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Honorable Mayor and Council Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director July 7, 2021 July 6, 2021, Planning Commission Action Planning Commission took the following action during the July 6, 2021 meeting. 1. RZON21-010: REZONE. Rezone from HC, Highway Commercial to CC, Central Commercial for Eagle Ridge Division 3 & 28.949 acres of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. North of Pier View Dr, east of Snake River Parkway, south of Pancheri Dr, west of Interstate 15. On July 6, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the rezone from HC to CC to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 2. RZON21-011: REZONE. Comprehensive Plan Amendment from lower to Higher Density and Commercial for the area around Lincoln Road, east of Woodruff Ave., and west of Hitt Road. On July 6, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 3. RZON21-012: REZONE. Rezone from HC, Highway Commercial to LC, Limited Commercial for approximately 19.84 acres in Section 9, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. North of Lincoln Road, east of N Woodruff Ave., south of N Yellowstone Hwy, west of Pinewood Dr. On July 6, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the rezone from HC to LC to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 4. PLAT21-020: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat for Southpoint Division No. 11. North of W 65th S, east of S 5th W, south of Calistoga Dr, west of S Holmes Ave. On July 6, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the final plat to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 5. PLAT21-021: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat for McNeil Business Park Division No. 2 1st Amended. North of W Sunnyside Rd, east of McNeil Dr, south of W 25th St, west of Rollandet Ave. On July 6, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the final plat to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 6. PLAT21-023: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat for Southpoint Division No. 12. North of W 65th S, east of S 5th W, south of Calistoga Dr, west of S Holmes Ave. On July 6, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend approval of the final plat to the Mayor and City Council as presented. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).  Honorable Mayor and Council Brad Cramer, Community Development Services Director July 21, 2021 July 20, 2021, Planning Commission Action Planning Commission took the following action during the July 20, 2021 meeting. 1. ANNX21-008: ANNEXATION/INITIAL ZONING. Annexation and Initial Zoning of LC for approximately 7.237 acres of SE1/4 of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. North of W 17th S, east of Grizzly Ave, south of Pancheri Dr, west of S Skyline Dr. On July 20, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the annexation and initial zoning of LC to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 2. ANNX21-010: ANNEXATION/INITIAL ZONING. Annexation and Initial Zoning of LC for approximately 37.097 acres of NW1/4 of Section 26, Township 2 North, Range 37 East. North of W Sunnyside Rd, East of Pioneer Dr, South of Interstate 15, West of Snake River Parkway. On July 20, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the annexation and initial zoning of LC to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 3. ANNX21-009: ANNEXATION/INITIAL ZONING. Annexation and Initial Zoning of R3 for approximately 27.413 acres of NW1/4 of Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. North of Energy Dr, East of N 5th W, South of W 33rd N, West of N Boulevard. On July 20, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the annexation and initial zoning of R3 with the Airport Overlay Zone to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 4. PLAT21-024: FINAL PLAT. Final Plat for Park Place Division No. 7. North of Brigham Dr, East of S 15th W, South of W 49th S, West of S 5th W. On July 20, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the final plat to the Mayor and City Council as presented. 5. CUP21-006: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. A.H. Bush Elementary School LED Digital Sign. North of W Anderson St, East of US Hwy 20, South of Science Center Drive, West of N Boulevard. On July 20, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the CUP as presented. 6. PUD21-004: PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT. PUD for Aspen Point in the NW ¼ of Section 32, Township 2 North, Range 38 East. On July 20, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development for Aspen  Point with the condition that the developer confer with the City Engineer regarding a turn lane on the west side of the property from Sunnyside to the Mayor and City Council. There was a split vote of 5 to 1 in favor. