plantin N
Fire Stations/E ui ment N
Abused/Neglected Children
Facilities N
Asbestos Removal Y
Non-Residential Historic
Preservation N
Other Public Facilit Needs N
Infrastructure General
Water/Sewer Im rovements N
Street Im rovements Y
Sidewalks Y
Solid Waste Disposal
Im rovements N
Flood Draina a Im rovements N
Other Infrastructure N
Public Services General
Senior Services Y
Handica ed Services N
Le al Services N
Youth Services N
Child Care Services N
Trans ortation Services N
Substance Abuse Services N
Em to ment/Trainin Services Y
Health Services N
Lead Hazard Screenin Y
Crime Awareness Y
Fair Housin Activities Y
Tenant Landlord Counselin Y
City of Meridian, Idaho 121
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Other Services Y
Economic Development
General
C/I Land Ac uisition/Dis osition Y
C/I Infrastructure Develo ment Y
C/I Buildin Ac /Const/Rehab Y
Other C/I N
ED Assistance to For-Profit N
ED Technical Assistance N
Micro-enter rise Assistance N
Other N
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TRANSITION TABLE 2C
(TABLE 2A~ 26 CONTINUATION SHEET
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC HOUSING/
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
Obj Specific Objectives Sources of Perform- Expected Actual Outcome
# Funds ance Number Number Code*
Indicators
Rental Housin
2-1 The City will create an Affordable CDBG/Other AHTF 1 DH-2
Housing Task Force (AHTF) to make established
recommendations to the Mayor and
City Council to facilitate the
creation of, preservation of, and
dissemination of information
regarding affordable renter-
occu ied housin .
2-4 The City will participate on boards CDBG/Other Five (5) fair 5 DH-3
and committees of local housing
organizations and cooperate with activities
other local governments to promote
affordable rental housing
0 ortunities.
2-7 The City will provide information CDBG Distributed 150 DH-2
and referral to IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, to fifty (50)
BVHFH, SHIP, and EI-Ada's housing residents of
counseling services, first-time C.B. 10322,
homebuyer assistance, and Tract 2 and
accessibility improvements grants one
through the Community Resource hundred
Directory. (100) other
residents
Owner Housin
2-1 The City will create an Affordable CDBG/Other AHTF 1 DH-2
Housing Task Force (AHTF) to make established
recommendations to the Mayor and
City Council to facilitate the
creation of, preservation of, and
dissemination of information
regarding affordable owner-
occu ied housin .
2-2 The City will invest CDBG funds in CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 DH-2
funding and filling affordable new
housing units. affordable
housing
units
2-3 As deemed feasible, the City will CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-2
acquire and demolish, clear and/or structure or
dispose of property to make way lot
for new affordable housing units. acquired,
removed,
and/or
dis osed of.
-4 The Cit will artici ate on boards CDBG/Other Five 5 fair 5 DH-3
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and committees of local housing
organizations and cooperate with activities
other local governments to promote
affordable housin o ortunities.
2-5 Planning/Building Department will General One 100 DH-3
continue to inform and educate the Funds hundred
general public, non-profit agencies, (100)
and the private sector housing persons
industry about the dangers of lead- educated
based aint.
2-6 The City will help non-profit and CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-1
for-profit developers and builders housing unit
construct new housing or facilities or facility
for homeless, special needs, or
elder) o ulations.
2-7 The City will provide information CDBG/Other Distributed 150 DH-2
and referral to IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, to fifty (50)
BVHFH, SHIP, and EI-Ada's housing residents of
counseling services, first-time C.B. 10322,
homebuyer assistance, and Tract 2 and
accessibility improvements grants one
through Community Resource hundred
Directory (100) other
residents
2-8 Based upon availability, the City CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-3
will purchase Dollar HUD Homes HUD Dollar
and sell as affordable housing. Home
purchased,
marketed
2-9 The City will support activities that CDBG Ten (10) 10 DH-3
increase the awareness of available families w/
affordable homeownership increased
0 ortunities and ro rams. awareness
Communi Develo ment
3-1 Code Enforcement Officers will help CDBG/Other Ten (10) CE 10 SL-3
to reduce deterioration of this cases
neighborhood by working with opened and
residents to enforce property resolved in
maintenance codes. C.B. 10322,
Tract 2
3-2 The City will organize neighborhood CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 SL-3
clean-up and/or improvement clean-up/
activities. improvmt.
Activities
3-3 The City will help address key social CDBG Twenty-five 25 SL-3
and human service needs, (25) C.B.
especially those related to family 10322,
support, youth development, child Tract 2
care, senior services, substance residents w/
abuse, homelessness support increased
services, financial counseling, awareness
victims of domestic violence, of available
veteran's affairs, transportation, social and
educational, and employment human
training. services,
ro rams
Infrastructure
L-1 The Cit will su ort the efforts of CDBG/Other Six 6 new 6 EO-3
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the Meridian Development LMI jobs
Corporation to implement the
Urban Renewal Area Plan in
revitalizing downtown.
1-2 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Ten (10) EO-3
the Meridian Development businesses
Corporation to implement the locate in
Urban Renewal Area Plan in Meridian
revitalizin downtown. URA
Public Facilities
N/A
.Public Services
3-1 City Code Enforcement Officers will CDBG/Other Ten (10) CE 10 SL-3
help to reduce deterioration of this cases
neighborhood by working with opened and
residents to enforce property resolved in
maintenance codes. C.B. 10322,
Tract 2
3-2 The City will organize neighborhood CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 SL-3
clean-up and/or improvement clean-up/
activities. improvmt.
Activities
3-3 The City will help address key social CDBG Twenty-five 25 SL-3
and human service needs, (25) C.B.
especially those related to family 10322,
support, youth development, child Tract 2
care, senior services, substance residents w/
abuse, homelessness support increased
services, financial counseling, awareness
victims of domestic violence, of available
veteran's affairs, transportation, social and
educational, and employment human
training. services,
ro rams
Economic Develo ment
1-1 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Six (6) new 6 EO-3
the Meridian Development LMI jobs
Corporation to implement the
Urban Renewal Area Plan in
revitalizing downtown.
1-2 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Ten (10) 10 EO-3
the Meridian Development businesses
Corporation to implement the locate in
Urban Renewal Area Plan in Meridian
revitalizin downtown. URA
Neighborhood
Revitalization Other
3-1 City Code Enforcement Officers will CDBG/Other Ten (10) CE 10 SL-3
help to reduce deterioration of this cases
neighborhood by working with opened and
residents to enforce property resolved in
maintenance codes. C.B. 10322,
Tract 2
3-2 The City will organize neighborhood CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 SL-3
clean-up and/or improvement clean-up/
activities. im rovmt.
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Activities
3-3 The City will help address key social CDBG Twenty-five 25 SL-3
and human service needs, (25) C.B.
especially those related to family 10322,
support, youth development, child Tract 2
care, senior services, substance residents w/
abuse, homelessness support increased
services, financial counseling, awareness
victims of domestic violence, of available
veteran's affairs, transportation, social and
educational, and employment human
training. services,
ro rams
* Dutcnme Cedes:
Availabilit /Accessibilit Affordabilit Sustainabilit
Decent Housin DH-1 DH-2 DH-3
Suitable Living
Environment SL-1 SL-2 SL-3
Economic
O ortunit EO-1 EO-2 EO-3
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TABLE 2C
~ SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Avai labilit Ac cessiblit of Decent Housi n _ DH-1
d
tual
A
Percent
Specific Objective Source
of Year Performance
Indicators Expecte
No. c
no. Complete
DH
1.1
Objective 2-6: The
City will help non-
profit and for-profit
developers and
construct one
ild
b Funds
CDBG/
other
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
0
0
0
0
1 unit/facility
0
0
0
0
1
%
%
%
%
ers
u
(1) new housing or
facilities for homeless, MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
One (1) new housing or 1 %
special needs, or
elderly populations. facilities for homeless,
special needs, or elderly
o ulations
`' Affordab lt of Decent Housin D H-2
DH
2.1 Objective 2-1: The
City will create an
Affordable Housing
Task Force (AHTF) to
make recommend- CDBG/
other 2007 1 AHTF estab.
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2011 0 1
0
0
0
0
%
%
ations to the Mayor MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
and City Council to AHTF continues to work
facilitate the creation toward improving
of, preservation of, affordable housing
and dissemination of opportunities in the City.
information regarding
affordable owner-
occu ied housin .
%
DH
2.2 Objective 2-2: The
City will invest CDBG
funds in funding and
filling affordable
nits
i
h CDBG/
other 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 0
1 unit
1 unit
1 unit
2 units 0
1
1
1
2 %
.
ng u
ous MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (5) new affordable
housin units
DH
2.3 Objective 2-3: As
deemed feasible, the
City will acquire and
demolish, clear and/or
dispose of property to
make way for new
affordable housing
units. CDBG/
other 2007 1 bldg or lot
2008 0
2009 0
2010 0
2011 0
MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
One (1) structure or lot
acquired, removed, and/or
dis osed of. 1
0
0
0
0
1
%
%
%
%
~\
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DH Objective 2-7: The CDBG 2007 150 CRDs 150
%
2.4 City will provide 2008 0 0
0 %
information, referral 2009 0 %
to housing counseling 2010 0 0 -
%
t-time
fi
i 2011 0 0
rs
ces,
serv MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 150
homebuyer
assistance, and Distributed to fifty (50)
accessibility residents of C.B. 10322,
improvements grants Tract 2 and one hundred
through Community (100) other residents
Resource Directo
Sustainab ility of,Decent Housing (D H-3)
DH Objective 2-4: The CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
3.1 City will participate on other 2008 1 activity 1
boards and 2009 1 activity 1
committees of local 2010 1 activity 1
organizations and 2011 1 activity 1
cooperate with other MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
local governments to Five (5) fair housing
promote affordable activities
rental housing
0 ortunities.
DH Objective 2-5: CDBG/ 2007 20 persons 20
3.2 Planning/Building other 2008 20 persons 20
Department will 2009 20 persons 20
continue to inform 2010 20 persons 20
and educate the 2011 20 ersons 20
general public, non- MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 100
profit agencies, and One hundred (100)
the private sector persons educated
housing industry
about the dangers of
lead-based aint.
1 h 1
DH Objective 2-8: Based CDBG/ 2007 ome
1 $
3.3 upon availability, the other 2008 0 0
City will purchase 2009 0 0
Dollar HUD Homes 2010 0 0
and sell as affordable 2011 0 0
housing. MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
One (1) HUD Dollar Home
urchased marketed
DH Objective 2-9: The CDBG/ 2007 2 families 2
3.4 City will support other 2008 2 families 2
activities that increase 2009 2 families 2
the awareness of 2010 2 families 2
available affordable 2011 2 families 2
homeownership MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10
opportunities and Ten (10) families with
programs. increased awareness
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Avaiiabili / Accessibili of Suita ble Lrom env~rv nm~n~ ~ ~-+
°
%
N/A 2007 o
/o
2008 %
2009 %
2010
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Afford abilit of S uitable Livin Environment SL-2
N/A 2007 °%
/o
2008
2009
2010
2011 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Sustainability of Suitable Living Environment (SL-3)
SL Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE cases 2
3.1 Enforcement Officers other 2008 2 CE cases 2
will help to reduce 2009 2 CE cases 2
deterioration of this 2010 2 CE cases 2
neighborhood by 2011 2 CE cases 2
working with residents MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10
to enforce property Ten (10) CE cases opened
maintenance codes. and resolved in C.B.
10322 Tract 2
SL Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
3.2 will organize other 2008 1 activity 1
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 activity 1
and/or improvement 2010 1 activity 1
activities 2011 1 activit 1
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (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 2009 5 residents 5
service needs, 2010 5 residents 5
especially those related 2011 5 residents 5
to family support, youth MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 25
development, child Twenty-five (25) C.B.
care, senior services, 10322, Tract 2 residents
substance abuse, w/ increased awareness of
homelessness support available social and human
services, financial services, programs
counseling, victims of
domestic violence,
veteran's affairs,
transportation,
educational, and
em to ment trainin .
City of Meridian, Idaho 129
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Availabilit /Accessi bili of .Ec onomic O" ortun it EO-1
... %
N/A 2007
2008
2009
2010
%
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL: %
Affordabilit o tF Econom ic O ortunit E O-2
N/A 2007 0°
/0
2008
2009
2010
2011 %
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
Sus tainability of Economic Opportunity ( EO-3)
EO Objective 1-1: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0 %
%
3.1 will support the efforts other 2008 0 0
of the Meridian 2009 2 LMI jobs 2
°
Development 2010 2 LMI jobs 2 %
/
Corporation to 2011 2 LMI jobs 2 O
implement the Urban MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 6
Renewal Area Plan in Six (6) new LMI jobs
revitalizing downtown.
EO Objective 1-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0
3.2 will support the efforts other 2008 0 0
of the Meridian 2009 3 businesses 3
Development 2010 3 businesses 3
oration to
Cor 2011 4 businesses 4
p
implement the Urban MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10
Renewal Area Plan in Ten (10) businesses locate
revitalizing downtown. in Meridian URA
Nei hbo rhood Rev italization NR-1
NR Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE cases 2
1.1 Enforcement Officers other 2008 2 CE cases 2
will help to reduce 2009 2 CE cases 2
deterioration of this 2010 2 CE cases 2
neighborhood by 2011 2 CE cases 2
working with residents MULTI-YEAR GOAL• 10
to enforce property Ten (10) CE cases opened
maintenance codes. and resolved in C.B.
10322 Tract 2
NR Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
1.2 will organize other 2008 1 activity 1
%
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 activity 1 0
and/or improvement 2010 1 activity 1 0°
/
tivities 2011 1 activit 1 O
ac MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (5) clean-up and/or
im rovement activities
City of Meridian, Idaho 130
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NR Objective 3-3: The City CDBG/ 2007 5 residents 5
1.3 will help address key other 2008 5 residents 5
social and human 2009 5 residents 5
service needs, 2010 5 residents 5
those related
ll
i 2011 5 residents 5
y
a
espec
to family support, youth MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 25
development, child Twenty-five (25) C.B.
care, senior services, 10322, Tract 2 residents
substance abuse, w/ increased awareness of
homelessness support available social and human
services, financial services, programs
counseling, victims of
domestic violence,
veteran's affairs,
transportation,
educational, and
em to ment trainin .
Other 0-1
N/q 2007
%
2008
2009 %
2010
2011
MULTI-YEAR GOAL:
Other (O-2)
N/q 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 %
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
131
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TABLE 3A
~ SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC ANNUAL OBJECTIVES
d
t Actual Outcome
Obj Specific Objectives Sources of Perform- e
Expec
Number Number Code*
# Funds ante
Indicators
Rental Housin
DH-2
2-1 The City will create an Affordable CDBG/Other AHTF 1
Housing Task Force (AHTF) to make established
recommendations to the Mayor and
City Council to facilitate the
creation of, preservation of, and
dissemination of information
regarding affordable renter-
2-4 occu ied housin .
The City will participate on boards
CDBG/Other
Five (5) fair
5
DH-3
and committees of local housing
organizations and cooperate with activities
other local governments to promote
affordable rental housing
2-7 0 ortunities.
The City will provide information
CDBG
Distributed
150
DH-2
and referral to IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, to fifty (50)
BVHFH, SHIP, and EI-Ada's housing residents of
counseling services, first-time C.B. 10322,
homebuyer assistance, and Tract 2 and
accessibility improvements grants one
through the Community Resource hundred
Directory. (100) other
residents
2-1 Owner Housin.
The City will create an Affordable
CDBG/Other
AHTF
1
DH-2
Housing Task Force (AHTF) to make established
recommendations to the Mayor and
City Council to facilitate the
creation of, preservation of, and
dissemination of information
regarding affordable owner-
2-2 occu ied housin .
The City will invest CDBG funds in
CDBG/Other
Five (5)
5
DH-2
funding and filling affordable new
housing units. affordable
housing
units
2-3 As deemed feasible, the City will CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-2
acquire and demolish, clear and/or structure or
dispose of property to make way lot
for new affordable housing units. acquired,
removed,
and/or
dis osed of.
2-4 The City will participate on boards CDBG/Other Five (5) fair 5 DH-3
and committees of local housing
organizations and cooperate with activities
other local governments to promote
affordable housing opportunities.
City of Meridian, Idaho 132
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2-5 Planning/Building Department will General One 100 DH-3
continue to inform and educate the Funds hundred
general public, non-profit agencies, (100)
and the private sector housing persons
industry about the dangers of lead- educated
i
t
n
.
based a
1 DH-1
2-6 The City will help non-profit and CDBG/Other One (1)
for-profit developers and builders housing unit
construct new housing or facilities or facility
for homeless, special needs, or
elder) o ulations.
0
DH-2
2-7 The City will provide information CDBG/Other Distributed 15
and referral to IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, to fifty (50)
BVHFH, SHIP, and EI-Ada's housing residents of
counseling services, first-time C.B. 10322,
homebuyer assistance, and Tract 2 and
accessibility improvements grants one
through Community Resource hundred
Directory (100) other
residents
2-8 Based upon availability, the City CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-3
will purchase Dollar HUD Homes HUD Dollar
and sell as affordable housing. Home
purchased,
marketed
2-9 The City will support activities that CDBG Ten (10) 10 DH-3
increase the awareness of available families w/
affordable homeownership increased
0 ortunities and ro rams. awareness
Homeless Ob"ectives
-6 The City will help non-profit and CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-1
for-profit developers and builders housing unit
construct new housing or facilities or facility
for homeless, special needs, or
elder) o ulations.
S eccal Needs Ob'ectives
2-6 The City will help non-profit and CDBG/Other One (1) 1 DH-1
for-profit developers and builders housing unit
construct new housing or facilities or facility
for homeless, special needs, or
elder) o ulations.
3-1 Communit Deveto meint
Code Enforcement Officers will help
CDBG/Other
Ten (10) CE
10
SL-3
to reduce deterioration of this cases
neighborhood by working with opened and
residents to enforce property resolved in
maintenance codes. C.B. 10322,
Tract 2
3-2 The City will organize neighborhood CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 SL-3
clean-up and/or improvement clean-up/
activities. improvmt.
Activities
3-3 The City will help address key social CDBG Twenty-five 25 SL-3
and human service needs, (25) C.B.
especially those related to family 10322,
support, youth development, child Tract 2
care, senior services, substance residents w/
abuse, homelessness support increased
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services, financial counseling, awareness
victims of domestic violence, of available
veteran's affairs, transportation, social and
educational, and employment human
training. services,
ro rams
Infrastructure
EO-3
1-1 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Six (6) new 6
the Meridian Development LMI jobs
Corporation to implement the
Urban Renewal Area Plan in
revitalizing downtown.
1-2 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Ten (10) 10 EO-3
the Meridian Development businesses
Corporation to implement the locate in
Urban Renewal Area Plan in Meridian
revitalizin downtown. URA
Public Facilities
N/A
3-1 Public Services
Code Enforcement Officers will help
CDBG/Other
Ten (10) CE
10
SL-3
to reduce deterioration of this cases
neighborhood by working with opened and
residents to enforce property resolved in
maintenance codes. C.B. 10322,
Tract 2
3-2 The City will organize neighborhood CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 SL-3
clean-up and/or improvement clean-up/
activities. improvmt.
Activities
3-3 The City will help address key social CDBG Twenty-five 25 SL-3
and human service needs, (25) C.B.
especially those related to family 10322,
support, youth development, child Tract 2
care, senior services, substance residents w/
abuse, homelessness support increased
services, financial counseling, awareness
victims of domestic violence, of available
veteran's affairs, transportation, social and
educational, and employment human
training. services,
ro rams
Economic Develo ment
1-1 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Six (6) new 6 EO-3
the Meridian Development LMI jobs
Corporation to implement the
Urban Renewal Area Plan in
revitalizing downtown.
1-2 The City will support the efforts of CDBG/Other Ten (10) 10 EO-3
the Meridian Development businesses
Corporation to implement the locate in
Urban Renewal Area Plan in Meridian
revitalizin downtown. URA
Neighborhood
Revitalization/Other ______
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SL-3
3-1 Code Enforcement Officers will help CDBG/Other Ten (10) CE 10
to reduce deterioration of this cases
neighborhood by working with opened and
residents to enforce property resolved in
maintenance codes. C.B. 10322,
Tract 2
3-2 The City will organize neighborhood CDBG/Other Five (5) 5 SL-3
clean-up and/or improvement clean-up/
activities. improvmt.
Activities
SL-3
3-3 The City will help address key social CDBG Twenty-five 25
and human service needs, (25) C.B.
especially those related to family 10322,
support, youth development, child Tract 2
care, senior services, substance residents w/
abuse, homelessness support increased
services, financial counseling, awareness
victims of domestic violence, of available
veteran's affairs, transportation, social and
educational, and employment human
training. services,
ro rams
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Environment
EO-1
EO-2
EO-3
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CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
2007 ACTION PLAN
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INTRODUCTION 1
Purpose of this Document 1
City of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2
Program Year and submission to HUD Z
Summary of PYOT Objectives and Outcomes 2
Evaluation of the City's Past Performance q.
Summary of the Citizen `Participation Process 4
Summary of Efforts Made to Broaden Public Participation 5
Summary of Public Comments 6
Citizen comments not accepted 6
RESOURCES
Federal, State and Local Resources 7
Federal resources that may be made available 7
~~ State resources that may be made available 7
Local. resources that may be made available 7
PY07 Allocation of CDBG funds g
PY07 CDBG activities to benefit LMI persons g
OBJECTIVES, :ACTIVITIES, & MEASURES 10
PY07 Priority #1: Economic Deve/opment 10
Annual economic development' objective 10
Description of economic development activities 10
Geographic allocation of economic development investments 10
Number, type of families that will benefit from economic development activities 10
Specific economic development objectives and priority needs - 11
Reasons for these allocation priorities 11
Proposed accomplishments, outcome measures, and target dates 12
Obstacles to addressing underserved needs 12
PY07 Priority #2 Affordab/e Housing 13
Annual affordable housing objectives 13
Description of affordable housing activities 13
Geographic allocation of affordable housing investments 14
Number and type of families that wiN benefit from affordable housing activities . 14
Specific objectives and priority needs 15
Reasons for these allocation priorities 1S
Proposed affordable housing accomplishments, outcome measures, target dates 16
Obstacles to addressing underserved needs. 16
/-~ Affordable housing 16
Coordination with housing and social service .agencies 17
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Public housing 1~
Homeless and other special needs activities
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Barriers To Affordable Housing
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PY07 Priority #3: Community Improvement 19
Annual community improvement objectives 19
Description of community improvement activities 19
Geographic allocation of community improvement investments 20
Number, type of families that will benefit from community improvement activities 20
Specific community improvement objectives and priority needs 21
Proposed comm. improvement accomplishments, outcome measures, target dates 21
Reasons for these allocation priorities 21
Obstacles to addressing underserved needs 22
Other Actions Z2
Reducing the number of poverty-level families 22
Institutional structure 22
Enhancement of Coordination ~~
APPENDICES 24
Appendix A: Maps 24
Appendix B: Tables 2~
Appendix C: Certifications 42
Appendix D: SF 424 Form
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City of Meridian, Idaho
Five-Year Consolidated Plan
Purpose of this Document
The City of Meridian has been designated as an entitlement community by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This designation will allow the City
to directly receive funds from HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
The 2007 program year will mark the City's first year as an entitlement community.
