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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
I. Introduction ...............................................................................................................................6
EI. Evaluation of Past Performance ....................................................................................... .......9
III. Summary of Citizen Participation Process 91.220 (b) ................................................... .....11
IV. Summary of Resources 91.220(cj(1) and (C)(2) ............................................................. .....15
V. Annual Objectives 91.220 (c)(3) ....................................................................................... .....17
Vi. Description of Activities 91.220 (d) and {e) ..................................................................... ....19
a. Description of 2012 Housing Activities
b. Description of 2012 Public Service Activities
c. Description of 2012 Public Facility Activities
d. Description of 2012 General Program Administration, Planning, and Fair
Housing Activities
VII. Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing Underserved Needs .............. ....24
VIII. Additional Requirements .................................................................................................. .....27
a. Annual Affordable Housing Goals 91.220 (g)
b. Public Housing 91.220 (h)
c. Homeless and Special Needs 91.220 {i)
d. Barriers to Affordable Housing 91.220 {j)
e. Other Actions 91.220{k)
IX. Program Specific Requirements 91.220 (II){1) ................................................................ .....30
a. Program Income
b. Activities to Benefit LMI persons
c. Monitoring
APPENDICES
Appendix A: Tables
3A Summary of Specific Annual Objectives ................................................32
36 Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals .....................................34
3C Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects .....................................................35
Appendix B: Certifications ..................................................................................................41
Appendix C: SF 424 ..............................................................................................................48
Appendix D: Public Notices .................................................................................................52
Appendix E: Summary of Comments .................................................................................54
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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Executive Summary
Meridian Program Year 2012 Action Plan
As an Entitlement Community, the City of Meridian receives CDBG funds each year from the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Program Year 2012 (PY2012) funding for
the City of Meridian is anticipated in the amount of $256,727. Funds will be used to address
priorities within the HUD performance measurement system to: (1) create a suitable living
environment, (2) provide decent housing, and (3) create economic opportunities for the
community.
Non-administrative activities planned in PY2012 focus solely on LMI beneficiaries. Meridian will
invest CDBG funds in a public facility project in an LMI neighborhood, homeownership
assistance, and public services to address a suitable living environment and expanded economic
opportunity. The public facility project is proposed to be the design and construction of an ADA
accessible restroom in 8th Street Park. Public service assistance will be provided through the
Meridian Food Bank and Open Lines Training. Homeownership Assistance will be undertaken
by two area service providers: Ada County Housing Authority and Neighborhood Housing
Services.
Activity Categorical Categorical
Category & Activity Total Total Percentage
Administration & Planning
$46,227.00 18%
SUBTOTAL $46,227.00
Suitable Living Environment
Public Facility
8th Street Park ADA Accessible Restraom Facility $130,000.00 51%
Public Service
Hunger Relief/Meridian Food Bank $26,500.00 ZO%
TOTAL $156,500.00
Decent Housing
Homeownership Assistance $42,000.00 16~~~
SUBTOTAL $42,000.00
Economic Development
Public Service
Senior Job Training/Open Lines Training $12,000.00 5%
SUBTOTAL $12,000.00
TOTAL __ _ $256,727.00 100%
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SECTION I
Introduction
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Section
Introduction
Purpose of this Document. The City of Meridian is a designated entitlement community by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This designation allows the City to
receive funds from HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CBDG) Program. The 2012
program year will mark the City's sixth year as an entitlement community.
Federal regulations (24 CFR § 91.200{a) and 91.220) require the City to submit an action plan
each year that describes how CDBG funds will be invested in the community. The 2012 Action
Plan was developed with a strong emphasis on community input, and follows the Citizen
Participation Plan set forth in Meridian's 2012 - 2016 Consolidated Plan. Through this planning
effort, the City has prepared strategies, which will guide program expenditures over the next
Program Year {PY); October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
City of Meridian CDBG Program Mission Statement. In accordance with the overarching goals
of the CDBG program, as set forth in 24 CFR § 91.1(a)(1), the City's mission is to utilize CDBG
funding to develop a viable urban community by providing decent housing, providing a suitable
living environment, and expanding economic opportunities principally for low/moderate
income (LMI) persons. The City's primary means toward this end shall be to extend and
strengthen partnerships among al! levels of government and the private sector, including for-
profit and non-profit organizations.
Consolidated Plan. A consolidated plan must be submitted every three to five years tv receive
federal CDBG funds. The Consolidated Pfan typically results from a collaborative process where
a community can scrutinize its current situation and establish a unified vision for community
development actions. The. City of Meridian's Consolidated Plan spans program years 2012
through 2016 and addresses the community's most critical housing and community
development needs. The PY2012 Action Plan represents the first year using the 2012 - 2016
Consolidated Plan.
Action Plan. For every year identified in the Consolidated Plan, the City of Meridian is required
to prepare aone-year Action Plan to notify citizens and HUD officials of the City's intended
actions to occur during that specific year. The PY2012 Action Plan identifies the objectives the
City hopes to achieve from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, and outlines the
activities the City will undertake to achieve those objectives.
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). At the end of each program
year, the City of Meridian prepares a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) to provide information to its constituents and HUD about that year's accomplishments.
This information allows HUD, city officials, and the general public to evaluate the City's
performance and determine whether the activities undertaken during the year helped to (1)
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meet the City's five-yeas goals and (2) address priority needs identified in the Consolidated Plan
and the Annual Action Plan. This annual performance report, prepared with public review and
comment, is submitted to HUD annually no later than December 31.
Submittal to HUD. In compliance with 24 CFR § 91.15(a), and in order to maintain continuity in
its program and provide accountability to citizens, the City shall submit this action plan no later
than August 16, 2012. The City shall submit on an annual basis a summary of its citizen
participation and consultation process, an annual action plan, and all required certifications. At
least every five years, the Cityshall submit a housing and homeless needs assessment, market
analysis and strategic plan.
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SECTION II
Evaluation of Past Performance
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Section II
Evaluation of Past Performance
During the first four years of the 2007-2011 Consolidated Plan, the City managed an estimated
average of $248,000 in resources each year from its annual CDBG allocation. Over these four
years, the City's expenditures from its CDBG allocation have produced the following results:
^ Assisted 9 new homeowners to purchase homes.
