10-1-13 Public Hearing for Final Project Selection for CDBG PY2013 Action PlanSeptember 26, 2013
STAFF REPORT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Lori Den Hartog, CDBG Administrator
CC: Caleb Hood, City of Meridian, Planning Division Manager
RE: Public Hearing on October 1, 2013 for final project selection for the Community
Development Block Grant Program Year 2013 Action Plan
1. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT OPTIONS FOR PY2O13 ACTION PLAN
On July 23, 2013 a public hearing was held for the Program Year 2013 Action Plan. During that hearing, a
public facility project proposal had not yet been specifically identified. The PY13 Action Plan stated that a
project would be selected at a future date. At this time, staff is presenting two options for consideration and
selection for use of the $142,000 in CDBG PY13 funding previously identified for a public facility project.
Project Option 1
Public Sidewall<Construction: Idaho Avenue between NW 5`h Street and Meridian Road
Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Facility
National Objective: Low-Moderate Income Persons, Area Benefit (LMA) 570.208(a)(1)
Outcome Category: Sustainability
Outcome Measure: 1 completed public facility
Project funds (approximately $141,859) will be used by the City, in partnership with the Ada County Highway
District (ACHD) for the design and construction of sidewalk on Idaho Avenue, between NW 5`h Street and
Meridian Road, where no sidewall<currently exists. Portions of Idaho Avenue west of Meridian Road have
existing sidewalk, but it is discontinuous on both sides of the roadway. The area west of Meridian Road and
south of Pine Avenue is primarily residential (zoned R-8 and R-15) and lacks adequate pedestrian facilities.
There are several pedestrian attractors within this localized area including the Meridian Food Bank, Meridian
Elementary School, Meridian Head Start, the Meridian Boys and Girls Club, and Meridian City Hall. By
constructing sidewall<on Idaho Avenue, an important pedestrian connection will be made to the services and
businesses in this area. Because this sidewalk project is not currently funded or projected to be funded,
through either ACHD's Community Programs or the City's funding mechanisms, ACRD has stated a willingness
to partner with the City of Meridian on this project. The City would manage the design, bid and construction
process for the project. ACHD would not be asub-recipient of the CDBG funding, but ACHD supports the City
Community Development Department . 33 E. Broadway Avenue, Meridian, ID 83642
Phone 208-884-5533 Fax 208-888-6854. www.meridiancity.org
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moving forward with this project. Sidewalk Improvements scored highest on the resident survey under the
Infrastructure category, and this project is intended to address part of this identified community priority and
need.
The sidewalk will be constructed within the 80-feet of existing public right-of-way. The project will not
include pavement widening or the construction of curb and gutter along the length of Idaho Avenue.
Specific Location of Sidewalk Construction
• North side of Idaho Avenue, west of NW 4`h Street, approximately 427-feet to connect to existing
sidewalk on the north side of Idaho Avenue.
• South side of Idaho Avenue, west of NW 4`h Street, approximately 340-feet to connect to existing
sidewalk on the south side of Idaho Avenue.
• North side of Idaho Avenue, from NW 4`h Street to the mid-block between NW 3~d and NW 2"" Street,
approximately 460-feet.
• South side of Idaho Avenue, from Meridian Road to the mid-block between Meridian Road and NW 1~`
Street, approximately 160-feet.
• Install Pedestrian ramps at all four corners of the intersection of Idaho Avenue and NW 4`h Street and
the intersection of Idaho Avenue and NW 3'd Street.
• If funds are available, construct pedestrian ramps at the intersections of Idaho Avenue with NW 2"a
Street NW 1s` Street as needed.