Federal regulations (24 CFR §§ 91.200(a) and 91.220) require the City to submit an action
plan annually, which plan describes how CDBG funds will be invested in the community
within that program year. This action plan was developed with a strong emphasis on
community input, following the Citizen Participation Plan set forth in Meridian's consolidated
plan. Through this planning effort, the City has prepared the following strategy, which will
guide eligible activities beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008.
City of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement
In accordance with the stated overall goal 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- and moderate-income (LMI) persons.
The City's primary means toward this end shall be to extend and strengthen partnerships
among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit
organizations, in the production and operation of affordable housing.
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Program Year and submission to HUD (24 CFR §§ 91.10; 91.15)
The City's CDBG program will be administered on a program year running from October 1 to
September 30. In compliance with 24 CFR § 91.15(a), and in order to facilitate continuity
in its program and provide accountability to citizens, the City shall submit this consolidated
plan to HUD by August 15, 2007. The City shall submit on an annual basis: a summary of
its citizen participation and consultation process, its annual action plan, and certifications.
At least every five years, the City shall submit a housing and homeless needs assessment,
market analysis, and strategic plan.
As an Entitlement Community, the City will receive funds each year from the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Program Year 2007 (PY07) funding for the City
of Meridian is anticipated to be $230,544. This funding will be used primarily for completion
of a public services improvement as set forth in the Meridian Revitalization Plan, clearance
and demolition of an available lots or structures as a response to spot slum and blight, code
enforcement and clean-up activities in Census Tract 10322, Block 2, and administration of
the plan. (In this first year of operation, the City will not be offering a competitive sub-
grantee application process. The City will be responsible for implementing the designated
programs and completing the eligible activities, in cooperation with other entities and
organizations in the region. In future years, the City does intend to offer a competitive sub-
grantee application process.)
Summary of PY07 Objectives and Outcomes (24 CFR § 91.220(b))
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In Program Year 2007, the City intends to invest its CDBG funds according to the following
priorities:
PY07 Priority #1: Expanding Economic Opportunities (Economic Development)
PY07 Priority #2: Affordable Housing (Providing Decent Housing)
a. New Affordable Housing
b. Existing Affordable Housing
c. Affordable Homeownership
PY07 Priority #3: Providing a Suitable Living Environment (Community Development)
A summary of the goals and anticipated outcomes that the City will pursue within these
priorities is as follows.
PY07 PRIORITY #1: Economic Development $165 435 00
GOAL: Improve economic conditions in the Meridian Urban Renewal
Area by addressing spot slum and blight.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. Completion of one public facilities improvement.
2. One (1) lot or structure cleared or demolished.
PY07 PRIORITY #2: Affordable Housing $1 00
GOALS: 1. New affordab/e housing: Facilitate the creation of new
affordable, single-family, multi-family, and special needs
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and private developers.
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2. Existing affordab/e housing: Help preserve existing
affordable housing stock and the long-term affordability of
single-family and rental units for LMI persons.
3. Affordab/e homeownership: Improve affordable
homeownership opportunities for low income families.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. One (1) HUD Dollar home acquired and sold, leased, or
donated to LMI residents.
2. Affordable Housing Task Force established.
3. One (1) Fair Housing awareness activity.
4. Two (2) families demonstrate increased awareness of
affordable homeownership opportunities and programs.
5. Twenty (20) persons educated on lead-based paint hazards,
precautions, symptoms, and laws.
PY07 PRIORITY #3: Community Improvement $19
000 00
GOAL: Su ,
pport neighborhood revitalization activities in Census Tract
10322, Block 2 that promote public health, safety, and welfare.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. Two (2) code enforcement cases for Census Tract 10322,
Block 2 opened and resolved.
2. One (1) neighborhood clean-up or improvement activity.
3. Meridian Community Resource Directory distributed to fifty
(50) residents of Census Track 10322, Tract 2 and to one
hundred (100) other Meridian residents.
4. Five (5) residents of Census Tract 10322, Block 2
demonstrate increased awareness of social and human
service providers and programs.
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Evaluation of the City's Past Performance (24 CFR § 91.220(b))
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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 ]ob Creation Closed Out
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Summary of the Citizen Participation Process (24 CFR § 91.22O(b))
Feature articles were published in both the Va//ey Times (the weekly local newspaper) and
the Idaho Statesmen (the daily local newspaper) providing details about the planning
process and opportunities for citizen involvement.
A Community Priority Needs Survey was developed to help determine significant priorities in
the areas of housing, homelessness, community and economic development, and public
services. The survey was widely distributed through the City's website. Individual surveys
were handed out at the Town Hall meeting, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and to the
Mayor's Youth Council and Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council. All comments included in
the surveys were recorded and are listed in Appendix C to the consolidated plan. Both the
priority tabulations and comments were included in the development of the 2007 action
plan.
A press release was distributed to the Spanish-speaking radio station, KWEI, and to the
locally-published monthly magazine Tu Mirada. Additionally, agencies and organizations
representing minorities were contacted through email to encourage their participation in the
planning efforts.
An invitation to attend and participate in the Town Hall Meeting was distributed to
approximately 26,000 residents via an insert in utility bills. The Town Hall meeting was
conducted on May 10, 2007 at the Meridian Senior Center, with 37 Meridian residents
attending. The Community Priority Needs Survey was discussed and completed by those in
attendance. The Mayor and a City Council member conducted a Question & Answer session
relative to community needs and issues. (Please see Appendix D to the consolidated plan.)
Several collaborative meetings were held with the staff of the City's urban renewal agency,
Meridian Development Corporation (MDC), and a presentation of CDBG eligible activities was
given to the MDC Board of Directors. Information and ideas were exchanged relevant to
MDC's focus on revitalizing the urban renewal district and creating a sustainable economic
core. Opportunities to collaborate on projects have been incorporated into the 2007 action
plan.
The Meridian Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in distributing information about the
planning process and opportunities for citizens to participate. Their monthly meetings in
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April and May were attended to distribute the Community Priority Needs Survey and gain
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Each month the Mayor holds a ~~Coffee with the Mayor" gathering, rotating locations around
the town. At the May 1, 2007 Coffee with the Mayor, information explaining the planning
process and a schedule of planned meetings were distributed. Thoughts, ideas and
suggestions were solicited from approximately 40 attendees.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council is made up of students living in Meridian, ages 14 to 18,
and attending Meridian schools. They meet twice a month to discuss issues that affect
youth. At their May 14, 2007 meeting the Community Priority Needs Survey was discussed
and completed. Twenty-two students were given an opportunity to express comments
relative to eligible CDBG activities.
The Treasure Valley American Business Women's Association Express Network held their
charter meeting in Meridian this spring, providing an opportunity to meet and greet women
who are executives, professionals, and business owners interested in the betterment of the
community. Information explaining the planning process and a schedule of planned
meetings to gain citizen involvement were provided to attendees. Approximately 200
attended.
The Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council is a newly formed collaboration between the City
and faith-based organizations. This Council is made up of one adult and one teen from each
place of worship in Meridian. They meet monthly with the Mayor and work together to
increase opportunities to community members, enhance communication, and strengthen
families and children. At the May 29, 2007 meeting the Community Priority Needs Survey
~~ was distributed, discussed, and completed by those in attendance.
Additionally, the City attended the following meetings to discuss development of the 2007
action plan draft, and community needs:
• City Council March 6, 2007
• City department directors March 21, 2007
• Housing Coordination and Policy Forum April 6, 2007
• Meridian Development Corporation April 11, 2007
• Meridian Chamber of Commerce April 17, 2007
• Coffee With the Mayor May 1, 2007
• Meridian Chamber of Commerce May 1, 2007
• Town Hall meeting May 10, 2007
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council May 14, 2007
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council May 29, 2007
Following these opportunities for community and citizen participation, the City, in
compliance with the Citizen Participation Plan, held a public hearing and provided a 30-day
public comment period on the draft Plans. The following timeline describes the chronology
of Citizen Participation Plan events prior to the receipt of the Plans by HUD.
• Published notice, Valley Times
• Published notice, Idaho Statesman
• Draft plans available for review
• Public hearing
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• City Council presentation
June 11, 2007
June 13, 2007
June 11, 2007 -July 27, 2007
June 27, 2007
June 27, 2007 -July 27, 2007
July 17, 2007
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• City Council resolution adopting Plans August 2, 2007
• City submitted Plans to HUD August 9, 2007
• HUD received Plans August 10, 2007
By a letter dated September 21, 2007, HUD advised the City that it would need to amend
the Plans to include further information and to clarify particular provisions in order to
comply with applicable HUD regulations. The City worked with HUD to incorporate these
changes, and ultimately made changes constituting substantial amendment according to the
definition set forth in the Citizen Participation Plan. Specifically, a substantial change was
made in funding allocation priorities, including: 1) allocating $110,435 of the City's 2007
CDBG allocation of $230,544 for clearance and/or demolition activities within Census Tract
10322, Block Group 2 and/or the Meridian Urban Renewal District, in order to correct a
mathematical discrepancy and to further the goal of economic development by addressing
spot slum and blight; and 2) recategorizing planned activities for the first program year as
administrative in nature.
The following timeline describes the chronology of Citizen Participation Plan compliance
following the incorporation of the substantial amendment:
• Published notice, Valley Times
• Published notice, Idaho Statesman
• Amended Plans available for review
• Public hearing on substantial amendment
• Public comment period
• City Council adopted Plans
• City submitted Plans to HUD
November 19, 2007
November 21, 2007
November 19, 2007 -January 4, 2008
December 4, 2007
December 4, 2007 -January 4, 2008
January 8, 2008
January 9, 2008
Summary of Efforts Made to Broaden Public Participation (24 CFR §§ 91.200(c)
and 91.220(b))
As set forth above, the City undertook the following efforts to broaden citizen participation:
• Distributed press release to Spanish radio station, KWEI
• Distributed press release to Spanish Tu Mirada magazine
• E-mailed and mailed press releases to agencies and organizations representing
minorities
• Mailed invitation to Town Hall meeting via insert in utility bills (to 26,000 residents)
• Attended Meridian Chamber of Commerce April and May meetings
• Attended Treasure Valley American Business Women's Association Express Network
meeting (approximately 200 attended)
Summary of Public Comments (24 CFR § 91.200(c))
Comments were provided in the May 10, 2007 Town Hall meeting and in responses to the
Community Priority Needs Survey, as set forth in Appendices C and D to the consolidated
plan, prior to development of a draft of the 2007 action plan. While invaluable to
stimulating community dialogue and collaboration toward viable solutions to issues facing
Meridian, many things on Meridian citizens' "wish lists" are outside the scope of this plan
due to funding limitations or CDBG eligibility restrictions. However, in developing the plan,
the City did take the comments provided into account as much as possible. In response to
citizen comments, the City incorporated into the plan investments in downtown
revitalization, homebuyers education, code enforcement activities, crime awareness and
anti-crime programming for neighborhoods, and improved public education regarding
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services available to seniors, youth, and homeless persons and persons at risk of becoming
homeless.
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After the draft of the 2007 action plan was prepared, one comment was received during the
public comment period, June 27-July 27, 2007. It was a written comment; no oral
comments were received, either at the June 27, 2007 public hearing kicking off the public
comment period, or at the public hearing at the July 17, 2007 City Council meeting. No
other written comments were received.
The contents of the one comment received on the 2007 action plan may be summarized
thusly: The Affordable Housing Task Force is important due to the rising costs of owning and
renting a home in the Treasure Valley. Boise, Sun Valley, Ketchum, and McCall have
instituted workforce/affordable housing boards and may provide solid models for Meridian.
All comments, both oral and written, submitted during the planning and development
phases and the 30-day public comment period were accepted and taken into consideration
as the 2007 action plan was finalized. As set forth above, as the plan was being developed,
but before a draft was completed, the City received several suggestions for activities that
could not be included in the draft plan due to funding limitations or CDBG eligibility
restrictions. Such comments were not included in the draft plan published for public
comment.
The written comment submitted during the 30-day public comment period was accepted and
taken into consideration as the 2007 action plan was finalized; in addition to providing
specific guidance as to items that should be included in the plan, it provided the City with a
unique and valuable perspective from which to evaluate the City's planned CDBG-funded
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Federal, State and Local Resources (24 CFR § 91.22O(c)(i-2))
At this time, CDBG and City general funds are available to support program activities. The
following funding sources have been identified as resources to help address the needs of
low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals and families. Some of these 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 a CDBG eligible activity,
they may be able to provide assistance and support programs. These leveraged funds will
be tracked and documented as part of the monitoring compliance.
Federal resources that ma be made available 24 CFR 91.220 c 1
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development:
- Section 8 Housing Choice
Voucher Program
- HOME Investment Partnership
Prog ra m
- 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 ma be made available 24 CFR 91.220 c 2
• 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
Local resources that may be made available (24 CFR § 91 2201c)(2))
^ 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
• EI-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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PY07 Allocation of CDBG funds (24 CFR § 91.220(I)(1)(i))
~~ With respect to the CDBG funds in the amount of $230,544 expected to be available in
PY07, the following activities are planned.
Economic Development• $165,435 00
ACTIVITIES: Identify and complete one public facilities improvement from the Meridian
Revitalization Plan.
^ Clear or demolish one (1) substandard lot or structure.
Affordable Housing• $1 00
ACTIVm: Acquire and sell, lease, or donate (1) HUD Dollar home to LMI residents.
Community Improvement• $19,000 00
ACTIVITIES: Open and resolve two (2) code enforcement cases for Census Tract
10322, Block 2.
• Complete one (1) neighborhood clean-up or improvement activity in
Census Tract 10322, Block 2.
Administration: $46,108 00
AcrIVITIES: Oversee and coordinate inter-jurisdictional and inter-agency activities
• Assist Mayor in development of Affordable Housing Task Force
^ Ensure compliance with Citizen Participation Plan
^ Prepare program budgets, schedules, and any amendments
• Monitor, evaluate, and implement audit results regarding program
^ Prepare reports and documents for submission to HUD
~~ Develop agreements to carry out program activities
^ Form neighborhood association in Census Tract 10322, Block 2
• Develop and distribute Meridian Community Resource Directory
^ Complete vacant/deteriorating structure/lot database for Census Tract
10322, Block 2
Total allocations:
PY07 PRIORITY
Economic Development
Affordable Housing
Community Improvement
Administration
TOTAL
AMOUNT OF PY07
CDBG FUNDS ALLOCATED
$165,435.00
$ 1.00
$ 19,000.00
+ $ 46,108.00
$230,544.00
PERCENT OF PY07
CDBG FUNDS ALLOCATED
71.76%
> .001%
8.24%
+ 20.00%
100.00%
PY07 CDBG activities to benefit LMI persons (24 CFR § 91.220(I)(1)(iv))
All PY07 affordable housing and community improvement CDBG investments, totaling
$19,001.00 (8.241%), will benefit LMI persons. The location of a potential Dollar HUD
Home is unknown, but all community improvement investments will be made in Census
Tract 10322, Block Group 2, the population of which is 72.04% LMI according to Census
2000 data.
The economic development CDBG investments, totaling $165,435.00 (71.76%) will benefit
~~ LMI persons by eliminating specific conditions of blight and/or physical decay within the
Urban Renewal Area on a spot basis, thereby preventing the spread of slum and blight to
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adjacent properties or areas. Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 is adjacent to the Urban
Renewal Area in which these funds will be invested; in fact, approximately one-third of
~~ Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 is actually within the Urban Renewal Area. An effort will
be made to invest the economic development funds in this overlapping area so as to directly
benefit the census tract with an LMI population over 51%.
Maps of Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 and the Urban Renewal Area may be found in
Appendix A.
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PYO7 Priority #1: Economic Development
Annual economic development objective (24 CFR § 91 220(c (3))
In the forthcoming program year, the City expects, first, to achieve the economic
development objective of improving economic conditions in the Meridian Urban Renewal
Area, thereby contributing to community and inter-agency efforts to improve access to
services and jobs for LMI persons and to address spot slum and blight. Second, in the
forthcoming program year, the City expects to address spot slum and blight clear one lot
and/or demolish one substandard structure.
Description of economic development activities (24 CFR § 91 220jd))
In PY07, to further the economic development objective of improving economic conditions in
the Meridian Urban Renewal Area, the City will support the efforts of the Meridian
Development Corporation (MDC) to implement the Meridian Revitalization Plan by investing
CDBG funds toward one eligible public improvement within the Urban Renewal Area as set
forth in Meridian Revitalization Plan. To further the economic development objective of
addressing spot slum and blight, the City will invest CDBG funds in clearing one lot and/or
demolishing one substandard structure.
~„~ Geographic allocation of economic development investments (24 CFR § 91 220~f1)
The Meridian Urban Renewal Area (MURA) consists of 660 acres with boundaries of the I-84
freeway to the south, Cherry Lane/Fairview to the north, Fourth Street to the west, and Five
Mile Creek to the east. This area has a history of slow growth primarily attributable to
inadequate and deteriorating public improvements and facilities, poorly maintained
properties, undeveloped and underdeveloped properties, diverse property ownership, and
other deteriorating factors. A map of the URA may be found in Appendix A.
According to census data, there are zero areas of minority concentration in Meridian. There
is one area of low-income concentration in Meridian: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2,
with 72.04% LMI persons living in this area. The MURA does overlap a portion of this area.
This overlap area is bordered on the north by Pine Street, on the east by Meridian Road, on
the south by Franklin Road, and on the west by Fourth Street.
Number and tvpe of families that will benefit from economic development activities (24 CFR
§ 91.220(4)1
Spot slum and blight activities are designed to eliminate specific conditions of blight or
physical decay on a spot basis in an area that is not located in a slum or blighted area.
Because this activity targets the condition itself, rather than the persons who will benefit,
the number and type of families that will benefit from this activity is unknown.
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Specific economic development objectives and priority needs (24 CFR § 91 2201d),
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The City's greatest identified economic development need, and therefore its highest
economic development priority in PY07, is revitalization of downtown Meridian. In PY07, the
City will address this need in partnership with MDC, the Downtown Business Association,
and other entities.
Reasons for these allocation priorities (24 CFR § 91 220(d))
Comments provided by citizens in the development of the action plan and during the 30-day
public comment period on the draft action plan demonstrate the community's opinion that
there is need for revitalization of Meridian's downtown. Citizens stated, for example:
• Downtown area from Franklin to Cherry Lane, W. 1St to E. 2"d, make an area of shops,
services and items that would create a "walking" downtown to use for residents and
tourism. Make people want to come to Downtown Meridian. Keep a "small town"
atmosphere will keeping up with growth.
• Need more shops/services that would bring people downtown. Could be encouraged by
investing in small businesses but first need to address inadequacies of Old Town
infrastructure. Chicken and egg problem, plus relates to parking concerns as well. Old
Town not currently an attractive place to go out on a limb with a fledging business.
• A theme (i.e. Leavenworth, WA) with flowered planters in front of businesses to beautify
downtown. It looks a bit shabby. Would love to see an old fashioned drug store with
soda counter. Artist rendering of 3/27/07 newspaper for downtown looked beautiful.
• Re-develop Meridian downtown so we do not have to leave Meridian (but not so much
~~ the large Mega stores).
• Refer/reference MCD Urban Renewal Plan, Market Study, and Comprehensive Plans to
address economic development. Sage Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
• Promote small and new businesses/slow down traffic through Meridian.
• Connect downtown for business and access ability.
• Infrastructure downtown should probably be high priority.
• Ensure that downtown Meridian has ADA compliant access throughout downtown.
• Meridian is relatively underserved on a per capita basis for parks/green space in
community.
• Parking in Old Town/Downtown is a perpetual problem. Idaho Truss and other industrial
operations do not provide parking for their employees so they take up all parking
available to patrons of Old Town businesses.
• A parking facility needs to be added downtown.
• Recreation-community building.
• Van service for disabled and seniors.
• Senior and adult classes lacking without sidewalks and wheel chair or stroller access.
• Downtown public parking in Old Town. Street parking is not adequate and parking
tickets are becoming the norm not the exception. Downtown building plans, renovation
and funds.
• More parking downtown so the great people of Meridian can come to Old Town and
enjoy dining, shopping, etc. Sidewalks are also an issue. How can the people of
Meridian get to the businesses?
• Old Town is not pedestrian-friendly, either in the business/commercial areas or in
residential areas. Sidewalk installation, improvement, and connectivity would go a long
way to making Old Town a place people want to shop, eat, live, and socialize.
~~ Most of Meridian has uneven sidewalks, inaccessible for wheelchairs and strollers, and
several stretches of street have room for sidewalks with none ever being put it
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• Old Town is not pedestrian-friendly, either in the business/commercial areas or in
~~ residential areas. Sidewalk installation, improvement, and connectivity would go a long
way to making Old Town a place people want to shop, eat, live, and socialize.
• Old town businesses, without sidewalks lack continuity.
The City finds that MDC's vision presents a picture of a downtown that promotes HUD's
goals for investments in expanded economic opportunities as set forth in 24 CFR §
91.1(a)(1)(iii). That vision is of a downtown Meridian that is the true center and heart of a
close-knit community; in all revitalization efforts there will be an emphasis on connection -
between customers and businesses, residents and the greater community, heritage and
future, young and old, citizens and government, Meridian and the Treasure Valley.
Public spaces will be family-oriented, and will host a wide range of social, cultural and civic
activities. Sidewalks and street-level businesses will create an atmosphere strongly
attractive to pedestrians, and downtown will be a highly livable place that provides
Meridian's familiar rural town feel but in a newly urban setting.
Ultimately, a variety of urban housing opportunities will provide abuilt-in residential
community that fosters city center business and provides employment. Circulation and
parking systems will encourage people to come "to" Downtown, while facilitating "through"
traffic around Downtown. Building densities and building heights will foster connection
rather than sprawl. Downtown development will emphasize seven key strengths: social
retail at street level; cultural, continuing education and recreational facilities; offices for
businesses that serve Meridian residents and economic strengths; livable urban homes; a
Treasure Valley business/transit village along the rail corridor; a strong, highly visible civic
presence; and a circulation system for cars, bikes and pedestrians that makes downtown
Meridian a great place to work, live, and visit.
