Document Moscow_doc_7eed150609

 IDAHO COMMERCE April 29, 2013 The Honorable Nancy Chaney Mayor, City of Moscow PO Box 9203 Moscow, ID 83843 Re: Closeout -1912 Building- Senior Center Project I CDBG-1 0-11-06-SR Dear Mayor Chaney: C.L. "Butch" Otter, Governor Jeffery Sayer, Director Congratulations on the successful completion of your city's 2010 Idaho Community Development Block Grant. The city has met its ICDBG contractual requirements. Please retain the enclosed closeout document in your project file for a period of four years commencing from the date the closeout documents were executed by the Idaho Department of Commerce. The city will still be required to submit a final audit to the Idaho Department of Commerce according to our closeout agreement. Upon approval of this audit, the grant will be officially closed out. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Tenne, Community Development Specialist, at [PHONE REDACTED], ext. 2111. erely, 2n_L., Community Development Manager DJP/go Enclosure cc: Alisa Stone, City of Moscow zorW ·os 700 W State Street, Boise, Idaho 83702 - [PHONE REDACTED] or [PHONE REDACTED] - commerce.idaho.gov ---PAGE BREAK--- Closeout Agreement This Agreement made by and between Idaho Department of Commerce (IDC) and the City of Moscow. In reliance upon, and in consideration of mutual representations, IDC and the Grantee agree to close project number ICDBG-10-II-06-SR without a final grant audit. Since costs have been incurred subsequent to the audit report performed by Presnell Gage, PLLC for the period of October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013, the Grantee agrees to remit to final audit for Fiscal Year ending 2013. Further, it is agreed the amount of any costs that are disallowed by the final audit will be remitted to Idaho Department of Commerce. Idaho Department of Commerce Dennis Porter Manager I DatJ City of Moscow Grantee Nancy Chaney Typed Name Mayor Title © om w MAR 0 4 2013 w By ---PAGE BREAK--- Final Performance Report Grantee City of Moscow Contract Number ICDBG--10-11-06-SR Project Type: PF ED SR/CC Other National Objective: LMI _ Slum & Blight IM Threat _ Prepared By: Alisa Stone, Grants Manager Project Activities Date February 10, 2013 Provide a detailed narrative paragraph (at least 1/3 page) for the completed activities. The narrative should include specific activities accomplished, dates, how they were accomplished and who was involved. • Professional Services (Grant Administration, Design Professional) Grant Administration - The City of Moscow (City) employs a full-time Grants Manager, Alisa Stone, who is an Idaho Department of Commerce (IDC) certified grant administrator who administered the project as an in-kind contribution to the project. Design Professional - In 2008 the City contracted with a local non-profit, Heart of the Arts, Inc., (HAl) to manage and operate the 1912 Center. As part of their in-kind cash contribution they contracted with the Design West Architects to design and manage the construction of this project. The design was completed prior to the City receiving an ICDBG award for the project. Design West has been the architect of record for the 1912 Center since renovations began in 1998. They have donated a great deal of architectural design time and construction management to all phases of improvements to the 1912 Center. • Construction and Kitchen Appliance Upgrade Construction - The first bidding of this project came in extremely high and greatly exceeded the total project budget. The project was then split into two phases and bid separate which enabled the City and HAl to complete the project with .additional funds raised by HAl through a capital fundraising campaign. The construction work on this project was then completed in two phases with separate procurements for each phase. Phase I - Construction - Phase I consisted of a retaining wall, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and railing and the low bid of $83,989.27 was within budget. A notice to proceed was issued to KACI General Contractors on November 22, 2010 with a substantial completion date of May 15, 2011. ---PAGE BREAK--- Phase II - Construction - Phase II included expansion of the parking lot consisting of retaining walls, sidewalk, railing, and paving in order to provide an ADA accessible entrance to the southwest side of the Center and the low bid of $197,703 was also within the project budget. A notice to proceed was issued to Quality Contractors on April 18, 2012 with a final completion date of July 27, 2012. Kitchen Appliance Upgrade - Throughout the project the HAl was able to purchase several new appliances, install fire and electrical safety upgrades, and update the commercial kitchen located in the Center that is mainly used as the senior citizen meal site. HAl purchased a new commercial freezer, oven and stove with new upgrades for electrical service, cleaning of the hood and installation of access