Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for FY 2018 CDBG Funded ProgramsCity of Dubuque
ITEM TITLE:
SUMMARY:
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
Copyrighted
November 20, 2017
Consent Items # 13.
Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for Fiscal
Year 2018 CDBG Funded Programs
City Manager requesting the Mayor's signature as Certifying
Officer on the Environmental Review Determination and
Request for Release of Funds and Certification form for
the Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funded programs.
Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Request for Release of Funds for FY18 CDBG Grant -
MVM Memo
Staff Memo
Environmental Review Record
Request for Release of Funds and Certification
Type
City Manager Memo
Staff Memo
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Request for Release of Funds for FY2018 Community Development Block
Grant Funded Programs
DATE: November 14, 2017
Housing & Community Development Director Alvin Nash is requesting the Certifying
Officer's signature on the Environmental Review Determination and Request for
Release of Funds and Certification form. The Mayor is Certifying Officer for the City of
Dubuque.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
MicKael C. Van Milligen'
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Attachment
cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All -America City
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2007 • 2012 • 2013 • 2017
To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
Date: November 8, 2017
Re: Request for Release of Funds for Fiscal Year 2018 Community Development
Block Grant Funded Programs
BACKGROUND
As required by the Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the City of
Dubuque must conduct an environmental review finding for projects to be funded in the
Community Development Block Grant Program. The Environmental Review Record is
one component of the complete environmental review. The City published notice of the
written determinations or environmental findings required by Part 58 as evidence of
review, decision making actions, and pertaining to projects yet to be identified on
November 9, 2017. After a 7 day comment period, the City may submit the Request for
Release of Funds and Certifications to the U.S. Department of Urban Development.
HUD will hold the request for a 15 -day objection period prior to providing Authority to
Use Grant Funds.
DISCUSSION
The City is the Responsible Entity for activities in the jurisdiction of Dubuque.
CDBG/HCV Supervisor, Erica Haugen, completed the Tier 1 Environmental Review for
the attached projects within the jurisdiction of Dubuque. Activities proposed are
categorized as: Exempt from NEPA review; Categorically Excluded and NOT subject to
§58.5 authorities; Categorically Excluded SUBJECT to §58.5 authorities. The attached
Environmental Review Record establishes a level of review for each activity planned for
Fiscal Year 2018.
The City of Dubuque will analyze all projects funded with CDBG to evaluate their impact
on the environment. For some projects, the site for the project is yet to be determined.
Site specific reviews using the statutory and regulatory checklists will be completed for
all of the following projects: Any Homeowner Rehab, including but not limited to: Home
Repair, Residential Rehab, Emergency Code Enforcement, Accessibility Rehab,
Purchase Rehab Resale, Lead Paint Hazard Control, Four Mounds HEART Program,
and Bee Branch Healthy Homes Lead and Waterline/Sewer Repair/Replacement.
A tiered review allows for greater efficiency and accuracy in the environmental review
process. For the tiered review process, sites are inspected and reviewed by staff at the
Housing & Community Development Department. Projects requiring remediation, that
are located within a floodplain, or have the potential for other adverse impacts on the
environment are subject to additional review and management.
REQUESTED ACTION
The Mayor is the Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque. The Certifying Officer's
signature is requested on the attached Environmental Review Determination and
Request for Release of Funds and Certification.
Please return signed documents with original signature to the attention of Erica Haugen
at the Housing and Community Development Department for inclusion in the final
environmental review record.