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: To receive recommendation(s) from the Planning and Zoning Commission pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act (LLUPA).  PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 7, 2021 ACTIVITY CENTER 12:00 Noon Members in Attendance: B. Combo, B. Lee, R. Nitschke, M. Hill, W. Johnson, C. White, P. Holm, R. Campbell, D. Pennock, C. Horsley, R. Buchan Members Not in Attendance: T. Hersh, R. Foote, P. Lloyd, J. Walker CALL TO ORDER – B. COMBO B. Combo called the meeting to order at 12:11 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES C. White motioned to approve the May 3rd minutes, W. Johnson seconded. All in favor. DIRECTOR’S REPORT – P. Holm  P. Holm explained some of the Department’s concerns regarding fee waivers and the need to better standardize the fee waiver criteria. One concern is that some groups who donate most of their revenue back to the Parks and Recreation Department are being charged for certain fees instead of those fees being waived. He advised that we want to avoid waiving “hard fees”, which involves the cost of crews hauling picnic tables, trash cans, staffing certain events, etc. There was board discussion on the matter and it was decided that the Parks Department will draw up a clearer policy which will be reviewed by Commissioner B. Combo.  The Parks and Recreation Department has signed a contract with TNT Lawn Services to have them mow and trim some of the right-a-ways including Hitt Rd., Sunnyside Rd., 25th St. Pancheri, Lindsay Blvd, and Skyline Dr. Their price for this service is less than what it costs the Parks Department in labor to do.  Golf revenue is up by $465,000 compared to last year at this time.  We have a new bike trail system being built by a group of volunteers just south of Gem Lake.  The Dehumidifier project for the Aquatic Center will begin in December.   We are anticipating a ribbon cutting for the Splash Pad, Dog Park, and Canal Trail Project in the next few months.  The “Community Ride”, celebrating Bike Month will be held June 7th at 6:30pm and begin at Community Park. Project Updates Canal Trail Update  The Canal Trail Project has started on Holmes Ave/17th St to 25th St. at Community Park. This final section of the project for this year will connect the trail from Garfield St. all the way to Community Park. Pinecrest Update:  The Pinecrest Irrigation Project began June 7th. The front nine holes of the golf course will be shut down while the work continues seven days a week. We will close the back nine of the golf course when they are ready to begin that section. The project is estimated to last three to four months. Splash Pad Update:  The Splash Pad Project is taking longer than expected which is frustrating. They have completed the underground work, which includes all the piping. The parking lot portion of the project will begin the week of June 14th. The Parks and Recreation Department is hoping for a July grand opening. Heritage Park Update:  HK Contractors submitted the low bid on the storm water phase of the Heritage Park Project. They will tie all the ponds together with piping, and expect to be done by mid - July.  June 7th is the pre-bid meeting on the diversion phase of the project. LWCF Update:  We continue working on a mitigation and conversion plan if South Capital Park becomes out of compliance with LWCF by purchasing and improving another parcel of property. Commissioner B. Lee is trying to identify a suitable parcel of land that would to bring us back into compliance. Commissioner Reports J. Walker – County Commissioner (absent) T. Hersh - Golf Advisory Board (absent) School Dist. 91 – Pat Lloyd (absent) School District 93 – W. Johnson  W. Johnson reported that the school district is working to move the State Tennis Tournament to the Idaho Falls location next year as we have access to indoor tennis courts, something that was badly needed this year in Boise due to terrible weather.  In 2023 the State Golf and State Baseball tournaments will be hosted here in Idaho Falls. Shade Tree Committee – M. Hill  M. Hill reported that they are still searching for a new Shade Tree Committee member. They have had a problem obtaining a quorum for committee meetings.  They have pushed back the Arbor Day Celebration to the fall so that they can have school children participate. This Arbor Day Celebration will be held at Reinhart Park. Staff and Committee reports R. Campbell – Parks Superintendent  R. Campbell reported they are hiring seasonal employees as fast as they can. Unfortunately our wages are being outcompeted by area businesses so the Parks Department is having difficulties retaining these employees.  General seasonal maintenance is ongoing.  