Proiect Option 2
Street Light Installation: Various Locations
Priority: Suitable Living Environment, Public Facility
National Objective: Low-Moderate Income Persons, Area Benefit (LMA) 570.208(a)(1)
Outcome Category: Sustainability
Outcome Measure: 9 Street Lights
Project funds (approximately $53,000) will be used by the City Public Works Department for the installation of
street lights at the locations listed below:
1. Intersection of NW 14`h and W Maple Ave
2. Curve where W Maple Ave meets NW 13`" Ave
3. North end of NW 15`h Ave
4. Cul-de-sac on NW 14`" Place
5. Intersection of NW 14"' and W Piedmont Ct
6. Intersection of NW 11`h St. and W Clarinda St.
7. Sharp curve on W Clarinda St.
8. Intersection of NW 7"' St. and Broadway Ave
9. Corner/cul-de-sacon W BroadwayAve
The intersections and locations identified above currently are without lighting. Streetlights at intersections
have been shown to reduce crash risk, especially for pedestrian vehicle collisions. The City does not currently
have funds to retrofit existing residential neighborhoods with the necessary street lights. While the City does
have funding to install some street lights each year, it is limited and focused on areas specific to improving
pedestrian safety near schools. None of the above locations meet those criteria. Street lights scored second
highest on the resident survey under the Infrastructure category, and this project is intended to address part
of this identified community priority and need.
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2. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends selection of Project One, Idaho Avenue Sidewalk, as a primary project, and selection of
Project Two, Streetlights, as an alternative project if any of the other projects for PY2013 come in under
budget or do not proceed as planned.
3. PROCESS INFORMATION
A public hearing notice was published on August 16, 2013 in the Valley Times newspaper and the Idaho
Statesman notifying the public of the hearing on October 1, 2013.
4. EXHIBITS
TABLE 3C PY2O13 IDAHO AVENUE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
MAPS OF IDAHO AVENUE
PHOTOS OF IDAHO AVENUE
TABLE 3C PY2013 STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION
MAP OF STREET LIGHT LOCATIONS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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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: Sidewalk Construction on Idaho Avenue
Description: Construct approximately 1,300 lineal feet of sidewalk on the north and south
sides of Idaho Avenue between NW 5`h Street and Meridian Road
The City of Meridian will use the CDBG funding to design and construct sidewalk on Idaho Avenue between NW
5th Street and NW 2"d Street where no sidewalk currently exists.
Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ®Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Idaho Avenue between NW 5`h Street and NW 2"d Street, Census Tract 103.22, Block Group 2
HUD Objective Number Project ID
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HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
03L 24 CFR § 570.201(c)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement LMA
Start Date Completion Date
1/1/2014 9/30/2014
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Public facility 1
Local ID Units Upon Completion
1 public facility
Funding Sources
CDBG 141 859
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Total Formula 141 859
Prior Year Funds
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Total 141 859
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:
Priority Need:
Project Title:
Description:
City of Meridian, Idaho
Suitable Living Environment-Public Facility
Installation of Street Lights
Install Street Lights at 8 locations with the LMI Area
The City of Meridian Public Worl<s Department will use the CDBG funding to design and install Street lights at
various locations within the LMI Area that are in need.
Objective Category: ®Suitable Living Environment ^Decent Housing ^ Economic Opportunity
Outcome Category: ^ Availability/Accessibility ^ Affordability ®Sustainability
Location/Target Area
Various Locations within LMI Area
HUD Objective Number Project ID
SL 3
HUD Matrix Code CDBG Citation
031< 24 CFR § 570.201(c)
Type of Recipient CDBG National Objective
Entitlement LMA
Start Date Completion Date
1/1/2014 9/30/2014
Performance Indicator Annual Units
Street lights 8
Local ID Units Upon Completion
8 new street lights
Funding Sources
CDBG 53 000
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Total Formula 53 000
Prior Year Funds
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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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Lori Den Hartog, CDBG Administrator
City of Meridian
Community Development Department
33 E. Broadway Avenue, Suite 102
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Dear Ms. Den Hartog,
Sara M. Baker, President
John S. Franden, Vite President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Commissioner
Jlm D. Hansen, Commissioner
September 18, 2013
The Ada County Highway District (ACRD) staff has campleted a preliminary review of a project
proposal to utilize City of Meridian Community Development Block Grant funds to construct sidewalk
in Meridian's Law to Moderate Income Area. ACRD staffhas assessed the need within the area based
on a site inspection and a review of the recently campleted Meridian Downtown Neighborhood
Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (October 24, 2012). Constructing sidewalk on Idaho Street between NW S`h
Street and Meridian Road would be a good investment of funds at this time. There maybe opportunities
for future partnerships with the City of Meridian for sidewalk construction in the Downtown residential
area and we look forward to exploring these opportunities with you.
