Environmental Review on Fiscal Year 2001 Annual Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 174-00
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 2001 (pROGRAM
YEAR 2000)
Whereas, the City of Dubuque will enter into a Grant Agreement for the Fiscal Year
commencing 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, 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 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 projects 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 I. 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 ofIntent
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
May 22, 2000. Such notice shall be in the form of Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part
hereof
Housing Programs: Problem Properties Management; Housing Trust, Homeownership
Rehabilitation (Operation: Paintbrush; Operation Upkeep; Residential Rehabilitation Loan
Program; Sewer Connection Loan);Housing Code Enforcement; First Time Home Buyer
Program; Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code
Enforcement Loan Program; Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program; Accessibility Rehab;
Single Room Occupancy Rehab );Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Housing
Planning! Administration Services and Staff
Exhibit A
COMBINED PUBLIC NOTICE
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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO
REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Dated and Published May 5, 2000
Community and Economic Development Department
City of Dubuque
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
319-589-4393
Community Development Block Grant - Program Year 2000 (Fiscal Year 2001)
These Notices shall satisty two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be
undertaken by the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
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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 (NEP A) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the
Environmental Review (ERR) on file at the Office ofthe City Clerk and Community and
Economic Development Department in City Hall, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa and may
be examined or copied weekdays 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
REOUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about May 22,2000 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:
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; Lead Paint
Hazard Abatement Project; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (Emergency Code Enforcement Loan
Program; Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program; Accessibility Rehab; Single Room
Occupancy Rehab );Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff; Housing Planning! Administration
Services and Staff
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs: Community Partnership Program
(cp2);Senior Center; Neighborhood Recreation Programs; Family Self-Sufficiency; Information
and Referral Service; Zoning Inspection/Enforcement; Child Care Resource and Referral; Historic
Preservation Rehabilitation Grants; 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; Fair Housing Tenant Education; Neighborhood
. Development Services and Staff
Economic Development Programs: Economic Development Financial Assistance Program
Commercial/Industrial Building Rehab Program; Enterprise Opportunity Program; Economic
Development Program Services and Staff
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Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration 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 oflocal 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.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group or agency disagreeing with this determination or wishing to comment on
the projects may submit written comments to the Community and Economic Development
Department, 50 West 13th Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. All comments received by May 22,
2000 will be considered by the City of Dubuque prior to authorizing submission of a request for
release offunds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.
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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 NEP A and related laws and authorities, and allows the City of
Dubuque to use Program funds.
OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS
HUD will accept objections 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 ofthe request
(whichever is later) only if they are 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 ofa 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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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD
CITY OF DUBUQUE
ONE YEAR ACTION PLAN
PROGRAM YEAR 2000 (FISCAL YEAR 2001)
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds for
Program Year 2000, from July 1,2000 to June 30, 2001, to meet the following objectives:
1. Economic development to benefit the community in general and in particular to provide
employment opportunities and appropriate job skills to persons oflow 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 ofthe
community and its resources.
The following is a list of activities to be completed as part of the Fiscal Year 2001 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" from needing environmental review under
NEPA (National Environmental Protection Agency) regulations as defined by 24 CFR 58.35
have been assessed as per the Statutory Checklist in regard to regulatory compliance and have
been determined to be not applicable and therefore exempt as per Section 58.34(12).
