Historical Soc, Handicap RampRESOLUTION NO. 14-01
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A COMBINED NOTICE OF
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND NOTICE OF
INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS FOR THE DUBUQUE COUNTY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S HANDICAP RAMP PROJECT.
Whereas, the City of Dubuque entered into a Grant Agreement for the Fiscal Year
commeucing July 1, 2000, with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development,
providing for financial assistance to the City under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, as amended; and
Whereas, the City Council has approved a Community Partnership (cp2) grant to the
Dubuque County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp project in the amount of $26, 464, which
is funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds; and
Whereas, pursuant to the rules and regulations as promulgated by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, am envirorunental review has been processed for the Dubuque
County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp project; and
Whereas, based on said environmental review, the Department of Community and
Economic Development has determined that said project will have no significant impact on the
environment; and
Whereas, a combined notice of" Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment"
and of "Intent to Request Release of Funds" for said project will be sent by regular mail to
various federal, state and local public agencies; to the appropriate Regional Office of the
Environmental Protection Agency, to the HUD Area Office and to the local news media,
individuals and groups known to be interested and believed to be appropriate to receive such a
notice; and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a result of such notice will be duly
considered before proceeding with a Request for Release of Funds and Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish a
combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent
to Request Release of Funds for the Dubuque County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp
project and to make the Environmental Review Record for said project available for public
inspection and comment until 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2001. Such notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the environmental review record for the project shall be placed on file in
the Office of the City Clerk where said record may be examined and copied by any interested
party.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed to
submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development fifteen (15) days after
publication of appropriate notice a Request for Release of Funds to undertake the said project.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the stares of a responsible federal official under the National Environmental Protection
Act, insofar as the provisions of the said Act apply to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development responsibilities for review, decision making and action assumed and carded out by
the City of Dubuque as to environmental issues.
Section 5. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent
personally, in his official capacity and on behalf of the City of Dubuque, to accept the
jurisdiction of the federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to
environmental review, decision making and action.
Section 6. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque be and he is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a certification pertaining to the environmental review procedures.
Attest:
/s/ Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of January, 2001.
/s/ Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor Tfrrance M. Dugg~,~or
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
January 11, 2001
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
Publication of Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Dubuque
County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp Project
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Para Myhre is recommending
publication of a Notice of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to
Release Funds for the Dubuque County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp Project.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Tim Moerman, Assistant City Manager
Pamela Myhre, Acting Community and Economic Development Director
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
January 9, 2001
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Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for
Dubuque County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp Project
Introduction
This memorandum transmits a proposed resolution authorizing the publication of a combined
Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request
Release of Funds for the Dubuque County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp.
Background
The City Council has approved by Resolution 249-2000 a Community Parmership (cp2) grant of
$26,464 to the Dubuque County Historical Society to construct a handicap accessible ramp to the
existing Woodward Riverboat Museum and the Logsdon towboat.
As required by the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of Dubuque
must publish a notice of environmental review finding for projects to be funded through the
Community Development Block Grant Program. This notice allows 15 days for citizen and
public agency comments on the environmental assessment of these programs. After that time, the
City may file a Request for Release of Cornrmmity Development Block Grant Funds with the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Discussion
Publication of the attached notice, Exhibit A, indicates t/mt the City of Dubuque has carded out
its responsibilities according to regulations of HUD. The approval of the attached resolution and
the publication of its accompanying public notice are required procedural steps for securing the
release of Community Development Block Grant funds for this project.
Recommendation
I recommend that the City Council authorize publication of the combined Notice of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the
Dubuque County Historical Society's handicap ramp project. Copies of the environmental
review record will be made available to the public and interested agencies. Public comment will
be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2001 and will be taken into account before proceeding
with the request for release of funds.
Action Step
The action step is for the City Council to adopt the attached resolution.
Prepared by Aggie Kramer, Community Development Specialist
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Request for Release of Funds
and Certification
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Community Planning
and Development
OMB No~ 2506-0087
(exp. 6/30/2001 )
This form is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and
requesting the authority to use such funds, for HUD programs identified by statutes that provide for the assumption of the environmental
review responsibility by units of general local government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated
to average 36 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.
Part 1. Program Description and Request for Release of Funds
1. Program Title(s)
Community Development Block Grant
4. OMB Catalog Number(s)
6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number)
Aggie Kramer, Community Development Specialist
8, HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request
HUD, Omaha Area Office, Executive Tower Centre
10909 Mill Valley Road,Omaha, Nebraska 68153
'.to be completed by Responsible Entity)
2. HUD/State identification Number 3. Recipient Identification Number
B-00-MC-19-0004 (optional)
42-6O04596
5. Name and address of responsible entity
City of Dubuque
City Hall, 50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52004-4864
7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity)
The recipient(s) of assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release of funds and removal of environmental
grant conditions governing the use of the assistance for the following
9. Program Activity(ies)/Project Name(s) 10. Location (Street address, city, COunty, State)
Dubuque County Historical Society's Handicap Ramp Project 350 East 3rd Street, ica Harbor, Dubuque, Dubuque
Coutny, lowa
11. Program Activity/Project Description
Create handicap accessibt[ty to the existing Woodward Riverboat Museum and provide access to the towboat Logsdon by constructing
a wood ramp.
Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99)
Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigucd officer of the responsible entity, certify that:
I. The responsible entity has fully carried out its responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action pertaining
to the project(s) named above.
2. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with, the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and the environmental procedures, permit requirements and statutory obligations
of the laws cited in 24 CFR 58.5; and also agrees to comply with the authorities in 24 CFR 58.6 and applicable State and local
laws.
3. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by the environmental review completed for the proposed
project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal [] did [] did not require the preparation and
dissemination of an environmental impact statement.
4. The responsible entity has disseminated and/or published in the manner prescribed by 24 CFR 58.43 and 58.55 a notice to the public
in accordance with 24 CFR 58.70 and as evidenced by the attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure.
5. The dates for all statutory and regulatory time periods for review, comment or other action are in compliance with procedures and
requirements of 24 CFR Part 58.
6. In accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b), the responsible entity will advise the recipient (if different from the responsible entity) of
any special environmental conditions that must be adhered to in carrying out the project.
As the duly designated certifying official of the responsible entity, I also certify that:
7. [ am authorized to and do consent to assume the status of Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and each provision of law designated in the 24 CFR 58.5 list of NEPA-related authorities insofar as the provisions of these laws
apply to the I-IUD responsibilities for environmental review, decision-making and action that have been assumed by the responsible
entity.
8. I am authorized to and do accept, on behalf of the recipient personally, the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the enforcement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52002
Title of Certifying Officer
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor, City of Dubuque, Iowa
Date signed
Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity
The recipient requests the release of funds for the programs and activities identified in Part I and agrees to abide by the special
conditions, procedures and requirements of the environmental review and to advise the responsible entity of any proposed change in
the scope of the project or any chanl~e in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.7I(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient Title of Authorized Officer
Date signed
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Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and stateraents. Conviction may result in cdminaland/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001,1010,1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Previouseditionsareobsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99)