^ Provided over 79,000 persons with food through the Meridian Food Bank.
^ Initiated a transportation service for the local Boys and Girls Club.
^ Completed 4 public facility projects.
^ Completed 349 code enforcement cases within the downtown LMI area.
The City successfully produced Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Reports
(CAPERS} for Program Years 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010-for the period beginning October 1,
2007 and ending September 30, 2011. The CAPERs demonstrated that XX percent of the funds
expended during program years were invested into activities benefiting low to moderate
income individuals and families, well over the 70 percent statutory minimum requirement. The
City did. not exceed the regulatory caps of 20 percent fvr administration and planning. The
maximum funding available under CDBG regulations, 15 percent of the annual entitlement, was
made available for public service activities. The City has met its expenditure of grant funds
deadlines imposed by HUD each year.
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SECTION III
Summary of Citizen Participation Process
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Section III
Summary of Citizen Participation Process
The City of Meridian employs a comprehensive citizen participation process for all CDBG
projects and activities. The City solicits input from Meridian residents in all phases of its
Community Development efforts, from the initial planning and project/program
implementation to reporting and assessing accomplishments/outcomes. This process fosters
the open and inclusive identification of needs and delivery of services to City residents. It also
helps to ensure that the overall direction of the CDBG program is (1) consistent with residents'
expectations and (2) responsive to neighborhood and stakeholder concerns.
The City works with non-profit organizations to encourage the participation of program
beneficiaries, including low- and moderate-income residents. Bi-lingual services and additional
assistance for persons with disabilities are available upon request.
The citizen participation process for the 2012 Action Plan coincided with the citizen
participation process far the development of the 2012-2016 Five-year Consolidated Plan. The
process consisted of the following:
1. A focus group, stakeholder interviews, five public meetings, and a public comment
period were conducted during the development of the 2012 Action Plan and Five Year
Consolidated Plan to ensure that stakeholders and citizens were able to voice their
opinions regarding housing and community development activities in Meridian.
2. A resident survey was distributed and completed by 330 residents of Meridian.
2012 Public Meeting and Focus Group Dates
• January 19: Service Provider Focus Group
^ March 7: City Council Review of draft Consolidated Plan Priorities
^ March 15: Public CDBG Workshop for review of draft priorities
^ May 15: City Council Annual Pre-draft Prioritization Meeting
^ June 19:: City Council Hearing on Draft 2012 Action Plan
^ July 24: City Council Hearing adopting 2012 Action Plan
The resident survey, which was made available online and in hard copy, was an important piece
of the citizen participation process. As such, the city implemented an extensive survey
distribution process to ensure all residents, including the city's lowest income residents, were
aware of the resident survey. A variety of organizations and mediums were used to publicize
and distribute the resident survey. They are summarized in Figure III-1.
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Figure III-1.
Survey Distribution,
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Ada County Boys and Girls Club City of Meridian website
Ada County Housing Authority City of Meridian electronic newsletter
Chief Joseph Elementary School City of Meridian Facebook page
City of Meridian City Clerk City of Meridian Twitter page
City of Meridian Planning Department HOA emaii distribution lists
_EI Ada Community Action Partnership Press release to local newspapers
Friends in Action Public school email list
Idaho Legal Aid Services Utility bills
Idaho Office for Refugees
Intermountain Fair Housing Council
Linder E{ementary School
Meridian Community Center
Meridian Elementary School
Meridian Food Bank
Meridian High School
Meridian Library
Meridian Middle School
Meridian Senior Center
Terry Reilly Health Services
United Way of Treasure Valley
The resident survey was administered between November 16th and December 15th of 2011.
The survey asked residents to identify the level of need for a variety of CDBG-eligible activities
falling within the following categories: community facilities, infrastructure, special needs,
community services, neighborhood services, businesses and jobs and housing. A total of 330
.residents participated in the survey.
Efforts made to broaden citizen participation. As noted above, the City made a significant.
investment of time and cost to inform citizens about the Consolidated Plan and the 2012 Action
Plan and community meetings to low and moderate income households. This resulted in more
than 330 citizens participating in the process.
Outreach process for draft plan. The City invited comment on the draft Five-year 2012-2016
Consolidated Plan and the draft 2012 Action Plan from June 19, 2012 through July 24, 2012.
.Public meetings were held on June 19 and July 24, 2012 at the accessible City Hall location.
Advertising for the comment period was accomplished through the City's website and legal
advertising. Advertisements announcing the availability of plans, the public meeting and
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comment period were published in the Idaho Statesman and the Valley Times on June 11 and
18, 2012 (see Appendix D).
The draft plans were made availably at the City offices and on the City's website during the
comment period. Comments were accepted via e-mail, mail and in-person at the City's
Community Development Department.
Summary of comments. Please see Appendix E for all comments that were received during the
draft comment period.
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SECTt®N tV
Summary of Resources
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Section IV
Summary of Resources
Federal, State, and Local Resources. CDBG and City general funds are available to support
.program activities. The City may consider additional partnerships with Meridian Development
Corporation (MDC) and Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA) to leverage available resources
and achieve maximum results. The following funding sources have been identified to help
address the needs of low/moderate income (LMI)
individuals and families. Some resources may be
directly leveraged to help fund CDBG eligible activities,
in which case all HUD regulations and requirements
regarding matching will be satisfied, pursuant to 24 CFR
§ 91:220(c}(2}. While other resources may not be able
to contribute directly toward CDBG-eligible activities,
they may be able to provide assistance to related
support programs. These leveraged funds will be
tracked and documented as part of the compliance
monitoring process.