All projects determined not exempt and not to be "categorically excluded" from NEP A review,
have been assessed as per the" Statutory Checklist" and the "Environmental Assessment
Checklist" as stated.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FINDINGS
A. HOUSING PROGRAMS
1. Problem Prooerties' Management: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24
CFR Part 58.34 (a)(10)
2. Housing Trust: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR
Part 58.35(a)(3)(4) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CFR, Part 58.34(12)
3. Homeowner Rehabilitation
Ooeration Paintbrush: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (4) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CFR,
Part 58.34(12)
Ooeration Uokeeo: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental Assessment
under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (4) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CFR, Part
58.34(12)
Residential Rehab Loan Program: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (4) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CFR,
Part 58.34(12)
Sewer Connection Loan: See attached Environmental Assessment, Exhibit A
4. Housing Code Enforcement: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR
Part 58.34 (a) (5)
5. First Time Home Buver Program: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35(b) (5). Does comply with 58.6
6. Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Proiect: See attached Environmental Assessment, Exhibit A
7. Rental Unit Rehabilitation
Emergency Code Enforcement Loan Program: Activity categorically excluded from
Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (3)(i) and therefore exempt
pursuant to 24 CFR, Part 58.34(12)
Moderate Income Rental Rehab Loan Program: Activity categorically excluded from
Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(3)(i) and therefore exempt
pursuant to 24 CFR, part 58.34(12)
Accessibility Rehab: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental Assessment
under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(2) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CFR, part 58.34(12)
Single Room Occupancy Rehab: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
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Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35 (a) (4) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CPR,
Part 58.34(12)
9. DREAMS Activity categorically excluded from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR Part
58.35 (a) (5) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CPR, Part 58.34 (12)
10. Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment
under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a) (3)
11. Housing Planning! Administrative Services and Staff: Activity exempt from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.34 (a)(2) and (3)
B. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
1. Community PartnershiD Program (cD2): The public service projects are exempt pursuant to 24
CPR, Part 58.34 (a)(4). Other projects will have environmental assessment completed if necessary
prior to commencement of projects.
2. Senior Center: Activity Exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR Part
58.34(a)(4)
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3. Neighborhood Recreation Programs: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under
24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(4)
4. Familv Self-Sufficiencv: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR
Part 58.34 (a)(4)
5. Information and Referral Service: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24
CFR Part 58.34(a)(2)
6. Zoning InsDection/Enforcement: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24
CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
7. Child Care Resource and Referral Service: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment
under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a) (4)
8. Historic Preservation Rehabilitation Grants: See attached Environmental Assessment,
Exhibit B
9. Washinsrton Tool Librarv: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR Part
58.34(a)(7)
10. Neighborhood SUDDort Grants: See attached Environmental Assessment, Exhibit B
. 11. LeadershiD TrainiDl!: Activity exempt pursuant to 24 CPR, Part 58.34(a)(9).
. 12. Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
Neighborhood Street Overlays: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(I) and therefore exempt as per 24 CFR Part
58.34(12).
Neighborhood Sidewalk Program~ Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(I) and therefore exempt as per 24 CFR Part
58.34(12).
Neighborhood Step/Wall Repair: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(I) and therefore exempt as per 24 CFR Part
58.34(12).
13. Handicao Curb Ramps: Activity categorically excluded from Environmental Assessment
under 24 CFR Part 58.35(a)(I) and therefore exempt pursuant to 24 CFRPart 58.34(12)
14. Dubuaue Disoute Resolution Center: Activity exempt pursuant to 24 CPR, Part 58.34(a)(4)
15. Fair Housimz Education: Activity exempt pursuant to 24 CPR, Part 58.34(a)(9)
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16. Neighborhood Develooment Services and Staff: Activity exempt from Environmental
Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
C. ECONOMUCDEVELOPMENTPROGRAMS
I.Economic Develooment Financial Assistance PrOlzram: See attached Environmental
Assessment, Exhibit C.
2. Commercial/Industrial Buildinl! Rehab Loan: See attached Environmental Assessment,
Exhibit C
3.. Enterorise OOllOrtunity Prol!Iam: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24
CFR Part 58.34(a)(9)
4. Economic Develooment Prol!Iam Services and Stafffor above activities: Activity exempt
from Environmental Assessment under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
D. PLANNING AND ADMUNISTRATION
I. CDBG Administration Services and Staff: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment
under 24 CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
2. City Planninl! Services and Staff: Activity exempt from Environmental Assessment under 24
CFR Part 58.34(a)(3)
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E. FINDING OF THE ASSESSMENT
It is the finding of this assessment after compiling and documenting the facts and data surrounding
the proposed projects for the City of Dubuque, Iowa to be funded with Community Development
Block Grant:
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 oflocal 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.