panels; updating of fire suppression system and hood shut-off. The cost of these purchases and upgrades totaled $19,705. The project was funded in part by $10,110 in grants and donations from the A vista Foundation grant, Northern Region Greatest Need Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation, funding from the Friendly Neighbors Senior Center, Inc., and energy rebates. HAl provided the remaining funding of $9,595 to complete the kitchen remodel. • Environmental Review The Environmental Review Record with a "Finding of Exemption" was submitted to IOC on July 6, 2010, determining the level of environmental review to be a Categorical Exclusion 58.35(a) No Compliance Triggered on Statutory Checklist requiring "No Public Notice/No RROF." On July 15, 2012, IDC concurred the finding that the activities described in the record to meet the definitions of 24 CFR Section 58.34a. 12., Exempt Activities, with four identified mitigation measures to be implemented. • Citizen Participation The 1912 Center has always been a citizen-based project. The building was purchased from the Moscow School District with funds donated by private citizens. Public participation has been included in all phases of redevelopment of this historical building. Private donations and grants have funded a majority of the Phase I, II, and the West Wing remodel projects. Community involvement is what has made this project such a success. In 2004 the Mayor and City Council appointed a 1912 Use Committee comprised of 15 citizens and stakeholders. The Use Committee sponsored a series of Town Hall meetings to gain community input on topics regarding the current and future uses of the facility. A 1912 Center Survey, Public Town Hall meetings and focus group sessions each demonstrated a strong citizen support (69%) for the development of the facility as a community center that would serve a variety of community-oriented uses to include continuation of the senior meal program and the use of "Friendship Hall" as the designated senior gathering place. A notice was published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on February 21 and 27, 2010 informing the public of the City's intent to submit a grant request to IDC. The public hearing was held on March 1, 2010, in the Council Chambers of the City Hall giving citizens the opportunity to review the current project and comment on the grant application. ---PAGE BREAK--- This hearing was in compliance with the City of Moscow's "Citizen Participation Plan" that was originally adopted in November 1988, and re-adopted with an updated policy in November 3, 2003. A second notice was published in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News on May 16 and 19, 2012, announcing a public hearing on the "Status of Funded Activities" for the ICDBG for the 1912 Center. The public hearing was held on May 22, 2012, in the Fiske Room of the 1912 Center. The public hearing covered the current status of the construction project, accomplishments to date, remaining work to be completed, budget, project beneficiaries, and HAl update on the kitchen appliance upgrade portion of the project. • Section 3 Not applicable as this ICDBG is less than $200,000. • Acquisition Not applicable to this project. • Civil Rights The City's Personnel Policies includes an Equal Employment Opportunity statement, a Code of Employee/Employer Relations, a Sexual Harassment Policy, and a Grievance Procedure. The Title VI Coordinator is the Human Resource Director and the City Attorney manages the EEO complaints and log of complaints; however, the City has not had any complaints in the last 20 years. The City has bulletin boards in each building and at City Hall with the following postings: Equal Opportunity is the Law, Idaho Law Prohibits Discrimination in the Workplace, Worker Compensation Benefits, Idaho Minimum Wage Law, Unemployment Insurance Benefits, OSHA Job Safety and Health, Family and Medical Leave, Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law, and Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City follows the "Idaho Local Government Public Works Contracting and Procurement" Guidelines as well as the Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 28 under the Uniform Local Government Procurement Law and Government Purchasing of Political Subdivisions. The City notifies the Idaho Transportation Department, DBE Support Services, of all bidding and procurement opportunities offered by the City. They in tum post and notify registered DBE/WBE/MBE's of the opportunity. The City completes and submits the State and Local Government Information (EE0-4) on an annual basis. The City requests all job applicants to fill out a "Confidential Voluntary Self-Identification" form requesting information regarding Gender and Race/Ethnicity and ---PAGE BREAK--- a Veteran's Preference form. The City then tracks and compiles the data for each advertised open position. • Fair Housing Annually the