This vision, when realized, will expand economic opportunities in the core of the community
by creating jobs, including jobs for LMI persons; establishing, stabilizing, and expanding
small and micro-businesses; and providing public services, among other potential outcomes.
For this reason, the City finds that its resources and economic development-targeted CDBG
funds for PY07 will be most effectively invested in revitalization and elimination of spot slum
and blight in Meridian's downtown.
Proposed accomplishments outcome measures and target dates (24 CFR §§ 9 220(,
91.220(e))
The anticipated outcomes and target dates of these activities are as follows:
One public facilities improvement as set forth in the Meridian Revitalization Plan will
be accomplished by September 30, 2008.
One lot or substandard structure will be cleared or demolished by September 30,
2008.
Obstacles to addressing underserved needs (24 CFR §6 91 220~d) (k))
CDBG-funded economic development activities in PY07 will address, or begin to address, the
following obstacles to meeting underserved needs in Meridian:
• Conditions of blight or physical decay contributing to unsafe, unhealthy, and/or
displeasing physical environment
~~ Need for expanded opportunities for new jobs employing LMI persons.
• Need for affordable housing in proximity to the workplace.
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PY07 Priority #2: Affordable Housing
~~ Annual affordable housino obiectives (24 CFR § 91 22~c)(3))
The City expects to achieve the following affordable housing objectives during the
forthcoming program year:
• Facilitate the creation of new affordable, single-family, multi-family, and special
needs housing through partnerships with non-profit organizations and private
developers.
• Help preserve existing affordable housing stock and the long-term affordability of
single-family and rental units for LMI persons.
• Improve affordable homeownership opportunities for low income families.
Description of affordable housing activities (24 CFR §§ 91 220(d) (k))
In the forthcoming program year, the City expects, first, to facilitate the creation of new
affordable, single-family, multi-family, and special needs housing through partnerships with
non-profit organizations and private developers by the establishment of the Affordable
Housing Task Force (AHTF) and by acquiring a HUD Dollar Home, potentially for inhabitation
by a large low-income family.
The AHTF will consist of approximately ten members appointed by the Mayor, and will
include representatives of: the Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), the Boise
City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA), Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS), Boise
Valley Habitat for Humanity (BVHFH), Supportive Housing Innovative Partnerships (SHIP),
EI-Ada Community Action Partnership, mortgage lenders, developers, building contractors,
~,-~ realtors, planners, designers, state agencies, area associations, low-income service
providers, fair housing advocates, and other interested parties.
AHTF will assist the City in developing a working plan to meet these and other affordable
housing needs within the community, identifying new development projects (both owner
and rental) and potential sources of funding for such development. These projects will
include the investment of CDBG funds in a Dollar HUD Home. The Dollar HUD Homes
initiative helps local governments to foster housing opportunities for LMI families by offering
them the opportunity to purchase qualified HUD-owned homes for $1 each. Dollar Homes
are single-family homes that are acquired by the Federal Housing Administration (which is
part of HUD) as a result of foreclosure actions. Single-family properties are made available
through the program whenever FHA is unable to sell the homes for six months. By selling
vacant homes for $1 after six months on the market, HUD makes it possible for
communities to put them to good use at a considerable savings. The newly occupied homes
can then act as catalysts for neighborhood revitalization, attracting new residents and
businesses to an area. The City will partner with non-profit affordable homeownership
providers to resell the house to LMI residents of Meridian.
Second, in the forthcoming program year, the City expects to foster and maintain affordable
housing through the activities of the AHTF that are targeted to the preservation of existing
affordable housing stock. AHTF will assist the City in developing a working plan to address
this need within the community.
Third, in the forthcoming program year, the City expects to improve affordable
homeownership opportunities for low income families through inter-jurisdictional fair
~~ housing awareness activities. This includes participation in regional affordable housing
groups, boards, and committees along with other local governments to promote housing
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opportunities for individuals and families. Meridian will seek to become a member of the
~~ Treasure Valley Regional Housing Roundtable to gain information and build partnerships;
work in partnership with the cities of Boise and Nampa to conduct, sponsor, or co-sponsor
one activity that increases the awareness of fair housing within the community; and provide
information and referral to housing counseling services (as provided by IHFA, BCACHA,
NHS, SHIP, and EI-Ada), first-time homebuyer assistance, and accessibility improvements
grants.
Additionally, pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.220(k), the City will continue to inform and educate
the general public, non-profit agencies, and the private sector housing industry about the
dangers of lead-based paint. The City's Planning and Building Departments will work with
homeowners, landlords, developers, contractors, and builders in generating building
permits. Any work to be proposed on residential dwellings built prior to 1978 will trigger
lead-based paint information distribution. Staff will provide information on lead-based paint
hazards, precautions and symptoms for building permit applications on dwellings built prior
to 1978. Questions and concerns relative to lead-based paint testing and assessments will
be referred to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Indoor Air Quality Program,
which is the state agency responsible for dealing with health hazards related to lead-based
paint. The City will, as necessary, coordinate its efforts with the Indoor Air Quality
Program.
Geooraohic allocation of affordable housing investments (24 CFR § 91 2200)
Meridian contains the following Census Tracts: 10310, 10313, 10321, 10322, and 10332.
According to Census 2000, only Block Group 2 within Census Tract 10322 meets HUD's 51%
or more LMI criteria, listing this Block Group at 72.04%. A map of Census Tract 10322,
~~ Block Group 2 may be found in Appendix A.
As set forth above, there are zero areas of minority concentration in Meridian. Census Tract
10322, Block Group 2 comprises the one area of low-income concentration in Meridian.
Number and tvoe of families that will benefit from affordable housing activities (24 CFR 6
91.2201d11
The AHTF will, in time, be positioned to target the segments of the Meridian community
most in need of affordable housing, but the AHTF's inaugural year will primarily be
dedicated to identifying priority needs and strategizing to meet those needs. For this
reason, the number and type of families that will benefit from PY07 activity is currently
unknown.
The acquisition of the Dollar Home will directly benefit one family. The City will seek to
market the Dollar Home it acquires to a large, low-income family.
The inter-jurisdictional fair housing awareness activities are projected to benefit several
people. The City's goal is that at least two families will demonstrate an increased
awareness of affordable homeownership opportunities and programs through the City's
educational efforts.
It is expected that twenty (20) persons will be educated on lead-based paint hazards,
precautions, symptoms, and laws through the City's efforts in PY07.
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Specific obiectives and priority needs (24 CFR §§ 91 220(dl 91.215
' The City's greatest housing need, and therefore its highest housing priority in PY07, is
decent housing for large-family households, both in Census Track 10322, Block Group 2,
and citywide. In PY07, through partnerships with affordable housing partnerships, this
priority need will be addressed through the City's plans to utilize CDBG funds to purchase an
available Dollar Home to provide affordable housing to a large, low-income family. The City
will also work, through the AHTF and through inter-jurisdictional fair housing awareness
activities, to educate and distribute information about affordable housing programs and
opportunities to these types of persons.
Reasons for these allocation priorities (24 CFR § 91 220(d~
According to statistics from the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data,
the greatest housing need within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 is affordable homes for
large-family households to buy or rent. One hundred percent of large-family households
with income at 0-30% of the median income level have unmet housing needs, both as to
rental and owner-occupied units. This demonstration of greatest need is the basis of the
City's rationale for targeting this category of priority needs persons as the top priority for
affordable housing CDBG investments.
While this statistical data has not been recently updated by a local study of comparable
detail, it is clear that in Meridian, as in the entire region, housing costs are rising, both for
homeowners and for renters. Meridian home values increased 14.74% in Meridian from
2005 to 2006 (Idaho Statesman, May 25, 2007), meaning a corresponding rise in property
taxes for homeowners, even as the levels of income and Circuit Breaker tax exemptions for
~~ low-income persons remain the same. Further, notwithstanding the recent construction
boom, the supply of rental homes has barely kept pace with demand; the vacancy rate for
rental houses dropped from 10.8% in the first quarter of 2006 to 2.4% in the first quarter
of 2007 (Idaho Statesman, June 7, 2007).
Comments provided by citizens in the development of the action plan and during the 30-day
public comment period on the draft action plan demonstrate the community's opinion that
there is need for affordable housing in Meridian. Citizens stated, for example:
• ~~Lots of McMansions going in but not a lot of affordable housing. Smaller-scale, quality
housing, e.g., apartments would be helpful."
• "Need to support lower income families get a start."
• "Property costs have skyrocketed and our youth struggle to own a home."
• Need more HUD housing in Meridian (my son is on the list @ James Court Apts. and has
been told it'll be 2 years before he will get a 1 bedroom apartment)."
• °Meridian prides itself as being a good place to raise a family. However, as housing
appreciation continues to grow and as construction prices and interest rates rise the
availability of housing that is affordable to lower- and middle-income families is put at
risk. A disturbing trend is occurring in the Treasure Valley like other parts of the
Western United States, the South, and Southwest where lower- and middle-income
families are being forced to drive to qualify. We are seeing this very same phenomenon
with the shift in affordable housing from communities like Meridian to communities in
Canyon County. Meridian needs to remain as a great place to raise a family at all
income levels."
~~ Consultation with community partners, including Idaho Housing and Finance Association
(IHFA), Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA), Neighborhood Housing
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Services (NHS), Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity (BVHFH), Supportive Housing Innovative
~~ Partnerships (SHIP), EI-Ada Community Action Partnership, cities of Boise (Housing and
Community Development Division), Nampa (Community Development/Grants Department),
Eagle, Garden City (Garden City Urban Renewal Agency, and Community Planning
Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS), confirms that there is a need for affordable
housing, both in Meridian generally and within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2,
particularly for large families (families with five or more persons), and for both renters and
owners.
For these reasons, the City finds that its resources and housing-targeted CDBG funds for
PY07 will be most effectively invested in providing, and/or working with community partners
to provide, decent housing for large-family households in Census Track 10322, Block Group
2 and citywide.
Proposed affordable housino accomplishments, outcome measures and target dates (24
CFR &6 91.220(d), 91 2201e))
The anticipated outcomes and target dates of these activities are as follows:
• One HUD Dollar home will be acquired and sold, leased, or donated to LMI residents
by September 30, 2008.
• The Affordable Housing Task Force will be established by September 30, 2008.
• The City will have conducted one Fair Housing awareness activity by September 30,
2008.
• Two Meridian families will demonstrate increased awareness of affordable
homeownership opportunities and programs by September 30, 2008.
• Twenty persons will have been educated on lead-based paint hazards, precautions,
~~ symptoms, and laws by September 30, 2008.
Obstacles to addressino underserved needs l24 CFR ~§ 91 220(4) (k))
CDBG-funded activities in the priority goal category of Affordable Housing will work to
address the following obstacles:
• Escalating costs for rehabilitation and new construction (e.g. limited availability of
building lots, price increases in building materials and shortage of available
construction trades).
• Lack of credit-worthiness.
• Lack of information about financial assistance programs.
The City will undertake the following actions in PY07 to address these identified obstacles:
• The AHTF will discuss construction of subsidized housing units for LMI persons with
non-profit housing developers.
• The City will promote awareness of financial assistance programs offered by IHFA,
NHS, BVHFH, BCACHA and EI-Ada Community Action Partnership.
• The City will provide information regarding local credit counselors and homebuyer
education programs through affordable housing activities and via the Community
Resource Directory.
Affordable housing (24 CFR § 91 220(8))
While the City will seek to provide the Dollar Home it acquires in PY07 to a large low-income
/-~ family, the City's overall goal is to provide one housing unit that may be suitable for any
household, whether non-homeless, homeless, or special-needs. In PY07, the City will not
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invest CDBG funds in the provision of rental assistance, production of new units, or
rehabilitation of existing units.
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Coordination with housino and social service agencies (24 CFR § 91 220,(k))
In carrying out its affordable housing plan, the City will work in cooperation with the
following private industry entities, non-profit organizations, community and faith-based
organizations, and public institutions:
• EI-Ada Community Action Partnership
• The Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAPRI)
• Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS)
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Health, Bureau of Community and
Environmental Health
• Meridian Senior Center
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA)
• Idaho Commission on Aging
• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
• Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
• City of Boise, Planning and Development Services Department, Housing and Community
Development Division
• City of Nampa, Departments of Community Development and Community Grants
• Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
~~ The City will draw on the strengths of this delivery system, including the longevity and
experience of these established entities, the comprehensive nature of coverage provided by
these existing entities, and the willingness of these entities to partner with and mentor the
City in housing-related CDBG programming.
The City will be aware of, and work to minimize any impact of, potential weaknesses of this
delivery system, including a need for ongoing attention to communication, coordination of
efforts, and ensuring a consistent stream of funding. The City will work toward overcoming
these potential gaps by maintaining ongoing communications, both by remaining visible in
the housing service provider community -attending meetings, joining a-mail list-sews,
proactively networking -and through the AHTF, which will invite these service providers to
work together toward the objective of providing decent and affordable housing in Meridian.
Public housin 24 CFR 91.220 h
Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA) serves as the housing authority for the
City of Meridian. HUD considers BCACHA to be a "High Performer" under the Public Housing
Assessment System ("PHAS") and because BCACHA has always received a score of 90 or
above.
BCACHA does not own or manage any public housing units in Meridian. Implementing a
public housing program is outside the scope of the City's 2007 program. Pursuant to 24
CFR § 91.215(1), however, the City will implement its housing plan in coordination with
BCACHA, and will also utilize the Affordable Housing Task Force to provide coordination
i'"\ between BCACHA and other private and governmental health, mental health, and service
agencies.
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~~ Homeless and other special needs activities (24 CFR § 91.220(1))
In PY07, 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 within its partnership with the
Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC) service providers. PY07 CDBG funds will
not be invested in activities specifically targeted to these objectives. The City will actively
participate in the CoC to identify ways of supporting area housing providers' efforts to
increase affordable transitional and permanent housing facilities, and as additional
information is obtained regarding homelessness within Meridian, it will be determined
whether other federal, state or local/private funds can be leveraged with CDBG funding to
effectively address these needs within the community in future program years.
Barriers To Affordable Housing t 24 CFR ~ 91.220(j))
Public Policies Impacting the Cost of Housing
The Meridian Comprehensive Plan, June 2006 Update integrates the concerns and
expressions of the community into a document that recommends how the City should grow
and develop. All legislative requirements, specifically the Idaho Local Land Use Planning
Act, are addressed in the plan. The components specified in the Idaho Code include: private
property rights; population; economic development; community design; special areas or
sites; natural resources; hazardous areas; school facilities recreation; transportation; public
~~ services; facilities and utilities; land use; housing; implementation, and any other
component, which may be necessary.
Citizens, developers, the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the City Council and
other groups are all involved in questions of community development and have a primary
responsibility to coordinate and direct the overall pattern of development activities within
the community. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council make
development decisions concerning annexation, rezoning, subdivision developments,
conditional use permits, zoning variances, and planned developments. Due to these
responsibilities, it has been necessary for the City to implement technical guidelines and
adopt policies which will provide the framework for resolving questions relating to quality of
life and physical development on an ongoing basis. The City continues to establish long-
range implementation items for coordinated and unified development of public improvement
projects.
Throughout this comprehensive planning and updating process, citizens affirmed that the
goals, objectives, and action items contained in the plan were based on six key community
values:
• Manage growth to achieve high-quality development
• Enhance Meridian's quality of life for all residents
• New growth should finance public service expansion
• Prevent school overcrowding/enhance education services
• Expand commercial and industrial development
• Protect Meridian's self-identity
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After thorough evaluation and consideration of the elements of the 2006 Update, no specific
~~ barriers to affordable housing, controlled by the City, were identified. These considerations
were relative to local tax policies, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees
and charges, growth limits, and policies that affect the return on residential investment. To
preclude the development of potential barriers, the 2006 Update identified Goals, Objectives
and Action items focusing on housing that will be undertaken during the next five years.
Identified Barriers
The primary reason identified for lack of affordable housing in Meridian is the significant
growth in population, increasing the demand for housing units. Housing affordability has
been restricted by:
• Increased costs of land for new or infill development
• Increased costs of building materials and supplies
• Increased costs of available labor
• Increased costs of transportation
• Increased costs of County tax assessments
Strategy to Ameliorate Barriers
Meridian's Planning Department has primary responsibility for developing and implementing
plans to guide growth and development, and administering the standards of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances. One of the Planning Department's primary responsibilities is to
coordinate with and provide the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission with
information on planning and development issues. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the
~~ Department often acts as the coordinator between other service providers within the City,
such as the Public Works Department, Parks Department, the Police Department, the Fire
Department, Meridian School District, and Sanitary Services Company (solid waste
disposal). The Planning Department serves as staff to the Planning Commission, the
Historic Preservation Commission, and the Meridian Development Corporation.
Through these efforts and coordination of service providers, the City will continue to
implement the Comprehensive Plan's Goals, Objectives, and Action items pertaining to
affordable housing.
The AHTF will also address the need for more affordable housing units, and Meridian's
Planning Department staff will continue to utilize the resources of both the Regulatory
Barriers Clearinghouse and HUD User websites to draw on important information pertaining
to potential barriers to affordable housing that might effect developments.
PYO7 Priority #3: Community Improvement
Annual community improvement objectives (24 CFR § 91.220(c)(3))
In the forthcoming program year, the City expects, first, to achieve the community
improvement objective of supporting activities in Census Tract 10322, Block 2 that promote
neighborhood revitalization and public health, safety, and welfare.
Description of communitL improvement activities~24 CFR ~ 91.220(d))
~~ In the forthcoming program year, the City expects, first, to invest CDBG funds in the
resolution of two code enforcement cases within Census Tract 10322, Block 2. This
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neighborhood contains some of the oldest homes in the community. The City will reduce
deterioration of this neighborhood through proactive code enforcement activity, working
~~. with residents to enforce property maintenance standards, including those related to
overgrown weeds and vegetation; inoperable vehicles; junk, litter, and debris; open or
vacant buildings; illegally parked vehicles; and graffiti.
Secondly, in the PY07, funded by CDBG funds designated for administrative purposes, the
City intents to utilize and create in-kind partnerships to educate and promote available
programs that further the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of Census Tract
10322, Block 2, including programming on fire protection, crime awareness and prevention,
lead-based paint hazards, youth development, senior services, substance abuse prevention
and treatment, financial counseling, domestic violence, veteran's issues, transportation,
education, and/or employment training. To this end, the City will develop a Community
Resource Directory to identify social and human service providers, along with affordable
housing and homeownership information. In the development process, staff will work
through the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, Faith Ambassadors, and Continuum of Care to
encourage social service providers, faith-based groups, private businesses, the school
district, non-profit agencies and community leaders to work together to comprehensively
address the needs of families in poverty. The Directory will be widely distributed to reach
low- and moderate-income individuals and families.
The City will assist the Old Town residents to form a neighborhood association and facilitate
development of a CDBG program-eligible revitalization plan in anticipation of forming a
Revitalization Strategy in Program Year 2008. The City will also support for neighborhood
clean-up activities, including two annual clean-up days, Neighborhood Housing Services
sponsored °Paint the Town" and ~~Rake the Town" events.
~' The City intends to become a member of, and to participate in, the Boise City/Ada County
Continuum of Care(CoC) to increase awareness of available area facilities and services to
help residents in need.
Geographic allocation of communiy improvement investments~24 CFR § 91.220(f))
As set forth above, Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 is 72.04% LMI. A map of Census
Tract 10322, Block Group 2 may be found in Appendix A. Again, there are zero areas of
minority concentration in Meridian, and Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 comprises the
one area of low-income concentration in Meridian.
Number and type of families that will benefit from community improvement activities (24
CFR § 91.220(d))
These community improvement activities are designed primarily to address physical
conditions and improve general neighborhood liability. Because the conditions themselves
are targeted by this activity rather than the persons who will benefit, the specific number
and type of families that will benefit from this activity is unknown. Due to the general
nature of these objective, however, it may be surmised that these activities will directly or
indirectly benefit all, or a large number of, the 234 families residing in Census Tract 10322,
Block Group 2 (according to Census 2000 data).
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Specific community improvement objectives and priority needs (24 CFR §§ 91.220(d),
/~ 91.215
The City's greatest community improvement need, and therefore its highest community
improvement priority in PY07, is neighborhood revitalization activities in Census Tract
10322, Block 2. In PY07, through partnerships with service providers, this priority need will
be addressed through the City's plans to invest CDBG funds reducing deterioration of this
neighborhood through proactive code enforcement activity, addressing overgrown weeds
and vegetation; inoperable vehicles; junk, litter, and debris; open or vacant buildings;
illegally parked vehicles; and graffiti.
Proposed community improvement accomplishments, outcome measures, and target dates
(24 CFR ~~ 91.220L), 91.220L))
The anticipated outcomes and target dates of these activities are as follows:
Two (2) code enforcement cases for Census Tract 10322, Block 2 will be opened and
resolved by September 30, 2008.
One neighborhood clean-up or improvement activity will be accomplished by
September 30, 2008.
Five residents of Census Tract 10322, Block 2 will demonstrate increased awareness
of social and human service providers and programs by September 30, 2008.
Reasons for these allocation priorities (24 CFR § 91.220L)1
During the many public meetings conducted during the planning stages, residents expressed
~~ the desire for a neighborhood association to encourage cohesion and community spirit,
education on neighborhood watch programs and increased public safety to prevent and deal
with crime, and City-organized clean-up activities and enforcement activity to address code
compliance issues.
Comments provided by citizens in the development of the action plan and during the 30-day
public comment period on the draft action plan demonstrate the community's opinion that
there is a need for these activities in Meridian, particularly in Census Tract 10322, Block 2
(also known as the Old Town neighborhood). Citizens stated, for example:
• Residential lots in Old Town are often overrun with weeds; Code Enforcement budget
could be increased to help eliminate this problem.
• The City needs public transportation, both bus and rail.
• Adequate police and fire protection.
• Public transportation and substance abuse rehab facilities are on everyone's wish list but
financial resources are sparse and there seems to be much disagreement about how
best to implement solutions.
• Neighborhood association can get grants. Can you go to individual neighborhoods
create associations to help get matching grants, etc. What I want Meridian to represent
is the small town it was when I was growing up even though it's bigger. Create that
small town feel.
• Right now there needs to be health services that way the youth or young adults can be
health in order to help other people. Plus the abuse level needs to go way down.
People need to have maybe activities to unite families so there is less or no abusing.
• There is no bus system through Meridian and there needs to be. Several people in the
~~ community don't own cars and traffic has also become a real problem. The answer is
providing another option, not more road construction.
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• Bus service. Community College or tech school in the area would be great.
• Education programs.
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Many families participating in the public meetings were not aware of the extensive public
services available throughout Ada County. It was determined that a Community Resource
Directory would serve this need by providing information and referral to existing resources.