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Housing and Community
Development Department
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Environmental Review Record
Fiscal Year 2018
HUD Program Year 2018
Dubuque
All -America City
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2007 • 2012 • 2013
Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
(24 CFR 58, Section 58)
Responsible Entity [24 CFR 58 2(a)(7)]:
Certifying Officer [24 CFR 58 2(a)(2)]:
Project Name:
Project Location:
Grant Recipient [24 CFR 58 2(a)(5)]:
Recipient Address:
Project Representative:
Telephone Number:
Environmental Review Record FY 2018
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY 2018 Annual Projects
Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA
City of Dubuque
350 West 6th Street Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development
Director
563-589-4239
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City of Dubuque
Housing & Community Development Department
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD:
DETERMINATION OF LEVEL OF REVIEW ERR FILE # FY18 Annual Plan
Project Name: Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan FY 2018
Environmental Review Record FY 2018
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Project Number (IDIS): _ HUD Program: CDBG Program Year: 2017
Project Location: City of -Dubuque; -Iowa
Project Description (Attach additional descriptive information, as appropriate to the project, including
narrative, maps, photographs, site plans, budgets and other information.):See attached
The subject project has been reviewed. pursuant to HUD regulations 24 CFR Part 58,
"Environmental Review Procedures for Entities Assuming HUD Environmental
Responsibilities," and the following determination with respect to the project is made:
® Exempt from NEPA review requirements per 24 CFR 58.34(a)(see below)
® Categorically Excluded NOT Subject to §58.5 authorities per 24 CFR 58.35(b)(see
below)
® Categorically Excluded SUBJECT to §58.5 authorities per 24 CFR 58.35(a)(see below)
(A Statutory Checklist for the §58.5 authorities is attached.)
El An Environmental Assessment (EA) is required to be performed. (An Environmental
Assessment performed in accordance with subpart E of 24 CFR Part 58 is attached.)
❑ An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required to be performed.
The ERR (see §58.38) must contain all the environmental review documents, public notices and
written determinations or environmental findings required by Part 58 as evidence of review, decision
making and actions pertaining to a particular project. Include additional information including
checklists, studies, analyses and documentation as appropriate.
FINDING: [58,40(g)]
El Finding of No Significant Impact
(The projects will not result in a significant impact on the quality of the human environment)
❑ Finding of Significant Impact
(The project may sigiffcan ly affect the quality of the human environment)
Preparer Signature: 4 . Date: 6/2/2017
Title/Agency: E i Hau6ein DB,j�/HCVSupevisor City of Dubuque, Iowa
Certifying Officer Signature:
Title/Agency: Roy D. BuolVlayor, Dubuque IA
Date: 11/20/2017
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Environmental Review Record FY 2018
REQUIREMENTS listed at 24 CFR 58.6
PROJECT NAME Community Development Block Grant FY2018 Annual Plan (PY20171
ERR FILE #: FY17 Annual Action Plan ERR Retain this form in the ERR of the subject
project
1. AIRPORT RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE / CLEAR ZONE NOTIFICATION
124 C F R Part 51 303(a)(3)]
Does the project involve the sale or acquisition of property located within a Civil Airport's Runway
Protection Zone or a Military Airfield's Clear Zone?
( x) No Cite or attach Source Document Attached City of Dubuque Airport Runway Protection Zones
Map
(Project complies with 24 CFR 51 303(a)(3) )
( ) Yes Notice must be provided to buyer The notice must advise the buyer that the property is in a
Runway Protection Zone or Clear Zone, what the implications of such a location are, and that there is a
possibility that the property may, at a later date, be acquired by the airport operator The buyer must sign a
statement acknowledging receipt of this information, and a copy of the signed notice must be maintained
in this ERR
2. COASTAL BARRIERS RESOURCES ACT
[Coastal Barrier Improvement Act of 1990 (16 U S C 3501)]
Is the project located in a coastal barrier resource area?
(X) No Cite or attach Source Document No CBRA in MO/KS/NE/IA http //www fema gov/nfip/cobra shtm
(Proceed with project )
( ) Yes Federal assistance may not be used in such an area
3. FLOOD DISASTER PROTECTION ACT
[Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973, as amended (42 U S C 4001-4128)]
Does the project involve acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of structures located in a FEMA
identified Special Flood Hazard Area?
(X) No Cite or attach Source Document
Current FEMA FEMA Map Service Center website at https //msc fema gov
Flood Insurance Rate Maps Numbers 19061C0360E, 19061C0358E, 19061C0356E, 19061C0354E,
19061C0352E, 19061 C0351 E, 19061C0335E, 19061C0332E, 19061C0330E, 19061CO244E, 19061CO243E,
19061CO242E, 19061 CO241 E, 19061CO239E, 19061CO238E, 19061CO237E, 19061CO236E, 19061CO220E,
19061CO217E, 19061CO215E
(Proceed with project)
(x ) Yes Cite or attach Source Document
Is the community participating in the National Insurance Program (or has less than one year
passed since FEMA notification of Special Flood Hazards)?
