Community Development Block Grant Program Environmental Review Summary Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 28.
ITEM TITLE: Community Development Block Grant Program
Environmental Review Summary
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending approval for the Mayor to sign
the Environmental Review Determination as the Certifying
Officer for the City of Dubuque's Fiscal Year 2017
Community Development Block Grant Program.
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Environmental Review for FY17 CDBG Program-MVM City Manager Memo
Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Annual Environmental Review Summary Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Environmental Review Determination for Fiscal Year 2017 Community
Development Block Grant Program
DATE: April 12, 2016
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. Community Development Specialist
Erica Haugen has completed the environmental review and finds that the 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.
Housing & Community Development Department Director Alvin Nash requests City
Council approval for the Mayor to sign the Environmental Review Determination as the
Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Department Director
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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To: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager
From: Alvin Nash, Housing & Community Development Director
Date: April 12, 2016
Re: Environmental Review Determination for FY 2017 Community Development
Block Grant Program
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 will publish notice and written determinations or environmental findings
required by Part 58 as evidence of review, decision making actions, and pertaining to
particular projects yet to be identified.
The City is the Responsible Entity for activities in the jurisdiction of Dubuque.
Community Development Specialist Erica Haugen completed the 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 2017.
The Mayor is the Certifying Officer for the City of Dubuque. The Certifying Officer's
signature is requested on the attached Environmental Review Determination.
Please return signed documents with wet signature to the attention of Erica Haugen at
the Housing and Community Development Department.
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Housing and Community
Development Department
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Environmental Review Record
Fiscal Year 2017
HUD Program Year 2016
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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:
Environmental Review Record FY 2016
City of Dubuque, Iowa
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
FY 2017 Annual Projects
Dubuque, Dubuque County, IA
City of Dubuque
350 West 6' Street Suite 312, Dubuque IA 52001
Alvin Nash, Housing and Community Development
Director
Telephone Number: 563-589-4239
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City o Dubuque
Housing & Community Development Department
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW RECORD:
DETERMINATION OF LEVEL OF REVIEW ERR FILE # FY17 Annual Plan
Project Name: Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan FY 2017
Environmental Review Record FY 2016
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Project Number (IDIS): HUD Program: CDBG Program Year: 2016
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.)
❑ 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 significantly affect the quality of the human environment)
Preparer Signature:
Title/Agency: Erica Hauge
Date:
lopment Specialist City of Dubuque, Iowa
Certifying Officer Signature: Date: April 18, 2016
Title/Agency: Ric W. Jone„V/�' or Pro -Tem, Dubuque IA
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REQUIREMENTS listed at 24 CFR 58.6
PROJECT NAME: Community Development Block Grant FY2017 Annual Plan (PY2016)
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
[24 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: 19061 C0360E; 19061 C0358E, 19061C0356E, 19061C0354E;
19061 C0352E; 1906100351 E; 19061 C0335E; 19061 C0332E; 19061 C0330E; 19061 CO244E; 19061 CO243E;
19061CO242E;1906100241E;1906100239E;1906100238E;1906100237E;19061CO236E;19061CO220E;
19061CO217E; 1906100215E
(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 2016 (FISCAL YEAR 2017)
The City of Dubuque will direct the use of Community Development Block Grant funds
for Program Year 2016, from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, 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 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 2017
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 Sewer
Connection); Rental Unit Rehab (Rental Rehab, Emergency Code Enforcement,
Accessibility Rehab); Purchase/Rehabilitation/ Resale; Lead Paint Hazard Abatement;
Four Mounds HEART Program.
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 Program: 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.
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)(i) 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)(i) 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.
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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
3. Neighborhood Recreation Programs: An enhanced recreation program is offered in the
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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. Neighborhood 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.
Statutory Checklist included in individual site file.
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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 2017 Annual Plan (Program Year 2016)
March 30, 2016
Signed - Environmental Review Officer Date
Erica Haugen, Community Development Specialist
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Appendix A: Fiscal Year 2017 Annual Plan (Program Year 2016)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FY 2017 CDBG ANN UAL ACTION PLAN
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING June 30, 2017
PROJECTED SOURCES
Entitlement
Program Income
Total Sources
FY2017
963,306
373,015
1,336,321
Housing Development Programs:
Proposed
Accomplishments
FY 2017
First Time Homebuyer Program
12 households
50,000
Homeowner Rehab Program
11 housing units
59,234
Housing Code Enforcement
350 housing units
104,327
Housing Rehabilitation Services and Staff
391,294
Lead Hazard Control Program
3 housing units
60,000
Purchase/Rehab/Resale
109,295
Rental Unit Rehabilitation
10 housing units
50,000
Housing Totals
824,150
Economic Development Programs:
E.D. Financial Assistance Program
Microenterprise Assistance Program
Economic Development Totals
-
Neighborhood and Community Development Programs
Accessible Curb Ramps
12 Accessible Ramps
12,600
Neighborhood Infrastructure Improvements
3 streets, 7 sidewalks
13,400
Neighborhood Recreation Program
5730 persons
135,045
Neighborhood Support Grants
2000 people
14,560
Four Mounds HEART
10 people
10,000
Senior Center
600 people
18,200
Washington Tool Library
450 people
15,790
Zoning Inspection/Enforcement
45 housing units
8,710
Purchase of Services
20,000
Neighborhood & Comm. Develop. Totals
248,305
Administration
Neighborhood Development Services and Staff
83,967
Housing Administration
72,170
CDBG Admin. Services and Staff
107,729
Administration Totals
263,866
Contingency
TOTAL CDBG
1,336,321
Balance
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