City renews its commitment to Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. The City annually renews its Fair and Affordable Housing Proclamation in April and updated and republished Resolution No. 2012-16 to encourage equal opportunity in housing for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender or national origin; providing the Resolution be effective upon its passage, approval, and publication according to law on December 8, 2012. The City has appointed Mike Ray, Planner II, as the Fair Housing Resource Staff Liaison. The City established a "Fair and Affordable Housing Commission" in 2000 to assist with fair housing measures in Moscow. The Mission of the Fair and Affordable Housing Commission is to research, analyze and recommend to the Mayor and Council ways in which the City may further fair housing practices and affordable housing practices. The powers and duties of the Fair and Affordable Housing Commission include: º Suggest to Council various ways in which the City may further fair housing practices and affordable housing practices. º Suggest ways to inform public housing industry providers, real estate owners, developers, building contractors, and housing advocates of their respective responsibilities and rights under the federal housing law and related amendments, and any applicable state or local laws or ordinances. º Review the City Code Analysis and Impediments to Fair Housing and Action Plan on an annual basis and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council and the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative for amendments or changes to the Plan as it deems necessary. º Review the City's efforts to promote affordable housing and make recommendations to the Mayor, Council, and the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative to promote affordable housing practices. º Consult with the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative on fair housing planning objectives and communications, and assist the Council and the City's Fair Housing Resource Representative in coordination and execution of the City's Fair Housing Action Plan. º Keep abreast of Federal and State law affecting fair housing and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council of necessary changes in the Moscow Fair and Affordable Housing Ordinance to keep the ordinance in conformity with Federal and State law. ---PAGE BREAK--- º Recommend acceptance of Federal, State, or other assistance in formulating or carrying out programs to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices, and to cooperate with Federal, State and local agencies in carrying out such programs. The City also displays "Fair Housing" posters on public bulletin boards in City buildings. • ADA/504 On June 15, 1992, the City Council approved Resolution 92-10 Adopting a Policy of Non­ Discrimination on the Basis of Disability and also adopted a Section 504 Grievance Procedure for the prompt and equitable resolution of compliants arising from any alleged action which violates Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1978 and 1986. This Procedure also named an ADA Coordinator and defined the steps in filing a written grievance or complaint based on discrimination under the Act. On October 12, 2010, the City received a letter from the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, stating the City had met all requirements under a ADA Compliance review under the Project Civic Access review. The City has continued to remain in compliance making City services available to all those needing access. The City has been working closely with the Federal Transit Administration and the Idaho Depatment of Transportation over the past five years and have prepared and adopted a Title VI Management Plan, a Limited Englished Proficiency Plan, and a Disadvanted Business Enterprise Program with a Triennial Goal. The City is currently in the process of appointing a new ADA Coordinator and preparing an ADA Transition Plan for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right of Way, adopting a new Grievance Policy and Procedure and a new Request for Reasonable Accommodation/Complaint or Grievance Form, and performing a self-evaluation of pedestrian facilities inside the public right-of-way for bus stops, curb ramps, sidewalks, pathways, and signalized intersections. The City is also going to have a new web page go live by May 1, 2013, making all documents listed above available for public review and comments prior to final adoption by the City Council. Lastly, the City is also in the process of preparing an official Public Participation Plan and an Environmental Justice Plan. In the fall of 2013, the City will begin drafting an updated ADA Transition Plan for Programs and Services, and Facilities. Project Benefits A. Construction Scope of Work 1. Contractual (Provide Construction Scope of Work, see "Attachment A" of grant contract)- Construction of additional