We had an irrigation issue at Fielding Memorial which has since been resolved by an attorney. We had a canal company divert water away from the cemetery which dried up the grass. C. Horsley – Recreation Superintendent – no updates at this time Zoo Operations – D. Pennock  D. Pennock reported that they have sent out the RFQ for an architect to design the new zoo entrance which will also be the entrance for the new refurbished Funland. The money has been raised by TPZS. Adjournment at 1:19pm. Next meeting will be held July 12, 2021. Recorded by: Tracy Sessions, Clerk, Parks & Recreation Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corp. June 8, 2021 board meeting was held at the Jacob Grant conference room – 490 Park Ave at 8:30am Attendance: Jake Durtschi, Emily Fitzpatrick, Tasha Taylor, Lisa Farris, Kevin Cutler, Shanon Taylor, Steve Fischbach, Jill Hansen, Antonio Meza, Kevin Josephson, Councilman Jim Francis, and Anas Almassrahy. Staff: Catherine Smith, Juan Hernandez and Mala Lyon Minutes for May 4, 2021 were reviewed - Tasha motioned to accept the minutes. Shanon seconded and board approved Financial Report – Catherine – We will be applying to have the PPP loan forgiven. We must show that the money was all use form rent and payroll which it was. The budget is split between operations and parking to help us clearly track expenses and income. Lexis Nexus is still working with us to get addresses of people who have not paid parking tickets. There was a mix-up, and they were giving us addresses for every ticket written, but we only need those that have not paid. Each address costs us a dollar. Jake asked if we are considering the labor involved in making the list of only non-paying people? Catherine explained that she can quickly run reports now that will give us the correct needed list. We have about $25,000 out in unpaid tickets. Letter notices will go out ASAP. Insurance for the events has gone up $500. We can track what payments are made through the Park Smarter App or at the meter or in the drop box. We have over sold parking permits in the A Lot and get about $60,000 per year from permit income. Motion was made to approve the financial report by Kevin Cutler and seconded by Jill Hansen – board approved. SpringBrew was held in May and was a huge success. We ran out of beverages and had many people thank us for having the event. Krisi was our event coordinator, and we paid her $1,000. She does an amazing job. We made about $10,500 and out expenses were $6099. Civitans helped pour and it was a great kick off for the summer event season. We have been looking for a part time person to come in on weekends and monitor parking and do maintenance work. We have only had 2 apply and one was application is a clear no. The other is quite a young person, so we are going to keep looking. Without someone here on the weekends we are down from $130 to about $90 for payment at the meters. We will continue to watch that. June 15th at 10:00am we are all invited to a zoom meeting with IPS to learn more about parking meters on the street. They will explain the financial options and how other cities have made it work. The IFDDC cannot own them. We are hearing that people see our two-hour limit signs and think that once their two hour is up they have to leave downtown. Another misconception is that people think you have to have coins to pay for parking in the meters – but payment is through debit/credit card and mobile app. This will be a long education process and will have to be set up so there is no risk to the IFDDC. Many details are to be worked through and feedback and comments from all of downtown business owners to be considered. Catherine will send out the zoom link so you can participate on your own phone or computer and an invite to meet with us in the city council room or Brad Cramer’s office. The Block Face ordinance is moving forward with the City Council which will require people to move at least 500 feet from an original parking spot after the two hours. This is the equivalent of one to one and a half blocks away – one downtown block is 398 feet. There will be a second sign placed under the original two-hour limit sign explaining as clearly as possible that they may park again one block away. Parking App for the meters (demo) – You can download the parking app onto your phone and then pay for your parking using your phone rather than having to go to the meter. It will also notify you when you are almost out of time, and you can add more. It brings up a list of the meters – it doesn’t matter if you pick A lot #1 or A Lot #2 meter as it is all one lot and will register your payment. License plate numbers must be added correctly with no spaces. There is a map that shows the locations of the meters and lots. There is a QR code sticker on each meter that can be