Federal Resources
US. Department of Housing and Urban
Development:
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
HOME Investment Partnership Program
Emergency Shelter Grant
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services
U.5. Department of Education
Federal Housing Administration
Homeownership Program
Fannie Mae
Federal Emergency Management
Administration
U.S. Veterans Administration
State Resources _ __
Idaho Community Foundation Local Resources
Meiidian General Funds
Idaho Housing and Finance Association Meridian Development Corporation
Idaho Department of Education Ada County Association of Realtors
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality Ada County Housing Authority
Idaho Association of Mortgage Brokers Neighborhood Housing Services
Idaho Department of Agriculture Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
State Tax Credits Supportive Housing and Innovative Partnerships
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare: EI-Ada Community Action Partnership
Community Service Grant United Way
Family and Child Services Faith-based organizations
Public Health Services Local utility companies
Domestic Violence Grant Individual and business donors
Idaho Children's Trust Fund Civic organization donations
Idaho Office on Aging Volunteer in-kind services
Idaho Department of Justice
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SECTION V
Annual Objectives
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Section V
Annual Objectives
A. Decent Housing Strategies
Strategy No. 1 Improve access to affordable housing opportunities for Meridian residents.
• Objective 1.1: Address the need for affordable housing. by supporting a down payment
assistance program for qualifying households.
o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Affordability of Decent Housing
(DH-2)
o Allocate $42,000 for down payment assistance programs targeted to low-
moderate income households purchasing a home in Meridian.
o One Year Action Plan Outcome: 3 households
B. Suitable Living Environment Strategies
Strategy No. 2 Improve the lives of Meridian residents with special needs and residents at-risk
of homelessness.
• Objective 2.1: Support public service activities that serve the city's LMi residents.
o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Accessibility of Suitable Living
Environment (SL-1j
o Allocate $26,500 for hunger relief through the purchase and provision of food by
the local food bank.
o One Year Action Plan Outcome: 2,000 people
Objective 2.2: Invest in public facility improvements that serve persons with special
needs and low income residents, as well as public facility improvements located in the
city's LMI areas or serving LMI residents.
o HUD Specific Objective Category: Sustainability of Suitable Living Environment
(5L-3)
o Allocate $130,000 for the design and construction of a new ADA accessible
restroom facility in St" Street Park.
o One Year Action Plan Outcome: 1 public facility
C. Expanded Economic Opportunity Strategies
Strategy No. 3 Improve economic opportunities in the city's LMI areas.
• Objective 3.1: Support public service activities that provide employment training orjob
creation/retention for the city's LMI residents.
o HUD Specific Objective Category: Availability/Accessibility of Economic
Opportunity (EO-1)
o Allocate $12,000 for job training and placement for Meridian Seniors.
o One Year Action Plan Outcome: 10 Meridian seniors trained and placed in jobs.
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SECTION VI
Description of Activities
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Section VI
Description of Activities
-n PY2012, the City of Meridian will spend all non-administrative funds on activities that benefit
.low- and moderate-income persons or households. The City's PY2012 entitlement is
anticipated at $256,727.00. A description of all the planned activities for PY2012 is identified
below.
A. Description of 2012 Housing Activities
Down Payment Assistance Program
Priority: Affordable Housing
National Objective: Low Moderate Income Persons-housing activities (LMH) 570.208 (a)(3j
Outcome Category: Affordability
Outcome Measure: 3 households
The City will partner with two housing service providers to assist qualified LMI buyers to
purchase a home in Meridian. The funds allocated to Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS)--
$21,000and the Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA)--$21,000 will be used for down
payment and closing cost assistance. As identified in the City's Consolidated Plan and Analysis
of Impediments reports, many households in Meridian are interested in purchasing a home, but
cannot afford the down payment for such a purpose. This activity is intended to address this
need and broaden the homeownership opportunities for Meridian's LMl population.
B. Description of 2012 Public Service Activities
The City has allocated the maximum allowed amount of 15% for public service activities. The
allocation will be divided between two public service activities address two different priorities,
suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunity.
Hunger Relief Program
Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Services
National Objective: Low Moderate Income Clientele (LMC) 570.208(a)(2)(i)(B)
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility
Outcame Measure: 2,000 people assisted
The City will provide support to the Meridian Food Bank in the amount of $26,500 for the
purchase of food to be distributed to persons and families in need. The Food Bank continues to
experience an increase in demand due to the recession, and the provision of CDBG funding will
enable to Food Bank to purchase and supply food to those in need. The Food Bank has
relocated to a facility that is within the identified LMl area and this wi[I enable them to increase
their presence and impact on the community.
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Senior Job Training and Placement Program
Priority: Expanded Economic Opportunity, Public Services
National Objective: Low Moderate Income Clientele (LMCJ 570.208(aJ(2J(i)(BJ
Outcome Category: Availability/Accessibility
Outcome Measure: 10 Meridian Seniors trained and placed in jobs
The City will partner with a local company, Open Lines Training, to provide job training and
placement for Meridian Seniors. Project funds in the amount of $12,000 will be used to provide
job refresher/training and job placement for Meridian Seniors. The project includes working
with local businesses for job placement opportunities. The project is intended for seniors who
are residents of Meridian with a plan to coordinate with the Meridian Senior Center. Open
Lines Training has seen an increased number of seniors who are in need of employment, but
who do not have the necessary tools to seek employment or the necessary skills that employers
are looking far. Job creation/retention scored the highest out of all the desired activities on the
resident survey that was conducted as part of the Consolidated Plan process, and this activity is
intended to address this identified community priority and need.
C. Description of 2012 Public Facility Activities
Stn Street Park ADA Accessible Restroom
Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Facility
National Objective: Low-Moderate Income Persons, Area Benefit (LMAJ 570.208(aJ(1J
Outcome Category: Sustainability
Outcome Measure: Z completed public facility
Project funds will be used by the City Parks and Recreation Department for the design and
construction of an ADA Accessible Restroom Facility in $t" Street Park where there is currently
na restroom facilities. 8t" Street Park is a neighborhood park facility located directly north of
the City's identified LMI area. In 2009, the City used CDBG-R stimulus funds to create a
pathway connection across Five Mile Creek to this park. While the City Parks Department has
seen an increase in use because of this connection, the park is still underutilized because there
are no restraom facilities. As part of the pathway connection project, the City conducted a
survey, in accordance with HtJD survey methodologies, of the residents within the service area
of the park to determine the income thresholds of the residents within the service area. The
survey found that 58% of the persons within the St" Street Park service area were within LMI
thresholds. The City maintains that the area has not changed significantly since the survey was
conducted three years and will retain information on file to demonstrate the conditions ofthe
area. Park and recreation facilities scored second highest on the resident survey under the
community facilities category, and this project is intended to address this identified community
priority and need.
