Hillcrest Services Care Pro NotMEMORANDUM
March 11, 2002
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 the
Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care Project
Housing and Community Development Department Director David Harris is
recommending publication of the combined Notice of No Significant Impact on the
Environrrient and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Hillcrest Family
Services Continuum of Care 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
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
David Harris, Housing and Community Development Department
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
MEMORANDUM
March 6, 2002
To: Micheal 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 the
Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care 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 Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care
project.
Background
The city Council is being requested at the March 18th meeting to request release of
Supportive Housing Program (SHP) funds for Hillcrest Family Services. Hillcrest proposes
to acquire, rehabilitate and provide supportive transitional housing services for homeless
families which include males in an existing six-plex at 1995 Asbury. They intend to partner
with existing agencies to address identified needs and move the residents to self-sufficiency
within 24 months.
The City of Dubuque must Publish a notice of environmental review finding for projects to be
funded with SHP 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 CDBG 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 CDBG funds for this project.
Recommendation
I recommend that the City Council authorize publication of the combined Notice of No
Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds for
the Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care 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 April 8, 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
RESOLUTION NO. 145-02
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 HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES CONTINUUM
OF CARE PROJECT.
Whereas, the Hillcrest Family Services has received a Supportive Housing Program (SHP) grant
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 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 Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care project; and
Whereas, based on said environmental review, the Department of Housing and
Community Development has determined that said project will have no significant impact on
the environment; and
Whereas, a combined notice of" Finding of No Significant Impact on the
Environment" and of "Intent to Request Release of Funds" for said project will be sent by
regular mail to various federal, state and local public agencies; to the appropriate Regional
Office of the Environmental Protection Agency, to the HUD Area Office and to the local
news media, individuals and groups known to be interested and believed to be appropriate
to receive such a notice; and
Whereas, any and all comments received as a result of such notice will be duly
considered before proceeding with a Request for Release of Funds and Certification.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the City Clerk be and is hereby authorized and directed to publish a
combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Notice of
Intent to Request Release of Funds for the Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care
project and to make the Environmental Review Record for said project available for public
inspection and comment until 5:00 p.m. On April 8, 2002. Such notice shall be in the form of
Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Section 2. That the environmental review record for the project shall be placed on
file in the Office of the City Clerk where said record may be examined and copied by any
interested party.
Section 3. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized and directed
to submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development fifteen (15) days after
publication of appropriate notice a Request for Release of Funds to undertake the said
project.
Section 4. That the Mayor of the City of Dubuque is hereby authorized to consent to
assume the 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 be and he is hereby authorized
and directed to execute a certification pertaining to the environmental review procedures.
of March 2002.
Passed, approved and adopted this 18th day of March 2002
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
CONCURRENT NOTICE.
NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
NOTICE TO PUBLIC OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
Date of Publication: Mamh 18, 2002
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS, AND PERSONS:
Housing and Community Development Department
City of Dubuque
1805 Central
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-3656
319-589-4239
The City of Dubuque will request the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the release
of Supportive Housing Program (SHP) funds for the following project:
Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care project.
The project is located at 1995 Asbury Road in the City of Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa. The project
includes the acquisition and rehabilitation of the existing six unit apartment building into a transitional
housing facility for homeless families including males. Hillcrast Family Services will provide also provide
supportive housing services and will partner with existing agencies to address identified needs and move
the residents to self-sufficiency within 24 months..
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 Hillcrest Family Services Continuum of Care project
identified for use of Supportive Housing Program (SHP) 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 at 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 April 8, 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 Hilicrest Family Services
Continuum of Care project.
The City of Dubuque has found that the aforementioned project has 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) review of
development trends; 5) A minimum occurrence of adverse effects that cannot be avoided; and 6) No
significant adverse 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 project
may submit written comments to the Housing and Community Development Department, 1805 Central
Avenue, Dubuque, Iowa 52001. All comments received will be considered by the City of Dubuque prior
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 enfome 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 Hillcrest Family Services to use Supportive
Housing Program (SliP) 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 of the 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 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.
Terrence M. Duggan, Mayor
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, 11/30/2004)
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 end reviewing the collection of information- This agency may not conduct or sponsor, and
a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless that collection displays a valid OMB control number.
Part 1. Program Description and Request for release of Funds
1. Program Tiffs(s)
Supportive Housing Program (shp)
4. OMB Catstog Number(s)
6. For information about this request, contact (name & phone number)
Julia Woo~a.~d 563-583-'7357
8. HUD or Sta~ A~n~ and office un~ mce~e r~uest
HUD OMAHA AREA OFFICE
10909 MILL VALLEY ROAD
OMAHA NE 68154-3955
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2. HUD/Stata Ide.t;~'r~-,~t;o,'~ Number 3. (Ro~.P~a~ Identif;~.=i;o~'~ Number
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5. Name ~d ~dm~ ~ msponsibleeta~
City ofDubuclue
50 West 13th Street
Dubuclu, IA 52001
7. Name and address of recipk~ct (if different than responsible entity)
Hillcrest Fa~il!~ ~ervi~es
2005 Asbury Road
PO Box 1160
Dubuque IA 52004-1160
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 Ac~ivity(ies)JProjest Name(s) 10. tJ3caifon (Street address, city, county, State)
Hil~lcrest Family Services ~o~tlnuu~ of Care 1995 Asbu~y Road, Dubuque, Dubuque County,
11. Progmm A~vi~/ProjectDescripfion
Acquisition and Rehabilitation o~ 1995 Asbury from a six unit apartment complex into a
transitional housing facilty for homeless families including males. Project will include
providing supportive housing services and partnering with existing agencies to address
identilied needs to move the residents to aelf-aufficlency within 24 months.
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