used to get to the app. We are working on getting a poster made that can be in businesses. This same app can be used in the future with on- street meters. “Labs of Downtown” will be launched in July and the first one will be installed in August. We are working with INL grant money for this project. They will be placed at the intersection and have a leash/bike lock that will secure them to a lamp pole. Main Street Community – we are learning about their Locable software which will help us connect with our newsletter and website. Business owners will be able to link into it and add info. 4th of July Parade – we will be having a downtown ‘float’ in the parade this year. We will be driving a red corvette and follow along with wagons and banners. We are hoping to convince the chamber who is looking to move the parade route next year to bring it downtown. Start at Freeman Park and come down Memorial and then cross the river to River Parkway. The other option they are looking at is 17th Street where you would stand in a parking lot to watch the parade. There was an expense of $100 to be in the parade this year, but we are hoping this will help us understand the parade and then convince them to move it downtown. Lisa – We have $11,000 left from 2017 – 2020 to be used for signs and awnings. Page Insurance has a project started but have not gotten back to us. We will be starting the new 5-year plan soon. Jim Francis – the city council met last night, and a discussion was held on the water tower. It was not a voting item. A few council members thought it should be reviewed. We are going forward with the S Capital Park location with April 2022 construction date. Meeting was adjourned at 9:19am Our next board meeting is scheduled to be held July 6, 2021. Respectfully submitted by Jill Hansen, Secretary and Mala Lyon  Idaho Falls Sister City Youth Approved Meeting Minutes This meeting was conducted using the platform Zoom June 14, 2021 Charlotte Combs Laura Combs Jackson Corbridge Jackie Sugai Kylie Eaton David Eaton Katie Eaton Lori Hawker Gabe Padron Jorge Padron Nathan Peck Kendra Peck Carly Yoshitani Noah Yoshitani Carter Thompson Jennifer Thompson New Members Carly Yoshitani and her son, Noah, are interested in joining our group. Welcome to Sister Cities!! Approval of Meeting Minutes A motion by Nathan Peck was made to approve the June 2, 2021 meeting minutes. Motion was seconded by Kylie Eaton. The minutes passed. Reminder The next Zoom meeting is scheduled for July 7th, at 7:00. Please put this on your calendar. A reminder email notice will be sent out before the Zoom meeting. Upcoming meetings to put on your calendar are July 7th (if needed )and July 19th (if needed), August 4th and 16th, September 1st and 13th, October 6th and 18th, November 3rd and 15th, and December 1st and 13th. Treasurer’s Report The balance in all accounts as of June 14th: Checking is $16,620.84, money market $3295.94, and savings $25.05. The June 14, 2021 Treasurer’s Report link is at the end of the meeting minutes. Gifts for Tokai Mura Sister City Group Cindy Ozaki ordered the blue and yellow pin with a symbol of both Idaho and Japan on them to send to the Adult and Youth Sister City groups in Tokai-Mura. She will order enough for IFSCY members who attend the 40th Anniversary Celebration. Please let Kendra know if you will be attending the 40th Anniversary Celebration as soon as possible so that she can report the number of people going to Cindy Ozaki. Field Trip Jackie Sugai sent an email to the person in charge of Minidoka Internment Camp. However as of today she has not heard anything back. She will follow up on this and report at the July 7th meeting. Volunteering at the Happyville Farm Whitney and Anna St. Michel will talk with the master gardener at the Happyville Farm. Whitney will have more information on dates and times by the July 7th meeting. Meetings at IF Public Library Kendra Peck stated that the Idaho Falls Public Library is not scheduling the meeting rooms at this time. There is no date set when the meeting rooms will open. IFSCY 40th Anniversary Celebration Nathan Peck and McKenzie McIsaac will continue to meet to put together a video as well as a presentation from the collection of pictures for the 40th Anniversary Celebration.. They have several pictures from 2015 exchange here in Idaho Falls. They are working on getting pictures from the IFSCY’s first year which was in 1984. Jorge Padron will oversee the presentation. The finished product will need to be sent to Tokai mura by July 1, 2021 in order for the presentation to be translated. Recruitment Idaho Falls Youth groups numbers have been decreasing due to members aging out. Ideas to generate student interest in IFSCY are: invite a friend to go on the Minidoka field trip, invite friends to help with service projects (raking Friendship Garden), placing a flyer at the Idaho Falls and surrounding areas public libraries, advertise on social media and make it a public page with images of Idaho Falls students’ experiences in pictures to Tokai Mura. Carter Thompson will set up a public Facebook page that will allow more people to access the group. However, maintenance of the Facebook site will continue to need to be updated on a continuous basis. A volunteer from our group will be needed.. For those who know how to do so, please contact Carter Thompson or the student body. Student Activities Several students were not able to attend tonight’s meeting. Therefore, no student activities took place. Motion to Adjourn Nathan Peck motioned to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Kylie Eaton. . Treasurer's Report 6/14/21 Topics to be Discussed at the 7/07/21 Meeting Discussion on the 40th Anniversary Celebration, Happyville Farm volunteer information, field trip to Minidoka, recruitment, Friendship Garden, and the Treasurer’s report.  WAR BONNET ROUNDUP RODEO ADVISORY COMMITTEE Monday, June 24th, 2021 Bank of Idaho 11:00 a.m. Members in Attendance: K. Jones, K. Staten, D. Marshall, , K. Searle, B. Skinner, P. Holm, C. Horsley, R. Campbell, B. Cranor, H. Pettingill, D. Sorensen Members not in Attendance: J. Newgard, T. Shay Call to Order K. Jones called the meeting to order at 11:23 Approval of Minutes B. Skinner motioned to approve the June 14, 2021 minutes. D. Marshall seconded. Director Report – P. Holm  The VIP, hospitality and general tickets are ordered and some of them are in hand. Parking passes are in hand.  We are going to purchase the Henry Golden Boys 22 caliber saddle rifle.  We need to promote and market the Wednesday night kick-off.  P. Holm talked with the Wild Horse Race Association president. Chair Report – J. Newgard (absent) Action Items Food Vendor Decision – K. Staten  K. Staten reiterated the vendor and menu options. B. Skinner motioned to use Blackhawk BBQ on Thursday, North Hi-Way Café on Friday, and Café Sabor on Saturday. K. Jones seconded. All in favor. Pay For Dancers and Drummers – K. Jones  The tribal dancers and drummers wanted a raise this year, but after further discussion about the need for consistency, B. Skinner motioned to keep their pay the same and reassess next year. D. Marshall seconded. All in favor. It was agreed that we need to have a discussion with these groups this fall and decide on a fair way they will be paid, regardless of how many years they have performed. Committee Reports Military Affairs/American Legion – B. Skinner  There was discussion on Saturday’s military night and the decision to play military music as the military personnel are in the arena. We will also have our vets stand followed by our family of active duty military personnel and vets. Hospitality/Sponsorships – K. Staten  Volunteers will be needed for hospitality. Livestock Welfare – K. Searle  The horses have been solidified for the opening act. We will try to get a male and female rider, and use the same two riders for all three nights. K. Searle will try to get backup riders in case there is an injury or something.  There was discussion on what to get our opening act riders. Commemorative buckles? Pics of them in action framed? It was decided to get the pictures taken and framed by our artist Gene Sherman.  Obtaining hay is in the works and Bart is checking on sheep. Facilities/Grounds & Security – R. Campbell  The RV power has been upgraded on the east side.  All of the arena has been painted.  The agreement for security is still being considered.  The staff is set up for hand raking the arena for barrel racing.  H. Pettingill is working on the site plan. Media/Emergency Action Plan – B. Cranor  The communication plan is worked off.  Media promotion for the rodeo begins the week of July 19 th.  He mentioned preparing future stories regarding the arena itself and the rodeo, i.e., what do we do to prepare the arena, the pens for livestock, etc.  The media will be given a VIP arena tour during the kick-off event. Youth Rodeo/Family Night – C. Horsley  The newly purchased BB guns were dropped off at Sportsman’s Warehouse to be engraved.  He has the buckles and trophies ordered.   The dunk tank has been reserved. Shoshone Bannock Tribes – T. Shay (absent/reported via e-mail)  The riders will all be the same as previous years.  He has located a large tipi to be set up during the rodeo.  He is waiting for confirmation on whether the Spring Creek singers will be returning this year. If not, has a backup.  He is getting responses back from dancers who are willing to dance for the rodeo in its entirety.  He is working on a video. He asks we use the same video from last year if he can’t get a new one. Production/Royalty – K. Jones  She asked for clarification on how to honor the Volunteer of the Year. It was agreed, that we should put something on the big screen.  