parking spaces, retaining walls, sidewalks, and other ADA accessibility improvements to the 1912 Center which houses the senior center. ---PAGE BREAK--- 2. Actual (Were all components of the construction scope of work completed? If not, identify components not completed and explain why.) All items listed in the original scope of work and budgets have been constructed, installed and completed by the City and HAL 3. Numerical (Complete the following grid.) Add additional activities if not listed below Distribution/Collection Lines Fire Hydrants Water Meters La2oons Lift Stations Water Storage Tank LMIHookups Street Sidewalk Utilities (Power) Housing Units Fire Station!Engine Senior/Community Center Parking Facilities Health Facilities ADA Improvements Other Other B. National Objectives Final Performance Report Numerical Accomplishments: Actual Accomplished (Linear feet, Square feet, Size or Numbers) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A fNJA N/A 305 LFT Public Sidewalk including New Section at Top of Stairs and 240 LFT of 1912 Center Interior Sidewalk to the Entrance 310 LFT 2 Inch Electrical Conduit and 420 LFT of Fiber Optic Cable for Internet Services N/A T/A All accomplishments listed are for the benefit of the Senior Center 15 Additional Parking Spaces tN!A U New Pedestrian Ramps at the Comer of Second and Adams Streets; 145 LFT New Pedestrian Aisle Striping from the Interior Walks to the Street Right of Way Walks; 1 New ADA Van Accessible Parking Space on the West Side of the Building; ADA Access Added to West Side ofBuilding 205 Stair Steps from the Sidewalk on Adams Street to the 1912 Center 2,100 SF Retaining Wall, 330 LFT Pedestrian Guard Rail; and 120 LFT of Pedestrian Hand Rail l. Proposed National Objective (Provide proposed national objective, see "Attachment A" of grant contract.) Benefit Limited Clientele- Senior Center 2. Actual (Select actual national objective met and include numerical value.) X LMI Limited Clientele # Population to Benefit: 62 years and over 1,917 ---PAGE BREAK--- Final Performance Report Complete & #6 for Job Creation Projects Only- Not applicable to this project. C. Attach the Community Profile. See website lang=en D. Project Schedule Identify the contract date the activity was to have been completed then identify the actual date the activity was completed. Activity Contract Date Actual Date* Grant Administrator Procured Completed NIA Desian Professional Procured Completed rN!A Environmental Completed June 2010 uly 2010 Bid Opening July 2010 Phase I- September 2010 Phase II- March 2012 Construction Started [August 201 0 Phase I- November 2010 Phase II- April 2012 Construction Substantial November 2010 Phase I- July 2011 Completion Phase II- July 2012 Fair Housing Assessment Plan October 2010 October 2012 504 Transition Plan October 2010 October 2010 Pro.iect Completion November 2010 November 2012 Final Closeout Februar_y 2011 March 2013 Final Audit December 2012 April 2014 *If actual dates vary from the contract dates, explain the difference. The originally designed project was bid in September 2010; however, bids came in $75,000 over the anticipated project budget. In order to complete the project as designed; the construction was then split into two phases. This allowed HAl to run a capital campaign to accumulate enough donations to complete the project. Phase I was bid in September 2010 and completed in July 2011. Phase II was bid in March 2012 and completed in October 2012. HAl was able to accumulate a sizable capital injection and the City of Moscow also contributed additional funding in order to complete the project. CERTIFICATION: I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the information contained in this report is true and correct and accurately reflects the accomplishments of the grant project. Date ---PAGE BREAK--- Final Financial Report Grantee: City of Moscow Contract Number: ICDBG-10-II-06-SR ICDBG Award Amount $143,066 Prepared By: Alisa Stone, Grants Manager Date: 2/10113 I. Matching Funds A. Match Expenditure - In the table below, please list those matching funds identified in the grantee's ICDBG contract or latest contract amendment. Source of Funds Amount Pledged Actual S_pent Difference USDA-RD Grant EDA Grant Other Fed Grant DEQ Grant lTD Grant Dept Water Res Grant Other State Grant Foundation Grant Bond/Loans Local Cash-City of Moscow $20,000 $ 47,259 $ 27,259 Local In-Kind - City $19,000 V 19,000 0 Volunteer Donations & Grants - HAl R 10,110 $ 10,110 Other - HAl - Cash $36,700 $133,102 $ 96,402 Other- HAl- In-Kind $ 2,000 l 2,000 S Other Total V77,700 $211,471 V133,771 B. Match Expenditure Differences - If applicable, list by item those matching sources not fully spent and explain why the funds were not fully expended. All matching funds were expended. C. Volunteer/In-Kind/Force Account- If applicable, describe the processes used to track and value the labor used. Not applicable to this project. II. Financial