The Meridian Downtown Neighborhood Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (the Plan) analyzed pedestrian and
bicycle attractors, barriers, and issues identified by citizens who walk and bike in the area. Public
involvement was a key component to the development of the Plan. The Plan identified that the
pedestrian network within the Downtown Meridian area lacked complete or properly connected
pedestrian improvements. Idaho Street, west of Meridian Road is a prime example of an incomplete
network. Some blocks of Idaho Street have existing sidewalk on one side of the roadway, while other
sections of Idaho Street have no sidewalk on either side of the roadway. Idaho Street serves a primarily
residential area that connects to many of the downtown Meridian pedestrian attractors.
ACND programs and prioritizes projects according to need and the availability of funding. For local
streets in developed neighborhoods, like Idaho Street, the only opportunity for funding is through the
Community Programs section of the Integrated Five Year Work Program. ACRD must balance the use
of its limited funding amongst all the cities and the county that it serves. At this time, ACRD has no
funding available or planned to construct the needed sidewalk on Idaho Street.
ACRD commonly looks for ways tv partner with cities to find creative solutions to address community
needs. While ACRD does not wish to be asub-recipient of CDBG funding, ACND staff believe that
there is a viable opportunity for a partnership with the City of Meridian to complete this particular
sidewalk construction project. ACRD is willing to bring before its Commission an agreement with the
City of Meridian specific to this project whereby ACRD would provide review of the design work for
the project and perform the final construction inspection, and the City of Meridian would manage the
design, bid and construction process, including the necessary environmental reviews and other
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID ^ 83714 ^ PH 208 387-6100 • FX 345-1650 • w-vtvathdrdaho.org
requirements specific to the use of CDBG funds, and perform construction engineering and inspection
for compliance. Ultimately, regardless of who manages the funds and construction process, the
sidewalk will be a public sidewalk for the benefit of the people who live in the Downtown Meridian
area.
Sincerely,
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Sa rina C. Anderson
Manager, Planning and Programming Department
Information about the Ada County Highway District
• Established in 1972 as an independent government entity, the Ada County Highway District
(ACRD) is responsible for all short-range planning, conshvction, maintenance, operations,
rehabilitation and improvements to Ada County's urban streets, rural roadways (excluding state
highways) and bridges. Geographically, the Districts jurisdiction includes Boise, Eagle, Garden City,
Kuna, Meridian, Star and the unincorporated areas of Ada County; it is the only consolidated
countywide highway district in the State of Idaho.
• The District maintains and operates approximately 2,100 miles of roads and streets in Ada County,
with an estimated value of three billion dollars. This infrastructure includes facilities that range from
multi-lane, arterial streets with a computerized signal system, to narrow, farm-to-market roadways.
• Five Commissioners govern the District. Together, they are responsible for guiding the planning,
development and implementation of transportation facilities throughout the county. Elections are
held every two years on a rotating basis, and each Commissioner represents a separate sub-district.
• $ecause strong public involvement is crucial to the transportation planning process, the
Commissioners and staff regularly host and attend meetings and public hearings to gather feedback
from concerned citizens. The Commissioners also hold regular public meetings at the Districts
headquarters, and participate in joint meetings with municipal and county officials.
• An appointed Director, who serves as chief administrator, manages the District on aday-to-day
basis. The Director is responsible for managing three divisions: Planning and Projects, Engineering,
and Maintenance Operations, which combined, total over 300 employees.