There is a spot near the tractor where she’ll do the sponsor pics.  The Champs Heart spot will be on Friday.  We need to confirm the EIRMC moment.  We need a fog machine, preferably a battery operation one for the hummer.  I.E. Productions will be printing the day sheets.  Kelly Wardell is available to work the rodeo.  She advised our royalty just finished an event in Mackay. Financial Report – D. Sorensen  He asked about the coverage on the royalty who drives the Teton Toyota truck.  The tickets have been delivered to all the outlets: Vickers, Cal Ranch, KJ’s, Teton Toyota, and the Recreation Center. Adjournment B. Skinner moved to adjourn the meeting at 12:48 pm. D. Marshall seconded. Meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be July 8, 2021 Recorded by T. Sessions Department of Parks and Recreation Community Development Services - CDBG Requests Program Year (PY) 2021 Amount Recommended Activity/Project Description CDBG Applicant Requested Public Service 15% Max Allowed or $65,799.3 Idaho Legal Aid/Idaho Falls Legal Aid to victims of domestic violence. $15,000 $12,000 (3) CLUB, Inc. Crisis Supportive Case Management for homeless at $5,000 $5000 (1,3) Intervention scattered site locations. Behavioral Health Crisis Support in providing medical/treatment for $29,000 $22,000 (3,6) Center of East Idaho those suffering from substance abuse. Medical professional wages: $27,000. Eastern Idaho Community Treatment Legal aid -costs: $2,000.00. Grandparents Raising $6,000 $0 not a high Action Partners (EICAP) Grandchildren or other blood relatives. priority Idaho Falls Power Utility bill assistance for LMI clients (census $6000 $0 tracts 9707, 9711, 9712). 2020 funds not used College of East Idaho (CEI) Childcare vouchers to assist up to (8) LMI $5000 $5000 (3) anti- students with childcare 21-22 academic year. poverty need USDA Summer Food Service Assist with increased food costs for summer $5000 $5000 (3) Program/New Day Lutheran food program K-18 LMI in (3) census tracts. Trinity United Methodist Case management intake/assessment, $17,603 $9900 (3,6) Church supplies/facility cleaning, and door tender. Supplies, door Homeless Day Shelter greeter/cleaner Domestic Violence & Sexual Meal/water for children arriving at center and $5140.00 cleaning/door $5000 (3) Assault Center (DVSAG) participating in a Forensic Interview/Medical Exam through DVSAC Child Protective Srvs. Promise Ridge Emergency One full time on-site individual to ensure $13,500 $9,000 Family Shelter/Idaho Falls security of clients/shelter for (1) year. (3,6) 1 Community Food Basket Permanent signage for warehouse. (2) snow $13,117.94 $0 Not a high priority Idaho Falls (CFBIF) blowers (warehouse/patron distribution center). Slum/Blight by Area 30% Max Allowed or $131,598.6 Idaho Falls Downtown Façade Improvement Program and $1000 for $65,000 $35,000 (6,7) Development Corp. (IFDDC) graffiti/vandalism repairs. LMI or Low Moderate 70% Minimum or $247,549.4 Income City Public Works Dept. For properties in LMI neighborhoods within $125,000 $125,000 (4,1) Curb/Gutter/Sidewalk Highland Park Subdivision (Phase 3 of 5). Idaho Falls Sr. Citizen Clean and sealcoat asphalt parking lot. $14,796 $0 Community Center Not a high priority Habitat for Humanity Idaho New construction of a triplex. Provide (3) LMI $100,000 $40,000 Falls (H4HIF) Location homeownership opportunities at Elmore Ave. (1) Development Workshop, Inc. Exterior rehab to north side of building to $213,427 $78,030 Idaho Falls correct sidewalk slope and front parking area (4,3) (IFDDC) and redirect water away from the building (est. $78,387). Rehab to interior/exterior for damage caused by water and leaks (est. $135,040). 2  Conéctate Grassroots Liaison Provide single place for Public Service $64,000 $0 Idaho Falls Announcements in Idaho Falls for Spanish and Several capital funds English-speaking communities. Assist items listed are not underserved LMI in accessing reliable HUD/CDBG eligible. resources and referrals. Request is not a high Breakdown of request: $12,000/Office Space; priority. $1000/video streaming software; $3000/fuel/travel; $4800/hotel/travel; $1000/Liability ins; $5000/marketing; $8000/graphic design/video production/social media content; $10,000 professional equip; $12,000/annual event; $3000/other events/networking groups; $5000/website completion. Administration/CDBG 20% of 2021 allocation ($438,662) for salary, $87,732.4 $87,732.4 Community Development benefits, supplies, training, travel. Services/Planning Dept. Total Amount Requested + Admin $790,316.34 2021 CDBG Plan Year (PY) runs April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 2021 CDBG allocation of $438,662 expected Sept/Oct 2021 3  CDBG Program