Obstacles to addressinca underserved needs (24 CFR §§ 91 220(4) lk))
CDBG investments in community improvement activities will address the following obstacles
to meeting underserved needs in Meridian:
• Need for expanded code enforcement activity to educate home occupants regarding,
and address, noncompliance.
• Need for additional education and training opportunities leading to new employment.
• Lack of a neighborhood association in Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 and
surrounding neighborhoods.
• Lack of information about social services and supportive programs.
Other Actions (24 CFR § 91.220(k))
Reducing the number of poverty-level families
Census 2000 data reflects that 1,926 (5.6%) individuals in Meridian live in poverty. Of that
number, 436 (4.5%) families live below the poverty level. Seventy percent (70%) of
Meridian's CDBG funds will be dedicated to help people rise out of poverty, rather than
~~ merely easing their situation temporarily. Although essential short-term direct aid such as
emergency food and shelter are available regionally, the thrust of Meridian's antipoverty
strategy is to address poverty's root causes and assist people in becoming self-sufficient in
the long term. Two key components of helping people attain self-sufficiency are housing
and employment.
Recognizing that limited funds should be focused where the need is greatest, Meridian will
invest its CDBG funds primarily in projects that directly benefit LMI residents and/or serve
LMI neighborhoods. As set forth above, according to Census 2000, in Meridian, the overall
population is at 27% LMI, and only Block Group 2 within Census Tract 10322 meets HUD's
51% or more LMI criteria, at 72.04% LMI. All eligible LMI Area National Objective activities
will therefore occur within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2. This strategy will ensure
that Meridian's CDBG resources are directed to best serve those who have the greatest
need, including that area with the greatest concentration of poverty.
Institutional structure
In PY07, the Office of the City Attorney will oversee the implementation and monitoring of
the action plan and the CAPER, and will ensure that the Citizen Participation Plan is followed
where required and/or appropriate. The Finance Department will complete all IDIS
reporting. City staff and officials from the Mayor's Office, City Council, the City Clerk's
Office, Planning Department, Building Department, Parks and Recreation Department, and
the Meridian Police Department will work together to implement the activities set forth
herein.
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Enhancement of Coordination
~~ The City will also maximize its CDBG investments in implementing the action plan by
enhancing coordination with established public and private housing and social service
agencies and programs to maximize the impact of its CDBG investments, including: IHFA's
Family Self-Sufficiency program, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services' Head Start program, the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care, EI-Ada
Community Action Partnership; the Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho
(CAPRI); Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare and Division of
Health, Bureau of Community and Environmental Health; Meridian Senior Center; Boise
City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA); Idaho Commission on Aging; and Boise
Valley Habitat for Humanity.
Coordination with these agencies will be undertaken as appropriate in the implementation of
the action plan, and open conduit of communication will be maintained by attending both
individual and inter-agency meetings of these service providers, and by joining the
Continuum of Care, Housing Resource Group, and Treasure Valley Regional Housing
Roundtable. Coordination will also occur through the Affordable Housing Task Force, the
Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council, and the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, which will
invite these service providers to work together toward the objective of reducing poverty by
providing decent and affordable housing in Meridian.
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APPENDIX A:
'~ MAPS
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APPENDIX B:
TABLES
City of Meridian, Idaho 28
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TABLE 3A
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC ANNUAL OB,7ECTIVES
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Ava ilabifit Accessibili of Decent Haus in DH-1
Specific Objective Source Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
of Indicators No. no. Complete
Funds
DH Objective 2-6: The CDBG/ 2007 0 0
1.1 City will help non- other 2008 0 0
profit and for-profit 2009 0 0
developers and 2010 0 0
builders construct one 2011 1 unit/facility 1
(1) new housing or MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
facilities for homeless, One (1) new housing or
special needs, or facilities for homeless,
elderly populations. special needs, or elderly
o ulations
Affordabilit of Decent Housin D H-2
DH Objective 2-1: The CDBG/ 2007 1 AHTF estab. 1
2.1 City will create an other 2008 0 0
Affordable Housing 2009 0 0
Task Force (AHTF) to 2010 0 0
make recommend- 2011 0 0 %
ations to the Mayor MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
and City Council to AHTF continues to work
facilitate the creation toward improving
of, preservation of, affordable housing
and dissemination of opportunities in the City.
information regarding
affordable owner-
occu ied housin .
DH Objective 2-2: The CDBG/ 2007 0 0
2.2 City will invest CDBG other 2008 1 1 %
funds in funding and 2009 1 1
filling affordable 2010 1 1
housing units. 2011 2 2 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (5) new affordable
housin units
DH Objective 2-3: As CDBG/ 2007 1 1 %
2.3 deemed feasible, the other 2008 0 0 %
City will acquire and 2009 0 0 %
demolish, clear and/or 2010 0 0 %
dispose of property to 2011 0 0 %
make way for new MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
affordable housing One (1) structure or lot
units. acquired, removed, and/or
dis osed of.
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DH Objective 2-7
Th
:
e CDBG 2007 150 150
2.4 City will provide 2008 0 0
information, referral 2009 0 0
to housing counseling 2010 0 0
services, first-time 2011 0 0
h
b
ome
uyer MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 150
assistance, and Distributed to fifty (50)
accessibility residents of C.B. 10322,
improvements grants Tract 2 and one hundred
through Community (100) other residents
Resource Director .
Sustainability of becent Housing (D H-3)
DH Objective 2-4: The CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
3.1 City will participate on other 2008 1 activity 1
boards and 2009 1 activity 1
committees of local 2010 1 activity 1
organizations and 2011 1 activity 1
cooperate with other MULTI-YEAR GOAL•
. 5
local governments to Five (5) fair housing
promote affordable activities
rental housing
0 ortunities.
DH Objective 2-5: CDBG/ 2007 20 persons 20
3.2 Planning/Building other 2008 20 persons 20
Department will 2009 20 persons 20
continue to inform 2010 20 persons 20
and educate the 2011 20 ersons 20
general public, non- MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 100
profit agencies, and One hundred (100)
the private sector persons educated
housing industry
about the dangers of
lead-based aint.
DH Objective 2-8: Based CDBG/ 2007 0 0
3.3 upon availability, the other 2008 0 0 %
City will purchase 2009 0 0 %
Dollar HUD Homes 2010 0 0
and sell as affordable 2011 1 1
housing. MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 1
One (1) HUD Dollar Home
urchased marketed
DH Objective 2-9: The CDBG/ 2007 2 families 2
3.4 City will support other 2008 2 families 2
activities that increase 2009 2 families 2
the awareness of 2010 2 families 2 %
available affordable 2011 2 families 2
homeownership MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10
opportunities and Ten (10) families with
programs. increased awareness
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Avanadnrt Accessibil i of`Suit able Livin Envir onment SL-1
N/A ,
2007 %
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
Affor dabilit of Suitable Li vin Environmen t SL-2
N/A 2007
2008
2009 %
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
Sustainability of Suitable Living Environme nt (SL-3)
SL Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE cases 2 %
3.1 Enforcement Officers other 2008 2 CE cases 2
will help to reduce 2009 2 CE cases 2
deterioration of this 2010 2 CE cases 2
neighborhood by 2011 2 CE cases 2
working with residents
to enforce property MULTI-YEAR GOAL• 10
maintenance codes. Ten (10) CE cases opened
and resolved in C.B.
10322 Tract 2
SL Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
3.2 will organize other 2008 1 activity 1
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 activity 1
and/or improvement 2010 1 activity 1
activities 2011 1 activit 1
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (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 2009 5 residents 5 %
service needs, 2010 5 residents 5
especially those related 2011 5 residents 5 %
to family support, youth MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 25 %
development, child Twenty-five (25) C.B.
care, senior services, 10322, Tract 2 residents
substance abuse, w/ increased awareness of
homelessness support available social and human
services, financial services, programs
counseling, victims of
domestic violence,
veteran's affairs,
transportation,
educational, and
em to ment trainin .
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Availabili ,` Access iblit of E conomic O ort unit EO- 1
N/A
2007 %
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
Aff ordabilit of Economic O ortunit EO-2
N/A 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
Sus tainability'of Economic Opportunity (EO-3)
EO Objective 1-1: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0
3.1 will support the efforts other 2008 0 0
of the Meridian 2009 2 2
Development 2010 2 2
Corporation to 2011 2 2
implement the Urban MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 6 %
Renewal Area Plan in Six (6) new LMI jobs
revitalizing downtown.
EO Objective 1-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 0 0 %
3.2 will support the efforts other 2008 0 0 %
of the Meridian 2009 3 3 %
Development 2010 3 3
Corporation to 2011 4 4
implement the Urban MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 10 %
Renewal Area Plan in Ten (10) businesses locate
revitalizing downtown. in Meridian URA
Nei hbor hood Revi tafizatiorr NR-1
NR Objective 3-1: Code CDBG/ 2007 2 CE cases 2
1.1 Enforcement Officers other 2008 2 CE cases 2
will help to reduce 2009 2 CE cases 2
deterioration of this 2010 2 CE cases 2
neighborhood by 2011 2 CE cases 2
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wor
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ents MULTI-YEAR GOAL• 10
to enforce property Ten (10) CE cases opened
maintenance codes. and resolved in C.B.
10322 Tract 2
NR Objective 3-2: The City CDBG/ 2007 1 activity 1
1.2 will organize other 2008 1 activity 1
neighborhood clean-up 2009 1 activity 1
and/or improvement 2010 1 activity 1
activities 2011 1 activit 1
MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 5
Five (5) clean-up and/or
im rovement activities
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NR Objective 3-3
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ty CDBG/ 2007 5 residents 5
1.3 will help address key other 2008 5 residents 5
social and human 2009 5 residents 5 %
service needs, 2010 5 residents 5
especially those related
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il 2011 5 residents 5
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y support, youth MULTI-YEAR GOAL: 25
development, child Twenty-five (25) C.B.
care, senior services, 10322, Tract 2 residents
substance abuse, w/ increased awareness of
homelessness support available social and human
services, financial services, programs
counseling, victims of
domestic violence,
veteran's affairs,
transportation,
educational, and
em to ment trainin .
Other O-1
N/A 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
Other (O-2)
N/A 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL:
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TABLE 3B
ANNUAL HOUSING COMPLETION GOALS
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Ann
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b Actual Annual Resources used during the period
ua
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of Units
To Be
Com leted Number of
Units
Completed
CDBG
HOME
ESG
HOPWA
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE
HOUSING GOALS SEC. 215
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Special needs households 0 ~ ~ ~ ~
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE RENTAL
HOUSING GOALS (SEC.. 215).
Acquisition of existing units 0 ~
Production of new units 0 ~ ~ ~
Rehabilitation of existing units 0 ~ ~ ~ ~
Rental Assistance 0 ~ ~ ~
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Rental 0 ~ ~ ~ ~
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE OWNER
HOUSING GOALS SEC. 215
Acquisition of existing units 1 Q ~
Production of new units 0 ~ ~
Rehabilitation of existing units 0 ~ ~
Homebuyer Assistance p ~ ~
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Owner 1 ~ ~ ~ ~
ANNUAL AFFORDABLE `
HOUSING GOALS SEC. 215 -
Acquisition of existing units 0 ~ ~
Production of new units 0 ~ ~ ~
Rehabilitation of existing units 0 ~ ~ ~ ~
Homebuyer Assistance 0 ~ ~ ~
Total Sec. 215 Affordable
Housing 0 ~ ~ ~ ~
ANNUAL HOUSING GOALS
Annual Rental Housing Goal ~ ~ ~ ~
Annual Owner Housing Goal 1 X ~ ~ ~
Total Annual Housing Goal 1 ~ ~ ~ ~
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TABLE 3C
CONSOLIDATED PLAN LISTING OF PROJECTS
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risdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Economic Development -Slum & Blight/Spot
Project Title: Downtown Revitalization
Description: The City will support the efforts of the Meridian Development Corporation
(MDC) to implement the Meridian Revitalization Plan in revitalizing downtown.
The City will use CDBG funds to leverage MDC funds and other possible
sources of funds to complete an eligible public facilities improvement listed in
the Meridian Revitalization Plan.
Objective Category: ^Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing D Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ^Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ~ Sustainability
Location/Target Area: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2
Objective Number: Project ID:
1-1
HUD Matrix Code: CDBG Citation:
03 24 CFR § 570.208(b)(2)
Type of Recipient: CDBG National Objective:
Entitlement SB
rt Date: Completion Date:
/01/2007 09/30/2008
Performance Indicator: Annual Units:
EO-3 1 project
Local ID: Units Upon Completion:
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Jr_rJ.r_~_~0 ...................................................................
_._~ 55~_000 ....................................................................
Other Funding
Tota I
,_,._$2.00,.000_.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
255.1.000 ............................................_..............
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ the Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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CONSOLIDATED PLAN LISTING OF PROJECTS
risdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Economic Development -Slum & Blight/Spot
Project Title: Clearance or Demolition Activities
Description: The City will clear one lot and/or demolish one substandard structure.
Objective Category: ^ Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ~ Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ~ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 and/or Urban Renewal District
Objective Number: Project ID:
1-2
HUD Matrix Code: CDBG Citation:
01 24 CFR § 570.208(b)(2)
Type of Recipient: CDBG National Objective:
Entitlement SB
Start Date: Completion Date:
10/01/2007 09/30/2008
Performance Indicator: Annual Units:
EO-1 1 lot or structure
`cal ID: Units Upon Completion:
i
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Tota I
X110,435
_$ _1.10, 4 3 5 ..............................................................
_$_1.1_Q, 4 3.5 .....................,....,.............................
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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CONSOLIDATED PLAN LISTING OF PROJECTS
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.risdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Affordable Homeownership
Project Title: Dollar HUD Home
Description: Based upon availability, the City will acquire a Dollar HUD Home and partner
with non-profit affordable homeownership service providers to sell, lease, or
donate the house to LMI residents.
Objective category: ^Suitable Living Environment ^D Decent Housing ^Economic Opportunity
Outcome category: ^Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^D Sustainability
Location/Target Area: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2
Objective Number: Project ID:
2d-2
HUD Matrix Code: CDBG Citation:
O1 24 CFR §§ 570.201(a),(b)
Type of Recipient: CDBG National Objective:
Entitlement LMH
Start Date: Completion Date:
10/01/2007 09/30/2008
rformance Indicator: Annual Units:
1-3 1 house
Local ID: Units Upon Completion:
i
Funding Sources:
CDBG $1
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ESG
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HOME
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOPWA
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Formula $1
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior Year Funds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assisted Housing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PHA
Other Funding
Total _._$._1 ......................._....----......................................._...............
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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CONSOLIDATED PLAN LISTING OF PROJECTS
.risdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Community Development
Project Title: Old Town Neighborhood Code Enforcement
Description: Meridian Police Department's Code Enforcement Division will help reduce
deterioration of Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2, by working with
residents to enforce property maintenance, zoning, and other ordinances
affecting buildings, lot appearance, and health, safety, and welfare. CDBG
funds will be utilized to increase support of code enforcement activities which
address, e.g., overgrown weeds and other vegetation, illegally parked and/or
inoperable vehicles, junk/litter/debris, open or vacant buildings, and/or
graffiti.
Objective Category: Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ~ Sustainability
Location/Target Area: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2
Objective Number: Project ID:
3-1
HUD Matrix Code: CDBG Citation:
24 CFR § 570.202(c)
pe of Recipient: CDBG National Objective:
entitlement LMA
Start Date: Completion Date:
10/01/2007 09/30/2008
Performance Indicator: Annual Units:
SL-3 2 CE cases; 1 clean-up activity
Local ID: Units Upon Completion:
10 CE cases; 5 activities
Funding Sources:
CDBG
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
_$ l 9.i ~_0 ~ .._._.._ ................................._. _.
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19,000
Other Funding
Tota I
._~ 19,_000 ........................_._................................._...
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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SOLIDATED PLAN LISTING OF PRO.~ECTS
fiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Program Administration
~~ we~~ ~ 11~e~ Nrogram Administration
Description: The City's overall CDBG program management, coordination, monitoring,
re porting, and evaluation will include the following types of assistance:
• Coordinating of Fair Housing activities with Boise and Nampa
• Ensuring compliance with the Citizen Participation Plan
• Participating in coordinating and collaborating meetings with other entities
• Preparing program budgets, schedules and amendments
• Evaluating program results against stated objectives
• Coordinating resolution of audit and monitoring findings
• Developing systems for assuring compliance with program requirements
• Monitoring program activities for progress and compliance
• Preparing reports and other documents for submission to HUD
• Developing agreements to carry out program activities
• Forming a neighborhood association in Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2
• Developing a revitalization plan and/or revitalization area
• Developing and distributing a Community Resource Directory
• Completing avacant/deteriorating structure/lot database for 10322/2
Objective Category: ^Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
~ptcome Category: ^Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
_~cation/Target Area: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 and 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:
10/01/2007 09/30/2008
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
Tota I
_~46.r..1.08 .......................
46,108
_~ 4.6.,_ 1.0 8 ........................
The rima ur ose of the ro'ect is to help:
the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public Housing Needs
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~ APPENDIX C:
CERTIFICATIONS
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~~ i ~ ~ n CPM P Non-State Grantee
Cert~f~cat~ons
~~~~' °~y~LO~` Marty 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.
^ Thin cerEification 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 acquisidan and relocation
requirements of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acqu#sition 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 Free wor&place -- 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 ceunseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the
workplace;
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given
a copy of the statement required by paragreph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph i 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, taw enforcement, or
other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to wntinue to maintain adrug-free workplace through implementation of
paregraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
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CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications 1 Version 1.3
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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
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 oooperetive 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 ail tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants,
and wntracts under grants, loans, and woperative 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 COBG, 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.
Signatu orized Official
Tamm de Weerd
Name
Ma or
Title
33 E. Idaho Avenue .
Address
Meridian ID 83642
City/State/Zip
208 888-4433
Telephone Number
r x.7107
Date
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CPMP Non-State Grantee Certifications
Version 1.3
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Jurisdiction
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U This certification does not apply.
® This certification is applicable.
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Commun[ty certifies that:
Citizen Partiapatlon -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed dtizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons
of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following a Plan -- It is following a Current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
11. Maximum Feasible Priority -With respect to activities expeded 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 beneft 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) 2Q~7, 20,Q$, 2QQ~, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three
specific consecutive program years), shall prindpally benefit persons of fow 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 In 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 jursdicton 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 oaupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be
made against the property far public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the
jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CD8G funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforctng:
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 demonstretions; and
15. A policy of enfordng applicable State and local laws against physiplly barring entrance to or exit from
a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within Its
jurisdiction;
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Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in
conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Falr Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -Its activities rnncerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of
part 35, subparts A, B, ], K and R, of title 24;
Compliance with Laws -- it will comply with applicable laws.
Signature horized Official Date
Tamm de Weerd
Name
Ma or
'title
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Address
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City/State/Zip
208 888-4433
Telephone Number
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OPTiONAiI_ 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
~~ Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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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 NOME 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;
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Signature/Authorized Official
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
Date
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This certification does not apply.
This: certi#iication' is appliicabl®
HOPWA Certificatlons
The HOAWA 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:
I. For at least 10 years in the case of assistance involving new construction, substantial rehabilitation, or
acqulsitlon 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 Offcial Date
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Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zip
Telephone Number
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^ This certifica#ion is applicable.
ESG Certifications
I, ,Chief Executive Officer of Error! Not a valid fink., 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
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authorities as specified in 24 CFR Part 58.
11. 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 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 certifrcations, 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 U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Signature/Authorized Official Date
Name
Title
Address
City/State/Zi p
Telephone Number
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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 3I, 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 8100,000 for
each such failure.
Drug-Free Workplace Certification
1. Sy signing and/or submittJng this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reilance 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 appligtion. If the grantee does not identify
the workplaces at the time of, appliption, or upon award, if there is no application, the grantee must
keep the identity of the workplaces} on file in its office and make the informatlon available for
Federal Inspection. Failure to identify ail known workplaces constitutes a violation of the grantee's
drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identiflcatlons must include the actual address of buildings (ar 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, pertomlePS 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 spedflc grant: Place of Pertormance (Street address, city, wunty, 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 C[ Coun ~~ Zi
Merldian CI Hali 33 E: Idaho Ave. Meridian Ada ID 83642
Meridian Ci Hall Annex 703 N. Main St. Meridian Ada ID 63642
Meridian Plannin De t. 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 nolo contenders) 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, distrlbutlon, dispensing, use, or possession of any
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controlled substance; "Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the
performance of work under a grant, including:
a. Alt "direct charge" employees;
b. ail "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 definigon does not include workers not on
the payroll of the grantee (e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grentee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors fn 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 Pian
Signature/ orized Official
Tatum de Weerd
Name
Ma or
Title
33 E. Idaho Avenue
Address
Meridian ID 83642
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
CONSOLIDATED PLAN • 2007-2011
SECTION PAGE
INTRODUCTION 1
Purpose of this document 1
City of Meridian CDBG Program: Mission Statement 1
Community Profile ___ 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4
Program Year and Submission to HUD 4
Estimated Annual Entitlement, 2.007-2011 4
Summary of Objectives and Outcomes 4
Evaluation of the City's Past Performance 5
Summary of the Citizen Participation Process 6
Summary of Efforts Made to Broaden Public Participation 7
Summary of Public Comments 7
Citizen comments not incorporated 8'
^. MANAGING THE PROCESS 10'
Lead Agency 10
Consultation 10
Public Housing Delivery System 16
STRATEGIC PLAN
Introduction
HOUSING
Affordable housing priorities and objectives
'.Geographic allocation of Affordable Housing investments
General Characteristics of Meridian's Housing Market
Public and assisted housing
Homeless facilities
Special needs facilities and services and discharge coordination policy
Marketing Trends Summary
`Estimated housing needs
Categories of persons affected
'D~sproportiona) Housing`Needs
Obstacles to meeting underserved affordable housing needs
Public Housing
Barriers To Affordable Housing
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Institutional structure for carrying out housing plan 46
Lead-Based Paint 47
'HOMELESSNESS 49
~~ Homelessness priorities and objectives 49
Homeless Needs 49
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Geographic allocation of Homelessness investments
~~ Obstacles to meeting underserved homeless needs 53
Institutional structure for carrying. out. homeless plan 53
Coordination 54
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OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS 56
Non-homeless/special needs priorities and objectives
Geographic allocation of Non-homeless/special needs investments 56
Estimated needs of Non-homeless/special needs persons 57
Obstacles to meeting needs of underserved Non-homeless/special needs persons 57
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 58
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Nonhousing Community Development priorities and objectives
Geographic allocation of Nonhousing Community Development investments 59
Allocation of Nonhousing Community-Development priorities 59
Consultation
Obstacles to meeting undei-served Nonhousing Community Development needs 59
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Institutional structure for carrying out community development plan 61
ANTIPOVERTY STRATEGY 63
Goals, Programs, and Policies for Reducing Poverty 63
Antipoverty Funding 63
Antipoverty Initiatives 64
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Antipoverty 5-Year Strategy
MONITORING 68
Introduction
Quarterly and Annual Performance" Monitoring of City_ Implemented Projects 68
68
~\ Subrecipient Monitoring Plan 68
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Citizen Participation Plan 74
Appendix B: Maps 84
88
Appendix C: Community Priority Needs Survey and Results
Appendix D: Town Hall Meeting 98
Appendix E: Proof of Publication of Notice 102
Appendix F: City Council Resolution "no. 07-572 106
Appendix G: Tables 109
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Purpose of this document
The City of Meridian has been designated as an entitlement community by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This designation will allow the City
to directly receive funds from HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Under 24 CFR §§ 91.1(a)(2) and 91.15(b)(2), at least once every five years, the City must
submit to HUD one document stating its plan for reaching its goals in CDBG housing,
community planning, and economic development programs. The document presenting this
information is called a consolidated plan. It serves as a planning document for the City, and
is founded upon a participatory process among citizens, organizations, businesses, and
other stakeholders. The consolidated plan also serves as a comprehensive housing
affordability strategy; a submission for federal funds under HUD's CDBG Program (and other
HUD formula grant programs; see 24 CFR § 91.2(a)); a strategy to be followed in carrying
out the City's CDBG Program; and a management tool for assessing performance and
tracking results.