Services - Please list the name, address and phone numbers for the following: Name Address Phone Number Auditor Presnell Gage 609 S. Washington, Ste. (208) 882-2211 202, Moscow ID 83843 Bank Wells Fargo 221 S. Main, Moscow, ID (208) 883-5630 83843 ---PAGE BREAK--- III. Final Payment Request Step One Attach Disbursement Report Form and Final Progress Report form. Step Two Fill out the standard ICDBG Request for Funds form and in the request number box write FINAL and attach it to this report. Step Three If the grantee plans to close the grant with unexpended grant funds, please type the amount to be returned in Section V of this report. IV. Certification of Recipient and Special Conditions It is hereby certified that all activities undertaken by the Recipient with funds provided under the contract agreement number ICDBG-10-II-06-SR have, to the best of my knowledge, been carried out in accordance with the contract; that proper provision has been made by the Recipient for the payment of all unpaid costs and any unsettled third-party claims; that Idaho Department of Commerce is under no obligation to make any further payment to the Recipient under the contract in excess of the amount identified in "Final Request for Funds" dated March 4, 2013, hereof; and that every statement and amount set forth in this document is true and correct as of this date. Special Conditions: Nancy Chaney, Mayor Typed Name and Title of ChiefElected Official V. Idaho Department of Commerce March 4 2013 Date This Certificate of Completion is hereby approved; therefore, I authorize cancellation of the b unutilized contract commitment and related funds reservation and obligation of f 0· oo Si Date I I Dennis Porter, Manager ---PAGE BREAK--- DISBURSEMENT REPORT Request for Funds this Period: Paid to date: $ 143,066 Request for Funds previous Period: $ R t¹ F d #4 FINAL eques or un s Date Received Date Deposited Date Disbursed Check# Amount To Whom 01/13/11 * 59404 17,211.80 KACI 03/10/11 * 59999 33,072.24 KACI 04/07111 04111/11 01/13111 & 124601576 (30,284.00) City of Moscow 03/10/11 From IDOC 05/05/11 * 60576 17,034.80 KACI 06/16/11 * 60998 17,642.06 KACI 08/16/11 * 61660 4,471.62 KACI 08/29111 08/29/11 05/05, 06116, 124921536 (39,148.00) City of Moscow 8/16/11 FromiDOC 04/26/2012 * 64260 11,936.75 Quality Contractors, LLC 06/14/2012* 64743 31,264.23 Quality Contractors, LLC 07/05/2012* 65004 67,646.84 Quality Contractors, LLC 07/24/12 07/24/12 07/05/12 452133 (13,313 .82) City of Moscow From HAl 09/24/12 09/24/12 04/26, 06/14 125640220 (69,952.00) City of Moscow 07/05 2012 From IDOC *Funds were disbursed to contractor (KACI & Quality) pnor to receiving payment from Department of Commerce. See attached copies of checks. ---PAGE BREAK--- ICDBG PROGRESS REPORT Grantee: City of Moscow I TaxiD No.: 82-6000227 I Report No.: 4 FINAL Date: 2/11113 Date ofiDC Contract: 7/15/2010 Grant No.: ICDBG-1 0-11-06-SR Report Period From: Report Period To: Telephone: [PHONE REDACTED] 9/15/12 2/28/13 Grant Amount: $143,066 Project Match Expended to Date: Percentage Construction Complete: $211,471 (City & HAl Combined) Second Public Hearing: G)N (Circle One) Date of Second Public Hearing: 5/23/12 PROJECT START UP ¹ 1;j Cl § 0. 8 0 u Environmental Request for Release of Funds and Certification: 0 - \0 Bid Documents and Bid Review Certification: N - N Procurement for Admin Contract Reviewed N/A 100% Published Notice Submitted: Minutes Submitted: List of Attendees Submitted: "0 C .0 a u oCl Cl B 0 - - B c 0 0 u 0 D-E fr <-:St:G N/A 13 Q 0 - G » º 0 0 0.5 ň E .9 0 .3 tl u cr < 0 0 -  Phase II Construction N - 00 N City of Moscow is and Approved: Administering project & Alisa Admin Contract Reviewed and Approved: NIA Stone is certified G/ A through ICDBG. Heart of the Arts Procurement for Eng/ Arch Contract Reviewed N/A (HAl) is funding through A&E and Approved: fees NIA " " Eng/ Arch Contract Reviewed and Approved: Date *Acquisition (voluntary or eminent domain): submitted to Date of Purchase/Transfer of Title/Right-of-Way or Easement: NIA IDC: N/A Relocation (business or resident): 0 0 0 *If the project includes acquisition, it must be momtored. Ongoing progress report schedule for activities must be established individually between grant administrator and IDC Project Manager. ---PAGE BREAK--- FAIR HOUSING PROGRESS 0 . 