( x) Yes Flood Insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program must be obtained If
HUD assistance is provided as a grant, insurance must be maintained for the economic life of the
project and in the amount of the total project cost (or up to the maximum allowable coverage,
whichever is less)
If HUD assistance is provided as a loan, insurance must be maintained for the term of the loan
and in the amount of the loan (or up to maximum allowable coverage, whichever is less) A copy
of the flood insurance policy declaration must be kept on file in the ERR
( ) No Federal assistance may not be used in the Special Flood Hazards Area
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
CITY OF DUBUQUE
ONE-YEAR ACTION PLAN
PROGRAM YEAR 2017 (FISCAL YEAR 2018)
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds
for Program Year 2017, from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, to meet the following
objectives:
1. Economic development to benefit the community in general and provide
employment opportunities and appropriate job skills to persons of low and
moderate incomes.
2. Programs to ensure safe, sanitary and affordable housing opportunities for the
homeless and low and moderate -income renters and homeowners.
3. Community-based programs designed to support a wide range of individual,
family and neighborhood efforts to develop the personal and organizational skills
needed to become self-sufficient and self-reliant.
4. Maintenance and improvement of public and private facilities such as alleys,
streets, parks and sidewalks, to either aid in the prevention or elimination of
blighting influences in the community or to benefit low and moderate income
neighborhoods.
5. Management and oversight activities to formulate and guide policies, plans
and programs to aid in the physical, social and economic development and
conservation of the community and its resources.
The following is a list of activities to be completed as part of the Fiscal Year 2018
Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant program and the
environmental findings on each activity. Project descriptions are shown in Appendix A.
All projects determined to be categorically excluded under NEPA (National
Environmental Protection Agency) but subject to review under authorities listed in
24CFR58.5 have been or will be assessed as per the Statutory Checklist in regard to
regulatory compliance. No funds for site-specific projects, as identified, will be
committed prior to completion of a review for the other related laws of 24CFR58.5,
including Section 106, and resulting Finding of No Significant Impact, if necessary. See
attached files for Section 58.5 and 58.6 checklists.
Strategy for Tiered Environmental Reviews and Assessments
The City of Dubuque Iowa will annually review and analyze all projects funded with
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to evaluate their impact on the
environment. An overall tiered review will be completed for the entire CDBG program
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year and individual site-specific environmental reviews will be completed as required.
Site specific environmental review will be completed for all of the following projects:
Homeowner Rehab (Home Repair Program, Residential Rehab and Water and Sewer
Connection/Repair, Historic Preservation); Rental Unit Rehab (Rental Rehab,
Emergency Code Enforcement, Accessibility Rehab); Purchase/Rehabilitation/ Resale;
Lead Paint Hazard Control; Four Mounds HEART Program; Bee Branch Healthy
Homes Lead Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement.
Individual environmental assessments will be performed for site-specific projects for the
Commercial /Industrial building Rehab Loan program and the Economic Development
Financial Assistance program.
The site-specific environmental review process for the CDBG program requires
completion of the statutory and regulatory checklists. The Section 106 review for
historic preservation review will be forwarded to appropriate staff for review and
approval prior to completion and sign off for the project. The 'Noise Attenuation
Recommendations for Rehabilitation of Properties' form will be completed by an
inspector for all housing rehab projects located within 3000 feet of a railroad, 1000 feet
of a major roadway or 15 miles of the airport. Upon completion of the review by
planning staff and the housing inspector, the environmental review officer will be
notified for final review and sign off of the site-specific statutory and regulatory
checklists.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS
A. HOUSING PROGRAMS
1. First Time Home Buyer Proaram: This program provides for loans to assist low and
moderate income families to purchase their first homes These funds are used to cover the "entry
costs" of homeownership — down payments and closing costs
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(b) (5) and not subject to
24CFR58.5.