In addition to the consolidated plan, the City is required to complete two reports annually,
which specify how the City proposes to spend, and has spent, its CDBG funds. Regulatory
requirements to complete these plans are found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 24,
Part 91 (24 CFR § 91.1 et seq.).
~~ Meridian's consolidated plan was developed with a strong emphasis on community input,
following the Citizen Participation Plan, set forth in Appendix A. Public outreach for this plan
included a town hall meeting, two public meetings, consultation with local and regional
housing and community development professionals, and informal discussions with citizens
at community events and gatherings. Through this planning effort, the City has prepared
the following strategy, which will guide eligible activities beginning October 1, 2007 and
ending September 30, 2011.
City of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement
In accordance with the stated overall goal 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- and moderate-income (LMI) persons.
The City's primary means toward this end shall be to extend and strengthen partnerships
among all levels of government and the private sector, including for-profit and non-profit
organizations, in the production and operation of affordable housing.
Community Profile
Meridian is located in Ada County, approximately 10 miles west of the state capitol of Boise,
in the heart of the southwestern Idaho region known as the Treasure Valley. Meridian
preserves its unique identity as a place that treasures its past, appreciates the present, and
looks to the future with a spirit of harmony and prosperity. Meridian was once a fertile
/-~ farming country for grains, vegetables, and fruits. Dairy products were produced locally for
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many years, starting with the first Meridian Creamery in 1897. During the past 20 years,
farms have yielded to residences for the expanding population.
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According to an article published February 18, 2007 in the Idaho Statesman, °Idaho is the
third fastest growing state in the nation, creating nearly 81,000 additional nonagricultural
jobs from 2000 to 2006. Nearly 48% of those jobs were created in Ada and Canyon
counties. The Treasure Valley is drawing people to this area in droves. For this same time
period, Ada County's population swelled 27%, from 300,904 to 383,314. Newcomers are
changing the valley, bringing new businesses along with some of the problems the migrants
are fleeing-rising home prices and heavy traffic. Meridian has been the fastest-growing
city in Idaho since 1994, with the population nearly tripling from 1990 to 2000.
Population
Since Census 2000, there has been an estimated increase of over 31,947, bringing the
current population total to an estimated 71,866.
According to Census 2000, 94.3% of Meridian residents are Caucasian; African-Americans,
American Indians and Alaska Natives, Asians, Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders
make up 5.7% of the total population. Individuals of Hispanic origin represent less than 4%
of the population.
Over 67% of the adult population is married, statistically making Meridian afamily-oriented
community. In the age group of 15 years and over, 18.4% have never married. Of this
subgroup, it is estimated that 10% of the population are single-head of household.
~~ Meridian's median age is 30, trending toward a younger population growth. The ratio of
males to females is comparatively equal until after retirement age. After age 65, the male
to female ratio decreases by nearly 50%. According to Census 2000, 12.8% of Meridian's
population, between the ages of 21-64, reported a disability.l Of the population 65 years
and older, 44.7% reported a disability. Over 13% of the population has served in the
armed forces.
Income
Meridian's Median Family Income ("MFI") is $56,100. Moderate-income families2 have an
income of $32,250, low-income families3 have an income of $20,150, and extremely low-
income families4 have an income of $12,100.
1 "Person with a disability" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as a person who is determined to:
(1) Have a physical, mental or emotional impairment that:
(i) Is expected to be of long-continued and indefinite duration;
(ii) Substantially impedes his or her ability to live independently; and
(iii) Is of such a nature that the ability could be improved by more suitable housing conditions; or
(2) Have a developmental disability, as defined in section 102(7) of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance
and Bill of Rights Act (42 U.S.C. 6001-6007); or
(3) Be the surviving member or members of any family that had been living in an assisted unit with the
deceased member of the family who had a disability at the time of his or her death.
Z "Moderate-income family" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as a family whose income does not exceed 80 percent of
the median family income for the area, as determined by HUD.
s "Low-income family" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as a family whose income does not exceed 50 percent of the
~~ median family income for the area, as determined by HUD.
' "Extremely low-income family" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as a family whose income is between 0 and 30
percent of the median family income for the area, as determined by HUD.
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~~ Housing stock has increased significantly during the last decade to accommodate growth.
Census 2000 reported 12,293 units, whereas estimates as of March 2007 reflect over
24,308 units. This increase represents a near doubling of housing stock in the last six
years. Of the increase, 11,258 are single-family residents and 757 are multi-family units.
The owner-occupancy rate is approximately 85%.
According to an article pub-ished in the Idaho Statesman May 25, 2007, Meridian tax
assessments continue to rise. The 2006 median home sale price and median tax
assessment increase were listed as follows:
• Southeast Meridian $188,500 (12.49% increase)
• Southwest Meridian $212,500 (14.71% increase)
• Northeast Meridian $242,000 (11.80% increase)
Northwest Meridian $259,000 (13.84% increase)
• Southwest Boise/Meridian $184,000 (20.85% increase)
The median increase in assessed value in Ada County is 16.7%.
Idaho has a homeowner's exemption law for owner-occupied homes and manufactured
homes that are primary dwellings. Property owners who are 65 or older, disabled or
widowed may also qualify for the Circuit Breaker Exemption, which reduces property taxes
up to $1,320, based on an individual's income in the previous calendar year.
HUD's FY 2007 Fair Market Rent Documentation System reported an increase in the base
rental rate (of atwo-bedroom unit) from $654 in 2005 to $696 in 2007.
~~ Economy
The Treasure Valley's economy remains strong. Meridian must, however, ensure that it can
support its growing population economically. Ada County's job market is projected to
increase by approximately 70% in the next 20 years. Most of these jobs will be in the office
market. Meridian's income is expected to shift in the next five years, with the percentage of
higher incomes increasing. According to Census 2000, of the population 16 years and over,
76% were in the job market. In the Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) of Ada and Canyon
Counties, unemployment was essentially stable in March 2007, with the seasonally adjusted
unemployment rate holding steady at a record low of 2.8%.
Public schools in the Meridian School District, and one private school, Cole Valley Christian
School, provide excellent educational opportunities. In addition, University of Phoenix and
neighboring Boise State University, Northwest Nazarene College, and Albertson College of
Idaho offer a wide range of college-level courses and advanced degrees. There are also
several vocational and technical schools in the area that offer numerous educational
possibilities.
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Program Year and submission to HUD (24 CFR §§ 91.10; 91.15)
The City's CDBG program will be administered on a program year running from October 1 to
September 30. In compliance with 24 CFR § 91.15(a), and in order to facilitate continuity
in its program and provide accountability to citizens, the City shall submit this consolidated
plan to HUD by August 15, 2007. The City shall submit on an annual basis: a summary of
its citizen participation and consultation process, its annual action plan, and certifications.
At least every five years, the City shall submit a housing and homeless needs assessment,
market analysis, and strategic plan.
Estimated Annual Entitlement, 2007-2011
The annual entitlement to the City of Meridian is estimated to be $230,544 per year, for a
total of $1,152,720 over five years:
2007: $ 230,544
2008: $ 230,544
2009: $ 230,544
2010: $ 230,544
2011: $ 230,544
Total: $1,152,720
The City will invest these funds in activities to reach the following goals and objectives.
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Summary of Objectives and Outcomes (24 CFR § 91.200(c))
The City intends to invest its CDBG funds according to the following priorities:
Priority #1: Expanding Economic Opportunities (Economic Development)
Priority #2: Affordable Housing (Providing Decent Housing)
a. New Affordable Housing
b. Existing Affordable Housing
c. Homeless/Transitional Housing
d. Affordable Homeownership
Priority #3 Providing a Suitable Living Environment (Community Development)
A summary of the goals and anticipated outcomes that the City will pursue within these
priorities is as follows.
PRIORITY #1 • Economic Development
GOAL: Improve economic conditions in the Meridian Urban Renewal
Area, creating access to services and jobs for LMI persons.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. Six (6) new LMI jobs.
2. Ten (10) businesses locate and/or expand in Meridian Urban
Renewal Area.
PRIORITY #2' Affordable Housing
~~ GOALS: 1. New affordable housing: Facilitate the creation of new
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affordable, single-family, multi-family, and special needs
housing through partnerships with non-profit organizations
and private developers.
2. Existing affordab/e housing: Help preserve existing
affordable housing stock and the long-term affordability of
single-family and rental units for LMI persons.
3. Homeless and transitional housing: Help non-profit and for-
profit developers and builders construct new housing or
facilities for homeless, special needs, and elderly
populations.
4. Affordable homeownership: Improve affordable
homeownership opportunities for low income families.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. Affordable Housing Task Force established.
2. Five (5) new affordable housing units funded and filled.
3. One (1) structure or lot acquired, removed, and/or disposed
of.
4. Five (5) Fair Housing awareness activities.
5. One hundred (100) persons educated on lead-based paint
hazards, precautions, symptoms, and laws.
6. One (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless, special
needs, or elderly persons in place.
7. Meridian Community Resource Directory distributed to fifty
(50) residents of Census Track 10322, Tract 2 and to one
hundred (100) other Meridian residents.
8. One (1) HUD Dollar Home purchased and marketed to a
low-income family.
9. Ten (10) families demonstrate increased awareness of
affordable homeownership opportunities and programs.
PRIORm #3• Community Improvement
GOAL: Support neighborhood revitalization activities in Census Tract
10322, Block 2 that promote public health, safety, and welfare.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. Ten (10) code enforcement cases for Census Tract 10322,
Block 2 opened and resolved.
2. Five (5) neighborhood clean-up or improvement activities.
3. Twenty-five (25) residents of Census Tract 10322, Block 2
demonstrate increased awareness of social and human
service providers and programs.
Evaluation of the City's Past Performance (24 CFR § 91.200(c))
The City has successfully applied for and received the following CDBG grants through the
Idaho CDBG Small Cities Program.
Awarded Amount Proiect 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
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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
Summary of the Citizen Participation Process (24 CFR § 91.20O(c))
Feature articles were published in both the Va/ley Times (the weekly local newspaper) and
the Idaho Statesmen (the daily local newspaper) providing details about the planning
process and opportunities for citizen involvement.
A Community Priority Needs Survey was developed to help determine significant priorities in
the areas of housing, homelessness, community and economic development, and public
services. The survey was widely distributed through the City's website. Individual surveys
were handed out at the Town Hall meeting, Chamber of Commerce meetings, and to the
Mayor's Youth Council and Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council. All comments included in
the surveys were recorded and are listed in Appendix C. Both the priority tabulations and
comments were included in the development of the consolidated plan.
A press release was distributed to the Spanish-speaking radio station, KWEI, and to the
locally-published monthly magazine Tu Mirada. Additionally, agencies and organizations
representing minorities were contacted through email to encourage their participation in the
planning efforts.
An invitation to attend and participate in the Town Hall Meeting was distributed to
approximately 26,000 residents via an insert in utility bills. The Town Hall meeting was
~~ conducted on May 10, 2007 at the Meridian Senior Center, with 37 Meridian residents
attending. The Community Priority Needs Survey was discussed and completed by those in
attendance. The Mayor and a City Council member conducted a Question & Answer session
relative to community needs and issues. (Please see Appendix D.)
Several collaborative meetings were held with the staff of the City's urban renewal agency,
Meridian Development Corporation (MDC), and a presentation of CDBG eligible activities was
given to the MDC Board of Directors. Information and ideas were exchanged relevant to
MDC's focus on revitalizing the urban renewal district and creating a sustainable economic
core. Opportunities to collaborate on projects have been incorporated into the Plan.
The Meridian Chamber of Commerce was instrumental in distributing information about the
planning process and opportunities for citizens to participate. Their monthly meetings in
April and May were attended to distribute the Community Priority Needs Survey and gain
insights into community issues.
Each month the Mayor holds a °Coffee with the Mayor" gathering, rotating locations around
the town. At the May 1, 2007 Coffee with the Mayor, information explaining the planning
process and a schedule of planned meetings were distributed. Thoughts, ideas and
suggestions were solicited from approximately 40 attendees.
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council is made up of students living in Meridian, ages 14 to 18,
and attending Meridian schools. They meet twice a month to discuss issues that affect
youth. At their May 14, 2007 meeting the Community Priority Needs Survey was discussed
and completed. Twenty-two students were given an opportunity to express comments
~~ relative to eligible CDBG activities.
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The Treasure Valley American Business Women's Association Express Network held their
charter meeting in Meridian this spring, providing an opportunity to meet and greet women
~~ who are executives, professionals, and business owners interested in the betterment of the
community. Information explaining the planning process and a schedule of planned
meetings to gain citizen involvement were provided to attendees. Approximately 200
attended.
The Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council is a newly formed collaboration between the City
and faith-based organizations. This Council is made up of one adult and one teen from each
place of worship in Meridian. They meet monthly with the Mayor and work together to
increase opportunities to community members, enhance communication, and strengthen
families and children. At the May 29, 2007 meeting the Community Priority Needs Survey
was distributed, discussed, and completed by those in attendance.
Additionally, the City attended the following meetings to discuss development of the 2007
action plan draft, and community needs:
• City Council March 6, 2007
• City department directors March 21, 2007
• Housing Coordination and Policy Forum April 6, 2007
• Meridian Development Corporation April 11, 2007
• Meridian Chamber of Commerce April 17, 2007
• Coffee With the Mayor May 1, 2007
• Meridian Chamber of Commerce May 1, 2007
• Town Hall meeting May 10, 2007
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council May 14, 2007
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council May 29, 2007
Following these opportunities for community and citizen participation, the City, in
compliance with the Citizen Participation Plan, held a public hearing and provided a 30-day
public comment period on the draft Plans. The following timeline describes the chronology
of Citizen Participation Plan events prior to the receipt of the Plans by HUD.
• Published notice, Valley Times
• Published notice, Idaho Statesman
• Draft plans available for review
• Public hearing
• Public comment period
• City Council presentation
• City Council resolution adopting Plans
• City submitted Plans to HUD
• HUD received Plans
June li, 2007
June 13, 2007
June 11, 2007 -July 27, 2007
June 27, 2007
June 27, 2007 -July 27, 2007
July 17, 2007
August 2, 2007
August 9, 2007
August 10, 2007
By a letter dated September 21, 2007, HUD advised the City that it would need to amend
the Plans to include further information and to clarify particular provisions in order to
comply with applicable HUD regulations. The City worked with HUD to incorporate these
changes, and ultimately made changes constituting substantial amendment according to the
definition set forth in the Citizen Participation Plan. Specifically, a substantial change was
made in funding allocation priorities, including: 1) allocating $110,435 of the City's 2007
CDBG allocation of $230,544 for clearance and/or demolition activities within Census Tract
10322, Block Group 2 and/or the Meridian Urban Renewal District, in order to correct a
mathematical discrepancy and to further the goal of economic development by addressing
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spot slum and blight; and 2) recategorizing planned activities for the first program year as
administrative in nature.
The following timeline describes the chronology of Citizen Participation Plan compliance
following the incorporation of the substantial amendment:
• Published notice, Valley Times
• Published notice, Idaho Statesman
• Amended Plans available for review
• Public hearing on substantial amendment
• Public comment period
• City Council adopted Plans
• City submitted Plans to HUD
November 19, 2007
November 21, 2007
November 19, 2007 -January 4, 2008
December 4, 2007
December 4, 2007 -January 4, 2008
January 8, 2008
January 9, 2008
Summary of Efforts Made to Broaden Public Participation (24 CFR § 91.200(c))
As set forth above, the City undertook the following efforts to broaden citizen participation:
• Distributed press release to Spanish radio station, KWEI
• Distributed press release to Spanish Tu Mirada magazine
• E-mailed and mailed press releases to agencies and organizations representing
minorities
• Mailed invitation to Town Hall meeting via insert in utility bills (to 26,000 residents)
• Attended Meridian Chamber of Commerce April and May meetings
• Attended Treasure Valley American Business Women's Association Express Network
meeting (approximately 200 attended)
Summary of Public Comments (24 CFR § 91.200(c))
Comments provided in the May 10, 2007 Town Hall meeting and in responses to the
Community Priority Needs Survey, as set forth in Appendices C and D, were provided prior
to development of a draft of the consolidated plan. While invaluable to stimulating
community dialogue and collaboration toward viable solutions to issues facing Meridian,
many things on Meridian citizens' "wish lists" are outside the scope of this plan due to
funding limitations or CDBG eligibility restrictions. However, in developing the Plan, the City
did take the comments provided into account as much as possible. In response to citizen
comments, the City incorporated into the Plan investments in downtown revitalization and
infrastructure development, homebuyers assistance/education, code enforcement activities,
crime awareness and anti-crime programming for neighborhoods, and improved public
education regarding services available to seniors, youth, and homeless persons and persons
at risk of becoming homeless -victims of domestic violence, and those in need of substance
abuse treatment.
After the draft of the consolidated plan was prepared, one comment was received during the
public comment period, June 27-July 27, 2007. It was a written comment; no oral
comments were received, either at the June 27, 2007 public hearing kicking off the public
comment period, or at the public hearing at the )uly 17, 2007 City Council meeting. No
other written comments were received.
The contents of the one comment received may be summarized thusly:
• The Affordable Housing Task Force is to be applauded due to the rising costs of
owning and renting a home in the Treasure Valley. Boise, Sun Valley, Ketchum, and
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McCall have instituted workforce/affordable housing boards and may provide solid
models for Meridian.
~~ Impact fees should be addressed in the "Barriers to Affordable Housing" section of
the Plan.
• The Meridian Downtown Business Association has been formed to represent
downtown interests; this information should be included in the Plan.
Citizen comments not incorporated
All comments, both oral and written, submitted during the planning and development, and
30-day public comment period were accepted and taken into consideration as the
consolidated plan was finalized. As set forth above, as the Plan was being developed, but
before a draft was completed, the City received several suggestions for activities that could
not be included in the draft Plan due to funding limitations or CDBG eligibility restrictions.
Such comments were not included in the draft Plan published for public comment.
The written comment submitted during the 30-day public comment period was accepted and
taken into consideration as the 2007-2011 Consolidated Plan was finalized; besides
providing specific guidance as to items that should be included in the Plan it provided the
City with a unique and valuable perspective from which to evaluate the City's planned
CDBG-funded activities. One portion of this written comment was, however, not included in
the Plan. Specifically, the City declined to include rising impact fees in the "Barriers to
Affordable Housing" section of the Plan as suggested by the comment. This suggestion was
not implemented because the City has legislatively implemented measures to keep rising
impact fees from becoming a barrier to the construction of affordable housing. Meridian
City Code § 10-7-8(C) reads:
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C. Developments determined by the city council that provide affordable
housing may be exempt from the impact fee requirement, provided that the
exempt development's proportionate share of system improvements is funded
through a revenue source other than impact fees.
1. Current housing affordability guidelines published by the U.S. department
of housing and urban development ("HUD") shall be used to determine
whether dwelling units in the development qualify as affordable housing.
2. Affordable housing projects are required to demonstrate that they will
provide dwelling units to eligible families based on HUD income and family
size guidelines.
3. Providers of affordable housing dwelling units must demonstrate a long
term commitment to provide affordable housing for a period of not less than
twenty (20) years.
The City finds that this provision is an adequate means by which impact fees are
kept from being a barrier to affordable housing in Meridian. For this reason, the City
did not implement the suggestion to include impact fees in the "Barriers to Affordable
Housing" section of the consolidated plan.
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Lead Agency (24 CFR § 91.2OO(b))
The Meridian City Attorney's Office was the lead agency for the development of the
Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan. The City Attorney's Office will also be responsible
for overseeing the City's compliance with HUD regulations regarding monitoring,
performance reviews and reporting, and the IDIS reporting process. The Meridian City
Clerk's Office, Planning, Police, Public Works and Finance Departments are the entities
responsible for administering the proposed CDBG activities and expenditures. City staff will
also work cooperatively interdepartmentally and with community partners to implement the
consolidated and Annual Action Plans.
Consultation (24 CFR §§ 91.1OO(a)(1); 91.2OO(b))
In developing and preparing the consolidated plan, the City consulted with other public and
private agencies that provide assisted housing, health services, and social and fair housing
services, including those focusing on services to children, elderly persons, persons with
disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons. In compliance
with 24 CFR § 91.100(a)(5), in preparing the consolidated plan, the City also consulted with
adjacent units of local government, discussing problems and solutions that go beyond
individual jurisdictions. Consultations and meetings took place March 2007 through June
2007; the City attended meetings, roundtables, and association conferences including the
,~ following organizations and entities:
• Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
• Boise City/Ada County Homeless Coalition
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority
• Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
• Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho
• EI-Ada Community Action Partnership
• Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Idaho Commission on Aging
• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Idaho Department of Education
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association
• Idaho Juvenile Justice Association
• Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind
• Interfaith Alliance Sanctuary
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council
• Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
• Meridian Joint School District #2
• Meridian Senior Center, Director and Board Members
• Cities of Boise, Nampa, Garden City, and Eagle
Specific consultations with entities focusing on services to children, elderly persons, persons
with disabilities, persons with HIV/AIDS and their families, and homeless persons were
~~ undertaken as described below.
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Consultation with entities rovidin services to children 24 CFR 91.100 a 1
~~ In preparing the plan, the City consulted with the following entities providing services to
children:
• Meridian joint School District #2. The school district's mission is "Preparing
Today's Students for Tomorrow's Challenges." The school district serves Meridian
children by operating 28 elementary schools, eight middle schools, and seven high
schools.
• Idaho State Department of Education. The Department's goals include meeting
the needs of every student in Idaho.
