Iowa Inn Rehab 2 NoticesRESOLUTION NO. 15-01
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 IOWA INN REHABILITATION PROJECT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will entered into a Special Purpose Grant Agreement for with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing for financial assistance to the
City; and
Whereas, pursuant to the roles and regulations as promulgated by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, an environmental review has been processed for the Iowa Inn
Rehabilitation 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 1T 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 Iowa Inn Rehabilitation project and to make the Environmental
Review Record for said project available for public irmpection 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 at,er 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 status ora 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 malting, 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 perta'ming to the environmental review procedures.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of January, 2001.
Attest:
Terrance M..Duggan, Mayor
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
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Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that:
1. 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 ail 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 respo~p,nsible entity, I also certify that:
7. I 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
apl~ly to the HUD 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 enfomement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity
A~r~es~s~lI,C;;~i~sgt 'Of~tche~reet, Dubuqu/~52001-4864
Title of Cerl/fying Officer
Terrance Duggan, Mayor, City of Dubuque
Date signed
Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity
The recipient requests the release of lands for the programs and activities identified in Part 1 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 pro, iect or any chanl~e in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.7I(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient T'dle of Authorized Officer
Datesigned
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Warning: HUDwillprosecutefalseclaimsandstatements. Conviction rnayresultincdminaland/orcivilpenalties. (18U.S.C. 1001,1010,1012; 31 U.S.C.3729,3802)
Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-70'IS.15 (1/99)
RESOLUTION NO. 15-01
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 IOWA INN REHABILITATION PROJECT
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will entered into a Special Purpose Grant Agreement for with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, providing for financial assistance to the
City; and
Whereas, pursuant to the roles and regulations as promulgated by the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, an environmental review has been processed for the Iowa Inn
Rehabilitation 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, THEKEFORE, 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 Iowa Inn Rehabilitation project and to make the Environmental
Review Record for said project available for public inspection and comment until 5:00 p.m. on
Febraary 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.
Sect/on 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 assmne
the status 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 can-ied 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.
Passed, approved and adopted this 15th day of January, 2001.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Sclmeider, City Clerk
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Part 2. Environmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
With reference to the above Program Activity(ies)/Preject(s), I, the undersigned officer of the responsible entity, certify that:
1. The responsible entity has fally 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 thc 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 ali 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 wilt 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 respo~nsible entity, I also certify that:
7. I 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 HUD 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 enfomement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying Officer of the Responsible Entity
· AXdc~r~e~.~ C u~ u~
T'r tie of Certifying Officer
Terrance Duggan, Mayor, City of Dubuque
Date signed
Part 3. To be completed when the Recipient is not the Responsible Entity
The recipient requests thc 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 an)' chan~e in environmental conditions in acanrdance with 24 CFR 58.71(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient Title of At~ff~orized Officer
Date signed
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Wamtag: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may resultin criminal and/or civil penalSes. ( 18 U.S.C. 1001,1010,1012; 31 U.S.C. 3729, 3802)
Previous editions are obsolete form HUD-7015.15 (1/99)
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 the Iowa Inn
Rehabilitation Project
Acting Community and Economic Development Director Pam Myhre is recommending
publication of a Notice of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to
Release Funds for the Iowa Inn Rehabilitation 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
From:
Subject:
Michael Van Milligen, ~~_
Pamela Myhre, Ac~ munity and Econo~/Developmen~FDirector
Publication of Confined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the
Iowa Inn Rehabilitation 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 Iowa Inn Rehabilitation project.
Background
The City Council has approved the use of Special Purpose Grant funds for MetroPlains Development
to rehabilitate the Iowa Inn building at 125 West 9th Street. The redevelopment of the property will
create 32 housing rental units.
The City of Dubuque must publish a notice of environmental review finding for projects to be funded
with Special Purpose Grant funds. 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 Special Purpose Grant Funds with the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD).
Discussion
Publication of the attached notice, Exhibit A, indicates that the City of Dubuque has carried 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 Special Purpose Grant fimds 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 Iowa Inn
Rehabilitation 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 Febmm-y 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