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D. Description of 20.2 General Program Administration, Planning, and Fair
Housing Activities
City of Meridian Community Development Department
Community Development Block Grant Program
Program Administration Costs 570.206
Planning Activities 570.205
Activities include preparing required reports and planning documents, contract administration,
grant management, citizen participation, sub-recipient monitoring, fair housing education,
environmental reviews, and the identification and development of programs to meet the needs
of the community's lower income residents. The City will budget slightly less than the allowed
20% cap of the CDBG program. The City is a{locating $46,227 {18%) for administrative
expenses.
Fair Housing Activities 570.206(c)
In accordance with the Fair Housing Action Plan developed as a result of the Analysis of
Impediments to Fair Choice Report adopted an April 17, 2012, the City will focus on the.
following activities during PY2012 to address the identified impediments:
Impediment 1 Lack of Affordable Housing.
Activities;
^ Identify existing owners of affordable housing units in Meridian.
^ Meet with affordable housing owners and help encourage them to not let contracts on
affordable units expire.
^ Meet with affordable housing task force quarterly to discuss strategies for developing
new affordable housing units in Meridian
.impediment 2 Potential resident opposition to affordable housing development.
Activities:
^ Monetarily sponsor the regional fair housing awareness campaign
Impediment 3 Limited Public transportation opportunities.
Activities:
^ Research state and federal transportation grants and determine if they could help
support public transit planning efforts in Meridian.
^ Meet monthly with the Meridian Transportation Task Force, the ACRD Capital
Improvement Citizen Advisory Committee (ACRD CICAC), the COMPASS Regional
Technical Advisory Committee {COMPASS RTAC), and Meridian's Traffic Safety Task
Force.
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Impediment 4 Lack of understanding by developers and landlords about housing accessibility
requirements.
Activities:
^ As part of a regional fair housing awareness campaign, address needs of persons with
disabilities, such as including information about reasonable accommodations and
service animals in campaign message.
^ Conduct a fair housing training in Meridian specific to landlords.
^ Conduct an internal training for Community Development staff on fair housing design
and construction guidelines.
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SECTION Vil
Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing
Underserved Needs
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Section VII
Geographic Distribution and Obstacles to Addressing
Underserved Needs
The PY2012 projects which will be financed with CDBG funds are mapped below. Only two
projects will take place at specific geographic locations. All other projects will take place
citywide, as applicable, to assist low-moderate income persons and. households.
Funding is determined upon meeting national objectives, qualifying eligible activities, and a
competitive application process. The Community Development Department hosts an annual
CDBG Workshop where past, current, and potential future sub-recipients are invited to attend
and hear about the goals and objectives for the coming program year. After the workshop,
potential sub-recipients are encouraged to apply for CDBG funding for proposed projects or
activities. All eligible applications are considered for funding within the context of the broad
goals and objectives established in the Consolidated Plan. Funding recommendations under the
2012 Program Year were made in consideration of the. goals and outcomes of the proposed
project, the need that the project addresses, how the organization plans to carry out the
project, and the degree to which the project or program addressed the priorities and objectives
defined in the Consolidated Plan.
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Obstacles to meeting underserved needs. The greatest single obstacle to meeting underserved
needs is the limited funding available to address identified needs.
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SECTION VIII
Additional Requirements
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Section VIII
Additional Requirements
A. Affordable Housing
The City will partner with Ada County Housing Authority (ACHA) and Neighborhood Housing
Services (NHS) to expand affordable housing opportunities in PY2012. The City will continue
funding homeownership assistance to eligible prospective buyers identified through the Section
8 program. This program has had great success in past program years, and will receive $42,000
for continuation in PY2012. This will allow these organizations to assist three eligible LMI
homebuyers in the upcoming program year.
The City does not plan to provide monetary assistance for rental purposes in the upcoming
program year, but will continue to facilitate discussions with area residents and service
providers.
i3. Public Housing
The City does not plan to contribute monetarily to expanding public housing in PY2012, but will
continue to encourage homeownership for eligible buyers as described above, and participate
in the regional dialogue with neighboring contmur~ities and service providers to (1) define goals
and formulate a public housing strategy, (2) identify potential funding sources to implement
that strategy, and (3) involve new/broader segments of the community that have not been
involved in such discussions in the past.
C. Homeless and Other Special Needs
In PY2012, the City's efforts to address emergency shelter and transitional housing needs of
homeless individuals and families, to prevent low-income individuals and families with children
from becoming homeless, to help homeless persons make the transition to permanent housing
and independent living, to address chronic homelessness, and to address the special needs of
non-homeless persons will occur primarily through an ongoing partnership with the Boise
City/Ada County Continuum of Care (CoC). PY2012 CDBG funds will not be invested in activities
specifically targeted to these objectives primarily because of the relatively small amount of its
formula grant. fn addition, the City is not a recipient of HC<PWA formula grants.
The City will participate in the CaC to identify ways of supporting area housing providers'
efforts to increase affordable transitional and permanent housing facilities. The Boise City/Ada
County Continuum of Care (CoC) works to provide supportive housing services to address the
reasons for a persons' homelessness, which may include mental illness, disabilities, or fleeing
from domestic violence. This CoC operates within Ada County, in which the City of Meridian is
located. As additional information is obtained regarding homelessness within Meridian, the City
will determine 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. So
while the City has not set specific numeric goals to assist special needs populations during
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Program Year 2012, it does provide support for and coordinate with an existing CoC that does
provide these supportive services. If one of the proposals the City chooses to fund under the
CDBG grant should specifically benefit a Special Needs population (s), quantifiable goals will be
established during the contracting phase.
D. Barriers to Affordable Housing
As identified in Section VI, the City completed an Analysis of impediments to Fair Housing
Choice report in Spring 2012. The report identified impediments along with objectives and
activities to address those impediments. The CDBG Administrator will conduct the identified
activities in Section VI during 2012 Program Year.