• EI-Ada Community Action Partnership. Community Action Partnerships (CAPs)
are public and private organizations that were created by the Economic Opportunity
Act of 1964 with the aim of utilizing local resources to help underserved families
achieve self sufficiency. There are nearly 1,000 CAPS in the United States; there are
six in Idaho. All Idaho CAPs are nongovernmental, private non-profit organizations
anchored in the community by a Board of Directors made up in equal parts by low-
income people, members of the business community, and local elected public
officials. The CAP serving Meridian is EI-Ada. Among its many functions, EI-Ada
serves Meridian children directly by administratively and financially supporting food
banks, providing family development training opportunities, facilitating access to
emergency shelter, and providing funding for home weatherization and energy
assistance. EI-Ada also obtains and administers Community Services Block Grants,
provides support by telephone and a-mail, provides and facilitates HIV prevention
~~ training, testing, and counseling, employment support services, transportation, and
community education, all of which indirectly assist children by providing support for
families and promoting self-sufficiency.
• The Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAPAI). CAPAI was
formed in order to provide a unified voice for Idaho CAPs. CAPAI advocates for local
legislation and policies that support families and communities and further the
services provided by CAPs. CAPAI serves Meridian children by advocating on behalf
of EI-Ada and the children EI-Ada serves.
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare. The Division of
Welfare manages state benefit programs that assist children. The Food Stamp
Program helps low-income families maintain good health and nutrition, and the
Idaho Child Care Program helps low-income families pay for daycare while parents
work or attend school. The Division of Welfare also assists more than 125,000
children yearly to access health coverage through Medicaid programs. The
Temporary Assistance for Families in Idaho (TAFI) program provides temporary cash
assistance for needy families with children; approximately 67% of individuals
receiving TAFI are children whose parents are unable to care for them. The Division
also administers the Child Support Program, which requires parents to be financially
responsible for their children.
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Health, Bureau of
Community and Environmental Health. The Bureau of Community and
Environmental Health is the state agency responsible for working to prevent and deal
~~ with the health hazards to children related to lead-based paint.
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• Idaho ]uvenile ]ustice Association (I]]A). IJJA is an organization dedicated to
~..~ partnership for a sound juvenile justice system in Idaho. Its mission includes
providing a forum for discussion and resolution of issues related to juvenile justice
and providing leadership for Idaho in the promotion of community safety, victim
restoration, and effective service delivery for at-risk youth, their families and
communities.
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council. Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd created the
Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) in 2004 to increase youth involvement in the
community. The MYAC is made up of students aged 14 to 18 who live in Meridian
and attend Meridian schools. In addition to planning and facilitating activities that
further community service, social awareness, and adrug-free lifestyle, MYAC meets
with the Mayor and other elected or appointed officials twice a month to discuss
issues and concerns important to the youth of Meridian. The Mayor appoints an
MYAC member to each City commissions.
Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council. Mayor De Weerd established the Faith
Ambassadors organization in order to seek ways the faith community and the City
could work together to strengthen Meridian's youth and increase communication to
youth about important community events and issues. The Ambassadors include
approximately 60 leaders from Meridian's faith community who serve as liaisons
between faith congregations, particularly their youth members, and the City on
community issues.
Consultation with entities orovidin4 services to elderly persons 24 CFR § 91 100(x)(1))
~~ In preparing the plan, the City consulted with the following entities providing services to
elderly persons:
Meridian Senior Center. The Meridian Senior Center is run entirely on monetary
donations, grants, and volunteer time. It provides invaluable services to elderly
persons in the community, including: a support program for caretakers of
Alzheimer's patients, a volunteer bank to match up volunteer services to homebound
senior citizens in need of home repair or meal delivery, social events like card games
and bingo, and classes such as quilting, art, and driver's training. The Senior
Center's dining room serves more than 3,800 meals a month to many seniors who
otherwise might not eat in a given day. The Senior Center also provides bus service
to seniors who would otherwise not have transportation to the Center for meals or
other activities.
Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). IHFA's mission includes
expanding affordable housing opportunities by identifying, securing and
administering monies for housing and actively responding to housing challenges
efficiently and effectively. IHFA has helped to finance 48 rental units for seniors in
Meridian.
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA). BCACHA serves as the
housing authority for the City of Meridian, as well as for neighboring jurisdictions Ada
County and the Cities of Boise, Kuna, Garden City, Eagle and Star, and works in
partnership with government entities, social service agencies, non-profit agencies
and the faith-based community to provide affordable rental housing. Among other
~~, public housing efforts, BCACHA manages two apartment complexes and five
duplexes in neighboring Boise with federal aid from HUD's Public Housing Program.
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Persons 62 years of age or older qualify for rental assistance and residency at these
locations.
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare. The Division of
Welfare facilitates access to medical assistance to elderly persons under a variety of
programs, including nursing home care and help with health insurance costs or
Medicare premiums. The Division also administers the Aid to the Aged, Blind, and
Disabled (AABD) program, which assists Idahoans who are 65 or older who are
struggling to pay health care, housing or weekly grocery bills.
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Commission's
mission is "to empower persons who are blind or visually impaired by providing
vocational rehabilitation training, skills training and educational opportunities to
achieve self-fulfillment through quality employment and independent living; to serve
as a resource to families and employers and to expand public awareness regarding
the potential of all persons who are blind or visually impaired." The Commission's
activities include an Independent Living Program, making services and training
available to individuals who are 55 years of age and over who have a functional
vision loss and for whom gainful employment is no longer an option.
• Idaho Commission on Aging. The Idaho Commission on Aging is the state agency
designated under the Older Americans Act to administer programs and services for
Idahoans 60 years of age and older. The Commission helps ensure that older
Americans and their families have the information and assistance they need to make
informed decisions and choices regarding caring for their loved ones, helping older
people stay in their homes, and providing care options other than nursing home
~~ facilities. Located under the oversight of the Executive Office of the Governor, the
Commission plans and coordinates, funds, and monitors a statewide program of
services to meet present and future needs of older Idahoans, and advocates for
Idaho's elderly to secure existing rights, benefits and services under Federal, State
and local law. Services provided by the Commission include low income housing,
assisted living facilities, and nursing homes, housekeeping, respite, and meals for
homebound seniors, transportation, support groups, caregiver information, and adult
protection services.
Consultation with entities nrovidin4 services to persons with disabilities 24 CFR~
91.1001a)ll))
In preparing the plan, the City consulted with the following entities providing services to
persons with disabilities:
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA). BCACHA uses federal aid
through HUD's Public Housing Program to manage two apartment complexes and two
duplexes in Boise that are handicap-accessible. Persons with disabilities do qualify
for rental assistance and residency at these locations.
• Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Commission's
activities include an adaptive devices store, assessment and training center, business
enterprise program, independent living training and services, a low vision clinic, and
peer support group programming.
~\ Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind. Though headquartered in Gooding, Idaho,
satellite programming for deaf and blind students are now offered through the
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Commission's Region 4 Outreach at River Valley Elementary in Meridian, with support
from the Meridian and Boise School Districts, the AG Bell Program Assistance Project,
~~ and Idaho State University-Boise.
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Welfare. The Division of
Welfare administers the Aid to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled (AABD) program, which
assists blind or disabled Idahoans struggling to pay health care, housing or weekly
grocery bills.
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities. The Council is a 23-member
volunteer board created by federal and state law whose purpose is to advocate for
Idahoans with developmental disabilities to assure that they have access to needed
community supports, individualized services and other forms of assistance that
promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and inclusion in Idaho
communities. The Council's activities include promotion of Disability Mentoring Day,
the Youth Leadership Forum, and legislative advocacy. The Council awarded funds to
help develop Idaho's first universally accessible playground, Adventure Island,
located at Settler's Park in Meridian.
Consultation with entities nrovidina services to persons with HIV/AIDS 24 CFR §
91.100(a)(1))
In preparing the plan, the City consulted with the following entities providing services to
persons with HIV/AIDS and their families:
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA). HUD's Housing Opportunities
~ for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program provides grants to local communities for
projects that benefit low income persons medically diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and
their families. IHFA has contracted with six HOPWA service providers throughout the
State of Idaho to facilitate affordable housing for persons with HIV/AIDS and their
families. The HOPWA provider serving Meridian is the Boise City/Ada County
Housing Authority (BCACHA). BCACHA's administration of HOPWA funds is
undertaken in accordance with IHFA's HOPWA policies, which are designed to provide
resources and incentives to devise long-term comprehensive strategies for meeting
the housing needs of persons with HIV/AIDS. Specifically, IHFA works with BCACHA
to provide long-term rental assistance, short-term emergency assistance, resource
identification, and supportive services for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families.
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA). Housing for low-income
persons with HIV/AIDS and their families is available at the properties BCACHA
manages that are funded through HUD's Public Housing Program. BCACHA facilitates
housing choice for such individuals and families in conjunction with the
administration of HOPWA funds.
Consultation with entities orovidina services to homeless aersonss (24 CFR & 91 100~(a)(1))
5'~Homeless person" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as a youth (17 years or younger) not accompanied by an adult
(18 years or older) or an adult without children, who is homeless (not imprisoned or otherwise detained pursuant
to an Act of Congress or a State law), including the following:
(1) An individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; and
(2) An individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is:
~~ (i) A supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations
(including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill);
(ii) An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or
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In preparing the plan, the City consulted with the following entities providing services to
~~ homeless persons:
• Interfaith Alliance Sanctuary. This is a cooperative partnership initiated in 2005
by leaders of many faiths in response to a winter homelessness crisis in the Treasure
Valley. Interfaith Alliance provides winter shelter and voluntary support services to
homeless persons who do not meet the eligibility requirements of other shelters in
the area.
Boise City/Ada County Homeless Coalition. This coalition was formed in
response to a 20 percent rise in the number of homeless families and individuals in
Boise in the early 1990s. In response to the problem, the Coalition was formed and
developed a plan for providing coordinated services and facilities for homeless
persons through comprehensive case management and a variety of on-site housing
options, services, and referrals. The heart of this program is Community House, a
residential and service facility for homeless persons providing emergency and
transitionalb shelter for individuals and families as well as permanent affordable
housing. On-site services at Community House include child care, medical screening,
counseling, and veterans' services. Coordinated referrals are available to
organizations and agencies providing employment training, job placement, vocational
rehabilitation, income assistance, and other services.
• Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care. The continuum of care approach to
solving the problems of homelessness is a systemic, community-based process that
enables the homeless population to steadily move toward self-sufficiency.
r.~ Components of a continuum include: outreach and assessment, emergency shelter,
transitional housing, and permanent housing or permanent supportive housing. The
Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care identifies federal and local agencies and
resources that work separately to alleviate problems of homelessness, and brings
them together in order to collaboratively and comprehensively address the homeless
population's social, residential, rehabilitative and supportive needs.
Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity International seeks to
eliminate poverty housing and homelessness by building houses through volunteer
construction crews and homeowners building "sweat equity" in their home as it is
built. Our local Habitat affiliate has helped 42 Treasure Valley families become
homeowners. The first Meridian Habitat home is currently under construction
through a partnership between a local developer and Meridian Joint School District
#2. The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council has also been instrumental in the effort,
hosting a summer concert and cardboard city demonstration to raise funds and
awareness of homelessness in the Meridian community.
Consultation with adiacent units of local government 24 CFR § 91 100(x)(5))
In preparing the plan, the City consulted with the following adjacent units of local
government and agencies with area-wide planning responsibilities:
(iii) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for
human beings.
~~ e "Transitional housing" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as a project that is designed to provide housing and
appropriate supportive services to homeless persons to facilitate movement to independent living within 24 months
(or a longer period approved by HUD).
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• City of Boise, Planning and Development Services Department, Housing and
~~ Community Development Division. The mission statement of Boise Housing and
Community Development is "To develop viable urban communities, by providing
decent housing and suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities principally for persons of low and moderate income." The City of Boise
and the City of Meridian have agreed to seek partnership opportunities to develop
cooperative, intergovernmental solutions to cross-jurisdictional housing and
economic development problems.
City of Nampa, Departments of Community Development and Community
Grants. The extensive experience of the staff of these Nampa departments assisted
the City of Meridian in developing the consolidated plan. Meridian and Nampa will
also partner together in the future, to collaborate on housing and community
development solutions that can benefit residents of both cities, particularly as such
solutions relate to code enforcement and development of LMI housing resources.
• City of Eagle. The City of Meridian contacted staff in the City of Eagle Mayor's
Office to discuss the development of Meridian's consolidated plan and potential
opportunities for Treasure Valley partnerships, particularly the potential of partnering
with our shared neighbor, the City of Boise, to seek collaborative solutions to
problems regarding affordable housing and gentrification.
• Garden City Urban Renewal Agency. The GCURA is charged with improving
public facilities, eliminating unsafe conditions and preventing the extension of blight
and deterioration. The City of Meridian intends to work with Garden City and,
particularly, the GCURA, in seeking collaborative funding and projects that will
~~ benefit LMI persons in both cities.
• Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS). COMPASS
is an association of local governments working together to plan for the future of the
region, particularly as it relates to transportation. The agency conducts this work as
the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for northern Ada County and Canyon
County.
Public Housing Delivery System (24 CFR § 91.100(c))
The City consulted with the local public housing agency, Boise City/Ada County Housing
Authority (BCACHA), concerning consideration of public housing needs and planned
programs and activities. BCACHA serves as the housing authority for the City of Meridian,
as well as for neighboring jurisdictions Ada County and the Cities of Boise, Kuna, Garden
City, Eagle and Star, and works in partnership with government entities, social service
agencies, non-profit agencies and the faith-based community to provide affordable rental
housing.
BCACHA is actually two separate housing authorities operating with the same staff and the
same Board of Commissioners: the Boise City Housing Authority was created in 1967 by the
Boise City Council, and the Ada County Housing Authority was enabled in 1975 by the Ada
County Commissioners. This structure allows for certain operating efficiencies.
Responsibility for the appointment of BCACHA Board Members is shared between. the City of
Boise and the County Commissioners; in even years, the Mayor of the City of Boise appoints
BCACHA board members, with confirmation by the Boise City Council and Ada County
/"'~, Commissioners; in odd years Ada County Commissioners appoint, with the same
interjurisdictional confirmation process. BCACHA operates as a separate legal entity from
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both Boise City and Ada County. It has its own policies and its hiring and procurement is
accomplished separately from its parent entities. Boise City and Ada County have each
~~ appointed an attorney to serve as advisors to the BCACHA Board of Commissioners. The
attorneys attend all Board Meetings and provide legal advice on matters under consideration
by the Board. BCACHA retains separate legal counsel, when the subject matter or
complexity warrants, but otherwise benefits from legal counsel provided and funded by the
jurisdictions.
The strengths, enabled in part by this unique administrative configuration, include well-
operated public housing services and experienced and knowledgeable staff at BCACHA.
BCACHA has property management, maintenance and service coordination staff to deliver
services to its clients and provide a decent, safe and sanitary affordable living environment.
HUD considers BCACHA to be a High Performer.
The federal government no longer provides funding directly to public housing authorities
solely for the development of new public housing. BCACHA does receive a federal allocation
of Housing Choice Vouchers that provide additional affordable housing opportunities to
Meridian families, but this program does not keep pace with the needs in Meridian and Ada
County.
CDBG-funded activities undertaken with regard to neighborhood improvement and resident
programs and services will be fully coordinated with BCACHA's programming to achieve
comprehensive community development goals.
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Introduction
The City recognizes the priority goals of the CDBG Program assigned by HUD. Through the
development of this Plan these priority goals were used as models to help define local
priority needs and strategies. They are:
1. Decent housino includes assisting homeless persons to obtain appropriate housing
and assisting persons at risk of becoming homeless; retention of the affordable
housing stock; and increasing the availability of permanent housing in standard
condition and affordable cost to low-income and moderate-income families,
particularly to members of disadvantaged minorities, without discrimination on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, or disability. Decent
housing also includes increasing the supply of supportive housing, which combines
structural features and services needed to enable persons with special needs,
including persons with. HIV/AIDS and their families, to live with dignity and
independence; and providing housing affordable to low-income persons accessible to
job opportunities.
2. A suitable living environment includes improving the safety and livability of
neighborhoods; increasing access to quality public and private facilities and services;
reducing the isolation of income groups within a community or geographical area
~~ through the spatial de-concentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower
income and the revitalization of deteriorating or deteriorated neighborhoods;
restoring and preserving properties of special historic, architectural, or aesthetic
value; and conservation of energy resources.
3. Expanded economic opportunities includes job creation and retention; establishment,
stabilization and expansion of small businesses (including micro-businesses); the
provision of public services concerned with employment; the provision of jobs
involved in carrying out activities under programs covered by this plan to low-income
persons living in areas affected by those programs and activities; availability of
mortgage financing for low-income persons at reasonable rates using
nondiscriminatory lending practices; access to capital and credit for development
activities that promote the long-term economic and social viability of the community;
and empowerment and self-sufficiency opportunities for low-income persons to
reduce generational poverty in federally assisted and public housing.
The City completed a comprehensive study and analysis in developing priority needs.
Statistical data was gathered from a vast array of references. Resources included: Census
2000, Comprehensive Housing Availability Study (CHAS), Idaho Departments of Commerce
and Labor, Health and Welfare, Corrections, the Divisions of Mental Health and Support,
Council on Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Developmental Disabilities, Family and Child Services,
Council on Domestic Violence, Lead Awareness Program, the Commissions on Hispanic
Affairs, Human Rights, Juvenile Justice, Real Estate and Aging, Vital Statistics, Independent
Living Council, Boise State University, Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Ada County
Planning Organizations, Public Housing Authority, adjacent communities, along with the
,~~ Continuum of Care service providers.
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For pertinent information not available through databases or documented in report form,
consultations with local and area-wide individuals, agencies, organizations, associations,
r~ non-profits, interest groups, and businesses were conducted. During the months of March
through June 2007, the City actively solicited input for the development of the priority
needs in each category. Outreach was conducted to the general public, businesses,
community groups and organizations, various agencies, employment, housing and service
providers and adjacent municipalities. Agencies and organizations representing minorities,
the disabled and elderly were contacted directly to encourage their participation in the
planning efforts. Special efforts were taken in partnership with low-income housing
providers and the Continuum of Care members.
During the months of March through June, the City actively solicited input for the
development of the priority needs in each category. Outreach was conducted to the general
public, businesses, community groups and organizations, various agencies, employment,
housing and service providers, and adjacent municipalities. Agencies and organizations
representing minorities, the disabled and elderly were directly contacted to encourage their
participation in the planning efforts. Special efforts were taken in partnership with low-
income housing providers and the Continuum of Care members.
A Community Priority Needs Survey was also developed to help determine significant
priorities in the areas of housing, homelessness, community and economic development.
Through the data analysis, meetings, consultations and outreach, the City developed
priorities and objectives for the five-year program period. The following priorities were
assigned to CDBG investments:
Priority #1: Economic Development: High priority
,.~ Priority #2: Affordable Housing: Medium priority
a. New Affordable Housing: High priority
b. Existing Affordable Housing: Medium priority
c. Homeless/Transitional Housing: Lower/medium priority
d. Affordable Homeownership: High priority
Priority #3: Community Development: High priority
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HOUSING (24 CFR § 91.215(b))
Affordable housing priorities and objectives (24 CFR § 91.215(a)(4))
The City ranks the development of new affordable housing and affordable homeownership
as high priorities; preserving existing affordable housing as a medium priority, and
implementing homeless or transitional housing as a lower affordable housing priority.
The City realizes that the annual CDBG allocation alone will not fully meet Meridian's
projected affordable housing needs. It is therefore the City's intent to encourage
partnerships and opportunities for affordable housing development throughout the 2007-
2011 project period, primarily through the Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force.
The City's specific Affordable Housing goals, action items, and anticipated outcomes are set
forth below.
PRIORITY #2: _ Affordable Housing
OBJECTIVE CATEGORY: Providing Decent Housing
GOALS: 1. New affordab/e housing: Facilitate the creation of new
affordable, single-family, multi-family, and special needs
housing through partnerships with non-profit organizations
and private developers.
2. Existing affordab/e housing: Help preserve existing
affordable housing stock and the long-term affordability of
single-family and rental units for LMI persons.
3. Home/ess and transitiona/ housing: Help non-profit and for-
profit developers and builders construct new housing or
facilities for homeless, special needs, and elderly
populations.
4. Affordab/e homeownership: Improve affordable
homeownership opportunities for low income families.
2007-2011 ACTION ITEMS 1. The City will create and maintain an Affordable Housing
Task Force to encourage the development of new affordable
New Affordable Housing housing in Meridian, and make recommendations to the
Action Items: Mayor and City Council. The Mayor will appoint ten or more
members to the AHTF from community partners, e.g.,
Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), Boise
City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA),
Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS), Boise Valley Habitat
for Humanity (BVHFH), Supportive Housing Innovative
Partnerships (SHIP), EI-Ada Community Action Partnership,
mortgage lenders, developers, building contractors,
realtors, planners, designers, state agencies, regional
associations, low-income service providers, fair housing
advocates, and other interested parties.
2. The Affordable Housing Task Force will identify five (5) new
affordable housing units in Meridian and secure or assist in
securing funding for such units.
3. The City will complete and maintain a vacant and
deteriorating residential structures and available vacant lots
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database within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 and
~~ identify a structure or lot that may be acquired, removed,
and/or disposed of using CDBG funds.
Existing affordable housing 4. The City will conduct at least one activity per year to
Action Items: further awareness of the Fair Housing Law.
5. The City will augment efforts to educate the general public,
non-profit agencies, and the private sector housing industry
about lead-based paint hazards, precautions, symptoms,
and laws.
Homeless and 6. The City will partner with various affordable housing service
Transitional Housing providers (e.g. IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, BVHFH, SHIP, EI-
Action Items: Ada, Habitat for Humanity) to leverage resources and funds
to provide one (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless,
special needs, or elderly persons.
7. The City will support faith-based groups and local non-
profits with referrals to transitional housing and homeless
shelters located in the region through the development and
maintenance of a Community Resource Directory. This
Directory will be primarily distributed within Census Tract
10322, Block 2, and to the public through service providers,
non-profits, and the Mayor's Faith Ambassadors.
Affordab/e homeownership 8. The City will participate in the Dollar HUD Home program by
Action Items: purchasing one (1) such home in Meridian with CDBG funds,
~~ then working with IHFA to market the home to a low-
income family through the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.
CDBG funds may also be invested in rehabilitation efforts.
9. Through Affordable Housing Task Force activities and the
Community Resource Directory, the City will increase public
awareness of regional service providers' housing counseling
services, first-time homebuyer assistance programs, and
accessibility improvements grants.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 1. The Affordable Housing Task Force will be established.
2. Five (5) new affordable housing units will be funded and
filled by extremely low-income or low-income families.