See Appendix A: 2001 Annual Action Plan Program Year 2000 for Fiscal Year 2001
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.Request for Release of Funds
and 'Certification
U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development
Office of Comm unity Planning
and Development
OMS No. 25OlHlO87
(exp. 613012001)
.'s fonn is to be used by Responsible Entities and Recipients (as defined in 24 CFR 58.2) when requesting the release of funds, and
uesting 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 generallocaJ government and States. Public reporting burden for this collection of infonnation is estimated
to average 36 minutes per response, including the lime 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 Descrlp110n and Request for Release of Funds
,. Program liUe(s)
Community Development Block Grant
to be completed by Responsible Entity)
2. HUDlStale Identification Number 3. Recipient IdentilicaUOn Number
(optional)
B-QO-MC=19-0004 42-6004596
5. Name and address 01 responsible entiIy
City of Dubuque
City Hal 50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
4. OMS Catalog Number(s)
6. For information about this request, contacl (name & phone number)
Aggie Kramer,Community Development Specialist
7. Name and address of recipient (if different than responsible entity)
6. HUD or State Agency and oIfIce un" 10 receive request
HUD, Omaha Area Office, Executive Tower Centre
10909 Mm VaHey Road, Omaha, Nebraska 68153
The recipient(s) or assistance under the program(s) listed above requests the release or mnds and removal or environmental
grant conditions governing the use or the assistance ror the rollowing
9. Program Activily(ies)/Projecl Name(s) 10. Location (Slreat address, city, county. Stale)
Community Development Block Grant Programs City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa
Annual Plan for Program Year 2000 (Fiscal Year 2001)
. Program Activity/Project Description
Housing Programs: Problem Properties Managemen~ Housing Trust, Homeowner Rahabilitation (Operation Paintbrush; Operation
Upkeep; Residential Rehabilitation Loan Program; Sewer Connection Loan);Housing Code Enforcemen~ First Time Home Buyer
Program; Lead Paint Hazard Abatement Project; Rental Unit Rehabilitation (En1ergency Code Enforcement Loan Program; Moderate
Income Rental Rehab Loan Program; Accessibility Rehab; Single Room Occupancy Rehab);Housing Rehabililation Services and Staff;
Housing Planning/Administration Services and Staff
Neighborl100d and Community Development Programs: Community Partnership Program (cp2);Senior Center; Neighborl1ood
Recraation Programs; Famity Self-Sufficiency; Infonnation and Referral Service; Zoning Inspection/Enforcement; Child Care Resource
and Referral; Historic Preservation RehabilitaJion Grants; Washington Tool Lilrary; Neighborhood Support Grants; Leadership Training;
Neighborl100d Infrastructure Improvements (Neighborl100d Street Overlays; Neighborl100d Sidewalk Program; Neighborl1ood StepIWaU
Repair)Handicap Curb Ramps; Dubuque Dispute Resolution Center; Fair Housing Tenant Education; Neighborl1ood Development
Services and Staff
Economic Development Programs: Economic Development FmanciaJ Assistance Program CommercialnnduslriaJ Building Rehab
Program; Entarprise Opportunity Program; Economic Development Program Services and Staff
Planning and Administration: CDBG Administration Services and Staff; City Planning Services and Staff
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'Part 2. E;nvironmental Certification (to be completed by responsible entity)
W4h~refe~en~e to the above Program Activity(ies)/Project(s), I, the undersigned 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.
. 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 I of this request, I have found that the proposal I did I!J 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 tbe attached copy (copies) or evidence of posting and mailing procedure.
5. The dates for all staWtory 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 58.7I(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. I am authorized to and do consent to assume the staWs 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 NEP A-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 enforcement
of all these responsibilities, in my capacity as certifying officer of the responsible entity.
Signature of Certifying OfIicer of 1he Responsible Entity
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Address of Certifying Officer
ubuque, Iowa
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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 58.7I(b).
Signature of Authorized Officer ofthe Recipiem TrUe of Au1horized Officer
Date signed
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
April 27, 2000
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Publication of Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant
Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request
Release of Funds for Community Development Block Grant
Programs
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Community and Economic Development Director Jim Burke is recommending
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 shown in the FY 2001 Annual Action Plan for Community Development
Block Grant Activities.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
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Michael C. Van Milligen
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
April 19,2000
To: 1 Mj"Ci.aaeell V Var;!fli "llilliggten, City Manager
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From: J' s Burke, Community and Economic Development Director
Subject: Publication of Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment and Notice ofIntent to Request Release of Funds for
Community Development Block Grant 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 ofIntent to Request
Release of Funds for the proposed projects shown in the FY 2001 Annual Action Plan for
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities. A list of the proposed projects is
included in the attached resolution.
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Backl!round
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
assessment ofthese 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 ofHUD. 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 ofIntent 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 will be accepted until
5:00 p.m. on May 22,2000 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.
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