E. Other Actions
Over the course of the upcoming program year, the City will compile and disburse information
on lead-based paint hazards in order to (1) educate the public, (2) gauge the prevalence of lead
paint contamination, and (3) start to address the issue within the City. There is a wealth of
information already available from HUD, the State, neighboring communities, and various
organizations that staff will gather and make available at City Hall, on the City's website, and at
other locations throughout the community.
The City will .continue to engage in the regional dialogue with neighboring communities and
service providers to identify and address underserved needs, mainta'i'n affordable housing, and
reduce the number of families living in poverty.
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SECTION IX
Program Specific Requirements
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Section fX
Program Specific f~equirements
A. Program Income
None of the identified activities for the 2D12 Program Year are intended to generate program
income.
B. PY2O12 CDBG Activities to Benefit tMl persons
One hundred percent (100%) of non-administrative expenditures this Program Year will benefit
LMI residents and households. Affordable homeownership/down payment assistance, Senior
Job Training/Placement program, and the Meridian Food Bank will benefit the target
population on a clientele basis, and the St" Street Parl< ADA Accessible Restroom Facility will do
so on an area basis.
C. Monitoring
The City will employ a combination of formal and informal procedures to ensure the
effectiveness of the CDBG program. Each activity in the PY2012 Action Plan is unique, requiring
different steps and participation of different partners.
The CDBG administrator wilt maintain regular contact with implementing partners and HUD
staff to ensure that activities proposed in the Action Plan (1) comply with CDBG program
requirements, (2) move forward on appropriate timelines, (3) adequately forward the goals and
objectives in the Consolidated Plan, and (4} are completed successfully. As potential issues are
identified, City staff will promptly contact our CPD representative to discuss appropriate ways
to avoid and/or address any problems.
To ensure compliance with federal regulations, including those regarding the timeliness of
expenditures, the program administrator will (1) update 1D[S regularly as requests for payment
disbursement and activity reimbursement are received, (2) concurrently maintain-a
spreadsheet that tracks collective CDBG expenditures among all program years, and (3)
continue working with the Finance Department on ways to refine and improve financial
monitoring procedures.
The City will maintain detailed records to enable staff, HUD, auditors and the public to
determine the status of each funded activity, as well as the overall program.
The City will use a variety of techniques to monitor subrecipients and review for compliance.
The City recently updated its monitoring policy and procedure based on comments received
from HUD from their monitoring visit to the City in 201.0. The City will follow the new
procedure during this and subsequent program years. Expectations will be clearly outlined in
sub-recipient agreements, tailored specifically to each activity and subrecipient entity. Through
phone conversations, written correspondence, desk monitoring, and on-site monitoring visits,
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staff wili review each sub_recipient's ability to meet the program's financial, production, and
overall management requirements and make necessary determinations or take necessary
.actions to preserve program integrity.
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Appendix A--Tables
Table 3A Summary of Specific Annual Objectives
Grantee Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
-° - i
Uecent Huusin ~ with Pur ose of New or lm roved Availability/Accessibitif DH-1
Specific Objective Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent
Funds Indicators Number Number Com leted
DH N/A 2012
1.1. 2013
2014
2015
2016
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Decent Huusin with Pur• pose of New or Ln rrovcd Affordability DH-2)
DII Address the need for CDBG 2012 Households 3
2.1 affordable housing by 201.3 1
supporting a down 2014 1
payment assistance 2015 1
program for qualifying 2016 l
households. MULTI-Y EAR GOAL 7
Decent Flousin with Pur pose of New or Ln proved Sustainability (DH-3)
All N/A 2012 %
3• I 2013
2014
2015
2016
MULTI-YF.AIi GOAL
Suitable Livin ~ F.nviranmenl with Pur osr of New or Ln rived AvailabilitylAccessibility (S[r1)
SL Support public service 2012 People'Itesidents 2,000
I•~ activities that serve the 2013 2,000
city's LMl residents. 2014 2,000
2015 2,000
2016 2,000
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL 10,000
Suitable Liviu j Euviroumenl ~ti~iih Pur• Soso of New or Ln ~t•ovcd Affordability (SL-2)
SL NIA 2012 %
2.1 2013
2014 %
201 s °i°
2016
MULTI-YEAK GOAL
Suitable Living Environment -vith Purpose of New ar Improved Sustainability (SL-3)
SL Invest in public facility CDBG 2012 I'ub]ie facilities 1
3.I improvements that serve 2U 13 0 %
person with special needs 2014 1
and low income residents 2015 0
or are located in LMT 2016 1
areas. MULTI-Y EAR GOAL 3
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Eccnwmic O ~ortunify with Pur pose of Ner~• or Im roved Availability/Accessihility [[~:O-1
Specific Objective Source of Year Performance Expected Actual Percent.