3. The City will acquire, remove, and/or dispose of one (1)
designated structure or lot to make way for new affordable
housing.
4. Five (5) activities to further awareness of the Fair Housing
Law will be held.
5. The City will have proactively educated one hundred (100)
persons in the general public, non-profit agencies, and the
private sector housing industry about lead-based paint
hazards, precautions, symptoms, and laws.
6. One (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless, special
needs, or elderly persons will be in place.
7. The Meridian Community Resource Directory will have been
distributed to fifty (50) residents of Census Track 10322
~~ ,
Tract 2, and to one hundred (100) other Meridian residents.
8. One (1) HUD Dollar Home will be purchased and marketed
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to aloes-income family.
9. Ten (10) families will demonstrate an increased awareness
~~ of affordable homeownershi o
p pportunities and programs.
Geographic allocation of Affordable Housing investments (24 CFR § 91.215(a)(i))
Meridian contains the following Census Tracts: 10310, 10313, 10321, 10322, and 10332.
According to Census 2000, only Block Group 2 within Census Tract 10322 meets HUD's 51%
or more LMI criteria, listing this Block Group at 72.04%. (Meridian's overall city-wide
average LMI is 27.6%. Census Tract 10322, Block Group 1, which is directly north of Block
Group 2, was identified at 45.01% LMI. Census Track 10321, Block Group 2 was identified
at 46.06%.) Until additional qualifying LMI data can be ascertained, 70% of CDBG funds
will be directed to eligible activities within, and job creation targeting, Census Tract 10322,
Block Group 2 in order to benefit LMI persons. Maps of Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2;
Census Tract 10322, Block Group 1; and Census Track 10321, Block Group 2 are found in
Appendix B.
General Characteristics of Meridian's Housing Market (24 CFR § 91.210(a))
Housing supply
Housing stock in Meridian has increased significantly during the last decade to accommodate
tremendous growth. The Census 2000 data reported 12,293 units; current estimates as of
March 2007 reflect an increase to 24,308 units, representing an addition of 11,258 single-
family units and 757 multi-family units. Census 2000 reported a total household population
of 34,591. Of this population, 29,562 (85.5%) were living in owner-occupied housing units.
~~ There was a population of 5,029 (14.5%) living in renter-occupied housing units. During
the years 2000 to 2006, the City issued a total of 10,152 building permits for housing units.
The chart below represents the number of residential building permits issued by year.
CITY OF MERIDIAN RESIDENTIAL BOLDING PERMITS
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Total
Single-family 708 812 938 1437 2338 3166 1532 9399
Multi-family 5 26 2 200 328 86 106 753
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Housing Demand
~~ As to demand for owner-occupied housing, the following information, available as of
December 31, 2006, was obtained from the Intermountain Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
Location Average Average Days % of Asking
Price on Market Price received
NE Meridian $271,300 55 98.8%
NW Meridian $262,800 48 98.8%
SE Meridian $300,800 53 99.0%
SW Meridian $378,200 42 97.9%
This data indicates that the burgeoning owner-occupied housing supply has been
commensurate with demand for housing.
As to demand for renter-occupied housing, no information is available to the City.
Condition of Housina
No information is available to describe the condition of housing in Meridian.
Costs of Housina
Per Census 2000 data, the median value of owner-occupied housing was $121,200.
Selected monthly owner costs were $1,019 with a mortgage and $231 without a mortgage.
The median monthly rental rate for this time was listed at $629.
Housing costs for both owners and renters have risen since 2000. The median home price
in the first quarter of 2006 was $239,550 and the median new home price in the first
quarter of 2006 was $322,872. Fair Market Rent Documentation System reported a base
rent rate of $696 in 2007.
Housina stock available to serve persons with disabilities
No information is available regarding Meridian housing stock available to serve persons with
disabilities. Though not providing specific data on this question, the following information is
relevant to this subject.
• According to Census 2000, there were 4,129 Meridian residents age 5 years and
older reporting a disability. For the age group 5 to 15 years, 295 reported a
disability (252 mental, 76 sensory, 31 physical, and 15 self care).
Property owners who are 65 or older, disabled, or widowed may apply for a state
property tax exemption through the Idaho Tax Commission.
• The Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) has established the Accessibility
Improvements Program, a grant program to help persons with disabilities make their
homes easier to live in. Up to $5,000 in funding is available to eligible tenants and
households with at least one member with a disability who would benefit from
modifications being made to the housing unit. To be eligible, household income must
be below 80 percent of the state median income, and fair market value for the home
~~ cannot exceed the purchase limits for IHFA's Residential Lending program.
Applicants document their disability needs and income eligibility and submit a
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description of the work to be completed and estimate of costs involved. Upon
~~ verification that the work has been completed satisfactorily, IHFA issues funds for
payment to the contractors.
Housing stock available to serve low-income persons with special needs
No information is available regarding Meridian housing stock available to serve persons with
special needs. IHFA's Accessibility Improvements Program may, however, benefit low-
income persons with special needs in making changes to their homes that would better
accommodate their needs.
Housing stock available to serve low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families
No information is available regarding Meridian housing stock available to serve persons with
HIV/AIDS and their families. Though not providing specific data on this question, the
following information is relevant to this subject.
IHFA has contracted with six HOPWA service providers throughout the State of Idaho
to facilitate affordable housing for persons with HIV/AIDS and their families. The
HOPWA provider serving Meridian is the Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority
(BCACHA). IHFA works with BCACHA to provide long-term rental assistance, short-
term emergency assistance, resource identification, and supportive services for
persons with HIV/AIDS and their families.
• Housing for low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and their families is available at the
properties BCACHA manages that are funded through HUD's Public Housing Program.
~~ BCACHA facilitates housing choice for such individuals and families in conjunction
with the administration of HOPWA funds.
Vacant buildings; rehabilitation
Census 2000 data reflects a total of 12,293 housing units in Meridian. Of those, 464 were
vacant. More recent data indicates that this number has decreased since 2000. According
to an article published in the Idaho Statesman on June 7, 2007, "the vacancy rate for
houses in Ada County has fallen dramatically in the fast year, according to a recent industry
survey. A poll by the Boise chapter of the National Association of Residential Property
Managers turned up an overall vacancy rate for rental houses of 2.4 percent for the first
quarter of the year, compared with 10.8 percent for the same period a year ago. Industry
members attributed the scarcity of houses for rent to increases in home values that have
priced many area consumers out of the market, and to an influx of new residents who are
choosing to rent while they decide where to live."
Vacancy Rates In Ada County
Unit Type 1St Quarter `06 1st Quarter `07
1 bedroom 3.6% 2%
2 bedroom 5.5% 1.7%
3 bedroom 12.8% 2.4%
4 bedroom 10.4% 2.4%
5 bedroom 8.8% 5.7%
Source: National Association of Property Managers, Boise Chapter
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No information is available regarding whether these vacant buildings (or as to any vacant
mutt-family buildings, units therein) are suitable for inhabitation and/or rehabilitation.
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Abandoned buildings; rehabilitation
No information is available regarding the number of abandoned buildings and/or whether
they (or as to abandoned mutt-family buildings, units therein) are suitable for inhabitation
and/or rehabilitation.
Areas of racial/ethnic minority concentration
The City shall define the term "area of minority concentration" as a census block in which
the percentage of households in a particular racial or ethnic minority group, or minorities as
a whole, is at least 10 percentage points higher than such percentage residing within the
city as a whole.
Meridian's minority population is comprised of a total of 1,992 residents, or 5.7% of the
population. According to Census 2000, this population is: 0.5% African-American (164
persons); 0.5% American Indian or Alaska Native (166 persons); 1.3% Asian (440
persons); .01% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (42 persons); and 2.1% Hispanic
or Latino (1,291 persons). Therefore, any census block in which the population is 10.5% or
more African-American, 10.5% or more American Indian or Alaska Native, 11.3% or more
Asian, 10.01% or more Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 12.1% or more Hispanic or
Latino, or in which the population is 15.7% or more minority persons, would meet the
definition of "area of minority concentration."
Applying this definition to census data available to the City, there are zero areas of minority
concentration in Meridian.
~~ Areas of low-income concentration
The City shall define the term "area of low-income concentration" as a census block where
51 percent or more of the residents are low- to moderate-income (LMI) persons, i.e. with an
income at or below 80% of the Median Family Income (MFI). Meridian's MFI is $56,100;
80% MFI is $32,250. Therefore, any census block in which 51% or more of the residents
make $32,250 or less meets this definition of "area of low-income concentration."
Applying this definition to census data available to the City, there is one area of low-income
concentration in Meridian: Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2, with 72.04% LMI persons
living in this area.
Though not meeting the definition of "area of low-income concentration," the next highest
concentrations of LMI persons are found in Census Tract 10322, Block Group 1 (45.01% LMI
persons), and Census Track 10321, Block Group 2 (46.06% LMI persons).
Public and assisted housing (24 CFR § 91.210(b))
Public housing developments• number of public housing units 24 CFR § 91 2101b)ll))
Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA) serves as the housing authority for the
City of Meridian. BCACHA does not own or manage any public housing units in Meridian.
Because there are no public housing units in Meridian, the following requirements of 24 CFR
§ 91.210(b)(1) are inapplicable:
/~ Physical condition of public housing; need for restoration and revitalization of public
housing
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• Section 504 needs assessment of waiting list
~~ Public housing agency's strategy for improving management, operation of public housing
• Public housing agency's strategy for improving living environment of LMI families in
public housing
Units currently assisted by locally- state- or federally-funded programs (24 CFR §
91.210(b)(2))
BCACHA operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, under which clients
choose a housing unit that meets the program requirements and pay a portion of the rent
based on their income; BCACHA then provides a rental assistance payment directly to
private landlords participating in the program. Currently, BCACHA is serving 180
participants in the Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance Program in Meridian. There are 203
qualified applicants with Meridian zip codes on the waiting list for assistance.
BCACHA also utilizes a total of 339 units of housing in Meridian accepting sliding-scale
project-based assistance; 321 are units designated for families, 29 of these units are
designated as accessible, and 18 additional units are designated for the elderly. There are
zero units of HOME/Tax Credit Units in Meridian. There is no subsidized transitional housing
or emergency shelters located in Meridian; such housing services are offered in neighboring
Boise.
BCACHA does not anticipate any of the units located in Meridian to be lost from the assisted
housing inventory for any reason, including the expiration of Section 8 contracts.
Homeless facilities (24 CFR § 91.210(c))
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Meridian has no facilities and few services specifically dedicated to meeting emergency
shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, or permanent housing needs of
homeless persons, and no such facilities or services to serve chronically homeless persons.'
Because Meridian has no such facilities or services, the requirement of 24 CFR § 91.210(c)
to provide available information regarding the percentage or number or beds and supportive
services programs that are serving the chronically homeless is inapplicable. The following
data reflects available homeless facilities and services that are available regionwide.
' "Chronically homeless person" is defined by 24 CFR § 91.5 as "an unaccompanied homeless individual with a
disabling condition who has been continuously homeless for a year or home, or has had at least four episodes of
homelessness in the past three years. To be considered chronically homeless, a person must have been sleeping in
a place not meant for human habitation (e.g. living on the streets) and/or in an emergency shelter during that
time."
"Disabling condition" is defined as "a diagnosable substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental
disability, or chronic physical illness or disability, including the co-occurrence of two or more of these conditions. A
~'~ disabling condition limits an individual's ability to work or perform one or more activities of daily living."
"Emergency shelter" is defined as "any facility with overnight sleeping accommodations, the primary purpose of
which is to provide temporary shelter for the homeless in general or for specific populations of the homeless."
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Indicate date of last point-in-time count: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Part 1: Homeless Sheltered Unsheltere
Po ulation Emer enc Transitional d Total
1. Number of Households
with Dependent Children: 17 38 2 57
1 a. Total Number of
Persons in these
Households (adults and
children) 41 124 6 171
2. Number of Households
without Dependent
Children** 295 12 94 401
2a. Total Number of
Persons in these
Households 295 12 103 410
Total Persons
(Add Lines la and 2a): 336 136 109 581
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Part 2: Homeless
Subpopulations Sheltered Unsh
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below) d
a. Chronically Homeless 4 22 26
b. Severely Mentally Ill 6 15 21
c. Chronic Substance
Abuse 19 17 36
d. Veterans 2 22 24
e. Persons with
HIV/AIDS N/A N/A 0
f. Victims of Domestic
Violence 12 11 23
g. Unaccompanied Youth
(Under 18) 0 0 0
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Prevention Outreach Supportive Services
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Ada County Welfare X X
Boise City/Ada County
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Boise City/Ada County Housing
Authorit X X X
Boise Rescue Mission -River of Life X X X X X X X X
Boise Rescue Mission -City Light X X X X X X X X X
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Catholic Charities X
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Idaho Legal Aid X
Idaho Volunteer lawyers X
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Learning Lab X
Library -City of Boise X
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Safe Place Ministries X X
Salvation Army X X X
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CoC Homeless Management Information System (HMIs)
NMIS Lead Organization Information
Organization Name: Idaho Housing and Finance 0
Association
Phone: 208 424-7015 Email: 'ennifero@ihfa.or
Organization Type: State/local government ^ Non-profit/homeless provider ^ Other
HUD-Defined CoC Name* CoC # HUD-Defined CoC Name* CoC #
Idaho Balance of State ID-501 Boise Cit /Ada Count CoC ID-500
CoC Names and Numbers
nmi~ implemenLaLlOn ,LaiUS
HMIs Data Entry Start Date for your CoC OR If no data entry date, indicate reason:
Anticipated Date Entry Start Date for your CoC ^ New CoC in 2007
^Still in planning/software selection process
(08/2002) ^Initial implementation
Briefly describe significant challenges/barriers the CoC has experienced in:
1. HMIs implementation: There is a tack of funding for staffing needs in data collection, entry
and updating. The cost of technical equipment and software increases every year. Technical
skill sets of program users are varied.
2. HMIs Data and Technical Standards Final Notice requirements: Collecting and updating the
required fields is very time consuming and a hardship on the agencies. Auditing of data
entry to ensure the technical standards are met is complex and very time consuming. Many
roviders are not seein the benefit for the amount of work involved.
City of Meridian
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CoC Client Records
Calendar Number of Client Records Entered in Number of Unduplicated Clients Entered
Year HMIS /Analytical Database in HMIS /Analytical Database for CoC
Du licated for CoC
2004 1513 1505
2005 1126 1126
2006 1571 1566
Please provide a brief explanation of the reason(s) for any decreases in the number
of records du licated or undu licated from ear to ear.
Data Collection/Completeness and Coverage
(a) Indicate the percentage of unduplicated client records with null or missing values on the date
that the point-in-time count was rnnriiirrarl
Universal Data % Null/Missing Universal Data Element %
Element Values Null/Missing
Values
Name 0% Gender 21.85%
Social Security 21.85% Veteran Status 50.24%
Number
Date of Birth 20.26% Disablin Condition 64.27%
Ethnicity 51.52% Residence Prior to Program 37.32%
Ent
Race 35.89% Zip Code of Last Permanent 82.46%
Address
Briefly describe how the CoC ensures that valid program entry and exit dates are
being recorded in the HMIS for persons served. We have developed audit queries to
identif E/E dates and to look for reasonableness.
(b) Indicate current OR anticipated HMIS bed cnvarana ~f ~soi fir carh hn~~cinn ~.,.,,,
- - -- --
75% bed - -- --
Anticipate 75% bed ~ wuon ~ ~ c.
Date anticipate
covera a covera a achievin
Emer enc Shelter N Y 2008
Transitional
Housin N Y 2008
Permanent
Su ortive Housin Y
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Current
(c) If CoC has not yet achieved or does not anticipate achieving 75% bed coverage
for all beds (including DV beds), please explain why.
The largest Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing provider in the Continuum of Care
,
Boise Rescue Mission, which is entirely privately funded, currently does not have the capacity
to implement HMIS, which has prevented the Continuum from reaching 75%. However, the
Boise Rescue Mission is working with the Continuum to move towards HMIS participation. Once
the transition is complete, the Continuum will reach 75% of bed coverage for both Emergency
Shelter and Transitional Housin .
City of Meridian
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Special needs facilities and services and discharge coordination policy (24 CFR §
91.210(d))
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Persons who are not homeless but who require supportive housing may be assisted by the
following services:
• Services for those transitioning from foster care facilities. Idaho has a comprehensive
State Plan for youth that are transitioning from foster care to self-sufficiency under the
Idaho Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. The services are a compilation of
intervention strategies for eligible youth that involve community partners, family
members, foster parents and case managers. The plan involves youth in foster care
ages 15-18 with continuing services until age 21. Goals of the program are to prevent
homelessness, incarceration, pregnancy, high risk behaviors and increase education and
employment. In Idaho, children that are returning to their families from the foster care
program have a discharge plan created through the court system that is unique to each
family. The State's discharge plan for youth aging out of the foster care program
includes these standards:
- The Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment is administered to assess the youth's needs.
The assessment includes participation from family members, foster parents, child
welfare professionals and anyone who has knowledge of the youth's ability to live
independently.
- Each youth age 15 and older must have a written case plan for permanence. Case
plans are currently designed to address the youth's physical and emotional health,
cultural relevance, self-sufficiency and life skills, community connections, birth family
relationships, safety, legal involvement, education, employment and housing.
- The State of Idaho's independent living program will provide funds for housing
,..~ purposes that include rent payments, security deposits, and assistance with utilities
foodstuffs, goods/supplies and housing related expenses.
- The State of Idaho has partnered with the Casey Family Programs who will provide
two full-time positions to assist the state in providing older youth who have left the
foster care program.
Services for those transitioning from hea/th care faci/ities. There are formal
administrative rules that govern discharge planning for hospitals. At St. Luke's and St.
Alphonsus, in Boise, patients are served under their patient care policy and develop a
discharge plan while admitted to the hospital. Patients have the right to choose to
follow or refuse the discharge plan. Social Workers are notified of any patient who
identifies himself/herself as homeless. The patient then meets with a Social Worker to
discuss housing options and community resources. These are steps that the hospitals
follow:
- Individual patient care plans are developed that address the needs of the patient
including housing, medical care, family and individual goals, and meeting the socio-
psychological needs of the patient.
- Patients are assigned to a social worker and meet with them while the patient is at
the hospital to formalize a care plan.
- The hospital makes every effort to secure safe permanent or emergency housing for
the patient upon discharge; however, it is the choice of the patient to follow those
plans.
- Should a patient need immediate follow up care, the hospitals have the ability to
house a patient on their premises until care and test are completed.
/'~ Services for those transitioning from mental health care facilities, The State of Idaho
has formal administrative rules related to discharge from state mental health facilities.
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Five-Year Consolidated Plan
There is a formal liaison between the State Hospitals and Idaho Department of Health
~~ and Welfare, Region IV, the region to which the Boise City/Ada County Continuum of
Care belongs. All Region IV participants have an appointment set for psychiatry before
they are released, and if needed, have living arrangements made through a local
extended-stay hotel. These are the measures taken to create a discharge plan:
- While a patient is admitted to the hospital they meet with a Social Worker to discuss
plans upon discharge.
- Patients are connected to outside resources that allow them to access mainstream
services and housing opportunities.
- The hospitals make every effort to discharge patients to be in the most supportive
environment possible.
• Services for those transitioning from correctional facilities. Idaho Department of
Corrections has a strict policy for how individuals are paroled. It is the policy of the
state to not discharge parolees without an appropriate residence. A parolee must have
a viable address to be released. To ensure the best possible situation for individuals
exiting corrections the state works closely with Supportive Housing and Innovative
Partnerships to assist the prisoners who suffer from substance abuse and need a more
intensive transition into the community. The current discharge policy from Corrections
includes these measures:
- Case workers assist the prisoner in setting up a plan for release which includes
housing, how to access work or supportive services, treatment for drug and alcohol
problems, mental health, sex offender or other, and different types of educational
resources. For those exiting to parole the state is able to provide some financial
assistance through the Transitional Funding Program to allow a parolee time to
implement their parole plan.
~-~ - The plan is thoroughly investigated to ensure housing is suitable and safe.
- At the local level, the jail makes available needed referrals to community resources
and how to access the resources upon release.
- Inmates are offered a variety of programs to prepare them to reenter the
community. The current local jail programs are: Substance Abuse Treatment
Program (SATP), Active Behavioral Change (ABC), General Education Development
(GED), and inmates have the option to participate in the Transitional Aftercare
Program (TAP). The jail will be adding the Matrix Model, a parenting class, and a
financial management class to the opportunities available to inmates.
- The CoC is currently forming a discharge planning committee that will work to keep
law enforcement informed on the importance of discharge planning as it relates to
homelessness.
Marketing Trends Summary
The supply and demand factor in affordable housing is being driven by the population boom
occurring in the Treasure Valley. What was once within the means of both buyers and
renters, as affordable, has sky rocked beyond the acceptable thirty percent of income ratio.
There are very few homes on the market that would be affordable to LMI without some type
of down-payment and closing cost assistance. Fair market rates for rentals have continued
to escalate, limited the number and affordability of rental units to LMI individuals and
families.
The City will be receiving a limited entitlement allocation each year, alone, not an amount
sufficient to institute rental assistance, production of new units, rehabilitation of old units
/'~ rental/owner occupied, nor down-payment assistance. Given the opportunity and
availability of matching funds, the City anticipates applying to the IHFA for a HOME grant to
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assist in new construction of units. Every effort will be made to identify other possible
funding sources for new affordable homeownership in Census Track 10322, Block Group 2.
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Estimated housing needs (24 CFR §§ 91.2O5(a); 91.215(a)(2); 91.215(b)(1))
According to statistics from the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) data,
the greatest housing need within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2 is affordable homes for
large-family households to buy or rent. One hundred percent of large-family households
with income at 0-30% of the median income level have unmet housing needs, both as to
rental and owner-occupied units. This demonstration of greatest need is the basis of the
City's rationale for targeting this category of priority needs persons as the top priority for
affordable housing CDBG investments.
While this statistical data has not been recently updated by a local study of comparable
detail, it is clear that in Meridian, as in the entire region, housing costs are rising, both for
homeowners and for renters. Meridian home values increased 14.74% in Meridian from
2005 to 2006 (Idaho Statesman, May 25, 2007), meaning a corresponding rise in property
taxes for homeowners, even as the levels of income and Circuit Breaker tax exemptions for
low-income persons remain the same. Further, notwithstanding the recent construction
boom, the supply of rental homes has barely kept pace with demand; the vacancy rate for
rental houses dropped from 10.8% in the first quarter of 2006 to 2.4% in the first quarter
of 2007 (Idaho Statesman, June 7, 2007).
Comments provided by citizens in the development of the Plan and during the 30-day public
comment period on the draft Plan demonstrate the community's opinion that there is need
for affordable housing in Meridian. Citizens stated, for example:
~~ "Lots of McMansions going in but not a lot of affordable housing. Smaller-scale, quality
housing, e.g., apartments would be helpful."
