Public Hearing/Comment Period PY09 CDBG Action Plan AmendmentPY2009 CDBG Action Plan Amendment
November 9, 2010
STAFF REPORT Meeting Date: November 9, 2010
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lori Den Hartog, CDBG Administrator
SUBJECT: PY2009 Community Development Block Grant Action Plan Amendment,
Public Hearing & Comment Period
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT’S REQUEST
One activity from the 2009 Program Year (PY09) did not move forward according to
predetermined timelines. In order to maintain compliance with federal timeliness
requirements, the City proposes an amendment to the PY2009 CDBG Action Plan to reallocate
these unused funds to a new activity as follows:
Funds From Funds To
Project Amount Project Amount
Façade
Improvements
$40,000
Meridian
Community
Center ADA
Upgrades
$40,000
TOTAL $40,000
TOTAL $40,000
2. SUMMARY OF REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
During the 2009 Program Year, a project had been identified to be carried out by the Meridian
Development Corporation (MDC) for facade improvements in the amount of $40,000. The
former CDBG Administrator for the City of Meridian and the former Administrator for the
MDC had worked together to identify a property that would be eligible for use of these funds.
The original site was Meridian Automotive located at 505 N. Main Street. Several issues were
uncovered during the initial process that made the site ineligible for use of CDBG funds, and
no other site was identified for use of these funds. Staff contacted the former MDC
Administrator about the possible reallocation in August 2010, and the new Project Manager
for MDC on October 20, 2010.
Staff is recommending a reallocation of the $40,000 to a project with an immediate need for
construction dollars. After internal discussion with the Department Directors, staff is
recommending the $40,000 be reallocated to the Meridian Community Center ADA Upgrades
project. This project is an already approved CDBG project, but the current funds ($20,000)
allocated to it are insufficient to cover the construction costs. The project has gone through the
necessary environmental reviews, the design is complete, and the City anticipates the
construction to begin in early 2011. By allocating the $40,000 to this project, the City will be
able to complete the necessary ADA upgrades to an important community facility, stay within
the timeliness guidelines of the federal government, and advance the goals identified in the
Consolidated Plan.
PY2009 CDBG Action Plan Amendment
November 9, 2010
3. SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends opening the public hearing and comment period on November 9, 2010 with
an anticipated closure on December 14, 2010. This exceeds the required 30 day comment
period.
4. SUMMARY OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT
Staff proposes amending the PY2009 CDBG Action Plan as described herein.
5. PROCESS FACTS
Published public notices on October 25, 2010 in the Valley Times and on October 26, 2010 in
the Idaho Statesman.
A copy of this Amendment is available at the Meridian Senior Center, Meridian Main Branch
Library, Meridian City Hall, and online at:
http://www.meridiancity.org/planning.aspx?id=4418.
6. EXHIBIT
A. 3C Table for Meridian Community Center ADA Upgrade
PY2009 CDBG Action Plan Amendment
November 9, 2010
EXHIBIT A:
Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Project
Jurisdiction’s Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Public Facility
Project Title Meridian Community Center, ADA Upgrades
Description
The City allocated $20,000 in PY2007 and $40,000 with a substantial amendment to the PY2009
Action Plan to bring the Meridian Community Center into compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). This project will ensure that the facility is accessible to all residents and
visitors.
Objective category: Suitable Living Environment Decent Housing Economic
Opportunity
Outcome category: Availability/Accessibility Affordability Sustainability
Location/Target Area
201 E. Idaho Avenue; Meridian, Idaho 83642
Census Tract 010321, Block Group 1
Objective Number
SL3
Project ID
HUD Matrix Code
10
CDBG Citation
24 CFR § 570.208 (a)(2)(ii)
Type of Recipient
Recipient
CDBG National Objective
LMC
Start Date
01/03/2011
Completion Date
09/30/2010
Performance Indicator
# of families served
Annual Units
Citywide
Local ID
Units Upon Completion
1
The primary purpose of the project is to help: the Homeless Persons with HIV/AIDS Persons with Disabilities Public
Housing Needs
.
Funding Sources:
CDBG $60,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $60,000
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $60,000