Funds Indicators Number Number Com Icted
EO Support public service CDBG 2012 People/Residents 10
1.1 activities that provide 2013 0
employment training or 2014 S
-job creation/retention for 2015 5
the city's LMl residents. 2016 0 %
MULTI-YEAR GOAL 20
G.conamic O ortunity with 1'ur pose of New or Ln proved Availabilii /Accessibilit ~ O-1
~' 111~~ii'.~li~ I-i~ ~ii~ 2012 ~USnir,,~:r~,nt' II
IIT2p1~ ~iY~lii •"t°aC1lVlii ~ 2O]~i 1~7u1'7~i'~ ~ Ili': 1
in the ~~~~~~ ,~i~~~.~ ~~ a~°ea it ~~~~ 2014 0 '~
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conditions ~~ l u ~ l i 2(1 I ~ ~; 0 `%:
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[.conomic ~ orlunity with Yur use of New ur Im raved Sustainability (EO-3)
EO N/A 2012
3.1 2013
2014
2015 %
2016
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Nei hborhood Revilalizalinn (Nlt-1
PtR NIA 2012
1.1 201.3
2014
2015
201.6
MULTI-Y EAR GOAL
Other ((U-I
O N/A 2012
1.1 2013
2014 %
2015
2016
MULTI-YEAR GOAL
Other (O-2)
O N/A 2012
2.1 2013 %
2014
2015
2016
MULTI-Y EAR COAL
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i'able 3B Annual Affordable Housing Completion Goals
Grantee Name: Expected Annual Actual Annual Resources used dw•ing the period
Program Year: Number of Units
To Be Completed Number of Units
Completed
CDBG
HOME
ESG
}IOPWA
f3BNGF1C1ARl' GOALS
(Sec. 2ti Only)
Homeless households ^ ^ ^ ^
Non-homeless households ^ ^ ^ ^
Special needs households ^ ^ ^ ^
Total Sec. 2l5 ]3eneficiariesx ^ ^ ^ ^
RENTAL, f~OALS
(Sec. 215 Only)
Acquisition ~fexisting units ^
Production of new uniis ^ ^ ^
Rehabilitation of existing units ^ ^ ^ ^
Rental llssistancc ^ ^ ^
Total Sec. 215 Affordable Rental ^
HOME OWNLR GOALS
(Sec. 215 Onl}~
Acquisition of existing units
Production of new units ^ ^
Rehabilitation of existing units ^ ^
Homcbuyer Assistance 3 ® ^ ^
't'otal Sec. 215 Affordable Owner 3 ^
COA~IBINEU Rh;N'I•AL ANll
O~VNG:R COALS (Sec. 215 Onl )
Acquisition of existing units ^ ^ ^
Production of new units ^ ^ ^
Rehabilitation of existing units ^ ^ ^ ^
Rental Assistance ^ ^ ^
Ilomcbuyer Assistance 3 ^ ^
Combined Total Sec. 215 Goals''` 3 ^
OVCRALL HOl1SINC GOALS
Sec. 21S + Other Affordable Ilousin
Annual Rental Housing Goal ^ ^ ^ ^
Annual O~~-ner l lousing Goal ^ ^ ^ ^
Total Overall Housing Goal 3
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Table 3C
Jurisdiction's Name:
Priority Need:
Project Title:
Description:
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
City of Meridian, Idaho
Program Administration
PY2012 Program Administration
The City's overall CDBG program management, coordination, monitoring, reporting, and evaluation will
include the following types of assistance:
^ Coordinating Fair Housing activities with regional partners
^ Ensuring compliance with the adopted Consolidated Plan
^ Preparing program budgets, schedules and amendments
^ Evaluating program results against stated objectives
^ Monitoring program activities for progress and compliance; audit and monitoring findings
^ Preparing reports and other documents for submission to HUD
^ Developing agreements to carry out program activities
Objective Category: ^Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Citywide as applicable
HUD 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
10/1/2012 9/30/2013
Performance Indicator Annual Units
N/A N/A
Local ID Units Upon Completion
N/A
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
Funding Sources
CDBG $46,227
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $46,227
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total 46,227
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment-Public Facility
Project Title: 8~" Street Park ADA Accessible Restroom Facility
Description:
The City of Meridian Parks and Recreation Department will use the CDBG funding to design and
construct an ADA accessible restroom facility within 8t" Street Park where no restroom facilities
currently exist.
Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ®5ustainability
Location/Target Area
2235 N.W. 8`" Street, Census Tract 103.32, Block Group 2
HUD Objective Number Project ID
SL 3
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
03F 24 CFR § 570.201(c)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient LMA
Start Date Completion Date
10/1/2012 9/30/2013
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Public facility 1
Local ID Units Upon Completion
1 public facility
Funding Sources
CDBG $].30,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $1.30,000
r
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $130,000
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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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: Ci#y of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Suitable Living Environment-Public Services
Project Title: Hunger Relief, Meridian Food Bank
Description:
CDBG funding will assist the Meridian Food Bank in purchasing food and supplies related to their
primary function: providing food to individuals and families in need.
Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ®Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Meridian Food Bank, 133 W. Broadway Avenue, Census Tract 103.22, Block Group 2
HUD Objective Number Project ID
SL 1
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
05W 24 CFR § 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient LMC
Start Date Completion Date
10/1/2012 9/30/2013
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Residents 2,000
Local ID Units Upon Completion
2,000
Funding Sources
CDBG $26,500
E5G
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $26,500
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $26,500
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ The Homeless ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Affordable Housing
Project Title: Ada County Housing Authority Homeownership
Description:
The City will provide funding for the Ada County Housing Authority to provide direct homeownership
assistance to help LMI individuals/households purchase homes in Meridian. The funds will be used for
down payment and closing cost assistance.
Objective Category: ^Suitable Living Environment ®Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ®Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Citywide as applicable
HUD Objective Number Project ID
DH 2
MUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
13 24 CFR § 570.201(n)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient LMH
Start Date Completion Date
10/1/2012 9/30/2013
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Households 1
Local ID Units Upon Completion
1
Funding Sources
CDBG $2],000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $21,000
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $21,000
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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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Affordable Housing
Project Title: Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Lending, inc. Homeownership
Description:
The City will provide funding for the Neighborhood Housing Services Lending, Inc. to provide direct
homeownership assistance to help LMI individuals/households purchase Names in Meridian. The funds
will be used for down payment and closing cost assistance.
Objective Category: ^Suitable Living Environment ®Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ®Affordability ^ 5ustainability
Location/Target Area
Citywide as applicable
HUD Objective Number Project ID
DH 2
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
13 24 CFR § 570.201(n)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient LMH
Start Date Completion Date
10/1/2012 9/30/2013
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Households 2
Local iD Units Upon Completion
2
Funding Sources
CDBG $21,000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $21,000
Prior Yea r Fu nds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Tota I $21,000
The primary purpose of the project is to help:
^ The Homeiess ^ Persons with HIV/AIDS ^ Persons with Disabilities ^ Public Housing Needs
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Table 3C
Consolidated Plan Listing of Projects
Jurisdiction's Name: City of Meridian, Idaho
Priority Need: Expanded Economic Opportunity-Public Service
Project Title: Senior Job Training and Placement, Open Lines Training
Description:
The City will provide CDBG funding to Open Lines Training for the purpose of providing jab training and
placement for Meridian Seniors. The project is intended for seniors who are residents of Meridian and
how need assistance in seeking and obtaining employment.