Formulas for Allocating PY2021 Funds $790,316.34 Amount of Applications by Categories $87,732.40 Administration of Program $120,360.94 Public Service activities $65,000 Slum/Blight projects $517,223.0 LMI direct projects % of Allocation ($438,662) Allowed for each Category Max allowed for Administration 20% or $87,732.40 Max allowed for Public Service 15% or $65,799.3 Max allowed for Slum/Blight 30% or $131,598.6 Minimum for LMI Direct 70% or $245,650.72 has to benefit LMI directly $438,662 - $87,732.40 (Admin) = $350,929.6 $350,929.6 X 70% = $245,650.72 is the minimum to satisfy the 70% Low Moderate Income (LMI) direct benefit $350,929.6 - $245,650.72 = $105,275.88 left for Public Service and Slum/Blight projects/activities. Options for meeting 70% LMI: Public Service may count towards LMI direct benefit due to the clients they serve if the agency recipients can provide quantifiable data on their clients served within the grant year. Examples of Public Service activities that provide direct assistance to LMI clients include: Case Management for homelessness, daycare assistance to LMI students, utility assistance to LMI renters in the three census tracts, and food bank equipment that supports LMI individuals and families. 4  Factors Considered for Recommended Activities/Projects Selection Criteria: • Meets 1 of 3 HUD National Objectives: Benefit LMI clients, Prevent/eliminate conditions of slum/blight, meet an urgent need. • Meets HUD Eligible Activity criteria. • Addresses 1 of 4 HUD Priorities: Housing Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Service. • Meets the goals of City’s 2021-2025 CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan. • Must be Council approved/Resolution for the PY2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan. • HUD has the final approval of the PY2021 CDBG Annual Action Plan. Contributing Factors for Recommendations: Monitoring of applicant’s performance and ability to spend the funds within the PY of 4-1-21 thru 3-31-22. Ability of (1) FT Grant Administrator to manage the CDBG Grant Program from cradle to grave. Meeting the needs and priorities identified in the 2021-2025 CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan. Ability to not create a Duplication of Benefit. Extra notes: Needs and recommendations that were identified in Surveys, Public Presentations, Public Input, and Participation throughout the development of the 2021-2025 CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AOI/FHC) were considered for project selection of 2021 CDBG funding. 2021-2025 CDBG Five Year Consolidated Plan - (7) Priorities Needs: 1. LMI Housing/Affordable and Accessible Housing Options. 2. Fair Housing Activities. 3. Services for Special Needs Populations. 4. Public Facility Improvements. 5. Infrastructure Improvements. 6. Job Creation. 7. Downtown Revitalization. Public Service needs to benefit services for special needs populations include LMI, disabled, and elderly. Areas of Concern Provided by WES, Inc. - Other Vacant Units (if left unoccupied) may create a “blighting effect”. 5 2021-2025 AOI/FHC - Highest needs from the recent Market Analysis: • Areas in the central City had the lowest labor market engagement, job proximity. • School proficiency was high outside the central City (lowest in CT 9712). • Highest rate of transit trips was in the south and east areas of the city. • 41.4% of Hispanic households experience housing problems. • Housing problems concentrated in City center (CTs 9711, 9712). • Disabilities are greater for those over 75 and greater for women than men. • Older houses have less accessibility features. • Lack of access to transportation for seniors or people with disabilities was a significant barrier to fair housing in the public sector. • Cost Burden for renters was high. • Top rated issues with significant impacts were: Lack of affordable single-family housing, affordable rental housing, difference in access to housing opportunities for people of various income, races, ethnicity, gender, and family status. Note - Cost Burden (especially for renters) was identified as high through ConPlan and AOI public input/participation meetings. Potential projects/activities identified in the ConPlan that support HUD Goals included: • Services and Public Facility Funding. • Choice, affordability, and access to broadband wiring and connections for LMI households in CTs 9711 and 9712. • Assistance for LMI households that are impacted by natural disasters. • Affordable housing to ten (10) low to moderate income households. • Reduce poverty levels through education, employment, and support service projects. Note - 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan ranked housing, homelessness/issues surrounding homelessness, affordable housing, and transportation as the highest needs. 6