2. Homeowner Rehabilitation
Home Repair Program: Loan for minor exterior repairs to improve conditions of
property to income -eligible homeowners
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3(i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
Residential Rehab Loan Program: An on-going program to provide low-interest
loans to qualified low and moderate -income homeowners for the rehabilitation of substandard
housing units Includes Historic Preservation, water and sewer line connection and repair, small
and substantial rehabilitation programs, and emergency repair programs
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
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3. Housing Code Enforcement: Intensive program of inspection of rental units within low
and moderate -income neighborhoods to ensure the provision of safe and sanitary housing
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a) (5)
4. Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff: On-going staff support, including program
management, technical assistance, loan packaging and inspection, for the City's
rehabilitation loan program.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a) (3)
5. Lead Hazard Control: Provides activities in support of efforts to combat lead paint hazards
in housing, including assessment and abatement with grants of up to $6000 to low/moderate
income residents
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
6. Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program: This program provides for rehab
loans to correct code deficiencies and, in particular, emergency or health and safety corrections,
for rental properties The program aims at preventing the displacement of economically
disadvantaged tenants as a result of code enforcement actions Loans are fully amortized, no
deferred payment terms
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (3)0) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
Rental Rehab: This program provides for rehab loans to correct code deficiencies for
rental properties The program aims at improving the quality of rental housing available in the
community Loans are fully amortized, no deferred payment terms
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (3)0) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
Accessibility Rehab: This program provides grants to disabled tenants to make rental
units accessible to the physically disabled
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
7. Purchase Rehab Resale: This program makes available funding to acquire vacant and
abandoned properties, rehabilitate those properties, and sell them to income eligible households
at an affordable price
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (5) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
8. Bee Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline & Sewer Repair/Replacement:
An on-going program to provide loans to qualified low and moderate -income homeowners for the
rehabilitation of substandard housing units and repair or replacement of water/sewer lines in
conjunction with the Bee Branch Healthy Homes program
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
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compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
B. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loans: This program provides low interest and
forgivable loans/grants for rehabilitation of commercial and industrial buildings in the City's older
neighborhoods and downtown Rehabilitation assistance is limited to improvements to the exterior of
the building and to the correction of code violations
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3) (ii) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5. An
individual environmental assessment will be performed for site-specific projects
as per 24 CFR Part 58.
2. Economic Development Financial Assistance Program and Microenterprise
Assistance Program: This program provides both large and small businesses with attractive
low-interest and forgivable loan packages or grants to support local economic development
efforts, including projects to create or retain jobs, enhance the tax base and strengthen the local
economy To the greatest extent possible, these investment capital funds are used to benefit low
and moderate income citizens, address slum and blight problems, leverage additional funding
from state, federal and private sources and to assist in the retention and expansion of existing
local businesses
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3) (ii) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
An individual environmental assessment will be performed for site-specific
projects as per 24 CFR Part 58 if required.
C. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. Accessible Curb Ramps: Replace curbs at intersections throughout the City with
accessible ramps to make public sidewalks accessible to persons with disabilities
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist and Regulatory Checklist. Exempt as per 24
CFR 58.34 (12)
2. Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Street Overlays: Provides for pavement overlays in income eligible
neighborhoods
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
Neighborhood Sidewalk Program: An on-going grant program to income eligible
homeowners, on a case-by-case basis, to pay 75% of the cost to repair public sidewalks in front of
their homes
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
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Neighborhood Lighting: Provides for installation, purchase of materials, or upgrade of
lighting in income eligible residential neighborhoods
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
Neighborhood Connectivity: Provides for installation, purchase of materials, or upgrade
of fiber, cable, broadband, or other means of providing Internet access in low and moderate
Income residential areas
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(1) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
See attached Statutory Checklist
3. Neighborhood Recreation Programs: An enhanced recreation program is offered in the
City's older low and moderate -income neighborhoods to meet the needs of at -risk youth, promote
self-esteem and build community Activities include expanded after-school programs, open gym,
basketball league, music lessons, playtime for tots, scholarships, swim passes, summer day camp
and other recreational programs
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
4. Nelohborhood Support Grants: This grant program provides resources for organized
neighborhoods in low/mod income areas to encourage self -initiated revitalization efforts including
physical improvements, clean-ups, communication efforts or other special projects
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
5. Purchase of Services: Public service activities that will not have a physical impact or
result in any changes
Activity Exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
6. Senior Center: Education and recreation services provided to elderly citizens at the Hills &
Dales Lifetime Center
Activity Exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
7. Washington Tool Library: An on-going free tool loan program operated by the Washington
Neighborhood Tool Library, a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers Funds are used to buy
and repair tools and to cover building rent and utilities Income eligible residents borrow tools at no
charge for home repairs and improvements
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4) and (7)
8. Zoning Inspection/Enforcement: This project provides funding for
Inspection/enforcement staff services to low/mod income areas for zoning ordinance infractions
and to provide support for neighborhood clean up efforts
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(5)
9. Four Mounds HEART Program: Program provides youth education and job training
opportunities while rehabilitating homes and revitalizing neighborhoods
Activity categorically excluded under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a)3 (i) but subject to
compliance with Federal related laws and authorities outlined in 24 CFR 58.5.