Objective Category: ^Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ®Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ~ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ^ Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Citywide as applicable
HUD Objective Number Project ID
EO 1
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
05H 24 CFR § 570.201(e)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Subrecipient LMC
Start Date Completion Date
10/1/2012 9/30/2013
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Seniors receiving job 10
training and placement
services
Local ID Units Upon Completion
10 Meridian Seniors
trained and placed in jobs
Funding Sources
CDBG 12 000
ESG
HOME
HOPWA
Total Formula $12,000
Prior Year Funds
Assisted Housing
PHA
Other Funding
Total $12,000
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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Appendix B
CERTIFICATIONS
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan
regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing --The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means
it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate
actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain
records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan --It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements
of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended,
and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential
antidisplacementond 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 1Norkplace --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 ofmaintaining adrug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring
in the workplace;
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 paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of
employment under the grant, the employee will
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug
statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers
of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other
designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has
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designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification
number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including
termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health,
law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain adrug-free workplace through
implementation of paragraphs 1, z, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying --To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. 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 cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal,
amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. 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
3. it will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in
the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction --The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable)
and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking
funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with plan --The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA
funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
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Section 3 --It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act ofi 1968, and
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135,
._.7- may- /~
Date
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Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation --It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that
satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan --Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies
community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community
development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for
persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570)
Following aPlan --It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability
Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds --It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, ifi
certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities
which benefit low and moderate income families or aid iri 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);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during
program year(s) 2012, 2013, and 2014, (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or
three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate
income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities
that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. !twill not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted
with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against
properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged
or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements.
However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the
capital costs of public improvements {assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue
sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public
improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with
CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or
assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue
sources: In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the
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public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties
owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income} families, an assessment or charge may
be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds
if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force --It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by -aw enforcement agencies within its
jurisdiction against any individuals engaged. in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit
from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its
jurisdiction;
Compliance With 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 Fair Housing Act (42 USC
3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint --Its activities concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24
CFR Aart 35, subparts A, B, J, K and R;
Compl-~~ce with Laws --It will comp) ith applicable laws.
.~" S~ ~.
Signatur Aut orized Official Date
Title C
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APPENDIX TO CERTIFICATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING LOBBYING AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Lobbying Certification
This certification is a material representation offact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file
the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than
$100,000 for each such failure.
B. Drub-Free Workplace Certification
1. By signing and/or submitting this application or grant agreement, the grantee is providing the
certification.
2. The certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance is placed when the
agency awards the grant. If it is later determined that the grantee knowingly rendered a false
certification, or otherwise violates the requirements ofthe Drug-Free Workplace Act, HUD, in
addition to any other remedies available to the Federal Government, may take action
authorized under the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
3. Workplaces under grants, for grantees other than individuals, need not be identified on the
certification. If known, they may be identified in the grant application. If the grantee does not
identify the workplaces at the time of application, or upon award, if there is no application, the
grantee must keep the identity of the workplace(s) on file in its office and make the information
available for Federal inspection. Failure to identify all known workplaces constitutes a violation
of the grantee's drug-free workplace requirements.
4. Workplace identifications must include the actual address of buildings (or parts of buildings) or
other sites where work under the grant takes place. Categorical descriptions may be used (e.g.,
all vehicles of a mass transit authority or State highway department while in operation, State
employees in each local unemployment office, performers in concert halls or radio stations).
5. If the workplace identified to the agency changes during the performance of the grant, the
grantee shall inform the agency of the change{s), if it previously identified the workplaces in
question (see paragraph three).
6. The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work
done in connection with the specific grant:
Place of Performance (Street address, city, county, state, zip code) 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian,
Idaho 83642
Check if there are workplaces on file that are not. identified here.
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This information with regard to the drug-free workplace is required by Z4 CFR part 21.
7. Definitions of terms in the IVonprocurement 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 polo contendere) or imposition of
sentence, or both, lay anyjudicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violations of
the Federal or State criminal drug statutes;
"Criminal drug statute" means aFederal ornon-Federal criminal statute involving the
manufacture, distribution, dispensing, use, or possession of any controlled substance;
"Employee" means the employee of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of work
under a grant, including: {i) All "direct charge" employees; {ii) all "indirect charge" employees
unless their impact or involvement is insignificant to the performance of the grant; and {iii)
temporary personnel and consultants who are directly engaged in the performance of work
under the grant and who are on the grantee's payroll. This definition does not include workers
nat on the payroll of the grantee {e.g., volunteers, even if used to meet a matching requirement;
consultants or independent contractors not on the grantee's payroll; or employees of
subrecipients or subcontractors in covered workplaces).
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Appendix C
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Version 02
*1. Type of Submission: *2. Type of Application * If Revision, select appropriate letter(s)
^ Preapplication ^ New
® Application ®Continuation "Other (Specify)
^ ChangedtCorrected Application ^ Revision
3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier: *5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State: 7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
*a. Legal Name: CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
*b. EmployerlTaxpayer Identification Number (EINlTIN): *c. Organizational DUNS:
82-6000225 028 451 367
d. Address:
*Street 1: 33 E. Broadway
Street 2;
*City: Meridian
County: Ada
*State: Idaho
Province:
*Country: USA
*Zip /Postal Code 83642
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name: Division Name:
Meridian Community Development Department
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
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Prefix: *First Name: Lori
Middle Name:
*Last Name: Den Hartog
Suffix:
Title: CDBG Administrator
Organizationai Affiliation:
*Telephone Number: 208-884-5533 Fax Number: 208-888-6854
*Email: Idenhartog@meridiancity.org
OME3 Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 01/31/2009
Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
Version 02
*9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:
C. City or Township Government
Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:
Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:
'Other {Specify}
*10 Name of Federal Agency:
HUD
71. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number:
CFDA Title:
*12 Funding Opportunity Number:
14.218
*Title:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/ENTITLEMENT GRANTS
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13. Competition Identification Number:
Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project {Cities, Counties, States, etc.):
CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Investment funds to createlsustain suitable living environments, expand affordable housing opportunities, eliminate slum and blight,
and administer the CDBG program.
