CDBG FY 2003 NoticesCITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
May 14, 2002
TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: David Harris, Housing and Community Development Department
SUBJECT: Publication of Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for
FY 2003 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs
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 proposed projects approved in the FY
2003(Program Year 2002) Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) activities. A list of the proposed projects is included in the attached resolution.
Background
As required by the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of
Dubuque must publish an environmental review finding for projects to be funded in the
Community Development Block Grant Program. This notice allows 15 days for citizen
comments on the environmental impact of these programs. After that time, the City may
file a Request for Release of Community Development Block 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 Community Development Block Grant
funds.
Recommendation
Staff recommends 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 Community Development Block Grant activities. Copies of the environmental
review record will be made available to the public and interested agencies. Public
comment wi!! be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2002 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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RESOLUTION NO. 260-02
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 CERTAIN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2003 (PROGRAM YEAR 2002)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will enter into a Grant Agreement for the Fiscal
Year commencing July 1, 2002, 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, pursuant to the rules and regulations as promulgated by the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, an environmental review has been
processed for the hereinafter listed projects to be financed with Community
Development Block Grant funds; and
Whereas, based on said environmental review, the Department of Community
and Economic Development has determined that said projects wilt have no significant
impact on the environment; and
Whereas, a combined notice of" Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Envir(~nment" and of "Intent to Request Release of Funds" for said projects will be sent
by regular mail to vadous tdbal, federal, state and local public agencies; to the
appropriate Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, to the HUD Field
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 following identified projects and to
make the Environmental Review Record for said projects available for public inspection
and comment until 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2002. Such notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Community Development Block Grant Annual Plan Projects
Program Year 2002 (Fiscal Year 2003)
Housing Programs: Problem Properties Management; Housing Trust;
Homeowner Rehabilitation (Operation: Paintbrush; Operation Upkeep; Residential
Rehabilitation Loan Program; Sewer Connection Loan); Housing Code Enforcement;
First Time Home Buyer Program; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code
Enforcement Loan Program; Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program;
Accessibility Rahab; Single Room Occupancy Rahab); Purchase/Rehabilitation/Resale;
Lead Paint Hazard Abatement; Historic Preservation Homeowner Grants; Housing
Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs: Community Partnership
Program (cp2); Senior Center; Neighborhood Recreation Program; Information and
Referral Service; Zoning Inspection/Enforcement; Child Care Resource and Referral;
Deer Management Food Program; Washington Tool Library; Neighborhood Support
Grants; Leadership Training; Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements (Neighborhood
Street Overlays; Neighborhood Sidewalk Program; Neighborhood Step~¥all Repair)
Handicap Curb Ramps; Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center; Downtown Resource
Guide; Fair Housing Education; Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
Economic Development Programs: Economic Development Financial Assistance
Program; Economic Development Program Services and Staff ~
Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration Services and Staff; Finance
Services and Staff; City Planning Services and Staff
No funds will be committed prior to completion of a review for ether related laws
of 24 CFR 58.5, including Section 106, for site-specific projects that are currently
unidentified.
Section 2. That the environmental review record for each of the projects shall be
placed on file in the Office of the Housing and Community Development Department,
1805 Central, Dubuque Iowa 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 bhe said p~jects.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent
to assume 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 carried 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 is and he is hereby authorized
and directed to execute a certification pertaining to the environmental review
procedures.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May, 2002.
/s/ Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Karen M. Chesterman, Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
COMBINED PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Dated and Published May 23, 2002
Housing and Community Development Department
1805 Central Ave
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
563-589-4239
Projects for Community Development Block Grant
Program Year 2002 (Fiscal Year 2003)
These Notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for
activities to be undertaken by the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The City of Dubuque has determined that the projects identified for use of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will have no significant impact on the human
environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information
is contained in the Environmental Review (ERR) on file at the Housing and Community
Development Department, 1805 Central, Dubuque, Iowa and may be examined or
copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about June 10, 2002 the City of Dubuque will submit a request to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release of funds to undertake
the following projects:
Projects for Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2002 (Fiscal Year
2003) including:
Housing Programs: Problem Properties Management; Housing Trust;
Homeowner Rehabilitation (Operation: Paintbrush; Operation Upkeep; Residential
Rehabilitation Loan Program; Sewer Connection Loan); Housing Code Enforcement;
First Time Home Buyer Program; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code
Enforcement Loan Program; Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program;
Accessibility Rehab; Single Room Occupancy Reheb); Purchase/Rehabilitation/
Resale; Lead Paint Hazard Abatement; Historic Preservation Homeowner Grants;
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Housing Planning/Administration Services
and Staff
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs: Community Partnership
Program (cp2); Senior Center; Neighborhood Recreation Program; Information and
Referral Service; Zoning Inspection/Enforcement; Child Care Resource and Referral;
Deer Management Food Program; Washington Tool Library; Neighborhood Support
Grants; Leadership Training; Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
(Neighborhood Street Overlays; Neighborhood Sidewalk Program; Neighborhood
Step/Wall Repair) Handicap Curb Ramps; Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center;
Downtown Resource Guide; Fair Housing Education; Neighborhood Development
Services and Staff
Economic Development Programs: Economic Development Financial Assistance
Program; Economic Development Program Services and Staff
Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration Services and Staff; Finance
Services and Staff; City Planning Services and Staff
The City of Dubuque has found that the aforementioned projects have no significant
effect on the environment based on the following facts and reasons: 1) Assessment of
the nature, magnitude and duration of any adverse and positive impacts; 2)
Consideration of alternatives to the project, commitment of resources, known views of
local groups, measures which can be instituted to lessen potential adverse impacts and
to enhance the environment; 3) No loss of unique environmental resources; 4) No
irreversible development trends; 5) A minimum occurrence of adverse effects that
cannot be avoided; and 6) No impacts on properties possessing historical,
archaeological, architectural or cultural significance.
No funds will be committed prior to completion of a review for other related laws of 24
CFR 58.5, including Section 106, for site-specific projects that are currently
unidentified.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to
comment on the projects may submit written comments to the Housing and Community
Development Department, 1805 Central, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. All comments
received by 5:00 pm on Friday June 7, 2002 will be considered by the City of Dubuque
pdor to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should
specify which Notice they are addressing.
RELEASE OF FUNDS
The City of Dubuque certifies to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development that Terrance M. Duggan in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the
jurisdiction of the Federal courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in
relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been
satisfied. HUD's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA
and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of Dubuque to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objection to its release of funds and the City of Dubuque's
certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its
actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they am on one of the following
bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of
Dubuque; (b) the City of Dubuque has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or
finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58; (c) the grant recipient has
committed funds or incurred costs not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of
a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR
Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the
standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in
accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58) and shall be addressed to
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Omaha Area Office,
Executive Tower Centre, 10909 Mill Valley Road, Omaha NE 68153. Potential
objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
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