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Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
C. PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION
1. CDBG Administration Services and Staff : Staff support for general management.
Oversight and coordination of the Community Development Block Grant program; assures
compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
2. Neighborhood Development Services and Staff: The Neighborhood Development
Specialist coordinates the City's neighborhood Development programs and provides technical
assistance to organizations and residents to improve Dubuque's neighborhoods.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(9)
3. Housing Planning/ Administrative Services and Staff: On-going staff support for general
housing planning activities, including Consolidated Plan, and department administration.
Activity exempt under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a)(3)
See Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Plan (Program Year 2017)
June 2, 2017
Signed - Environmental Review Officer Date
Erica Haugen, CDBG/HCV Specialist
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Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2018 Annual Plan (Program Year 2017)
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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. 03/31/2020)
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 (to be completed by Responsible Entity)
1. Program Title(s) _ _ .. _ __ __ 2. HUD/State Identification Number____ 3._ Recipient Identification .Number
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) B -17 -MC -19-0004
4. OMB Catalog Number(s)
6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number)
Erica Haugen, (563) 589-4212
8. HUD or State Agency and office unit to receive request
HUD Omaha Area Office, Edward Zorinsky Federal Building, Suite 329,
1616 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102-4908
(optional)
42-6004596
5. Name and address of responsible entity
City of Dubuque
50 W 13th St
Dubuque, IA 52001-4864
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)
Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Dubuque Iowa
(CDBG) Program for Fiscal Year 2018 (Program Year 2017)
11. Program Activity/Project Description
Housing Programs: First Time Home Buyer Program; Homeowner Rehabilitation (Home Repair Loan Program; Residential
Rehabilitation Loan Program); Housing Code Enforcement; Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Lead Hazard Control;
Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program; Rental Rehab Loan Program; Accessibility Rehab;
Single Room Occupancy Rehab); Purchase Rehab Resale; Been Branch Healthy Homes Lead Waterline & Sewer
Repair/Replacement (Homeowner Rehabilitation activity, limited to residential owner -occupied eligible properties)
Economic Development Programs: Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Loans; Economic Development Financial Assistance
Program and Microenterprise Assistance Program.
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs: Accessible Curb Ramps; Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
(Neighborhood Street Overlays; Neighborhood Sidewalk Program; Neighborhood Lighting); Neighborhood Lighting,
Neighborhood Connectivity, Neighborhood Recreation Program; Neighborhood Support Grants; Purchase of Services; Senior
Center; Washington Tool Library; Zoning Inspection/ Enforcement; Four Mounds HEART Program
Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration Services and Staff; Neighborhood Development Services and Staff;
Housing Planning/Administrative Services and Staff
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 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. The responsible entity has assumed responsibility for and complied with and will continue to comply with Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act, and its implementing regulations 36 CFR 800, including consultation with the State Historic Preservation
Officer, Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations, and the public.
4. After considering the type and degree of environmental effects identified by -the environmental review completedforthe proposed
project described in Part 1 of this request, I have found that the proposal did did not I ✓ I require the preparation and
dissemination of an environmental impact statement.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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:
8. 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.
9. 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 Title of Certifying Officer
X wl
Address of Certifying Qlcer
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Date signed
11/20/2017
City of Dubuque, 50 W 6th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
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 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 project or any change in environmental conditions in accordance with 24 CFR 58.71(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer of the Recipient Title of Authorized Officer
NA
Date signed
X NA
Warning: HUD will prosecute false claims and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C. 1001, 1010, 1012; 31 U.S.C.
3729, 3802)
Previous editions are obsolete
form HUD -7015.15 (1/99)