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16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant: 1 'b. Program/Project: 1
17. Proposed Project:
~`a. Start Date: 10/01120'12 *b. End Date: 09!3012013
18. Estimated Funding {$):
'~a. Federal 256,727.00
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
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*e. Other
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL
256,727.00
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 32372 Process?
^ a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
^ b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
® c. Program is not covered. by E. O. 12372
*2D. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal debt? (if "Yes", provide oxplanation,)
^ Yes ®No
21. ~By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements
herein are true, complete. and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances*'` and agree to comply
with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject
me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U. S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)
® **IAGREE
** The list of certifications and assurances, or an Internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or
agency specificinstructions
Authorized Representative:
Prefix: *First Name: Tammy
Middle Name:
*Last Name: De Weerd
Suffix:
"Title: Mayor
"Telephone Number: 208-888-4433 Fax Number: 208-884-8723
* Email: deweerdt@meridiancity,org
*Signature of Authorized Representati * g ?
Qate Si ned: .
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Appendix D
Public Notices
Tullz i1. '~71?
Legal Notices
t ITT- OF 1fERIDiA~
AOTICECIFPL'BLIC HE~RI~t;_~\-IIPCSLIt CC)li]IE\TPERIt]D
Rerardiug Meridian's Comtnunin- Develaytneut Iilocl: t:.raut (C URG) Pt•ogram
The C'it~• of hlendiau has beer. desteaated at; Entitlement C'onmtuttih' bti• the [.S-
Del_~u-tu:ent o; Housiu? and Crhan D?~:tlrpuirvt iHt~I.71. Tl;i: de•:tenatia» allot~•s the
Cin• toreceiv? fituds arttttalh• from HL~'s C'otmnut:ot~• Develoyn:,en' lilocl: Gravt(C'L1BCij
Pmerant. Tire Cih• auricipates drat it t~•i]] receive an a]lc~catior. of$2~6..? . on Qctoltier 1.
2ii1 ~.
ht order to receive the: funds. tfie C ih- wu:t suL•ntit to HL'D ,, Fire-Tear Consolidated
Plan and au:4twuctl?:ctieu Plan id?ntifl•ins the proiects and goals the C ttl• t3-ilI uudertal.e
to create nets job;. tv;r?as? affordable and acces.ible howin~ and re~,italt:.? 1~4eridtut
veiEl~bori,oods donna the n?xt Prosrwtlear.
ALL CITIZE\~ .ARE I~~-ITED to attend a public heariva on luesda~•.lttae 14. 2012.
at - bG P-\f . ut the ?•~feridiau Cih• Council Chawbers. 2ofendian Cih• Ha1L ~ ~ E Broads;•ar
1~t•enue. bleridi;ttt. Idaho. re~arditre the draft'U12-? J16 C'otts~~li.lated Plan and the ?Ctl'
Atwval Action Plan. Sperial~iv~•itatian is est2nderl to persons t:•ith disabilities. r?sidevts
of assisted houstvr. and 1'.4etic^ian business and yro}'erh' otll:ers }tiferdinu Cit3~ Hall is a
handicayyed acres;tole facilit~•. Individuals regnirin~ accottuu~~datiau of ph}'sical_ sieltt
or hearing iutpairnt:nts or ian~ttage ntterpretatiou please contact die Cttr- Clerl: at (?OS)
SSS-~-1;?. All etttzeus maf• retyer: the dra#1 glans ..nd protide testi.tnon}•- Copies of the
drail gluts tti•ill be arailalile Jute 1~1. 2Q12 at the i::ieridiau Cih• Hall in the Couunttvih-
De~•eloytueat D.pa.rttnrvt.
A PL•BLIC CO~I1fEVT PERIOD RILL FOLLOII' THE PL-BLIC HE_~RI\CT
FROM Jt:~E '_l1, .01? THRO[tC.H Jul t• .-I. 2U1_. Iauruts this period, all cotttntent5
should be addre.;?d to Lon Der: Harias in tl:e Cih• Cowmtutih' Oevelopwent Departnteut.
trho uta~• be covtacted6v snail: C tt}~ of `yferidtatt_ C'uu:mttmt•• Development Depariittent,
i E. Braach4•ati• Ave.. Ste 10_'. l~ieridian. iD 5y6a_': h~• phone. (?US) SR~1- ~~??: b}• fas:
(2GS) SS5-~S5 s; or b)~ e•wail ldrtthartog a tneridiancity org.
ieriie~• 1vnaS~t117iislt lave 11 avdJtnie 1S. 2012.
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Attention: Lori Den Hartog
CITY OF MERIDIAN /RETAIL
33 E BROADWAYAVE
MERIDIAN
iD 83642
' CITY OF MERIOWN
NOTICE OF ANBDLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Regardingllleridian's Com -
rnunrty Oevelopmcnt Block
Grant{CDBGj Program
ALEXIS FOWLER, being duly
sworn, deposes and says: That
she is the Principal Clerk of The
Idaho Statesman, a daily
newspaper printed and
published at Boise, Ada County,
State of Idaho, and having a
general circulation therein, and
which said newspaper has been
cnntinuouslyanduntnterruptedly
published in said Countyduring
a period of twelve consecutive
months prior to the first
publication of the notice, a copy
of which is attached hereto: that
said notice was published in The
Idaho Statesman, inconformity
with Section 60-108, Idaho
Code, as amended, for:
2 Insertions
Beginning issue of: 06!11!2012
Ending issue of: 06!18!201
tLe9als ~ rk}
STATE OF IDAHO )
.SS
COUNTY OF ADA )
On this 18 day of June in the
year of 2012 before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared
before me Alexis Fowler known
or identified to me to be the
person whose name subscribed
io the within instrument, and
being by first duty sworn,
declared that the statements
!herein are true, and
acknowledyed io me that she
executed the same.
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Notary Pu Ic for Idaho
Residing at: Boise, Idaho
My Commission expires:
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Appendix E
At the June 19, 2012 City Council meeting, ane member of the public testified in support of the Senior
Job Training Program proposed in the Program Year 2012 Action Plan.
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