• "Need to support lower income families get a start."
• "People moving into the area buy new homes at outrageous prices while many who grew
up and have worked here all their lives are in low income apartments or duplexes
stuffed into once-nice neighborhoods."
• "Property costs have skyrocketed and our youth struggle to own a home."
• "Need more HUD housing in Meridian (my son is on the list @ James Court Apts. and has
been told it'll be 2 years before he will get a 1 bedroom apartment)."
• "Refurbish older homes. Develop condos and apartments."
• "Meridian prides itself as being a good place to raise a family. However, as housing
appreciation continues to grow and as construction prices and interest rates rise the
availability of housing that is affordable to lower- and middle-income families is put at
risk. A disturbing trend is occurring in the Treasure Valley like other parts of the
Western United States, the South, and Southwest where lower- and middle-income
families are being forced to drive to qualify. We are seeing this very same phenomenon
with the shift in affordable housing from communities like Meridian to communities in
Canyon County. Meridian needs to remain as a great place to raise a family at all
income levels."
Consultation with community partners, including Idaho Housing and Finance Association
(IHFA), Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA), Neighborhood Housing
Services (NHS), Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity (BVHFH), Supportive Housing Innovative
Partnerships (SHIP), EI-Ada Community Action Partnership, cities of Boise (Housing and
~~ Community Development Division), Nampa (Community Development/Grants Department),
Eagle, Garden City (Garden City Urban Renewal Agency, and Community Planning
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Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS), confirms that there is a need for affordable
housing, both in Meridian generally and within Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2,
~~ particularly for large families (families with five or more persons), and for both renters and
owners.
For these reasons, the City finds that its resources and housing-targeted CDBG funds will be
most effectively invested in providing, and/or working with community partners to provide,
decent housing for large-family households in Census Track 10322, Block Group 2. As set
forth in its strategic plan, over the next five years, through partnerships with affordable
housing partnerships, the City plans to utilize CDBG funds to: facilitate the creation of five
new housing units, purchase one Dollar HUD home to rehabilitate and/or sell, potentially to
a large family, and, as deemed feasible, acquire, remove, and/or dispose of one vacant or
abandoned structure or lot, potentially to make way for new affordable housing.
Categories of persons affected (24 CFR §§ 91.205(b)(1); 91.215(a)(2))
Statistical data on the categories of persons in need of housing in Census Tract 10322,
Block Group 2 is limited. The following information is unknown as to the number or type of
persons in these categories in this area who are in need of housing assistance:
• Low-income, low-income, moderate-income, or middle-income families;
• Renters or owners;
• Elderly persons;
• Single persons;
• Large families;
• Public housing residents;
• Families on the public housing and section 8 tenant-based waiting list;
• Persons with HIV/AIDS and their families; or
• Persons with disabilities.
The City shall define °standard condition" as a housing unit that meets the standards set
forth in the International Building Code as adopted by the City of Meridian at Meridian City
Code § 10-1-1. The City shall define ~~substandard but suitable for rehabilitation" as a
housing unit that does not meet the standards set forth in the International Building Code
as adopted by the City of Meridian at Meridian City Code § 10-1-1 but is both financially and
structurally feasible for rehabilitation. This shall not include units that require only cosmetic
work, correction or minor livability problems or maintenance work.
Information is unavailable to describe housing needs in terms of cost burdens and severe
cost burdens,$ overcrowding,9 or substandard housing conditions being experienced by
extremely low-income, low-income, moderate-income, and middle-income renters and
owners compared to Meridian as a whole.
Though not providing specific data on this question, the following information is relevant to
this subject. The following data was collected in Census 2000, and reflects the demography
of Census Tract 10322, Block Group 2.
Total Population 981
White Alone 934
e Under 24 CFR § 91.5, "severe cost burden" is the extent to which gross housing costs, including utility costs,
exceed 50 percent of gross income, based on data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.
~~ e Under 24 CFR § 91.5, "overcrowding," for purposes of describing relative housing needs, is defined as a housing
unit containing more than one person per room, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, for which data are made
available from the USCB.
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American Indian/Alaskan Native 30
Two or more races g
~~ Hispanic or Latino 9
Total Housing Units 380
Total Occupied 365
Total Vacant 15
Owner Occupied 123 (32%)
Renter Occupied 242 (64%)
Household Size
Family Households: 234
2-person 107
3-Person 9g
4-Person 20
5-Person 8
Non-family Households: 169
2-person 144
3-Person 17
4-Person 0
5-Person g
Total Households age 65 and over 206
In group quarters (institutionalized) 121
In households 85
~~ Median Household Income in 1999 $27,894
Total Population Groups w/Disabilities 185
Age 5 to 15, total 5
Type: Mental Disability 5
Age 16 to 64, total 124
Type: Sensory Disability 29
Physical Disability 19
Mental Disability 13
Employment Disability 63
People 65 years and over, total 56
Type: Sensory Disability 15
Physical Disability 28
Mental Disability 13
Place of Work (State/County) for Workers 16 vears and over
Worked in state of residence 491
Worked in county of residence 425
Worked outside county of residence 66
Place of Work (Place) for Workers 16 years and over
Total 491
Work in place of residence 169
~'~ Work outside place of residence 322
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Means of Transportation to Work
Drove alone 448
~~ Carpooled 38
Disproportional Housing Needs (24 CFR § 91.205(b)(2))
Based on Census 2000 data, which included a review of all census tracts within the City, no
racial or ethnic group has a disproportionately greater need for any income category in
comparison to the needs of that category as a whole.
Obstacles to meeting underserved affordable housing needs (24 CFR §
91.215(a)(3))
CDBG-funded activities in the priority goal category of Affordable Housing will address the
following obstacles:
• Escalating costs for rehabilitation and new construction (e.g. limited availability of
building lots, price increases in building materials and shortage of available
construction trades).
• Lack of credit worthiness.
• Lack of information about financial assistance programs.
• Limited rental subsidy programs.
The City of Meridian will undertake the following actions to address these identified
obstacles:
• Through the efforts and activities of the Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force, the
~.~ City will partner with non-profit housing developers to construct subsidized housing
units for LMI persons.
• The City will promote awareness of financial assistance programs offered by IHFA,
NHS, BVHFH, BCACHA and EI-Ada Community Action Partnership.
• The City will provide information regarding local credit counselors and homebuyer
education programs through the Community Resource Directory.
Public Housing (24 CFR § 91.215(c))
Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA) serves as the housing authority for the
City of Meridian. BCACHA does not own or manage any public housing units in Meridian.
Implementing a public housing program is outside the scope of the City's 2007-2011 CDBG
program, both as to financial and human resources.
The BCACHA five-year plan does contain aresident-involvement strategy with four goals:
• Provide and explain opportunities for residents and the general community to
become involved in the daily operation, programs, policies, and services affecting
public housing.
• Carry out a set of activities that recognizes residents and the community-at-large as
a positive resource for effective and responsible operation of public housing.
• Function as a coordinator and catalyst in developing opportunities for public housing
residents aimed at increasing economic and human potential.
• Public housing residents assist in designing BCACHA strategies, participate in on-site
resident council/groups and activity committees, and take responsibility for a variety
~~ of activities, including resident meetings, resident calendars, newsletters, and food
distribution.
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HUD considers BCACHA to be a "High Performer" under the Public Housing Assessment
System ("PHAS") and because BCACHA has always received a score of 90 or above.
Pursuant to 24 CFR § 91.215(1), the City will implement its housing plan in coordination with
BCACHA, and will also utilize the Affordable Housing Task Force to provide coordination
between BCACHA and other private and governmental health, mental health, and service
agencies.
Barriers To Affordable Housing (24 CFR §§ 91.210(e), 91.215(h))
Public Policies Impacting the Cost of Housing
The Meridian Comprehensive Plan, June 2006 Update integrates the concerns and
expressions of the community into a document that recommends how the City should grow
and develop. All legislative requirements, specifically the Idaho Local Land Use Planning
Act, are addressed in the plan. The components specified in the Idaho Code include: private
property rights; population; economic development; community design; special areas or
sites; natural resources; hazardous areas; school facilities recreation; transportation; public
services; facilities and utilities; land use; housing; implementation, and any other
component, which may be necessary.
Citizens, developers, the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as the City Council and
other groups are all involved in questions of community development and have a primary
responsibility to coordinate and direct the overall pattern of development activities within
the community. The Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council make
development decisions concerning annexation, rezoning, subdivision developments,
conditional use permits, zoning variances, and planned developments. Due to these
responsibilities, it has been necessary for the City to implement technical guidelines and
adopt policies which will provide the framework for resolving questions relating to quality of
life and physical development on an ongoing basis. The City continues to establish long-
range implementation items for coordinated and unified development of public improvement
projects.
Throughout this comprehensive planning and updating process, citizens affirmed that the
goals, objectives, and action items contained in the plan were based on six key community
values:
• Manage growth to achieve high-quality development
• Enhance Meridian's quality of life for all residents
• New growth should finance public service expansion
• Prevent school overcrowding/enhance education services
• Expand commercial and industrial development
• Protect Meridian's self-identity
After thorough evaluation and consideration of the elements of the 2006 Update, no specific
barriers to affordable housing, controlled by the City, were identified. These considerations
were relative to local tax policies, land use controls, zoning ordinances, building codes, fees
and charges, growth limits, and policies that affect the return on residential investment. To
preclude the development of potential barriers, the 2006 Update identified Goals, Objectives
and Action items focusing on housing that will be undertaken during the next five years.
Identified Barriers
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~~ The primary reason identified for lack of affordable housing in Meridian is the significant
growth in population, increasing the demand for housing units. Housing affordability has
been restricted by:
• Increased costs of land for new or infill development
• Increased costs of building materials and supplies
• Increased costs of available labor
• Increased costs of transportation
• Increased costs of County tax assessments
Strategy to Ameliorate Barriers
Meridian's Planning Department has primary responsibility for developing and implementing
plans to guide growth and development, and administering the standards of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinances. One of the Planning Department's primary responsibilities is to
coordinate with and provide the City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission with
information on planning and development issues. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the
Department often acts as the coordinator between other service providers within the City,
such as the Public Works Department, Parks Department, the Police Department, the Fire
Department, Meridian School District, and Sanitary Services Company (solid waste
disposal). The Planning Department serves as staff to the Planning Commission, the
Historic Preservation Commission, and the Meridian Development Corporation.
Through these efforts and coordination of service providers, the City will continue to
implement the Comprehensive Plan's Goals, Objectives, and Action items pertaining to
~~ affordable housing. They are:
Housing Goal V: Offer a diversity of housing types for a greater range of choice.
Obiective A: Encourage quality housing projects for all economic levels in a
variety of areas.
Actions:
Y. Designate specific areas with adequate public services for high density
residential. Identify the current mix of housing types.
2. Identify portions of Old Town for residential development and redevelopment.
3. Provide fora wide diversity of housing types (single-family, modular, mobile
homes and multi-family arrangements) and choices between ownership and
rental dwelling units for all income groups in a variety of locations suitable for
residential development.
4. Require an open housing market for all persons, regardless of race, colo%
national origin, religion, sex, familial status or handicap.
5. Develop incentives for a variety of housing types, suitable for various income
groups, close to employment and shopping centers.
6. Continue promoting quality mixed-use developments in accordance with the
Future Land Use Map.
7. Ensure that no discriminatory restrictions are imposed by local codes and
ordinances.
8. Phase in residential developments in accordance with their connection to the
municipal sewer system.
9. Coordinate public and private housing implementation efforts to improve
consistency with area-wide plans and eliminate confusion and misunderstanding.
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10. Support infill of random vacant lots in substantially developed, single-family
areas at densities similar to surrounding development. Increased densities on
~~ random vacant lots should be considered if.•
• Development of uses other than single-family structures are compatible with
surrounding development.
• It complies with the current comprehensive plan.
11. Apply design and performance standards to infilling development in order to
reduce adverse impacts upon existing adjacent development.
12. Develop incentives for owners of remnant residentia/parce/s or partially-
developed residential parcels to consolidate these properties where possible to
prevent the proliferation of small parcels of vacant land with the City limits.
13. Review ordinances or other policy statements which affect housing development
and consolidate to avoid confusion and use of conflicting policies and
requirements.
14. Locate high-density development, where possible, near open space corridors or
other permanent major open space and park facilities, Old Town, and near major
access thoroughfares.
15. Allow density transfers in exchange for school sites, open space dedications, or
for access easements to linear open space corridors, which contain bicycle and
pedestrian pathway systems.
Obiective 8: Elevate quali of design for houses and apartments
Action:
o Establish/enact a design review ordinance.
Obiective C: Elevate/enhance quality of residential site and subdivision planning
~~ Actions:
1. Require common area for all subdivisions.
2. Enact new Planned Development (PD) and subdivision ordinances.
3. Revise existing ordinances to include height limitation, density, scale, floor area
to green space ration, traffic generation and landscaping.
4. Re-evaluate residential density categories (i. e., R-8 to R-1 S to R-40 is too broad
of a range) in the zoning ordinance.
5. Eliminate vague/unclear standards in development ordinances.
Obiective D: Ensure that a balance exists between sunaly and demand in rental
market (track vacancy rates)
Actions:
1. Track vacancy rates in the City every 6 months.
2. Coordinate with real estate companies, lenders, and housing development and
advocacy groups to research and track housing market in Meridian and publish
findings.
Obiective E: Diversify and balance the location of 1 D00-1 200 square feet/all
housin4 throughout the City e Q, avoid concentration of one tyQe in a
geographical area.
Action:
o Annually monitor the size of housing units by area within Meridian.
Obiective F: Encourage ,pride of ownership in housing choice (landscaping
Action:
/~ 1. Continue supporting activities such as "Paint the Town"and "Rake Up Meridian."
2. Provide for additional public maintenance.
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Additionally, in an effort to address the need for more affordable housing units, the Mayor
~~ will appoint an Affordable Housing Task Force. This workin
affordable housing advocates to plan for and develop new sngleu a dlmultigfamilyhunits, i.e.
mortgage lenders, developers, building contractors, REALTORps, housing organizations,
agencies, associations, low-income service providers, fair housing advocates, and other
interested parties. This group's charge will be to create opportunities for increasing
affordable housing throughout the community.
The CDBG percentage of funds budgeted for housing projects will be used to implement
viable projects developed by this group.
Meridian's Planning Department staff will continue to utilize the resources of both the
Regulatory Barriers Clearinghouse and HUD User websites to draw on important information
pertaining to potential barriers to affordable housing that might effect developments.
Institutional structure for carrying out housing plan (24 CFR § 91.215(k))
In carrying out its housing plan, the City will work in cooperation with the following private
industry entities, non-profit organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and
public institutions:
• EI-Ada Community Action Partnership
• The Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho (CAPRI)
• Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS)
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Health, Bureau of Community and
Environmental Health
~~ Meridian Senior Center
• Mayor's Faith Ambassadors Council
• Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA)
• Boise City/Ada County Housing Authority (BCACHA)
• Idaho Commission on Aging
• Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
• Boise City/Ada County Continuum of Care
• Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
• City of Boise, Planning and Development Services Department, Housing and Community
Development Division
• City of Nampa, Departments of Community Development and Community Grants
• Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
The City will draw on the strengths of this delivery system, including the longevity and
experience of these established entities, the comprehensive nature of coverage provided by
these existing entities, and the willingness of these entities to partner with and mentor the
City in housing-related CDBG programming.
The City will be aware of, and work to minimize any impact of, potential weaknesses of this
delivery system, including a need for ongoing attention to communication, coordination of
efforts, and ensuring a consistent stream of funding. The City will work toward overcoming
these potential gaps by maintaining ongoing communications, both by remaining visible in
the housing service provider community -attending meetings, joining a-mail list-sews,
proactively networking -and through the Affordable Housing Task Force, which will invite
these service providers to work together toward the objective of providing decent and
~~ affordable housing in Meridian.
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Lead-Based Paint (24 CFR § 91.215(1))
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Under 24 CFR § 35.110, HUD defines "lead-based paint" as paint or other surface coatings
that contain lead equal to or exceeding 1.0 milligram per square centimeter or 0.5 percent
by weight or 5,000 parts per million (ppm) by weight. Under 24 CFR § 91.5, "Lead-based
paint hazards" are conditions that causes exposure to lead, including exposure from lead-
based paint that is deteriorated or present in chewable surfaces, friction surtaces, or impact
surfaces, and that would result in adverse human health effects.
Housing units containing lead-based paint
Lead-based paint was banned in the early 1970s and completely removed from construction
activities by 1978. Any housing built prior to 1979 is considered to be at risk of containing
some amount of lead-based paint. It is estimated that the vast majority of highly
contaminated homes were constructed before 1950, as the use of lead paint in residential
structures began to decline after 1950. Also, not every house was painted with lead-based
paint, as it actually was more expensive, and not all of the houses that contain lead-based
paint are necessarily hazardous.
According to the Physical Housing Characteristics (all housing units reported in Census
2000), the following depicts available data regarding residential structures built in Meridian
prior to 1979.
Year Number of Residential
Structures Built Percent of all
Meridian homes
Built 1970 to 1979 1 545 12.6%
Built 1960 to 1969 285 2.3%
Built 1950 to 1959 304 2.5%
Built 1940 to 1949 224 1.8%
TOTAL 2 358 19.2%
Based on this data, as many as 2,358 housing units built prior to 1979 could be affected
with lead-based paint. While Census Tract 010322 contains the oldest residential structures
in the City, more specific data regarding which houses contain lead paint is unavailable.
Estimated LMI housing units with lead-based paint (24 CFR § 91 205(e))
Data is unavailable regarding the prevalence of lead-based paint in housing occupied by
low-moderate-income households; only an estimation can be made. The City used the
CHAS data report for Housing Problems Output for all Households (minus the Elderly and All
Others categories) to make approximations for lead-based paint in LMI households. As the
following chart reflects, approximately 745 housing units that contain lead-based paint may
be occupied by LMI families.
Renters Owners
Small
Family
2-4 Large
Family
5+ Small
Family
2-4 Large
Family
5+ Total LMI-occupied housing
units with lead-based paint
est.
0-30% AMI* 180 25 104 30 339
30-50% AMI 204 23 115 64 406
Total 384 48 219 94 745
r+rii = Hrea rieaian Income.
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~~ Consultation (24 CFR § 91 100(a (3))
In preparing this portion of the consolidated plan, the City consulted with the Idaho
Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Environmental Health and Safety, which
administers the Idaho Indoor Environment program. The purpose of this program is to
inform and educate Idahoans about human health risks associated with exposure to indoor
contaminants including lead. The Bureau did not have data regarding the addresses of
housing units in which children have been identified as lead poisoned.
Evaluation and Reduction of Lead-based Paint Hazards (24 CFR ~ 91 21~i))
Whether lead-based paint in a housing unit is considered a hazard depends on the
maintenance and condition of the paint. Lead-based paint that is intact and in good
condition is usually not considered harmful; however, paint that is peeling, cracking, or
deteriorating could be a hazard. Because the maintenance of lead paint surfaces is directly
linked to lead exposure, it is important that painted surfaces be maintained in good
condition. Low- to moderate-income families may be particularly at risk, since they may not
have the financial resources to maintain painted surfaces, leading to increased risk of lead
poisoning.
A paint inspection can determine if paint in a home contains lead. A risk assessment will
determine if there are any sources of lead exposure, which may be hazardous and provide
actions to take. Do-it-yourself test kits have limited sensitivity on surfaces with multiple
paint layers. Testing and assessments should be done by certified lead-based paint
professionals. A list is available at the Idaho Indoor Air Quality Program at 800-445-8647.
~~ However, there is only one EPA-certified lead professional in Boise that can perform
assessments and none that are certified to perform abatement work.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare publishes and distributes a fact sheet about
lead-based paint, and recommends that those living in a home built prior to 1978 (where
the paint is in poor condition and/or where there has been remodeling) should consult a
physician about having their children tested. A simple blood test is the only way to know if
a child has lead poisoning.
Meridian Planning and Building Departments will provide information on lead-based paint
hazards, precautions and symptoms to building permit applicants proposing work on
dwellings built prior to 1978, and will refer any questions relative to lead-based paint testing
and assessments to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
The Affordable Housing Task Force will also work to raise awareness of federal lead
disclosure laws and the Idaho Lead-Based Paint Activities Act (Idaho Code §§ 39-7701 et
seq.) among landlords and the housing industry.
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HOMELESSNESS (24 CFR § 91.215(d))
Homelessness priorities and objectives (24 CFR § 91.215(a)(4))
The City includes homeless and transitional housing among its Affordable Housing goals for
investing CDBG funds in Meridian.
The City's Homelessness goals, action items, and anticipated outcomes are set forth fully
above. The following is a reiteration of that portion of the Homelessness goals, action
items, and anticipated outcomes that relate to homelessness.
PRroarTY #2; _ Affordable Housing
OBJECTIVE CATEGORY: Providing Decent Housing
GOAL: 3. Homeless and transitional housing: Help non-profit and for-
profit developers and builders construct new housing or
facilities for homeless, special needs, and elderly
populations.
2007-2011 ACTION ITEMS 6. The City will partner with various affordable housing service
providers (e.g. IHFA, BCACHA, NHS, BVHFH, SHIP, EI-
Homeless and Ada, Habitat for Humanity) to leverage resources and funds
Transitional Housing to provide one (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless,
Action Items: special needs, or elderly persons.
7. The City will support faith-based groups and local non-
profits with referrals to transitional housing and homeless
shelters located in the region through the development and
maintenance of a Community Resource Directory. This
Directory will be primarily distributed within Census Tract
10322, Block 2, and to the public through service providers,
non-profits, and the Mayor's Faith Ambassadors.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES: 6. One (1) housing unit or facility serving homeless, special
needs, or elderly persons will be in place.
7. The Meridian Community Resource Directory will have been
distributed to fifty (50) residents of Census Track 10322,
Tract 2, and to one hundred (100) other Meridian residents.
Homeless Needs (24 CFR §§ 91.205(c), 91.205(d)(1), and 91.215(d))
Resources for homeless persons in the Treasure Valley are concentrated in Boise, with
shelter resources located almost exclusively in Boise. The Boise City/Ada County Continuum
of Care's point-in-time count reports the following data for Boise as to homeless persons
and homeless subpopulations:lo
• 57 households with dependent children utilizing shelter resources (17 emergency, 38
transitional)
• 26 chronically homeless persons
io Under 24 CFR § 91.5, "homeless subpopulations" include but are not limited to the following categories of
homeless persons: severely mentally ill only, alcohol/drug addicted only, severely mentally ill and alcohol/drug
addicted, fleeing domestic violence, youth, and persons with HIV/AIDS.
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