0 C ] QJ • • 0. ooU 8 oO . - 0 u O B Designate Fair Housing Resource Person: 00 0 0 - Fair Housing Review Committee (populations 0 0 0 5000+): - 00 - 01 - 0 Fair Housing Resolution Published: 0 - 0 - A C'l Fair Housing Plan! Analysis of Impediments tr) 0 (populations 5000+): 0 - Fair Housing Outreach Plan Activities 0 - 0 (population 5000-): - - - Grantee Fair Housing Poster Posted and N/A Distributed: SECTION 504 PROGRESS 0 . P 0 § ·a .0 • • 0. ooU 8 oO 0 Ň- u O B Designate Name of Responsible Employee: 00 0 0 - B - c 0 0 Jj 8 1: 0 tl.E fr Yes Yes N/A B - c 0 0 µ ]e1: 0 tl.E fr Yes -g - c c 0 A> re r11Ges 2 of 3 Moscow city, Idaho Estimate Margin of Error Percent 22.747 728 22,747 21,389 302 114 0 0 0 0 718 135 182 12 90 137 0 162 21 0 0 12 9 203 728 79 327 142 12 23,475 - - - 22,036 443 462 915 70 277 23,475 944 703 10 52 179 22,531 20,861 298 91 666 . ņ- - - 9 11 595 28 567 +/-184 +/-187 +/-184 +/-200 +/-49 +/-72 +/-89 +/-89 +/-89 +/-89 +/-148 +/-102 +/-118 +/-18 +/-65 +/-80 +1-89 +/-116 +/-23 +/-89 +/-89 +/-21 +/-11 +/-101 +/-187 +/-50 +/-121 +/-72 +/-16 +/-38 +/-197 +f-92 - - - - +/-117 +/-114 +/-46 +/-120 +/-38 +/-120 +/-138 +/-22 +/-68 +/-103 +/-126 +/-175 +/-49 +/-73 +/-131 +/-11 +/-18 +/-162 +/-38 +/-158 96.9% 3.1% 96.9% 91.1% 1.3% 0.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% I 0.6% 0.8% 0.1% 0.4% 0.6% 0.0% 0.7% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.9% 3.1% 0.3% 1.4% 0.6% 0.1% 23,475 93.9% 1.9% 2.0% 3.9% 0.3% 1.2% 23,475 4.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.2% 0.8% 96.0% 88.9% 1.3% I 0.4% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.1% 2.4% Percent Margin of E;rror +t-0:1 +1-0.3 +1-0.4 +1-0.1 J)(2 +1-0.8 I J 03/01/2013 ---PAGE BREAK--- . F Subject Estimate _ Moscow city, Idaho Margin of Error ; ' . Percent ®Percent Margin of· ' _ Error Total housing units +/-358 ! 1 . _ _ _c 10,035 Data are based on a sample and are subject to sampling variabilily. The degree of uncertairjlY for an estimate arising from sampling variability is represented lhrough the use of a margin of error. The value shown here is the 90 percent margin of error. The margin of error can be Interpreted roughly as providing a 90 percent probability that the intervaJ defined by the estimate minus the margin of error and the eslfmate plus the niargin of error (the lower and upper eonfidence bounds) contains the lrue value. In addition to sampling variabllily, the ACS estimates are subject to nonsampling error (for a discussion of variability, see Accuracy or the Data). The effect or nonsampiing error is not represented in these tables. The ACS queslions on Hispanic origin and race were revised in 2008 to make them consistent wilh the Census 2010 question wording. Any changes in estimates for 2008 and beyond may be due to demographic changes, as well as factors including questionnaire changes. differences In ACS population controlsŽ and methodological differences In the population estimates. and therefore should be used with caution. For a summary of questionnaire changes see http://www.census.gov/acs/www/methodology/quesUonnaire_changes/. For more information about changes In the estimates see htlp://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/hispanic/reports.html. For more information on understanding race and Hispanic origin data, please see the Census 2010 Brief entitled, Overview of Race and Hispanic Origin: 2010, issued March 2011. (pdf format) While the 2007-2011 American Community Survey (ACS) data generally reflect the December 2009 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) definitions of metropolitan and micropolitan statistical areas; in certain instances the names, codes, and boundaries of the principal cities shown iri ACS tables may differ from the OMB definitions due to differences In the effective dates of the geographic entities. Estimates of urban and rural population, housing units, and characteristics reflect boundaries of urban areas defined based on Census 2000 data. Boundaries for urban areas have not been updated since Census 2000. As a result, data for urban and rural areas from the ACS do not necessarily reflect the results of ongoing urbanization. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2007-2011 American Community Survey Explanation of Symbols: 1. An entry In the margin of error column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute a standard error and thus the margin of error. A statistical test is not appropriate. 2. An entry in the estimate column indicates that either no sample observations or too few sample observations were available to compute an estimate, or a ratio Cit medians cannot be calculated because one or both of the median eslimates falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distributlon. 3. An following a median estimate means the median falls in the lowest interval of an open-ended distribution. 4. An following a median estimate means the median falls in the upper interval of an open-ended distribution. 5. An • entry in the margin of error column Indicates that the median falls in the lowest interval or upper interval of an open-ended distribution. A statistical test is not appropriate. 6. An entry in the margin of error column indicates that the estimate is controlled. A statistical test tor sampling variability is not appropriate. 7. An entry In the estimate and margin of error columns indicates that data tor this geographic area cannot be displayed because the number of sample cases is too small. B. An means that the estimate is not applicable or not available. 3 of 3 03/01/2013